brasserie by niche

absolutely outstanding. i believe i can not count anylonger how many times i have dined at this gem.great plate selections,superb staff and a magnificent wine selection.sommelier does a great job in keeping new selections coming.hate to go to a place where the wine list is the same ,day in and day out.very good price points through out this menu.
i look forward for the new wines anddinnerspecials.
i do hope it does not change.

great french no fuss. we finally got in to brasserie! the beer, wine and cocktail list is amazing! i'd go back just to try some of the unusual brews they carry.dinnerwas nice. we had the chicken liver pate, which was had a very bold liver flavor if you like that. i prefer a "softer" pate with a little more cream but i ate it none the less! the escargot's were a bit overcooked and tough, but the herb butter sauce was nice. salads were fabulous- especially my endive and watercress salad, which came with a slice of french blue and candied walnuts. the selection of blue complimented the sweet walnuts and bitter endive perfectly. he had the lyonnaise which was also very nice. for main course we both had chicken. mine roasted with jus and mushrooms and bread. his "au vin". both dishes were elevated by really nice compliment of the mushrooms and herbs- flavor combinations well thought out. sauces were buttery and rich. ambience was very casual, service was pleasant, staff very well trained, not a fork or a knife ever amiss. we'd go back for sure.

the central west end of st. louis is home to a wide variety of restaurants–ethnic, cheap, upscale, fun, exciting, you name it. this critical mass was probably a draw for gerard craft of niche, enticing him to open one of his more casual concepts in the area. though the fare may not be exciting at brasserie by niche it’s definitely solid, well-executed and a credit to the brand. the restaurant conjures up visions of dining in paris at a lovely little bistro, complete with chalkboard specials, punched metal ceilings and period lamps. i knewdinnerwas going to be a treat when our server put a piece of epi pain (a style of french baguette) directly on the brown paper covering the table, along with a small crock of homemade butter. the menu is a collection of classic french hits–french onion soup, escargot, pate, goat cheese tart, coq au vin, roast chicken, cassoulet, mussels and fries and, of course, steak frites. the beet salad (graciously split for us

oh wow amazing!. like the previous reviewer, i'm also still swooning! we've been trying to get into niche and have been finding it hard to get a reservation so we decided to try brasserie instead. oh my we were so not disappointed. very cute, smart casual, charming, lively atmosphere. yes, it's loud, but you can still carry on a conversation. but it's not quiet and romantic. i can't wait to go back when it's a bit warmer to sit out on the patio.

started with some crusty bread rolls that were hot and delicious. i ordered a cheese plate which was very good, but could have used a bit more cheese. served with a raisin chutney that i wasn't sure about at first, but was actually very good. my friends ordered the olives (which i don't eat) and apparently they were served warm and they all liked them.

fordinneri ordered the gnocchi which was explained to me that it wasn't like normal gnocchi. and he was right. not quite sure why they call it gnocchi. it was more like a fried dumpling. but regardless, it was excellent and vegetables served with it were also good

other things ordered at the table were the cassoulet, bistro steak, onion soup and frisee salad. everyone loved what they had. one disappointment was the parisian cocktail which my friend sent back. and i didn't care for the wine list, but could be i'm used to california wines rather than french.

for dessert my husband had the chocolate mousse which i didn't even look at because i was too busy fawning over my floating island. oh this was heaven on a plate and i think my new favorite dessert.

i'm already planning to go back with my girlfriends to try the brunch menu. and we will definitely be back fordinneragain.

after my steak, i was pretty much stuffed-to-the-rote (“roh-tey” to use a mom-ism of mydinnerdate), but we were not going to wimp out on dessert. normally i leap to profiteroles or a tarte tatin – both of which they offer. however, the pot de crème was speaking to me in come hither dulcet tones.

wow, i love this place!. i rarely order chicken when i am out todinnerbut their roasted chicken came highly recommended by many. it was fantastic andi love the atmosphere here especially if it's nice enough to sit outside.

i have also been here for brunch and the eggs benedict were amazing. totally worth eating salads the rest of the day and extra time on the treadmill.

great place for dinner. the place was swamped when i went fordinnerbut i managed to grab a place at the bar. the staff was great and helpful and informed. i had the boeuf bourguignon with mushrooms, onions, bacon and a potato puree. the flavor was rich, delicious and warm. the wine flavor was beautifully distributed throught the meat without overpowering it. for dessert i had the choclate-coffee tart that was just enough to finish me off for the night! great vibe, atmosphere and even better food!

dinner as it should be!. my date and i haddinneron sat. night. they were busy, but we did not feel rushed. server was outstanding. she knew the food and wine and made great recommendations. we had a wild salmon special, a bibb salad, their own marinated olives, and a selection of cheese. all was perfect.

flawless!. dined here over the weekend and this resturant is perfection. excellent service, food and atmosphere. our server was a female and she was so intuitive to our tables needs. we ordered the pate, snails and a couple other appetizers and each were perfect. the trout fordinnerwas the best i've ever eaten and is a must for anyone eating here for the first time. after reading a few negative reviews all i can surmise is that they just don't get it. great job brasserie! love the checkered table cloths too! beautiful resturant.

a fabulous experience. we haddinnerat brasserie last night. the food was delicous and the service was perfect. can't wait to go back!

very good, and good value. mostly dine here at lunch, but can say roast chicken fromdinnermenu must be tried, even (or especially) for those who shun chicken when dining out. at lunch get the croque madame if you are hungry, a very good take on the classic crocque monsieur. only item i would not rec is the steak frite (lunch) as steak was somewhat tough. trout tartine is fantastic as is liver tartine. onion soup is rich and tasty, desserts are also rather good. a very nice dining experience, especially when weather permits outdoor dining ( a corner at which to dine only trumped by euclid/maryland).

good food...service not so much. recently visited on a sunday nightdinnerservice.
had reservations and arrived early to enjoy a cocktail at the bar.
we were seated shortly after our reservation in a small 2 person table near the back.
all the food we tasted was above average.
the lasting memory of the entire evening will be the rude service. we must have been seated next to the mayor of nicheville. the manager on duty decided to stop by their table and put his backside right in our face and stayed for an uncomfortable amount of time. then a couple of other "workers" also stopped by the other table and spoke so loudly myself and my partner couldn't even hear each other. the topper was then the chef himself interrupted our meal to kiss the ring of this person. not once did the manager/chef or our waiter give any attention to the other diners. our service was slow and off in timing.
we voiced our concerns and hope to give it another try.

dislike.. i haven't been in cwe in a while and i saw that brasserie took place of one of the greatest places i used to enjoy going to. i met a few friends at the bar for some drinks. we were dressed nice, so for the rude additude the bartender gave us was silly. (the one with the braces). she treated us as if we were bums asking for money. she was very rude and was very snappy. it made us not even want to havedinnerthere so we left. to have people working the front of the house, especially in a new restaurant, they should be friendly. luckily moxy had a table for us. the service was great, and the food was amazing. so thanks brasserie... for turning us away.

not so good. went on a wednesday night with another couple. first the service was sketchy. although it appeared that there was an abundance of service staff it took a long time to a) get menus b) take order c) take wine order d) deliver drinks. we had the brandade which was good and the scallop appetizer which was totally average. fordinnerwe ordered the short ribs which tasted good but had a bizarre presentation and not much meat. the trout was average. the gnocchi were soft and gluey and not at all good. for desert we had we had the lemon tarte which was average. we also had the tarte tatin which was on the menu that night. when it arrived it looked more like an apple pie in a thin pastry crust. the apples were not cooked down and flat as if it were cooked in a pan with the crust on top and flipped. this was not a tarte tatin. bizarre. all in all a totally average bistro experience with below average food. not so sure what the big deal is.

anne jaques. my husband and i had a beautifully prepareddinnerat the brasserie. the service was impeccable. for the quality of the dishes and service, we will be back. the prices are very fair also.
we find that many restaurants carry voices and noise which when having a deliciousdinneris not appropriate. the brasserie is a little loud but not nearly as bad a many more expensive restaurants in st. louis.