801 Local

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   Gina

   St. Louis5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   This was our first visit to 801 Local and we will be back! The crab dip was perfection. The addition of the charred lemon took it to another level—bright, zesty, and the addition of artichokes kept it from feeling too rich or heavy. The Parker House rolls were delightful, but it was the honey truffle butter that stole the show—rich, slightly sweet, and completely addictive. Honestly, we could’ve eaten it by the spoonful. My salmon was expertly prepared—tender, flaky, and cooked just right. The crispy fingerling onion bits added the perfect crunch, elevating the dish without overpowering it. Bonus points for not being overly salty, which I always appreciate. Meanwhile, my husband debated his entrée choice for a while but ultimately went with the burger—a perfect match for his Zwickel mood. Juicy, flavorful, and downright delicious. He’s usually unimpressed by restaurant fries, but here? He ate every last one. That says it all. My gin and tonic was mixed to perfection, refreshing and well-balanced. Service was attentive and excellent, though drinks took a little longer than expected. Now, the one downside? The noise level. It was loud—so much so that even without hearing issues, we struggled to hold a conversation. If you’re looking for a quiet, romantic evening, consider another 801 property. That said, this was our first visit—but definitely not our last. The food, the flavors, the experience? Worth coming back for.
   

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   birthdaygirl

   St. Louis3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We absolutely love 801 Local. Great experience every time!
   

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   Larry VIP

   St. Louis2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 1

   Salmon was not good. It was like eating a Swanson fish stick. Noise level was unbearable. Lighting was too low.
   

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   lou

   St. Louis15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Received a $100 dollar reward for wine offer. Great food, Lillian was friendly and knowledgeable. We both ordered the filets withe 2 sides included. Ordered another side order of risotto per Lillian’s recommendation. Good value for around $140 + free $100 for wine. Every time we come here, we ask ourselves why we don’t come more frequently.
   

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   CD

   St. Louis2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Today our table was taken care of by Taylor! We love Taylor and always have great service with her! We love the environment at 801, so we took my grandma to brunch there today, and she has never been. As always, it was a nice, quiet brunch with great service. We'll definitely be back, and we'll ask for Taylor! The food was amazing, too. We ordered chicken and waffles, donuts (the accompanying dips and jams are to die for), bananas foster waffles, and the 801 breakfast. All of it tasted great.
   

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   Margery VIP

   St. Louis48 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 7, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   Shrimp Louis is fab. Service was very good but slow as I think he had too many tables. Very noisy environment.
   

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   Mike

   St. Louis23 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 5, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   This was our third or fourth time here, and we brought friends with us this time. The food was great as usual, and our server was delightful. We ordered the duck potstickers and the baked brie as appetizers for the table. Both were delicious and disappeared quickly. We forgot to order the excellent parker house rolls, but tried a couple of the creative mixed drinks and enjoyed both. Three of us had the ravioli, which were exceptional. A different three of us had the lobster bisque, which was also excellent. One of us did well to order the pork fried rice, which, hiding among the side dishes, is the sleeper of the menu. Unfortunately, the noise level was extreme, and had us shouting and repeating ourselves all evening. In the past, we had come here on Sunday evenings. This time we figured, "who goes out on Tuesday night?" Turns out, everybody does. We had seen other reviews that complained about the noise, but thought, "that's not our experience." Now it is. In addition to the noise, the light over our booth was so dim that we had difficulty reading the menu. We broke out the cell phones as a workaround, but c'mon—with a noise level like the trading pit at the NYSE, dim lighting isn't going to make it romantic.
   

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   Constance VIP

   St. Louis8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always dinner was an amazing experience, food always fabulous and the bonus is they serve wild caught salmon!!! The service was impeccable, Michael does a wonderful job!!! I cannot say enough about this restaurant, it has become my absolute favorite!!!!
   

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   JanM VIP

   St. Louis2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 4, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was underwhelming. Chicken piccata had no flavor at all. Steak was not much better.
   

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    Sheila VIP

    St. Louis61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Delicious food. Fast, courteous service. The environment is lovely. Prices are a little higher than they should be for the menu.
    

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