Sanctuaria

4.2

857 Reviews

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Innovative
Romantic
Neighbourhood gem

Stop in today and prepare to be impressed at Sanctuaria in the Grove, featuring unique Spanish and Mediterranean-inspired Tapas. Whether it be the Wicked Good Shrimp, Frita Sliders or the Devil Bites, it is sure to be unforgettable.
Our unique cocktail recipes are created by our team of talented bartenders, and are made with fresh herbs, fruits, vegetables, spices and house-made juices, shrubs, syrups and tinctures, along with high end spirits. Nine times recognized by Buffalo Trace as one of America's Best Bourbon Bars, you will find a modest selection of rare bourbon allocations.
Our Dia de los Muertos-inspired décor is sure to leave you awestruck: cozy tables, and a giant Tree of Bones sculpture behind the bar.
The huge patio is simply unbeatable, with lush florals and greenery, and its very own fountain, a French Conservatory and heaters when it's chilly. The photo ops are incredible.

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(314) 535-9700
Website
http://www.sanctuariastl.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Private party facilities
Book our gorgeous glass conservatory, or our outdoor event space for your special occasion. We host parties from business dinners, all the way to weddings. Reasonably priced, and beautifully decorated, Sanctuaria is perfect for your event.

Location
4198 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Area
St. Louis
Cross Street
Boyle
Parking details
Fenced in parking lot behind the restaurant on Boyle.
Public transit
Metro Bus Stop outside front door of restaurant.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Spanish MusselsUS$16.00
One pound of Chilean wild caught mussels in a Spanish style red sauce
Bacon-Wrapped DatesUS$12.00
Stuffed with Spanish chorizo & pepper jack cheese; with apple chipotle sauce drizzle
Wicked Good ShrimpUS$14.00
Gulf Coast shrimp, sautéed in spices; served with bread for dipping
Asiago Seafood DipUS$12.00
Creamy melted asiago cheese with seasoned Gulf shrimp and Maine lobster, served with warm tortilla chips
Pork TenderloinUS$16.00
Two pork lollipops, lightly breaded and pan-fried, served with seasoned patatas bravas and glazed with a savory bourbon chutney
Wicked MedallionsUS$20.00
Two medallions of filet mignon, topped with our famous Wicked Good Shrimp
Steak TipsUS$16.00
Cuts of tenderloin, along with onions and mushrooms, in a red wine reduction over garlic mashed potatoes and topped with melted mozzarella
Devil BitesUS$11.00
Seasoned shredded pulled pork, cream cheeses, chopped jalapenos, rolled into a sphere & deep fried, with avocado-lime dipping sauce
Cabrales CigarsUS$12.00
Spanish smoked bleu cheese & leek fondue, rolled into phyllo "cigars" then pan seared; accented with sherry-raisin sauce
TostonesUS$10.00
House-made plantain chips; served with a side of black bean refritos and tangy chimichurri for dipping
Seared Squash BlossomsUS$14.00
Squash flowers, filled with goat cheese, garlic and herbs, lightly breaded and pan seared. Served with lemon cream dipping sauce
BriamUS$12.00
Roasted potatoes and zucchini in a tomato sauce base topped with Feta cheese
Breaded ArtichokeUS$8.00
Sliced artichoke hearts breaded and deep fried. Served with lemon cream sauce, or garlic butter for dipping
Glazed CarrotsUS$5.00
Baby heirloom carrots sauteed with butter, brown sugar, and rosemary
Button MushroomsUS$7.00
baby mushrooms sauteed in garlic and Barbadillo sherry reduction
Patatas BravasUS$5.00
Diced potatoes, deep fried and seasoned with our house blend of spices and drizzled with paprika aioli
GuacamoleUS$7.00
A recipe from our sister, Diablitos Cantina, served with warm tortilla chips
Vaca Frita with ChimichurriUS$13.00
Crispy pan-seared shredded Angus steak, served atop a warm potato puree; garnished with citrus herb sauce
Papas FritasUS$8.00
Seasoned French fries with Queso Blanco
Frita SlidersUS$11.00
Traditional Cuban pork & beef chorizo sliders topped with Monterey jack cheese & crispy Yukon gold potatoes; served on a Cuban sweet roll & garnished with chimichurri
Cuban Chicken SlidersUS$10.00
Mojo battered chicken breast topped with bacon aioli, Monterey Jack cheese & crispy plantains
Platanos MozzerellaUS$9.00
Baked plantains, topped with mozzarella, finished with guava jelly
Chicken WingsUS$15.00
Crispy drummies and flats, tossed in a house made sweet and spicy chili-lime sauce
Beggar's PurseUS$13.00
Crispy phyllo dough filled with seasoned pork, Monterey jack cheese, and tomato puree; served on top of risotto, accented with Chipotle drizzle
Chips and Salsa^US$4.00
Inspired by our sister, Diablitos Cantina!
BocadilloUS$12.00
Smoked ham, melted Manchego cheese, with grilled red pepper and smoked Spanish paprika aioli on Ciabatta bread
Pinchos MorunosUS$11.00
Spanish-style pork kebabs, marinated and grilled with peppers and onions and a paprika aioli sauce for dipping
Ceviche de PescadoUS$12.00
Mahi with fresh cucumber, tomato, cantaloupe, citrus and cilantro. Served with warm tortilla chips
Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00
A variety of select meats and Mediterranean-inspired gourmet cheeses, including a decadent port wine cheese, grape tomatoes, olives, almonds, grapes, seasonal jelly and hummus. Served with multi-grain crackers (items subject to change according to season and availability)

Larger Plates

New York Strip SteakUS$25.00
About one pound, hand-cut, seasoned and grilled to perfection. Accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and your choice of glazed carrots or Brussel sprouts
Panko-Crusted Mahi MahiUS$15.00
Gulf Mahi strips breaded in Panko breadcrumbs and deep fried. Served on top of seasoned house-made twisted potato chips
Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$16.00
Hand cut salmon seasoned and grilled. Served with patatas bravas and your choice of glazed carrots or Brussel sprouts
Blended Greens SaladUS$10.00
Fresh chopped kale, arugula and spinach with mandarin oranges, sliced apples dried cranberries, red onions, bacon pieces, pralines and goat cheese. House-made dressings: Strawberry Vinaigrette, Miso, Ranch
Zucchini PastaUS$16.00
Zucchini noodles, grape tomatoes, leeks, white wine & garlic parmesan cream

Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake CigarsUS$9.00
Chocolate and cheesecake rolled in phyllo dough and slightly seared, drizzled with raspberry sauce
Havana BreadUS$7.00
Spiced Caribbean cake baked in vanilla custard, topped with rum raisin sauce, fresh baked to order
Double Layered Chocolate CakeUS$6.00
Need we say more? Served with whipped topping

What 857 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
2.1Value

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857 Reviews

ML
MikeL
Tucson
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great spot in Grove neighborhood. Tried 6 different dishes that were all delicious—Cuban frita sliders, Barcelona meatballs, guac with plantains, bacon wrapped dates, Cuban sandwiches . Good live music and wonderful, eclectic art. Alejibres—sort of like chimera animals. Nice patio . Highly recommend—authentic food that’s every bit as good as places I’ve traveled, like Cuba, Miami’s Little Havana, Barcelona and northern Spain’s Basque Country. Nice rye Manhattan cocktail,too
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Sanctuaria for brunch and it was an experience I can’t wait to repeat! From the moment we walked in, the unique ambiance and cool decor set a perfect backdrop for a leisurely meal. The restaurant has such a charming vibe, and the patio is the ideal spot for enjoying good weather and great company. Our server was outstanding, attentive without being overbearing, and really made us feel taken care of throughout our visit. Although it was quiet with only one other table occupied, the service and experience were top-notch. We were thrilled to discover we could order from both the brunch and dinner menus due to the slow day. Everything we tried from the small plates was delicious, perfectly prepared and presented. The cocktails and mimosas we ordered were equally impressive, each one expertly mixed and very enjoyable. Despite the quiet day, our experience at Sanctuaria was nothing short of fabulous. It’s definitely a gem worth visiting, especially if you’re a fan of tapas and a fun atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a unique dining experience in a gorgeous setting!
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RussellC
St. Louis
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Food&Service were ok. We dined just before sundown and were at a table where the very bright sun shone through a window in the bar area that could not be covered and was right in our eyes - hand to use hands to shade the sun. Worst part - we were bothered by fly (or flies) and gnats all evening long.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
9 reviews
vip
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on 16 June 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
I wanted to love my experience here but unfortunately I didn’t. I ordered bottomless mimosas and asked if they were premixed. I was told no and I asked if I could have light juice and was told yes. When it came out it was almost all juice with barely any sparkling wine. I asked for my sparkling wine to be added and was told “that’s not the recipe” and that I would need to pay extra for more wine so I sent it back and let them know that I never would have ordered it if I couldn’t have light juice. Multiple other people made the same comments about the bottomless mimosas. It’s fine if they don’t make adjustments but I shouldn’t have been told I could when I couldn’t. The next cocktail I ordered was good. My food order was a meat and veggie dish in a skillet with tomato sauce and sunny side up eggs and took a very long time to come out. The eggs were so hard I was pounding on them with my spoon and could not break through them. I showed one of the people serving us and she said that was awful and offered to replace it. At this point I had been there for hours and said no because I was ready to leave and had lost my appetite. Others in my group had the same issue with the same dish. I ordered the layover mimosas and that was a better option because it was a bottle of sparkling wine and I could add the juice myself. They didn’t charge me for the bottomless mimosas or the bad dish but that was the only accommodation they made. The service experience was poor, the food and drinks weren’t good, and the response to the feedback wasn’t positive, and I still ended up paying $50 including a 20% gratuity for a large group. I won’t be going back.
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CarolineM
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Awesome brunch spot! Can’t wait to go back for tapas!!
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TTTT
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 3 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Bishops Band play most Sundays! A Treat. Please stop by. This was my first time and will be back!
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RuthB
St. Louis
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 25 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
… we will be back to dine on the patio… it rained so we had to go inside …. love the decor! devil bites were the bomb!
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 1 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, great location. Fantastic service and dog-friendly (outside). Our new go-to place!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 1 May 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful patio setting, wide range of tapas choices. Didn’t try the large plates.
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MichaelC
Chicago
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 16 April 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, excellent service. Tapas were served hot and delicious. The beggars purse was our favorite.
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Sanctuaria is rated 4.2 stars by 857 OpenTable diners.

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4198 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110

Dining areas

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Cross Street
Boyle
Area
St. Louis
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Cocktail Bar, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Fenced in parking lot behind the restaurant on Boyle.
Public transit
Metro Bus Stop outside front door of restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.sanctuariastl.com/
Phone number
(314) 535-9700
Catering
Private party facilities
Book our gorgeous glass conservatory, or our outdoor event space for your special occasion. We host parties from business dinners, all the way to weddings. Reasonably priced, and beautifully decorated, Sanctuaria is perfect for your event.

Sanctuaria

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Small Plates

Spanish MusselsUS$16.00

Bacon-Wrapped DatesUS$12.00

Wicked Good ShrimpUS$14.00

Asiago Seafood DipUS$12.00

Pork TenderloinUS$16.00

Wicked MedallionsUS$20.00

Steak TipsUS$16.00

Devil BitesUS$11.00

Cabrales CigarsUS$12.00

TostonesUS$10.00

Seared Squash BlossomsUS$14.00

BriamUS$12.00

Breaded ArtichokeUS$8.00

Glazed CarrotsUS$5.00

Button MushroomsUS$7.00

Patatas BravasUS$5.00

GuacamoleUS$7.00

Vaca Frita with ChimichurriUS$13.00

Papas FritasUS$8.00

Frita SlidersUS$11.00

Cuban Chicken SlidersUS$10.00

Platanos MozzerellaUS$9.00

Chicken WingsUS$15.00

Beggar's PurseUS$13.00

Chips and Salsa^US$4.00

BocadilloUS$12.00

Pinchos MorunosUS$11.00

Ceviche de PescadoUS$12.00

Charcuterie BoardUS$20.00

Larger Plates

New York Strip SteakUS$25.00

Panko-Crusted Mahi MahiUS$15.00

Grilled Atlantic SalmonUS$16.00

Blended Greens SaladUS$10.00

Zucchini PastaUS$16.00

Dessert

Chocolate Cheesecake CigarsUS$9.00

Havana BreadUS$7.00

Double Layered Chocolate CakeUS$6.00

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