I love Madison County. There is such a great variety of hidden treasures. Luckily, we live close enough that crossing the river to enjoy the culture and entertainment of St. Louis isn't such a bad drive.
My husband and I had been excited about going to the Scottish Arms for a while, since his family line traces back to the Scottish Highlands. The decor was beautiful. Nice dark wood, decorative ceiling tiles, and loads of items from Scotland on the wall.
The owner was extremely nice as well. The mussels we ordered weren't up to his chef's standards, so he gave us a free appetizer of rosemary shrimp, tomatoes, and scallops. Absolutely the best scallops I've ever had.
The food was good, but don't expect American chain restaurant sized-portions. No one at our table of 8 left with a to-go box. I had the Shepherd's Pie - it was not seasoned well, and the vegetables were still very hard. The imported beer prices were a little high, around $5.75 a bottle.
If you're looking for a unique dining experience, the Scottish Arms definitely delivers. The atmosphere can't be matched. It really comes down to this - if you don't mind sacrificing exceptional food to pay for surroundings you won't be disappointed. However, if you prefer to trade atmosphere for excellent food the Scottish Arms is not for you.
Visit the Scottish Arms online at
http://www.thescottisharms.com/
8 S Sarah St
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Phone: (314) 535-0551
About the Author: Kristina Pratt is a REALTOR® with Goshen Realty Group at RE/MAX Preferred Partners in Edwardsville, Illinois. She and Nancy Milton help their customers buy and sell homes and investment properties in St. Louis' Illinois suburbs of Madison and St. Clair counties with special emphasis on the communities of Edwardsville, Glen Carbon, Maryville, Collinsville and Troy. For more information, visit their web site at http://www.GoshenRealtyGroup.com or e-mail Kristina@GoshenRealtyGroup.com
