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Monday 10am - 9pm Tuesday 10am - 9pm Wednesday 10am - 9pm Thursday 10am - 9pm Friday 10am - 10pm Saturday 10am - 10pm Sunday 10am - 3pm

the BAO

Name: the BAO
Address: 14 N. Central Avenue, Clayton, MO, 63105, US
Telephone: +13148999089
Price range: $$
Rating: 5

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10/13/2026

New hours, same great taste! 🖤 Please note our updated operating hours starting this week.

Mon - Fri: 11am-2pm & 4pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 4pm-10pm
(Kitchen closes 30 mins prior to closing)

Dine-in or order online. See you at The BAO! 📍

09/12/2026

Warm meets cool in our newest sweet creation! 🥭✨

Introducing the Tropical Mango Bao Sundae — a golden, warm fried bao stuffed with velvety vanilla ice cream, traditional Thai coconut sticky rice, and drizzled with a vibrant tropical mango sauce.

It’s crisp, creamy, warm, and refreshing all in one bite. Come try your new favorite dessert today! 🍦🌴

08/11/2026

Meet Nolan’s Spicy Sunset 🌶️🌅

Vibrant, fiery, and full of depth. Rich, oak-kissed Milagro Reposado Tequila sets the stage, paired with tart Giffard Pamplemousse (grapefruit) and lush blood orange liqueur. muddled with fresh jalapeños for a spirited kick, then balanced with juicy mango syrup and bright lime juice for a sweet, tropical finish.

Profile: Spicy, fruity, vanilla oak, with a subtle bittersweet finish.

Ready to add a little heat to your evening? Drop in and try one!

08/10/2026

Meet The Rachel Spritz 🥂✨

Vibrant, bubbly, and packed with sunny flavor. Built on a crisp base of Planteray 3 Stars White Rum and tropical passion fruit liqueur, this sparkling cocktail blends rich peach syrup, warm honey syrup, and bright lemon juice. Shaken with fresh mint and topped off with a generous splash of Prosecco, it delivers a effervescent, paradise-in-a-glass sip.

Profile: Tropical, refreshing, fruit-sweet, with a slight floral finish.

Pour yourself into vacation mode—come get a glass!

08/09/2026

Meet Marley and Me 🥒✨

Light, crisp, and effortlessly smooth. Crafted with clean Haku Vodka and subtle, aromatic Blanc Vermouth, this cocktail blends delicate floral notes of elderflower liqueur with bright fresh lemon and a touch of simple syrup. Finished with cool cucumbers and a dash of cucumber bitters, it delivers an exceptionally clean and revitalizing sip.

Profile: Refreshing, cucumber-forward, slight botanical.

The ultimate refresher—stop by and try one tonight!

08/08/2026

Meet the Constantini 🍸✨

Bold, refined, and beautifully complex. Built on a crisp foundation of Suntory Roku Gin and smooth Shibata “Black” Sake, this spirit-forward creation weaves alpine herbal notes from Genepy with the iconic hint of melon sweetness in Midori. Balanced with fresh lemon, rich honey syrup, and a dash of orange blossom bitters, it hits the perfect harmony between vibrant botanicals and sharp citrus.

Profile: Strong, alcohol-forward, botanical & citrus.

Come take a sip—your new favorite cocktail awaits.

08/07/2026

Every cocktail tells a story, and our 4 new signatures honor the legendary bartenders who built the legacy of BAO. 🍸✨

Crafted with passion and named after the icons who shaped our bar, each sip captures their unique spirit and style.

Come taste the story in every glass at BAO. 🥂

08/03/2026

Now Hiring: Line cook

The BAO in Clayton is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our BOH team. We are an Asian fusion restaurant specializing in hand-crafted steamed buns and craft cocktails.

We have both part-time and full-time positions available.

To Apply: If you are interested in learning more or scheduling an interview, please send your resume or inquiry to [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits: Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Paid training

07/17/2026

Supporting the Red Lantern City Night Market the best way we know how—with a cold Summer Ale at The BAO Clayton! 🏮🍺
We won't be able to head down to the CWE tomorrow, but you definitely should! Check out the Asian Night Market this Saturday, July 18, from 4 PM to 11 PM for an amazing night of food, culture, and community.
Cheers to supporting local! ✨

05/11/2026

Mango sticky rice is officially on the menu tonight 🥭✨
sweet, creamy, and kinda impossible to share

Address

14 N. Central Avenue
Clayton, MO
63105

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 9pm
Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	10am - 9pm
Thursday	10am - 9pm
Friday	10am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 3pm

Telephone

+13148999089

Website

http://Www.thebaostl.com/

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