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15860 Fountain Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63011
A café carved from the middle of a cool wine store.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American
32 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63108
Come for the chocolate. Stay for the chocolate.
$$, American, Central West End
11243 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63122
Chef Nathaniel Reid left The Ritz to open a bakery in a nondescript strip mall along Manchester, and now creates sophisticated, awe-inspiring pastries.
Bakery
1629 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
If Union Loafers only sold its exceptional breads, St. Louisans would thank the gods and goddesses.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Bakery, Best Restaurants, Brunch, Lunch
2200 Gravois, St Louis, Missouri
Inventive breakfast and lunch dishes with the flavors of the Mediterranean, Mexico, and beyond are served up in a South City space formerly shared by Spare No Rib.
$$, American, Benton Park, Best Restaurants
7322 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63143
This Maplewood hot spot is of the best restaurants in the metro region, at any price point (and it’s not that expensive).
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurants 2015, Best Restaurants, Brunch, Dinner, Maplewood
6 N Sarah St., St Louis, Missouri 63108
The formula’s simple but effective: elevated pub fare, inventive cocktails, and quality brews.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants, Central West End, Gastro Pub
172 Carondelet Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63105
Don’t be distracted by the dramatically upscale vibe, the plush seating, the cool color scheme, or the elegant tableware—801 Fish serves some of the best finned fare around.
$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Best Restaurants, Clayton, Seafood
634 Washington Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63101
Customers create their own Italian-inspired meals at Gerard Craft’s casual downtown spot.
$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, A-List 2016, Best Restaurants, Downtown, Italian
102 West Lockwood Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63119
Named Best of Class last year, Olive + Oak manages to be lively, hip, and family-friendly.
$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurant in 2016, Webster Groves
212 N Kingshighway Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63108
Clubby and classy, The Preston fits right in at The Chase. The kitchen turns out precisely crafted small plates.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants, Central West End
7036 Clayton Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63117
A très-cool bar, ski lodge–style interior, and welcoming fireplace make for a memorable evening.
$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants, Lounge, Richmond Heights
8025 Bonhomme, St Louis, Missouri 63105
The dining room at Ben Poremba’s French-inspired restaurant overlooks picturesque Shaw Park.
$$$, $$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Clayton, Italian
2609 Cherokee Street, St Louis, Missouri
With its understated storefront, green neon, and open kitchen, the place exudes hip.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Asian, Best Restaurants, Cherokee Street
2301 Cherokee Street, St Louis, Missouri
Asian-Mexican fusion is nothing new, but it’s done exceptionally well at this Cherokee hot spot.
$, Cherokee Street, Fusion
10701 Watson Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63127
The steaks are excellent at this dark wood–and–bright brass steakhouse—but do not pass on those amazing onion rings.
$$$$, Best Restaurants, South County, Steakhouse
16 N. Central, St Louis, Missouri 63105
Chef Justin Haifley (formerly of The Tavern) has shifted gears from fine dining to designer salads.
$, American, Clayton
7734 Forsyth, St Louis, Missouri 63105
Gerard Craft’s latest offering serves house-made pastas and precisely concocted dishes in the former Niche space.
$$$, Clayton, Italian
777 River City Casino, St Louis, Missouri 63125
Modern Italian cooking takes center stage at this River City Casino dining spot.
$$$, Best Restaurants, Italian, South County
1621 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
The cocina at Ben Poremba’s award-winning place churns out upscale Mexican fare.
$$$, Best Restaurants, Mexican, South City
3196 South Grand Blvd., St Louis, Missouri 63118
The Rock-Ola pulses with a high-energy punk soundtrack, setting the tone for Pizza Head’s culture: fast-moving, creative, and gritty.
$$, Pizza, South City
3224 Locust, St Louis, Missouri 63103
Café Osage fans will love David Kirkland’s new place in Grand Center, where breakfast and lunch take center stage.
$$, American, Grand Center, Midtown
11423 Olive, St Louis, Missouri 63141
After a year of delays, Mai Lee’s sister restaurant does not disappoint, delivering hot soup to eager slurpers in mere minutes.
$$, Asian, Creve Coeur
3422 S Jefferson Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63118
Fried chicken’s served in a funky, playful space chockfull of St. Louis.
$$, American Southern, Best Restaurants, South City
2208 South Jefferson Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104
It has delicate empanadas and plantains aplenty—like the best Nicaraguan street food. Lunch and dinner daily.
$$, Best Restaurants, Nicaraguan, South City
3257 Ivanhoe Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63139
A tad on the hipster side, the cozy dining room offers great people-watching.
$$$, Best Restaurants, New American, South City
1634 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
The white tablecloth experience is a combination of historic (outside) and minimalist modern elegance (inside).
$$$$, Best Restaurants, Mediterranean, South City
5815 Hampton Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63109
$, Best Restaurants, Deli, South City
3173 Morgan Ford Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63116
$, American, Best Restaurants, South City
4611 Macklind Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63109
$$, American, Best Restaurants, South City
3139 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63118
3200 S. Grand, St Louis, Missouri
$$, Best Restaurants, Mediterranean, South City
3212 S Grand Blvd , St Louis, Missouri
$$, Best Restaurants, Brazilian, South City
3332 Watson Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63139
4071 South Grand Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63118
$, Best Restaurants, South City, Vietnamese
6671 Chippewa, St Louis, Missouri 63109
$$$, Best Restaurants, South City, Turkish
4140 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63110
$$, Best Restaurants, Mexican, South City
2819 Watson Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63139
$$, Barbecue, Best Restaurants, South County
7101 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63143
American, Greek, Outdoor Seating
5226 Shaw Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63110
Continental dining and traditional Italian recipes. Dinner daily.
Italian
777 River City Casino Blvd, St Louis, Missouri
$$$$, American, Best Restaurants, South County, Steakhouse
2900 Missouri Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63118
$$, Benton Park, Best Restaurants, Brazilian
2017 Chouteau Ave., St Louis, Missouri
Who says you can’t get good seafood in the Midwest? Order the escargots when you’re feeling adventurous but not up for an international flight.
$$$, Best Restaurants, French, Lafayette Square
1903 Pestalozzi Street, St Louis, Missouri
The late, great James Crutchfield played at this funky venue, and you can still find a tribute to him on the walls. Blues is on the calendar several nights a week.
$, Benton Park, Best Restaurants, Caribbean
1415 South 18th Street, St Louis, Missouri 63104
$$$, American, Best Restaurants, Lafayette Square
1727 Park Avenue, St Louis, Missouri
$$, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants, Lafayette Square, New American
2000 Sidney Street, St Louis, Missouri 63104
Few local restaurants appeal to both traditional and adventuresome palates. With such standbys as filet béarnaise and atypicals like rabbit porchetta, Sidney Street is one.
$$$$, American, Benton Park, Best Restaurants
2017 Chouteau, St Louis, Missouri 63103
$$, Best Restaurants, Lafayette Square, Pizza
1000 Mississippi Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104
Famed mixologist Ted Kilgore serves up creative cocktails and accompaniments.
$$, American, Best Restaurants, Lafayette Square
1928 S. 12th, St Louis, Missouri 63104
$$, Best Restaurants, Pizza, Soulard, Vegetarian
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