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227 W. Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves, MO 63119

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227 W. Lockwood Ave. Webster Groves MO 63119

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  • American, Contemporary, Small Plates, Tapas
    $$ $$
    All Major Credit Cards, cash, ATM/Debit
  • Casual
    Banquet Facilities, Private Party, Wheelchair Accessible, Wifi Access
    Dinner, Evening, Lunch, Snack Food
  • Full bar
    Accepted
    Free, Street
Description

An elegant new wine bar in downtown Webster, Robust offers a wide selection of wines by the bottler or the glass. The list is categorized by the wine's profile - that is, robust or generous reds, crisp or luscious whites - rather than varietal or region, and each dish on the menu is matched to a specific profile or two. That menu features small dishes, most of which are meant to be shared: cheeses, cured meats and flatbreads. Items that sound like traditional entrées (roasted chicken, flatiron steak) are served in small portions.








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  • 2012 | Best Wine List in a Restaurant (Value)

    Of the wine list at Robust Wine Bar, owner and sommelier Stanley Browne says, "[Our] philosophy is to appeal to everyone from the novice to the connoisseur. That's why we have an extensive list -- from wines that are affordable to the Harlan Estates and Bryants and all the price points in between." While you can, if you're so inclined, drop serious coin on a bottle at Robust, you'll also find numerous excellent bottles priced under $60 (we've always been a fan of the Justin cabernet... More »

  • 2011 | Best Tapas/Small Plates

    As St. Louisans we understand that going out for tapas here will never be the same as exploring the storied streets of Spain, the promised land of paella and jamón ibérico and naps. We get it. But the tapas experience is just as much about atmosphere as it is about food, and Webster Groves' Robust Wine Bar has atmosphere in spades. The vibe is stylish but warm and welcoming, and the food's outstanding, whether you opt for traditionally "Spanish" fare -- Cava and chorizo,... More »

  • 2009 | Best Restaurant for Ladies Who Lunch

    Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale,A tale of ladies who lunch,That started from Ladue and Frontenac,And became the Robust bunch.A turkey sandwich was had by all,Side salads on each plate.No one ordered Robust's bread pudding,For they were watching their weight, they were watching their weight.Acoustic music set the mood,No need to wheel and deal.They lingered until the place cleared out,It became a three-hour meal, a three-hour meal.Robust made ordering wines a... More »

  • 2008 | Best Neighborhood Bar (Mid-County)

    Webster Groves might have a reputation as a great place to raise a family, but let's be honest: Sometimes you need to get away from the kids. You don't have to go very far, though. Located at the western end of what passes for Webster's downtown, Robust is the ideal place to enjoy being a grown-up again. The décor is classy, but the vibe is casual. Enjoy a full meal or take a seat at the handsome bar for a glass of wine. The list features a wide range of wines by the glass, which you... More »

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    | St Lous, MO | 149 Reviews

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    | Wed, May 6, 2009

    Webster Groves might have a reputation as a great place to raise a family, but let's be honest: Sometimes you need to get away from the kids. You don't have to go very far, though. Located at the western end of what passes for Webster's downtown, Robust is the ideal place to enjoy being a grown-up again. The décor is classy, but the vibe is casual. Enjoy a full meal or take a seat at the handsome bar for a glass of wine. The list features a wide range of wines by the glass, which you can sample in three- or six-ounce pours. Get together with some friends and try one of the one-wine flights — or, if your kids have been really rotten, try all of the different wine flights by yourself. Whatever you order, revel in this opportunity to chat with a neighbor about something besides SpongeBob. At least until the baby sitter calls.

  • RebekahK1
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    | St. Louis, MO | 34 Reviews

    4
    | Fri, December 18, 2009

    Great atmosphere, awesome wine selection, and really good menu items. Food portions are smaller, but perfect to order a bunch for the table and split.

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    | St Louis, MO | 7 Reviews

    4
    | Tue, June 2, 2009

    Finally, after several rolls of Oscar Meyer passed as tapas (Modesto painfully comes to mind)...a nice place, Robust. What struck us the most was how nice they laid out the wines with their own scale system vs. the usual pretentiously pompous fashion of doing it by region and or 'score'. Robust has its own number scale regardless of region, etc. Love the concept. Be a little adventurous and try their wine flights. Get the sampler of the tapas and you won't be disappointed. While you're at it...get also some of their cheese. The atmosphere is wonderful for a Saturday lunch outside and I just had to deal with the three girls over that were fantasizing about joining the Peace Corps (do they know they can't take their Audis and Minis with them?)

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Dinner
Cheese Plates
Denotes Suggested Wine Pairing By Robust Factor.all Cheeses Served In 2 Oz. Portions
$8.00
Trugole, Piedmont, Italy
cow’s milk, semi soft, similar to asiago in texture and appearance. straw color, mild flavor with slightly tangy notes. aged 60 days (unpasteurized)
$7.00
Mantoro, Benton Harbor, Michigan
us version of manchego. cow’s milk using same basket press method. semi- firm cheese, salty and creamy texture that melts in your mouth
$8.00
Bleu Des Basques, Pyrenees, France
sheep’s milk made in the pyrenees mountains, it has a wonderful combination of earthy spiciness, hints of apricot. (unpasteurized
$8.00
Sartori Raspberry, Wisconsin
unique cow’s milk, parmesan flavor and creamy cheddar texture soaked in new glarus raspberry tart ale to bring out the fruity notes of the cheese
$9.00
Purple Haze, California
fresh goat’s milk cheese from cypress grove in ca. flavored with wild fennel pollen and lavender to give a sense of provence with a nice creamy texture
$7.00
Belletoile, Lorraine, France
triple cream cow’s milk cheese with a bloomy rind; big rich buttery flavors, smooth texture
$8.00
Tomme De Savoie, France
semi-hard cow’s milk, aromatic, rich complex flavor, firm but a cheese that melts in your mouth, and nutty under tones. (unpasteurized)
$10.00
Picandine Crottin, France
a small 2oz button of pasteurized goat’s milk. semiaging softens the texture for a creamy gooey but developed goat cheese flavor.
Soups And Salads
Robust Chowder—gulf Rock Shrimp, Corn, Spanish Chorizo, Andouille Sausage With Potatoes, Sweet Peppers And Onions. ~ $5.5
$4.50
Chef’s Daily Selection Of Seasonal Soup
$5.50
$8.50
Classic Caesar Salad
fresh crisp romaine, creamy caesar dressing, and shaved parmigiano reggiano cheese
$8.50
Hierloom Tomato Salad
basil, cipollinis, shallots, ricotta, parmesan, aged balsamic, and croutons
$8.50
Roasted Beet Salad
salad—roasted beets, goat cheese, oranges in mixed greens with a red wine ver jus dressing
Charcuterie Plates
All Cured Meats Served In 2 Oz. Portions
$6.00
Spanish Chorizo
from the central spanish region of salamanca, dry-cured pork sausage with smoked paprika.
$6.00
Sweet Coppa
air dried whole pork shoulder with delicate flavor.
$6.50
Prosciutto
salt-cured and dry aged a minimum of 230 days to ensure tender, sweet flavor
$6.00
Genova Salami
air dried lean pork with classic infused garlic
$8.00
Bresaola Carpaccio Style
dry aged salt cured beef, very lean, seasoned with traditional herbs and spices. topped with parmesan cheese, argula and touch of truffle oil
$6.50
Pate De Campagne
a blend of pork seasoned with herbs and port wine, served with cornichons and grain mustard
$15.00
Chef’s Charcuterie Sampler
sweet coppa, genova salami, pâté, prosciutto, whole grain mustard, cornichons and french ficelle bread
$18.50
Chef’s 3 Cheese Sampler
mantoro, michigan trugole, piedmont, italy belletoile triple cream, lorraine, france
Tasting Plates
$12.00
Sea Scallops
seared sea scallops atop polenta, with basil, crispy pancetta, parmesan broth
$13.00
Robust Crab Cakes
lump crab cakes on a bed of vegetable slaw with remoulade
$10.00
Herbed Polenta Cake
crispy polenta, ragu of wild mushrooms, spring vegetables, with a vegetable demi-glace
$14.00
Herb Roasted Trout
with glazed turnips and carrots with browned butter, shallots, and banyuls.
$9.00
Mediteranean Chicken Skewers
marinated chicken breast, with green onion, cilantro, and a piquant romesco sauce
$14.00
Roasted Pork Loin And Braised Shoulder
with peach bbq sauce, grilled peach slaw, and a cornbread flan
$15.00
Bistro Rib Eye Medallions
gratin potato, with roasted tomatoes and onions and a blue cheese caramelized shallot butter
$14.00
Roasted Rack Of Lamb
mint, fava beans, peas, fingerling potatoes, natural pan jus
$8.50
Spinach And Three Cheese Spread
roasted artichokes, cream cheese, mozzarella and parmesan cheese with housemade crostini
$7.00
Red Pepper Hummus
chickpeas, roasted red peppers, topped with kalamata olives, served with warm pita bread and pickled vegetables
$9.50
Baked Camembert, France
camembert wrapped in puff pastry, baked to a golden brown and topped with balsamic strawberries
$5.00
Robust Olives
assortment of olives with thyme, chili flakes, orange, lemon and sherry vinegar
$4.00
Spiced Nuts
mixed nuts spiced with cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne
$6.00
Artisan Cheese Spread
blend of cheeses rolled with garlic, wine served with assorted pickles and nuts, and lavash.
Flatbreads
$14.00
Prosciutto Pear Flatbread
walnut pesto and parmesan cheese layered with pears, prosciutto, topped with arugula in a walnut oil and sherry dressing.
$12.00
Roasted Mushroom Flatbread
with caramelized onions, spinach, creamy parmesan sauce and arugula
Dessert
$8.00
Dreamsicle Bread Pudding
white chocolate, orange zest, with caramel sauce, served with dreamsicle ice cream
$7.00
Fruit Cobbler
apples and caramel with a crunchy oat topping served with vanilla ice cream
$8.00
Chocolate Lava Cup
dark chocolate cake with a raspberry sauce, served with vanilla ice cream in a hot cup
$6.00
Creme Brulee
custard based vanilla flavor, topped with “burnt sugar” topping
$8.00
Semi Freddo
peanut butter and jelly flavored frozen italian cream mousse
$12.00
Chef’s Selection Of 2 Robust Dessert
dessert-style cheeses, apples, dates and spanish “marcona” almonds
$10.00
Robust Dessert Flight
1 dark chocolate truffle, 1 raspberry chocolate truffle, with 2 oz ruby port

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