Casey Peetz
I hosted a work holiday dinner at the Reference room at the Bellwether. It was perfection. Such a gorgeous event space, amazing ambiance and very cozy and elegant and charming. And the food was phenomenal. We did a set menu and every option was delightful. Our guests spoke very highly of the dinner. The Bellwether teM members were super friendly and very helpful. I got to do a quick tour of the restaurant area and two rooftop patios and they are also gorgeous spaces with a beautiful city view. I can't wait to come back to the Bellwether for dinner in the main restaurant space. I also hear the brunch is delightful. On some weekend days brunch runs all day and they open dining space in the Reference room. I also learned that the building was formerly the City Hospital 2's power plant! The building also currently houses the climbing gym So Ill and you can see peeks into the climbing gym from the Reference room which is a fun detail.
Steven Bott
Living in IL now, I do not have as many opportunities to dine at, The Bellwether as I did when I lived in the city. So when I knew I'd be attending an awards brunch down the street, I only grazed. When it was over, I headed straight to, The Bellwether.
Lucky for me, I got there before 2PM when brunch ends. I took a stool at the bar, my favorite place to sit. The bartender quickly approached and greeted me. I ordered a Bloody Mary and began to narrow down what I wanted as my entree. After a couple of sips from my cocktail, I decided on, Lox Benedict.
It was absolutely delicious. The base was a typical English Muffin, but it was topped with; lox, chive creme cheese, pickled red onion and a sliced tomato. Then all that goodness was covered in, Hollandaise sauce. As a side, it came with smashed potatoes that were super crispy. They came with a little cup of ketchup for dipping.
The Bloody Mary and Lox Benedict made me a happy diner. It also, made me wish I never moved out of STL, so I could eat here more often.
Tyler Parsons
The Bellwether has become a go-to for when visitors are in town, and we want something we know will be good with little fuss. The service has always been top notch and the food menu, while not as extensive as other restaurants, always has something for everyone in attendance. The restaurant is located in a very neat location with an elevator ride necessary to arrive at the host stand. The outdoor seating is very popular. Don't skip the cheese board!
Nomes
Girlfriend brought me here for my birthday.
I want to start off with the hostess. She was a whole vibe. Very sweet lady! Didn’t bat an eye at us (LGBTQA+ friendly) which was nice. You never know?
We had reservations, and she let us choose where to sit, as the folks at the bar were pretty loud. Tuesday night, it never got crazy busy.
I wish I remembered our servers name, it was his first night serving, he was wonderful!
Drinks were good, food was good. The beef tartare. I’d say, my grouper was pretty over cooked. Very dry! But the seasoning was good regardless.
Very nice place! Thoroughly enjoy my experience
MH
Enjoyed a beautiful birthday dinner at The Bellwether. The restaurant is located in a private loft-style space adorned with Moroccan-inspired lanterns. Service was friendly and expedient!
My Lorax mocktail was effervescent! Jerk fries were insanely flavorful (love the pineapple catsup!) and the pork steak was scrumptious. Cacio e Pepe was just ok. Overall ambience was easy-going yet elevated (I especially loved the Tame Impala playlist :) cannot wait to come back!
Charlie Chase
We came for our anniversary. We almost sat outside, but it was too hot and bright. Inside was better, but the shades on the windows were still not good enough, and my BF was getting beamed in the face by the sun for part of the dinner.
The seating was prompt, as we had reserved, as was the tableside service. After we received our appetizers the waitress came back 15 min later with extra plates and asked us if we wanted them for sharing the apps, which we had finished by that point so that was a bit odd. We got the jerk fries, and the spicy watermelon apps, the fries were well seasoned but neither of the sauces were "amazing" or screamed Jamaica at all. The watermelon dish was much more unique and interesting. I got the crispy tofu peanut sauce pasta which was absolutely perfect, very intense peanut flavour. He got the Chicken which he enjoyed.
Atmosphere was nice, very well decorated and good vibe. I'd say the TVs in there actually cheapen the vibe if anything.
Overall very nice night out, and a good anniversary.
anin ayulac
Love love this brunch place. The decor, atmosphere, service was great! The food was delicious! The Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast was out of this world and the potatoes were. Are perfect! It had the perfect crunch on the outside and soft on the inside. The food were well seasoned and down right delicious! The drink were also good.
Mike Stanford
The lamb was delicious. My wife had the trout special and our granddaughter, the reason for the trip, had strip steak. Sauces and sides were the perfect accompaniment to all of our dishes. We also had a cheese board with the most interesting bleu cheese I have ever tasted. All together it was an amazing evening. We have been here many times and I must say the French toast at brunch is to die for. Highly recommend for any meal.
Rachel S
We went in for Sunday brunch. They have a nice space, with both indoor and patio seating. It was busy, and they seemed to be a bit short on wait staff, so we had a hard time getting drink refills. Food was very good tho and worth it.
Roy Sher
overall a nice spot with outdoor seating that overlooks to the west on the third floor. the beef tartar was nice. the dumplings were a little under on the crease portions but had a nice flavor. pork steak was tender and the bacon with it was nice
it did get a bit windy outdoors so probably check the weather prior
Edward “stlouiemo” Little
First time to The Bellweather but won't be the last. The food was exceptional, Smoked Steelhead trout appetizer, Lamb Shank and Mushroom Ravioli. Check the menu for a complete description. I'm a Bread Pudding guy and they have that too! Good beer list and great bar. Go there!
Kelia
A unique brunch location and day drinker's retreat with vintage decor elements: intricate, Middle Eastern light fixtures, heavy drapes and a long bar.
Pro Tip: You can ask for coffee ☕ if you are feeling rough on a Sunday morning. Free refills.
I ordered the Farmer's Breakfast which was typical with a large serving size. I particularly liked the potatoes, which had a crunch to them.
Unfortunately, my table's food arrived a bit lukewarm or cold. Knocked a star off for that.
Alonzo A
I've been meaning to head back to the Bellwether to try out dinner. After cruising around, I decided at the last minute to hit up the Bellwether. While this wasn't a full fledged dinner, this was enough for me to say, "I'll be back". The service was extremely attentive and genuine. Sitting at the bar was excellent and it filled up quickly as the night progressed. Our bartender kept checking in with us to make sure we were satisfied. Drinks were well presented and tasty. Very nice balance with great acid but smooth and strong as well. The tuna was nice and had a nice crunch from the potato "hay". Beef tartare was definitely a favorite of me and my date. Mustard seeds looked live caviar and added a nice brightness to the dish. Overall, a very nice visit and a place I'd be more than happy to come back to.
Crazy Frog
Had a really great time! Great drinks and food. On the pricey side though. 3 people over $100. I had a drink and dessert. $12 drinks for 3 or 4 sips. Wish they were maybe half priced. I could have had a couple and they really wouldn't be out that much more product. Atmosphere was really nice, older building but they are keeping it fixed up and clean. Waiter was great, didn't get his name but always attentive and never rushed us. I'd definitely go back when budget allows it.
Amanda Schmitt
I go here all the time. This gets 4 out of 5 stars because they got rid of the pork steak. It was the best thing on the menu! Please bring it back!
William Kloth
Great dishes, we got a bunch of smalls and I'd say the Mushroom was my favorite. Pictured are the dumplings, octopus and calamari as well. Got the burger and it was excellent, thick patty with quality meat and very good fries complemented by a nice spicy ketchup. Cocktails were excellent and serving staff was excellent, great vibe of a converted power plant. Smaller venue so I'd get reservations but the bar seemed plenty open too.
Whitney in the City
Date night, Friends Night, Brunch, “Place to Grab Drinks” - The Bellwether is the perfect place for it all!!
The restaurant is gorgeous, the patio is perfect for a nice night, and you have great views of the city. The food is consistently great! Reservations recommended! Parking available!
MY FAVS: Tuna Crudo, Togarashi Fríes, Strip Steak
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