Bea

$ 45 for all you can drink AND eat for 2 hours? Sign me up! We came here with out-​of-​town friends who were visiting over Memorial Day weekend. They were accommodating to our large party of 6 people and seated us in a garden area which was really nice. The ceiling is covered with glass so it’s not open air but you feel like it is. When we were there, they had live jazz music playing just inside the restaurant which made us feel classier than we actually are, haha.
We sampled pretty much all the dishes, and liked everything a lot. I think my favorites were Brioche French toast, pork shoulder, and egg boat! All the food was really flavorful and was a good size for splitting among everyone at the table. The drinks were really good too, and my favorites among those were the Blushing Mimosa and the Carpe Diem. They weren’t overly strong but just what you’d want for a brunch.
Staff was very attentive and the food came out quickly, despite how busy they were on a Sunday afternoon. I highly recommend this place if you want good food, drinks, and 2 hours to sample everything. Yeah, $ 45 sounds pricey for brunch, but I’ve been to other places where I don’t get nearly as much and pay the same price. Believe me, it’s worth it!

Eh I don’t understand the hype at all. Love the atmosphere/​ambience. Small portions though and the food wasn’t even that awesome. I’ve been trying to make a reservation for a long time and we honestly all left pretty disappointed. I just don’t know why it’s so highly rated and hard to get into. I’m sure ill be back though — hopefully I’ll change my mind!
Tuna tar guac came In a small bowl and the portion online looked a lot bigger. And it was okay in flavor.
On a positive note, fries were delicious!

Not feeling the hype here. Very cute inside, but a bit loud. Great service. Appetizer menu is on fleek, dinner menu is on weak.
Don’t bring the picky eater here because there’s only about 5 entrees to choose from.
Come here for apps and wine with a group of four or two. Enjoy the ambiance. Sip on expensive cocktails and then walk to schmackerys next door and get some cookies.

Wowwwww… AMAZING SERVICE first of all (our waitress was Lara G. and she was literally the BEST EVER)!
The food… I have no words… To find a place this late that serves this quality of food is amazing! We ordered the sea bass and green pasta and both were heavenly. Highly highly recommend both!
We’ve been to Italy and the green pasta is right on the mark. Portion sizes are excellent!
We’ll definitely be coming back here when we visit on a late night!

I chose Bea as the restaurant for my sister’s bachelorette dinner, because it was halfway between New York Pole Dancing and Hunk-​o-​Mania (the other activities on our agenda) — and what an absolute gem I stumbled upon.
Even booking the reservation was easy and pleasant. Initially I didn’t know how many people would be joining us– anywhere between 10 – 14. The manager assured me it would be no problem, and that he would accommodate us with a beautiful table. He e-​mailed me the prix fixe menu as well, in case we wanted that option. The day of the event, I called and asked for the reservation to be moved up by a half an hour, as timing for everything wound up being tighter than I anticipated. Again, this was no issue.
When we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and shown to a lovely spot in an atrium, towards the rear of the restaurant. There was a skylight above us, and classic black and white films projected on the walls around us. The atmosphere was downright charming.
The food was excellent– I tried the roasted beet salad, macaroni and cheese, house ricotta, spicy lamb meatballs, and for my entrée, the steak and tomatoes. It was all delicious. Flavorful and cooked perfectly. I would have loved slightly larger portions, but that’s probably by overfed American palate speaking. I also thoroughly enjoyed my cocktail, which was called Anything Goes, and was one of the signature drinks of the establishment. Prices were very reasonable, especially considering the area, and the preponderance of similar places to eat. Very competitive and way cuter.
Server was personable and helpful. My only regret was that we couldn’t stay longer. As soon as the meal was over, I pounced on her for the check so we could make it to our next engagement. She was very sweet and attentive, and got us on our way quickly.
I will definitely be back, and I’m super excited to try their brunch menu. This spot is equally perfect for a date night, lunch with friends, or anything else you can think of.

Found this place on Unilocal and easily made a reservation by calling. By the time we arrived (at 8:30 which is still part of prime dinner time) they had already set up spots for all 5 us and we were about to be seated 15 min ahead of time. Greeted enthusiastically by staff and seating/​reservation system was extremely prompt and reliable. Super happy with that.
The atmosphere of the restaurant is really unique. There are candles everywhere and lights sprinkled around an overall dark setting which makes you both feel as peace but also very excited. The place is a bit loud but in an energetic way. Saw lots of groups and friends/​families of all ages converse and eat here. Great for any group.
The portions are a bit small for a hungry eater but perfect size for me. My parents got the sea bass and it was perfectly cooked with a thin crust around the soft inside of the fish and served with Brussels sprouts. I got the shepherds pie and it was delicious, although a tad bit too salty. My sister loved it though. She got the lamb chops and those were tender juicy and had the perfect flavor. It’s served around a salad. The only con would be that the lamb chops were pretty small, but eh.
Drinks are good here too! They have many options and regular dinner prices are $ 14 for a cocktail drink. Wine and beer is also served.
Great service and overall loved this place.

Psyched about this spot since not a lot of places in the city have both unlimited drinks and food. Somehow was able to reserve a table for 6 — seated in a beautiful garden area with live music playing in the back (by far the classiest boozy brunch I’ve been to).
The $ 45 bottomless everything is great, and had to sample as much as possible (best to not):
Candied Thick Cut Bacon– a few pieces of sweet savory bacon goodness; excellent to start off
Tuna Tar Guac– 4 chips with a guacamole and diced tuna on top; oddly good combo
Pork Shoulder– very juicy slab of pork meat; marinated well and just melts
House Ricotta– wonderful ricotta cheese drizzled with honey served with warm bread
Twice Baked Potato — a fist sized potato stuffed with sour cream, chives, cheese, and bacon; incredibly filling
Pear Salad– greens mixed with dates, pears, and a tangy vinaigrette; a good opener
Fruit Cup– small cup of berries with freshly whipped (I think) cream
Breakfast Potatoes– your standard seasoned fare
Spinach and Egg Pie — hearty conglomeration of eggs and spinach under thick crust; good with hot sauce
Egg Boat– eggs and cheese stuffed into a bread boat; odd presentation but fine to eat
Spaghetti and Eggs — forgettable dish, probably would have been better with meatballs
Baked Scrambled Eggs– didn’t really differentiate itself from the other egg dishes
As for the drinks, most are at medium strength level that went well with the food; doesn’t make you too drunk. Staff here is super efficient, felt like we had an army of servers bringing us plates and taking orders. We even got accommodated for small changes in dishes for our vegetarian friends. Really liked this spot, and though it’s expensive, you get plenty for your money.

Bottom less brunch. What more is there to say?
Actually, quite a lot. The initial ordering was a little weird…
We were a larger party, about 6 of us altogether. The waitress initially only took 3 peoples orders, and said she’d come back for the rest, and then walked away. That was the first weird part. She came back with some of our drinks, and then left again without getting the remainder of the orders.
The amount of options for food was also pretty damn good. We tried everything on the menu, myself being a vegetarian, there were still plenty of options for me. All of the dishes were quite good, but honorable mention would be the Egg Boat and Spaghetti with Egg for vegetarians and the Pork Shoulder and Tuna Tar Guac for non-​veggies.
The Egg Boat was pretty filling, and very delicious. The Spaghetti was amazing. The sauce that they made with the spaghetti is probably the best marinara sauce I’ve ever had.
The drinks were pretty good too. Another bunch of options, but I would recommend Carpe Diem.

Came here for dinner last night after reading the reviews on Unilocal.Nice atmosphere inside. We ordered the pork dumplings as an appetizer which were tasty but not anything I would come back for. We then waited a VERY long time for our entrees to come. I ordered the chicken with mashed potatoes in a pepper with mushroom cream sauce. First off, the portion was very small. A tiny piece of chicken. However the gravy on top was very tasty. We asked for bread because there just wasn’t enough food to match the sauce. The mashed potato side was just tasteless and not worth eating. I was very disappointed in what I ordered and I left hungry. There are so many places to try in the city. Next time we’re going someplace else.

Loved this place! After seeing a show at the New Amsterdam Theater we walked over to Bea to grab dinner and drinks. We arrived a little after 11pm and had to wait, so we headed to the bar and grabbed a drink. After ordering drinks from the bartender who had ZERO interest in us, our table was ready earlier than expected which was nice.
We decided to order several small plates/​appetizers so we could try a little of a few things instead of big entrees. We ordered the Pork Dumplings, Tuna Tar Guac and Mushroom Pizza. Everything was delicious! Between the 3 of us we finished off everything.
I highly recommend the Tuna Tar Guac which comes with these won-​ton textured chips (I could be completely off, the drinks that we had were good, real good!) but the Guac was delicious. If you like mushrooms try the pizza it was heavy on mushrooms and amazing. The pork dumplings were my favorite they had a sweet sauce on them that had just a hint of a kick.
This place was great, I would recommend checking it out if you are looking for a place to go.

$ 45 for two hours of unlimited mimosas and brunch small plates. Yes, please.
I don’t remember everything we ate and drank, but the pork shoulder and the French toast were the standouts, though everything was yummy.
We got seated right away at noon on a Sunday without a reservation, though we were seated at the bar. The food came out quickly and the bartender checked on us frequently. We stayed for our whole two hours and ordered a bunch of stuff and nothing was a disappointment food wise. The one thing I wouldn’t recommend is the Grapefruit Beermosa. It had a really weird cough syrup undertaste and was undrinkable, but the staff had no problem trading it out for a different drink when we didn’t like it.
I would definitely return. I wish Bottomless Brunch as a concept would come to St. Louis!

UPDATED REVIEW FOR BRUNCH: Previously, I came to Bea for dinner, but after revisiting the reviews, I realized that I clearly should have gone for brunch instead. For $ 45, Bea offers a bottomless food and drinks brunch. Yes, you’ve read correctly. For all the times that you’ve debated between getting a sweet vs. savory entrée, or a mimosa vs. cider, fear no more, because you can get as much as your stomach can fill at Bea’s. Note that everything is also tapas size, so a group of 3+ hungry people can easily work its way down the whole menu!
I tried both the pomegranate and the pineapple mimosas, and they were delicious! Out of the 10+ tapas that we ordered, my favorites were the French toast with Nutella, spaghetti and eggs (ordered 2x), candied bacon, fruit bowl, and ricotta cheese. Some of the other items, like the asparagus and mushroom with white truffle oil and egg boat, were a bit more forgettable.
My friends and I showed up at 11 and easily snatched a booth, but we noticed that the restaurant quickly started filling up at noon, so try to make a reservation if you can!
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Very hipster restaurant with a romantic twist! The place is great for couples. There are lots of 2-​person tables and booths. I ordered the sea bass, which was super fresh and had a great blend of citrus and butter flavor. I would highly recommend it! My friend, who wasn’t feeling particularly hungry, ordered the tuna tar guac. She loved the chips, which had a unique fried texture, but she thought there was too much guac and not enough tuna.

I came here for brunch on a Saturday and it was bomb dot com.
You have the following choices:
For 30 dollars, you get bottomless brunch (just food)
For 45 dollars, you get bottomless brunch (food +alcohol)
My boyfriend and I went with the second choice, food and alcohol. It was definitely worth it for him but not for me as I am not a heavy drinker, and after one drink, The signs in the restaurant seemed to land in different places. None the less, I think I still ate my moneys with with the food.
Tip: unlimited tea and coffee as well. «score!»
Atmosphere was so cute inside, I preferred to sit in the outdoor/​indoor area. It was nice an bright and the décor was pretty! There was only two of us, and they allowed us to order 4 at first and then two at a time after that.
We ordered the tuna tatar and guac/​chips.
Smoked Salmon
Bacon
Eggs benedict
pear and arugala salad
fruit cups
Spinach and eggwhite pie
pork shoulder
You must order the smoked salmon and tuna tartar. so good! The salmon had a dazzle of honey, and it worked perfectly with the salmon. The pork shoulder melted in your mouth.
The bacon was not worth order in my opinion. It had a weird flavoring and spiciness to it that I did not enjoy.
They were pretty hefty in the alcohol in the drinks. So be careful there.

Amazing experience!
The food was outstanding and the service was great!
We came here before seeing a play as it was close and we wanted to try something different.
We started with the shrimp toast as an appetizer for two and it was delicious! I went with the shrimp pasta and my mom did the lamp chops. We both really enjoyed our meals. The portion sizes were great, filling but not too much to have you feeling stuffed.

A hidden gem in Hell’s Kitchen! Came here on Sunday at 5pm and the restaurant started filling up immediately after we sat down. It has a divey, hip vibe with old movies playing on the brick walls. The bar is situated in the middle with nice lights around it. The booths offer just the right amount of privacy.
I loved everything we ordered. You can’t go wrong with the beets & bleu cheese salad. The lamb meatballs were delicious! Pita bread toasted perfectly and paired well with the tomato dip.
Tried their green pasta and marinated shrimp and the creamy sauce is delicious. Best of all it was only $ 19, cheaper than pasta entrees at pure Italian restaurants.
Would definitely return one night for cocktails!

* no happy hour specials here *
I came here on a Monday night with a 7:30pm reservation. Even at prime dinner time the restaurant was pretty accessible and spacious. We were seated in their garden-​esq room and I thought this area was so cute! Their tuna tar guac was delicious, and my absolute favorite dish of the night; we had two orders because it was so good. It only comes with 5 – 7 pieces of wonton chips, but you can always order more chips (they will charge you a penny each time you order more chips FYI). We also ordered the steak & tomatoes, the green pasta, the duck turnover, and the mac & cheese. It was a perfect amount for four people. The duck turnover was a bit on the heavy side in my opinion, the steak was cooked perfectly, the green pasta had a shrimpy taste (if you’re into that), and the mac and cheese was on the heavier side, but lighter than the duck turnover, which was surprising.

Good but if they could figure out their timing, it would be perfect! The food took FOREVER to come out (both appetizers and main course). Getting our check also took way too long. For a place where people are trying to make a show, they need to be more efficient.
They take reservations and it’s a lot more «hip» than many of the restaurants in the area and clientele skews younger. Focused menu with American food and well crafted cocktails. Beautiful back area for larger groups. Very kind service.
We shared several apps– lamb meatballs, dumplings, ricotta toast and an entrée: lamb chops. Lamb was delicious and my favorite bite of the night was the ricotta and honey toast. Food was great both in taste and presentation. Portions were very generous for the price.

Atmosphere: great for groups or smaller parties, cute little atmosphere with space and very accommodating. We had a party of 13 and everyone fit comfortably and the restaurant was very accommodating, we had originally made a reservation for 19.
Appetizers: not crazy about the tuna tartar guac, no flavor and very bland. I normally love both of these. The oysters surprisingly weren’t good either, and I am not picky, they tasted weird. The pork dumplings and meatballs were good. Okay, nothing too special about them. The ricotta appetizer was very delicious, creamy, smooth and sweet. A great starter and balance.
Dinner: I got the Bronzino market fish which was incredible! They prepared it like no fish I have ever had, very hearty and comfort food. It was served over mashed potatoes with a heavier mushroom sauce that was almost like a thin beef gravy. The green pasta was also awesome and noteworthy, strongly recommend this dish, servings were perfectly portioned. The burgers were served on English muffins, everyone seemed to love their burgers, though the English muffin was different way to present.
Dessert: yes! We got allll the desserts. Flourless chocolate cake and the lemon tart, both in redbone and 5 stars, soooo good. The lemon tart was very light and not too much lemon which was absolutely perfect. The flourless chocolate cake was good and thicker, a bit heavier and rich. We didn’t have a problem eating everything though.
Cocktails: yes, they were all good :)

Me and Mrs. tried this place out on a Sat night at around 11:30 pm. and we were lucky to find 2 empty spots at the bar. The bar setup is really nice and the bartenders are very friendly and welcoming.
I tried the Tottenville Tea cocktail and thoroughly enjoyed it. The drinks were strong, and at the same time, delicious too! The place was quite busy and the restaurant had a wait time of close to 10 minutes even at 11:30 pm!
My wife also tried the spicy lamb meatballs and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was quite delicious according to her, and she takes her lamb dishes quite seriously!
Noise level was a bit high, although you didn’t have to scream to talk to your partner. Quite a lively place and overall, we had a fun time!

Such a wonderful place. From the food to the atmosphere, everything is on point. BEA is a hidden gem nestled on 43^rd right off 9^th Ave. Finally, a relaxed restaurant/​bar that’s neither Irish or a dive!
If you’re looking for a date spot or a ‘quality’ drink prior to a show, this is the place. The décor is warm and rustic and the staff is friendly and personable. The cocktails are EXCELLENT — well made with fresh ingredients, recipes are thought out and you can actually taste the elements within each unique drink. Sheidy is an unbelievable mixologist and caters to your particular base/​preference. The food is also excellent. Try the grilled shrimp toast and the Tuna Tar Guac.

Kurzentschlossen sind wir mit unseren zwei Teens im BEA essen gegangen. Keine Wartezeit, extrem freundliche Bedienung und exzellentes Essen haben für gute Stimmung gesorgt. Dass der Lärmpegel hoch ist gehört dazu und hängt sicherlich von den Gästen an der Bar ab. Als wir da waren hat sich eine Dame etwas zu viel zugemutet und ist vom Barhocker gepurzelt. Das Personal hat souverän reagiert. Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen. Das pulled porc war ein Traum und auch die Green Pasta war wunderbar. Die Drinks haben wir ausgelassen. Einen Versuch wären die aber sicherlich allemal wert.

Serviço decepcionante… toda hora precisava buscar meu garçon no bar, já que o mesmo estava batendo papo ao invés de atender. Comida muito abaixo para o que foi cobrado… meu prato de massa (parecia uma panqueca de frango) estava gelado ao centro… típico de comida de micro ondas. Perdi tempo e dinheiro.