Best Restaurants for Business Meals in Maplewood

This was Valetine's Day and they were well prepped to service a largenumber of people. We made a reservation well in advance and asked to be seated in the "rear area" separated from the bar area -- which is usually quieter. We eat there about 2-3 times each year, for apecial occasions like a birthday, anniversary, etc. The food is always excellent They had their full menu available on Valentines Day, with a couple of special items added. Our waiter was very attentive without hovering -and was very friendly. We went with the 4-course tasting menu. We highly recommend the beet salad and the egg raviolo for the first two courses. The homemade pastas are also great. With one quartino of white wine and iced tea, our total for the evening was about $215 a couple of "upgrades" in the tasting menu and including tip. It's a bit of a pricy place, but well worth it for a treat!

We dined at Oceano Bistro on Valentine's Day evening. Though we had reservations, we had to wait about 15 minutes for our table, which wasn't a problem at all considering the occasion and the large number of people who were there. The service was great and met our every need and request. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. The wine selection is extensive and one doesn't have to pay a hefty price for a bottle. Oceano Bistro is one of our favorites and well worth the experience.

Really good experience. Went at 5 pm on Valentine’s Day and it was not crowded at all. So, it was quiet and we got lots of service attention. Drinks were good and food was outstanding. Menu was reduced for the holiday, as you would expect. But, still had several choices in varying price ranges. It was much more crowded by the time we left.

The Crossing continues to be an excellent choice for fine dining in St. Louis. The food and service are excellent. The night we were there it was somewhat noisier than past visits due to several large tables of men some of whom spoke and laughed loudly throughout the evening. When they left it was pleasant. I think the British are right when they say Americans do not know how to speak quietly at the dinner table.

Always wonderful, lots of customers. That's understandable because the food is awesome!!