Carmine's Steak House

We spent over $200 for some O.K. steaks and twice baked potatoes that were bought from COSTCO. Waiter bashed Ruth's Chris and I wish we had spent our evening there....Twice baked's were hard as a rock and obviously bought from a wholesaler...when I complained...the waiter said..""Well, I guess they have been sitting back there for a while""...Should've ran when our waiter was outside trying to gather business and when I walked in...the place was empty.....Very upset we spent this much money at this dive....feel better knowing other people don't make the same mistake.....I would goto McDonalds before I ate this place again.... more

Hard to tell if the steaks are of good quality or not, because they were terribly overcooked. Medium-rare gets you medium-well. Very dry and tasteless. Same with the pork chops -- tough and dry. Also, the twice-baked-potatoes were clearly NOT freshly made. They were heated up from frozen and tasted gritty, like the kind you buy pre-made from Sam's Club. A huge, huge disappointment. This is clearly a hotel restaurant and nothing more. Don't be fooled. Cons: Steaks are horrible, twice-baked-potatoes are nasty more

The service was the best part. Had a very veteran waiter who knew when to play it tight and knew when to play it loose. Went there with a group of friends and acquaintances. The man who invited us was very wealthy and fairly tight with owner. Had read reviews and thought this was a very expensive place. Not true. Sure the better steaks were up around 55 bucks, but they were huge. A 10 oz filet was only 35. That's abut right for a good filet. On to the dinner itself. I had the filet gorgonzola. The filet (8 oz) was tender, but not top notch. I have bought equals at the store, and had better at an old place called The Elevator in Belleville years ago. The potatoes were OK. I got the Au gratin potatoes. They had some pepperocinis to liven it up. Like I said, it was OK. My fiance got the twice baked and didn't eat hardly any of it. Her friend did the same. I asked how it was and she said not too good. Would I go again. Possibly. The staff was very nice and they provided excellent first class service. If I want the best in STL I guess I still need to try Tony's. Pros: Really good service Cons: Thin vegetable choice more

I brought my staff to St. Louis for a weekend getaway and found Carmine's on this website. Pros: Nice ambience Cons: Food did not taste fresh. The seafood had a strong ammonia taste, steaks were over cooked and the deserts were frozen. more

I went to Carmines with a large group of people, It was highly recommended by the business we are visiting. It has a geat location, excellent staff, and the food was to die for. Every single item from your appetizers through dinner and dessert was cooked to perfection and served with finess. I felt like royalty. Pros: everything Cons: nothing more

My family recently celebrated an anniversary at Carmine's and we just loved it! We were met with friendly service at the door. The complimentary valet parking is a blessing downtown. I can't even begin to say enough good things about our waiter, Thomas; he was wonderful and made the evening even more memorable. Pros: Food, service more

The unique, ""bone in"" steak is appreciated by those rare individuals who desire outstanding flavor and tenderness. I dine here frequently and count it as an unfound gem in the local dining scene. The steaks,salads, choice of potato, and outstanding service are on par with any of the top steak houses in the United States. The food is consistently good and well worth the value for the money! Pros: quality of food, value, ambience more

If you want a quiet, sophisticated steak house, then you have to try Carmine's. This new, classy restaurant has fantastic atmosphere, service and great food. This is a St Louis steak house that is in a league of it's own. If you want a noisy, busy, mediocre steak house, go elsewere. Even the side dishes and salads are great. With free valet parking and the best steaks in town, you can't go wrong. Pros: free parking, atmosphere, relaxed & quiet more

Our experiences at Carmine's are some of the best we've enjoyed in St. Louis. Toasted Ravioli are a must. The House Salad is superb. The Bone-In Ribeye is quite simply the best steak I have ever had. Also wonderful is the Filet Gorgonzola and the South African lobster tails. A nice wine list and the servers are attentive and helpful without hovering around you or being to pushy. May be considered expensive, but nothing is a la carte, so really the best deal in town for a great steak. I strongly recommend anyone to try this gem of restaurant. Pros: Complimentary Valet more