| Name | Type | Location | Score | Votes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blues City Deli | Sandwiches, | Benton Park | 5 | 0 |
| Faraci Pizza | Pizza, | Ellisville | 5 | 0 |
| Farotto's | Pizza, | Rock Hill | 5 | 0 |
| Grand Pied | Breakfast/Brunch, | Tower Grove South | 5 | 0 |
| Kishimoto Mendo | Ramen, Asian, | University City, Delmar Loop | 5 | 0 |
| Lefty's Bagels | Sandwiches, Bakery/Pastries, | Chesterfield | 5 | 0 |
| Louie | Italian, | Clayton | 5 | 0 |
| Nicky Slices Pizza Club | Pizza, | The Hill | 5 | 0 |
| Noteworthy Café & Culture | Cafe, Coffee, | Central West End | 5 | 0 |
| Park Avenue Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Lafayette Square | 5 | 0 |
| Pizzeria da Gloria | Pizza, Italian, | The Hill | 5 | 0 |
| Sultan | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | 5 | 0 |
| Tee Rak Thai | Thai, Asian, | Shaw | 5 | 0 |
| Telva at the Ridge | Cafe, Coffee, Balkan, | Webster Groves | 5 | 0 |
| Bono's Pizzeria | Pizza, | Southampton | 4.5 | 0 |
| Bud's Pizza & Beer | Pizza, | North Hampton, Southtown | 4.5 | 0 |
| Dalie's Smokehouse | BBQ, | Valley Park | 4.5 | 0 |
| El Jarocho | Mexican, | Twin Oaks | 4.5 | 0 |
| Good Strangers | Cafe, Coffee, | Gravois Park, Cherokee Street | 4.5 | 0 |
| McGurk's | Bar, | Soulard | 4.5 | 0 |
| Menya Rui | Ramen, Asian, | Lindenwood Park | 4.5 | 0 |
| Mestiza | Mexican, | Lindenwood Park | 4.5 | 0 |
| Pirrone's | Pizza, | Florissant | 4.5 | 0 |
| Shortwave Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Central West End | 4.5 | 0 |
| Taste of Lebanon | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Central West End | 4.5 | 0 |
| The Drip Community Coffee House | Cafe, Coffee, | Tower Grove South | 4.5 | 0 |
| The Gramophone | Sandwiches, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | 4.5 | 0 |
| Tikka Tangy | Indian, | Central West End | 4.5 | 0 |
| Woofies Hot Dogs | Hot Dogs, | Overland | 4.5 | 0 |
| Beast Craft BBQ | BBQ, | Belleville | 4 | 0 |
| Carl's Drive-In | Burgers, | Brentwood | 4 | 0 |
| Fonda La Poblanita | Mexican, | Bevo Mill | 4 | 0 |
| Gelato di Riso | Dessert, Italian, | The Hill | 4 | 0 |
| Gioia's Deli | Sandwiches, Italian, | The Hill | 4 | 0 |
| Grace Chicken + Fish | Fried Chicken, | Crestwood | 4 | 0 |
| Great Heart Brewing Co | Brewery, | Olivette | 4 | 0 |
| JJ Twig's Pizza & Pub | Pizza, Bar, | Princeton Heights | 4 | 0 |
| King Doh | Chinese, Asian, | Kirkwood | 4 | 0 |
| La Pizza | Pizza, | University City | 4 | 0 |
| Manee Thai | Thai, Asian, | Ballwin | 4 | 0 |
| O'B Que's | BBQ, | Chesterfield | 4 | 0 |
| Pappy's Smokehouse | BBQ, | Midtown | 4 | 0 |
| Salvage Yard | Pizza, | Princeton Heights | 4 | 0 |
| Thai Sawadee | Thai, Asian, | Chesterfield | 4 | 0 |
| The Stellar Hog | BBQ, | Bevo Mill | 4 | 0 |
| Adam's Smokehouse | BBQ, | Clifton Heights | 3.5 | 0 |
| Anthonino's Taverna | Italian, Greek, Mediterranean, | The Hill | 3.5 | 0 |
| Charlie Gitto's | Italian, | The Hill | 3.5 | 0 |
| Rozanna Mediterranean | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Manchester | 3.5 | 0 |
| Salt & Smoke | BBQ, | University City, Delmar Loop | 3.5 | 0 |
| Stacked STL | Burgers, | Patch, Carondelet | 3.5 | 0 |
| Citizen Kane's | Steakhouse, American, | Kirkwood | 3 | 0 |
| Failoni's Restaurant | Pizza, | Franz Park, Dogtown | 3 | 0 |
| La Vallesana | Mexican, | Benton Park West, Cherokee Street | 3 | 0 |
| Mac's Local Eats | Burgers, | Cheltenham, Dogtown | 3 | 0 |
| Napoli Kirkwood | Italian, | Kirkwood | 3 | 0 |
| Seamus McDaniel's | Bar, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | 3 | 0 |
| Taj Palace | Indian, | Chesterfield | 3 | 0 |
| Taqueria El Bronco | Mexican, | Benton Park West, Cherokee Street | 3 | 0 |
| Vinnie's Italian Beef & Gyros | Sandwiches, | Lindenwood Park | 3 | 0 |
| Mom's Deli | Sandwiches, | St. Louis Hills | 2.5 | 0 |
| Sugarfire | BBQ, | Olivette | 2.5 | 0 |
| Taqueria Hectorito | Mexican, | Benton Park West, Cherokee Street | 2.5 | 0 |
| Nick & Elena's | Pizza, | Breckenridge Hills | 2 | 0 |
| Hi-Pointe | Burgers, | Hi-Pointe, Dogtown | 1.5 | 0 |
| Fitz's Root Beer | American, Burgers, | University City, Delmar Loop | 1 | 0 |
| La Tejana Taqueria | Mexican, | St. Ann | 1 | 0 |
| Balkan Treat Box | Balkan, | Webster Groves | – | 0 |
| Clementine's Creamery | Dessert, | Lafayette Square | – | 0 |
| Clementine's Creamery (DeMun) | Dessert, | Clayton | – | 0 |
| Comet Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Southwest Garden | – | 0 |
| Damn Fine Hand Pies | Bakery/Pastries, Cafe, | Shaw | – | 0 |
| Donut Drive-In | Bakery/Pastries, Dessert, | Lindenwood Park | – | 0 |
| Gus' Pretzel Shop | Bakery/Pastries, | Benton Park | – | 0 |
| Himalayan Hut | Indian, | Rock Hill | – | 0 |
| Ices Plain & Fancy | Dessert, | Shaw | – | 0 |
| Layali Halab Mediterranean | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Creve Coeur | – | 0 |
| LeGrand's Market | Sandwiches, | St. Louis Hills | – | 0 |
| Platypus | Bar, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Signature India | Indian, | Ballwin | – | 0 |
| Sugarwitch | Dessert, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Ted Drewes | Dessert, | St. Louis Hills | – | 0 |
| The Golden Hoosier | Bar, Burgers, | North Hampton, Southtown | – | 0 |
| Trattoria Marcella | Italian, | Lindenwood Park | – | 0 |
| Uncle Bill's Pancake House | Breakfast/Brunch, | North Hampton, Southtown | – | 0 |
| Up-Down St. Louis | Bar, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Urban Chestnut | Brewery, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Wudon Korean BBQ | Korean, Asian, | Creve Coeur | – | 0 |
| 2nd Shift Brewing | Brewery, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| 4 Hands Brewing | Brewery, | LaSalle Park | – | 0 |
| 9 Mile Garden | American, Bar, | Affton | – | 0 |
| Adriana's | Sandwiches, Italian, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| Affton Pizza Company | Pizza, | Affton | – | 0 |
| Afghan Kabob House | Middle Eastern, Asian, | Lindenwood Park | – | 0 |
| Akar | Asian, | Clayton | – | 0 |
| Amsterdam Tavern | Bar, | Tower Grove South | – | 0 |
| Angelo's Pizzeria | Pizza, | Florissant | – | 0 |
| Annie Gunn's | Steakhouse, American, | Chesterfield | – | 0 |
| Antagonist Cafe | Cafe, Coffee, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Atomic by Jamo | Bar, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Baked & Boiled Bagels | Sandwiches, Bakery/Pastries, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Bar Moro | Spanish, | Clayton | – | 0 |
| Bar:PM | Bar, | Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Berix | Balkan, | Lemay | – | 0 |
| Bevo Caffe Lounge | Cafe, Coffee, Balkan, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
| Big Daddy's Soulard | Bar, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Blackthorn | Pizza, | Tower Grove South | – | 0 |
| Blueberry Hill | Burgers, | University City, Delmar Loop | – | 0 |
| Blues Fired Pizza | Pizza, | Kirkwood | – | 0 |
| Bogart's Smokehouse | BBQ, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Bolyard's Meat and Provisions | Sandwiches, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Bowood by Niche | Cafe, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Brasas | Latin American, | Skinker DeBaliviere, Delmar Loop | – | 0 |
| Brasserie by Niche | European, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Buzz's Hawaiian Grill | Hawaiian, | Tower Grove East | – | 0 |
| Byrd & Barrel | Fried Chicken, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| Cafe Miami | Cafe, Coffee, Latin American, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Cat's Meow | Bar, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Cate Zone | Chinese, Asian, | University City | – | 0 |
| Chiang Mai | Thai, Asian, | Webster Groves | – | 0 |
| ChiliSpot | Chinese, Asian, | University City | – | 0 |
| Condado Tacos | Mexican, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| Corner 17 | Chinese, Asian, | University City, Delmar Loop | – | 0 |
| Crown Candy Kitchen | Sandwiches, Dessert, | Old North St. Louis | – | 0 |
| Cunetto House of Pasta | Italian, | Southwest Garden | – | 0 |
| Cyrano's Cafe | American, Dessert, | Webster Groves | – | 0 |
| D's Place | Bar, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Das Bevo | European, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
| Doña Gloria | Mexican, | Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Ehsani's Hot Kabob | Middle Eastern, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
| El Guanaco | Latin American, | Overland | – | 0 |
| El Milagro Azteca | Mexican, | Southwest Garden | – | 0 |
| El Molino del Sureste | Mexican, | Southampton | – | 0 |
| El Morelia Super Mercado | Mexican, | Bridgeton | – | 0 |
| El Potro | Mexican, | Ellendale | – | 0 |
| Espresso Yourself Coffee & Café | Cafe, Coffee, | Southampton | – | 0 |
| Fiddlehead Fern Cafe | Cafe, Coffee, | Shaw | – | 0 |
| Fork & Stix | Thai, Asian, | Skinker DeBaliviere, Delmar Loop | – | 0 |
| Fortel's Pizza Den | Pizza, | Affton | – | 0 |
| Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge | American, | Benton Park | – | 0 |
| FUFU n' Sauce | African, | Vinita Park | – | 0 |
| Goshen Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| HandleBar | Bar, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Hartford Coffee Company | Cafe, Coffee, | Tower Grove South | – | 0 |
| Havana's Cuisine | Latin American, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Heavy Riff Brewing | Brewery, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| High Low | Cafe, Coffee, | Covenant Blu-Grand Center | – | 0 |
| Himalayan Yeti | Indian, | North Hampton, Southtown | – | 0 |
| Hogtown Smokehouse | BBQ, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| Honey Bee's Biscuits | Breakfast/Brunch, | Kirkwood | – | 0 |
| Idol Wolf | Spanish, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| iNDO | Thai, Sushi, Asian, | Botanical Heights | – | 0 |
| Iowa Buffet | Bar, | Gravois Park | – | 0 |
| J's Pitaria | Balkan, | Concord | – | 0 |
| Jack Nolen's | Bar, American, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Kaldi's Coffee (The Euclid) | Cafe, Coffee, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Kenny's Upstairs | Bar, | Tower Grove South, South Grand | – | 0 |
| Kevin's Place | Pizza, | Benton Park, Cherokee Street | – | 0 |
| King Burrito | Mexican, | Overland | – | 0 |
| Koibito Poke | Hawaiian, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| La Tienda International | Mexican, | Mehlville | – | 0 |
| Lefty's Fried Rice | Chinese, Asian, | Benton Park | – | 0 |
| Levels Nigerian Cuisine | African, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| Little Fox | American, | Fox Park | – | 0 |
| Locoz Tacoz | Mexican, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Lona's Lil Eats | Chinese, Thai, Asian, | Fox Park | – | 0 |
| Mai Lee | Vietnamese, Asian, | Brentwood | – | 0 |
| Mainlander | American, Asian, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Majeed Mediterranean | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
| Malinche | Mexican, | Ellisville | – | 0 |
| Mama's Breakfast Table | Breakfast/Brunch, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Mayo Ketchup | Latin American, | Midtown | – | 0 |
| Michael's Bar and Grill | Greek, Mediterranean, | Franz Park, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| Milo's Bocce Garden | Bar, Pizza, Italian, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| MoKaBe's Coffeehouse | Cafe, Coffee, | Tower Grove South, South Grand | – | 0 |
| Molly's in Soulard | American, Bar, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Mortar & Pestle | Vietnamese, Asian, | Southampton | – | 0 |
| Mr. X Pizza | Pizza, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
| Napoli | Italian, | Town and Country | – | 0 |
| No Ordinary Rabbit | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Bar, | Botanical Heights | – | 0 |
| Nudo House | Ramen, Vietnamese, Asian, | Creve Coeur | – | 0 |
| O/B Slices | Pizza, | Alton | – | 0 |
| O+O Pizza | Pizza, Italian, | Webster Groves | – | 0 |
| Olive + Oak | American, | Webster Groves | – | 0 |
| Palacios Mexican Restaurant | Mexican, | Dutchtown | – | 0 |
| Perennial Artisan Ales | Brewery, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Pierce Creek | Sandwiches, Burgers, | Creve Coeur | – | 0 |
| Pizza Head | Pizza, | Tower Grove East, South Grand | – | 0 |
| Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza | Pizza, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Polite Society | American, | Lafayette Square | – | 0 |
| Protagonist Cafe | Cafe, Coffee, | Soulard | – | 0 |
| Rehab Bar & Grill | Bar, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Rockwell Beer Garden | Brewery, Pizza, | St. Louis Hills | – | 0 |
| Russell's on Macklind | Breakfast/Brunch, American, | Southampton | – | 0 |
| Sabroso Cocina Mexicana | Mexican, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Sado | Sushi, Asian, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| Saffron | Indian, | Town and Country | – | 0 |
| Sameem Afghan Restaurant | Middle Eastern, Asian, | Forest Park Southeast, The Grove | – | 0 |
| Sasha's | Bar, | Clayton | – | 0 |
| Sasha's on Shaw | Bar, | Shaw | – | 0 |
| Sauce on the Side | Italian, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| Schlafly Bottleworks | Brewery, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Shaw's Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| Side Project Brewing | Brewery, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Sidney Street Cafe | American, | Benton Park | – | 0 |
| Smoke N Bones BBQ | BBQ, | St. Louis Hills | – | 0 |
| Songbird | Breakfast/Brunch, | Tower Grove South | – | 0 |
| Southwest Diner | Breakfast/Brunch, | Ellendale | – | 0 |
| Spencer's Grill | Breakfast/Brunch, | Kirkwood | – | 0 |
| Square One Brewery & Distillery | Brewery, | Lafayette Square | – | 0 |
| Steve's Hot Dogs | Hot Dogs, | Tower Grove South, South Grand | – | 0 |
| Strange Donuts | Bakery/Pastries, Dessert, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| Sump Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Marine Villa | – | 0 |
| Tacos Wey | Mexican, | Affton | – | 0 |
| Tamm Ave Bar | Bar, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| Taqueria Durango | Mexican, | Overland | – | 0 |
| Taste of Bosnia | Balkan, | Mehlville | – | 0 |
| Taste of Persia | Middle Eastern, | Tower Grove South, South Grand | – | 0 |
| The Clydesdale | American, Bar, | Downtown | – | 0 |
| The Crow's Nest | Bar, | Maplewood | – | 0 |
| The Fattened Caf. | Asian, | Gravois Park, Cherokee Street | – | 0 |
| The London Tea Room | Cafe, | DeBaliviere Place | – | 0 |
| The Off Track Saloon | Bar, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| The Pat Connolly Tavern | Bar, American, | Clayton-Tamm, Dogtown | – | 0 |
| The Piccadilly at Manhattan | American, | Ellendale | – | 0 |
| The Scottish Arms | European, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| The Sinkhole | Bar, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| The Vine Cafe & Market | Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, | Tower Grove South, South Grand | – | 0 |
| Tiger88 | Vietnamese, Asian, | Des Peres | – | 0 |
| Union Loafers | Bakery/Pastries, Cafe, Pizza, | Botanical Heights | – | 0 |
| Upshot Coffee | Cafe, Coffee, | Tower Grove South | – | 0 |
| Vicia | American, | Central West End | – | 0 |
| Well Met Café | Cafe, Coffee, | Shaw | – | 0 |
| Wine Down Cafe | Bar, | Patch, Carondelet | – | 0 |
| Wright's Tavern | Steakhouse, American, | Clayton | – | 0 |
| Yaquis on Cherokee | Pizza, | Gravois Park, Cherokee Street | – | 0 |
| Zia's | Italian, | The Hill | – | 0 |
| Zito Deli | Balkan, | Mehlville | – | 0 |
| Zlatno Zito | Bakery/Pastries, Balkan, | Bevo Mill | – | 0 |
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2nd Shift Brewing
1601 Sublette AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
4 Hands Brewing
1220 S 8th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
9 Mile Garden
9445 Gravois RdAffton, MO 63123
Adam's Smokehouse
2819 Watson RdSt. Louis, MO 63139
Adriana's
5101 Shaw AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Affton Pizza Company
9163 Reavis Barracks RdSt. Louis, MO 63123
Afghan Kabob House
3500 Watson RdSt. Louis, MO 63139
Akar
7641 Wydown BlvdClayton, MO 63105
Amsterdam Tavern
3175 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
Angelo's Pizzeria
4814 Parker RdFlorissant, MO 63033
Annie Gunn's
16806 Chesterfield Airport RdChesterfield, MO 63005
Antagonist Cafe
2727 S 12th StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Anthonino's Taverna
2225 Macklind AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Anthonino’s Taverna is an Italian and Greek restaurant on the Hill. It was once featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives with Guy Fieri, particularly for the toasted ravioli.
Atomic by Jamo
4140 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Baked & Boiled Bagels
1801 S 9th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Balkan Treat Box
8103 Big Bend BlvdWebster Groves, MO 63119
Bar Moro
7610 Wydown BlvdClayton, MO 63105
Bar:PM
7109 S BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63111
Beast Craft BBQ
20 S Belt WBelleville, IL 62220
Berix
2201 Lemay Ferry RdSt. Louis, MO 63125
Bevo Caffe Lounge
5822 Gravois AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
Big Daddy's Soulard
1000 Sidney StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Blackthorn
3735 Wyoming StSt. Louis, MO 63116
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Blues City Deli
2438 McNair AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Blues City Deli is an absolute gem of a spot. You can expect to see a line when you go to visit, but you’ll get to check out all the Blues memorabilia, portraits, and concert posters while you wait.
So far, I’ve tried the roast beef and the reuben sandwiches. The reuben is made with house-smoked pastrami, and is the best I’ve had so far. I’d rate Blues City Deli as one of the best restaurants in the entire St. Louis area. It even topped the list in 2023 in one of the Yelp Top 100 lists.
I’d like to work my way through the entire menu, because everything has been so good. I also have to get around to trying the Italian beef and updating with my thoughts, as it’s not easy to find Italian Beef in St. Louis.
Blues City Deli is definitely on my “must-try” spots in St. Louis.
Blues Fired Pizza
10800 Big Bend RdKirkwood, MO 63122
Bogart's Smokehouse
1627 S 9th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Bolyard's Meat and Provisions
2733 Sutton BlvdMaplewood, MO 63143
Bono's Pizzeria
4500 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
I’m particular about deep dish, and I was highly impressed with both the Chicago deep dish pizza and the St. Louis-style pizza at Bono’s Pizzeria on Hampton. The St. Louis style had a crisp, almost tavern-style pizza like quality to it, and the deep dish was incredibly authentic.
The deep dish at Bono’s is my second favorite deep dish - Lou Malnati’s being my favorite. Bono’s does a similar style, with a fresh, chunky tomato sauce on top and a crisp, almost pie-like crust. The only thing that puts Lou’s over the top for me is the entire sausage disc they use. I like Bono’s more than Pequod’s, and significantly more than Giordano’s or Gino’s East.
This is a great spot!
Bowood by Niche
4605 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63108
Brasas
6138 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112
Brasserie by Niche
4580 Laclede AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Bud's Pizza & Beer
3805 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63109
After my favorite New York-style pizza place in town closed down (Pie Guy), I was on the lookout for a good pizza place. I heard of Bud’s Pizza and Beer being comparable, so I went to check it out, and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is great, it has cozy vintage vibes, plenty of seating, and I’ve always had good service here.
The appetizers are all excellent. The wings are good, the meatballs are good, the beer nugs are good, and the homemade toasted ravioli is the best I’ve had in the entire Metro area.
Although I would consider the pizza more of just a standard “pizza” than New York style, the quality of the ingredients and the cook on the pizza are all top notch, and I highly recommend it as a place to take a group, get a bunch of apps, and share a pizza or two.
They recently removed Giardiniera from the menu though, which makes me sad.
Buzz's Hawaiian Grill
3457 Magnolia AveSt. Louis, MO 63118
Byrd & Barrel
1221 Tamm AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Cafe Miami
2022 S 12th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Carl's Drive-In
9033 Manchester RdBrentwood, MO 63144
Carl’s Drive-In is a charming, no-frills diner right off historic route 66. It’s cash only and seating is very limited, so it can get packed during peak hours. The menu is small and to the point - they do smash burgers to order, and they also have IBC root beer on tap. They also have what I think of as “Chicago tamales” on the menu, which I find delightful.
If you want a little taste of Americana, get an IBC root beer float, a double smash burger, and some fries.
I’d say it’s a solid smash burger, and it was my favorite in the area until I tried Woofies. Between the limited seating, limited hours, and being cash only, it can be kind of hard to find the right time to go, but it’s worth a visit.
Cat's Meow
2600 S 11th StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Cate Zone
8148 Olive BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Charlie Gitto's
5226 Shaw AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Chiang Mai
8158 Big Bend BlvdWebster Groves, MO 63119
ChiliSpot
7930 Olive BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Citizen Kane's
133 W Clinton PlKirkwood, MO 63122
Clementine's Creamery
1637 S 18th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Clementine's Creamery (DeMun)
730 De Mun AveClayton, MO 63105
Comet Coffee
4474 Shaw BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63110
Condado Tacos
601 Clark AveSt. Louis, MO 63102
Corner 17
6623 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Crown Candy Kitchen
1401 St. Louis AveSt. Louis, MO 63106
Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Cyrano's Cafe
603 E Lockwood AveWebster Groves, MO 63119
D's Place
900 Barton StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Dalie's Smokehouse
2951 Dougherty Ferry RdValley Park, MO 63122
I think Dalie’s is currently my favorite spot for BBQ in St. Louis. The smoked wings are fantastic, and the ribs are fantastic. And although the brisket is not my favorite - Texas-style - it is still incredibly tender and flavorful. The service is also excellent at this spot.
Damn Fine Hand Pies
4000 Shaw BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63110
Das Bevo
4749 Gravois AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
Doña Gloria
5200 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63111
Donut Drive-In
6525 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63109
Ehsani's Hot Kabob
4561 Gravois AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
El Guanaco
10633 Page AveSt. Louis, MO 63132
El Jarocho
25 Stonegate CenterTwin Oaks, MO 63088
One of the first things I needed to find after moving to St. Louis was traditional Mexican food. Before I found El Jarocho I came across El Toluco (rip), a similar Mexican grocery/taqueria combination that was close by, and they had awesome Al Pastor tacos - but unfortunately they closed down within a few months of finding it.
I’ll take any opportunity I can to talk up El Jarocho. Here you can find street tacos with corn tortillas, onions, cilantro, and meat, served with lime. The steak tacos are amazing, and the green sauce is top notch. My biggest complaint about El Jarocho is they don’t have Mexican rice or refried pinto beans - they have white rice and black beans.
My favorite item on the menu is the “Burrito nuevo”, which is a burrito filled with steak, queso fresco, and fries. It’s very similar to the California Burrito that you’ll find all over San Diego, just minus the guacamole.
This is a great taqueria/grocery store combo and I highly recommend you check it out. I’m going to keep looking for more good Mexican food, and I have many more places on my list to try, but El Jarocho is always going to be a staple.
El Milagro Azteca
4940 Southwest AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
El Molino del Sureste
5005 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63109
El Morelia Super Mercado
11982 Paul Mayer AveBridgeton, MO 63044
El Potro
6922 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
Espresso Yourself Coffee & Café
5351 Devonshire AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Failoni's Restaurant
6715 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Recently, I saw pizzababble put Failoni’s as his number one pizza place in the whole city, so I had to check it out. I’ve tried a few other places from his recommendations like “Providence by the Slice” in Kansas City and it was quite good. I figure few people have tried as many St. Louis-style pizzas as ol’ pizzababble so it’s worth a try.
I was impressed to learn that the building has been in operation since 1916 under the Failoni name. They also make their pizzas in a brick oven, which feels unique and also very St. Louis. I checked it out recently and we got toasted ravioli, salad, cheesy garlic bread, and two St. Louis-style pizzas. Overall, I thought it was okay. The toasted ravioli did not stand out, and I didn’t like the house salad, it was a bit too sweet for me.
The pizzas were pretty good, I liked that the sauce was not overly sweet and didn’t taste artificial. The crust was nice and crispy - they clearly perfected the low hydration, cracker crust made with yeast. It tasted very similar to when I made a St. Louis-style pizza at home with a three-day ferment, except theirs was crispier due to the brick oven cook.
Overall, it was a decent STL-style pizza, but it’s not in my top five. The patio was nice and it would be a good place to bring a few friends and have a drink.
Faraci Pizza
15430 Manchester RdEllisville, MO 63011
Faraci Pizza is one of the original Pizza spots in St. Louis. It began in Ferguson, Missouri in 1968, and moved to Ellisville in West County in the ’90s. Due to its original location, it has that “North side” St. Louis-style pizza vibe. The pizza is rectangular, and the crust is a bit more thick and stable than some other spots, while still being a crispy cracker-crust.
At Faraci, they make the meatballs and sausage from scratch, and use sliced Provel instead of shredded cheese or a blend.
Faraci is very much a favorite neighborhood joint for the surrounding area, and it can get busy during holidays (I’ve seen them just disconnect the phone due to too many callers).
Farotto's
9525 Manchester RdSt. Louis, MO 63119
Farotto’s is a family-owned restaurant that has been making pizzas since 1956, making it one of the oldest ones as far as I can tell (Imo’s began in 1964). It’s my top-rated spot for St. Louis-style pizza - their pizza has an extra-extra-thin crust and has a buttery and flaky aspect to it that I haven’t experienced at any other pizza place. The sauce is slightly sweet but balanced, and blends well with the melted Provel.
Everything here is good - the toasted ravioli, the pizza, the pasta, the sandwiches. The STL sticks are their version of provel bites and it’s a standout item for me.
Farotto’s is also a great place to take a group, and it’s been one of my preferred restaurants to bring out-of-town guests. Their location in Rock Hill has an event space below, and a big open raised patio/restaurant on the upper level.
Fiddlehead Fern Cafe
4066 Russell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63110
Fitz's Root Beer
6605 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Fonda La Poblanita
3830 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
Fork & Stix
549 Rosedale AveSt. Louis, MO 63112
Fortel's Pizza Den
7932 Mackenzie RdSt. Louis, MO 63123
Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi StSt. Louis, MO 63118
FUFU n' Sauce
8100 Page AveVinita Park, MO 63130
Gelato di Riso
5204 Wilson AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Gioia's Deli
1934 Macklind AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Good Strangers
2614 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Near the corner of Cherokee St. and Jefferson Ave. you’ll find Good Strangers, a cafe serving up unique lattes and small bites. It sits right at the dividing line between the west side of Cherokee St., which is full of Mexican grocery stores, taquerias, and panaderias, and the east side, which is the historic Cherokee Antique Row.
Good Strangers advertise themselves as “Midwest Tex-Mexiterrean” which is likely a brand-new genre of food, but I’m into it. The vibes inside the store are very welcoming and vibrant when I visited on a Saturday afternoon.
The cafe opened in 2020 according to the sign near their menu (“Seemed like a good idea at the time”), so I’m glad to see they weathered the pandemic storm and made it through the other side. I enjoyed hanging out here for a bit before exploring Cherokee.
It also looks like a yarn store operates out of the building, which adds to the comforting ambience.
Goshen Coffee
910 Geyer AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Grace Chicken + Fish
8654 Watson RdSt. Louis, MO 63119
Grace is a classic comfort food spot to get fried chicken and sides.
Grace used to have some competition in the fried chicken arena with Southern, a restaurant connected to Pappy’s, but it closed down. Most of the other chicken spots are chains like Chuck’s Hot Chicken and Dave’s Hot Chicken, neither of which I like that much. I have yet to try Hodak’s or Gus’s, the two other local spots I’ve heard of.
Although no one can compete with Prince’s in Nashville for me, I think Grace is pretty good. My biggest complaint is that the spice levels are very low - usually in Nashville I get medium or hot and I’m suffering a bit, but at Grace I can get the extra hot and still wish it had more spice. Aside from missing some heat, the flavor is great, the chicken is crispy, and the sides are good.
Grand Pied
3137 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
On the northwest side of the Tower Grove South community, there’s a strip of restaurants, cafes and businesses along Morganford Rd. One of these is Grand Pied, which is French for “Bigfoot”.
I was looking for a good breakfast and I had heard about Grand Pied and their famous pancakes, so I went to go check it out. If anything, the pancakes were undersold, as after the first bite I was sure they were easily the best pancakes I’ve ever had in my life. Generally, I’m not into pancakes but these were crispy on the outside and perfectly fluffy on the inside. They come with (real) Maple syrup, blackberry jam, homemade whipped cream and butter.
I ordered the “kid’s pancakes” to get all the toppings on the side, as I wanted to keep it as crisp as possible and play around with the portions of toppings. All of them were very high quality. (I think calling the exact same dish “kid’s pancakes” and charging more for them is a weirdly passive-aggressive way to try to get people not to order toppings on the side, but whatever).
We also got beignets, which were pretty good but not the softest, lightest ones I’ve ever had, and not the main attraction here. If you’re going to get fried dough at Grand Pied, make it the pancakes.
The coffee and cold brew were both really good. I tend to not like coffee from more upscale brunch spots as it tends to be very acidic, but this coffee was from Dubuque and was well-rounded. My only complaint about my entire stay at Grand Pied was that the coffee was “bottomless” but no one ever came around to refill it or check on us during our stay, as it’s a QR-code based ordering system.
The ambience of the restaurant had a lot of character with the mural on the wall and various paintings and decorations. The coffee was served in a mug which was a nice touch, and the flowers added a lot of brightness to the room. There was also a patio outside with a lot of greenery which added to the vibe.
I’d consider Grand Pied to be an absolute must-try, especially for anyone who is a fan of pancakes. I’ll be going back to try some of the other food.
Great Heart Brewing Co
9514 Olive BlvdOlivette, MO 63132
Gus' Pretzel Shop
1820 Arsenal StSt. Louis, MO 63118
HandleBar
4127 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Hartford Coffee Company
3974 Hartford StSt. Louis, MO 63116
Havana's Cuisine
12 S Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Heavy Riff Brewing
6413 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Hi-Pointe
1033 McCausland AveSt. Louis, MO 63117
High Low
3301 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
Himalayan Hut
9814 Manchester RdRock Hill, MO 63119
Himalayan Yeti
3515 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63139
Hogtown Smokehouse
6301 Clayton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Honey Bee's Biscuits
200 N Kirkwood RdKirkwood, MO 63122
Ices Plain & Fancy
2256 S 39th StSt. Louis, MO 63110
Idol Wolf
1528 Locust StSt. Louis, MO 63103
iNDO
1641 Tower Grove AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Iowa Buffet
2727 Winnebago StSt. Louis, MO 63118
J's Pitaria
91 Concord Plaza Shopping CenterSt. Louis, MO 63128
Jack Nolen's
2501 S 9th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
JJ Twig's Pizza & Pub
5600 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
J.J. Twig’s is the only place in town that I know of that specifically makes a Chicago thin-crust pizza. They also make a “double decker pizza” - two pizzas stacked on top of each other with the crusts braided together.
They have locations in Valley Park, O’Fallon, Southampton, and there’s even one in the Northern Chicago suburbs in Palatine, IL. I’ve been to the Valley Park and Southampton locations, and both have good food and good vibes. It’s a great place to bring a group and have a drink and some pizza. The toasted ravs are good, and it’s the best Italian beef I’ve had in St. Louis.
Kaldi's Coffee (The Euclid)
52 N Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Kenny's Upstairs
3131 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Kevin's Place
2111 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
King Burrito
11084 Midland BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63114
King Doh
10045 Manchester RdKirkwood, MO 63122
Kishimoto Mendo
6394 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
As a long time fan of Menya Rui, I’ve been hyped to try Kishimoto Mendo ever since it was announced. Kishimoto Mendo is the new Tonkotsu-style ramen concept from the chef-owner of Menya Rui. Tonkotsu is my favorite style of ramen, so although the Shoyu at Menya Rui is fantastic, I wasn’t fully satisfied with the STL ramen scene.
We ended up going to Kishimoto Mendo during opening weekend, and it’s the best Tonkotsu ramen I’ve ever had, and I’ve had several across San Diego and Chicago (haven’t been to Tokyo yet, sadly). I really respect that the owner, Steven Pursley, delayed the opening until he was sure that the soup was up to his personal standards. We’ve been a few times and it’s been a complete 5/5 every time.
The wings are also good, though I prefer the karaage (fried chicken) at Menya Rui.
The pork broth is rich, flavorful, and comforting. The ramen shop vibes in the restaurant are great, and I love that it has twice as much seating as Menya Rui.
I highly recommend stopping by and getting the classic Tonkotsu ramen, and I would put Kishimoto Mendo on my list of “must try” restaurants in St. Louis.
Koibito Poke
601 Clark AveSt. Louis, MO 63102
La Pizza
8137 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
La Pizza is one of the only places in St. Louis where you can get an authentic New York-style pizza. It’s a small shop that is mostly set up for takeout with a few small tables for dining in.
The atmosphere is very much a friendly neighborhood joint and the vibes are truly 5/5. We showed up one night when they were busy with take out orders for the rest of the night, and they managed to fit us in and make us a fresh pizza and wings. We got a sausage and pepperoni pizza.
As much as I liked the place and the people, I thought the pizza was just okay. One thing is I’m not a fan of strips of sausage, which I know is just the way it’s often done with NY-style, so I need to learn my lesson and just get pepperoni (the midwest in me just always wants the bulk sausage on my pizza). The crust was a little bland to me. I thought it was an overall decent pizza, I just probably wouldn’t go out of my way for it.
La Tejana Taqueria
3149 N Lindbergh BlvdSt Ann, MO 63074
One of the first types of cuisine I was on the lookout for when I arrived in St. Louis was traditional Mexican food. I saw La Tejana come up frequently in recommendations.
Unfortunately, my experience did not live up to expectations. When I visited, I ordered steak tacos, but I got shredded meat and the order was pretty cold. There was no one else in the restaurant except one person on the Casino machines and it was silent aside from the dings from the machine.
It’s entirely possible I just visited at a very strange time and had a particularly bad experience that is not the norm, but I personally did not have a good experience during my visit.
La Tienda International
7459 S Lindbergh BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63125
La Vallesana
2801 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Layali Halab Mediterranean
10477 Old Olive Street RdSt. Louis, MO 63141
Lefty's Bagels
13359 Olive BlvdChesterfield, MO 63017
Lefty's Fried Rice
3000 S Jefferson AveSt. Louis, MO 63118
LeGrand's Market
4414 Donovan AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Levels Nigerian Cuisine
1405 Washington AveSt. Louis, MO 63103
Little Fox
2800 Shenandoah AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Locoz Tacoz
7374 Manchester RdMaplewood, MO 63143
Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Louie
706 DeMun AveClayton, MO 63105
Louie has good vibes, great food and an excellent location. It’s right on the strip on DeMun Ave in Clayton next to Clementine’s Naughty & Nice Ice Cream, Sasha’s Wine Bar, and a few other shops and restaurants. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the street, as I saw a lot of people eating on the patios, walking around, and kids riding their bikes, all with the backdrop of the greenery of Concordia Park. It felt very lively and energetic, and that’s what I love to see in St. Louis.
My partner and I went to Louie for an anniversary dinner and had a great time. The service was fantastic, as well as the food - particularly the bread and focaccia, a personal favorite. They also get burrata flown in from Italy, so that was a treat.
I also had the pizza, which I would probably rate a 4.5/5 - very good, but probably not the best in the whole city. Overall it was a great experience and a great place to go for a celebration.
Mac's Local Eats
5656 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Mac’s Local Eats is a local smash burger spot in Dogtown. They really take the smash in smash burger seriously - it’s almost a smear of burger with very crispy edges. If you like your smash burger extra thin and crispy, this is the place for you.
I liked the quality of the meat and flavor of the burger at Mac’s, but it’s was just a little too smashed for me personally. My choice for smash burgers in St. Louis would be Woofie’s or Carl’s, but I totally understand why people like Mac’s.
Mai Lee
8396 Musick Memorial DrBrentwood, MO 63144
Mainlander
392 N Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Majeed Mediterranean
4601 Gravois AveSt. Louis, MO 63116
Malinche
15939 Manchester RdEllisville, MO 63011
Mama's Breakfast Table
7704 Ivory StSt. Louis, MO 63111
Manee Thai
481 Lafayette Center DrBallwin, MO 63011
Mayo Ketchup
3135 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
McGurk's
1200 Russell BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63104
I really like this spot! It has an awesome garden out back, and the building itself has a lot of charm. I’ve been here a few time with big groups and it’s always been a good time, and the appetizers are good, especially the Spinach and Artichoke Toasted Ravioli.
Menya Rui
3453 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Menya Rui was my first introduction to ramen in St. Louis, which was lucky for me since it’s excellent.
For a while, I went to Menya Rui once a week - even if this meant waiting in line for two hours in the St. Louis heat, or waiting in the car during winter. This is a testament to how good the ramen Menya Rui is.
Shoyu ramen is the main focus at Menya Rui, and they do it very well. The broth is light yet has a deep flavor. I would also highly recommend the Karaage as an appetizer, which they’ve perfected as well.
As much as I love Menya Rui, Tonkotsu is my favorite type of ramen and I always felt sad that I couldn’t get it there and try their take on it. Fortunately for all of us, Kishimoto Mendo opened up recently in the Delmar Loop by the same chef-owner as Menya Rui, so now you can get both Shoyu and Tonkotsu on opposite ends of town.
Mestiza
3279 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Michael's Bar and Grill
7101 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
Milo's Bocce Garden
5201 Wilson AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
MoKaBe's Coffeehouse
3606 Arsenal StSt. Louis, MO 63116
Molly's in Soulard
816 Geyer AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Mom's Deli
5425 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
I’m fortunate enough to have tried Mom’s Deli at its original, iconic location before it got relocated to the Hampton strip. Mom’s Deli is a classic St. Louis institution, and I understand a lot of people have been going here for their whole life and have strong feelings about it.
Personally, Mom’s Deli isn’t really the spot for me - I’d rather go to Blues City Deli or The Gramophone for a more upscale sandwich experience, but an everyday sandwich it’s alright.
Mortar & Pestle
4611 Macklind AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Mr. X Pizza
5924 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
Napoli
1054 Town and Country Crossing DrTown and Country, MO 63017
Napoli Kirkwood
436 N Kirkwood RdKirkwood, MO 63122
I thought Napoli at Kirkwood was okay. It’s nice that there’s an outdoor patio, but it’s right along an extremely loud and busy street, so it doesn’t have the best ambience. They don’t make their own toasted ravioli, which I expected because they make some of their own pasta. Since it’s a bigger location it might be good for a big group, but I’d rather go to Louie or Pizzeria da Gloria or some other Italian places.
Nick & Elena's
3007 Woodson RdBreckenridge Hills, MO 63114
Nicky Slices Pizza Club
2240 Edwards StSt. Louis, MO 63110
I know St. Louis is the town of thin cracker-crust pizza, but I’m partial to the thicker, fluffier Detroit-style pie. When I first moved here, I tried Motor Town Pizza and the Detroit-style at the now defunct Pie Guy, but neither scratched the itch for me. Jet’s is a good option, but a chain is never going to be top-tier.
Nicky Slices Pizza Club has identified and filled the gap for an amazing Detroit-style pizza place with their location in The Hill. My recommendation is to get The Roner - a Detroit-style with cupped pepperoni and basil, drizzled with garlic chili hot honey.
I’ve also tried the thin crust, which is a beautiful combination of Chicago tavern and STL-style. It’s thin, savory, and amazing with giardiniera on top.
No Ordinary Rabbit
1621 Tower Grove AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Noteworthy Café & Culture
504 N Newstead AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Nudo House
11423 Olive BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63141
O'B Que's
158 Long RdChesterfield, MO 63005
Tucked away at a gas station in Chesterfield, O’B’Que’s serves up Texas-style brisket and BBQ. I tried the ribs, brisket, and pulled pork, and all had a great wood-smoked flavor without being too overwhelmingly smokey. Best of all, they have a spicy vinegar BBQ sauce, my favorite.
My only complaint was that the brisket was a bit lean and dry, but I went 30 minutes before closing so I’m going to try again earlier on another day and hope I can get some of the point.
This has been the only place I’ve found so far that does Texas-style brisket, and is currently my favorite BBQ in town.
O/B Slices
4 E BroadwayAlton, IL 62002
O+O Pizza
102 W Lockwood AveWebster Groves, MO 63119
Olive + Oak
216 W Lockwood AveWebster Groves, MO 63119
Palacios Mexican Restaurant
4101 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Pappy's Smokehouse
3106 Olive StSt. Louis, MO 63103
It’s hard for me to properly rate Pappy’s, because I’m a bit torn on it. On the one hand, they have a great spot, always a line and a lot of energy, they’re well known, and I love seeing that in St. Louis. I’d also say they have the best ribs in St. Louis - on par with or better than everything I’ve tried in Memphis, and by far the best in St. Louis. On the other hand, if you go to Pappy’s and order anything but the ribs, it’ll be pretty good but it won’t blow you away, and that might make you confused why they’re always at the top of every list in St. Louis.
The first time I went to Pappy’s, which was also one of my first BBQ experiences in St. Louis, I got brisket and a few sides. Pappy’s doesn’t really do Texas-style brisket, rather more of a thinly sliced brisket, which wasn’t what I was looking for. I also wasn’t a big fan of the fried corn, which I’ve never had before. Later I learned to order the ribs and it really blew me away.
Go to Pappy’s, get the ribs. They’re good.
Park Avenue Coffee
1919 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Park Avenue is a local coffee chain that has locations in Lafayette Square, The Hill, Midtown, and Downtown. They also make one of the better gooey butter cakes around town.
The coffee from Park Avenue is the best - I order it as my regular, daily coffee. It is much less acidic than most other coffee roasters, and they have some nice, subtle flavored coffees like cinnamon hazelnut and southern pecan.
Perennial Artisan Ales
8125 Michigan AveSt. Louis, MO 63111
Pierce Creek
10405 Old Olive Street RdCreve Coeur, MO 63141
Pirrone's
1775 Washington StFlorissant, MO 63033
Really good St. Louis-style pizza spot, I’ve only been once but I enjoyed it. I plan to go again and get pictures and do a better write up in the future.
Pizza Head
3196 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza
1928 S 12th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Pizzeria da Gloria
2024 Marconi AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Everything about Pizzeria da Gloria is amazing. The vibe is welcoming, the patio is beautiful, and the food is top notch and reasonably priced for everything you get. Pizzeria da Gloria, along with Louie, is the best Italian food I’ve had in St. Louis.
I particularly loved the caprese salad - made with homemade mozzarella! - but the meatballs were too good to not choose them as “my pick”. Probably the best meatballs I’ve ever had.
Let’s not forget the Neapolitan-style pizza, made in an enormous wood-fired oven. My only issue was that the Margherita pizza I ordered was more of a regular cheese pizza, since it didn’t use fresh tomatoes and mozzarella slices, but it was still delicious.
This is the perfect spot to get a nice birthday dinner or other small celebration.
Platypus
4501 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Polite Society
1923 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Protagonist Cafe
1700 S 9th StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Rehab Bar & Grill
4054 Chouteau AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Rockwell Beer Garden
5300 Donovan AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Rozanna Mediterranean
403 Lafayette Center DrManchester, MO 63011
A standard little Middle Eastern grill. The chicken kebabs in specific were really good, but the lentil soup was a let down. Overall I felt like I’ve had perfectly acceptable experiences here but only the chicken kebabs really stood out to me.
Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Sabroso Cocina Mexicana
2726 Sutton BlvdMaplewood, MO 63143
Sado
5201 Shaw AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Saffron
2137 Barrett Station RdSt. Louis, MO 63131
Salt & Smoke
6525 Delmar BlvdUniversity City, MO 63130
Salvage Yard
5406 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
I have yet to try the Chicago deep dish at Salvage Yard, but I have had their thin crust St. Louis-style pizza, and I thought it was a really good one. I plan to go back and get some pictures and try the deep dish.
They also have something called the B.O.B - “The Best of Both is a signature cooking style on Chicago pizzas! It starts with homemade crust, St. Louis smooth and slightly sweet sauce and a St. Louis cheese blend!”. I’m not sure I’m sold on that, I haven’t been a fan of Provel on thick crust pizzas, but I will definitely try it at some point.
Sameem Afghan Restaurant
4341 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Sasha's
706 De Mun AveClayton, MO 63105
Sasha's on Shaw
4069 Shaw BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63110
Sauce on the Side
411 N 8th StSt. Louis, MO 63101
Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest AveMaplewood, MO 63143
Seamus McDaniel's
1208 Tamm AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Seamus McDaniel’s feels like a pretty standard Irish bar and grill to me. I like that they have an outdoor patio area, but their food was just very standard, and they don’t really have anything Irish themed on the menu, unless you count a Reuben. I’m personally just not the biggest fan of bar food, but overall it’s a good spot to hang out at.
Shaw's Coffee
5147 Shaw AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Shortwave Coffee
33 N Sarah StSt. Louis, MO 63108
Side Project Brewing
7458 Manchester RdMaplewood, MO 63143
Sidney Street Cafe
2000 Sidney StSt. Louis, MO 63104
Signature India
14031 Manchester RdBallwin, MO 63011
Smoke N Bones BBQ
6417 Hampton AveSt. Louis, MO 63109
Songbird
3153 Morganford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
Southwest Diner
6803 Southwest AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
Spencer's Grill
223 S Kirkwood RdKirkwood, MO 63122
Square One Brewery & Distillery
1727 Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63104
Stacked STL
7637 Ivory StSt. Louis, MO 63111
I’ve been to Stacked a couple of times, and it’s always good. I’ll admit that burgers just aren’t my favorite food, and if I’m going to have a burger, I prefer a smash burger (and Woofie’s is my favorite choice for that). So my personal rating might be a bit “stacked” against them (sorry).
As far as thick burgers go, Stacked is a very good one. You get to select all the ingredients and write them down in your Scantron test with your #2 pencil for bun, meat, cheese, toppings, etc. so the burger can be exactly what you want. Also they have a buffalo chicken toasted ravioli that I like a lot and plenty of local beers on tap. You can also go around the corner and get an ice cream sandwich at Sugarwitch.
Steve's Hot Dogs
3145 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Strange Donuts
2709 Sutton BlvdMaplewood, MO 63143
Sugarfire
9200 Olive BlvdOlivette, MO 63132
Sugarwitch
7726 Virginia AveSt. Louis, MO 63111
Sultan
4200 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
This is our go-to spot for Middle Eastern food. Specifically, the beef kefta kabob is flavorful, tender, juicy, and just fantastic. Everything else is good, too - the saffron rice garnished with pomegranate, the spiced lentil soup topped with cracked black pepper, and especially the baba ganoush, my favorite in the city.
Water, tea, and beverages are served in traditional Turkish style cups and carafes, which adds a nice touch. The ambiance is great and the place has been full every time I’ve visited, and the food has been incredibly fresh. They also have a mint lemonade that is the perfect balance of mint, lemon, and sweetness.
This is one of my absolute top spots in the city, it has been consistently delightful on every visit.
Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson AveSt. Louis, MO 63118
Tacos Wey
9040 Gravois RdSt. Louis, MO 63123
Taj Palace
92 THF BlvdChesterfield, MO 63005
Tamm Ave Bar
1227 Tamm AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
Taqueria Durango
10238 Page AveOverland, MO 63132
Taqueria El Bronco
2817 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
I’ve been on the lookout for a particular type of burrito - grilled steak, with lettuce, tomato, sour cream, queso fresco, and refried beans, on a griddled tortilla. Taqueria El Bronco is one of the first spots I tried to find this, but it didn’t hit for me so I haven’t been back since. I’m sure there’s something else on the menu that is much better, so I’m planning to go back and give it another shot at some point.
Taqueria Hectorito
2753 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Taqueria Hectorito, which is connected to the El Torito grocery store, is an outdoor Mexican grill and patio on Cherokee St.
Of all the taco spots I’ve eaten at so far, this one most closely resembles some of the restaurants I’ve been to in central Mexico.
When I visited, I tried steak, al pastor, and carnitas tacos. The salsas were spicy and flavorful, and I was definitely impressed by the quality and freshness of the onion, cilantro, and radish toppings, and the tortillas were cooked really well. I just wasn’t a big fan of the meat in the tacos, so overall it isn’t one of my favorite spots, but it was cool to hang out at an outdoor patio along the street in the main Mexican district of the city.
Taste of Bosnia
3970 Union RdSt. Louis, MO 63125
Taste of Lebanon
331 N Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Middle Eastern food in general is one of my favorite types of cuisine, and Lebanese in specific is possibly my favorite variation of it. I was excited to discover Taste of Lebanon right in Central West End.
The hummus, baba ganoush, and falafel at Taste of Lebanon are all fantastic - the best I’ve had in the St. Louis area. The lentil soup was also very good, and the various grilled meats are also good, though Sultan‘s kefta tops my list.
Taste of Lebanon also offers hookah and has a separate room for it, which I have not experienced but I think it’s cool that there’s a restaurant with both food and hookah available.
Taste of Persia
3189 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Ted Drewes
6726 Chippewa StSt. Louis, MO 63109
Tee Rak Thai
2203 S 39th StSt. Louis, MO 63110
Tucked into a street along Shaw you’ll find Tee Rak Thai, a traditional regional Thai restaurant. “Tee Rak” means “My Love” in Thai, and you can definitely feel the love that goes into this homemade cuisine.
I tried Moo Ping, which are BBQ Pork Skewers, and potstickers, along with one of my favorite beverages, Thai Tea. The tea was good and the potstickers were very crispy.
For the entrees, I tried Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) and Pad See Ew, two common Thai classics. Both were great, with proper thick noodles and flavor infused all throughout. I got it with crispy pork belly which was the special of the day; if I ordered it again, I would probably try chicken or beef, because the crispy pork belly was so rich, but it was tasty.
I really liked the spice level (I chose 2 out of 4). Usually it’s not spicy enough for me at that level and this had a very pleasant level of spice.
The building is also a classic St. Louis red brick (as is most of Shaw) with some nice decor.
Telva at the Ridge
60 N Gore AveWebster Groves, MO 63119
Telva is a Balkan-inspired cafe from the owners of the famous Balkan Treat Box. I visited on the recommendation that it’s one of the best chai teas around, and I have to agree!
Telva’s all around a cool spot - the decor is very warm and inviting, and it’s in a walkable area close to a plant nursery and a few other cafes and restaurants like Olive + Oak and Le Macaron French Pastries. Telva also has breakfast/brunch items in addition to a full coffee bar. Many of the items on the menu have a Balkan flair to them, which is super unique.
I really loved going to this cafe and I’m excited to try more of the menu.
Thai Sawadee
171 Hilltown Village CenterChesterfield, MO 63017
Thai Sawadee has the best beef I’ve had at any Thai spot so far. It’s all about the beef! The Pad See Ew and Pad Kee Mao were both good, but it’s the beef that really stands out there.
The Clydesdale
651 Clark AveSt. Louis, MO 63102
The Crow's Nest
7336 Manchester RdMaplewood, MO 63143
The Drip Community Coffee House
3615 Potomac StSt. Louis, MO 63116
The Fattened Caf.
3405 S Jefferson AveSt. Louis, MO 63118
The Golden Hoosier
3707 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63109
The Gramophone
4243 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
St. Louis is a sandwich town, and The Gramophone adds to that reputation. The fact that you can get a sandwich this good in a bar late at night is pretty spectacular. Highly recommended!
The London Tea Room
255 Union BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63108
The Off Track Saloon
7301 S BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63111
The Pat Connolly Tavern
6400 Oakland AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
The Piccadilly at Manhattan
7201 Piccadilly AveSt. Louis, MO 63143
The Scottish Arms
8 S Sarah StSt. Louis, MO 63108
The Sinkhole
7423 S BroadwaySt. Louis, MO 63111
The Stellar Hog
5623 Leona StSt. Louis, MO 63116
A really cool BBQ stop with a large outdoor patio and painted murals. The intergalactic BBQ vibes are fun, the sides are good, and there’s a lot of good stuff on the menu. I think it’s a great place to go with a group when the weather is nice.
The Vine Cafe & Market
3171 S Grand BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63118
Tiger88
12055 Manchester RdDes Peres, MO 63131
Tikka Tangy
390 N Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Tikka Tangy is great for when you want a cozy night in with samosas and Butter Chicken or Chicken Tikka Masala. The curry is flavorful, rich, and consistently good.
They also have pizzas, which I haven’t tried, and some Middle Eastern dishes like shawarma and hummus, which I have tried and thought it was just okay. I usually stick to the Indian dishes at Tikka Tangy.
Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson RdSt. Louis, MO 63109
Uncle Bill's Pancake House
3427 S Kingshighway BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63139
Union Loafers
1629 Tower Grove AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Up-Down St. Louis
405 N Euclid AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Upshot Coffee
3172 Morgan Ford RdSt. Louis, MO 63116
Urban Chestnut
4465 Manchester AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Vicia
4260 Forest Park AveSt. Louis, MO 63108
Vinnie's Italian Beef & Gyros
3208 Ivanhoe AveSt. Louis, MO 63139
There’s only a few places in all of St. Louis that do a rendition of an Italian beef sandwich, as seen in 4 Chicago-style Italian beef sandwiches in St. Louis to satisfy fans of ‘The Bear’. I’ve tried most of the list (I haven’t been able to convince myself to try the Italian beef at Blues City Deli when the reuben is calling to me) but none taste quite like the real thing. The Italian beef to me is something that requires very few ingredients but a very specific process and execution, otherwise it’s simply not a beef, it’s a roast beef sandwich or french dip or something else.
I liked the neighborhood vibes at Vinnie’s, and this is an unpopular opinion, but I thought the beef was just okay. I was very excited to try it, but the giardiniera had olives in it and wasn’t spicy, it had mixed red and green peppers instead of just green, the au jus (usually called gravy) didn’t have much in the way of herbs and spices, and it had cheese on it by default. I would say it did not scratch the itch for an Italian beef that I have for me personally.
I did like the gyro from Vinnie’s and appreciate that the establishment exists. For anyone who has not had the chance to try an authentic beef before, I’d recommend my preference - dipped, double hot.
Well Met Café
4100 Shenandoah AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Wine Down Cafe
7529 Michigan AveSt. Louis, MO 63111
Woofies Hot Dogs
1919 Woodson RdSt. Louis, MO 63114
There are three staple foods of the Chicagoan’s diet - the Italian beef sandwich, the Chicago-style hotdog, and deep dish pizza.
Travel only a few hours away, and not only do you stop seeing a hot dog and beef stand on every corner, but you don’t see them at all.
The ingredients on a Chicago dog are as follows:
- Pickle spear
- Tomato slice (2x)
- Sport pepper (2x)
- Relish, neon green
- Onion, diced
- Mustard
- Celery salt
- Poppyseed bun
- Vienna Beef hotdog (steamed!)
None of these ingredients are optional or negotiable (unless you’re making a depression dog, but that’s another story).
I’m happy to report that not only does Woofie’s out in Overland not only make a good Chicago dog, but they make a perfect Chicago dog. On top of that, they make the best smash burger ever. If you’re looking for a good burger or dog in a no-frills joint that matches the vibe of your neighborhood corner hot dog stand in Chicago, head over to Woofie’s!
I’m only giving them a 4.5 instead of a 5 because I wasn’t a fan of the Italian beef sandwich they offered.
Wright's Tavern
7624 Wydown BlvdClayton, MO 63105
Wudon Korean BBQ
1261 Castillons Arcade PlazaCreve Coeur, MO 63141
Yaquis on Cherokee
2728 Cherokee StSt. Louis, MO 63118
Zia's
5256 Wilson AveSt. Louis, MO 63110
Zito Deli
3553 Ritz CenterSt. Louis, MO 63125
Zlatno Zito
4573 Gravois AveSt. Louis, MO 63116