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The Preston, St. Louis, MO

The Preston

4.1
4.1
237 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary French

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2 people
23:00
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Located in the historic Chase Park Plaza anchored in the vibrant Central West End, the venue combines cozy/chic design elements with urban vintage charm, all in a relaxed neighborhood atmosphere. Offering a modern twist on French cuisine, craft cocktails, curated wine list and an intriguing beer selection.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (314) 633-7800
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Phillips
  • Private party facilities
    Think of the Preston for your next event, an upscale yet approachable dining venue located inside the historic Chase Park Plaza hotel. Contact eric.ostrich@sonesta.com for reservations.
  • Private party contact
    Michael Stauder: (314) 633-7800
  • Area
    Central West End
  • Cross Street
    Lindell Blvd.
  • Parking details
    The Preston offers valet and self-parking in our parking garage. The garage is located off of Maryland Plaza.
  • Public transit
    1 1/2 Blocks from Central West End Transit Center
  • Entertainment
    The Preston does not have any live entertainment, but we do play upbeat jazz and soul on our sound system.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 237 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4Service
  • 3.8Ambience
  • 3.7Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Preston offers a "wonderful experience" with an innovative menu and delightful atmosphere. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and creative cocktails. While some found the ambiance lacking at quieter times, the restaurant shines during special events, with standout themed dinners like the 1904 World's Fair.

237 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Los Angeles

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    Hotel restaurants invariably let themselves down. Not sure why! In our case, a mundane ambiance and room, and inexperienced server, who essentially doubled as bartender often, leaving service to be very sketchy. We were a party of 7. The four appetizers, two of which were soup, took approximately 45 minutes to arrive. The soup was inedible as it resembled a bowl of vinegar. For the main courses, everything that had any type of sauce (NY Strip, lamb rack) were so salty that they were hard to finish. Very poor choice for food in a culinary vibrant city. My bill was almost $500 and not a single party member enjoyed their meal. Struck off the food list permanently. Not a good restaurant.

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  2. Mirna

    Minneapolis

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and it is a beautiful venue in the chase park plaza hotel..

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  3. Dean

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The Preston is a beautiful room with a great menu and delicious food. Great ambiance as well, A hidden gem in the Chase Park Plaza hotel.

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  4. Carolyn

    St. Louis

    69 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 26 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved the whole dinner. It was 100% for all courses.

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  5. robert

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 6 September 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We arrived promptly at five when they were to open, and had to wait a few minutes for service. Our waiter was obviously pressured as he was the bartender and the waiter. He did work hard, running around taking care of everyone, but it was obvious that the restaurant was understaffed and he had a bit of an attitude, but softened a little during the course of the meal. All in all I have to give it a just ok.

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  6. Jerry

    San Francisco

    189 reviews

    3.0

    189 reviews

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We found the food to be good to exceptional. The staff was overwhelmed & could not keep up with the number of diners. It took almost two hours for the dining experience.

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  7. Amanda

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service were great. Greg was attentive and provided good explanations of the menu.

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  8. ChrisC

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 10 August 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    We walked in on a Friday evening and the restaurant was empty. We should have walked back out. The waiter was good and engaging, but not overly knowledgeable. The appetizers were very good, but the entrees were terrible. Hamburgers were very thin and overcooked to what was ordered and the buns were dry. The Sole was okay, but not very favorable. Just not an enjoyable meal at all.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love having Sunny as our server! She is friendly, kind, and delightful to talk with. She also is super at her job.

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  10. JoyceB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 July 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening. Fabulous food. Creative cocktails paired with courses.

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The Preston is rated 4.1 stars by 237 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
23:00
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for The Preston

212 N. Kings Highway, St. Louis, MO 63108

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Lindell Blvd.
  • Area
    Central West End
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–10:15 am Brunch Sat, Sun 7:00 am–12:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    The Preston offers valet and self-parking in our parking garage. The garage is located off of Maryland Plaza.
  • Public transit
    1 1/2 Blocks from Central West End Transit Center
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Eric Phillips
  • Entertainment
    The Preston does not have any live entertainment, but we do play upbeat jazz and soul on our sound system.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (314) 633-7800
  • Private party facilities
    Think of the Preston for your next event, an upscale yet approachable dining venue located inside the historic Chase Park Plaza hotel. Contact eric.ostrich@sonesta.com for reservations.
  • Private party contact
    Michael Stauder: (314) 633-7800
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