Al's Restaurant

jeremy stevens

Went to Al's for the first time last night and it was incredible! From the food to the service, everything was exquisite. Our waiter Gary was amazing and went above and beyond to make our experience special. We ended up having the whole place to ourselves and it was a night to remember. One of the best meals I've ever enjoyed! I would give 10 stars if possible.

Dr. Ticarol Smith

What an amazing hidden gem!!!!! The experience was wonderful and this is a staple in St.Louis….5 stars is not enough stars!!!!

Jack Estes

This place is an anachronism of the best order. Impeccable service. Timeless decor. Culinary perfection. Hell, Sinatra used to eat here with his dog.

David Sohn

I had done a little research on Al’s after my aunt recommended it, and she wasn’t wrong - it’s amazing. Couple of pro tips: First, dress upscale. This isn’t a nice steakhouse that rolls with a polo and jeans - make sure to wear a suit jacket. Second, don’t just ask questions about the food (which they can recite everything from memory - it’s a verbal menu) but also about the history of the place. They’ve been open 95 years, and have an incredible amount of history in the building - and the restaurant itself is a historical monument. Third - This place is as much about the experience as it is the food. This is old school fine dining, and while some people complain about the pacing, I found it relaxing. I started with the lobster bisque (excellent flavor) and the Cajun shrimp (spicy and delicious). After that, I moved onto the main course - an 8 ounce filet and a cold water lobster. Both were prepared to perfection, and the fettuccini had an excellent Alfredo sauce that didn’t lean hard on the garlic to create taste. Lastly, I had an Italian dessert, the name of which escapes me, but it’s a chocolate shell ice cream dessert with pistachio and chocolate ice cream, and was as fantastic as the rest of it. Honestly, I feel silly living here most of my life and not having heard of it until now - but I’m definitely going back soon! Edit: So there is an excellent video on Al’s you can find on YouTube - Living St. Louis. It won an Emmy, and I found out the gentleman serving me was the owners husband. Seriously, now I’m even more blown away. He was incredibly modest, so I’m definitely going back even faster now.