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What are the sexiest restaurants in St. Louis?

To set the mood for Valentine’s Day, George and Cheryl discuss the spiciest spots in St. Louis. If you’re looking to turn up the heat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

by SLM Staff February 5, 2025 at 8:42 AM July 31, 2025

What makes a restaurant sexy? Co-hosts George Mahe and Cheryl Baehr have some thoughts, as well as their picks for the spiciest spots in St. Louis. Recorded by candlelight and over a bottle of wine, George and Cheryl uncover some hidden gems and perennial favorites, and touch on a few interesting tidbits that will help you heat up your Valentine’s Day, including:

The difference between a romantic restaurant and a sexy restaurant
A certain restaurant table that might be the most coveted couples spot in town
The well-known bar that is so sultry, it has a “no hanky-panky” policy printed on its menu

If you’re looking to turn up the heat, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Listen and follow Arch Eats on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever podcasts are available.

“That, to me, is a sexy restaurant. A big ole slab of meat, medium rare.” —Cheryl Baehr

This episode is sponsored by The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis and supported by Violet’s at The Train Shed. The Rep presents Lynn Nottage’s Clyde’s (February 5–March 2), a five-time Tony Award-nominated play. Set in a truck stop sandwich shop, Clyde’s follows formerly incarcerated kitchen workers on their quest for redemption and the perfect sandwich. For tickets, visit repstl.org.

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Mentioned in this episode:

Zanti’s Deli: 181 Concord Plaza, Concord Village, 314-270-3175
Pete’s Italian Baking Company: 1711 Hereford, The Hill, 314-282-0288
Roberto’s Trattoria: 145 Concord Plaza, Concord Village, 314-842-9998
Roberto’s at Tesson Ridge
Noto: 5105 Westwood, St. Peters, 636-244-0874
Bistro La Floraison: 7637 Wydown, Clayton, 314-725-8880
Bar Moro: 7610 Wydown, Clayton
Esca: 5095 Delmar, Delmar Makers District, 314-365-2686
Idol Wolf: 1528 Locust, Downtown West, 314-325-0360
The Bellwether: 1419 Carroll, Peabody Darst-Webbe, 314-380-3086
Wright’s Tavern: 7624 Wydown, Clayton, 314-390-1466
Basso: 7036 Clayton Ave, Hi-Pointe, 314-932-7820
Basso at Westport
Baileys’ Chocolate Bar: 1915 Park, Lafayette Square,
akar: 7641 Wydown, Clayton, 314-553-9914
None of the Above: 3730 Foundry Way, Midtown, 314-656-6682
Bullock Room at Planter’s House: 1000 Mississippi, Lafayette Square, 314-696-2603
Brass Bar at Brasserie: 4584 Laclede, Central West End, 314-361-1200

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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.