The Block Restaurant Webster Groves

Strolling by at 5pm there was an empty bar; no reservation needed and attentive service from the bartender. Decent selection of music at a reasonable volume. Just right for a solo dinner with a book. The drinks were well concocted, fried sprouts, crispy chicken sandwich and fries were all quite tasty with the former stealing the show. Was in for a five-star experience until a couple came in with their three (<12 years old) children and decided they should all sit at the bar while waiting for a table. The youngest repeated wanting "the blue one" over and over while the oldest spilled a full soda. Sure, it's an establishment for all but minors should be turned away from the bar seating.

The atmosphere is really nice for a casual lunch or date with your partner of choice. The service is OK too. Very attentive wait staff. The food came out and looked appetizing. However, in the end it really missed the mark. My friend ordered the pork rage, and it looked like a babies diaper in a bowl (absolutely gross). According to the diner the taste was even less appealing than it looked. The salmon was good, but they added cheese to my dish when there was not supposed to be any there. For a lactose intolerant person this was unacceptable. I never would have gotten the meal with cheese. What's upsetting is that I asked as we ordered and was assured there was no dairy products in the meal. The steak was cooked perfectly; however, drowning it in the Heinz 57 sauce was overkill and ruined the flavor of the steak. Our other friend ordered the chicken and despite the ranch and cheese atop of it. The chicken breast was extremely dry. I probably wouldn't go here for food again. The bartender did make some amazing drinks. That would most likely be the only reason to return.

The Block was delightful! My partner and I were food hopping in Webster the other evening and decided to stop in for a bite and a drink. We sat at the bar - tended by the lovely Jill. For our meal there we each had a glass of wine and, by Jill’s recommendation, shared the off-the-menu bolognese gnocchi. Y’all!! It was absolutely delicious! Even as a shareable it honestly could have been a whole meal. Definitely go and get it before it’s gone. Service was great and the ambiance was good.

The block is consistently a good experience and tonight was no exception. The service was friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. The bacon jam here is amazing. If you get something and it's an option to add it, do it. It's that good. I opted for the burger tonight with a side salad. Filling without being heavy. My spouse had the pork and dumplings. It was rich and really filling. We will definitely be back.

Our trip to The Block was a bit of a mixed bag. My partner and I went out for a date night. And overall the experience was positive, but there were definitely a few detractors from the experience. It was clear the manager was a bit flustered or upset. We arrived and checked in and the hostess was going to secure our table, but the manager seemed to want her to take us right away. So we stood there while we watched her wipe off our table. Then our server, who may have been new, was somewhat incompetent. He rattled off the specials and we couldn’t hold it all in our heads because there were so many. Thankfully the specials were on the website. Our server brought us the wrong drinks. And then we had to wait awhile for the correction. Then we were generally rushed through our experience. We were still enjoying our appetizers when the entrees came. And then three people asked us about clearing our appetizer plates prematurely. The manager brought out a couple of our dishes and seemed annoyed we didn’t have utensils. And then we had to wait awhile for refills on water and such. The food was good! Though my partner found his special risotto overwhelmed by smoke flavor. And the Brussels sprouts we got as an appetizer suffered from a lack of salt. Truthfully, because there are so many good restaurants in St. Louis, I doubt we would come back.

Had a fantastic dinner at The Block’s patio. In addition to the extensive list of specials, their normal menu has a range of hearty fare. Got the seasonal Blood Orange Manhattan and the aged Pork. Would recommend both.

Very HAPPY Happy Hour! What a great which started with Jeremy, our excellent server. Deep understanding of the menu, gave us time to enjoy our cocktails and never felt rushed. The sidewalk table was so comfortable and well spaced, the weather was beautiful, and I was so surprised to see all the activity from people of all ages. Now for the drink and food. I started with an Old Fashioned and it was excellent! My wife had the chardonnay also very nice. We started with the flatbread special that had braised short ribs, then the meatballs with polenta and then the beet salad. Great combination. We finished with the peach/blueberry cobbler. I am looking forward to going back and trying more dishes.

This is a very customer service oriented restaurant that is clean and serves very good food. We had the brisket sandwich and mac and cheese with short ribs. The brisket was amazingly tender though perhaps less lean than ideal, but that's a tough balancing act. The mac and ribs was wonderful. The meat was tender, moist and delicious. Service was fast and staff was friendly and professional. It was great to see couples, kids, old young...everyone having fun and enjoying meals together. Tables are nicely spaced and there is even nice outside seating, with staff caring for everyone. Prices are really good and servings are generous. The water was also good.

The Block was delightful! My partner and I were food hopping in Webster the other evening and decided to stop in for a bite and a drink. We sat at the bar - tended by the lovely Jill. For our meal there we each had a glass of wine and, by Jill's recommendation, shared the off-the-menu bolognese gnocchi. Y'all!! It was absolutely delicious! Even as a shareable it honestly could have been a whole meal. Definitely go and get it before it's gone. Service was great and the ambiance was good.

So this is going to be a weird 5 star review. First, they may have one of the best burgers in town. No joke. Not a smash burger like everyone else is doing, but a legitimate medium rare beauty. Second, they have great salads. Third, everything else i have had is great with the exception of their steak sauce. The thing that I think holds the block back is that it doesn't really accomplish the "butcher" vibe. It seems kind of gimmicky.

We have been waiting to come back to the Block for quite some time. There is always a long wait for dinner. This time we arrived early at 530 and there are plenty of tables available. Highly recommend using their online waitlist option if you are coming during prime time. Great service by staffs since walking through the door. Very relaxed atmosphere and great for both dinner date and family/friend gathering. Not too loud to have conversations during dinner. High quality and well seasoned steaks. One of the best crispy garlic herb french fries in town! The fried green tomatoes (I think this was on special menu) were delicious and we would order this again for appetizer.

Excellent service, delicious food, tasty beverages, and good location. I can't wait to go back. The whipped feta was so good that I took it home in a box and ate it for three days straight. I highly recommend ordering it. Happy hour had lots of great choices and went until a decent time.

First visit to this restaurant on a beautiful warm spring night. We chose to sit outside. It was lovely until some teenager drove by pretending to shoot at everyone on the sidewalk out the window of his car....VERY disturbing. We ordered the grilled salad to split, the beef short rib ragu and fish n chips. Upset right away because there was no malt vinegar available. The two small, over-cooked fish fillets were not even appetizing and looked like an after thought, not a "special" on a Saturday night. The short ribs were excellent. Wonderful flavor, texture, and creative. You'd never know these two entrees were cooked by the same chef. The salad was one of my favorites Ive had recently. I could have only eaten that and been satisfied. Id come back to try a few other things on the menu like the charcuterie and the whipped feta.

We have been here twice now and love it each time! The pulled pork is fabulous and the truffle aoli with French fries is my favorite! Worth the try!

Best Burger in town ! Amazing food and exceptional service! I normally got Mac and Cheese and Bacon :)

Things to improve: food, service, ambiance, price. Went here for a casual night out and the bill was ill fitting to the quality, service and ambiance. This place is crying for some art work and additional lighting. The food was incredibly salty I hardly ate my meal. Broccoli was one of the more healthy things on the menu but was mostly all the stalk/stub. Service was slow especially considering the restaurant was not overcrowded. All around disappointed and wish we just went to Mexican or burger champ.

Great location, service and food. We will visit again next time we're in town. The pork was the best

I love the neighborhood that The Block is located in. It is a cute street with some fun dining places like The Block and wine bars. I had the pork and dumplings. This is like a really thick, flavorful, stew with almost no broth. The dumplings are gnocchi. I really enjoyed this and the portion size was very large. Be sure to ask for the specials if this doesn't sound interesting to you as they had a long list with a lot of variety. Of note, we got there early so there was no wait. As the night wore on, more people arrived.

Had an impromptu dinner last night at The Block in Webster Groves. I was surprised at the lack of customers at 6:00pm but to be fair it was a terribly hot Wednesday evening in St. Louis. The staff was pleasant, the Cabernet Sauvignon was chilled to perfection and the appetizer I choose as my meal was delicious and filling. I had their Flatbread with spicy three cheese, topped with pulled short ribs, peppers & onions, mozzarella and a horseradish cream. Highly recommended!! I will be a repeat customer. I would like to try one of their main Entrees and possibly one of their yummy dessert option. To some the menu may seem limited but in my opinion are some of the best restaurants.

We had a weekday dinner recently. The place was maybe 1/4 full. We were seated and ordered drinks quickly. We had one pescatarian with us and was hoping the menu had a couple fish or vegetarian dishes that she could choose from. It didn't so we asked our waiter. He said there was a grilled salmon dish and fish and chips, plus the special was a 12 oz. ribeye (for the meat eaters). We ended up getting the beet salad, Brussels sprouts, flatbread with the bacon jam, fish and chips, grilled salmon, and pork and dumplings. The Brussels sprouts disappeared quickly, they were so delicious! My salmon was terriffic, but had a bit too much salt, as was the fish and chips. The meat eaters also loved the bacon jam. We ordered a couple drinks that were very tasty, too. We'll return, and bring another person who will split the ribeye with me!

Mixed feels about the Block. I'll start with the pros. The ambiance is really nice, intimate interior with pretty lighting. Tables were spaced out and staff wore masks. The food was very good. I'm a vegetarian, and was pleased to see multiple menu options for me. My omnivore friends were also happy with the food, especially the bacon mac n cheese. We got an in ice cream sandwich for dessert and that was yummy, great ice cream though I wish I knew where it was from (staff wasn't sure). There was a great drink selection, lots of local beers and unique cocktails with great names. Main con was the wait time. They do not take reservations. We waited 2 hours to be seated. At first the yelp no wait app said 30 mins, then it changed to an hour to 90 mins. We went inside a little after the hour mark and stood for 45 more minutes. There was no waiting area and it was pretty crowded. We noticed a lot of patrons not keeping their masks on while moving about. Staff seemed overwhelmed. The table we had been waiting for had a party who hung out for a long time after they paid. I wish staff would have nicely asked them to wrap it up since there's still a pandemic and there were so many people waiting up front.

A cozy burger gem in Webster Groves . I ordered fries and they were crispy and well- seasonned, a perfect appretizer. I would definitely visit The Block again . It is a great spot forna casual , delicious meal ! Highly recommened !

Specials change periodically and can be found on the website. The Block is one of our favorites

We love the Block! It's consistently great--both the regular menu items and meat-based specials. The food is well seasoned. Don't miss the Block salad and Brussels sprouts. So good! And the ambience is perfectly cozy.

I've been here 4 times and never had a bad meal. It feels like family serves you and welcomes you and end up taking so much home for leftovers.

Sorry - cant give this place a good review. Hopes were high... but it fell short at every level. The kitchen is the problem. Broch side - cold and soggy Greenbean side - soggy Sprouts - hot, but literally no flavor. Steaks - cooked to the correct temperature - DROWNING in steak sauce... no steakhouse does this. Soda comes out - 3 cokes - all flat... we point out to our waitress... mind you this is pointed out before we ordered dinner - multiple times ask for new soda - the machine is out of syrup, but she doesnt know how to change it and the bar tender is busy (mind you this is 530pm - place has 5 tables sat... Short of it - never get soda - AND THEY LEAVE IT ALL ON THE BILL. Come on!

A long time favorite in a growing Webster food scene. Love that they flourished through the pandemic - a testimony to their food, service, ambiance, etc. Bar tender Pat is one of best and when paired with Brian's top notch menu, they are hard to beat. Paleo friendly in every way. We are comfortable heading there any night of the week and always guaranteed to bump into friends from the neighborhood. High recommend!

The service was great, the ambiance was nice. I ordered the barramundi and it was so salty I couldn't eat it, my daughter in law ordered the chicken and it was so salty, that's all you could taste was salt. I should have sent it back but I didn't. We had been to the location in the central west end and the food was great but not this place. Very disappointing for a nice night out.

Unfortunately, our experience was underwhelming and a bit bothersome. Coming from a restaurant and extensive cooking background, our party was especially looking forward to The Block. We understand the difficulty in the restaurant business and don't often leave negative reviews... however, this was altogether different. Every single entree in our party had to be sent back to the kitchen because it was prepared incorrectly. When the pork chop came back, the meat smelled rotten. During the back and forth, no manager came to our table to discuss whatever was happening in the kitchen. Finally - after we paid - the manager came to the table, quickly apologized and offered us cocktails and dessert. Hardly adequate recompense for our high expectations.

Food was incredible & our service was great! We will definitely be back! We loved our dinner.

Good quality food. Wish the ambiance was a bit better in the main dining area. Good food, not exceptional but it's a nice neighborhood option where I am confident I am eating quality ingredients.

Just walked right in, food good, price right! Service great. Great Webster hidden place.

It was ok- the service was great our server was so sweet but the mac and cheese didn't taste that good- it was oddly sweet and it just wasn't good, all the other food sounded and smelled amazing! It was quiet but not too quiet- overall a great restaurant

It was alright. It was kind of underwhelming after hearing a big hype about it for a long time. The steak sauce kind of tastes like tartar sauce. It's definitely interesting just didn't really blow my mind like I've heard it would.

We had mostly appetizers for dinner because the options sounded so amazing! We had the Brussels sprouts, potato soup, crab cakes, and the flatbread special which had bacon jam. Everything was delicious!

Nice, local restaurant with a good menu and helpful service. Nice place to sit and enjoy a conversation.

I have only been here once but I look forward to going back once everything calms down. (Covid 19) The food was so good we got a the bread appetizer which had several small kinds of bread to sample. The pretzel bread was definitely our favorite. I had the salmon which was beautifully plated and tasted wonderful. It left me satisfied without being overly full. My friend had chicken and hers looked good too. The staff was very friendly and very attentive. Nice addition to to old webster.

We had been wanting to try this restaurant for over a year, finally got a date night and the best thing about the restaurant was Becca our waitress, the bottle of wine and the beet salad. Had our waitress not been GREAT I would have left an 1 star review. Everything was way too salty!! We both couldn't even finish our meal because it was just too much salt. Take the salt out of the kitchen and I believe that the food would be amazing! Very disappointed and we will not be returning customers.

Good service maybe just over hyped ? Food was cooked well and tasted good. Service was great--shoutout to Jerry

This place was the alternate because Milagro was closed on my birthday. I was really in the mood for their food so selecting somewhere else to go proved to be quite a challenge. I somehow managed to settle on this place and I'm glad we came here because the food was fantastic! First up was their take on brussel sprouts. Fried crispy and chock full of bacon to the point that any "healthiness" associated with eating a vegetable was relinquished back in the kitchen. Again, it was my birthday so who cares! These are a don't miss. I had their short rib sandwich for dinner. I asked to change it up a little to better suit my preferences and the kitchen accommodated. Had they been unwilling I likely would have ordered something else. I went for straight prov - no swiss and left of the mushrooms. What I received was a sandwich made for the gods but enjoyed by a mere mortal. I loved pretty much everything about this sandwich. So did kid 2 and she tried to claim half of it...nope - not on my birthday! It was tender and juicy with all flavors discernable and a slight sweetness brought forward by the pickled onions. The kid ordered their short rib special on our recommendation but didn't like it very much. She described it as being too much like pot roast. Funny little thing probably never connected the dots to realize it was the same meat as they put in the sandwich she tried to swipe from me. The wife ordered the pork and dumplings. It became my lunch the next day and was certainly better at the restaurant than out of our microwave. Dessert was their special bread pudding of the day. I subbed a different ice cream and it was so good that I probably could have eaten two...after all, it was my birthday.

Went to The Block for happy hour on a Friday. Great weather and a great patio right on Lockwood. The cocktails were heavily iced and seemed watered down. The flat bread was 10/10 amazing. All in all a good experience.

The wife and I decided somewhat last minute to try this place. So glad we did! We started with the whipped feta appetizer. It has a wonderful citrus flavor to it. My wife ordered the swordfish that was one of the specials for that evening and I chose the pork and dumplings. Both were amazing. The service was quick and happy to answer any questions we had considering it was our first time there. It won't be our last tho! Worth the time

The food was almost too beautiful to eat. After a few pics I dove right in and couldn't be be more impressed. I would give my pork chop dinner a 10 for presentation, 10.5 for flavor and perfect doneness. The wait staff was 13+!! I only wish we could have had better outside dining.....still a 10 at n my book!

In town recently and came for dinner with three friends - have YOU ever tried to handle a table of four 40-something women, at least one of whom is plastered and has very specific diet requirements? Because our server at The Block sure has, and he did a reasonable job of staying unruffled. I honestly liked the happy hour food at the bar beforehand MORE than my actual meal, but I think I just ordered wrong (pulled short rib flatbread - love the concept but there was just an awful LOT going on with that dish). Sliders were dynamite, pretzels with beer cheese dip another hit, and I even ate Brussels Sprouts (and liked them!) which is SUPER unusual for me. I had a cup of crab and corn chowder to start and that was excellent. Bread pudding for dessert was a bit of a letdown, way too dry. But I tend to be underwhelmed with restaurant desserts in general, and am just as happy to have a frozen mini-Twix later at home. Must remember that next time. I would go here again were I in town and dining with fellow carnivores!

The difference between vision and successful presentation can often rely on the ability to execute. Many chefs can-not be operators, and many operators cannot be chefs. At The Block, even the simplest menu items appeared out of the kitchen's reach during a recent Summer visit. Based upon ambiance alone, we chose the sidewalk dining option at this popular stretch of Lockwood Avenue. Our first mistake. The Block Burger @ $15, add bacon @ $2, Kid's Mac & Cheese @ $4 and a house lemonade were logical choices. Server Bre'Anna seemed taxed to provide a smile, but suggested the "Flash Fried Brussels Sprouts" @ $11 as an important order addition. A protracted wait allowed us to notice a growing problem. One which some staff seemed pre-conditioned to tackle, but, alas, they could not. A stark difference from nearby hotspots, this purveyor was not only overrun with flies, but it was clear this was not the first time. Even before we alerted nearby workers, other staff were already spraying adjacent areas of the sidewalk. This was an ominous sign. They. Were. Everywhere. In and of itself, a serious fly problem near a restaurant building usually connotes inner trouble. In a case like this, oftentimes the menu stars can salvage an otherwise uncomfortable experience. While the Kid's Mac & Cheese was entirely delectable, the vastly overrated, and overpriced burgers were...sorely disappointing. Over-seasoned, dry and chewy, the meat patties were awful. It was puzzling. The Block bills itself as a purveyor of showcase meat products. Barely edible Sprouts rounded out a very unimpressive, albeit disastrous trip to the eatery. Subsequent attempts to call the business phone contact missing from our receipt were unanswered.

The BF and I dined here for the 1st time on Sunday. Our server was Peter whom was fantastic!!! He was attentive and gave great recommendations regarding food options. He also was our bartender and mixed up a fabulous cocktail for me. I began with the rum Punch which I didn't care much for but the specialty cocktail he concocted made up for it. I love how simple The Block keeps their menu. We began with The Butcher's Plate, flash fried brussels sprouts, a beef rib and the smoked bacon hash. I highly recommend the Butcher's Plate, Brussels Sprouts and the Beef Ribs. All were extremely delicious!!! I can't even begin to describe the concept and execution put into those dishes. I mean talk about having your mind blown. I've never tasted Brussels Sprouts or Beef Ribs soo perfectly executed, as far as flavor, tenderness and seasoning. We also tried the Short Rib Sandwich which was one of several specials for the day and of course The Block Burger with bacon and egg. The short rib sandwich on the pretzel bun was delicious. I was soo full from our starters I couldn't eat it. The BF took it home for lunch the next day. The burger was ok. It was just missing some added sessoning. I ended the meal with the bread pudding which was lacking the sweetness I enjoy. It also lacked serious flavor. I think it was supposed to be banana foster. The texture was dense and I really couldn't pick up the flavor of the icecream accompanying it. I have to say though overall it was a really good meal and worth a return trip. We're definitely returning to explore more of their menu and reorder our 3 faves. Next time I'm going crazy on those beef ribs.

Great steaks but also love the burgers. And the dirty martinis with blue cheese stuffed olives

My husband and I had dinner tonight with another couple. We didn't have a reservation. It was 8pm. They were busy. We waited for our table for only 15 min. Bartender was great. We were seated and had Becca as our server. I have to say... as a former bar manager, server, bartender, she was fantastic! She recited the very extensive specials, perfectly, was prompt with refilling our drinks, & checked on us often. She didn't seem rushed and had it all together. I was impressed! The pesto flatbread was amazing. The beef rib had a sauce that I could've done without and I would highly suggest salad dressing on the side. But I would definitely come here again! We will be back! Again, Becca was awesome!

After not having been here since pre-pandemic, we had a great experience at the Block with a party of 8, which is about 4 more people that I'd normally prefer to dine with. Our server was Becca, and she handled the large crowd very well. She had a good knowledge of the specials and the menu and pleasantly fielded the sometimes demanding requests of our semi inebriated crowd. I started off with an expertly made Sazerac cocktail. The bar tender knew what she was doing. As a table, for appetizers we ordered the butchers board, Ale cheese and house made pretzels, and Brussel sprouts. We pretty much devoured it all, the highest light being the Ale cheese dip. It was thick and sharp and the pretzels had a soft warm middle and a crusty outside. I ordered the grilled pork chop with sweet potato hash. The chop was tasty with an apple butter and honey glaze. But the best part was the sweet potato hash that had chunks of pork belly in it. The only complaint anyone had with the entrees was the beef rib. It came with two ribs. But one had very little meat on it. Two people ordered the grilled walleye and loved it. Finally, I also heard great things about the aged, bacon wrapped meatloaf. I'll definitely be back.

This is the only place I've found where the mac and cheese is ACTUALLY worth bragging about.

On recommendation, we came for our second anniversary. This restaurant is very meat centric in culture. They bill themselves as part locally sourced, part butcher, and part fresh and innovative. While the menu is smart & edgy, by St. Louis standards, it was hit & miss at best. So I will give you: The Good - The Bad & The Ugly. The Good. Once our server realized we had been seated the rest of the evening was impeccable. This included splitting a number of the courses for us to share. Let me be clear from the outset if not for this server this most likely is a one maybe two star review. Our appetizer of Pretzels & Ale Cheese was no more inspiring than the 30 other restaurants in the metro area who serve this. The pretzels were undercooked and the Ale cheese had no flavor of Ale but they were passible. The rustic gnocchi on our Marinated Flank steak turned out to be the highlight of the evening. With the sauce & mushrooms it had a great taste was cooked perfectly al dente. The Bad The second course, The Beat & Apple salad was interesting at best. While our server assured us the beats were freshly roasted they honestly had the same texture & flavor of canned. I'm not sure why but they felt the need to put whole pistachios in the salad. Please crush them into a crumble so they can be more palatable in the salad. Finally, I have no idea what the dressing was besides olive oil, because that was all we tasted. What could have been a smart and interesting, was nothing more than a difficult to eat, poorly executed salad with an oil slick where the dressing should have been. Our flank-steak was ordered medium and came out medium-well. It also had, what I thought was an off flavor until I realized it was the marinade. Let's just say I only at a quarter of the steak. This should have had in my estimation a nice char and a red but warm center. None of this came about. The Bread Pudding dessert was a mushy burnt mess. The top had the char that should have accompanied my steak while the rest was basically mush. It was covered in what I could only guess was that same caramel you get from the plastic bottle sold next to the cheapy ice cream. The coconut cinnamon ice cream was the star of this terrible experience. The UGLY. It was our anniversary so a second dessert was on order, Creme brûlée! Well it was a shallow 1/2 inch of creme with torched, scorched sugar on top. The final touch were two semi circles of what I can only guess were some fibrous onions. Yes, this dessert failed on all accounts only to leave us with a farewell of you guessed it... Dessert Onion! I'm not sure if this was the intention or just the failure of a lazy kitchen staff but it did nothing to bolster my confidence that this was just an off night. Thank goodness the server helped salvage the experience.

Our dinner was perfect! The place was busy last night and luckily we were able to grab the seats at the bar. I had the blood orange old fashion for drink - it was tasty! We also ordered the short ribs for appetizer and it was so delicious. The rib is cooked to the perfect tenderness and well seasoned. it was just about to fall off the bone. For dinner I had the ribeye and my fiancée ordered the salmon. The meals were superb! The salmon is cooked perfect and well balanced with the veggies and the sauce. My steak was also excellent, perfect amount of salt and cooked just how I wanted! Since we are at the bar our server is our bartender and she was so kind and knowledgeable about the food and drinks of the place. It was a plus. Will definitely come back and highly recommend this place.

My wife and I love this place. Great atmosphere, stellar cocktails. We usually get the bacon mac and cheese and the 'the block burger' with the bacon jam. Mouth watering!!!

The Block does not have a large menu. If you visit be sure to listen to the server describe the specials because it is likely that you will order one. We arrived slightly before 6 which is the beginning of the Friday evening crush. We were seated very quickly. Our server arrived quickly to take our drink orders. She presented the specials after she delivered the wine. She was friendly but her verbal delivery was rapid fire! We had not seen each other for a week so we got deeply involved in catch up. As a result we were not ready to order on her 3rd visit so we decided to figure out what we would eat. I've waited table before. I know that management wants tables turned as quickly as possible but that should not be perceived as pressure by the customer. On this occasion it was obvious that our server wanted us to eat and leave so we got the salmon special. The kitchen got the food out in less than 10 minutes and it came to us piping hot. I have never had a braised salmon as good as this was! This chef knows how to prepare fish. We got our check and paid promptly to free up the table. We would have stayed for dessert but we felt pressure to get out the door so we did. We may return but it will not be on a Friday evening. I recommend trying The Block.

I forgot how good this place was. Everything is fresh and grass fed. You have to start with their bacon jam. Sadly, I can eat an entire appetizer myself. :P Every food item is outstanding but my favorite is their market fresh meat and pomme frites. It was ribeye when I came in the other night. Next time I'm in town or driving through, I'm going out of my way to have dinner here again.

I went to the Block for lunch with my husband. Excellent flatbread, probably the best I've ever had. It was the daily special-it has beef and peppers, cheese, etc on it. The Moscow mule that I ordered didn't seem to taste quite right- very sour/bitter. I did get the grass fed beef and fries (only $18 for lunch) and it was very good. Lots of pepper. Overall I would definitely go back but maybe try the wine or The Block burger!!

This was my first time trying the block but not my partners. Where the food is natural and not processed, it is overpriced for what you get. I got the block burger and it was dry. Two people, no drinks, and our total was $100 without the tip yet. Not a terrible place, just "meh" and overpriced.