“While we did not use the Franklin as our venue, we did use them as our caterer for our wedding and we simply cannot say enough good things. Christina and her whole team are so nice and were an absolute dream to work with, and their food is the absolute best! Everything we tasted, from salads to appetizers to main dishes, during the process was so good and so many of our guests were raving about their themed BBQ dinner. Whether its just for catering, or for their whole event space package, you cannot go wrong with this team. We would choose them again without a second thought...so so great!”
“Visited St. Louis for a few days, and ended up going to BarK multiple times. The staff is extremely friendly, and food was also very good. It’s a fun place whether you bring your dogs, or just go hang out.”
“My favorite place in all of Forest Park. It is a lovely, open air pavilion that has played hosts to weddings and festivals and any number of events. It overlooks a pretty water fall and pool and, across the way, The Boat House restaurant and boat rental and one of the park's lakes. It's very close to the Saint Louis Zoo, so you can hear the zoo's train whistle sometimes. It's a peaceful spot.”
“I would like to first start by saying that Sunnie and Valerie are two of the most professional people I have met. From the day I reached out to them communication was great. They both listened to my vision, asked questions, responded timely to emails and was patient when I had changes.Not only was my vision executed to perfection but the additional details that Sunie and Valerie added to incorporate my daughter’s personality was top tier. Her Sweet 16 was a priceless moment that even brought tears to her eyes when she walked in to see the final results.I can’t thank them enough for giving me a piece of mind during the entire process and I look forward to booking at their venue for future events. Five stars across the board!”
“Our guests raved about how great the service was, how nice everyone was, and how pretty the venue was - really had a beautiful wedding here! Jordan and Raven were clutch in the weeks leading up to the event.”
“This place does not get enough recognition! Zoomies has lots of food, beverage, and treat options, I get something new each time! I also love strolling around the pet shop. Lots of fun treats for pups too. The dog park could use a little updating, but it's still always a great time for us!”
“The Grand U was a perfect location for Project Compassion's fundraiser.The space was spacious, clean, and equipped with everything we needed.Our Caterer had plenty of space to spread out and serve meals.There wasn't anything we needed that The Grand U team didn't provide.The level of professionalism from start to finish is worth 5-stars alone.You won't regret allowing them to host your next event.”
“I was at the U for several events. Seeing the outside of the building gave me an “awe” feeling. Inside , the brightness of everything drew my attention. Other attractions were the wall decor, the beautiful clean restroom and the sparkling chandelier. I had a wonderful experience and with no doubt I would return again.”
“Atmosphere is off the charts! I need to have a conversation with the chef about the BBQ shrimp. My adult boys smashed the smash burgers, the tahini dish is just okay, crab cake was decent, and drinks were spot on! The best thing about the station is just being here.”
“FREE admission for the zoo, always! Excellent place to take your family.The Animals Aglow is an awesome light experience everyone should see. It's a temporary exhibit so don't miss it!”
“We had our wedding reception at the Four Seas, and it couldn’t have gone better! The staff was so kind and helpful, the food was delicious, and the space was beautiful. Such a great venue!”
“Our October wedding held it's reception at the beautiful indoor/outdoor space at Mad Art. We had 140 guests in attendance and the space more than accommodated dining and dancing. Kelsey and Ron are awesome! They provided a personal, curated service from our first visit to view the space to our incredible tasting to some last minute decorating hours before the reception. This old jail has rustic and modern character, great art displays, and a staff that provides a royal treatment. Definitely consider Mad Art as an elite venue for your event hosting needs!”
“We had my daughter's wedding here and it was fantastic. Great atmosphere, great service, beautiful set up! Patty was wonderful to work with and nothing fell through the cracks. I would highly recommend for someone getting married that wants a great place that has a unique feel and flow.”
“Always fun ever since I was a small girl. Nostalgia is great not much has changed. Have been here for several different venues in my adult years and always a great time.”
“This would be an excellent location for parties, showers, or seminars/workshops.I was recently there for a funeral repast. From the looks of things, it could easily seat 150 people to 175. There is ample signage out front. Listed in Google, there is a full bar across the back, large round tables are available, and the place has nice restrooms, clean, well maintained.There is fenced-in, off street parking, and it looks to be fully wheelchair accessible. There are no stairs or steep inclines to get in from the outside. So, it would make a great local community networking spot, or place to conduct an Understanding Medicare or Senior Safe-money Workshop.”
“Stop what you’re doing, because you’ve found your caterer! We got married at the Boo Cat Club and the Christy was on the list of their preferred vendors. We initially took a liking to them simply because they were the cheapest by a landslide. Then we had our tasting and it was a no brainer. The food at our reception was even better than the tasting. We had a slight issue with cake plates and they solved it without a second thought - pretty much saving the day. They were flexible and the staff were so kind. Thank you so much!”
“Amazing venue. Beautiful interior and wood work. Highly reasonable pricing. The owner and his daughter are very easy to work with and the space is perfect for events. Has a prep space for those looking for an affordable diy space.”
“Wow! We decided to end our anniversary outings with our first trip to Circus Flora at the Big Top and it totally didn't disappoint! We got to see Undercover on opening night, bravo guys especially to The Flying Archers! Keep up the effort!The theme and skill involved was on point. Also it was hilarious!We sat in the second row which was totally worth it! However the place is small so any seat is a good seat I think.Tix were a little hard to find on their website but once you find the right webpage it's simple. Please go support!”
“This place is awesome. Ted (community manager) makes it 10X awesome when he smiles at you and welcomes you with totally positive energy every single day. Without fail ?”
“Spectacular would be an understatement!! 10 stars for the best and nicest most professional service - Maggie was a dream coordinator for our sons wedding. Food was the best wedding food we have ever had. Butlers pantry catering! Entire staff goes over and above! Highly recommend!”
“My favorite spot to play bingo and slots. Safe comfortable environment. Staff is awesome. My only dilemma I have over the 20 yrs I've been playing there is that they have taken away the lottery, and real food. Your only chose of food is popcorn, pizza, hot dogs , nachos, and chili. All the items most, like myself can not eat.”
“The Museum is well organized and clean. The art and pictures tell a awesome story..
All of the outdoor events were amazing and well organized....the musicians are top flight and the atmosphere is very inviting...”
“Super friendly and helpful owner who helped me find just what I was looking for! I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for recyclables for a project or love to look for treasures that someone else no longer needed.”
“I went to Rose of the Hill for a luncheon with my fellow high school seniors during my senior year of high school in the spring of 2011. It’s a wonderful place to dine and the teachers gave out awards to certain students including me. I totally recommend this place for special occasions.”
“Had my daughters baby shower there 3 years ago. We really loved the place so much so we’re looking into having another event there this year. It was very hard when it came to catching someone to actually rent the place. But overall we loved it.”
“Our experience with Catering St. Louis & City Cottage was amazing. I can't recommend enough. We booked them for our small wedding, and had our ceremony & reception both at City Cottage (guest count was around 65). Everyone loved the food, the staff, and the environment. I will admit the location was a little iffy at first, but they have security on site the whole time for the parking lot & the party. It was so perfect - and for the guest count we had, it felt like the perfect space.Photos by The Marions”
“What a hidden gem!!! This venue is completely underrated! I had no idea it existed before last night. Saw Ed Bassmaster and it seemed like the perfect size venue. Once we got inside it opened up to this huge room; seats and tall tables were set up on the floor, the balcony had some open rail seating, but also some VIP areas that were made out of shopping containers!There was a merch stand, a bar with a ton of drink options, a vending machine and a little arcade! Bathrooms were clean also. Every staff member was so nice and welcoming. Bartenders were quick! Such a cool vibe.”
“It went well this year as far as the dancer I wanted, showed up. The line outside is another story. Ya'll should have someone out there selling signature drinks. We would love a cold beverage while waiting in line..You're welcome in advance for the GREAT idea.”