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7120 Montclaire, Godfrey, Illinois 62035
$$, $$$, American
7823 Forsyth Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63105
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Its four-for-$50 tasting menu offers five options per course, broadening the appeal.
$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants, Clayton, French, Italian
1147 St. Louis Galleria, St Louis, Missouri 63117
Steaks, seafood, pizzas, and veggies are all cooked on stainless steel Weber grills inside the restaurant.
$$$, American, Barbecue, Best Restaurants, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, Richmond Heights
921 South Arbor Vitae, Ste. 101, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025
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Pizzas are topped with innovative ingredients: BBQ pork, duck sausage, roasted sweet potatoes… In O’Fallon, Illinois, there’s an entire brewpub upstairs; at the Edwardsville location, the patio is enjoyable.
$$, Best Restaurants, Far West County, Kid Friendly, Metro East, Outdoor Seating, Pizza
634 Washington Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63101
Downtown St. Louis became the envy of the region when James Beard Award–winning chef Gerard Craft opened a fast casual restaurant serving sustainable ingredients on a menu priced under $10.
$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, A-List 2016, Best Restaurants, Downtown, Italian
3643 Delmar Blvd, Missouri 63108
Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts
“Miss Robbie” Montgomery is the no-nonsense matriarch of this legendary soul-food joint, the lead on the popular TV show Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s.
$, American Southern, Best Restaurants, Midtown
3037 Locust, St Louis, Missouri 63103
With a four-wall mural, eccentricities such as the World’s Smallest Hot Fudge Sundae, and award-winning bathrooms, this is a must for the young and young at heart.
$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants, Midtown
354 North Boyle Avenue, St Louis, Missouri
Courtesy of The West End Grill & Pub
Devotees rave over the WEGAP mussels and the house burger. Tenacious Eats' Liz Schuster's menu also includes whimsical items like a falafel waffle. Located beside the Gaslight Theatre, it’s convenient for dinner before a show or a drink afterwards.
$$, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants, Central West End, Dining Guide 2015, New American
3701 Jefferson, St Louis, Missouri 314-333-2879
A sports bistro that adds a new level to the STL bar scene. Literally. Each of the historic building's three levels boasts it own concept.
$$, American, Best Restaurants, South City
3467 Hampton, St Louis, Missouri 63139
Meet the cafe you knead to try. This artisan bakehouse serves up breakfast and lunch classics with made by hand with care and intention.
$, Bakery, Tower Grove Park
645 West Port Plaza Drive, St Louis, Missouri 63146
Experience the art of tableside hibachi cooking. Lunch Thu-Fri, dinner daily.
Far West County, Japanese
12322 Dorsett, Bridgeton, Missouri 63043
The menu offers some of the best Indian cuisine around. The lamb vindaloo and chicken tikka masala are outstanding.
$$, Indian, North County, Reservations Accepted
2619 1/2 Cherokee Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118
Created by Sicilian-Americans, this charming joint seeks to blend American and Italian food.
Italian, Sandwich, South City
4658 Gravois, St Louis, Missouri 63116
Brought to you by Syrian-born St. Louisans, Majeed truly brings a taste of the Mediterranean to the Midwest.
Mediterranean, South City
2917 Olive, St Louis, Missouri 63103
Meet a brewery who really knows its beers. Even on a chemical level.
$, Bar/Pub, Downtown, Midtown
541 N. Grand, St Louis, Missouri 63103
American, Best Restaurants, Midtown
708 N. Second, St Louis, Missouri 63101
Located in the quaint Laclede's Landing area of downtown STL, this Mas Tequila Cantina is doing just that - providing St. Louisans with quality tequila.
$$, Downtown, Mexican
4104 Manchester Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63110
The mainstays at this trendy bar are boozy slushies - frozen drinks offered in a variety of flavors.
Bar, The Grove
4168 Juniata, St Louis, Missouri 63116
Meet St. Louis' first and only potsticker themed restaurant.
$$, Asian, Best Restaurants, South City
605 Washington, St Louis, Missouri 63101
Yes, we have other phenomenal BBQ joints, but none matches Sugarfire for inventive dishes and the most exquisite brisket outside Texas. It’s fun and decidedly informal, with patrons eating daily specials off metal trays.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Barbecue, Best Restaurants, Downtown, Far West County, St. Charles County, Valley Park
6101 Government Drive, St Louis, Missouri 63110
This iconic gathering place for lunch, dinner, and brunch overlooks Forest Park’s Post-Dispatch Lake. Kids can feed the fish and ducks, and the sprawling patio is pet-friendly.
$, $$, American, Best Restaurants, Central West End, Changing Station, Coloring Books, High Chairs/Boosters, Kid Friendly, Kids' Menu, Outdoor Seating, Reservable Room
14 N. Central, St Louis, Missouri 63105
$$, Asian, Best Restaurants, Clayton
1641 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110
This joint is reinventing American Chinese food. Whether you dine in or take out, be prepared to enjoy uniquely crafted dishes with surprising tastes.
$$, Best Restaurants, Chinese
1300 North Lindbergh Rd, St Louis, Missouri 63132
Everything Pappy’s Smokehouse touches turns to gold—or at least goes up in smoke in the best possible way. Enter its collaboration with St. Louis Kolache, in which its superlative smoked pork and beef brisket are fillings...
$, Bakery, Best Restaurants, Clayton, Creve Coeur
7268 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63143
A sister restaurant to local favorites Elaia, Olio, Parigi, Nixta, and La Patisserie Chouquette, the Benevolent King brings another flavor to St. Louis - Moroccan.
$$, Best Restaurants, Maplewood
6301 Delmar Blvd., St Louis, Missouri 63130
Not $5 and not a foot long, these sandwiches have quality ingredients packed in hoagie buns
$, Best Restaurants, Deli, Downtown, Maryland Heights, Midtown, Outdoor Seating, Sandwiches, University City
4130 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63110
From the creators of Pi Pizzeria and the Atomic Cowboy comes Firecracker Pizza - a hip pizza joint in The Grove.
$$, Best Restaurants, Midtown, Pizza, The Grove
14412 Clayton, Ballwin, Missouri 63011
This rustic taphouse and grill features table taps—the first in Missouri—that allow patrons to pour their own beers.
$$, American, Ballwin, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants, Des Peres, Dining Guide 2015, Far West County, Kid Friendly
4501 Maryland, St Louis, Missouri
Enjoy wood-fired "farm-to-pizza" pizzas in a sleek and sexy setting.
$$, Best Restaurants, Central West End, Pizza
7641 Wydown, Clayton, Missouri 63105
Open for lunch and dinner, this grab-and-go italian joint is the latest venture of the Gianino family. Anthony's offers a variety of St. Louis style pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Filled with black and white family photos, the diner has an undeniab
$$, Best Restaurants, Clayton, Italian
5656 Oakland, St Louis, Missouri 63110
With a large communal table, leather lounge chairs, and sofas, Brew Hub is the perfect place to grab a beer and a meal with friends. And there are no shortage of options. Brew Hub offers 20 different beers on tap and extensive menu brought to you by
$$, American, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants, Hi-Pointe Area
3833 Elm, St. Charles, Missouri 63001
St. Louis' brewery culture has made it's way out to St. Charles, offering 100 taps many of which are local.
$$, American, Bar/Pub, Best Restaurants
2000 Washington, St Louis, Missouri 63103
A craft cidery located downtown, Brick River Cider Co. encourages guests to drink locally by sourcing its apples from nearby orchards.
$$, American, Best Restaurants, Downtown
1059 S. Big Bend, St Louis, Missouri
Reprising his parents’ iconic restaurant, which closed in 2011, chef Michael Del Pietro recreates such favorites as Spaghetti alla Angela (named after his sister, Angela), as well as new dishes that dovetail with the classics.
$$$, Best Restaurants, Italian, Richmond Heights
16 N. Central, St Louis, Missouri 63105
A fast casual concept from fine dining chef Justin Haifley (formerly of The Tavern and Cucina Pazzo) features healthy grab-and-go meals, soups, and 13 inspired salads.
$, American, Best Restaurants, Clayton, St. Charles County
6665 Delmar, St Louis, Missouri 63130
Owner David Choi mashes up such Korean staples as bulgogi and spicy pork with Mexican musts like tacos and burritos. Choi’s 24-hour meat marination process almost guarantees a return visit.
$, Barbecue, Best Restaurants, Chesterfield, Korean, Mexican, The Loop, University City
7610 Wydown, St Louis, Missouri 63105
Photo by Alise O'Brien
The culinary focus is American and Asian; the black walls and white accents conjure a 1940s New York supper club.
$$$, American, Asian, Best Restaurants, Clayton
124 North Kirkwood Road, Kirkwood, Missouri 63122
This gourmet pizza chain serves inventive specialty pizzas, as well as seasonal offerings. Rotating craft beers are on tap, and the wine list includes Dewey’s own line from Novy Family Wines.
$, $$, Best Restaurants, Far West County, Kirkwood, Metro East, Pizza, St. Charles County, University City, Webster Groves
6525 Delmar, St Louis, Missouri 63130
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A singular focus on “barbecue, bourbon, and beer” translates to loads of meat, craft and barrel-aged cocktails, and more than 40 bourbons.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Barbecue, Best Restaurants, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Seating, South City, The Loop, University City
386 Clarkson Clayton Center, St Louis, Missouri 63011
The first Missouri expansion of a mini-chain that began in Pittsburgh, this upscale-casual spot surprises with such unusual fusions as Thai pork mac and cheese.
$$$, American, Best New Restaurants 2015, Best Restaurants, Ellisville, Far West County, St. Charles County
1915 Park Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104
Dave Bailey moved his storied Chocolate Bar to the second floor so guests could enjoy Cajun/ Creole fare downstairs at L’Acadiane before moseying upstairs for Chocolate Inebriation cake.
$$, Best Restaurants, Cajun & Creole, Lafayette Square, South City
2744 Cherokee Street, St Louis, Missouri 63118
Chef-owned and operated Frankly Sausages is driving the dog to new heights. It’s a take on the corner stand—but a far cry from vats of boiling water. With sauerkraut and stone-ground mustard, the SMB Beer Brat makes a good staple.
$, American, Best Restaurants
7213 Delmar Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63130
Winslow’s Home offers locally sourced food and home goods. Much of the menu features organic fruits, vegetables, flowers, and herbs grown on Winslow’s Farm.
$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best Restaurants, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Seating, The Loop
1600 S. Lindbergh, St Louis, Missouri
American
100 Ash Street, Wentzville, Missouri
$$, Barbecue
48 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63108
Among the reasons to visit: candlelight, starched linens, a tucked-away courtyard patio, impeccable service, great drinks, and seasonal cuisine, including English pea risotto and wild-caught striped bass.
$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Central West End, New American
9525 Manchester Road, St Louis, Missouri 63119
St. Louis–style pizza is served alongside fish, chicken, and pasta, but the real secret here is a spectacular meatball sandwich. (Get it on the garlic cheese bread.)
$$, Best Restaurants, Dining Guide 2015, Italian, Pizza, Reservations Accepted
6605 Delmar Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63130
Known for its root beer and bottling line, Fitz’s offers a full menu of classic American food.
$, American, Best Restaurants, Dining Guide 2015, The Loop
8509 Delmar Boulevard, Ladue, Missouri 63124
Yes, Jilly’s has some of the best gourmet cupcakes around. But the menu also offers cake, ice cream, and a full lunch menu of soups, salads, and sandwiches.
$, American, Bakery, Best Restaurants, Cafe/Coffee Shop, Dining Guide 2015, Metro East, University City
4651 Maryland Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63108
Photography by Kevin A. Roberts
Looking for a restaurant with a great short stack? Check. How about a kale salad? Check. Whatever your order, ask for a seat on the upstairs patio. The view from this chess-themed throwback is fit for king, queen, or bishop.
$, $$, American, Best Restaurants, Central West End, Dining Guide 2015
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