Top 10 restaurant in St. Louis for sure. Enjoy their cute tropical indoor decor or on a nice day sit outside and enjoy the people watching! We got there while happy hour was going on. A few apps and drinks available as well as full menu. If you're looking for tiki type drinks and tapas this is your place! They do offer a few entrees but the shareables are sizable enough for sharing. The fries were by far our favorite thing and the Saturn won drink of the night but their menu so drinks is unlimited and solid knowledge of the menu is seen with the servers. Athalie took care of us this visit and was very enthusiastic, smiling, and knowledgeable to our questions. Food was served very quickly after ordering and came out presented beautifully and hot! Perfect place for a date night or supper club. Defiantly a place on my list to bring out of towners.

I heard about Yellowbelly when an acquaintance told me whenever anyone visited her, she brought them here. Despite this, the opportunity never presented itself and it took me three years before I had a chance to try out this gem myself. I started off with raw oysters in kimchi water & pickled daikon. The oysters were on the smaller side but what they lacked in size, they made up in flavor. The kimchi water gave the oysters a combination of spicy, tangy, and umami, with notes of sweetness and saltiness while the pickled daikon provided texture and a bit of crunch. The salmon was cook to perfection -- a medium-mildly rare, the fish was flakey and moist. The green Thai curry is described as 'spicy' on the menu, but I would rate it as a 2.5/5 on my capsaicin scale. The salmon was served on a bed of jasmine rice, parsnip, peppers, turmeric crunchies. I ate it all. My date had the grilled prime hanger steak. I had one bite of the koji-marinated steak. It was seasoned and also cooked perfectly. We both wanted to come back the next day to get a basket of the beef fat fried. They were that good.

Six of us went to Yellowbelly on a Saturday night. Two of the six had been here before but it was the first time for the rest of us. It was crazy busy when we arrived and when we left! I highly recommend a reservation. It was loud with conversation and music, but not annoyingly so. I didn't have any trouble hearing people at our table. It was just a good vibe! Our server was good. She kept water glasses full, the drinks coming, etc. We enjoyed the food and drinks. I didn't take photos of everyone's food, but it all looked good. I felt like the biscuits were a little over cooked and a bit dry. My husband had the halibut and said it was really tasty, but the fish was a little over cooked. Someone made the comment that it was pricey for what the food is and we all agreed. Two of us were celebrating birthdays. We were all full after starters and entrees so we opted to skip dessert. Our server brought out these little drinks for all of us instead - I don't know what they were, but they were good! Would I go back - probably!

I had an EXCELLENT solo dinner trip here. There was hardly anyone at the bar, so I took a seat, & was quickly and kindly assisted. This restaurant has a beautiful brunch, and an alluring menu. I enjoyed the coconut shrimp with ponzu as an appetizer. The seasoning on this shrimp was tangy, had a little chili kick, and paired fantastically with the ponzu. The cheeseburger was great. I enjoyed the seasoning on the fries too! Everything you order is aesthetically pleasing, and the taste is as good as it looks. The brunch menu looks marvelous, I will be back to try it out! This is a fabulous place for a date night.

Weekday happy hour until 6:30! Such a good deal and good food. The poke bowl was pretty good but the chicken sandwiches were better. Service was also great, very attentive and they got our orders in fast.

Yellowbelly is a super hip; fun; energetic vibe with gr at cocktails; food and service. We weren't super hungry, but had the inventive Lazy Tigcocktails..... and ended up buying two of their glasses! The whole food scene started with their oysters.... Not so commonly prepared with kimchi.... My husband is a traditionalist, so kind of prefers cocktail sauce and mignonette, but I LOVED them. We also had beef fat fries (gluten free!!) with a delicious garlic ranch, which was so exciting for me. I almost never get to have fries anymore! I also had been dying to try the charred carrots, and they did not disappoint. Hot little spot in a hot little area. We would definitely try it again!

Came here with a party of 8 for brunch while I was in town. The restaurant is beautiful and airy. I loved it immediately. We were seated right away and our server (Noah) came over to take our drink orders soon after. Noah was efficient and attentive which are two great qualities to have when dealing with a large party. The food was delicious. Everyone at the table enjoyed their meal and the bottomless mimosas were the cherry on top. The cocktails (not just the mimosas) were great and definitely helped make the experience memorable. I will recommend this place to anyone visiting St Louis!

Yellowbelly is, simply put, incredible. Bringing a seafood forward menu to landlocked St. Louis is no easy task. But, Yellowbelly consistently delivers. This was our first brunch at Yellowbelly. I must admit, I am quite disappointed in myself for not going sooner. We had quite the haul. And, all of it exceeded expectations. The biscuits, nashville hot oysters, french toast, fried chicken, and steak and cheddar burrito were on the menu. I gotta admit, I think the nashville hot oysters are my favorite. They have a spicy mayo served with them. The oyster is chewy with a crispy, spicy coating that is perfectly fried. Oh, so good. The biscuits were also amazing. Super flaky and the powdered sugar coating made them all the better. The best aspect of the steak burrito has to be the roasted salsa inside. It is smoky, peppery, and overall the perfect fit with the steak and potatoes. As for cocktails we rolled with a frozen guava marg, cobra's fang, yellowbelly, from dusk til dawn, and intolerable cruelty. The cobra's fang and yellowbelly are probably the 2 favorites. Both tiki cocktails dishing up refreshing flavors. Plus, they pair perfectly with the ambience. They absolutely brought tiki vibes to St. Louis, but did not overdo it. The interior is bright, natural, and beautiful. Everything is chic, sleek. But, you can still feel the coastal vibes which I love. On top of some great eats we had a fantastic server. He was on top of his game and happy to answer any questions or validate an order. Super attentive. In any case, Yellowbelly continues to be a contender for one of my favorite spots in STL. And, certainly one of the best bar programs. I will be going back time and again. This place rocks. Thanks again, Yellowbelly, for your unparalleled service, eats, and drinks!

I'm in St. Louis, near Washington University for a meeting with the university's clinical studies team, staying at the Doubletree Hotel @ Forest Park Avenue and was doing a Yelp search for dinner options and found Yellow Belly and am so happy with this amazing restaurant, the quality of the dishes I had, the wine recommendation and service. I would return to St. Louis just to eat here!! As it's just me, I selected to just sit at the bar. And that was a GREAT idea because of my luck to have Angelo Perez as my gracious and really amazing server. His recommendation for both wines and dinner and dessert choices WOWed my palate and in fact, I returned with my team the next night for drinks!! This was a dining experience to remember and I am thankful for Angelo for his recommendations - he is an amazing resource and server at Yellowbelly!! I can't wait to return!!

We were able to walk into Yellowbelly on a beautiful and lovely Wednesday evening in May and were seated right away. The service was friendly and attentive and the space is bright and lively. The food is good but pricey. Sandwiches are a la carte and don't come with fries, although they are at a price point where you might typically get a side at other restaurants. No draft beers here, but the can selection is sufficient and their cocktail list is extensive. We had the salmon tostada (no photo, but delicious), the carrots (excellent), the jerk spiced chicken burger (my colleague order and said it was good and especially saucy), the battered fish sandwich (a lot of breading, could have used a dash of a more liquid sauce in addition to the thick Cajun tartar) and a shared side of fries (substantial portion, enough for three to share). Though the menu is meat and seafood heavy, they did offer a veggie burger and an Impossible chorizo dish. I don't live in St. Louis but if I did I could see this being a good go-to for a group dinner.