The best restaurants in Granite City
39 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsRosalita's Cantina
RestaurantsCreative Tex-Mex grub & specialty margaritas are served in a cheery setting with happy hour.
Rosalita's Cantina
RestaurantsStation Grille
RestaurantsHistoric eatery set in Union Station Hotel & offering traditional American cooking.
Station Grille
RestaurantsRuth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsOutpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting
Ruth's Chris Steak House
RestaurantsCarmine's Steak House
RestaurantsLongstanding, family-owned Italian eatery serving steaks, signature pasta & seafood.
Carmine's Steak House
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsMizu Sushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, modern spot offers an eclectic array of Japanese fare including sushi, plus burgers.
Mizu Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSnarf's Sandwiches MX
RestaurantsBranch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Snarf's Sandwiches MX
RestaurantsBeffa's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Italian & American fare served in a historic space with a relaxed vibe & weekend live music.
Beffa's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Midwestern
RestaurantsWood-heavy BBQ spot with big windows offering a modern, meat-centric American menu & whiskey drinks.
The Midwestern
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsChris @ The Docket
RestaurantsEverything from pancakes to breakfast pizza appears on the menu of this lively restaurant.
Chris @ The Docket
RestaurantsRosati's Pizza
RestaurantsItalian chain eatery featuring Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, plus pasta & sandwiches.
Rosati's Pizza
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
RestaurantsBLT's - Breakfast, Lunch and Tacos
RestaurantsA menu focused on American & Mexican comfort food in a modern, industrial space with exposed beams.
BLT's - Breakfast, Lunch and Tacos
RestaurantsAl's Restaurant
RestaurantsOpen since 1925, this enduring upscale eatery offers steakhouse classics, including steak Diane.
Al's Restaurant
RestaurantsRooster
RestaurantsBright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.
Rooster
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsSen Thai Asian Bistro
RestaurantsModern, sculpture-filled Thai restaurant serving carefully plated noodles, curries & more.
Sen Thai Asian Bistro
RestaurantsSt Louis Q Smokehouse
RestaurantsCounter-serve outpost for American BBQ like ribs, brisket & turkey legs in a bare-bones space.
St Louis Q Smokehouse
RestaurantsCafe de Blaire
RestaurantsSnug locale fixing up sandwiches, açaí bowls & homemade ice cream, plus coffee, shakes & bubble tea.
Cafe de Blaire
RestaurantsJava Plus Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsLow-key, counter-serve cafe offering sandwiches, baked goods & coffee drinks, plus catering.
Java Plus Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsBlood & Sand
RestaurantsBlood & Sand is a refined downtown hideout serving globally inspired plates with cocktails and wines that are nationally recognized, and…
Blood & Sand
RestaurantsPops pizza & wings
RestaurantsSome nights this week call for zero fuss and maximum flavor. Pops Pizza & Wings keeps it simple with fresh, saucy wings and hot, cheesy…
Pops pizza & wings
RestaurantsFrench Frie Factory
RestaurantsFast-food spot for fry creations – steak, fish, chicken, shrimp, crab, burger – plus wings and salads.
French Frie Factory
RestaurantsLatté Lounge + HG Eatery
RestaurantsBreakfast and lunch spot featuring chicken and waffles alongside lattes and cocktails.
Latté Lounge + HG Eatery
RestaurantsIdol Wolf at 21c St. Louis
RestaurantsSpanish restaurant featuring paella, tapas and other classics, plus cocktails, wine and beer.
Idol Wolf at 21c St. Louis
Restaurants360 Rooftop Bar
RestaurantsIf you need a reminder that St. Louis looks ridiculously good from above, 360 Rooftop Bar delivers swanky indoor and open-air vibes with…
360 Rooftop Bar
RestaurantsCrown Candy Kitchen
RestaurantsCrown Candy Kitchen still hits that perfect St. Louis sweet spot with real-deal soda-fountain treats, housemade chocolates, and a classic…
Crown Candy Kitchen
RestaurantsThe Over/Under Bar & Grill
RestaurantsConvivial hangout offers an extensive menu of bar bites, plus outdoor seating & lots of TVs.
The Over/Under Bar & Grill
RestaurantsSalt + Smoke
RestaurantsRelaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.
Salt + Smoke
RestaurantsThe Boom Boom Room
RestaurantsVelvet-draped burlesque theater & lounge serving a set dinner menu & craft cocktails.
The Boom Boom Room
RestaurantsSugarfire Smoke House
RestaurantsSouthern-style, local BBQ chain serving ribs, salmon, brisket cheesesteaks, spiked shakes & more.
Sugarfire Smoke House
RestaurantsSTL City Grill
RestaurantsChicken wings, rice bowls, and other comfort bites dished up in a low-key setting with counter service.
STL City Grill
RestaurantsLevels
RestaurantsVibrant bistro showcasing Nigerian dishes, cocktails, wines, and beer.
Levels
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