Ritz-Carlton Cigar Lounge and Bar

If I could write a one word review I guess opulent would be the word. The table which we dine on is said to have cost $50,000.  Sure looked like it was that expensive.  Once a month on the last Thursday of the month "The Cigar Club" meets to smoke cigars, tell big lies, and have a fine meal.  The meal seems to be better than the lies by a long shot.  I ordered the same thing I always get a Cobb Salad.  What made this one stand out from other Cobbs I have had was the bacon.  It was the most addicting bacon I have ever eaten.  Every time I took a bite of the salad the bacon would just assault my taste buds and they wanted more.  Have you ever been eating something and seeing it disappear  and you are willing it not to vaporize?  That was me with this salad.

It is nice to gather at a nice place smoke cigars and not have some self appointed smoke Nazi attack.

I 've stayed here several times. Nice hotel, it's good to see they are giving it a remodel in the lobby

I am rating this a 5, not because I will continue to come back everyday or join....but because of how much I saw the people enjoying themselves here yesterday. If I could rationalize affording it or using it weekly, I would be in heaven. Very attentive staff, will take care of your every need, comfortable seating, classy people, great TV's, great place to conduct business, valets kept my car out front (was very glad I had it detailed in the morning, considering the Ritz location and clientele). One of my partners/friends is a member and holds court here every afternoon, so i met him for some drinks. He is the mayor of this place which added to the experience.

End of story - if you want to hob-knob with the glitz and glamor and unwind in a classy setting, I doubt there are better places in a "Mad Men" type of environment in STL or Clayton.