St Louis
Don't dare leave town without licking yourself silly on the super-creamy ice-cream-like frozen custard at historic Ted Drewes, west of the city center on…
Must-see restaurants in St Louis
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This popular bistro and wine bar fills an old shoe factory. Dinner mains have a Tuscan flair and farm-to-table vibe. Other options on the seasonal menu…
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Redolent of herbs, this family-owned Italian deli serves up fresh salads and sandwiches (get the meaty Hill Boy) to ravenous lunching crowds. The thin…
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Part bar, part live-music venue, but all restaurant, this joint jumps year-round. When the sun shines, people flock outside where they suck down crawfish…
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A South Grand stalwart, the Shaved Duck fires up its grills early in the day and turns out excellent BBQ, such as the signature smoked duck. Options…
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An authentic family-run soda fountain that's been making families smile since 1913. Malts (hot fudge, yum!) come with spoons, the floats, well, float, and…
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A treat unique to St Louis is the butter cake, a buttery treat that reminds one of a heavenly cross between cake and fudge. This small chain of local…
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The south side branch of legendary Ted Drewes is open during the summer. Enjoy the super-creamy ice-cream-like frozen custard and try the mash-up of…
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Relax with a meal of comfort food (sandwiches, steaks etc) while you revel in the view of Post-Dispatch Lake in Forest Park. The setting could not be more…
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Named one of the nation's best joints for barbecue, Pappy's serves luscious ribs, pulled pork, brisket and smoked turkey. With fame, however, comes…
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This tres bon French-style brasserie has an alluring lineup of specialties including foie gras, steak frites, escargot and all the desserts and cheeses…
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More grocery than cafe, this corner Hill legend is renowned for its ravioli. Get an order toasted and enjoy it outside at a picnic table (it's table-free…
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This unassuming neighborhood bar and grill in Soulard turns out excellent local-style pizza (ask for Provel, the locally beloved cheese concoction). The…
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The soul of Soulard? The smoky meats here draw lines of people who tear into all the standards plus specialties such as prime rib. Extras, including the…
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A local treasure with a range of vendors selling regional produce, baked goods and prepared foods. Picnic or snack yourself silly. Dating from 1838, it's…
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Overlooking Tower Grove Park, this hangout for neighborhood activists, hipsters and generally cool folk buzzes day and night. Grab a coffee, a baked treat…
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Legendary Charlie Gitto's makes a strong claim to having invented St Louis' famous toasted ravioli. On any night the weather allows, dine under the tree…
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On your way south out of town, do not pass this legendary donut shop without stopping. The cherry fritter is a crispy, crunchy, gooey parcel of fruit…
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Enjoy sandwiches, pizzas and pastas in the vast outdoor courtyard or inside the old-world bar. Watch and join the regulars on the busy bocce ball courts.
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Top ingredients separate this slick deli from humdrum sandwich chains. Its French dip is a case in point; laden with house-roasted beef. Get your Forest…
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Local chain Imo's, with over 70 locations across the metro area, bakes 'the square beyond compare.' It's the classic version of the thin, square St Louis…
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Fresh, upscale Mexican fare in a post-industrial setting. There's a full bar with cool cocktails and a long list of microbrews.
