Extra Wavy

I was stoked to try another new restaurant recently, Extra Wavy, but I have to admit that I had some bittersweet emotions about it since I miss all the times I've spent at PW Pizza beer dinners and enjoyed the view from Vin de Set. Yet, I am happy that someone was able to rehab the building so that business can thrive again on Chouteau.

Extra Wavy has given the space an aquatic green theme, which feels odd, but is nice and wide open, with a huge bar. I enjoyed the Chin Music gin cocktail.

Cocktails at the bar at Extra Wavy

I knew for sure going in that I wanted items from the raw bar, so mission accomplished with oysters and Hamachi Crudo! The Crudo was almost too pretty to eat!

Raw Oysters

Hamachi Crudo

But Extra Wavy has more than just seafood and a raw bar. We worked our way through the different sections, sampling quite a few things. It definitely helps to go with friends to try something from each one!

From the First Wave section, we enjoyed the hearty Fried Polenta and Lamb Meatballs that came with a lot of grilled bread. 

Fried Polenta

Lamb Meatballs with Grilled Bread

Under the Grilled Skewers, Angie picked out the Pork Belly, which was too piggy for me, but I'm sure will be a popular item.

Pork Belly Skewer

From the Garden section, Angie also picked out a Whipped Ricotta dish with roasted black figs that I wish I could have licked the plate! (I just now realize that there is some ham in this dish that I also enjoyed.)

Whipped Ricotta with Roasted Black Figs

By this point we were plenty full, so hopefully I can make another trip back for an entree or a sandwich as they have a few burgers and even a prime rib!

For a nightcap, I was most curious about the speakeasy, Prohibition, located in the basement under Extra Wavy where the 21st Amendment Brewers Bar used to be. The theme makes sense down there, although it's a block from another popular cocktail spot. It's plenty dark and I did enjoy the design upgrades to give it the proper look and feel of a speakeasy. 

Hopefully, this spot will continue to be busy for some time!

Resources:

Extra Wavy = https://www.extrawavystl.com/