Comments from our Guests...
Channel 5, KSDK, recently did a feature on us; you can read about it on their web page. Click here to watch their video (it follows the short commercial).
Now here are the comments...
"We were in town from Osceola, IN. My cousin took us to your place for dinner. The food was great but my husband in particular sent his compliments to the chef regarding the Mississippi Fried Catfish. Thank you for a wonderful evening!" -- Barb Canoy Beven
"We were visiting from South Carolina and happened in one evening when a musician - Randy Harr - was performing. Great voice, original songs, some R&R classics - impressive.... "
"The food is Great, the atmosphere is Great and the decor is Great. So much fun. St. Louis needed a place like this."
Here's an interesting email thread:
From:* Cindy Roettger *To:* Cornbread@STLBlues.net *Sent:* Sun, June 20, 2010
10:56:10 AM *
Subject:* bands Are there any places ages 20 and 17 can go to listen to bands?
If you could email me at xxxxxx@xxx.com
We will be in St. Louis and available to go and listen to a band on the 29,
30, and July 1. Thank you, Cindy Roettger
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*From:* Cornbread *To:* Cindy Roettger *Sent:* Monday, June 21, 2010 2:52 PM
*Subject:* Re: bands Hi Cindy, check STLBlues.net
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***From:* Cindy Roettger *To:* Cornbread *Sent:* Fri, July 2, 2010 8:42:58 PM
*Subject:* Re: bands Just to let you know we did go to Highway 61 Roadhouse
on Tues, June 29. Thanks so much for the recommendation, the music, food, and
atmosphere were all great. My husband and two boys ages 17 and 20 also enjoyed
the evening. If we make it back to St. Louis we will be sure to go back and
our youngest son will probably bring his guitar. I would probably come
back to St. Louis just to go the Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen. It just that
great of a place!!!! Thanks again, Cindy
• Here are excerpts from reviews by customers we found on the internet •
(found on americanroadmagazine.com)
"On Valentine's Day, Quinn and I ventured to a great new joint in Webster
Groves, the Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen...the place is chock full of murals,
photos, and memorabilia commemorating the "blues highway"...the food
continues that commemoration; we had Fried Tamales (a Delta favorite) and I
had BBQ Spaghetti (Spaghetti saturated with jerked pork and the Roadhouses own
BBQ sauce--have your Tums by your side for this one!). They also served Quinn
and I heard some great music (it was a benefit for Katrina Relief, and all the
proceeds go to New Orleans)...you can hear great blues there as well (Kim Massie,
an icon of the St. Louis Blues scene, plays there regularly)...it is sorta strange
touting a "Route 61" roadhouse that is not quite on highway 61, but
if you are visiting the St. Louis area, it is well worth the visit..."
“We really enjoyed the ambiance, food, service, drinks. It was great for dinner and would be a fun place to hang out and watch a band. We will definitely be back to try more items off the large menu and will bring visitors here as well.”
“My family went to the Roadhouse for Mother's Day brunch and I have to say it was probably the best brunch I've ever had! Everything in the brunch selection was so good! Fried catfish, ribs, pulled pork, pecan french toast, cheese grits, hash brown potatoes, crispy bacon, sausage patties, scrambled eggs, corn cakes, pancakes and omlets made to order, and more plus a dessert table! It was all good! The pulled pork and pecan french toast, and corn cakes were my favorites and I couldn't stop eating! I'll def be back for more of these!”
“The blend of Southern comfort cooking with the uniqueness of Midwestern/Saint Louis style meals equals a delight. I love Cajun food, and they know how to serve the right creole mix here. I loved every bite of corn souffle(MUST TRY), 1/2lb Saint Louis style bbq smoked ribs( Just the right amount of sauce, not dry Memphis), creole rice and beans( big beans), waffle fries(light on spice), po boy sandwich with spicy crawfish ( wow, full of crawfish)”
“HWY61 is a welcoming place with it's jazz,blues and all that hearty soul music. The walls are plastered with musicians who have made history and changes to the American music that we hear today. This place is a mini museum in itself and a reminder of the past.”
“my hubby and I both ordered the sampler plate that had ribs, chicken, and pulled pork. OMG! It was all good but may have been the best puled pork in my life! I got mac and cheese on the side, definetly didnt come from a box or cartoon or anything. Homemade all the way. It was all so amazing but also WAY too much food. 2 Hour drive isnt anything for this place!”
“CAJUN CHIPS - This are the reg type pub chips only these are hands down the best I've had. I am still munching on these 3 days later too, still crispy and good. I will note that this is a HUGE portion but remember....great to take home. BTW - skip the cheese sauce and add vinegar or just plain.”
“THE MASHED POTATOES - mmmmmmmmm, I do loves me some mashed tators and these are very, very good. I got the brown gravy.”
“CREAM CORN SOUFFLE - Sweet corn in a thick cream sauce and baked with corn meal. Large enough to split and very fattening and yummy!!!”
“There are some standouts here, but in general it's difficult to go wrong on the menu. The kitchen somehow maintains consistency and quality across that huge menu, I have no idea how. ”
“That said, here were some surprises that I didn't expect. The barbecue ribs were actually good, the burger was exceptional, the appetizers (which are huge and 2 for 1 during happy hour) are generally good, especially the wings. The corn souffle side dish is a must, and the barbecued spaghetti is one of those oddball dishes that I grew up around but most people haven't heard of. It's a love/hate thing, this one is spicy with chunks of barbecue in it, and most people are pleasantly surprised at what seems an unholy creation.”
“On a side note, with the portion sizes we've always been far too full to indulge in dessert...until last night. They have a Mississippi Mud Cake dessert that was beyond good. For those of you who know what a "chess pie" is, it's essentially a warm chocolate chess pie on melted marshmallows, with coffee ice cream and chocolate syrup.”
“If you're looking for simply good food, in an unpretentious atmosphere suitable for kids and adults alike, that can accomodate the tastes of most groups, it's difficult to go wrong. These people are definitely contributing to the fattening of america...and I'm ok with that. "Fine Dining" it's not, but "Mighty fine dinin' " it is.”
“Highway 61 is a nice place to go and eat dinner, enjoy some music, and have a good time.”
“Had dinner at the Highway 61 Roadhouse. They serve cajun cuisine so it was just in time for Fat Tuesday. Fried catfish was excellent. Give them a try when if you are in the Lou.”
Business Hours
Sunday
• brunch 9:30am - 1pm
• dinner menu 1pm - 8pm
• bar until 9pm
Mon - Thurs
11am - 11pm
• lunch menu 11am - 3pm
Friday and Saturday
11am - Midnight
• lunch menu 11am - 3pm
Kitchen Hours
Sun - 9:30am - 8pm
Mon - Thurs 11am-10pm
Friday - Saturday 11am - Midnight
Happy Hour
Mon - Friday 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Mon-Thurs 11pm - CLOSE
Every Tuesday night
Friday Jan. 27
Lucky Dan & Naked Mike 7-11
Saturday Jan 28
The Spys 9-1*
* $5 cover charge
and $10 minimum purchase per person
Friday Feb 3
Lucky Dan & Naked Mike 7-11
Saturday Feb 4
The Billy Engle Band 9-1
Thursday Feb 9
Jazz jam session hosted by Nu Element Ensemble 7:30 - 11:00
Friday Feb 10
Blues and More Band 7-11
Saturday Feb 11
Kim Massie 9-1
Thursday Feb 16
Jazz jam session hosted by Nu Element Ensemble 7:30 - 11:00
Friday Feb 17
Two Hoosiers and a Hatchet 7-11
Saturday Feb 18 Mardi Gras
Zydeco Crawdaddys 1-5
North of the Quarter 5-10
Thursday Feb 23
Jazz jam session hosted by Nu Element Ensemble 7:30 - 11:00
Friday Feb 24
John Fischer 7-11
Saturday Feb 25
Bedlam Brothers 9-1