Guidebook for St. Louis | The food, the neighborhoods, guest favorites

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Guidebook for St. Louis | The food, the neighborhoods, guest favorites

Food Scene

These are some of my local favorites and recommendations I've received from prior guests, but do ask around while you're here. St. Louis is full of great places to eat and things to see and do.
Great Bosnian fusion food and it's right on the corner. Note: this place has opened up as a Karen's Diner. Be sure you read up on this experience before deciding if it's for you.
Lemmons
5800 Gravois Ave
Great Bosnian fusion food and it's right on the corner. Note: this place has opened up as a Karen's Diner. Be sure you read up on this experience before deciding if it's for you.
German cuisine in the amazing Bevo Mill, the neighborhood's namesake. There's a beer garden and live music. If the windmill is going, they're open.
7 habitants recommandent
Das Bevo
4749 Gravois Ave
7 habitants recommandent
German cuisine in the amazing Bevo Mill, the neighborhood's namesake. There's a beer garden and live music. If the windmill is going, they're open.
Excellent BBQ nearby.
8 habitants recommandent
Smoking Barrels BBQ
5641 S Kingshighway Blvd
8 habitants recommandent
Excellent BBQ nearby.
Great breakfast spot. The building is kitschy-cool and the price is right.
25 habitants recommandent
Uncle Bill's Pancakes
3427 S Kingshighway Blvd
25 habitants recommandent
Great breakfast spot. The building is kitschy-cool and the price is right.
Excellent food and a great atmosphere. The bakery items are as worthy of your time as the food! Be sure to take something sweet to go.
48 habitants recommandent
Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch Ave
48 habitants recommandent
Excellent food and a great atmosphere. The bakery items are as worthy of your time as the food! Be sure to take something sweet to go.
Great pizza and Italian food.
17 habitants recommandent
Onesto Pizza & Trattoria
5401 Finkman St
17 habitants recommandent
Great pizza and Italian food.
Amazing Italian food on the hill, which is home to many great restaurant choices. Closed on Sundays.
28 habitants recommandent
Cunetto House of Pasta
5453 Magnolia Ave
28 habitants recommandent
Amazing Italian food on the hill, which is home to many great restaurant choices. Closed on Sundays.
Small restaurant, good burgers.
The Haven
6625 Morgan Ford Rd
Small restaurant, good burgers.
This place makes its own root beer and this location actually has the bottling assembly line set up and on display. If you go during the day you can see it in action.
48 habitants recommandent
Fitz's
6605 Delmar Blvd
48 habitants recommandent
This place makes its own root beer and this location actually has the bottling assembly line set up and on display. If you go during the day you can see it in action.
Great coffee.
55 habitants recommandent
Sump Coffee
3700 S Jefferson Ave
55 habitants recommandent
Great coffee.
Cute place on Cherokee Street, home to several vintage and antique shops.
114 habitants recommandent
The Mud House
2101 Cherokee St
114 habitants recommandent
Cute place on Cherokee Street, home to several vintage and antique shops.
Great food, tasty cocktails and a back patio. It's considered by some to be South City's living room.
50 habitants recommandent
The Royale Food & Spirits
3132 South Kingshighway Boulevard
50 habitants recommandent
Great food, tasty cocktails and a back patio. It's considered by some to be South City's living room.
Excellent tacos, and you really should check out historic Soulard.
73 habitants recommandent
Mission Taco Joint - Historic Soulard
908 Lafayette Ave
73 habitants recommandent
Excellent tacos, and you really should check out historic Soulard.
The empanadas are amazing, and it's in one of the best historic neighborhoods in St. Louis. Grab lunch and take yourself on a walking tour of Lafayette Square!
9 habitants recommandent
Mayo Ketchup
2001 Park Ave
9 habitants recommandent
The empanadas are amazing, and it's in one of the best historic neighborhoods in St. Louis. Grab lunch and take yourself on a walking tour of Lafayette Square!
Some of the best ice cream in St. Louis with flavors you have to try. My place is closer to the Macklind location, but they also have a shop in Lafayette Square if you visit that neighborhood on your trip.
54 habitants recommandent
Clementine's Naughty & Nice Creamery
1637 S 18th St
54 habitants recommandent
Some of the best ice cream in St. Louis with flavors you have to try. My place is closer to the Macklind location, but they also have a shop in Lafayette Square if you visit that neighborhood on your trip.
Excellent BBQ place nearby.
95 habitants recommandent
Salt + Smoke
6525 Delmar Blvd
95 habitants recommandent
Excellent BBQ place nearby.
Great outdoor seating. Mediterranean.
8 habitants recommandent
Cafe Nova
5611 S Kingshighway Blvd
8 habitants recommandent
Great outdoor seating. Mediterranean.
Excellent coffee, lots of gooey butter cake flavors (try one!). There are several locations throughout St. Louis, you won't be disappointed.
38 habitants recommandent
Park Avenue Coffee
1919 Park Ave
38 habitants recommandent
Excellent coffee, lots of gooey butter cake flavors (try one!). There are several locations throughout St. Louis, you won't be disappointed.
Great atmosphere for coffee nearby on South Kingshighway.
Pipers Tea & Coffee
3701 South Kingshighway Boulevard
Great atmosphere for coffee nearby on South Kingshighway.
If you're checking out South Grand, this place is great.
24 habitants recommandent
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 S Grand Blvd
24 habitants recommandent
If you're checking out South Grand, this place is great.
Some of the best Thai food in the city.
39 habitants recommandent
King and I Restaurant
8039 S Grand Blvd
39 habitants recommandent
Some of the best Thai food in the city.
Good Mexican food with great patio dining.
8 habitants recommandent
La Catrina
5220 Hampton Ave
8 habitants recommandent
Good Mexican food with great patio dining.
Food emporium. "16 kitchens and 6 shops" It's worth checking out.
38 habitants recommandent
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry Way
38 habitants recommandent
Food emporium. "16 kitchens and 6 shops" It's worth checking out.
Neighborhood spot. Great outdoor seating on a nice night.
7 habitants recommandent
Pizzeria Tivoli
5861 S Kingshighway Blvd
7 habitants recommandent
Neighborhood spot. Great outdoor seating on a nice night.
Amazing space--the dining room is in an old wire factory!
24 habitants recommandent
SqWires Restaurant & Annex
1415 S 18th St
24 habitants recommandent
Amazing space--the dining room is in an old wire factory!
It's a local favorite and for good reason. Don't be put off if there's a line, it moves quickly and it's worth it.
139 habitants recommandent
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand Blvd
139 habitants recommandent
It's a local favorite and for good reason. Don't be put off if there's a line, it moves quickly and it's worth it.
Vegan and delicious.
44 habitants recommandent
SweetArt
2203 S 39th St
44 habitants recommandent
Vegan and delicious.
Excellent food in Benton Park.
90 habitants recommandent
Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
1811 Pestalozzi Street
90 habitants recommandent
Excellent food in Benton Park.
Great atmosphere and a great choice for dinner in Lafayette Square.
30 habitants recommandent
Polite Society Restaurant and Bar
1923 Park Ave
30 habitants recommandent
Great atmosphere and a great choice for dinner in Lafayette Square.
Great breakfast and lunch spot very close by.
hatch'd STL
Great breakfast and lunch spot very close by.
Another good breakfast / brunch spot. This one is downtown in the historic Garment District/Loft District. The restaurant itself is in an old hat factory.
Rooster
Another good breakfast / brunch spot. This one is downtown in the historic Garment District/Loft District. The restaurant itself is in an old hat factory.
Some of the closest-to-real-NYC-style pizza I've had in St. Louis. The pies are huge, but on point.
33 habitants recommandent
Pizza Head
3196 S Grand Blvd
33 habitants recommandent
Some of the closest-to-real-NYC-style pizza I've had in St. Louis. The pies are huge, but on point.
Excellent food, you won't be disappointed.
12 habitants recommandent
Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas
5046 Shaw Ave
12 habitants recommandent
Excellent food, you won't be disappointed.
A favorite of the locals. There will be a wait, but they'll pour your coffee while you have a seat until your table is ready.
41 habitants recommandent
Southwest Diner
6803 Southwest Ave
41 habitants recommandent
A favorite of the locals. There will be a wait, but they'll pour your coffee while you have a seat until your table is ready.
My go-to for Indian food in South City.
9 habitants recommandent
Himalayan Yeti
3515 S Kingshighway Blvd
9 habitants recommandent
My go-to for Indian food in South City.
Great deep dish in the Central West End neighborhood.
32 habitants recommandent
Pi Pizzeria - Central West End
400 N Euclid Ave
32 habitants recommandent
Great deep dish in the Central West End neighborhood.
Charming coffee spot in the historic Soulard neighborhood.
7 habitants recommandent
Protagonist Cafe
1700 S 9th St
7 habitants recommandent
Charming coffee spot in the historic Soulard neighborhood.
Excellent BBQ in historic Soulard.
72 habitants recommandent
Bogart's Smokehouse
1627 S 9th St
72 habitants recommandent
Excellent BBQ in historic Soulard.

Drinks & Nightlife

These are a few of my favorites. This is a huge beer town, so make sure you explore the local brews while you're here.
Bar and grill on the next block.
Pepper's Bar & Grill
5452 Gravois Ave
Bar and grill on the next block.
Great food and live music. Grab dinner and explore the Delmar Loop neighborhood.
73 habitants recommandent
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd
73 habitants recommandent
Great food and live music. Grab dinner and explore the Delmar Loop neighborhood.
Funky place full of mosaics in Benton Park.
86 habitants recommandent
Venice Café
1903 Pestalozzi St
86 habitants recommandent
Funky place full of mosaics in Benton Park.
Wine bar nearby.
7 habitants recommandent
Novella Wine Bar
5510 S Kingshighway Blvd
7 habitants recommandent
Wine bar nearby.
Wine bar in the Shaw neighborhood.
66 habitants recommandent
Sasha's on Shaw
4069 Shaw Blvd
66 habitants recommandent
Wine bar in the Shaw neighborhood.
Tasty beers and one of the best patios in the city.
46 habitants recommandent
Square One Brewery & Distillery
1727 Park Ave
46 habitants recommandent
Tasty beers and one of the best patios in the city.
Great food, craft cocktails, and an amazing patio space in Lafayette Square neighborhood.
35 habitants recommandent
Planter's House
1000 Mississippi Ave
35 habitants recommandent
Great food, craft cocktails, and an amazing patio space in Lafayette Square neighborhood.
It's a venue. It's the largest bar in the city. It's an historic building.
Armory STL
It's a venue. It's the largest bar in the city. It's an historic building.

Arts & Culture

There's so much to see and do here. Be sure to pick up a local visitor's guide to see what's happening while you're in town.
Amazing church full of mosaics.
101 habitants recommandent
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis
4431 Lindell Blvd
101 habitants recommandent
Amazing church full of mosaics.
It's a world-class fine arts museum and it's free.
431 habitants recommandent
Musée d'art de Saint-Louis
1 Fine Arts Dr
431 habitants recommandent
It's a world-class fine arts museum and it's free.
Unique museum for kids of any age. Head here after brunch at Rooster or any of the other great places on Washington Avenue.
639 habitants recommandent
Musée de la Ville
750 N 16th St
639 habitants recommandent
Unique museum for kids of any age. Head here after brunch at Rooster or any of the other great places on Washington Avenue.
Interactive science museum with planetarium.
183 habitants recommandent
Centre des sciences de Saint-Louis
5050 Oakland Ave
183 habitants recommandent
Interactive science museum with planetarium.
Another of Forest Park's free museums.
195 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Histoire du Missouri
5700 Lindell Blvd
195 habitants recommandent
Another of Forest Park's free museums.
You're probably not planning a weekend at the library, however...if you're an architecture buff and find yourself downtown, this is one of the most beautiful public libraries in the country.
23 habitants recommandent
St Louis Public Library
1301 Olive St
23 habitants recommandent
You're probably not planning a weekend at the library, however...if you're an architecture buff and find yourself downtown, this is one of the most beautiful public libraries in the country.
Grand old theatre from the golden age of movie palaces. See what's going on and take in a show!
173 habitants recommandent
Le Fabuleux Renard
527 N Grand Blvd
173 habitants recommandent
Grand old theatre from the golden age of movie palaces. See what's going on and take in a show!
Home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
45 habitants recommandent
Powell Hall
718 N Grand Blvd
45 habitants recommandent
Home of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.
America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre. Also in Forest park.
40 habitants recommandent
Municipal Theatre Association
1 Theatre Dr
40 habitants recommandent
America's oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre. Also in Forest park.

Shopping

This is a great neighborhood next to Forest Park that's loaded with shops and restaurants. It's also a great place to take a stroll checking out the huge homes which line this neighborhood's streets.
160 habitants recommandent
Central West End
160 habitants recommandent
This is a great neighborhood next to Forest Park that's loaded with shops and restaurants. It's also a great place to take a stroll checking out the huge homes which line this neighborhood's streets.
Funky shops and lots of restaurants.
142 habitants recommandent
Delmar Loop
142 habitants recommandent
Funky shops and lots of restaurants.
Tons to see for treasure hunters.
51 habitants recommandent
Cherokee Antique Row
1900-2300 Cherokee St
51 habitants recommandent
Tons to see for treasure hunters.
Food vendors and plenty else to see in Tower Grove Park.
22 habitants recommandent
The Tower Grove Farmers' Market
Center Cross Drive
22 habitants recommandent
Food vendors and plenty else to see in Tower Grove Park.

Sightseeing

The iconic Gateway Arch and museum.
37 habitants recommandent
Gateway Arch National Park
20 N 4th St
37 habitants recommandent
The iconic Gateway Arch and museum.
This gorgeous train station was once one of the busiest in the country. Now it's home to a number of restaurants and attractions.
86 habitants recommandent
Union Station
86 habitants recommandent
This gorgeous train station was once one of the busiest in the country. Now it's home to a number of restaurants and attractions.
Did you know St. Louis is right across the river from a UNESCO world heritage site? History buffs take note!
59 habitants recommandent
Site historique d'État Cahokia Mounds
59 habitants recommandent
Did you know St. Louis is right across the river from a UNESCO world heritage site? History buffs take note!
Great spot downtown.
77 habitants recommandent
Parc de sculptures Citygarden
801 Market St
77 habitants recommandent
Great spot downtown.
Aquarium at Union Station.
142 habitants recommandent
Aquarium de St. Louis à Union Station
201 S 18th St
142 habitants recommandent
Aquarium at Union Station.
One of the most gorgeous locations to grab a drink or just take in the building.
Grand Hall at Union Station
One of the most gorgeous locations to grab a drink or just take in the building.

Essentials

Pharmacy.
103 habitants recommandent
Walgreens
1530 Lafayette Ave
103 habitants recommandent
Pharmacy.
Groceries nearby.
6 habitants recommandent
Schnucks Gravois
7450 Hampton Ave
6 habitants recommandent
Groceries nearby.
Groceries.
ALDI
Groceries.

Parks & Nature

It's at the end of the block.
Christy Park
It's at the end of the block.
Loaded with activities and sights, including the St. Louis Art Museum (free), Missouri History Museum (free), and St. Louis Zoo (free).
517 habitants recommandent
Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
517 habitants recommandent
Loaded with activities and sights, including the St. Louis Art Museum (free), Missouri History Museum (free), and St. Louis Zoo (free).
Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park.
22 habitants recommandent
The Jewel Box
22 habitants recommandent
Art Deco greenhouse in Forest Park.
Tucked into the beautiful Shaw neighborhood on the north side of Tower Grove Park.
432 habitants recommandent
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
432 habitants recommandent
Tucked into the beautiful Shaw neighborhood on the north side of Tower Grove Park.
Huge park not too far away with a number of activities (tennis, fishing, etc.)
30 habitants recommandent
Parc Carondelet
3900 Holly Hills Blvd
30 habitants recommandent
Huge park not too far away with a number of activities (tennis, fishing, etc.)