4.4 – 1,536 reviews • American restaurant
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Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Weekend Brunch, Bar, Live Music, Private Events & Weddings.
SqWires is proud to be a 5-star certified Green Dining Alliance member. We support local – we buy ingredients & products that are local, organic & responsibly raised. We also recycle, compost & re-purpose.
SqWires is a handsome redesign of a 19th-century brick structure, part of a Victorian-era factory complex. The former Western Wire manufacturing buildings, located on an entire city block in historic Lafayette Square, renovated & converted to house SqWires Restaurant, plus 80 business & residential lofts. The name SqWires combines its location in the Square & the history of the Western Wire factory.
Lushly renovated Victorian factory space serving American cuisine from locally sourced ingredients.
✔️Breakfast ✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–2 PM |
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Phil Khamoua
Can’t say enough good things about this place. We came in for Saturday brunch around 10am. We were worried it would be full as there were no reservations available, but there was plenty of room at the bar. It must have been fate because we met John the bartender who was absolutely phenomenal. Totally personable and could tell he really cared about people. Everyone that came in knew him and he knew them back. It was so cool to see. Food was fresh and very delicious. Building was historic and we left feeling so full and happy. We were visiting from out of town but will def be back!
… moreTurquois White
Celebrated a friend’s birthday with brunch. We ordered bottomless mimosas which we enjoyed. Mimosas included a bar to add your own juice or fruit. I ordered traditional breakfast with a side of pancakes. The environment is nice and clean. We made reservations so, were able to be seated as scheduled. Waiter was nice and attentive.
… moreKevin Hacker (Khacker)
If you are following my reviews, I have started this year In January of the city vs. the county dine out restaurant night. It was City’s turn (mine). We chose Sqwires, It had been a while since we had been at Sqwires and we enjoyed it. This visit was a great experience. The menu does have it’s favorite traditional menu items. The pot pie and the Salmon dish. Both delicious and filling. Add a good wine or beer of your choice and you are eating good in Lafayette Square. The atmosphere is fantastic. Sqwires was an old wire factory. They converted the furnace that heated and formed the wire into a fireplace. Look around even some of the light fixtures are converted tools or containers as light fixtures. We came to eat. The Pot pie is a meal in itself. A stew with Chicken, new potatoes, herbs and veggies topped with a puff pastry. Our server was very attentive to our needs. He was courteous and professional. I recommend SqWires restaurant. Enjoy the atmosphere and gastro experience.
… moreCapri Danzeisen
Neat decor inside the building is decorated beautifully. The host greeted us immediately. Our server was fast and efficient. The food was AMAZING!! We will for sure be returning next time we visit STL!
… moreIan
Chill atmosphere, friendly service. Went for lunch. Sandwich was good, maybe not worth $16 though. Maybe try brunch or dinner.
… moreJonathan Schleyer
Underwhelming food despite high expectations. Looks good on paper but taste was average. Enjoyed the home made hummus. Cauliflower appetizers were also good. Veggie lasagna looked good but for some reason was just drowned in cheese (which could have been good) but the whole thing kind of tasted bland. Raspberry sorbet was also nothing special. Overall food taste could be more refined. My meat eater friends agreed too.
Regarding spirits, the options were kind of limited in scotch whiskies with mostly blends. Waiter was trying to help me and he was great. Bartender was gruff. Decided to skip having a drink.
Service was very very slow yet friendly.
Private room was cold despite cute fireplace that was too far from tables.
My guess is that all the great reviews are for the main area which is cozier than huge private room. And probably for the non veggie gluten free options.
Overall we wouldn’t go again.
… moreJade Harrison
WOW! My first time eating at SqWires for brunch (and in general) and it did not disappoint! The restaurant is decorated in a tasteful, rustic chic vibe and all the food was DELICIOUS. Also our server was delightful and so helpful in recommendations.
Definitely gonna have to go back again for their bottomless mimosa and bloody Mary bar 🙂
… moreBT A
Came her on Sunday, 1/4 for my reservation of 10 ladies at 11am. Our server (a gentleman with dark hair) was excellent and attentive, he went above and beyond in taking care of us. The food was amazing too. My friends were all raving about the delicious brunch food and great service, and insisted we return here in the future for another ladies’ brunch. It’s always a good feeling when I organize a dinner or brunch at a restaurant for a big group, and the restaurant doesn’t embarrass me in front of my friends and delivers on all points… So thank you!!
… moreVerna Ferguson
We had excellent service & the atmosphere is nice.
i was very disappointed in my salmon dish. The salmon quality was disappointing and the side sweet potato & red pepper relish was overcooked and had a heat type of spicy taste The sweet potato relish was served in pea size cut up pieces and very hard. The salmon was also a very small thin piece, overcooked, & dry and was nit served warm & lacked flavor. Some may like this unique salmon dish version, but I prefer a moist salmon dish with either a sweet marinade or dill type of sauce that is served warm.
I was also disappointed with the bread pudding. It is served dry and appears & tasted more like cut up pound cake and it lacked flavor. And it was served cold with abour 2 dried cherries. Some may like this unique version, but I prefer a traditional warmed served moist bread pudding with a tasty vanilla sauce.
… moreJodie Neuman
The best night; 2nd only to the next night (wedding). Truly a wonderful experience in every way! The venue is beautiful, but that is all Thanks to Stephanie Long. Stephanie dealt with me since November, so almost a full year. And the outcome was beyond perfection. The food was so delicious! It was way better than what you get at the restaurant even! And each server was so attentive and great also. Thank you Stephanie ❤️
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