02/03/09

highly recommended

by enquirer

I visited Andria's for the 1st time last year & if you go I don't think you'll be disappointed. If you're goin on a Saturday night I would recommend gettin there early cause they don't take reservations on Saturdays & it is always crowded on Saturdays (of course). Anyway, the restaraunt is very charming & the staff are friendly (which you can't take for granted nowadays) & the steaks are in the close to perfect category. The sauce they use to grill the steaks is not overbearing & compliments the flavor of the steak nicely. My strip was cooked exactly as ordered. The house salad dressing was very nice & an extra large Idaho spud wrapped in plain brown paper was a perfect companion for this great steak. My wife's fillet was also cooked exactly as she ordered it & was a very nice cut of meat. There are some good steak houses in (St. Louis) & I've tried alot of them, but Andria's is worth trekkin into to Illinois & is not hard to find. The atomosphere is nice for the dating crowd out there & couples, but probably not the best place to bring small children. My birthday is comin up in a couple of weeks & I thought about tryin another steak emporium I've yet to enter, but with the way the economy is I can't take a chance on blowin $90+ on a meal only to be disappointed. I think I'll just go to Andria's instead & know it's gonna be good.......

• Pros: great steaks, nice atmosphere, friendly staff
• Cons: long waits on Saturday nights if you don't get there early

09/10/07

No complaint but not what I was expecting

by jacobmn

Most of the reviews on city search laud Andria's as an amazing place. The descriptions here made me think of a quiet little Victorian home adorned with candles and small, intimate tables tucked into every corner. While it wasn't quite that way, the service was friendly and the food was still pretty good. I expected more from the experience based on the sensational reviews, but I also expected to pay more, so was not disappointed overall. If you want to spend $90 on a meal for two and don't mind average steakhouse fare, this isn't a bad choice at all.

08/11/06

The Best-hands down

by sprusa6

This restaurant is such a special place. It is a little off the beaten path, but not hard to find by any means. The beautiful home turned restaurant has a very personal and intimate atmosphere that is perfect for couples or small groups. The wait staff is fantastic at accomodating any requests and is attentive throughout the dining experience. The first time I went to Andria's, my date told me that I should try the filet. It was the absolute best thing I had ever tasted. The entire menu of seafood, chicken, and chops looks fabulous, but I just cannot bring myself to order anything other than the filet. The appetizers and desserts are to die for as well. If you like a cocktail before dinner, there is a great bar that sits in away from the dining room. It reminds me of a gentlemen's club(ladies welcome though of course) and the drinks are mixed perfectly. The a la carte menu is a little pricey, but once you have tasted the food, I think you will agree that it is worth every penny. The only negative thing I can say about this place is that on New Years Eve and Valentine's Day, they do not serve any appetizers due to the large number of tables turned. Other than that, I say make reservations and be ready to enjoy a wonderful time and Andria's!