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The Key Bistro, St. Louis, MO

The Key Bistro

3.2
3.2
44 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
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What 44 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.2
3.2 based on all time ratings
  • 3.4Food
  • 3.2Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

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The Key Bistro offers a "beautiful view" of Forest Park and a "lovely atmosphere" with live music. Guests appreciate the "delicious food" and "friendly staff." While some diners note "slow service" and staffing challenges, others highlight the bistro as a "pleasant place for lunch" with "attentive service" when fully staffed.

44 Reviews
  1. Nancy VIP

    St. Louis15 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    The Key Bistro was closed! No reason given, just closed. I had six ladies for lunch and had confirmed the reservation the day before, but received no notice or explanation of the closure. Very, very disappointing, to say the least. Will know not to depend on this restaurant in the future.

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  2. Sally

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Key Bistro accommodated our large group with no problems. Sam the waiter was extremely attentive. Food came out fast and hot. Lovely atmosphere. Would return.

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  3. Twyla

    St. Louis1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I went with two friends and we were very excited to go. It was a bust. We had to find someone to seat us and there was no one there. The food wasn’t good. My chicken was so dry it was hard to swallow. Very disappointing. I so wanted it to be good.

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  4. Patty

    St. Louis2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    My previous experiences at this restaurant have been amazing.

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  5. Rebecca

    St. Louis9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a good place to sit and visit with a friend with the great windows and a very friendly server. The toasted ravioli was good but did not enjoy any of the other food. Took a long time for food to come out.

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  6. Daphne VIP

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice view, enjoyed the music and the service was great.

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  7. AdrienneA

    St. Louis3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    TERRIBLE. Tasted my food and that was all. Server offered not to charge us but my husband insisted on paying. Server then offered a discount and took 25% off. You go from free to only 25%??? Personally I would have taken free and gave him a tip. It was so back we ended up at 801 Local for some real French onion soup.

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  8. Donald

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, service, and an atmosphere conducive to conversing.

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  9. Michael VIP

    St. Louis6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was good but the service was not. The music was too loud.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis1 review

    2.0

    Dined on July 21, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I saw guests walking over to the water stations to refill their own drinks, as but one example of the inconsistent service. This was Sunday lunch time, and the site was practically empty. Food comes out at different times; takes too long, presentation is lacking, and the description on the menu may or may not be what you get. The flavor of the food is good, the menu itself is fun and we enjoyed the Sunday music, but this is not enough to want to return for a third time, after this exact same experience in the Spring. The entire front of the house needs some serious attention for the place to be successful, as it once was.

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The Key Bistro is rated 3.2 stars by 44 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
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5700 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63112-1004

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    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
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