Kreis' Restaurant   

If you start salivating every time you hear or see the "beef, it's what's for dinner" commercials, Kreis' Restaurant has what you crave. Clear out a space in the refrigerator prior to embarking on your red meat celebration; you will bring home a large doggie bag from this restaurant, since the small cut of prime rib is 32 ounces. The large cut can feed a small country. If prime rib isn't your thing, there are plenty of steaks, a few traditional German selections like schnitzel and some fish at this restaurant located in Ladue. The decor and the clientele at Kreis' have often been described as ''clubby,'' which leads one to think of words like cozy, traditional and Mayfair dressing. All are accurate. Since it is a little pricier than other alternatives, those who love an old-fashioned steakhouse and are fans of a meat-and-potatoes diet often save Kreis' for special occasions like holidays and company parties. -- HW