The Tavern Kitchen and Bar

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Address:
2961 Dougherty Ferry Rd. Suite 101
Saint Louis, MO 63122

Neighborhood:
Kirkwood

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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The Tavern Kitchen and Bar Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://tavernstl.com
Phone: (636) 825-0600
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Monday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Sunday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Closed lunches
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Gastro Pub
Executive Chef: Justin Haifley & Steve Caravelli
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Please Contact General Manager Salvatore Palazzo (636) 825-0600

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Cross Street: Big Bend
Parking: Public Lot

A word from The Tavern Kitchen and Bar

The Tavern Kitchen & Bar showcases Chef Justin Haifley's minimalist approach to exquisite comfort food by offering a unique dining experience with beautiful private dining rooms, an inviting bar and an exhibition style kitchen. Open for dinner 7 nights a week, The Tavern offers something for every… palate from fresh market fish and an award winning burger to vegetarian and gluten free items.

The Tavern STL is exquisite comfort food with flavors you know artfully reinvented.Continued

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"Good food and service, however, we sat in the area near the open kitchen and it was very loud, rather warm, and the smells were too much. If you think that may bother you, reserve a table in the back part of the restaurant."
Dined on 6/11/2014
"I thought the food was good but very over priced. I ordered the Scallop dinner and received 3 scallops. The dish had pork belly on it. It was cut the same size as the scallops to make it appear that there were 6 scallops when 3 of them were pork fat. The dish came with Brussels sprouts. I received the equivalent of 1 shredded Brussels sprout. This dish was $29.00. I will not return."
Dined on 6/29/2014
"We introduced friends to The Tavern last week and told the waiter it was their first time. He gave them incredible attention and provided detail and advice. The food was wonderful; wine and drinks were awesome. A great time!"
Dined on 6/27/2014
"Outstanding fish and our waiter Jason did excellent job. Had a fabulous time. Thanks"
Dined on 6/21/2014
"Dined before Stages' performance; the TC has become our pre-theater regular---great food with the kind of expert service where you can leisurely dine in eighty to ninety minutes and still be early for the show. Best seafood in STL!"
Dined on 6/20/2014
"Food was excellent, but my steak was over cooked. Asked for med rare but it was med for sure. No big deal though, still was a great dish. Our server was likely the best in the place, he was fantastic. Timing was perfect for each course."
Dined on 6/18/2014
"Our daughter was leaving town for a month - we needed a place for dinner and decided to take her and the other kids to a nice dinner - The Tavern fit the bill perfectly! Food and server were great. Only hiccup was at the hostess stand as they did not match our attendance with the Open Table reservation - even after reminding them (small price to pay)."
Dined on 6/18/2014
"I took my parents to The Tavern Kitchen and Bar for their 50th Wedding Anniversary. None of us had evern been before but we had heard really good things. The menu had just enough food choices that we were not overwhelmed and each dish ordered was EXCELLENT. The service was top notch. The only problem was in hearing our server clearly due to the noise level. I had reserved my table on line with a note about this being my parents 50th anniversary. My parents were each given a glass of champaigne when they sat down and everyone from the manager to the busboy wished them a Happy Anniversary. It was so nice and helped make the night even more special. I will definitely return to The Tavern Kitchen and Bar again."
Dined on 6/13/2014
"We were a party of two and had made a reservation. We arrived earlier than we had planned and let the hostess know to see if we could be seated beforehand since there was a table for two available. They made us wait and the table stayed empty. The waitress explained the menu afterwhich she disappeared for a long time. We ordered the ricotta gnudi and after a 30 min it arrived cold. The portion was much smaller than I had imagined. After waiting about 10 more min for the her to come back we ordered. I had the mahi mahi dish that is on the regular menu. When that arrived I was extremly ddissatisfied. You could not taste the fish. You could only taste sauce. Chicken for that plating would have been a better choice."
Dined on 6/14/2014
"Our waiter was very knowledgeable and efficient, we had a great time celebrating my husband's 50th birthday, the food were wonderful !"
Dined on 6/14/2014
"The Tavern is the BEST fine-dining experience in West County here in St. Louis. Chef Justin & his staff are professionals at what they do…& EVERYTHING they do is done at a high level. Even though it can be a little pricey, every bite is worth it! We actually had the Imperial Filet Special on this occassion (our Anniversary) & it was top-notch! Kudos to The Tavern!!!!"
Dined on 6/12/2014
"Absolutely delicious!! Tasting Boards were a great way to taste several dishes."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"We had the special, filet crab way over priced. I won't go back."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"This was our second time at the Tavern. Both times we have been very impressed with the staff. They are so attentive and friendly. Our server, Jonathan, was excellent. He met our every need. The food is always a dining experience and an adventure. It is a priced higher than what we usually spend, so we save it for special occasions. But, we hope to return again some day."
Dined on 6/7/2014
"The Tavern is one of the best restaurants in the area and I highly recommend it- super fresh seafood, prepared perfectly and lots of great sides and preparations to choose from- you will not be disappointed!"
Dined on 6/6/2014
"We dine here often and always love it. The food is terrific. Jonathon, our waiter was great fun. We ordered the Homemade meatballs with homeade pepperoncini. Really, really great start to the meal. The mains were good and we have had most of them. Really great place. "
Dined on 6/7/2014
"We had an amazing time here, all food was excellent and we can't wait to come back"
Dined on 5/30/2014
"we went to all the good restaurants in St Louis area. came back to the tavern because it consistantly has the finest- freshest food and the best service in the area. How can you beat that? You can't."
Dined on 6/6/2014
"Tavern was different than the typical restaurant with a different menu layout and descriptions of food. Server was good at explaining and answering any questions. Food was well prepared and tasty. Overall ambiance was upscale with a casual twist. Enjoyed the pull apart parmesan bread, and I am not a typical "bread eater". "
Dined on 5/24/2014
"Loved dining here! Food was great, service was great..would highly recommend it!"
Dined on 12/7/2013
"Enjoyed very much. The food was very good and the service was excellent. I would deffently recommend."
Dined on 5/30/2014
"Great food, excellent atmosphere, knowledgable waitstaff, fast service. The only reason I did not give 5 stars overall is for the napkins entirely unsuitable for dark clothes, I was covered in lint when I left. It will not stop me returning (oh those appetizer biscuits!) but I will be asking for a better napkin next time."
Dined on 5/28/2014
"I have eaten here 4 times in the last 6 months and am always pleased with the menu and service."
Dined on 5/24/2014
"Food & service was very good & servings were large. We were seated in the bar where the noise level was high (next time we will request a table in the dining room). We plan on returning & would recommend to others."
Dined on 5/24/2014
"Food is always superb, friendly, excellent service. Go early for a quiet dinner. They get very busy after 6:30 p.m. Reservations are a must! "
Dined on 5/23/2014
"I travel extensively and do business in the St. Louis area on a quarterly basis. I have had the pleasure to eat at Tavern Kitchen and Bar now 3 times in the last 18 months. The food is not only delicious but the presentation is fun and always creative. I highly recommend the Tasting Boards for a selection of either meats or seafood or both. I had the Filet Trio this go around and all 3 were cooked to perfection. Also, try sitting at the bar that looks directly into the kitchen. You can always take comfort when a restaurant is willing to let you sit and watch them prepare your meals right in front of you. Cheers!"
Dined on 5/19/2014
"First time at Tavern was one of the best meals I have had. Expensive, but worth it. Second time was the exact opposite for the same price. Everyone can mess up so we decided to go again. Service was fine, but the food was so so at best again. The pairing of sides with the special made no sense and the fish I had was greasy and not cooked well. If I were out spending $30 for a burger meal this would have been fine, but $120-$140 I expect a whole lot more. Won't be a forth time."
Dined on 5/16/2014
"The scallops with pork belly were the most amazing thing I've eaten in quite some time. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful and all around the experience was fantastic. Meal cost us $120 for 2 people (ordered a side, 2 entrees and an appetizer along with a glass of wine each)."
Dined on 5/15/2014
"Brunch was great, entire staff was very attentive."
Dined on 5/11/2014
"The food here is foremost. From the pan baked parmesan rolls to the amazing appetizers everything is super delicious. We actually ordered all of the appetizers as our dinner as well as the asparagus with the most delicious shaved ham and a fried egg on top. The hoison ribs and the chorizo and shrimp dishes all excelled but everything was creative and yummy. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
"Jason, our server, was perfect. Very informative, timely, personable -- an excellent job overall. Our group of 6 is high maintenance but Jason took care of everything. The manager even visited a few times to make sure we we're comfortable with the temperature of the room. It was a hot evening, but he did what he could to keep us cool. One thing that stood out was Jason's extra care regarding a food allergy one of our diners has. Jason made safe recommendations, double-checked with the chef, gently warned my brother-in-law not to taste any other dishes order by the rest of us that may have the offending ingredient AND put a note of the allergy on the ticket/receipt -- more attention & care than we've seen before. "
Dined on 5/11/2014
"This was our first time to this restaurant so didn't know what to expect. To say our expectations were surpassed is an understatement. Everyone at the restaurant was very friendly. We were seated promptly and they immediately brought out water and warm parmesan pull apart rolls that were incredible. Our server was so nice and very attentive to our needs. I had the seafood taste trio and the restaurant was very accommodating in substituting one of the items due to my dietary restrictions. The fish was cooked impeccably and the avocado puree was the best I ever had. My fellow diner had the cheeseburger. It is wonderful to find a restaurant that has well seasoned and gourmet dishes but still have something simple for other diners. "
Dined on 5/10/2014
"Awesome service and food, but very noisy. Tight quarters, but clean and upscale."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"This was our second trip to the Tavern and we were wowed again. The food is a great take on Hawaiian fusion meets the Midwest. The boards are a wonderful way to get tastes of many wonderful dishes. The wait staff were excellent, you got the feeling that they enjoy working there as part if the Tavern Ohana (family). This will not be our last visit and we want to check out Chef Justin's newer place in the Central West End."
Dined on 5/10/2014
"We were long overdue to try The Tavern and it easily lived up to its reputation. The food, atmosphere, and service were all outstanding. We'll definitely be back."
Dined on 5/9/2014
"All of the entrees were amazing. LEAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT!!!!!"
Dined on 5/3/2014
"Had dinner with a business associate. Food was excellent at a fair price. Service was outstanding, yet not overbearing."
Dined on 4/29/2014
"Took some folks visiting from Chicago and out of all the restaurants I've taken them, they said Tavern Kitchen is the best. Absolutely delicious food, impeccable, friendly service. Can't say enough about the place. Plus, the food is consistent. Been to so many of the highly touted restaurants, and I can say my dining experience at these places never equal Tavern Kitchen. Bravo to Tavern Kitchen."
Dined on 4/26/2014
"The Tavern has become our go-to place for entertaining friends, before the theater dinner, or just a relaxing, romantic dinner for two. Outstanding seafood with the trout my favorite, but this night the beef filet was the special so I took a chance and it was excellent as well. The bar knows how to make a true Manhattan which just adds to the lure of dining here frequently."
Dined on 4/25/2014
"We had a great evening at The Tavern - we started with great wine at the bar before being seated. The bar and restaurant had cool energy. Our server, Jason, presented the menu and specials with flair that was ultimately matched by the food itself. We had great conversation - great night."
Dined on 4/25/2014

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