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3801 Watson Road, St Louis, Missouri
Name six Italian-American entrées. You can bet Pietro’s has ’em—and more.
$$, American, Italian, South City
1090 Old Des Peres Road, St Louis, Missouri 63131
It might be the perfect restaurant formula for St. Louis: pairing a museum’s worth of authentic memorabilia with local classics like toasted ravioli, Gerber and Prosperity sandwiches, and Famous-Barr’s French onion soup.
$$, American, Des Peres
8213 Delmar Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63124
For four decades, this St. Louis pasta chain has been a go-to for favorite Italian dishes, such as pasta con broccoli, fettuccine Alfredo, eggplant Parmigiana, and toasted ravioli.
$$, Ballwin, Creve Coeur, Ellisville, Far West County, Italian, Kid Friendly, Metro East, North County, Outdoor Seating, St. Peters, University City
2100 Gravois Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104
This chicken lover’s paradise provides a kid-friendly dining atmosphere and expands kids’ horizons beyond whatever part of the chicken a “nugget” might be. Hot dogs, burgers, and grilled cheese can also be found on the kids’ menu.
$, $$, American Southern, Birthday Dessert, Birthday Singing, Changing Station, Coloring Books, Games, High Chairs/Boosters, Kids' Menu, South City
9628 Olive Blvd., St Louis, Missouri 63132
A dessert shop that’s ubiquitous in East Asia, Share Sweet has waffles, puddings, and mousses, but the best way to experience the concept is by ordering one of the “honey toasts".
Asian, Desserts, Desserts/Pastries, Olivette
Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
14246 Manchester Road, St Louis, Missouri 63011
The restaurant is located inside Pan Asia Supermarket.
$, $$, Chinese
1101 Lucas Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63101
$$, Mexican
3307 Washington, St Louis, Missouri 63103
$$, American
9568 Manchester Rd., St Louis, Missouri 63119
With modern interiors, sprawling patios, and fresh ingredients, both Katie’s locations are invariably hip—and family-friendly. The kid’s menu includes 7-inch pizzas and generous portions of pasta.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Best Restaurants 2018, Birthday Dessert, Changing Station, Far West County, High Chairs/Boosters, Italian, Kids' Menu, Pizza, Rock Hill, Town and Country
1031 Lynch St., St Louis, Missouri 63118
Some too-too excesses make Oaked amusing to razz. Serious diners, however, will smile much more over the excellent food and drink.
$$$, American, Bar/Pub, Seafood, Soulard, Tapas, Wine Bar
11836 Tesson Ferry Road, St Louis, Missouri 63128
Less is not more at this South County Italian eatery.
$, Italian, Pizza, South County
2323 Plum Street, Illinois 62025
$$, Barbecue
2961 Doughtery Ferry, St Louis, Missouri 63122
$, Thai
3580 Adie Road, St Louis, Missouri 63074
$, $$, Indian
8100 Maryland, St Louis, Missouri 63105
In late 2016, Herbie’s, along with many of the legendary posters and mirrors, moved from the Central West End to the former Cardwell’s in Clayton space.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Clayton, Reservations Accepted
7036 Clayton Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63117
The draw here, at one of the hippest bistro-type eateries in town, is small-portion Italian fare from chef Nick Blue, former exec chef at Sardella.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Italian, Richmond Heights
15939 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63011
808 Geyer, St Louis, Missouri 63104
808 Maison serves a classic French bistro menu in the Soulard neighborhood's romantic and historic setting.
$$$, French
Kevin A. Roberts
634 Washington, St Louis, Missouri 63101
$, Burgers, Sandwiches
6311 North Illinois, Fairview Heights, Illinois
American
200 South Front Street, St Louis, Missouri 62201
222 S Bemiston Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63105
$$, $$$, Clayton
596 Defiance Road, Defiance, Missouri 63341
Winery
900 Spruce, St Louis, Missouri 63102
$$, American, Barbecue
3200 Shenandoah, St Louis, Missouri
In the Tower Grove East neighborhood
323 Westport Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63146
$$$$, Italian, Steakhouse
999 E. Second, St Louis, Missouri 63102
It has steaks. Surprised? No. You know what the place is: a famous chain with top-quality meat and a luxurious atmosphere.
$$$$, Downtown, Steakhouse
4317 Manchester Ave., St Louis, Missouri
An unusual (and wonderful) combo of gourmet burgers, shawarma, shakes, cocktails, and craft beers, now with two locations.
$$, Burgers, Middle Eastern
8418 Natural Bridge Rd., St Louis, Missouri
Italian
612 N. 2nd Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102
$$, Korean, Mexican
34 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119
Cuisine that ranges from Cajun to Southern to barbecue in a loud, raucous setting. The hotspot also offers live music amid colorful blues-themed décor. Lunch Mon-Sat, dinner daily, Sun brunch. Live music Fri and Sat.
American Southern
20 Allen Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63119
$, Pizza
705 Olive Street, St Louis, Missouri 63101
$$, American, Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
2107 Chouteau, St Louis, Missouri 63103
$$, Caribbean
1901 Washington, St Louis, Missouri 63103
9638 Olive, St Louis, Missouri 63132
You’re wedged into a time warp at this diner, where hash browns are hand-cut and biscuits are draped with a creamy mantle of gravy.
$, American, Diner
6101 Government Drive, St Louis, Missouri 63110
This iconic gathering place for lunch, dinner, and brunch overlooks Forest Park’s Post-Dispatch Lake. Kids can feed the fish and ducks, and the sprawling patio is pet-friendly.
$, $$, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Central West End, Changing Station, Coloring Books, High Chairs/Boosters, Kid Friendly, Kids' Menu, Outdoor Seating, Reservable Room
4 N. Central, St Louis, Missouri 63105
American, Deli, New American
1 S. Broadway, St Louis, Missouri 63102
Famous for its wraparound vistas,Three Sixty has fire pits and cocktails that make for convivial gatherings.The menu’s a modern take on tapas, with fish tacos and individual pizzas. It’s hip, chic and often busy.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants 2018, Downtown, Tapas
1250 Strassner, St Louis, Missouri 63144
$$, Asian
3171 S. Grand, St Louis, Missouri
Pita is baked in this Lebanese restaurant’s attached bakery. Middle Eastern fare, from shawarma to kebabs, is authentic and generously portioned. The tabbouleh salad is famous.
$$, Food & Beverage, Greek, Mediterranean, Retail, South City, Vegetarian
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
3229 Washington Avenue, St Louis, Missouri
Arguably the best brewpub menu in the metro area is found at the brewery’s Grove location, where specials are written on the blackboard countertop.
$, American, Bar/Pub, Continental, South City, The Grove
1629 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
Using fresh bread as its foundation, this bakery/café in Botanical Heights blends sandwiches, salads, and soups with a lively space.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Bakery, Best Restaurants 2018, South City
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
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.
$$$$, Best Restaurants 2018, South County, Steakhouse
3177 S. Grand, St Louis, Missouri 63118
The lively patio, well-designed dining room, and quirky third-floor bar charms. The vegan and vegetarian fare—with such inspired dishes as “chorizo” tamales—even satisfies a carnivore.
$$, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, South City, South Grand, Vegan, Vegetarian
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3600 Watson Road, St Louis, Missouri 63109
This nationally recognized stalwart is known for its lobster risotto and a romantic but lively vibe.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Best Restaurants 2018, Italian, Reservations Accepted, South City
6803 Southwest Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63143
Simple, solid Southwestern fare is executed with precision and flair in a classic diner setting. Favorites include a New Mexico–style breakfast burrito and Jonathan’s Famous Fiery Scramble.
$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, American Southern, Outdoor Seating, South City, Tex-Mex
4198 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63110
Peruse an unreal menu of cocktails and an uncommon “wild tapas” menu. And consider reserving the garden patio and its refurbished French conservatory.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Best Restaurants 2018, Central American, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, South City, Tapas, The Grove
7201 Picadilly Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63143
Served with sides like Grandma used to make, the fried chicken sports a crisp, salty crust that begs for hot sauce and honey.
$$, American, South City
2312 South Jefferson, St Louis, Missouri 63104
The 15-seat café features inventive toasts, melts, bread puddings, daily soups, weekend specials, and flavored nut milks. For the holidays, order the sauces, jams, preserves, pickles, salsas, and take-and-bake dressing.
$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Games, High Chairs/Boosters, South City
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