5 restaurants near Forest Park with memorable atmospheres

At the park’s western edge, these eateries offer new menus and inviting settings.

Boundary: Enjoy a modern interpretation of comforting classics at Boundary, where the sleek atmosphere includes an eye-catching bar and large green couch. The restaurant offers a great Saturday and Sunday brunch, featuring bottomless bloody Marys and mimosas, and happy-hour specials, including $1 oysters. 7036 Clayton.

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Fox and Hounds Tavern: If you’re looking for a cozy place for a drink, it’s hard to top this classic spot inside The Cheshire. The atmosphere resembles a warm hearth room in an English home, where guests can relax in one of plush chairs and leather couches near the stone fireplace. Fox and Hounds offers an array of Irish, American, and Scottish whiskey. Guests can also enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday. 6300 Clayton.

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Basso: Located below Boundary, Basso is one part gastropub and one part modern speakeasy, with a newly redesigned menu with inventive takes on pasta, pizzas, and salads. Enjoy dinner and a cocktail in one of the intimate leather booths that line the restaurant’s perimeter or at the center bar. 7036 Clayton.

Louie: Seasoned restaurateur Matt McGwire has created a popular spot in DeMun, serving up  Italian dishes in the former Jimmy’s on the Park space. An intimate, shotgun-style dining room gives way to an inviting kitchen counter and bar, affording prime views of the white wood-fired oven. 706 DeMun.

Barrio: On summer nights, this DeMun spot’s an ideal spot for a drink, with its corner patio and custom-fabricated windows that raise to make the entire restaurant feel likes it’s alfresco. The menu includes shareable plates, with unique takes on Spanish, Mexican, and Latin American-inspired fare. 740 DeMun.

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