Mainlander

“Absolutely delicious and incredible service. Fresh and local ingredients in a creative way. The portions were very generous which is not always the case at comparable dining experiences.”

“We came here for an anniversary and it was beyond special. The staff were so kind, even writing a personalized card and sparklers with our dessert. The food was well done and very well paced as far as the courses went. Cocktail pairing was a perfect addition I would 100% love to go again.”

“The best meals I’ve had in my life I usually describe as “an experience.” I certainly had an experience at Mainlander. This is St. Louis’s premier restaurant. The service is warm and everybody who delivered a dish or a drink to our table was excited about it. You won’t find this kind of enthusiasm from a service team anywhere else. The food here is best described as “fusion” but the cool part is they’re fusing so many different things. Last night we had a menu inspired by Chinese, German and Midwestern cuisines—the resulting flavors were as comforting as they were creative. Even the most innovative dishes here are grounded and familiar. It’s also worth noting that they have a great beverage program. The cocktails are sensational. Really some of the best around. They have a rotating Mai Tai that changes every month and it’s always a highlight. Mainlander is simply the best.”

“Such a special experience last night at Mainlander. One of the best meals I’ve ever had in St. Louis! Their new location in CWE is amazing- every detail thoughtfully crafted from the wall paper to the lamps/lighting to the artwork. The food was delicious and sourced with such care and purpose. The entire staff was kind, informative and joyful. They all just seemed really happy to be there and made the night really special. Can’t wait to go back!”

“Service was great, but the food didn’t quite deliver. Out of six appetizers, only the dumpling mac stood out, despite the use of high-quality ingredients. Most appetizers lacked balance in seasoning, and the salad dressings were overly tangy. The rainbow trout with honey crisp sweet potato and asparagus was the best part of the meal, though I wasn’t a fan of the mint yogurt. The loud atmosphere and the glass straws were also kind of a turn-off.”