About
Brasserie by Niche offers a menu of French bistro fare with perfected interpretations of classic dishes such as onion soup, housemade country pâté, and cassoulet with duck confit. Recognizable by its bright red exterior, Brasserie by Niche offers an approachable, lively dining experience with its warm, inviting atmosphere, pressed-tin ceiling, and checkered tablecloths covered with butcher paper. The 90-seat restaurant pairs its simple, uncomplicated food from Executive Chef Andrew Hernandez with an extensive list of French wines, as well as craft beer and signature cocktail selections. Brasserie’s noteworthy brunch and patio also serve as a destination for locals and visitors alike. A nod to nostalgia, Chef Craft kept the bustling bistro ambiance alive as homage to the space’s former life as Chez Leon.
4580 Laclede Ave.
St. Louis,
MO
63108
TripAdvisor Rating:
332 Reviews | Write a ReviewExpensive, ok food
Reviewed By mepb49 March 2026In central west end. Pleasant staff. Very expensive. Would expect high quality food but not. $12 amuse bouche? Confit duck, small leg for $39!! Trout amandine not freshly prepared. Nice ice cream...
Full ReviewGood, But Not Great
Reviewed By anderson213 December 2025This was our ninth French restaurant, and how do we rank this compared to our other experiences. We would place it as #4. The menu is very limited with only nine entrees; one of which is a...
Full ReviewToo bad I won’t go back
Reviewed By Carolyn C November 2025One of the best dishes of mussels I’ve ever had, but the service was incredibly slow in spite of a wonderful waitress Jessica, who tried to make amends. The biggest problem was it reminded me of a...
Full ReviewHours
Mon.-Sat., 5-10 p.m Sun. 5-9 p.m Sun., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Brunch)
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TripAdvisor Rating:
332 Reviews | Write a ReviewExpensive, ok food
Reviewed By mepb49 March 2026In central west end. Pleasant staff. Very expensive. Would expect high quality food but not. $12 amuse bouche? Confit duck, small leg for $39!! Trout amandine not freshly prepared. Nice ice cream...
Full ReviewGood, But Not Great
Reviewed By anderson213 December 2025This was our ninth French restaurant, and how do we rank this compared to our other experiences. We would place it as #4. The menu is very limited with only nine entrees; one of which is a...
Full ReviewToo bad I won’t go back
Reviewed By Carolyn C November 2025One of the best dishes of mussels I’ve ever had, but the service was incredibly slow in spite of a wonderful waitress Jessica, who tried to make amends. The biggest problem was it reminded me of a...
Full Review