This was the best eating experience I’ve had and I’ll be back. Every course was amazing and I love the care, dedication, and passion that goes into the both the food and the overall theme of the restaurant. I do not know of any other restaurant that’s doing what this one is doing.
The alcohol pairings weren’t our favorite but we thought the apple cocktail was incredible.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and cozy. The service is top notch.
Bulrush was an amazing culinary experience that far exceeded our expectations. I would recommend Bulrush to all who truly love food and appreciate the enthusiasm of Chef Rob and the entire Staff. The experience starts as soon as you make your reservation! Enjoy your greetings at the door and allow it to continue past the last course. Every moment was exciting and special. Out first experience with Ozark food, had the pleasure of enjoying 2 new fish dishes personally served by a fantastic chef! We would fly back to ST Louis just for another dinner at Bulrush!
Thank you Chef Rob and your entire Team, Lori and Brandon
My husband humors my enjoyment of expensive tasting menus but even he 1) loved the food and 2) felt full at the end of the meal. I had the vegetarian option and appreciated getting a protein replacement versus more vegetables which is often what happens. The gravy for one of the dishes was over salted (+blackened tempeh) but food was otherwise so good. The last course was one of the best desserts I've ever had.
Service was efficient if somewhat impersonal and a bit rushed. But I can't imagine having to repeat the same stuff every twenty minutes all night long, either.
Only suggestion - chef mentioned they had gotten rid of videos?? but we are nerds and loved the reading on the history of the area and the food research. We definitely would have read more stuff like that. I also loved hearing about the various orgs being supported and the pro-environmental aspects of the food service, even if I am adding to our end stage capitalist hellscape by browsing the container store.
My short review does not do this experience the justice it deserves. The food is amazing. Missouri is blessed to have such a talented chef make it his home. He has done a remarkable job of incorporating history into his art. I'm particularly impressed with the flavor and texture combinations. I also have high regard for his business practices. Nicely done, Chef!!! I'm very impressed. Anyone reading this review, please consider visiting Bulrush and see for yourself.
A uniquely unforgettable experience.
My partner and I celebrated our wedding anniversary here in April, and I'm counting down the days until our next visit.
The chef and staff go to great lengths to educate diners about food and history in the Ozark area in a way that feels meaningful, raises awareness, and frankly, makes me feel proud to live in Missouri.
As an empathic individual, I was worried my ability to enjoy the food would be overshadowed by my own white guilt as I sobbed into my Ozark dishes, but that wasn't the case. Kudos to chef and the staff for their incredible work. We'll see you again this month.
The food and knowledge offered by Bulrush is such that you can only get it here. As a locavore, history lover and corn fan, Bulrush scratched every itch. The N/A pairing was every bit as delicious and thoughtful as the alcoholic pairing, and the team behind the meal was answering questions and talking us through their journey throughout the meal. We walked away pretty full, but on our own two feet.
My favorite highlights: a delicious brown butter bread, tomato mochi, stuffed potato, a corntastic dessert, a honeydew mock tail.
What chef Rob & the rest of Bulrush are doing here is extremely special. Magical food and the amount of research and reparative restauranting being done here is just incredible. Amazing flavors and food that surprises. The non-alcoholic drink pairing was great and varied as well, the cocktails were especially unique. Well worth the price and other restaurants should take a tip from some of the ideas this restaurant is founded on. A 6 star restaurant if one existed
We love food based experiences and Bulrush did not disappoint. The owner/chef explains the sustainability and research behind the concept as you progress, you learn about the waste control processes and how the people of the Ozarks lived in the past. You got these stories through the food Bulrush makes for you. Definitely a fun and tasty way to learn about food, history and possibilities for the future.
The welcome drinks, palate cleanser was a nice segue Into the space. We did the pairing option and wish we had not ordered a starter cocktail. Other than that small change, we had a fantastic experience!
Incredible experience. An ozarkian tasting menu combined with fascinating culinary and agricultural histories. The asparagus dish blew my socks off.
I think the best way to describe our experience would be revolutionary. The food was absolutely delicious. Each dish is thoughtfully researched and crafted using sustainable methods. I have seen reviews that state that this place is a once a year treat, but I absolutely disagree. We will be going here as often as we are able. This is way all restaurants should be operated, with a strong emphasis on incredible tasting food, local sustainability and education.
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