bar les frères

terrible service, last place i would ever go to again! très mauvais service!! our waiter explained in great detail that we couldn’t get dessert for us because they have to turn tables quickly. apparently he cares not much about french speakers either, even though it’s a french restaurant. who cares about spain and mexico!!?!? i’m at a french restaurant and i’m paying for that experience... let me experience it for a minute! so disappointed! even got upcharged on a bottle of wine, last place i would ever go again. poor quality of people!

just an all around wonderful spot. the service is second to none and the food is deliciously prepared. i love the ambiance and all of the original paintings.

enjoyed drinks and appetizers on the patio last night with some longtime friends. we had a few st. germain cocktails. in all its simplicity, it is probably my favorite cocktail anywhere. we noshed on the gruyere soufflé, the cheese poufs, and the cauliflower au gratin. everything was rich and delicious. the cauliflower is full fat, but low carb, for anyone who is following a low carb diet plan. the service was excellent, especially considering how busy they were. this is one of my favorite places in st. louis.

amazing food. great service. the menu is classic french cuisine. had the bone marrow and it was outstanding! the tables and seating were kinda cramped and a bit awkward. but still we loved it.

there’s this itty, bitty frenchie destination nestled among the coffee shops, tailors, and frozen yogurt parlors on wydown. the moment i step through the door – no matter how many times i visit – i’m transported to the city of lights. the animated conversations swirl. the laughter rings. the efficient and familiar waiters flirt and attend. my heart flutters. while the rhythm of life intoxicates my soul, it’s the champagne cocktails and tasty bites that feed my senses at bar les freres .

intimate place for delicious french food. a decade ago, the new yorker published "what happened to brie and chablis," a calvin trillin lamentation about the disappearance of so many delicious french foods from the american culinary psyche -- "and why did authorities ban / from restaurants all coq au vin?" well times have happily changed and i am pleased to report that many wonderful french classics are deliciously alive and well at bar les freres, including coq au vin, lobster bisque, lamb chops (with yummy gratin potatoes), a bibb lettuce salad that sparkled with herbs, chocolate mousse, blackberry tart. the atmosphere was lively, a touch of toulouse-lautrec -- a bit noisy inside, but we could actually hear each other at our table quite well. on the wine list they had a bottle of wine from the jura region (too much to consume on this visit, but next time!) service was friendly, knowledgeable, professional.

outstanding french cuisine and great service. try the lobster bisque! date posted: nov 16, 2013 category: french address: 7637 wydown blvd clayton, mo 63105 we originally came to bar les freres because we didn’t make a reservation at i fratellini and the wait was too long, with bar les freres being just across the street.  they are both owned by zoe robinson, with bar les freres being the newer of the two but none the less in quality. mussels with olive tapenade the ambiance is dark but warm, the interior looking like a true french bistro. unless you come during an off day the place is likely to be severely crowded, but they are expanding soon due to their immense popularity. new pal one visit and you will understand why it is so popular. just like it’s italian brother, i fratellini, the staff makes you feel like an honored guest and is super friendly, give great advice, and do their absolute best to ensure you enjoy your meal. endive salad not enjoying your meal would be a feat in its

hmmm. maybe. we stood awkwardly at the door for a few minutes, wondering where or whom to check in with. made eye contact with a couple waiters, finally one had to walk by us to serve a table and said they would be right with us. 8:30 reservations on a wednesday, all tables full except a giant banquet table. we opted to wait for a smaller table to open, just a few minutes at the bar.

menu is small but chock full of good choices. wines by the bottle are very reasonably priced, only a touch over retail, not the 3x more found in so many restaurants.

apps were fabulous, the cheese soufflé and the scallops. mains were good, nothing amazing, coq au vin and the toulousse sausage. too full for dessert.

oddities: just didn't feel very welcome, maybe because of the wait at the door? plus, venue is very loud, especially with groups of clayton soccer moms getting their wine on. the place itself looks like disney's version of a french bistro, very kitschy (not that i don't like it, it kind of reminded me of the haunted mansion.)

we asked the waiter for water around appetizer time. never got any until manager type came up to ask how everything was, immediately noticed and got water for us during mains. no big deal, we didn't re-ask because we kind of wanted to see what would happen.

missed the good french bread and butter usually served at places like this. so is it as good as brasserie? no. would we go back? maybe, but i don't have a burning desire.

always good. the cocktails are potent, flavorful, delightful. food is interesting is tasty. service is so nice. we go almost weekly. love it so much. always relaxing.

you won't find a better place in stl. phenomenal people, outstanding food, romantic atmosphere...

i have been in michelin stars restaurant in many countries and i always said service here in st. louis is not good. i can happily say the service here is excellent and the food is equally good.

f & b director. we made early resv. for two, wks ago for v-day. arrived on time and there were at least ten two tops empty. we were put at a lg.board table with another couple. the table had a rail ankel high and you couldn't put your legs under, only stepping over the rail. when we asked for another table, they offered one in the middle of the bar room while there were still more than six two tops against the walls. being in the business i wondered what was the rational for this. we had a great waiter named brian (no y) and as i watched, others were put at that same lg. table and asked to be moved. they were put at the dueces along the walls. i though maybe for preferred customers, which was true for one nice table ( the owners doctor). here's the thing i spent over $180 (btl good wine) for two meals and thats worth better treatment. the ambiance.was wonderful, service good and the blinis were barely warm, the souffle bland, the mussels should be a app. but the duck was great! i have been in fine dining for 38 yrs, eaten at some of the best french restaurants from san fran to paris so i have been spoiled but never been seated like some step child that didn't deserve better.

mouth watering. if you're looking for a quaint romantic place to take you're sweetie, this is it. absolutely beautiful inside. our server was friendly and very knowledgeable, and the food is to die for. ordered the gruyere souffle as an appetizer and i could have licked the bowl! the duck confit was exactly what i was hoping for and holy cow, the potatoes it comes with.......all potatoes are now disappointing in comparison.

amazing!!. went to bar les freres this past weekend for a friend's birthday. we had an amazing time. the service and food was excellent! we ordered a variety of items and loved them all. my favorites... the gruyere souffle, roasted bone marrow, and mushroom tart!!! we will definitely be returning.

i cannot believe they don't have a butter knife!