Best Restaurants for People Watching in East St. Louis, Illnois

This was our first time dining at Brasserie by Niche, after reading about it numerous times on Ian Froeb’s STL 100: The Best St. Louis Restaurants list. Oh my, what a delightful surprise! The service and food were to die for. Alexis P. took great care of us, answering our questions and keeping a watchful eye but never hovering. Every dish was perfectly paced and served at the correct temperature. Bread was warm with delicious butter, salad was chilled and not overpowered by too much dressing, and main entrees were hot and oh so good with wonderful jus de viande. I had the braised beef, my husband had the roasted chicken, and we shared the chocolate mousse. He had a Bloody Mary (proclaimed as one of the best!) and I had my standard Shirley Temple with a splash of orange juice. When dining at a new restaurant, we always end the meal by asking each other, "Would you eat here again?" The answer for Brasserie by Niche was a resounding YES, YES, YES!

Outstanding! We will go again! Highly recommend!

Everyone loved their selections. The Watermelon salad was excellent. Our server was patient and professional.

We had a great food, service,and drinks. Thank you for a great time.