Polite Society

This is definitely a little gem in St Louis. The food is simple, delicious, and beautifully prepared. The aesthetic is cozy, and inviting, and the staff was wonderful. This is definitely a place for a date, meeting, or brunch. The food is affordable, and competitive with many chain restaurants offering a much cheaper quality.

First time to visit was a good experience. Food was excellent. Service was mediocre. Drinks were tasty. Parking in the evening was pretty easy. The location is a neat old building with simple table seating in multiple rooms and brick walls. They offer a rotating menu with a variety of great options. Would return!

One of the best restaurants in StL! Everything from the food to the ambiance to the service is incredible. For dinner: We got the charcuterie, gouda cheese, osso busco, scallops, pumpkin cake, and chocolate tart. All of it was to die for! The pumpkin cake might be my favorite dessert. For brunch: the avocado Benedict and the chicken and waffles are both very tasty. The chicken in particular was juicy and well seasoned. My friend also loves the shrimp and grits.

I’ve come here several times this year and it’s become one of my go to places for special occasions. The food is always delicious and the wait staff are so friendly and accommodating. The scallops are my go to and the goat cheeses are always a delight! The only complaint I have is that it gets quite loud due to the exposed brick, so if you’re seated near a large group as a party of two it can be a bit difficult to converse.

Our first time here, the mood and ambiance were just what we wanted. The server was very busy, therefore service and wait time was quite slow. Nevertheless, he was friendly and helpful. The food was so delicious. I ordered the scallops with bacon risotto. I was going to order steak, however the server suggested something else when i specified well done, stating that it would be leathery. Perfect!! My guy ordered the mussels. Pumpkin cake with vanilla cream and caramel for dessert. Soo delicious. Red rum and bullfighter were scrumptious and I was tipsy. We definitely recommend.

We had the tuna poke and PEI mussels as appetizers. The poke was very tasty and paired well with the provided crisps. The mussels were good, but the broth they were in was out of this world. For entrees, I had the salmon and she had the scallops. The salmon was a bit done for my liking and there was a grain between the beets and cheese that I didn't think it needed. But the beets and cheese made it up. A great dish. However. The scallops were the star of the evening. Fresh scallops are difficult to best when prepared simply. These were prepared perfectly with sear and a bit of caramelization. They sat like monarchs on a throne of risotto. As if the squash blossoms didn't deify the risotto enough, the thick, smoky bacon confirmed this dish's royalty. The cocktails were delicious, too. I sampled a couple of whiskey based delights and would gladly do it again. A+100. We'll be back.

What a great spot for weekend brunch next to Lafayette Park. I Google searched for best brunch spots and Polite Society came up at a 4.7. Anything over 4.5 to me means they are doing something right and that is absolutely correct. Six of us shared a brunch meal and all left happy. The chorizo eggs benedict is a great variation to the breakfast classic. The home fries are cooked perfectly and the coffee strong and dark. Next time I would also add the bottomless mimosas. Kind, attentive, efficient, and friendly staff.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner together with my wife’s brother and wife who were visiting from Phoenix. Everything was wonderful, especially for the price. The Osso Bucco was tender and cooked to perfection. The polenta was creamy. Maybe it could have used a little more seasoning. The scallops were some of the best I have seen. We had an appointment and we’re seated in the area we had asked for in spite of the place being full at 6:30 on an Monday. Reservations are recommended.

This is a very cute and cozy restaurant with nice vibe and atmosphere. Everything we ordered off the menu was absolutely delicious, well prepared, well thought out combo of ingredients (pics). The one and only complaint I have is that our server was not very welcoming. I don't know how long she's been doing her job, but to me it seemed like she was in a wrong profession altogether. She was cold, no smile, never said A WORD MORE THAN "can I get you anything else". If I am dining at a place with over 4.6 stars, I kind of expect a little bit more from my server. Now, please, don't stop by my table and chat every 5 minutes (please let me eat my food in peace), but also a smile wouldn't kill you, and a few welcoming words go a long way. She is the only reason this place is getting 4 vs 5 stars from me.