Creativ Eats at the Art Institute of St. Louis

This is my second visit. Each time the food is outstanding. I’m sure it would cost $ 30-​$ 50 at a restaurant. High quality ingredients. Extremely well cooked. Good portion size. Cost is $ 12 includes tax. Tip is extra. The chefs rotate as the servers. Service is a work in progress so as long as you’re prepared for that you will have a great time.
The food is soooo delicious. Typically there are two apps, four entrees, two sides, and two desserts. You select one of each. Iced tea or soda also is included.
I had the smoked trout spinach salad. The red beets were the best and the vinegarette was tasty. Slightly sweet. The smoked trout was ok, more spices would’ve been nice.
The bean soup looked good and the reviews were positive.
The entrees included prosciutto wrapped monkfish, spinach and ricotta ravioli, wiener snitzel, and brat with sauerkraut. I got the brat and it was great with Grilled butter bread. The potato salad was amazing. Included bacon, slightly warm, and sauerkraut flavor.
The Brussel sprouts were grilled and maybe the best item in the meal. I wanted more!
For dessert I selected the red wine poached pear with marscapone cream. It was good. Slightly sweet. The other option was tiramisu which was served in a wine glass and looked great!
They rotate the menu every three weeks. Next is Asian! I think reservations are required and they only serve wed and thur.
Note it takes about 1.5 hours to get through lunch.

First thing– this place is run by culinary students, which is really impressive considering the fine dining menu. This quarter’s theme is Cajun, so I had shrimp, grits and collard greens with bacon (see pic) & beignets with berry sauce (also see pic). It was DELICIOUS & was cooked super quickly. AND the prices are super reasonable! ($ 12 for both!) Any tips for the wait staff go to a scholarship fund, as well. I would definitely recommend, but since it’s a class, make sure to call ahead for hours & days it’s open.