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The Crossing

4.9
4.9
2159 Reviews
$31 to $50
French
Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    French, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (314) 721-7375

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    Jim Fiala

  • Catering

    Please call 314-721-7375 for availability and details.

  • Private party facilities

    Please call 314-721-7375 for availability and details.

  • Neighborhood

    Clayton

  • Cross street

    Central Ave.

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet starts at 5:00pm. Self-parking on-street.

  • Public transit

    Metrolink station. Nearby bus access.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,159 people are saying

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4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • St. Louis

    Best Overall

  • St. Louis

    Best Food

  • St. Louis

    Best Service

  • St. Louis

    Great for fine wines

  • Midtown

    Best Overall

  • Midtown

    Best Food

  • Midtown

    Best Service

  • Midtown

    Best Ambiance

  • Midtown

    Best Value

  • Midtown

    Good for business meals

  • Midtown

    Innovative

  • Midtown

    Great for fine wines

  • Midtown

    Romantic

  • Midtown

    Good for special occasions

  • Midtown

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  1. DaxG

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another awesome trip to The Crossing. All courses were fantastic and the wine pairings offered by Joseph were excellent. We'll be back soon.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious. Our server, David, was great. This was our first time dining here, but we met up friends who live in Clayton and this is one of their favorite restaurants.
  3. PaulitaP

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Favorites from our personalized tasting menu ~ fresh truffles from Italy on buttery angel hair, crudo with caviar, super delish winter spin on a vieux carre, a _smooth_ (really!) "infinity" negroni, interesting and good paloma Italiano with aperol in addition to grapefruit, sweetbreads, Spanish octopus, tender quail, perfectly cooked (med-rare) hanger steak, coffee gelato, perfectly sized chocolate torte with vanilla gelato and berry coulis, espresso -- basically everything! We were tucked in a cozy corner, there was a birthday card waiting from the owner-chefs for my sweetheart, and a birthday candle with his dessert. We did have to leave half a very boozy house Manhattan on the table to ensure safe driving but we had a lovely evening. Free valet was a welcome touch in the construction zone that is currently Clayton.
  4. eyadt

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    love the crossing. my favorite go to place to special occasions
  5. MissyS

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food at The Crossing is always superb. Everything is made from scratch with excellent ingredients, which is important to me. This restaurant has spoiled me—nothing else comes close (except maybe Acero, of course!)
  6. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a wonderful time here. The food is amazing and Sunny, our waiter is always the best!
  7. StephenN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table of 4 had an incredible dining experience. I had the special, a pork chop which was the best I've had in my 50 years on the planet. The food is wow, delicious and impeccably presented. We will definitely be back.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Had a fantastic dinner at The Crossing with my girlfriend and mother who was in from Europe. We all thought the food was fantastic! Parts of the restaurant can be a little louder with great conversation but we were sat in a back corner which was great! The team that works there have great pride in the restaurant and food - complimentary valet and coat check - great place for an unusually great food experience
  9. rach

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was great! Amazing food and atmosphere.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interesting food, great wine! Service was outstanding as well!
  11. ChrisP

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great as was our waiter. Nothing could be better!
  12. charlie

    St. Louis

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great meal and great service . They put their heart into what they do
  13. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing. Sunny is the best. Great wine pairings and service. Will be back very soon.
  14. CarolR

    Cincinnati

    49 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really enjoyed our dinner at The Crossing. The bread was amazing, as was everything else we had. Enjoyed the ambience and the excellent service.
  15. simplyreddish

    St. Louis

    56 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    56 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place for a birthday celebration. Had tasting menu and wine flight-all excellent. Not sure about chimichurri sauce on meat, but could easily avoid it. Tom gave great service and wine descriptions
  16. MBoop

    St. Louis

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Food was outstanding, the octopus was the best
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing. The meal was well cooked and the service was amazing!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrating my birthday and a very close friend birthday.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun place. Bar service was quite intimate. Phillip was great as a conversationalist and provided excellent recommendations.
  20. JMWW

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent in every way!
  21. MB2017

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We go to the crossing a lot and love it. Last night was disappointing. The trout was not good. My husband didn’t say anything (I had the other fish and it was fine) but he was underwhelmed and said the fish was not good! 🙁
  22. AndrewA

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great evening with stellar food
  23. Ratg

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Came to St Louis for daughters bday. Wanted to take her out for special dinner. Wish I remembered our servers name. Great service. Got the 4 course meal. Everything was excellent. Bit pricey but for a special occasion. Would come back
  24. JoseD

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience, server was great, and food was also great , just pricey
  25. KathieD

    St. Louis

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Go to place for a business lunch in Clayton. Consistently top notch.
  26. DrThom

    St. Louis

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines dinner was pleasant
  27. LeonardZ

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    very good service.. my trout was fantastic.. my guests also enjoyed their meals .. and our server, and the woman that greeted us at the door and saw us out at the end of our meal were excellent
  28. MrsPlumdog

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic Valentine's Day celebration!
  29. ALove4OpenTable

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    One of our favorite places in Clayton area, great for a date, cozy, good food. Staff very accommodating at check in.
  30. Whimsy1

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was amazing! Especially the food!
  31. JayW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best food in St Louis. Hands down. Service was incredible. Highly recommend.
  32. KathieD

    St. Louis

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Oh my goodness the cassoulet! So good! We had a fairly subdued mid week dinner out, hoping to avoid crowds. As always the staff at the Crossing were kind and accomodating. I had the cassoulet and my husband had the octopus and a pasta. Best restaurant in St. Louis!
  33. timothyd

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience
  34. Skinman

    St. Louis

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great food, outstanding service. Joseph the waiter could not have been better. Met our every need in an attentive but not solicitous way b
  35. Will

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always have a wonderful experience at the Crossing. Terrific food. Wonderful service. Always a delight.
  36. MikeS

    St. Louis

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best in Clayton - and likely all of St Louis.
  37. DebbieN

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is one of the best restaurants in St Louis. The food is fantastic the service is great. You couldn’t ask for a better dining experience.
  38. LynnM

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phil is the absolute best! The conversation, drinks and dinner cannot be matched! Simply incredible experience every time.
  39. VickiA

    St. Louis

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a lovely venue for a relaxing outing. The food and staff are excellent.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food and service was incredible. Also, wine pairings were spot on.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Crossing offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (314) 721-7375.

The Crossing is rated 4.9 stars by 2159 OpenTable diners.

The Crossing does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 31 times today
Google Map for The Crossing

7823 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton, MO 63105

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Central Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Clayton

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–1:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    French, Italian

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Complimentary Valet starts at 5:00pm. Self-parking on-street.

  • Public transit

    Metrolink station. Nearby bus access.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jim Fiala

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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