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Al's Restaurant, St. Louis, MO

Al's Restaurant

4.6
4.6
523 Reviews
$50 and over
Steakhouse

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Al's has defined fine-dining in St. Louis for 99 years; a beloved landmark that earned its reputation as one of the top restaurants in the U.S. Featuring award-winning steaks, lobster, seafood and pasta, Al's creates the total dining experience. Fresh menu presentation, elegant tableside service, beautiful ambiance, generous portions and excellent wine list are the standard. Traditional offerings plus signature dishes like, "Beef Romano". Bananas Foster is a must for a rich after dinner indulgence, or perhaps one of our coffee specialties. 3rd & 4th generations of the Barroni family invite you to join us for a nightly celebration of outstanding food, wine and ambiance.

Al's Restaurant is a City of St. Louis Historical Landmark (#130) & EMMY award recipient. We are in close proximity to entertainment and sports venues, city attractions, beautiful hotels & casinos. Reservations are required with credit card to hold - refer to www.alsrestaurant.net or 314-421-6399 for more information.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tues-Thurs 5:00-9:00 PM - Fri & Sat 5:00 -10:00 PM
  • Phone number
    (314) 421-6399
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mark Hibler
  • Private party facilities
    Al"s offers two beautiful private dining rooms as well as full restaurant accommodations. Special events, business gatherings/meetings, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, Al's attention to detail creates an outstanding dining experience for you and your guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown St. Louis
  • Cross street
    Biddle
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking, valet service upon request.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 523 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 1.7Value

NoiseModerate

523 Reviews
  1. TBALL

    VIP

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing experience we will never forget, really appreciate Gary. I highly recommend going, and look forward to visiting again.
    Al's RestaurantResponded on September 18, 2024
    Thank you for the great rating and kind words. We're so glad we could be a part of the birthday celebration and very much appreciate your business!

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  2. PhillyT

    VIP

    St. Louis

    83 reviews

    5.0

    83 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our first time at Al’s and we had heard so many wonderful stories of the place and it did not disappoint. This is a St. Louis landmark. Almost 100 years old. The old school service and decor made for a memorable evening. The escargot, steaks and Bananas Foster were all delicious. This is a great place for a special event. We will be back!
    Al's RestaurantResponded on September 18, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful review. It was our pleasure to serve you and our goal to provide not only outstanding food and service, but also a special memorable evening. We truly appreciate your business and look forward to seeing you in the near future.

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  3. Sara

    VIP

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I didn’t go to eat this time. I just went and had a quick drink at the very awesome bar with my new buddy Gary. Reservation still needed. This is a reservation only spot. I love it. Almost 100 years old. Such an institution.
    Al's RestaurantResponded on September 18, 2024
    Thank you for the great review and kind words - it is always a pleasure to serve you!!

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  4. Annette

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were the only 2 people in the entire place from 5:30-7:40pm; a lonely dining experience except for the waiter that barely left our table. He share historical info about the place almost the entire meal, leaving little opportunity for romantic banter with my date. My strip stake had good flavor but was so tough I felt like I might choke trying to swallow it. The wine selection was limited and in my opinion low quality wines. The cooked carrots were great and so was the Caesar salad but for $440, this is not a restaurant I will try again.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely one of the most wonderful dining experiences in the US. 😎

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  6. Hallie

    St. Louis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Couldn’t have had a better experience! Wonderful service and meal.
    Al's RestaurantResponded on August 8, 2024
    Thank you for the excellent rating and comments. More importantly, we are glad you enjoyed the food and service as we strive to provide an outstanding and unique dining experience to all of our guests. It was our pleasure to serve you - we truly appreciate your business. Hope to see you again in the near future as we approach our 100th anniversary!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    St. Louis

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant should NOT have these negative reviews. There's truly a miscommunication. Know before you go... Al's is a historic gem that we need to appreciate in our community. Al's is not for everyone. It can't be changed inside or outside because it's on the STL Historic Landmark list so it is old, dark and nostalgic. There is NO menu. The servers explain what is available for courses 1-6. This is a table side, fine dining, top of the line food restaurant. It is expensive. Men must wear a jacket. It's old school. The servers have been there 40 plus year Al's opened in 1925 so it's almost 100 years old! There are 130 historic landmarks in St. Louis. The Eads Bridge is #1 and Al's restaurant is #130. Frank Sinatra had his own table. Henry Fonda had a table. The list goes on. This spot is right on the riverfront and frequented by passengers via the river before the use of highways. Al's is the only restaurant to ever win an Emmy Award under the documentary category. It's the oldest family owned restaurant in the same location in STL. It's in its 3rd and 4th generation of ownership. I had the Table aside Caesar, Chilean Seabass, Al’s Potatoes and Broccoli! All was delicious. #stlouispescatarianapproved Stop in and see my new buddy Gary. He's a peach.
    Al's RestaurantResponded on August 8, 2024
    Thank you for the kind words and ratings. We truly appreciate the opportunity to provide guests with more than just excellent food and service, by providing an outstanding fine-dining experience with the lost art of tableside service. So many guests are also interested in the stories and history of Al's; it looks like your server shared a few. Your business is very much appreciated and we hope to serve you again as we begin our countdown to our 100th anniversary.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A once great place that is clearly dying…it’s time to let it go. Nice looking bar, but it was closed because they have no bartender on a Thursday night. They will brag about all the famous guests from decades ago, but are currently only staffed to serve 10 guests a night…so expect a completely dead dining room. Prices seem about what you expect for fine dining, until you see how tiny the potions are and will likely want to order two entrees, which brings the price up to around $150 a person just for food. To top off the evening, the manager had the gal to claim they are the only true fine dining experience in the entire state of Missouri, lucky us 😂
    Al's RestaurantResponded on August 8, 2024
    Thank you great food & ambiance ratings, & expressing your opinion. With the added time & attention of tableside service, reservations are staggered & kept to certain counts for each server to give the attention & experience guests deserve. We are not a "turn the table over" restaurant; the table is yours for the evening. You shared with your server your food was outstanding. Our portion sizes have always been generous and align with portions at other fine dining restaurants. Like most of our guests, you were able to take home a “doggie bag” to enjoy later. We can't always accommodate bar service before dinner, but encourage guests to enjoy our unique bar for drinks afterward. We know the dining scene in Houston is quite different than St. Louis, and we did appreciate your business.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    VIP

    Lake of the Ozarks

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellence…
    Al's RestaurantResponded on August 8, 2024
    Thank you for the excellent ratings and comment. It was our pleasure to serve you and we truly appreciate your business!

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  10. RandallH

    VIP

    New Orleans

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Arrived at 6 o’clock our reservations at 6:15.  The door was locked. We run the doorbell, which we thought was strange. No cars in the parking lot only two cars in the back. 615. The door was unlocked. Only 2 people in the restaurant. Strangest experience I have ever experience.  Food was not good. I would not recommend. Over priced. $411 for 2 The wine was old !!!

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FAQs

Al's Restaurant is rated 4.6 stars by 523 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for Al's Restaurant

1200 N. First St., St. Louis, MO 63102

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Biddle
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown St. Louis
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Tues-Thurs 5:00-9:00 PM - Fri & Sat 5:00 -10:00 PM
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Parking, valet service upon request.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mark Hibler
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (314) 421-6399
  • Private party facilities
    Al"s offers two beautiful private dining rooms as well as full restaurant accommodations. Special events, business gatherings/meetings, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, Al's attention to detail creates an outstanding dining experience for you and your guests.
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