SqWires Restaurant and Market

SqWires Restaurant and Market Historic Lafayette Square. Lunch. Dinner. Weekend Brunch. Happy Hour. Full Bar. Come as you are! We also recycle, compost & re-purpose. SqWires is a St. Did you know?
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SqWires is proud to be a 5-star certified Green Dining Alliance member. We support local - we buy ingredients & products that are local, organic & responsibly raised. SqWires is proud to support this wonderful historic Lafayette Square neighborhood - we sponsor concerts, movies & annual house tours. Louis Originals member - thank you for supporting independent restaurants! What’

s in a name? SqWires is a handsome redesign of a 19th-century brick structure, part of a Victorian–era factory complex. The former Western Wire manufacturing buildings, located on an entire city block in historic Lafayette Square, originally housed the American Bed Factory. In 2001, the complex was totally renovated & converted to house SqWires Restaurant, plus 80 business & residential lofts. The name SqWires combines its location in the Square & history of the Western Wire factory. SqWires Annex & Front Room are perfect for your next event! Rehearsal dinners, weddings, receptions, holiday parties, business meetings - we would love to help you! Give us a call or email [email protected].

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, Bethany recently joined Frank Cusumano and Jill Farmer on The Big 550 KTRS ...
06/16/2026

As part of our 25th anniversary celebration, Bethany recently joined Frank Cusumano and Jill Farmer on The Big 550 KTRS to talk about the history of SqWires, the Lafayette Square neighborhood, and what it has meant to be part of the St. Louis community for the past 25 years.

We are grateful for everyone who has walked through our doors, celebrated special occasions with us, enjoyed brunch on the patio, or simply stopped in for a meal over the years.

Thank you, St. Louis, for being part of our story. Here's to 25 years and many more memories to come. ❤️

Dine Out. Give Back.Today, June 11, SqWires is proud to be one of 13 participating restaurants for the Dining Out For Li...
06/11/2026

Dine Out. Give Back.

Today, June 11, SqWires is proud to be one of 13 participating restaurants for the Dining Out For Life event benefiting Vivent Health.

When you join us for lunch or dinner, 15% of your bill will be donated to support the vital services and programs provided by Vivent Health in our community.

It's an easy way to enjoy a great meal while making a meaningful impact right here in St. Louis.

📅 Thursday, June 11
🍽 Lunch & Dinner
❤️ 15% of your bill benefits Vivent Health

Grateful.As we continue celebrating 25 years, we want to thank St. Louis for supporting us through the years. Small busi...
06/09/2026

Grateful.

As we continue celebrating 25 years, we want to thank St. Louis for supporting us through the years.

Small businesses and independent restaurants continue to face rising food and operating costs, and your support means more than ever.

Thank you for choosing local, supporting small businesses, and helping us continue doing what we love.

Happy National Donut Day!Did you know these warm, made-to-share donuts are available every weekend during brunch at SqWi...
06/05/2026

Happy National Donut Day!

Did you know these warm, made-to-share donuts are available every weekend during brunch at SqWires?

Served with:
• Chocolate sauce
• Caramel sauce
• Homemade whipped cream
• Fresh coffee or espresso

Whether you're joining us Saturday or Sunday, they're the perfect way to start brunch.

Who's coming for donuts this weekend?

Heads up, friends!SqWires will be closed for lunch today (Friday, June 5) while we install a new water heater.We are cur...
06/05/2026

Heads up, friends!

SqWires will be closed for lunch today (Friday, June 5) while we install a new water heater.

We are currently planning to open for dinner service this evening, but timing may depend on the installation.

Please call us at (314) 865-3522 for the latest updates before heading over.

Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

— The SqWires Team

As we continue celebrating 25 years of SqWires, we thought we'd answer a question we hear quite a bit:Where did the name...
06/02/2026

As we continue celebrating 25 years of SqWires, we thought we'd answer a question we hear quite a bit:

Where did the name SqWires come from?

The "Sq" comes from Lafayette Square, the historic neighborhood we've proudly called home since opening our doors.

The "Wires" comes from the Western Wire factory that once occupied this building. Long before brunches, patio dinners, and celebrations, this space was part of St. Louis' industrial history.

One of the things we've always loved about this building is how much of that history remains. The architecture, the character, and the stories are still here, woven into the experience of dining at SqWires today.

Over the coming months, we'll continue sharing pieces of our story as we count down to our 25th anniversary this October.

Thanks for helping us write the next chapter.

Throwing it back as we celebrate 25 years at SqWires.Over the years our patio has had many looks and many stories. Befor...
05/28/2026

Throwing it back as we celebrate 25 years at SqWires.

Over the years our patio has had many looks and many stories. Before the awning, after the awning, brunch mornings, late-night dinners, celebrations, and even dog-friendly patio visits.

Some things change. Some things stay exactly the same: good food, good company, and a place to gather.

Do you remember the patio before the renovation?

National BBQ Week feels like the perfect time to say this...BBQ is BACK at SqWires every Thursday from 5-9 until Labor D...
05/26/2026

National BBQ Week feels like the perfect time to say this...

BBQ is BACK at SqWires every Thursday from 5-9 until Labor Day.

The first Thursday BBQ of the season fires up this week and summer favorites are making their return: grilled ribs, fresh strawberry lemonade, salmon, chicken, Impossible Burgers, house-made sides and more.

The patio, the smoke, the summer smells…it all starts here.

Tag who you want to join you!

Warning: browsing our new menu on an empty stomach may lead to spontaneous dinner plans.
05/22/2026

Warning: browsing our new menu on an empty stomach may lead to spontaneous dinner plans.

On your mark... get set... share this with your friends!One last chance before we hit pause for the season. Tomorrow is ...
05/20/2026

On your mark... get set... share this with your friends!

One last chance before we hit pause for the season. Tomorrow is our final Fried Chicken Thursday until after Labor Day! Grab a seat from 4–5pm and enjoy our $18 dine-in special before it's gone for the summer. 🍗

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1415 S 18th Street
St. Louis, MO
63104

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 9pm
Wednesday 11am - 9pm
Thursday 11am - 9pm
Friday 11am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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