1904 Steak House

Reviews

• LL

  lee lamp

  Jan 5, 2026
  5.0
  My Dearest San Louie, I sit this evening by the flickering light of a pine-knot fire to pen thee a few lines concerning a most agreeable repast we enjoyed upon the eve of the New Year. Though far removed from the smoke and clamor of the casino floor, our little party—composed of several comrades who, like myself, are fond of a venture at cards and possess certain privileges from the comp'ing quartermaster—repaired to a fine eating-house in St. Louis, the name of which I shall withhold lest it draw too great a crowd. We had taken the precaution to secure our places in advance, and upon presenting ourselves at the appointed hour, found our table in readiness, as though the establishment had been expecting our very arrival. No sooner had we crossed the threshold than a server pressed upon each of us a complimentary pomegranate margarita—a spirited beverage of Mexican origin, most refreshing after the chill of the winter streets. The room itself was appointed with a dignity that put me in mind of the old mansions of Forest Park: dark woods richly polished, professional attendants who moved with precision yet without stiffness, and ample space between the tables so that one might stretch his legs without encroaching upon his neighbor. The atmosphere was one of quiet refinement, a welcome respite from the rough fare of the smoky floors. My filet of beef was prepared with uncommon skill—seared without yet retaining a tender heart, possessing that agreeable resistance which marks the difference between mere softness and true excellence. Our waiter, a fellow who gave his name as Serg’, proved both swift in his duties and pleasant in his manner, attending us with a readiness that never descended into familiarity. In sum, dear friend, the evening proved the brightest jewel of our holiday leave, a memory I shall carry back with me to the floor. I confess some astonishment at hearing certain grumblings from our Hoosier brethren who, it seems, presented themselves at this same house without having first secured a reservation—and that at one of the finer steakhouses in the City! One might as well expect to quarter in a gentleman’s parlor without invitation. Pray give my love to family and friends. I remain, as ever, thy affectionate steak lover.
• JC

  Jeff Cleeton

  Dec 28, 2025
  5.0
  Food and service was excellent!!!
• VM

  Vanessa M

  Dec 15, 2025
  3.0
  This review is not about food. It's about the attitude of this new manager that took over after Mr. Jason. I have eaten at this steakhouse for 8 years now. Majority of the servers know who I am as I've been served by them so many times. Mainly Beth, Amy, Sergio or Jeff. On Sunday, I came into the restaurant to place a to go order at 7 pm. Regularly, I would eat there but was not able to as I had to drive home which is 2 hours away. I needed to use my $150 food comp and wanted steak specifically. Well when I got to the reservation desk, I told the lady that I'd like to place a to go order. She stated they would not do any to go orders until after 8 pm because of some concert going on. First time I've ever been denied service at this restaurant. Had it been Jason, he would have absolutely taken care of it. I asked her if there was anyone I could speak to. She proceeded to say "Well...I'm the manager so..." I was like OK? I guess I'll spend the money at the Asian restaurant and I walked out. She literally had an attitude of well, I say what goes and we're not doing it. Very upsetting. She wasn't like, "I really apologize for the inconvenience." "Let me see if I can get your order taken care of, it may take a little longer, is that ok?" "What is it you're looking to get?" I mean some kind of effort would have been nice. A slight attempt to help but nothing. Just straight up, no and no one can change that but me. I spend way too much money at this casino to get that kind of treatment. There are plenty of others to play at but I choose River City. You all really need to reconsider who is going to run this restaurant with exceptional customer service skills. In my opinion, Sergio would be fantastic at that job. You need someone like him. It's obvious this current manager has disappointed other customers/potential customers based on other reviews. You need to do better River City. Vanessa M.
• AK

  Amy Kitchell

  Dec 14, 2025
  1.0
  I can’t give the food a review but the hostess was rude and unwilling to help us get a table. But catered to a rude lady behind that yelled for a bigger table for a bigger party! We left feeling not impressed!
• JM

  Jim Monahan

  Nov 10, 2025
  5.0
  Five stars all the way. 1904 Steakhouse nailed it, perfectly cooked steaks, great sides, and a relaxed, upscale vibe. Huge shout-out to Jeff, who was friendly, attentive without hovering, and made spot-on recommendations. We’ll be back!

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