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32 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63108
What’s not to like about an attractive café, chocolate shop, and cocktail/wine bar? The wine preservation system is worth the trip alone.
$$, American, Central West End, Wine Bar
10701 Watson Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63127
This in Sunset Hills serves old-school fare—family-style salads, long-aged steaks, and batter-fried lobster tails—at its finest.
$$$$, Best Restaurants 2018, South County, Steakhouse
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
3224 Locust, St Louis, Missouri 63103
Among the best breakfast places around, Turn serves such surprises as corncake arepas with chorizo and eggs. The “biscuit flight” with housemade jams is also phenomenal. The airy, comfortable place features groovy record album décor.
$$, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Grand Center, Midtown
11423 Olive, St Louis, Missouri 63141
At Qui Tran’s long-awaited restaurant, you’ll find a happy fusion of the noodle dish’s classic version mixed with innovative riffs.
$$, Best Restaurants 2018, Creve Coeur, Japanese
6 N Sarah St., St Louis, Missouri 63108
The menu is described as “scratch-made American pub food with a modern twist,” one being that half the items are vegetarian (the veggie ragout with trout is flat-out delicious) while the other half are g’pub staples like poutine.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Central West End, Gastro Pub
4260 Forest Park, St Louis, Missouri 63108
Michael and Tara Gallina introduce St. Louis to “vegetable-forward cuisine” at their much-anticipated avant-garde restaurant in the Cortex district.
$$$, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Central West End
212 N Kingshighway Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63108
Clubby and classy, The Preston fits right in at The Chase. The kitchen turns out precisely crafted small plates.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Central West End
7322 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63143
Led by former Taste chef Matt Daughaday and the city’s most credentialed sommelier, Andrey Ivanov, a crackerjack team of culinarians serves amped-up “neighborhood restaurant” fare with a beverage program to match.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurants 2015, Best Restaurants 2018, Maplewood
102 West Lockwood Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63119
High-voltage chatter about this new place has dominated the local food scene.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurant in 2016, Best Restaurants 2018, Webster Groves
Photo by Virginia Harold
7036 Clayton Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63117
The flagship restaurant at The Cheshire (formerly The Restaurant) rebranded, adding a raw bar and an array of comfortable seating options.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants 2018, Lounge, Richmond Heights
5800 Gravois, St Louis, Missouri
A beloved St. Louis dining landmark is totally renovated, yet it keeps the neighborhood feel of a beloved dining destination.
$$, Best Restaurants 2018, Eastern European, South City
3422 S Jefferson Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63118
The chicken’s crispy, hot, and tasty. The place is downright fun, with an urban beer garden and a drive-thru, as well as in-house seating.
$$, American Southern, Best Restaurants 2018, Cherokee Street, South City
1621 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
Traditional cucina ingredients are magically combined into small-plate presentations offering a whole new level of taste.
$$$, Best Restaurants 2018, Mexican, South City
7600 Wydown Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63105
This neighborhood trattoria blends old-style Italian with less-expected options. It’s an above-average spot for vegetarians, too, with five meat-free pizzas, among other suitable options.
$$, Best Restaurants 2018, Clayton, Italian
1923 Park, St Louis, Missouri
At this wonderful little brick-wall joint that’s heavy on the folksy, you’ll feel compelled to come in for a cocktail and stay for bistro steak or confit chicken wings.
$$$, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Lafayette Square
282 N. Skinker, St Louis, Missouri 63130
Though individual, oblong pizzas get the spotlight, don’t overlook the freshly mixed salads with ingredients like falafel and tortilla chips. It’s great for weekday lunches, and it’s kid-compatible. There’s also a good selection of local beers.
$, Best Restaurants 2018, Central West End, Pizza, University City
Photo by Carmen Troesser, courtesy of 'ZZA Pizza + Salad
1033 McCausland, St Louis, Missouri 63117
The hippest hamburger joint in town keeps a few top-secret menu items under wraps in its cargo container funhouse.
$, $$, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Dogtown
7734 Forsyth, St Louis, Missouri 63105
Gerard Craft’s latest endeavor features creative yet comforting Italian-infuenced fare at lunch and dinner, as well as house-baked pastries, grain bowls, and riffs on morning meal classics at breakfast time.
777 River City Casino, St Louis, Missouri 63125
Blackjack, Barolo, and Bolognese are finally under one roof at River City Casino’s newest restaurant, which cooks up fresh breads and pastas, as well as Italian-themed cocktails.
$$$, Best Restaurants 2018, Italian, South County
8025 Bonhomme, St Louis, Missouri 63105
It’s among the most elegant restaurants in town, with a cool and sleek Continental feel. The menu’s Italian, with a dash of French.
$$$, $$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Best Restaurants 2018, Clayton, French, Italian
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