St. Louis’ first restaurant offering cannabis-infused dishes has opened, and it is serving “enhanced” food with verve.
Euphoria Kitchen + Kocktails (5916 Delmar) offers delicious fried chicken, pasta, and even THC-infused “kocktails” in a sumptuous, jade-colored lounge in the East Loop.
But what’s more, the space is a consumption lounge, too. Cannabis enthusiasts can smoke, vape, and eat THC—all under one roof.
Here’s what to know before you go.
The Atmosphere
SLM first previewed the concept back in December, with answers to a range of frequently asked questions. Now that Euphoria is open, mother-daughter owners Tiffany Marsh and Alexi Snipes can show off their vision.
The 52-seat space has the darkened ambience of a club and is decorated in a palette of deep-green colors befitting the plant of the hour. Guests can smoke and/or order food and drinks from any seat, be it at the bar, a table, or from a low-slung lounge chair. (BYO prerolls, pipes, blunts, vapes, etc.) Future plans call for enhanced signage in front (it’s kinda stealthy as of now), an air filtering system, and patio seating.
The time it takes the kitchen and waitstaff to serve each course is arguably a less contentious issue at Euphoria than at other restaurants. Euphoria invites guests to smoke or vape before, during, and after meals, so if the time seems to stretch, well, you’re probably doing it right. If you do note any hiccups in service, consider playing giant Jenga, giant Connect Four, mancala, or other games in the lounge.
The Food
The comfort food on the menu does not play second fiddle to the psychoactives. A simple fried wings appetizer was juicy and crispy in all the right ways. Rasta Pasta is penne pasta in an alfredo sauce that’s thick like a stick-to-your-ribs carbonara. Grilled shrimp is juicy and buttery. A stuffed chicken special with herbed cream cheese in the center satisfied and was large enough to mandate a second meal of leftovers. Bold spicing on the chicken dishes was intense without being spicy. Other mains include salmon with a sweet Thai chili glaze, garlic-and-herb lamb chops, and cheeseburgers on toasted brioche buns.
A side of truffle fries was more of a subtle jab of truffle oil than a knockdown. “Lifted Mac” is a thick, creamy, soul-food mac ‘n cheese that is so good, your eyes may roll back in your head. If you’re lucky, your portion will include some dark, luscious caramelization on the edges, too.
All food items are priced on the menu without infusions. For an extra $10, the kitchen will infuse the dish with 2.5 mg of THC. (It might be delivered via “cannabutter,” infused olive oil, or by way of other ingredients.) As habitués of dispensaries know, there is no residual taste of cannabis to taint the flavors.
Future plans for the menu include an Impossible Taco, crab cakes, lobster bites, steak bites, and dessert choices.
The Drinks
The secret weapon at Euphoria is the drink menu. There is no alcohol here—only crafted, fruity drinks with or without liquid THC. Cannabis veterans would do well to order a tart, fizzy lemonade, such as the “Zaza Fusion,” which has 10 mg of THC, making it a more economical choice than the infused food. Other drinks, such as the Blue Dream Spritz (featuring muddled blueberries) may include 2.5 mg of THC for an extra $5.
Libations include a green apple margarita, a citrus cooler, and the “Pineapple Express,” a puree of oranges, pineapple and strawberries in sparkling coconut water. All of the drinks are bright, summery thirst-quenchers. (Be forewarned: There is no tap water at Euphoria, just mineral water for $10 a bottle.)
For the newbie, an infused drink or meal is a worthwhile curiosity. But for the veteran cannabis nerd, Euphoria offers advanced thrills: “piggybacking” edibles by taking one as the previous is still peaking compounds the sensations. Combining different intake methods, as in both smoking and drinking THC, or both vaping and eating it, for instance, welcomes the neuronaut to new horizons.
Know Before You Go
Euphoria operates as a club, with membership required for entry. The fee (which is separate from the food tab) is $25 per diner for the night or $150 for a year.
Guests must be 21 or older to enter and each customer must sign a waiver at the restaurant.
Reservations are encouraged.
📍5916 Delmar
📞 314-256-1045
⏰ 5–11 p.m. Wed & Thu, 5 p.m.–1 a.m. Fri & Sat (kitchen open until 30 minutes before close)
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