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Valentines dinner for two ($45) was outstanding. Appetizers were excellent as was the pizza and the desert. Love the atmosphere and it was very easy to carry on a conversation since the tables are not right upon top of each other and the acoustics are great.

We dined at Oceano Bistro on Valentine's Day evening. Though we had reservations, we had to wait about 15 minutes for our table, which wasn't a problem at all considering the occasion and the large number of people who were there. The service was great and met our every need and request. Food is excellent and reasonably priced. The wine selection is extensive and one doesn't have to pay a hefty price for a bottle. Oceano Bistro is one of our favorites and well worth the experience.

Valentine's Day was a fixed menu - two entrees, two appetizers, two desserts options. They offered a lovely "palate cleanser" between the apps and the entree -- nice touch. They also offered us "free" champagne as we entered -- another nice touch. (I say "free" because it's a fixed price so I'm sure it was covered in there but, still, a lovely way to be greeted.) Our server was friendly, professional, and attentive without being intrusive. Parking was free (validated when we paid our bill) and convenient. We will definitely be back.

The Crossing continues to be an excellent choice for fine dining in St. Louis. The food and service are excellent. The night we were there it was somewhat noisier than past visits due to several large tables of men some of whom spoke and laughed loudly throughout the evening. When they left it was pleasant. I think the British are right when they say Americans do not know how to speak quietly at the dinner table.

Dinner was on a Monday night so restaurant was not super busy. We had window view table which was nice for business dialogue. Gustavo our sister was attentive but not overbearing. Steaks were cooked to perfection and as ordered.