Juniper

Juniper Grill, a bistro and wine bar, is a new addition to Soulard and provides a casually elegant atmosphere that is perfect for a relaxing dinner with friends. We arrived on a Saturday evening without reservations after our original destination turned out to be closed. We were graciously seated with the caveat that we needed to finish dinner within an hour and a half. As it turned out, we did run over a few minutes. As you enter through the bar, you will see a beautiful piece of art that hangs as the centerpiece of the main dining room.
The drink offerings provided a nice variety. The mojito was excellent as was the sangria and each was enjoyed by my dinner companions. Three wine flights were offered with the waiter suggesting two and I settled on the Missouri Ste. Genevieve offering which provided a nice variety. All three were served together and it was up to me to pair each with my meal. The salad selection was quite nice and everyone was happy with their selection, particularly the blue cheese salad which included fresh romaine and chicory lettuce as well as bacon, blue cheese, tomatoes and a creamy avocado dressing. The appetizer list provided additional temptations and the blackened flank steak was quite flavorful. Three of us ordered the snapper dish which provided a touch of spice on a most succulent fish. The risotto had a great flavor and texture. The duck was also a hit with the right degree of moistness and was done as requested. All in all, it was a nice experience. I might suggest a little more structure to the wine flights as pairing them with the meal ended up being trial and error. But the price was reasonable even though every item is priced individually and I will definitely return. Next time, I might put together a collection of small appetizer plates as the list included some unique offerings that are seldom offered.