St. Louis Restaurants

the BAO

14 N. Central, St Louis, Missouri 63105

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Steamed buns and cocktails don’t always go hand in hand, but that’s exactly what diners will find at this Clayton addition, where general manager Ben Bauer (formerly of the Libertine) pairs cocktails with Asian-inspired fare.

$$, Asian, Clayton

Tony's

410 Market Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102

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For many St. Louisans, this legendary place defines decorous dining. It’s a panoply of tableside presentations, genteel service, and lavish atmosphere. Sauces are luxuriant, ingredients are impeccable, and preparations are flawless.

$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Italian

Sasha's on Demun

706 C Demun Avenue, Clayton, Missouri

At the flagship, on DeMun, enjoy a wine flight on the always-lively patio before taking a stroll in the seminary grounds across the street.

$$, Clayton, Wine Bar

Weber Grill Restaurant

1147 St. Louis Galleria, St Louis, Missouri 63117

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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

Steaks, seafood, pizzas, and veggies are all cooked on stainless steel Weber grills inside the restaurant.

$$$, American, Barbecue, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, Richmond Heights

Nudo House

11423 Olive, St Louis, Missouri 63141

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

At Qui Tran’s long-awaited restaurant, you’ll find a happy fusion of the noodle dish’s classic version mixed with innovative riffs.

$$, Creve Coeur, Japanese

Del Pietro's

1059 S. Big Bend, St Louis, Missouri

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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.

$$$, Italian, Richmond Heights

Herbie's

8100 Maryland, St Louis, Missouri 63105

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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, Clayton, Reservations Accepted

L'Acadiane

1915 Park Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104

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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.

$$, Cajun & Creole, Lafayette Square, South City

Juniper

4101 Laclede, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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Juniper feels like a pop-up restaurant that (fortunately) decided to stick around long-term.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American Southern, Best New Restaurants 2015, Central West End

Crispy Edge

4168 Juniata, St Louis, Missouri 63116

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Meet St. Louis' first and only potsticker themed restaurant.

$$, Asian, South City

Cinder House

999 North Second Street, St Louis, Missouri 63102

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You don’t often hear “spectacular” and “reasonably priced” in the same sentence when describing a restaurant—especially one located in the Four Seasons and helmed by renowned chef Gerard Craft. But here, the descriptors are apt.

$$$, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

The Frisco Barroom

8110 Big Bend, St Louis, Missouri 63119

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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

The popularity of this Webster Groves restaurant will persist long after the two patios close for the season. Consider the Northern Michigan–inspired dishes, including pierogis and smoked whitefish dip.

$$, Bar/Pub

Bakers & Hale

7120 Montclaire, Godfrey, Illinois 62035

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Located on 6 acres in Godfrey, Illinois, this seed-to-table restaurant from chef Rex Hale and co-owner Kelsi Walden-Baker boasts two menus and multiple seating areas. It’s well worth the drive.

$$, $$$, American

PW Pizza

2017 Chouteau, St Louis, Missouri 63103

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The history of St. Louis breweries is on giant labels on the walls. Many of the ingredients are local, and you can supervise your own pizza construction. Calzones, hot sandwiches, and salads won’t disappoint. And the beer selection is endless.

$$, Lafayette Square, Pizza, South City

Vin de Set

2017 Chouteau Ave., St Louis, Missouri

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Think of it as an American bistro. Consistently good, Vin de Set offers numerous reasons for you to make it a regular destination.

$$$, French, Lafayette Square, South City

Eleven Eleven Mississippi

1111 Mississippi Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104

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This welcoming place caters to locals with a bent for inventive dishes such as wild boar ravioli and braised rabbit. The atmosphere is charming, and the location is among the most historic in the city.

$$$, Italian, Lafayette Square, South City

Hamiltons Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar

2101 Chouteau, St Louis, Missouri 63103

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Entrepreneurial couple Paul and Wendy Hamtilon carved just enough excess square footage out of the space to create the rustic cozy steakhouse and bourbon bar.

$$$, $$$$, Lafayette Square, Steakhouse

The Benevolent King

7268 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63143

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A sister restaurant to local favorites Elaia, Olio, Parigi, Nixta, and La Patisserie Chouquette, the Benevolent King brings another flavor to St. Louis - Moroccan.

$$, Maplewood

Taste

4584 Laclede Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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This speakeasy-inspired spot combines cool and romantic. Pair excellent tapas-style noshables with fabulously creative cocktails. Note: The place is small; waits are usually shorter on weeknights.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Central West End, New American, Tapas

Cleveland-Heath

106 N. Main, Edwardsville, Illinois 62025

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Housed in a 1930s-era building, Cleveland–Heath is one of the most popular restaurants in the Metro East.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Metro East, New American

Sanctuaria

4198 Manchester Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63110

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Drink in the unusual artwork. 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, Central American, Outdoor Seating, Reservations Accepted, South City, Tapas, The Grove

Planter's House

1000 Mississippi Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63104

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Cocktail House is more like it. The drink menu is stunningly extravagant. But don’t overlook the food, from nibbles to full meals. The interior’s magnificent, a step back in St. Louis history.

$$, American, Lafayette Square, South City

Blood & Sand

1500 St. Charles St., St Louis, Missouri 63103

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Now open to the public, the formerly members-only club serves up music- and film-inspired cocktails in swanky digs.

$$, $$$, Downtown, New American, Tapas

Olio

1634 Tower Grove Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63110

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Diminutive in size but large in aspirations, the sister wine bar to Elaia is ideal for light snacking, full meals, great drinks, or any combination thereof.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Mediterranean, South City, Tapas, Wine Bar

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

1811 Pestalozzi St., St Louis, Missouri 63118

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Already popular for its innovative food, Frazer’s should be better known for its outstanding cocktails.

$$$, American, Benton Park

Retreat Gastropub

6 N Sarah St., St Louis, Missouri 63108

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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, Central West End, Gastro Pub

Good Fortune

1641 Tower Grove, St Louis, Missouri 63110

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This joint is reinventing American Chinese food. Whether you dine in or take out, be prepared to enjoy uniquely crafted dishes with surprising tastes.

$$, Chinese

801 Chophouse

137 Carondelet, St Louis, Missouri 63105

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Photographer: Kevin A. Roberts

This restaurant is a throwback to the days when green-coated servers pushed guéridon carts through fine dining rooms.

$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurants 2015, Dinner, Metro East

The Capital Grille

101 S. Hanley, St Louis, Missouri 63105

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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

Dry-aged beef, luxurious seafood, and meticulous service are specialties at this high-end addition to the Clayton dining scene. The wine selection is award-winning. At lunchtime, consider the lobster-and-crab burger.

$$$$, Clayton, Steakhouse

Cafe Osage

4605 Olive Street, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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A hidden gem, Café Osage is tucked into a lush urban nursery where many of the café’s ingredients are grown in season. Lunch options include the Brie LT. Breakfast on the sun-dappled patio is a perfect start to the day.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Central West End, Dining Guide 2015

Scape

48 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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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

The Preston

212 N Kingshighway Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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Clubby and classy, The Preston fits right in at The Chase. The kitchen turns out precisely crafted small plates.

$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Central West End

Prasino

1520 S. Fifth Street, Suite 110, St. Charles, Missouri 63303

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

Eat for a week here, and you’ll still be trying to figure it out: The menu bounces from sushi to tacos, barbecued short ribs to lamb sirloin… Each dish has a terrific presentation.

$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, New American, St. Charles, St. Charles County

Reeds American Table

7322 Manchester, St Louis, Missouri 63143

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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, Maplewood

Olive + Oak

102 West Lockwood Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63119

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Photo by Virginia Harold

High-voltage chatter about this new place has dominated the local food scene.

$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Best New Restaurant in 2016, Webster Groves

Element

1419 Carroll, St Louis, Missouri 63104

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The restaurant has a welcome fetish for beautiful presentations. The menu’s a constantly changing reflection of the chef ’s whims.

$$, Lafayette Square, New American, South City

The Block

146 West Lockwood, Webster Groves, Missouri 63119

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“Meat-friendly” hardly covers it. The place has its own butchery, just in case the braised pork, beef ribs, and bacon jam aren’t enough. The thick-cut bacon in the to-go case at the Webster location is as good as any in town.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Webster Groves

Stone Soup Cottage

5525 Oak Street, St. Charles, Missouri 63304

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Photography by kate munsch, kevin a. roberts, jennifer silverberg, and ashley gieseking

SLM’s 2010 Restaurant of the Year boasts the area’s only prix fixe, no-choice, one-seating menu.

$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Cottleville, St. Charles County

Farmhaus

3257 Ivanhoe Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63139

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

Chef Kevin Willmann’s hot spot is small, casual, and chef-owned, serving outstanding locally sourced food.

$$$, New American, South City

Brasserie By Niche

4580 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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Chef Gerard Craft’s third restaurant is simply the best brasserie in town. Don’t believe us? Try those mussels, served Normandy-style with cider and leeks.

$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Central West End, French, Reservations Accepted

Bar Les Frères

7637 Wydown Blvd, Clayton, Missouri 63105

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

One of the most romantic restaurants in town, the tiny storefront is the perfect spot for a glass of Champagne, whether to make a first impression or to celebrate a special occasion.

$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Clayton, French

Three Sixty

1 S. Broadway, St Louis, Missouri 63102

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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, Downtown, Tapas

Westport Social

910 Westport Plaza Dr., St Louis, Missouri 63146

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

The sprawling space houses live music, shuffleboard, foosball, giant kickball-pool, hoops, darts, ping-pong, giant TVs, sleek lounges, a full kitchen, and an even fuller bar. It’s an entertainment gathering spot for fun, long lunches.

$$, American, Burgers, Dinner, Far West County, Lunch, Maryland Heights, Outdoor Seating

Fox & Hounds Tavern

6300 Clayton Rd., St Louis, Missouri 63117

Photograph by Kevin A. Roberts

Cozy, retro-romantic, and chockfull of nooks, the Fox & Hounds is where you’ll stop for a cocktail and end up staying for more, such as the Liverpool wings, grilled salmon, or chocolate gooey butter cake.

$$, Bar/Pub, Continental, Outdoor Seating, Richmond Heights

Boundary

7036 Clayton Ave., St Louis, Missouri 63117

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

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, Lounge, Richmond Heights

Basso

7036 Clayton Avenue, St Louis, Missouri 63117

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Photo by Corey Woodruff

The draw here, at one of the hippest bistro-type eateries in town, is small-portion Italian fare: roasted Brussels sprouts, seared pork belly, creamy burrata.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Dining Guide 2015, Italian, Richmond Heights

Five Star Burgers

8125 Maryland Ave, St Louis, Missouri 63105

Former Harvest owner Steve Gontram’s family-friendly burger outpost whips up meat-eating perfection with creative toppings, alongside a stellar selection of craft beer and wine.

$, $$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Clayton, Creve Coeur, Dining Guide 2015, Far West County

The Crossing

7823 Forsyth Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63105

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

Its four-for-$50 tasting menu offers five options per course, broadening the appeal.

$$$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, American, Clayton, French, Italian

Trattoria Marcella

3600 Watson Road, St Louis, Missouri 63109

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Photo by Kevin A. Roberts

This nationally recognized stalwart is known for its lobster risotto and a romantic but lively vibe.

$$, 101 Best Restaurants 2016, Italian, Reservations Accepted, South City

Tenderloin Room

232 North Kingshighway Boulevard, St Louis, Missouri 63108

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Photography by Kevin A. Roberts

Dishes are served from gueridons (serving carts) in a remodeled dining room that still looks and feels like ’60s opulence. Don Draper would feel right at home.

101 Best Restaurants 2016, Seafood, Steakhouse

1600 S Brentwood, Suite 550, St. Louis, MO 63144
314-918-3000

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