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SqWires, St. Louis, MO

SqWires

4.4
4.4
775 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
1415 S. 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
  • Great for brunch
  • Good for special occasions
St. Louis" most ardent food-lovers are regulars at SqWires. Our seasonal menu, created by owner and executive chef, Bethany Budde, features creative interpretations of classic American cuisine, with the freshest seafood, prime meats, and indulgent desserts with our trademark simplicity and richness of flavor. Located in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood, in the former Western Wire Factory, SqWires preserved original 19th century elements and added handcrafted fireplaces, comfortable leather banquette seating, restored overhead factory pulley systems, industrial ceiling fans and exposed brick and beams to create a notable setting for you to meet and eat and drink. Our outdoor dining is available to enjoy the St. Louis weather in spring and summer.
With an extensive martini menu, ten local craft beers on draft, 50 wines and full bar the choices are sure to please, as is live blues and jazz Thursday through Sunday.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Bethany Budde-Cohen, Owner
  • Catering
    The chefs at SqWires Restaurant work their culinary magic for your parties in our unique catering spaces or at your home or office. Our options emphasize flexibility and we will tailor the menu to fit your specific needs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whether buffet style or multi-course plated meals, cocktail receptions or boxed lunches, SqWires will ensure that your event is a masterpiece. SqWires Annex accommodates seated and cocktail events up to 150 guests. The Front Room is a more intimate setting perfect for groups of 60 or less.
  • Private party facilities
    Wedding ceremonies & receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties, holiday parties, business meetings & luncheons – you name it…we would love to help you!
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Cross street
    Park Avenue, Lafayette Square
  • Parking details
    SqWires offers easy parking in our private lot, as well as ample on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    Just a three-minute cab-ride from downtown, SqWires is a 15 minute walk from the Union Station Metrolink Station.
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday brunch, featuring artists showcasing the best of St. Louis" rich jazz and blues traditions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 775 people are saying

SqWires reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

775 Reviews
  1. Chuck

    St. Louis43 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding experience at SqWires for our 44th wedding anniversary. Perfect intimate table next to the fireplace; plus a terrific waiter, Mark; plus a delightful dinner made for a magical evening.
    SqWiresResponded on December 31, 2019
    Thank you so much Chuck! I will pass your comments along to Mark & the rest of the staff. Thanks for celebrating with us - happy anniversary!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 7, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    There were 6 of us Mom daughter and 2 birthdays! My sister and I our Mom and both of our daughters plus 1 daughter in law! Celebrating my birthday and my sisters bday!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went to this restaurant for the first time with a big group yesterday. It was everyone’s first time. Our server, Michael was fabulous! We couldn’t of asked for a better server. We will definitely be back & will request to have Michael!
    SqWiresResponded on December 2, 2019
    Thank you so much for the great review! We will definitely pass your comments along to Michael and the rest of the staff! Look forward to serving you again soon!

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  4. Tennismatch

    Chicago5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on December 1, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good service, rustic atmosphere with Instagram worthy food! Great for date night or fun with friends! I will be back!🙂
    SqWiresResponded on December 2, 2019
    Thank you so much! Look forward to serving you again soon and seeing those awesome Insta shots :)

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  5. mitzif

    St. Louis19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am a Vegan. There were great choices and sooo tasty. Ww had a wonderful brunch!!
    SqWiresResponded on December 2, 2019
    Thank you so much! Happy to hear you enjoyed your brunch visit. Look forward to serving you again soon!

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  6. Gabriel

    St. Louis3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on November 30, 2019

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Popular destination. A little loud with the musician playing. Real fire a nice touch on a cold,dreary night.
    SqWiresResponded on December 2, 2019
    Thanks for your feedback Gabriel. Aside from the volume of the musician, could you please provide more details behind your ratings? We do take our guest reviews seriously and are always looking for ways to improve.

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  7. FamilyTime

    St. Louis1 review

    5.0

    Dined on November 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made SqWires a pre-thanksgiving celebration for my two daughters, husband and me. The food was delicious. We each ordered something different (pot pie, stuffed pork chop, meatloaf and blackened mango salmon). After multiple tastings of each other’s food, we still couldn’t come to a consensus about what was the best! Thank you for the perfect evening!!
    SqWiresResponded on November 29, 2019
    Thank you for the wonderful review! So glad you enjoyed your pre-thanksgiving family meal!

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  8. jessie VIP

    St. Louis27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on November 27, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We come here about one to two times a year when we visit family in St Louis - it is always amazing service and the food never disappoints
    SqWiresResponded on November 29, 2019
    Thank you so much Jessie!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I thought there would be more options on the annex (buffet) menu. Online it states crab legs, which were not on the buffet at all. Also the lettuce /salad mix just sitting out with no ice under it was kind of a turn off, as well as the salad dressings that were in bud vases (for flowers). A bit awkward. Online it also states that there is LIVE piano MUSIC played during the annex brunch. That was not the case on 11/24. He played random pieces from songs for maybe 10 minutes. It was kind of weird.
    SqWiresResponded on November 29, 2019
    Thanks for your feedback. Though online it mentions the buffet changes weekly, I'm sorry you felt there weren't enough options. The salad amounts are kept smaller I will pass this along to management team to see if we can change this display. I am looking into the pianist issue as that is not something that should happen. Thank you again; we do take our guest reviews seriously & always looking for ways to improve.

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  10. Nathan

    St. Louis5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 24, 2019

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and really good food. I would definitely recommend to others as well as go back.
    SqWiresResponded on November 26, 2019
    Thank you Nathan!!

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SqWires is rated 4.4 stars by 775 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for SqWires

1415 S. 18th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Park Avenue, Lafayette Square
  • Neighborhood
    St. Louis
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Organic, Vegetarian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    SqWires offers easy parking in our private lot, as well as ample on-street parking.
  • Public transit
    Just a three-minute cab-ride from downtown, SqWires is a 15 minute walk from the Union Station Metrolink Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bethany Budde-Cohen, Owner
  • Entertainment
    Live music Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday brunch, featuring artists showcasing the best of St. Louis" rich jazz and blues traditions.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    The chefs at SqWires Restaurant work their culinary magic for your parties in our unique catering spaces or at your home or office. Our options emphasize flexibility and we will tailor the menu to fit your specific needs for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whether buffet style or multi-course plated meals, cocktail receptions or boxed lunches, SqWires will ensure that your event is a masterpiece. SqWires Annex accommodates seated and cocktail events up to 150 guests. The Front Room is a more intimate setting perfect for groups of 60 or less.
  • Private party facilities
    Wedding ceremonies & receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, birthday parties, holiday parties, business meetings & luncheons – you name it…we would love to help you!
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