Sidney Street Cafe

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Sidney Street Cafe in Saint Louis is a four star restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. This mildly expensive restaurant is in the Downtown neighborhood, and it's one of the popular places in the area. It's known for its contemporary offerings. Know before you go: this place features great views. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms.

User Reviews of Sidney Street Cafe

Yelp.com Review - by sarah c.

3.0 of 5 stars. Some locals took me here on a work dinner.A for ambiance and creativity.A on behalf of my co-workers' enthusiasm for the place.B- for the food from my perspective. The menu is very meat-heavy. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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Skip the bar; straight to dinner

My husband and I read this was to be one of the most romantic restaraunts in St. Louis, I agree it is not romantic. However, the excellent service made up for it! We decided to have a cocktail at the bar...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Tor B.

2.0 of 5 stars. I'd say Sidney Street CafA� is like a fireworks show on the Fourth of July.Bang, boom, bang, Ooooooo, Ahhhhhh, and then the Finale!And so it goes with my experience at Sidney Street. On previous visits...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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Good Food and Wine by Donna K. at InsiderPages

When I saw the menu, the wine list and the professional and attentive staff. The food was VERY good. I had all appetizers for dinner -- soup and southern rolls and veal ravioli. They were imaginative and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel P.

4.0 of 5 stars. UM Yeah.Homemade soups will knock your socks off.Homemade beignets are seriously out of controll...did i mention they come with every meal? We wanted to try so many appetizers that we picked a bunch...
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mrs. B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lives up to ALL the hype. No frills. No B.S. Amazing Food. Amazing Service. Everything on the menu is outstanding and worth trying...twice. Consistently great experiences through and through.
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Probably the best meal for your money in St. Louis. The food at this place is amazing, and the entrees come with your choice of soup or salad (both are pretty darn good).I swear by the Wasabe steak....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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NOT romantic

Excellent food. First class service. Friendly service. NOT romantic. I went to this restaurant ONLY because it was billed as romantic. Not so. Not in any manner. No way. I have no idea who thinks that a table...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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3RD times a charm!

Being a newbie to st.louis and not food lol. I needed a great place to entertain. a girlfriend mentioned this site so i checked it out and sidney street looked like the best place to entertain my client before...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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Beignets to melt in your mouth!!

This is the place to go if you want great service and excellent cuisine. We were surprised by the small size of the restaurant, and would definitely recommend reservations - especially on the weekend or for a...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Julia W.

4.0 of 5 stars. I hear the appetizers at Sidney Street are even better than the entrees, but I didn't partake in them when I visited. I also hear that Sidney Street is the most romantic restaurant in town, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Oh, Sidney Street Caf! How I love you! Soulard has a ton of good places to eat, but most of them are just traditional American restaurants without a whole lot of interesting or innovative menu...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by elizabeth k.

4.0 of 5 stars. I'd give a solid 3.5 stars. I'll round up to be generous.The beignets are amazing. Really really amazing. And they will refill them. I liked getting the salad or soup included. Skip the salad, go...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Ok, I am not a wealthy person. My fiance and I save up to be able to come here every couple of months or so after one of his coworkers recommended the place everyday for a month. Pushy? Perhaps,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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Our new favorite!

My husband took me here for my birthday last night. The service was excellent, as well as the food. I had the sea bass. You must try it. It's the best I've ever had! My husbad had a filet stuffed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Allan C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Amazing atmosphere and service. Food is pretty good.Hey guys, if you're going to go the "Asian" route, try to come up with something that won't be comparable to frozen dumpings and store bought...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tammy W.

5.0 of 5 stars. We wanted to go somewhere off the beaten path but with a great rep, and Sidney Street was the perfect spot. The menu is presented on a chalk board, and the servers tell you about each dish in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Betsey T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my brother in laws favorite restaurants in all of St. Louis. Really the waiter rattling off the menu for the night is part of the ambiance..the old brick building follows suit. We took...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tanner H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Tasty goodness in a quiet relaxing atmosphere! Service was impeccable, and the food was perfect. Might I suggest the Filet with a nice bottle of red wine? Mmm....
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rob C.

4.0 of 5 stars. Really can't think of anyone who doesn't like this place. I found the appetizers to be particularly good. Intimate setting. A commonly chosen special occasion restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Rex S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Simply outstanding! You get impeccable service and a meticulously prepared meal at a price reasonable for what you get. Every entree was under $30 and included starch and soup/salad. For the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana C.

5.0 of 5 stars. Best dinner in St. Louis in the "fancy dining" category. Excellent food, impeccable service. Beignet bread before dinner (don't fill up!). A bit pricey, but definitely worthwhile.
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Amazing food and service! Try the wasabi steak, you won't be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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Wonderful Appitizers

My sister-in-law introduced me to the wonderful food found at Sidney Street Cafe. Even though I live in California I try to make one visit there every time I am in St. Louis. When folks ask me what my favorite...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Johnny B.

5.0 of 5 stars. One of my favorite restaurants of all time and only Tony's rivals it for personal preference for me in St. Louis. The ambiance and atmosphere are simply fantastic, and the food lives up to it too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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Quite simply, the best restaurant in STL

I really do mean that. You may find restaurants with better entrees on a given night, a more extensive menu, a wonderful patio for a summer evening, etc. But, you won't find a more consistently excellent...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2006
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Sidney Street Cafe

A cozy restaurant, much in the NYC tradition. Very friendly service, delicious food, and a very nic...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Kerrianne D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sidney Street Cafe is one of my favorite places to eat. They have the best appetizers in the city.
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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Best in St. Louis

My family has been going to Sidney Street for the past 18 years and generally have had the same waiter (by request) during the entire time. All special occasions have been spent here. It is without a doubt the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/04/2006
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Beautiful Restaurant & Food

Sidney Street is one of the best restaurants in St. Louis. The menu is personally recited by the wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/29/2006
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Absolutely Wonderful

I have now been to this restaurant two times - both of which were fully enjoyable. Everything I've tried (and the company I was with) has been delicious. The serving sizes are extremely delicious. The wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/16/2006
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best in wish-i-were-rich dining. It's often billed as a great place to see and be seen, but really, it's just a good location to be with someone. The menu doesn't change as much as the chalkboard...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Stefani P.

4.0 of 5 stars. Perfect intimate date place and their beignet rolls in themselves are enough reason to go there.
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Yelp.com Review - by Jonathan P.

5.0 of 5 stars. Sidney Street Cafe is outstanding, from the ambiance to the service and food. Though dishes tend to be straightforward, the subtle flavoring of which they take advantage shows that it is possible to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2005
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Raves

This is the place! Sure it's a bit pricey, but between the wonderful service and the best food I've experienced in St. Louis - still a bargain. The server was not only knowledgeable about the menu - but had a...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2004
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Best in St. Louis

This is my favorite restaurant in St. Louis. The service is excellent, the food delicious, and the atmosphere romantic. I been going to Sidney Street for well over 12 years and have had a great experience...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2003
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Best in Town

The menu selection, food quality, service and ambiance combine to make this the best dining experience in St. Louis. The consistency of quality is unbelievable.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/18/2003
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One of St. Louis' Best

One of the best restaurants in St. Louis. Every time I have dined here the evening has been perfect. A great combination of food, service and atmosphere.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2003
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very interesting. I saw notta

The wife and my favorite place for special occasion. The atmosphere and ambience are incredible. You see all types of people from all walks of life. Folks in tuxedos to cutoffs (not necessarily recommended) as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2003
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st. louis ambiance

a true st. louis experience. dark, wooded, excellent food. the restaurant is kind of hard to find and is deep in the city.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/30/2002
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Romance in the Air

My husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, as we do every year, at Sidney Street Cafe. There is not a more romantic place to dine in this city. The setting and ambiance are beautiful and...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2002
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Perfect Dinner

As a St. Louis native and resident of Benton Park (I live a block away from Sidney Street) I can assure you Sidney Street ranks at the top of St. Louis restaurants. The top. I've been there probably 50 times...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2002
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Isn't it romantic?

Immediately upon entering Sidney Street Cafe, you are transformed back to a time where restaurants were for lovers. The ambiance, atmosphere, staff and food are sensually enticing to the mind, body and soul....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2002
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great food but NOT romantic

For the past number of years I have went to the Melting Pot for mine and my husband's anniversary but this year decided to switch it up a bit. We were swayed by city search's 2001 restaurant poll. Sidney...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2002
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Best of the best

The food, atmosphere, and service are all excellent, as good as they come. Best in St. Louis
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2002
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Wcities

located in a century-old building in benton park, south of downtown, sidney street cafe creates elegant american and continental cuisine. try the popular puff-pastry lobster turnovers for an appetizer....
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AOL CityGuide

st. louis favorite in benton park...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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10Best

this popular, multilevel restaurant is located in the benton park district. with its exposed brick walls, polished wood floors, huge windows, and old fashioned bar, it exudes a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere....
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Yahoo! Travel

What a delightful dining experience--from the warm biegnets to the after dinner coffee. We noted so many quaint details (the menu boards for both appetizers and main courses) and special efforts
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