From the President....
The Broadway Oyster Bar has been a favorite after work spot for as long as I can remember. It has a certain charm and a loyal clientele. As far as Oyster Bar's go, it is no comparison to the selection and quality of oysters at the Demun Oyster Bar. However, you get the sense that the Broadway Oyster Bar is not trying to be anything more than exactly what it is: a Cajun restaurant where customers can unwind and have a great meal at the same time. The music starts later so you can really make a night of an experience at the Broadway Oyster Bar if that is what you choose to do.
The restaurant is rustic to say the least. The building is cavernous with different rooms for diners. Hard to tell how big the inside really was. Our dining room was pretty cramped but there weren't very many other parties so it worked out well for us. Our diners rated the atmosphere at 3 1/2 spoons.
In general the restaurant was very accommodating. They do not take reservations but promised to make sure we would have a table since we were dining on a week night. What was annoying is that they also do not separate the check so we were forced to figure the bill out on our own. With the technology available with today's restaurant software, I do not understand restaurants that inconvenience their diners in this way. However, as far as the actual dinner service, I could not ask for better. I made a special request for a different type of pasta and when it came out wrong, our waitress had it corrected immediately. The dining room we ate in is small so she was never far away in case we needed anything. Diners rated the service at 4 spoons.
Lastly, the raison d'etre: the food. In general, everyone enjoyed their food. Everything had a Cajun kick, however, that all of us were not expecting. One diner was unable to eat much of her food because of the level of spice. That makes sense for a Cajun restaurant but its nice to be able to accommodate diners with differing palates. Drinks were tasty. There were some nice fruity options. However, these are not the sophisticated creative drinks you might find at an upscale bar but more of the fruit punch variety.
Overall, diners gave the restaurant 4 spoons. Good food, good drinks, good friends, a good time was had by all!
1/22/14
December Council Meeting: 1111 Mississippi, 12/7
For December's Clubs Council dinner, we went to Erica's restaurant of choice, 1111 Mississippi. A club favorite, it did not disappoint. The unique and lively atmosphere, along with impeccable customer service makes this St. Louis original a must-do. I ordered the special, which was a pan-seared tuna. While my server made sure it was prepared to my liking, this selection was a risk for me, as I think this was my first time having a tuna entree. While it wasn't my favorite, it was well-prepared, and I don't think my opinion on this one should be a concern for more "acquainted" turf lovers. Everything else was delicious, and the rest of the table was also pleased. Another diner said, "The Ribeye was excellent as always and the tillamook potatoes authority gratin was the perfect accompaniment." The only true critique raised was that parking can sometimes be challenging, as it's generally a battle for curb space, and it is not clear if patrons are allowed to park in the northside lot. So, yes people, I'm going to do it: Five spoons! Let me just say, customer service goes a long way, and other restaurants could learn a thing or two from 1111's example. Short and sweet this time around, but the 5 spoon rating sums it up. I highly recommend checking out this city gem if you have yet to get there. What do you think of 1111 Mississippi? Please rate and review below!
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