Austin S.
Yelp
Does Lazt Tiger have good cocktails? Check the post card. Connected to their partner restaurant and bar, Yellowbelly, Lasy Tiger takes a different approach to their cocktail program shifting the focus to agave spirits. I started with the Railroad man which they had discounted for happy hour. A spirit forward libation, the earthiness of the reposado cut through the bourbon really well to create an interesting flavor combination I was a big fan of. It was earthy, oaky with just enough sweetness to maintain the balance it needed. Next up was the Glamour Profession. This was a much more crushable cocktail. Incredibly light and refreshing, but still maintaining the funkiness you love with the Jamaican rum. You don't often see bourbon and tequila mixed, or rum and tequila mixed, Lazy Tiger hit the mark on both. My friend got the floor is guave. Wow, so incredible. The smoky, floral notes of the mezcal were highlighted perfectly while the guava offset it just enough to keep from overpowering the drink.
The food was amazing. I grabbed the black bean nachos and beef fat fries. The fries are crispy, salty, and just flat out delicious. Let's not mince words, they are elite. Point blank. The garlic ranch is so tangy. There is a reason every table inside had an order of these. The black bean nachos were just as impressive. The chips were so fresh they were still glistening from the fryer. The queso was rich, and the beans were just salty enough. Pair that with the crema, cotija cheese, and fresh peppers and every bite left you with a rich succulence that kept you coming back for more.
The vibes inside are amazing. The music and conversation are loud enough that you always hear them, but not so loud they impede your conversations, a difficult balance to achieve. Nonetheless, the Lazy Tiger certainly just jumped ahead a few spots in my cocktail list for St. Louis.