Hi-Pointe Drive-In
The owners of Sugarfire Smoke House serve up flat-grilled burgers and sandwiches in a nostalgia-inducing drive-thru–style atmosphere. Built from shipping containers, the new restaurant is sure to remain on the must-visit list for some time. hipointedrivein.com.
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Herbie’s
The CWE transplant’s bar is the busiest in Clayton, and the fare is top-notch, with such classics as the Beef Wellington and Smoked Trout Pancake. This spring, when the two patios open, look for the corner of Maryland and Brentwood to grow even busier. herbies.com.
Rock & Brews
The Chesterfield location of KISS rockers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons’ chain cranks out scratch-made American fare in a high-energy atmosphere, including an all-season glass conservatory. rockandbrews.com.
Kirkwood Brewhouse
At the onetime Winfield’s Gathering Place location, former Cardwell’s in Clayton executive chef Michael Eagen turns out American classics and “pub-plus” comfort foods. kirkwoodbrewhouse.com.
2nd Shift Brewing
The relocated brewery’s new facility on The Hill has it all: draft beer, guest taps, inexpensive but worthy wines, and grub from Mission Taco Joint. Get hip to the hashtag #getchyasum. 2ndshiftbrewing.com.
