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Category: American (New)
Neighborhood: Lafayette Square
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Read 39 reviews on Yelp before I went, was pretty skeptical about the the "amazing experiences" and whatnot.
So it turned out to be a pretty fantastic experience.
I'm usually ambivalent about service, if the food's good and the service sucks, I'll eat there, if the service is great and the food sucks, I probably won't come back. Our waiter Rick kinda talked like Tim Gunn on Project Runway, big fan. Anyway, I can't put my finger on it, but he made everything just seem more pleasant.
My girlfriend got the rabbit with goat cheese polenta, and it was pretty damn good, and the wine Rick recommended paired well. I've had rabbit before under different preps, my favorite is Morroccan, 1111 didn't match that, but it was pretty good.
I had a special, a seared wahoo, delicious if a little predictable. It was over scallion risotto (that wasn't predictable) and had a ginger soy sauce vinaigrette, it was good.
The creme custard napoleon though was flat out amazing. It's huge. Comes out not in a creme brulee cup, but on a square plate, with two square sugar crusts, carmelized bananas. Don't miss out on this. This was ridiculously good, like contemplating if maybe I should opt for a lifetime of diabetes and obesity because I ate this everyday good. My only regret is that I only had 1 stomach to fill.
All in all, had a lot of fun at dinner, not everything was perfect, the boar ravioli appetizer had a few that burst and a few that were empty, but believe it, it's an experience.
It's sometimes tough to find a restaurant that you and your significant other can agree upon, especially if your S.O. is a meat and potatoes kind of person when you'd prefer a variety of small plates. Hypothetically speaking, of course :)
1111 Mississippi is a great compromise between traditional family style dining and "teeny tiny food" - at least it was for the b.f. and I. Dining out for us is tough because of our personal preferences, but we had a great anniversary dinner there a few months ago. The service and the food left us in a great mood.
After ordering a bottle of Prosecco, our server came out to tell us that it wasn't chilled quite enough and made sure it was OK to wait a bit for optimal drinking. Neither of us are trained sommeliers and wouldn't have known if the champagne was a little warm but it was very thoughtful for the server to treat us as if we knew what we were doing.
The S.O. got a nice steak and I had the Mahi Mahi, topped with crab. Yum, yum, yum. I usually save room for dessert, but this meal was very filling. That and the food is a little pricey. Very good, but not something that we can afford on a regular basis, especially with a bottle of champagne.
Overall, 1111 is a nice treat if you are looking for food that all can agree upon, as long as you're willing to shell out a few bucks in the process.
SUPERB! Went to 1111 for the first time tonight and had an amazing experience. I can't remember that last time I had such a great meal, and I eat out fairly often.
The atmosphere is really cozy and warm, yet really pretty and like, Tuscan-chic (if there is such a thing). Seriously, I would live there. I feel like half the night, I just sat there and basked in the wonderful, glowing feel of the place.
I started with the Shrimp and Corn Bisque, which was phenomenal. If I hadn't had dessert, I would have labeled this as the best part of my meal. The flavor was just so rich and wonderful. I expect to spend hours in my own kitchen, trying to recreate it. Which means of course, I'll have to go back to 1111 several times... for research purposes, you know... But anyway, the spicy, cream broth paired really well with the shrimp and corn - so incredible.
For my entree, I had the Potato-Encrusted Alaskan Halibut, which was also superb. The tender halibut filet sat atop a fantastically-seasoned bed of spaghetti squash. And underneath the squash... surprise! LOBSTER. Seriously... talk about the best surprise ever. This was all surrounded by an incredible tarragon buerre blanc sauce. The flavor of this went so perfectly with the seafood, yet it was very subtle.
My mom had the Lobster Risotto, which was also wonderful. It was so colorful and vibrant, with capers and goat cheese on top.
The service was top-notch. We didn't want for anything, and our server (Denny was his name) was very knowledgeable and helpful. I have absolutely no complaints whatsoever. The rest of the restaurant staff was also very courteous and helpful.
Just when I thought it couldn't get any better, we decided to order dessert: Creme Custard Napoleon. OH. MY. GOD. The flavors were so rich, yet delicate at the same time. The carameled bananas really made this dessert, along with the tiny bits of chocolate shavings. It was the perfect amount of flavor. That seemed to be the theme 1111's fare. Knowing when to bring out flavors and when to mute them. They really know what they're doing in that kitchen.
By the end of the meal, I was practically giddy with food-induced euphoria. I think I may have just found my new favorite restaurant. I can't wait to go back!!
I was very very hopeful upon entering the place, which is designed and decorated in the most agreeable fashion ...in a language that translates these days into 'we have great stylish food'. we were seated in an ok place in the bar area - with the World Series going (though muted). Any other night I would have found this to be a sssstrrrriiiike but as it happens I had 20 dollars on the game so I was ok with it. Jose was eager to see the outcome too. Go Phillies. Ah well, we may have lost the Series, but THAT wasn't going to dampen our appetites and tastebuds....no....the FOOD at Eleven Eleven would...sadly.
I got the Beet Salad to start. Eh. Canned beets, a couple of walnuts, some shaved cheese all brought together on a... plate. So what. My main dish was to be a treat. RABBIT. I rarely ever eat it so I was thrilled to see it. The last time I had rabbit it was in England. It was cooked by my dear friend Giuseppe in a crummy little suburban flat outside of London one miserable rainy night. IT was heaven.
This rabbit came from the other place.
Dessicated. Dry. Evidently slow braised some time ago (...say last March?) and then frozen...this accounts for it being dry. My question is, if you are offering rabbit, an unusual dish by American standards, why wouldn't you want it to be FABULOUS? Ok so it takes a long time to make....are your customers willing to wait for a special dish that is expertly done? No? Then don't offer it. It is a form of cooking hubris I think. Very disappointing. I thought from the looks of the place, from the looks of the menu, and from the prices....which really are reasonable...we were in for a treat.
More like, in for a cheat.
I was so sad to have to cross this eatery off the list of future Lafayette Square dining experiences. I will go back to Square One next time I am in St Louis.
I c an't wait for Jose to tell you what HE thought and about HIS food. Of course I tried it, but it wouldn't be fair to let the cat of the bag on his entree....
Oh...the wine is nice.
On our first night in St. Louis we made a bee-line for Eleven Eleven. I keep my tabs on the STL dining scene from afar, and had bookmarked the now well-established restaurant a long time back.
We were certainly not disappointed.
The space is fantastic. From the funky garden at the entrance with it's wine bottle fountain, to the exposed brick interior, open kitchen and overall artsy vibe this restaurant "sings" to me. It's casual. It's upscale. It's romantic. We arrived just after dusk and the ambiance could be felt on the street.
We started with an appetizer each. I had the fried sardines and the Dining Partner in Crme had a bowl of the Melon Gazpacho. The sardines were a revelation. Two large sardines, flash fried and presented whole with a snappy citrus aioli. Our delightful server fileted each fish for us. The DPIC's Melon Gazpacho was incredible. Bursting with cool cantaloupe flavor spiked with garlic, tomato and olive oil. Truly a show stopper.
For entrees I chose the Herb Roasted Half Chicken over Fresh Pea Risotto and the DPIC had the special of the night, Seared Scallops with Bacon Risotto, and sour cherries. My chicken was really good, but my risotto was even better. Rich and creamy, studded with sweet peas. It was the perfect foil for my chicken and simply unctuous chicken jus that finished the plate.
The DPIC's scallops were perfectly seared. They had great caramelization and an execution you only get from a very skilled cook. Unfortunately, the bacon risotto didn't seem to have any bacon in it. I'm not sure if he got the wrong risotto, or if they simply missed a step. It worked to our advantage though because when I mentioned it to our server he quickly went back to the kitchen and then reappeared bearing a complimentary dessert along with the chef's apologies.
It must be a signature dessert and if it isn't it should be.
Banana's Foster Creme Brulee Napolean.
I'll give you a minute to conjure an image in your head.
Two rounds of creme brulee are stacked between caramel-sugar tuilles and topped with flambeed bananas in a rich brown sugar, butter and rum sauce. I would like to roll around naked in the stuff.
Service was top notch and the whole experience was a delight from start to finish. If you are in STL this is a "do not miss".
Inventive flavor mixing, perfectly cooked, and a stylish yet relaxed atmosphere.
I ate at 1111 Mississippi with my family for a birthday dinner in January. Needless to say, the weather was horrid. The restaurant was such a nice retreat. The fireplaces are a perfect touch. The lighting made the night so special.
The ladies at the front desk were awesome, very friendly and nice. Our server, however, was nothing special, no personality.
The food was very good. However, I write this review to rave about the atmosphere. It's the perfect scene for a romantic evening or upscale client dinner. The wine room is pretty cool too. It sits right off the hostess stand in front, which I found a little odd. But I bet it's pretty neat once in the room. There is also a little lounge nook up the stairs that looked so inviting. It overlooks the whole restaurant.
I definitely want to visit again. I have been talking this place up to everyone. My whole family loved it too.
Hmmm...where to start.
Eleven Eleven used to be my favorite "special occassion" place. They still have my favorite mussels in the STL. However, the last time we went I was wicked pissed about the service. Normally when my partner and I go we are given the royal treatment so I've come to expect that. The last time I went I brought a good friend who has multiple disabilities. We were basically scooted away into a dark corner and to my dismay I overhead two servers arguing about who had to take our order. Definitely left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm just thankful that my friend didn't realize that anything was wrong. I may be back again sometime down the road to give them a second chance. Right now I'm still too pissed.
Great lunch spot in a cool part of downtown St. Louis. The menu had variety - from the standard to the strange and everything in between. As a newbie, I ordered the lunch trio and had a great mixed greens salad with a homemade dressing, an awesome shrimp bisque, and a half of an oven baked chicken pizza that was very good.
The vibe was cool and I am looking forward to my next business trip to St. Lou so I can go there for dinner.
Here's the 411 on Eleven Eleven, it's superb.
1111 redeemed themselves tonight. My wife and I returned to Miss 1111 for another try, after our first visit less then stellar about a year ago. We kept hearing how good it was, but we know what our experience was last time, so we stayed away.
Tonight we rolled the dice and went back to try Miss 1111 again, for the second time.
Boom, it was fantastic from start to finish.
We had Crab Cakes, Baby Spinach Salad, Pork Tenderloin wrapped in Bacon, and a Filet with Butternut Squash Risotto....all very good.
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Truly outstanding, and hands down in my top ten of best restaurant experiences of all time.
From the moment the valet opened my car door and warmly greeted me with a "Welcome to 1111 Mississippi, is there anything you need?" to the moment we drove away I was blown away again and again. Everyone in my party walked out saying, "wow, that was excellent."
I came here on Saturday night with my parents and three friends in tow to celebrate, um, me. And how awesome I am. Our reservation was for 7:15, and when we arrived early the friendly hostess directed us to the bar. We happily settled in at the bar and ordered wine to get things started and the bartenders were friendly and quick, which I always enjoy. When one of my friends was tardy (seriously, I need more punctual friends), the hostess came over and checked in with me to make sure we were okay. Nice touch.
When our entire party had arrived, we were taken to our table. No tiny table cramming 6 people in here - nope, we had a huge table in the corner, and it was so big there would be no fighting for table space with food and drinks, but it was still intimate enough to hold our conversations and celebrate.
While we're on the subject of the great table, I have to note that as soon as I sat down at the bar and looked around I was taken aback at how *gorgeous* this place is. The pictures on the website do NOT do it justice. I loved the exposed ceilings, the decor, all of it. It is very warm and inviting, and it made me want to crawl up into the ceiling and live there. And the bathrooms smell so amazing you wanted to grab a spoon and eat it. I know, gross, right? But you can't say that, because you just don't know.
Our server, Russel, was outstanding. I can't even put into words how great this guy is at his job - he was friendly, funny, and just amazing all night long. It's been a long time since I have had a server as fantastic as he was, and there should be more like him.
Now, for the food.
The warm bread they brought out? I'm drooling just thinking about its warm softness dipped in the olive oil and parmesan cheese. Mmm. Deliciousness.
We skipped appetizers in favor of salads. Everyone at the table except me ordered the spinach salad, and after hearing them ooh and ah over it (there was even a "this is the best salad I've ever had"), I sort of regretted my choice of the romaine hearts salad. Except I really didn't, because mine was damn good too. I have no idea what that thing was on top of my salad but it was delicious, and I would like ten to go, please.
For the entrees, we all got a little something different. I went with the peppered beef tenderloin medallions, which were served up with garlic mashed potatoes, spinach, and a marsala mushroom sauce. It was DIVINE. I tried someone's bacon wrapped pork tenderloin, and I must say, I was in heaven. That is downright delicious, and it will be on my plate the next time I come back here. Others ordered the cavatappi, shellfish fettuccini, and the rib eye, and everyone seemed to just be very engrossed in how good their dish was.
Stuffed as we all were, we were all excited to try the dessert. We ordered the white chocolate bread pudding and the white chocolate mousse to share, and if I hadn't died and gone to heaven before, I certainly did when I shoveled some of that bread pudding into my mouth. I had to restrain myself to lick the plate clean, it was that good.
One of the reasons I picked this place is because the menu is varied enough that everyone will find something they love, the prices aren't bad at all, the wine list is extensive, and the location is great. It's like all my favorite things wrapped up in a big red bow named 1111 Mississippi. I left here with a big smile on my face that didn't disappear for a couple hours. Ok, sure, that might have been the wine talking, but shhh... it was the experience here too. And I'm smiling right now, just remembering how amazing my meal here was.
Yeah, I have a major crush on this place.
1111 Mississippi is a solid STL restaurant, definitely in the top quarter of restaurants in town. My biggest mistake was probably waiting so long to finally go there, as the hype had built up to something very few restaurants could live up to. That having been said, my husband and I enjoyed our meal here. The chefs know what they are doing, nice classic new american/mediterranean or whatever style you'd like to call it. Not crazy inventive food, but good (and I'd rather have good slightly routine food than super inventive crap). The extensive wine list when we visited had me pretty excited, but I was disappointed when not only our first but also second choice wines were unavailable which seemed odd.
For the price there are better meals in town to be had (Atlas comes to mind), but it was a good meal. Service was quite good; perhaps could have been a little more quickly responsive, but I prefer that to the intrusive waiter so I had no problem with it. Lovely space; this is a good impress the date/night out on the town with the hubby kind of place.
Like the ratings and the reviews state, Eleven Eleven Mississippi is a solid restaurant. Pleasing atmosphere and great service. Friendly staff and good food. The only reason I am slightly disappointed with the place is that my friend's fish was not fully cooked. Besides that, the pork tenderloins were amazing, and I would definitely come back and recommend this place to others.
Nice Tuscan / country French style food with efficient service. The apps are great, you could get a bunch for tapas style. The ravioli was good, but the mozzarella and bread were great. Lots of good enter choices - my friends liked their steaks, and the rabbit was pretty good. Great wines by the glass and good value. This would be a 3 star in Atlanta, but is a four in St Louis.
First I'll begin with the service, which is excellent. The servers really know their shit. These waiters knew the history of Lafayette Square, and the history of the building Eleven Eleven is in (it used to be a shoe factory). And needless to say, these folks know everything about the food they deliver to your table.
The starters are excellent. The Wild Boar in the Wild Boar ravioli is farm raised (how bout that for an oxymoron), with a delicious tomato-vodka cream sauce. The assorted flatbread pizzas are great too. One had figs to give a fairly sweet taste (or maybe it wasn't the figs that gave it the sweet taste, but it was still really good). Another one of the pizzas had delicious melted cheese and chicken. The fried ovaline mozzeralla was a step below the pizzas and boar raviioli, but still not bad.
As far as their soups and salads go, I would recommend the Shrimp & Corn Bisque or the Hearts of Romaine salad which are both perfect. Stay away from the Mixed Field Greens though. You could probably make something like that at home, as it is less than spectacular.
Last night I had the Potato Encrusted Halibut, which is a bit above average with lobster-tarragon beurre blanc & roasted spaghetti squash. I didn't even notice the lobster claw looking thing until the person sitting next to me pointed out something red underneath my halibut. The Halibut was good, but it didn't exactly blow me away like the 12 oz char crust ribeye steak did during my previous visit.
Unlike at most other restaurants, when you tell them to cook a steak rare, it actually comes to your plate rare. If you order well-done they won't burn the hell out of it. The cooks really seem to know what they're doing back there.
My dessert sampler was awesome too. Between the flourless chocolate cake, gooey butter cake, and creme custard napoleon I would have to pick the flourless chocolate cake as my favorite. They don't put any flour in it so it's kind of like eating just pure chocolate. It's a very rich and dense dessert.
If you ever get a chance, reserve the Wine Room. It's a beautiful place to enjoy a meal. And the servers reallllllly know their wine. And they'll even let you sample a few if you are unsure which bottle to order.
I'm giving them 4-stars for putting the effort n to a historic neighborhood and attracting peeps from all over. For that, they deserve praise because it is quite an accomplishment.
However, the menu has changed since Vin de Set inherited the chef they started with and it "ain't" what it used to be. It now compares with so many other just above normal Mediterranean restaurants in town.
Also, if you have a group of over 8 people, you will be forced to eat from a high priced, pre-fixe menu and they're pretty snooty about how many peeps you can bring.
It's not on my list of favorite places, but it seems to please a lot of folks.
People have already mentioned: there's nothing exciting about the menu on paper, which changes from time to time. That doesn't mean it won't be exciting in your mouth, though!
The relaxed setting, superb service, and excellently prepared dishes down the whole menu line makes this place an easy recommendation for a place to go the whole nine yards and bum around for a couple hours.
I had heard mixed reviews on this place and decided to try it out for myself.
Once being seated, our server was more than helpful. When I asked him about a certain dish he gave me his honest opinion and told me he would not recommend it. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate honesty in a waiter. It really made me comfortable with the place and from then on, I trusted his opinion. And he could not have been more right.
To start off the evening, they bring out this delicious straight-from-the-oven bread with tons of herbs and spices and it melts in your mouth like butter. yum. Then when my entree came, the rabbit with aged goat cheese polenta, I could not have been more satisfied. I actually felt like I had been whisked away to Tuscany. The rabbit was cooked perfectly and fell off the bone and the goat cheese polenta was to die for; creamy, rich and just the perfect consistency. I cannot reiterate how great the service was and how tasty the food was. I cannot wait to return to try more of their menu.
Best overall restaurant in St. Louis, hands-down.
Here's why:
The service is impeccable. My boyfriend and I reserved a table next to the upstairs fire for Valentine's Day (which they accommodated, no questions asked). I was conversing with my waiter about the out-of-this-planet caramelized brussels sprouts on the menu, and he returned later in the meal with a card directing me to the website to find the recipe. Who does that? Now, that's exceptional service.
Every meal I've ever had here is one of those types of meals you eat slowly and close your eyes for a moment just to savor the flavor a bit longer. From steak to seafood to basic chicken, every flavor is very carefully considered.
The spinach salad with goat cheese, bacon, spiced walnuts, and warm vinaigrette is the best salad I've ever had.
The banana custard dessert is my requested dessert on every special occassion, job promotion, birthday. It's unlike any other banana dessert I've ever had - the flavors, how they intermingle....
I'm making myself way too hungry.
If you have a wait during the winter season, get a good glass of wine and head upstairs to the lounge/waiting area near the fire. In fact, Eleven Eleven is a wonderful wintertime restaurant as the dense before-meal bread is worth noshing on and the entrees are oftentimes accompanied by mashed potatoes. If you want to eat light, go elsewhere (unless you just order that incredible salad I mentioned above.) :)
So.Amazingly.Good. Quality and service completely unrivaled. Beautiful architecture - very Northern Californian. Wine list is really great.
When you go to Eleven Eleven, it's not just going to get dinner - you get a memorable meal and a lovely experience because all the details have been taken care of.
STL can be a bit of a weird hodge-podge of a city. You could be driving through a neighborhood of stately, well-kept brownstones, then head down a few blocks and it looks like crack houses everywhere. And then there's these huge long streets where no one is walking, and everything is brick and vaguely industrial.
I guess it's fitting then, that this - one of St. Louis' best restaurants - is on this seemingly random cobblestoned residential street right off Chouteau, near AmerenUE headquarters.
At any rate, the restaurant is a little slice of Napa in downtown St. Louis. I think the atmosphere they're going for here, with the exposed brick walls and beams, is kind of rustic, relaxed fine dining. The executive chef is from NorCal, apparently, and it shows in the menu and cooking. (We know how to do food right. Bitches.)
I had trout with ratatouille and it tasted delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly in a slightly creamy but not overly buttery or heavy sauce; the ratatouille was composed of finely chopped vegetables, rendering it less rustic than traditional ratatouille, but still stellar, especially with that tasty sauce. Only my companion could detect that the fish was a bit too salty. If he hadn't said anything, I probably wouldn't have noticed.
One final note: we went here for lunch, which is a great way to get a piece of a slightly more expensive restaurant. Our bill came out to about $40, including appetizers, main course, and drinks for two. Not street-food cheap but less expensive than a full-on dinner.
I first traveled to 1111 Mississippi (both the name and address of this upscale bistro) for a work team lunch about a year ago. Considering some of the places my team has dragged me (think any cookie-cutter corporate chain), I didn't have high hopes for 1111 Mississippi. Boy, was I wrong.
1111 Mississippi was impressive from the moment I walked in. It's decorated with lots of contemporary staples: combination of open space and structure, dark wood and breezy paint, glass and earthenware. I found myself thinking, "If the food is half is good as this place is pretty, I'll be fine." Luckily, the food was way better than I had expected. We came for lunch and split one of the oven baked pizzas- which was beautifully cooked, the perfect combination of cheese, topping, and crunch. I had the special pork medallions served over a micro-greens salad and the tiramisu for dessert. We all walked out stuffed and happy; I think we even managed to get some work done, too.
(Note: This place is reasonably priced for lunch but the dinner choices can be a little pricey.)
I went here a few years back when they first opened. My boss took me for my birthday lunch. I remember loving the space much more than the food.
I went again recently and this time, I was looking for more than just the superficial. I wanted to be wowed by the food. I wanted a fusion of beauty and substance.
The bacon wrapped scallops were absolutely delicious. Perfectly cooked scallops, still tender and whispering of the sea, were elevated when sealed inside smoky, slightly greasy and perfectly salted bacon that was also cooked to perfection.
Still, the menu really was rather standard, and the butternut squash soup I ordered came dripping with brown sugar. I asked the bartender if it was made with sugar and he said no. Turns out, he thought I asked if there was "a lot" of sugar in it. What's the difference? Sugar is sugar last time I asked my blood. I've had lovely butternut soups with only cream and stock to give it its brilliance. Not here.
The spot is a great one, though, in a fantastic neighborhood. It's fun to walk into a restaurant and feel like you're in an entirely different city.
I suppose I'll give it a fair amount of time until I return again to see what surprises are in store.
I've been to lunch here a few times, and I think that is one of the best ways to experience this restaurant. Their lunch menu is fairly extensive and inexpensive. You can really eat lunch here for the same price you would at a chain like Applebee's, so to me it's definitely a bargain.
Even their simplest dishes have bursts of flavor. The sun-dried tomato and mozzarella panini- yum. Even their turkey and cheese sandwich is delicious and has an extra kick to it.
And, though some might think it's expensive, I think that the whole menu is pretty reasonably priced. You can easily have dinner here for less than 20 dollars. (Now, add appetizers, wine and dessert, that might be a different story...) I think it's a great restaurant with a nice atmosphere. My only complaint is that sometimes it does seem a little "snooty."
The gravlax here was not as good as other places I've had it.
However, the bread with parmesan and oil was a nice touch instead of the usual bread and butter or bread and olive oil/basalmic.
I had the orecchiette w/ chicken, pancetta, spinach, artichokes & sage cream which was delicious and was a huge portion which i savoured after we visited the St Louis Museum of Art. My date had the ahi tuna which was also excellent.
The main reason i take off a star is because the service seemed a little snooty when we first got there because we looked younger than the rest of the 30-40 year old clientele that normally frequents this place.
I guess Californians reviewing a Californian restaurant in Missiouri is also a bit ironic
We've been here a couple times and would love to go more but it's a little too pricey for us (gift cert....hint, hint)
The place is very urban and cool inside but the tall ceilings make it a bit noisy to have a quiet conversation.
Our server was wonderful and so was the food!
There is also a small patio but I have never eaten on it.
Great restaurant to recommend!
This is a fantastic restaurant. Not fantastic as, oh, great for St. Louis, but one that could make it in any major mertropolis.
The loft-turned restaurant is a great warm feeling. Almost like a ski lodge, with exposed beams. The service is fantastic - attentive, but not hawklike, prompt, friendly. We even got the bill within a short amount of time (something we have not seen too often).
The food: they complementary bread is homey and dense, almost like a cross between a biscuit and bread. The waiter brings a dish of parmesan and spices and pours olive oil over the whole thing to make a dipping sauce. Olive oil is contained in cute jars on the table and salt is in a little dish with a spoon. No pepper? Au contraire, the waiter brings over a fresh grinder for you.
We ordered the boar ravioli and braesola with roasted red peppers, gorgonzola, and greens. The boar ravioli was tasty and covered in a pink vodka sauce, though it could have used a bit more filling. The braesola dish was a star. It was so simple, but so perfectly executed. A topping of a little olive oil and fresh lemon complemented the dish perfectly.
Entrees were crisp trout in an asian style vinaigrette and roasted brussels sprouts as well as rabbit and mashed potatoes. The trout was great and already deboned. The skin was crispy and the meat tender with not - too -overpowering vinaigrette. The brussels sprouts were out of this world. The rabbit dish tasted like Prague. It was warm and homey, reminiscent of an mother's Eastern European stew, but with rabbit.
Wines were decently priced by the bottle, including a tasty New Zealand Sauv Blanc. To top it off, dinner was a lot less expensive that anticipated, or a lot less than a similarly situated restaurant in NYC. Lovely!
During my short stay in the city of St. Louis, I witnessed many things.
I was there when the Cardinals won the World Series. People drinking alcohol in public, fireworks, horrible traffic, a sea of fans in red shirts screaming and cheering and hugging strangers...
I also witnessed Eleven Eleven mississippi, which was just as enjoyable.
The "Eleven Eleven BLT" cost only $11.11, and instead of the combo of bacon, lettuce and tomato that gave the famous sandwich its name, I was happy to gorge on a tasty lobster sandwich with lettuce and a mayonnaise-type sauce. Extremely filling and delicious, I could only eat about half the sandwich--but I was thrilled with every bite. The lobster was fresh. There wasn't too much mayonnaise. The bread was toasted and crunchy. Perfect! Plus, it came with fries.
Eleven Eleven also has some great risotto. Try the squash risotto.
One of the appetizers was a mushroom sauce with a towering pastry puff. Delicous and easy to split--just break off a piece of the pastry puff and top it with some mushroom sauce.
There are also an array of desserts to end your fantastic meal. The butter cake is known for its decadence, but if you're a chocolatier, also be aware of the several chocolate cakes and bombes to sample.
By far my best dining experience in all of Missouri!
This space deserves better. Really liked the neighborhood and the setting. The menu also held a lot of promise, but little materialized.
We started with the Vegetable Frito Misto which is apparently Italian for fried vegetables a la Houlihan's. There was absolutely no finesse in this heavily battered dish. The cheese stuffed dates were better, but the dates were past their prime.
Our entrees included bland seared tuna and grilled salmon. Both were fine, but uninspired. Both the pear and fig pizza and the wild mushrooms with polenta were a step-up but neither was particularly memorable.
On the whole, I'd go back if someone really wanted to, but otherwise I'd skip it.
Great place. The decor is excellent, the wine list extensive, and the food is really really good. I also like that it's in an up and coming neighborhood. I don't live in stl anymore but I still miss and remember this restaurant.
ok, so first off, i'm from out of town... 2nd I went to Eleven based on the reviews here... so, my review?
well, it was really good... not the best place ever... but very good, well worth 4 stars.
our service was excellent and that always makes an experience better.
food? app was mozzarella wrapped in bacon... i love anything wrapped in bacon, so nice start.
main course... beef medallions on mash potatoes... ordered medium, and cooked just right, very flavorful... nice pairing with the potatoes, with a nice reduction.
dessert was the sampler, which was a lemon bar, chocolate mousse & bannana creme... also well done.
ambiance? decent... but i'll say if this is the best st. louis has to offer, then wow, its got a ways to go... i'm hoping there's more to the town.
all in all a good time and well worth the 4 stars... would i go there again next time i'm here? without a doubt.
oh and for 2 people with 3 stella's each, it was $100, so pretty nice on the wallet.
Has the potential to be a great restaurant. The upstairs seating has a wonderful ambiance and the service is excellent. The fish is fresh and usually delicious. My favorite items on the menu, though, are the vegetable sides. I never knew I would love brussel sprouts until I had them at Eleven Eleven. Oh, and get the gooey butter cake for dessert - it comes with a glass of milk!
I sooo love this place! The wild boar ravs are the best!!! The wine list is not bad at all and the fireplace and loft are super cozy. I feel like the price is amazing for what you get - wonderful food, service and atmosphere! I have so many amazing memories where this place is the backdrop. : ) So much better than Monarch in my opinion..sorry Rob.
Easily among the best establishments in Saint Louis for service. The menu is not exciting, but different enough and the ingredients and preparation are far better than the reasonable prices suggest.
We were in St. Louis last weekend to visit family for the first time in years....We choose eleven eleven miss based on their proximity to our hotel and couldn't have been more pleased.
We had the scallop appetizer with figs which was a delightful combination and the field greens salad, which again left us smiling. For dinner we had the lamb shank (I had this on the last day they offered it for the season so don't expect to find it again until fall) and the pork chop. The pork chop was overcooked, tough and lacked the flavor you expect when you read the menu description.
After dinner I ordered the cheese plate which is only local cheeses so if you enjoy a cheese plate after your meal don't rely on this one.
Overall the service, food and atmosphere were great and we will go back the next time we visit STL.
This is probably my favorite restaurant in St. Louis - it has a Tuscan Bistro feel, great atmosphere, wonderful food, good wine, lovely desserts. What else can I say! I still want to go there for a martini one day - the bar area is very inviting. I love the wine room and especially the loft lounge in the winter when the fireplace is warming the couches. That + cold glass of Riesling = approximating heaven. Lovely for lunch and dinner. Try the wild boar raviolis!
Eleven Eleven has flawless service, excellent wine/beer list, the food is impeccable. Noisy but fun atmosphere. This is my long time stand by for celebrations and special occasions. Great place to bring a date also.
I'll never go back. Over-priced, played out, and rife with old dirty bachelors trying to pick up divorcees. I tried a bite of the salmon and nearly vomited on my dress. I very politely asked the server to go tell the chef that his fish had turned the corner, and the woman just stared at me blankly. I had to explain to her that the salmon was bad, I wanted her to take it away immediately, and then I wanted her to march her incompetent butt into the kitchen and advise the chef to check the fish and pull it off the menu for the evening. She comped us the salmon and brought a free dessert platter, but in my opinion, I saved them a whole lot of hassle, possibly even legal trouble--you never know what will happen if the wrong diner gets food poisoning. She did tell me that the chef was "very appreciative" of the information, which leads one to wonder, what kind of a chef cooks bad fish and doesn't even know it?
I think this place is on a lot of St. Louis people's favorite lists, though I still wouldn't place it as high as Monarch. But the menu selection was very good. Kinda in the middle of nowhere. Sister restaurant Vin de Set close by.
Have eaten here once. Real good food and fantastic atmosphere. My only two complaint is that it might be a little on the pricey side of things and toooooo noisy
One thing I really liked was the chese platter dessert...
I love everything about this restaurant. The decor is right on for the kind of food that is served. The menu is American/European/Old World/Modern with fantastic twists and turns with a high amount of excitement. Eating here is more of an experience than it is a meal. I have loved every dish that I have eaten here. The boar ravioli is strange and savory. The butternut squash bisque is creamy, sweet and savory at once and quite a surprise as I have never liked butternut squash before! Even the spinach salad is abnormally exquisite in brand new ways with the spicy nuts and the dried cherries. We haven't even gotten to the entrees yet, people! The rabbit is really nice, I thought that it'd be greasy and wirey [I had never had rabbit before] and yet it was succulent and full of flavor. The orecchiette was savory and had layered flavors that played nicely on my palate. The stuffed bone pork chop was elegant and features a variety of ingredients that I didn't think would go together, and yet the flavors melded into a fantastic experience that I want to have again. The service is spectacular, and I just cannot think of a single negative.
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