“ So I went back. Josh, the manager was working this 1/19:2025 and I stopped in. And guess what I had my French onion soup with goat cheese!!! The French onion soup is the BOMB!!!! It's bone sticking / warms the soul on a 29 degree winter day!!!! It's one of the reasons I love this place!!! So ask for Josh... if you need to make changes on the menu due to food allergies. I hope this last!!! This is a good place, and one of the longest standing restaurants in Layfatte Square. ”

“ Over 7 years later, aaaaand they're STILL the whole package! Cocktails - fantastic! Food - DEEElicious! Service - perfect! And being in a back room makes it a little quieter and cozy. Love everything about this place and there are still things on the menu that I'd love to try. OH, almost forgot the desserts! DIVINE!!! Though I can't find them on a menu so that I can label my photos correctly.... ”

“ Polite Society was such a cute place to grab dinner and drinks with some friends! The food was all delicious and our waitress was so nice. The broccolini appetizer was 12/10 - definitely recommend. All serving sizes were decently large which i can always appreciate. Decent drink selection to choose from as well. ”

“ A hundred years ago, you could imagine the well-crafted façade to the Polite Society and the surrounding strip as part of a bustling main street in a very well-to-do part of St. Louis. These days, the street is much quieter, but the interior of the Polite Society surely harkens back to these more elevated times. My drink was a custom rendition of a French 75 that the bartender cheerily prepared while entertaining me with friendly banter about things to do in the surrounding area. Eventually, I moved on to food, where the Seared Scallops were an intense culinary delight. The scallops themselves were cooked to perfection, and the various accoutrements -- although simply prepared -- combined together to render complex sensory pleasure in every bite. ”

“ I cannot say enough good things about Polite Society! We had the pleasure of working with Josh to host our Rehearsal Dinner in the upstairs area. The process was seamless and the guests raved about the food for weeks after. We returned for my birthday dinner and Josh was our waiter. We were sat in a cozy corner next to a beautiful map on the wall. The vibe was very intimate. Once again, the food was amazing and Josh made our experience even better with his amazing service. The kitchen team is always very cautious with my food allergies and go above and beyond to make sure guests are well taken care of. Polite Society will forever be a special place for me and my husband to return to for many years to come. ”

“ Enjoyed brunch on a Saturday at 11 w reservations for a party of 4 (one vegan) First -- one of the most impressive bar selections I've ever seen. Several mezcal's i didn't recognize and overall what a great spot to just grab a really well made cocktail Then let's talk about the service -- my boy Bailey appears out of the blue with a smile & an energy that is friendly, welcoming, & attentive. I ordered an egg white omelette w a side of the salsa & some biscuits / gravy. Friend ordered chicken and waffles Wife (vegan) ordered a custom breakfast burrito. Great prices, phenomenal experience, and a huge shout out to Bailey for the great service. ”

“ 10/10. The atmosphere is amazing. Very cozy and inviting especially on a cold winter night. They have an excellent wine selection and food options. Things are so fresh there and always very tasty. The cioppino was INCREDIBLE. Still thinking about that dish. This restaurant is definitely one of my very favorites in stl and does not disappoint. I have never had bad service here even on super busy nights. Parking can be challenging as it is street parking, but I promise it is worth it. ”

“ I recently dined at Polite Society, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. We ordered the Chicken and Waffles and the Ossobuco Hash--both were cooked to perfection and packed with incredible flavors. The crispy chicken with the waffles was heavenly, and the rich, savory flavors in the Ossobuco Hash were unforgettable. We ended up sitting at the bar since we didn't have reservations, so I'd highly recommend booking a table if you plan to visit, as the place is clearly popular. Our bartender was attentive, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome throughout the meal. I'm already looking forward to coming back for dinner to explore more of their menu. Polite Society is a gem--don't miss it! ”

“ Wow this was some of the best food I've had in a long time. We had steak, salmon, burger, and pork (burger and pork not pictured here). We also got broccolini and corn bread to start. Broccolini was amazinggggg! Corn bread too. Wish it had a little more honey butter on it is all. I personally had the steak with Brussels sprouts and fries. It was incredible. But I have to say, after trying the other plates, the pork had to be the best. It's braised all day and was super tender and flavorful. I will definitely be coming back for that pork! Our waitress was awesome and the vibe of the place was great. Had some fun book shelves near our table. 10/10! ”

“ What a gem! I love everything about this place. The building, the ambiance, the food and the service were spot on. As a newbie to Polite Society, we just tried a few appetizers and salad. When our food came out, the couple at the table next to us complimented us on our choices and said it made them second guess their appetizers. The presentation was gorgeous. I will start with the Deviled Eggs. This was my least favorite dish of the night. The capers were good and the roe was a nice touch that popped in your mouth but the eggs themselves were under seasoned. The PEI Mussels though!! I'm not a huge fan of mussels but Polite Society changed my mind! Absolutely delicious. The butter sauce was simply amazing and delicious to sop up with the generous portions of bread. This is a definite must try and will be the appetizer of choice on our next visit. The third appetizer we had was the Acorn Squash and it was delicious, as well. There was so much depth to this dish and the heat from the peppers and curry was, for lack of a better term, fire! Last, we had the Mixed Greens Salad. A salad is a salad, right? Not here. This salad was very good and dressed well. And that goat cheese and dressing...spot on. The couple next to us ordered the Crispy Broccolini and shared their thoughts with us. They raved about the broccolini which made me wish we'd tried it too but that's another excuse to come back. We will most definitely go back and try that Crispy Broccolini and a few of the Entrees. Let me tell you, we observed the entrees brought out for other diners and they all looked amazing and well portioned. To be continued... ”