Delmar Restaurant & Lounge
(314) 725-6565
6235 Delmar Blvd
Saint Louis,
MO
63130
38.6556
-90.3006
Neighborhood: West End
Last updated 5.09.09
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The Scene
A swank, smoky supper club with a black-and-maroon motif, the Delmar is one of the nicest joints in town. Seating can be a problem--even if you secure a table early, half your party will have its backs to the stage. But it's worth a little pain in the neck because the Delmar books some of St. Louis' most capable players. If you're a jazz fan hunting for the real stuff--music that's inspired, not paint-by-numbers rehash--this is the place.
The Food
The core dishes are the same year-round, but Chef Jimmy Russell gets creative with seasonal soups and daily specials. His white-bean and andouille-sausage soup is a lusty stew of cannellini beans, spicy smoked pork sausage, diced celery, shredded carrots, onions and garlic. Or try Russell's overstuffed pillows of portobello ravioli blanketed with peppery pesto cream sauce.
User Reviews
gignoux
May 15, 2009
I had like the Delmar lounge until I went there with a couple of friends. I had an out of state ID which they rejected because it didn't have a hologram. It was an ID that wasn't supposed to have a hologram, I was 25 at the time. After we argued with the owner about his rejection of the ID (2 mins) he claimed to call the cops and told us he could do anything he wanted to us. He then without provocation punched my friend in the face. A cop came and proceeded to handcuff us against the side of the building. We asked the cop what we were being arrested for and the only possible answer was being punched in the face. After 45 minutes of holding us at the side of the lounge the cop let us go because he knew that he had no grounds to arrest or hold us. I haven't been back in 3.5 years.
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Anonymous
September 01, 2006
The Delmar is a quiet place to catch an early dinner, with eclectic music and drawn shades. The food is good and reasonably priced (10-15 per plate), the drinks are on the expensive side but it's a good deal overall. The feel of the place changes dramatically after 10pm, though as the bar scene starts. It's a fun place to get a drink in the Loop later at night.
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sphinxripht
July 20, 2005
This place is one of the best in the Loop and st.louis in general. It has a great atmosphere. I was worried at first because i had heard a few reviews say that the service behind the bar was not very good but I found it to be excellent. The staff moved quick and seemed always eager to serve. The highlight of the place for me though was the music. I keep reading that Jazz was played in the early part of the evening which is excellent but in the night, after 11 or so, 2 DJ's spinned until the place closed. They played some great music, not techno but just a great mix, everything from great rock classics to some smooth beats by "A tribe called quest". Overall this is a great place and I look forward to a return.
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When to Go:
If you prefer a soundtrack with your meal, check out live jazz musicians every Friday night.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Bars & Pubs, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Romantic Dining, People Watching, Date Spot, Group Dining, Live Music, Bar Scene
Cuisine:
Eclectic & International, Traditional American, Vegetarian, Italian
