by June Ann D'Angelo

looking to stake out your next date and maybe grab a steak after you feel it out? do you work in Clayton? are you looking for a new after work spot to add to your list? looking to grab a drink with a co-worker on a cityscape patio? look no further than 1 north brentwood blvd in clayton. there you will find The R Bar at Ruth's Chris and some of the best after work light bites that leave your taste buds as tired as your feet from work. ranging from mouth-watering proteins like seared ahi tuna ($12 before 6pm, $18 after), carpaccio ($10 before 6pm, $16 after) and, the crowd favorite, filet oscar ($18 before 6pm, $23 after) to savory sides such as smoked salmon chips ($8 before 6pm, $11) and asparagus fries ($8 before 6pm, $11 after). need something to wash that deliciousness down? grab one of the many great specialty cocktails hitting all the major drink groups: mojito, cosmo, margarita, manhattan and old fashioned are all $8 before 6pm (compared to the normal $10, mojito $11)....along with beer ($4 before 6pm) and wine ($9 before 6pm) and a full bar. i had a great time with my girlfriend, Stacey, local Esquire model and the front person of RIOS, there last week and it's definitely worth checking out to see if it's your kind of spot... maybe you will run into us there...

photos by Ashley Kuenstler courtesy of the Midwest Influencer Network...