Grand Oriental Chinese (Dim Sum) Restaurant

Stopped by here on a whim when passing through the area with my mom. This restaurant was very clean and inviting and had an upscale yet relaxing ambiance. The owners (I presume) were friendly and welcoming, and the food was hot, fresh, delicious and made with care. We came for lunch, and realized afterwards that they provide a dim sum service. I have never experienced that at any restaurant but would love to when we are back in the area again. I did see their dinner menu as well, and I can best describe this restaurant as exquisite, elegant, refined, and I would recommend it wholeheartedly if you are looking for an immersive experience to partake in authentic Chinese cuisine. Thank you for a wonderful lunch!

This was our first visit here. It doesn't look like too much on the outside but inside is beautiful and has plenty of seating. The service was impeccable; all employees were sweet and remembered everything we needed. The guy who seated us and brought us our tea and food was so friendly and had a sense of humor. The food was delicious. I tried both the miso tofu soup and the szechuan eggplant while my husband had the hong sue tofu. We tried each other's dishes as well. Portions were generous but not overbearing. Presentation was nice. Quite a few vegan options available for the health-conscious. The sauces were rich. It was definitely the best tasting szechuan I've ever had. The oolong tea was served in a teapot for refills and was loose leaf; it was delicious as well. The only negative I have to mention is the cost. Each menu mentions there is a 10% increase on the bill to combat rising food costs. I get it, but at the same time, this was the most I've ever spent on eating out (about $

Being an STL native I am blessed to have amazing dim sum at home. I was certainly not let down when dining at Grand Oriental. The atmosphere, service, Food, dim sum, menu, and tea was all perfect. We never had to wait for a cart despite being busy for dim sum. The servers were attentive and very kind. My daughter loves dim sum and we love authentic Chinese cuisine. Whenever we find a spot that caters to this taste, we show them love! We will be back when we come back to the area!