'Arch Eats' Podcast: The Best Patios in St. Louis

Springtime is in full tilt in St. Louis, which means it’s finally patio season. St. Louis has so many great patios that it warranted two episodes. In Part 1, George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr talk about the gold standard of outdoor dining, including St. Louis’ most iconic spots, notable rooftops, and newer restaurants with great patios. In Part 2, they dive even deeper into the alfresco dining scene, discussing hidden gems and honorable mentions. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

George: If you ever want to blow somebody’s mind from out of town, just take them there and not tell them anything about it. And then they’ll look at you sideways, like, “Where the hell did you just take me?”

Cheryl: “This is the coolest place on Earth, isn’t it?”

Part 1 is sponsored by Opera Theatre of Saint Louis. Opera season is back! Sample the flavors of Seville, the unforgettable taste of Paris at Christmas, and the grandeur of the Roman Renaissance, all brought to life on stage at Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’ 2024 Festival Season.

Part 2 is sponsored by Westport Plaza. Parties on the Plaza is back and better than ever. The parties will rock the new green space in the center of Westport Plaza every third Thursday from May through October, 4:30–7:30 p.m.

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Mentioned in Part 1:

JP’s Hideout: 3915 Mid Rivers, Cottleville, 636-244-5508.
Katie’s Pizza & Pasta: Rock Hill, Town & Country, Ballpark Village (coming to Crestwood in 2024)
McGurk’s: 1200 Russell, Soulard, 314-776-8309.
Molly’s in Soulard: 816 Geyer, Soulard, 314-241-6200.
Edera: 48 Maryland Plz., CWE, 314-361-7227.
Sasha’s Wine Bar: 706 DeMun, Clayton, 314-863-7274.
Venice Café: 1903 Pestalizzi, Benton Park, 314-772-5994.
Boathouse at Forest Park: 6101 Government, Forest Park, 314-366-1555.
Vin de Set (closed)
The Bellwether (and Bellwether Hall): 1419 Carroll, Lafayette, 314-380-3086.
ART Bar (Angad Roof Terrace): 3550 Samuel Shepard, Grand Center, 314-561-0033.
The Bullock (at Ballpark Village): 799 Clark, Downtown, 314-597-9700.
Maryland House: 48 Maryland Plz, CWE, 314-367-6111.
Big Chief Roadhouse: 17352 Manchester, Wildwood, 636-458-3200.
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Delmar Maker District, 314-365-2686.
Florentin: 5090 Delmar, Delmar Maker District, no phone yet
The Blue Duck: 2661 Sutton, Maplewood, 314-769-9940.
Ramsay’s Kitchen by Gordon Ramsay: 999 N. Second, Laclede’s Landing, 314-881-5759.
Idol Wolf: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360.

Mentioned in Part 2:

O+O Pizza: 102 W. Lockwood, Webster Groves, 314-721-5422.
The Mack: 4615 Macklind, Southampton, 314-832-8199.
Sureste: 3730 Foundry Way (City Foundry STL), Midtown, no phone
El Molino del Sureste: 5507 S. Kingshighway, Southhampton, 314-925-8431.
POP: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8400.
Bailey’s Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square, 314-241-8100
33 Wine Shop & Bar: 1913 Park. Lafayette Square, 314-231-9463.
Oliva Café / Oliva on the Hill / Wine Down Wednesdays: 4915 Daggett, The Hill, 314-899-6271.
Catering St. Louis
Big Sky Café: 47 S. Old Orchard, Webster Groves, 314-962-5757.
Riccardo’s on Broadway: 1432 N. Broadway, River North, 314-925-8545.
Shay’s Creole Smokehouse (at Old Mill Stream Inn): 912 S. Main, St. Charles, 314-852-2803
The Royale: 3232 S. Kingshighway, Tower Grove South, 314-772-3600.
The Gin Room / Salve Osteria: 3200 S. Grand, South Grand, 314-771-3411.
Broadway Oyster Bar: 736 S. Broadway, Downtown, 314-621-8811.
The Golden Hoosier: 3707 S. Kingshighway, Kingshighway Hills, 314-354-8044.
Cleaver & Cocktail: 13360 Clayton #104, Town & Country, 314-530-9700.
Wild Crush Wine Bar(n): 13360 Clayton # 105, Town & Country, 314-392-9594.
The Frisco: 8110 Big Bend, Webster Groves, 314-455-1090.
Taco Buddha – U City: 7405 Pershing, U City, 314-502.9951.
Bar Italia: 13 Maryland Plz., CWE, 314-361-7010.
Brasserie by Niche: 4580 Laclede, CWE, 314-454-0600.
Bishop’s Post: 16125 Chesterfield Airport W, Chesterfield, 636-536-9404.
Hendel’s: 599 Rue St. Denis, Florissant, 314-837-2304.
Tony’s: 105 Carondelet Plz., Clayton, 314-231-7007.
Eclipse’s Rooftop Garden Bar (Moonrise Hotel): 6117 Delmar, East Loop, 314-721-1111.
Dominic’s: 5101 Wilson, The Hill, 314-771-1632.
Charlie Gitto’s on the Hill: 5226 Shaw, The Hill, 314-772-8898.
WXYZ Bar (Aloft St. Louis Cortex): 4245 Duncan, CWE/Cortex, 314-639-0050.
Have A Cow Cattle Co.: 2742 Lafayette, Gate District, 314-261-0305.
Bowood by Niche: 4605 Olive, CWE, 314-454-6868.
Seven Gables Inn: 26 N. Meramec, Clayton, 314-863-8400.

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About The Hosts

George Mahe

George Mahe has spent most of his life immersed in the restaurant industry, owning and operating establishments before delving into food journalism. He began reviewing restaurants for St. Louis Magazine 35 years ago under the pseudonym “Arnie Boye” (a tribute to his dog) and became the magazine’s first dining editor in 1992. His fair and balanced approach spawned a local restaurant consulting company, and further ventures in ownership. In 2006, he returned to SLM. George spearheads the magazine’s dining coverage, curates the weekly Dining Out newsletter, and co-hosts the Arch Eats podcast. George lives in University City with his wife, Suzi. Send your dining questions to [email protected].

Cheryl Baehr

Cheryl Baehr has been telling the story of the St. Louis dining scene since 2013, drawing upon her decades-plus experience in the industry and her passion for food and the people who make our city so delicious. A graduate of the University of Missouri St. Louis and the University of Denver, Cheryl left a career in government in Washington, DC to return to her hometown to write about food, first as longtime dining critic for the Riverfront Times and now as a staff writer, co-host of the Arch Eats podcast, and editor of the Dining In newsletter at St. Louis Magazine. When she’s not celebrating the St. Louis food scene, you can find this proud Florissantonian and recent University City expat sipping on coffee at her home in Wildwood with her daughter, Coretta, her partner, Nick, her step-dog, Van, and her beloved Great Pyrenees, Chloe.