Mid Rivers Newsmagazine 3-7-18

March 7, 2018
MID RIVERS NEWSMAGAZINE I 35
Mike’s Grill & Tap: A mom-and-pop burger joint with a well-rounded menu
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By Amy Armour
Mike Holmes has been in the restaurant
industry since he was a teenager, working
as a dishwasher in a cafeteria in Jamestown
Mall. He spent his summers bussing
tables and running food for Jordan’s
Restaurant in North County before going
off to college and serving in the United
States Navy.
“I love the business. I love the people
aspect,” said Holmes, who took ownership
of Mike’s Grill & Tap in O’Fallon
last July.
After college, Holmes spent the better
part of 15 years working at Citizen Kane’s
Steakhouse before opening Sherlock’s
Steak & Seafood with a business partner.
His business partner at Sherlock’s bought
him out and, on July 6, 2017, Holmes
took the leap into sole ownership when
he purchased Mike’s Grill & Tap.
Located at 2447 Hwy. K in the Four
Seasons Shopping Center, Mike’s Grill &
Tap is known for its extensive craft beer
Mike’s Grill & Tap
selection and its juicy, high-end short rib
burgers.
With 24 craft beers on tap, the bar and
grill offers beer options for all types of
beer connoisseurs. From the light wheat
beer, NOCO314 – named after Mike’s
hometown – to the Angry Irish Wife,
Guinness and Blue Moon, 19 of the taps
rotate every seven to 10 days. The bar and
grill also has more than 20 types of beers
available in bottles.
“I try to get stuff that not everyone has,
that maybe is harder to find, but I also
try to keep stuff that people want,” said
Holmes.
Holmes also will poll his customers to
see what types of beers they would like
to try.
“Then, I’ll bring it in for them,” said
Holmes. “At the end of the day, I put on
there what people want.”
The restaurant also offers a delectable
variety of lunch and dinner choices for all
palates. The extensive menu ranges from
chicken wings and pretzels, to burgers and
2447 Hwy. K • O’Fallon • mikesgrillstl.com • (636) 240-0633
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Monday-Thursday;
11 a.m.-midnight, Friday-Saturday; 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sunday
sandwiches, to pork chops
and salmon. The madefrom-scratch
burgers are
super-popular among diners,
especially the ‘Mike’s Favorite’,
which is a short rib and
beef mixture patty topped
with blue cheese crumbles,
Applewood smoked bacon,
homemade spicy tomato
chutney and onion straws on
a pretzel bun.
The bar and grill offers
special promotions nearly
every day. A few weeks ago,
the restaurant launched its
mug promotion, giving customers
the opportunity to
purchase a T-shirt and tastefully
engraved mug. The
Tuesday special is an 8-ounce sirloin steak
with the veggie and potato of the day.
Sunday features an all-day happy hour.
And, on Wednesdays, Holmes partners
with Cupcake Amore to provide complimentary
cupcakes to all customers.
Mike’s Grill & Tap will cater events
on- or off-site. The restaurant has a party
room that can accommodate up to 25
people and the entire restaurant can be
rented to host larger parties.
The Mike’s Grill & Tap crew [from left] Graham, Sarah,
Kristen, Mandy and Emily.
“We’re just a little mom-and-pop with a
good, well-rounded menu,” said Holmes.
And customer service is of utmost
importance to Holmes.
“I believe that, even though it’s a hamburger,
you should get the same service as
if you were at a Ruth’s Chris or a Citizen
Kane’s,” said Holmes. “What you buy
shouldn’t determine the level of service
you receive.”
To check out the menu or what’s on tap,
visit mikesgrillstl.com.
TUESDAY - FRIDAY
till’ 4PM
WE ALSO
OFFER:
FULL BAR WITH
24 BEERS ON TAP &
19 BOTTLED BEERS
HAPPY HOUR JUST
GOT HAPPIER!
Over 10
Different Tacos
To Choose From
$
5 OFF
ANY PURCHASE OF
$
30 00 or more
Not valid for Valentine’s day special.
Salty’s Fresh Mex
One coupon per table. Not valid with other offers.
Expires 3/31/18
5045 Highway N • Cottleville, MO • 636-477-6520