Maggie O’Brien’s

9 Reviews on “Maggie O’Brien’s”

• Alex Grant

  A gem right next to the Union Station Hotel! We came back through St. Louis on our vacation back east and stayed the the beautiful Double Tree St. Louis Union Station. After checking out the concierge’s suggestions for dining and not liking them we (he suggested the Hard Rock Cafe behind the hotel which is just a loud and noisy overpriced burger shack, and Landry’s Seafood right next to the Hard Rock which had such low ratings we didn’t want to risk it- the walk to the back of the hotel to the restaurants did afford us some really disgusting odors by the way because apparently, the dumpsters are between the two eateries and the steamy heat makes the odor waft all over the place-YUK!), we walked back to the hotel and asked the receptionist where to eat. She recommended Maggie O’Brien’s right next to the hotel and just across the street. She said the food was very good and well priced and the service was impeccable. We at pretty early by pub standards, and were seated immediately. Right away our server, Tommy (remember that name) came up to us and got our drink order. His personality was charming, informative and very friendly. He gave us great suggestions, ran down the menu and told us all about the foods and how they were made, which were his favorites, and the most popular. We took took a few of his suggestions and ran with them. My husband went with the Paddy Babe’s Original Smoked Irish Corned Beef, my son had the Bangers and Mash, and I had the Maggie’s Irish Beef Stew in a bread bowl. I toyed with the corned beef sandwich as my choice, but I am not a fan of smoked meats and decided instead on the stew. Tommy was so convinced that the smoked corned beef was delicious, that he told me he would bring me a sample of it to try so I could order it next time. We also ordered the sampler appetizer for our table and a cup of each of the Irish Potato soup and the Beef and Rice soup.Now let me say that the appetizer was phenomenal. It all tasted great, the wings, potato skins, ravioli, and onion rings were spot on. The dipping sauces also were great tasting and perfectly pared. The soups were so wonderful, that it had us all thinking we should have ordered large bowls of soup. They were full of flavor and very well prepared. Amazing!As for the dinners, we have no complaints here either. The Corned Beef Sandwich was fabulous and the sauerkraut was our favorite addition to the meal. I tasted my husbands sandwich and so did my son and our mouths were watering. What a pleasure it was. My son almost didn’t let his father and I try his Bangers and Mash because he was rolling his eyes in back of his head in delight at the flavors. He loved the sausage (Irish sausage and so very tasty) and he loved the gravy on the wonderful potatoes. My husband and I both did get a taste and were in love with it also. The sausage was tender and so very different in flavor from those boring sausages you get everywhere else, that we were all wanting more. It was a very hearty portion for our 10 year old child, but he tackled it with gusto. My Beef Stew in a sourdough bowl was incredible. Thick and very flavorful, it did not have a American stew flavor, but a sharp Irish Stew flavor that I could not pin down. I just keep wanting more of it. I asked Tommy what the flavor in the stew was, but the chef would not divulge it. Kudos to him. Keep it a secret and keep it coming.All in all I wish we had another couple of days to eat here and try it all. I got my sample of the smoked corned beed just as Tommy promised and I was won over. It was not overly smoky in flavor, but you could tell it had been lovingly handled to give it a hint and background of smoky flavor. Amazing again.Now as for Tommy, (remember I told you to remember his name) he is a gem and a wonderful server. He has been there for over 10 years and knows not only his food and what people will like, but also has such a winning personality, that we enjoyed our visit all the more for it. I suggest you ask for him when you go. I know we will. He was the best part of our visit and meal. He makes the enjoyment of dinner so much more special. We instantly loved him.We all recommend a visit to this eatery, and don’t forget to try their beers and drinks. Those were fabulous too. Thank you Tommy, for making an impression on our vacation and suggesting the very best foods. We will see you again.

  October 10, 2016, 11:00 pm

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• Two Hour Lunch Guy's

  Great service:The place really filled up after we got there…Could be that it was 11 am when we arrived and no one was there yet.I had the Corn Beef Sandwich With Slaw and chips …FANTASTIC…My buddy had the Chicken Sandwich With HOT Sauce and fries with 2 iced teas total bill $36 with tip.Chris was our waitress and she kept the tea flowing and made sure we had a FANTASTIC Lunch Experience…We will be back , because they have way too much on the menu to choose from.Stop in and enjoy a half hour lunch or if your lucky have Two Hour Lunch…

  July 19, 2016, 1:15 am

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