03/31/09

Example: great place for good bread

by tydy

I've always wanted to try this place out. Would this be a place that Bradford Kessler would come to??

• Pros: Example: best croissants in town
• Cons: What are the drawbacks?

08/06/08

Best food in the world

by 110Danielle011

theresa was my waitress and she was very patient and considerable... she kept asking me if my food was alright and of course the food was the best thing about the whole experience!! Their food Was so tasty that i almost bursted out of my chair and said i love this pub (or) restaurant!!

• Pros: i love every thing about the place!!!!
• Cons: a long waiting line.

01/29/07

A Must if you are in St. Louis

by btusmccoy

My boyfriend was in St. Louis on business this past weekend, so it was my job to find an activity for us. I think for this one he'll love me for life because is can't stop talking about it. Montez Coleman was playing and he is awesome. You can't top the atmosphere and the food is delicious also. The Bistro is not too big but also not to small so that you can get a good feel for the music. It's not too crowded but the crowd vibes to the artists. The presentation of the food is a class act also. Our impression of St. Louis was very dismal until we went to Jazz at the Bistro, at first I had my intentions were to never return to St. Louis but now I'll think twice especially if I can visit The Bistro again. It's a must if you are ever in St. Louis.

With a few rare exceptions--a university gig or a one-off at a rock club--this is, bafflingly, the only club in town to regularly book touring jazz acts.

by Contributor

The Rep
Actually, the club doesn't even do that regularly; it's a restaurant that offers a six-month series called Jazz at the Bistro; at other times, they book local jazz artists. However, the Bistro's reputation, while lacking any true competition, is unparalleled.

The Scene
A nice, upscale joint in the heart of the midtown arts district, the Bistro books big-name jazz artists who, while perhaps not the most adventuresome lot, are nonetheless excellent inheritors of the tradition. Which is to say, the club is more conservative in its bookings than it should be; don't expect progressive freakouts, fusion or free jazz.

One Drawback
It's a fantastic, intimate space, though the restaurant policy of charging both a cover and having a $5 minimum is cost prohibitive to the bohos and beats.

10/02/02

The Best Jazz Club in Town

by daveradley

Saw James Moody last Friday night and the evening was perfect. We were celebrating our anniversary and were congratulated from the stage by the emcee. The room is fantastic, great sitelines and sound system. This is easily the best and classiest place in town to hear live jazz, it is perhaps one of the best jazz venues in the world! We will definately be back

• Pros: Great Jazz, Romantic, Classy

06/25/02

A Class Act

by Meang

My wife and I went to see Ahmad Jamal, we were so excited to see an artist who in my opinion is a living legend, the staff, especially the host/mc, were courteous and welcoming. We were able to get a table close to the front and really felt connected to Mr. Jamal and the band. It was a great evening of music in a beautiful setting. We will definately be back.

• Pros: Great music, valet parking, elegant setting