05/15/09

"Owner" punched my friend in the face

by gignoux

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.

• Pros: Good atmosphere
• Cons: Owner punched my friend in the face

07/20/05

Great spot to hit up as the night goes on

by sphinxripht

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.

• Pros: Great crowd, Great bartenders, awesome atmosphere
• Cons: little pricey

08/14/03

A preeminent jazz club--with good food.

by Contributor

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.

11/05/02

$20 meal

by jen_funk

The $20 meal before 6 (or 7...I don't remember) is a great value. You get an entree & your choice of soup or salad and dessert. All four entrees we tried were excellent.

10/28/02

Excellent Atmosphere!

by STL_Girl

I love Delmar Lounge. The food is excellent, the atmophere is even better. Several times a week you will find live jazz playing, great for after dinner drinks.

07/29/02

food in the belly

by aeweezer

this is the only restaurant i've eaten at where the salmon tastes as good as my dad's. the restaurant is a bit pricey for a college student like me, but i really think it's worth the splurge because the food is excellent and the atmosphere is intimate. and if you go early (before 7 i believe) there is a dinner special, making the price of your meal quite reasonable.

• Pros: friendly service, cozy
• Cons: hard to find parking

06/07/02

Great place

by ggrooms

The service is very friendly...the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is eclectic and not pretentious. One of my top 5 in Saint Louis for anytime dining.

• Pros: excellent food, nice bar selection, great atmosphere
• Cons: restrooms, parking