South Grand Restaurants

This was our second time dining at Esca, and once again, it did not disappoint! Our server, Ellie, was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about both the food and drink menus and offered helpful insight throughout the evening. The men started with a Clay Pot Negroni, which was smooth and enjoyable. I opted for the nonalcoholic pomegranate and lime juice drink, which was absolutely delicious! For appetizers, we shared several dishes: Bruschetta – Blistered cherry tomatoes with garlic, red wine vinegar, and herbs. Simply lovely! Zucchini Carpaccio – Preserved lemons, herbs, pine nuts, and Pecorino cheese. Insanely delicious! This was a standout. Esca Salad – Homegrown lettuce, charcoal, vinaigrette, and Pecorino cheese. Our friend ordered the Spanish Octopus with marinated chickpeas, celery, oregano, and Calabrian chili. My husband and I both ordered the Branzino with olive-pistachio tapenade. And no worries about the fish head—it was already removed and beautifully filleted! Every dish was so delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. It was a joyful celebration shared with good friends, wonderful food, and excellent service. Esca has certainly earned another visit from us. We look forward to coming back!

The FOOD, atmosphere, and service were 10/10. ALWAYS. Best restaurant in STL!

The food was perfect, beginning to end, from the bread at the table through dessert. Our service was very, very good, and the lovely live guitar playing last night just added to the ambience.highly recommend

We went for our 7th anniversary, Connor was our waiter. The service was amazing, Connor was knowledgeable, and the food even far better than we had hoped. They even surprised us with a piece of dessert for our evening out.

I love everything about this restaurant. The ambiance, the food, the service and the vibe.