The best restaurants in Ballwin

187 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lazy River Grill

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Low-key eatery & bar serving steak, seafood & burgers in a rustic space with an outdoorsy vibe.

631 Big Bend Rd (Manchester)

Low-key eatery & bar serving steak, seafood & burgers in a rustic space with an outdoorsy vibe.

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Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

999 N 2nd St (St. Louis)

Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.

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Regional chain dishing Southern-style barbecue & sides in a cowboy-themed space.

14141 Manchester Rd (Manchester)

Regional chain dishing Southern-style barbecue & sides in a cowboy-themed space.

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McAlister's Deli

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Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

14848 Manchester Rd

Easygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.

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Counter-serve chain preparing bowls with pick-your-own bases & toppings, plus salads & wraps.

10758 Sunset Hills Plaza (St. Louis)

Counter-serve chain preparing bowls with pick-your-own bases & toppings, plus salads & wraps.

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Roper's Ribs

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Storied, family-owned counter serve offering hickory-smoked BBQ dishes in old-school surrounds.

6929 W Florissant Ave (St. Louis)

Storied, family-owned counter serve offering hickory-smoked BBQ dishes in old-school surrounds.

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Creative Tex-Mex grub & specialty margaritas are served in a cheery setting with happy hour.

1235 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Creative Tex-Mex grub & specialty margaritas are served in a cheery setting with happy hour.

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Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

1820 Market St (St. Louis)

Family-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.

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Station Grille

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Historic eatery set in Union Station Hotel & offering traditional American cooking.

1820 Market St (St. Louis)

Historic eatery set in Union Station Hotel & offering traditional American cooking.

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Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting

Hyatt Hotel, 315 Chestnut St (St. Louis)

Outpost of upmarket steakhouse chain known for sizzling, butter-topped beef in an elegant setting

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Longstanding, family-owned Italian eatery serving steaks, signature pasta & seafood.

20 S 4th St (St. Louis)

Longstanding, family-owned Italian eatery serving steaks, signature pasta & seafood.

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Wasabi Sushi Bar

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Relaxed Japanese chain serving sushi, noodles, tempura & bento boxes, plus sake & cocktails.

1066 Town and Country Crossing Dr (Town and Country)

Relaxed Japanese chain serving sushi, noodles, tempura & bento boxes, plus sake & cocktails.

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Colorful joint with outdoor seats serving fajitas, tacos & other Mexican classics, plus margaritas.

9570 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

Colorful joint with outdoor seats serving fajitas, tacos & other Mexican classics, plus margaritas.

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Subway

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Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

11005 Riverview Dr (St. Louis)

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

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Mizu Sushi Bar

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Casual, modern spot offers an eclectic array of Japanese fare including sushi, plus burgers.

1013 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Casual, modern spot offers an eclectic array of Japanese fare including sushi, plus burgers.

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Smoothie King

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Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

14505 Manchester Rd (Manchester)

Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

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First Watch

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Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

1130 Town and Country Crossing Dr (Town and Country)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

10706 Sunset Hills Plaza (St. Louis)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.

614 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.

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Classic Italian & American fare served in a historic space with a relaxed vibe & weekend live music.

2700 Olive St (St. Louis)

Classic Italian & American fare served in a historic space with a relaxed vibe & weekend live music.

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The Midwestern

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Wood-heavy BBQ spot with big windows offering a modern, meat-centric American menu & whiskey drinks.

900 Spruce St (St. Louis)

Wood-heavy BBQ spot with big windows offering a modern, meat-centric American menu & whiskey drinks.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

14444 Manchester Rd (Manchester)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

9031 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

Full-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.

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Farotto's

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An Italian menu of pizza, pasta & entrees from a longtime family-owned eatery.

9525 Manchester Rd (St. Louis)

An Italian menu of pizza, pasta & entrees from a longtime family-owned eatery.

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Napoli 2

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This contemporary, high-end bar/eatery with a warm ambiance showcases Italian seafood & meat dishes.

1054 Town and Country Crossing Dr (Town and Country)

This contemporary, high-end bar/eatery with a warm ambiance showcases Italian seafood & meat dishes.

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Nachomama's

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Enduring outpost serving Tex-Mex standards in a casual counter-serve setting or the drive-thru.

9643 Manchester Rd (St. Louis)

Enduring outpost serving Tex-Mex standards in a casual counter-serve setting or the drive-thru.

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Everything from pancakes to breakfast pizza appears on the menu of this lively restaurant.

100 N Tucker Blvd (St. Louis)

Everything from pancakes to breakfast pizza appears on the menu of this lively restaurant.

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Utilitarian counter-service spot serving Mexican fare, plus a few American options, in sizable digs.

189 Lamp and Lantern Village (Town and Country)

Utilitarian counter-service spot serving Mexican fare, plus a few American options, in sizable digs.

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Hearth Room Cafe

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Quaint eatery with a cheery ambiance serving American classics for breakfast & lunch.

265 Lamp and Lantern Village (Town and Country)

Quaint eatery with a cheery ambiance serving American classics for breakfast & lunch.

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Contemporary dining space serving sushi & familiar Japanese, Thai & Chinese dishes.

15015 Manchester Rd

Contemporary dining space serving sushi & familiar Japanese, Thai & Chinese dishes.

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Joe Boccardi's

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Local Italian chain serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees in a traditional setting.

8556 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

Local Italian chain serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees in a traditional setting.

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The Barn

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Quaint eatery offering comfort eats, including breakfast, on scenic property, plus a loft gift shop.

1015 S Sappington Rd (St. Louis)

Quaint eatery offering comfort eats, including breakfast, on scenic property, plus a loft gift shop.

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Counter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.

9532 Manchester Rd (St. Louis)

Counter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.

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Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

14940 Manchester Rd

Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

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Easygoing, family-run chain restaurant plating Italian standards such as pasta, pizza & sandwiches.

1081 S Woods Mill Rd (Town and Country)

Easygoing, family-run chain restaurant plating Italian standards such as pasta, pizza & sandwiches.

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Imo's Pizza

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No-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.

1701 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

No-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.

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A menu focused on American & Mexican comfort food in a modern, industrial space with exposed beams.

626 N 6th St (St. Louis)

A menu focused on American & Mexican comfort food in a modern, industrial space with exposed beams.

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Contemporary alehouse offering draft brews & personal table taps, classic American eats & a patio.

11769 Manchester Rd #4616 (St. Louis)

Contemporary alehouse offering draft brews & personal table taps, classic American eats & a patio.

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Al's Restaurant

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Open since 1925, this enduring upscale eatery offers steakhouse classics, including steak Diane.

1200 N 1st St (St. Louis)

Open since 1925, this enduring upscale eatery offers steakhouse classics, including steak Diane.

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Melting Pot

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Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.

294 Lamp and Lantern Village (Chesterfield)

Fondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.

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Unassuming eatery offers Thai & Japanese cooking, including sushi, curries & lunch specials.

403 Watson Plaza (St. Louis)

Unassuming eatery offers Thai & Japanese cooking, including sushi, curries & lunch specials.

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Roomy haunt with a convivial vibe boasts an eclectic menu of pub grub, happy hour & karaoke night.

3650 S Lindbergh Blvd (St. Louis)

Roomy haunt with a convivial vibe boasts an eclectic menu of pub grub, happy hour & karaoke night.

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Casual locale offering beefy mains, seafood specialties & drinks in a cool setting with a patio.

10701 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

Casual locale offering beefy mains, seafood specialties & drinks in a cool setting with a patio.

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Rooster

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Bright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.

1025 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Bright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

15005 Manchester Rd

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

10200 Big Bend Rd (St. Louis)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Modern, sculpture-filled Thai restaurant serving carefully plated noodles, curries & more.

1000 Washington Ave (St. Louis)

Modern, sculpture-filled Thai restaurant serving carefully plated noodles, curries & more.

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Counter-serve outpost for American BBQ like ribs, brisket & turkey legs in a bare-bones space.

6300 W Florissant Ave (St. Louis)

Counter-serve outpost for American BBQ like ribs, brisket & turkey legs in a bare-bones space.

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Cafe de Blaire

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Snug locale fixing up sandwiches, açaí bowls & homemade ice cream, plus coffee, shakes & bubble tea.

442 N 4th St (St. Louis)

Snug locale fixing up sandwiches, açaí bowls & homemade ice cream, plus coffee, shakes & bubble tea.

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Cozy Mexican restaurant with a full bar specializing in fajitas & hefty burritos.

100 Holloway Rd

Cozy Mexican restaurant with a full bar specializing in fajitas & hefty burritos.

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Charcoal House

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Long-running multi-cuisine restaurant serving steaks, seafood, & cocktails in an easygoing setting.

9855 Manchester Rd (St. Louis)

Long-running multi-cuisine restaurant serving steaks, seafood, & cocktails in an easygoing setting.

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High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

1855 S Lindbergh Blvd (St. Louis)

High-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.

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Low-key, counter-serve cafe offering sandwiches, baked goods & coffee drinks, plus catering.

211 N Broadway #150 (St. Louis)

Low-key, counter-serve cafe offering sandwiches, baked goods & coffee drinks, plus catering.

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Comfort food classics served in a down-to-earth stalwart known for its breakfasts.

14196 Manchester Rd (Manchester)

Comfort food classics served in a down-to-earth stalwart known for its breakfasts.

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Texas Roadhouse

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Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

14870 Manchester Rd

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

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Vibrant eatery offering modern & traditional Italian dishes, including pizza, plus patio seating.

14426 Clayton Rd

Vibrant eatery offering modern & traditional Italian dishes, including pizza, plus patio seating.

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A menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes in a cantina-style setting with bright decor.

35 N Gore Ave (St. Louis)

A menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes in a cantina-style setting with bright decor.

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Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.

1312 Clarkson Clayton Center (Ellisville)

Casual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.

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First Watch

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Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

39 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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Rush Bowls

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Casual venue serving nutrient-dense bowls and smoothies with vegan options, plus a kids' menu.

227 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Casual venue serving nutrient-dense bowls and smoothies with vegan options, plus a kids' menu.

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Southwest Diner

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Basic American eats share the menu with tacos & custom burritos at this Southwest-inspired diner.

6803 Southwest Ave (St. Louis)

Basic American eats share the menu with tacos & custom burritos at this Southwest-inspired diner.

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Casual spot dishing up a variety of pizzas, from New York-style to deep-dish and Chicago thin.

15858 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Casual spot dishing up a variety of pizzas, from New York-style to deep-dish and Chicago thin.

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Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

5 St Louis Galleria St (St. Louis)

Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

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Branch of a local chain of family-oriented Italian restaurants serving up pastas, pizzas & entrees.

8831 Ladue Rd (St. Louis)

Branch of a local chain of family-oriented Italian restaurants serving up pastas, pizzas & entrees.

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Crepes & Treats

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Casual, family-run spot for sweet-and-savory crepes (including cinnamon roll and bacon versions), plus coffee.

4630 Lindell Blvd (St. Louis)

Casual, family-run spot for sweet-and-savory crepes (including cinnamon roll and bacon versions), plus coffee.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

304 Clarkson Rd (Ellisville)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Modern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio.

236 N Euclid Ave (St. Louis)

Modern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio.

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Casual cafe, part of a national chain, offering made-to order bagels, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and pastries.

15828 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Casual cafe, part of a national chain, offering made-to order bagels, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and pastries.

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Longtime local chain offering thin-crust, St. Louis-style pizza, plus sandwiches & sides like wings.

15338 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Longtime local chain offering thin-crust, St. Louis-style pizza, plus sandwiches & sides like wings.

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Chunmi Sushi

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Japanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.

15583 Manchester Rd

Japanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.

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Restaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options in relaxed, industrial digs.

4900 Laclede Ave (St. Louis)

Restaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options in relaxed, industrial digs.

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Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

15367 Manchester Rd

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

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First Watch

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Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

8658 Olive Blvd (St. Louis)

Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.

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Casual locale serving fajitas, enchiladas, and other Mexican staples with cocktails.

15412 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Casual locale serving fajitas, enchiladas, and other Mexican staples with cocktails.

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Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

339 Clarkson Rd (Ellisville)

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

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Five Guys

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Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

15869 Fountain Plaza Dr (Chesterfield)

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

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The Chase Club

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Swanky locale at Chase Park Plaza hotel with eclectic bites, cocktails, a poolside patio & billiard.

212 Kingshighway Blvd (St. Louis)

Swanky locale at Chase Park Plaza hotel with eclectic bites, cocktails, a poolside patio & billiard.

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Nixta

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Laid-back restaurant whipping up reimagined Mexican dishes & creative cocktails.

5232 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Laid-back restaurant whipping up reimagined Mexican dishes & creative cocktails.

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An extensive menu of Greek options in homey, oak-paneled rooms.

1543 McCausland Ave (St. Louis)

An extensive menu of Greek options in homey, oak-paneled rooms.

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Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

Parkview Cafe, 4588 Parkview Pl (St. Louis)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

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Casual spot with a window-service counter preparing Mexican quesadillas and other comfort fare, plus delivery.

4497 Forest Park Ave (St. Louis)

Casual spot with a window-service counter preparing Mexican quesadillas and other comfort fare, plus delivery.

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Grilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.

15244 Manchester Rd

Grilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.

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Culver’s

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Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

15978 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Fast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.

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Storied eatery in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel serves up steaks & cocktails in posh, old-school digs.

232 Kingshighway Blvd (St. Louis)

Storied eatery in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel serves up steaks & cocktails in posh, old-school digs.

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Faraci Pizza

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Longtime family-owned spot serves brick-oven-fired pies, plus pasta & sandwiches in a casual space.

15430 Manchester Rd #3029 (Ellisville)

Longtime family-owned spot serves brick-oven-fired pies, plus pasta & sandwiches in a casual space.

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Mac's Local Eats

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Spot for burgers using locally-raised meat, located inside Bluewood Brewing Company.

5656 Oakland Ave (St. Louis)

Spot for burgers using locally-raised meat, located inside Bluewood Brewing Company.

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Local Japanese chain serving rolls, noodles & entrees, plus cocktails, in a chic, modern space.

1 Maryland Plaza (St. Louis)

Local Japanese chain serving rolls, noodles & entrees, plus cocktails, in a chic, modern space.

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American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

1062 St Louis Galleria St (St. Louis)

American chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake

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Long-running, family-owned Italian restaurant offering generous pizza & pasta dishes.

2103 Sulphur Ave (St. Louis)

Long-running, family-owned Italian restaurant offering generous pizza & pasta dishes.

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Informal restaurant offering familiar Mexican staples alongside beer and cocktails on a patio.

20 Clarkson Wilson Center (Chesterfield)

Informal restaurant offering familiar Mexican staples alongside beer and cocktails on a patio.

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Family-run standby for brick-oven pizzas, drinks & occasional live music, open since 1916.

6715 Manchester Ave (St. Louis)

Family-run standby for brick-oven pizzas, drinks & occasional live music, open since 1916.

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Smoothie King

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Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

15819 Fountain Plaza Dr (Chesterfield)

Health-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.

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Relaxed spot for a drink & casual dining with a waterside view, plus paddleboat rentals.

6101 Government Dr (St. Louis)

Relaxed spot for a drink & casual dining with a waterside view, plus paddleboat rentals.

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Family-oriented Mexican eatery serving tacos, burritos & margaritas in a strip-mall space.

16461 Village Plaza View Dr (Wildwood)

Family-oriented Mexican eatery serving tacos, burritos & margaritas in a strip-mall space.

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Small plates and traditional Mexican fare offered in a laid-back setting with mariachi music.

15939 Manchester Rd (Ellisville)

Small plates and traditional Mexican fare offered in a laid-back setting with mariachi music.

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Pat Connolly’s

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Old-school Irish bar serving beer alongside standard pub eats & unique menu items.

6400 Oakland Ave (St. Louis)

Old-school Irish bar serving beer alongside standard pub eats & unique menu items.

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Kosher Jewish delicatessen featuring bagels and familiar eats such as corned beef and pastrami.

7608 Wydown Blvd (St. Louis)

Kosher Jewish delicatessen featuring bagels and familiar eats such as corned beef and pastrami.

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Retro, moon-themed hotel eatery with a rooftop terrace bar serving American fare & cocktails.

6177 Delmar Blvd (St. Louis)

Retro, moon-themed hotel eatery with a rooftop terrace bar serving American fare & cocktails.

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Long-running Italian restaurant specializing in old-world-style meat, seafood & pasta entrees.

200 S Brentwood Blvd (St. Louis)

Long-running Italian restaurant specializing in old-world-style meat, seafood & pasta entrees.

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Peno Soul Food

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Small, easygoing eatery offering Southern Italian soul cuisine such as seafood pastas & stews.

7600 Wydown Blvd (St. Louis)

Small, easygoing eatery offering Southern Italian soul cuisine such as seafood pastas & stews.

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Half & Half

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Classic American breakfast & lunch offerings plus gourmet coffee in a relaxed setting.

8135 Maryland Ave (St. Louis)

Classic American breakfast & lunch offerings plus gourmet coffee in a relaxed setting.

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Southern dishes provided in a warm, informal space with an open kitchen, artful decor & patio seats.

8127 Maryland Ave (St. Louis)

Southern dishes provided in a warm, informal space with an open kitchen, artful decor & patio seats.

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Mi Ranchito

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Family-owned joint in a strip mall with folksy decor, serving Mexican staples & jumbo margaritas.

887 Kingsland Ave (St. Louis)

Family-owned joint in a strip mall with folksy decor, serving Mexican staples & jumbo margaritas.

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Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.

360 Skinker Blvd (St. Louis)

Branch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.

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Casual, cozy, trendy spot for classic Mexican recipes plus a choice of margaritas, tequilas and mezcals.

630 North and South Rd (St. Louis)

Casual, cozy, trendy spot for classic Mexican recipes plus a choice of margaritas, tequilas and mezcals.

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Plant-forward pescatarian restaurant serving vegan & seafood dishes, as well as creative cocktails.

622 North and South Rd (St. Louis)

Plant-forward pescatarian restaurant serving vegan & seafood dishes, as well as creative cocktails.

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Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

9871 Monarch Dr (St. Louis)

Convenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.

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VINO VOLO

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Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

10701 Lambert International Blvd (St. Louis)

Stand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.

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Pietro's

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Since 1960, Pietro's has been the neighborhood spot for red-sauce comfort, from incredible toasted ravioli to hearty pastas, a dinner salad…

3801 Watson Rd (St. Louis)

Since 1960, Pietro's has been the neighborhood spot for red-sauce comfort, from incredible toasted ravioli to hearty pastas, a dinner salad with that house dressing you secretly crave, and a properly poured martini. When you need classic done right this week, go here and let tradition do its job.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Blood & Sand

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Blood & Sand is a refined downtown hideout serving globally inspired plates with cocktails and wines that are nationally recognized, and…

1500 St Charles St (St. Louis)

Blood & Sand is a refined downtown hideout serving globally inspired plates with cocktails and wines that are nationally recognized, and it’s open to the public. Go a la carte or dive into a 5 or 10 course chef’s tasting, sip a flight, then let their warm service make you a regular this week.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 8, 2026

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All-day breakfast you actually want, hand-breaded fried chicken, gyros with house-made tzatziki, steakburgers, loaded spuds, and Dirty…

40 Clarkson Wilson Center (Chesterfield)

All-day breakfast you actually want, hand-breaded fried chicken, gyros with house-made tzatziki, steakburgers, loaded spuds, and Dirty Sodas... Whadda-Ya-Want? Eclectic Kitchen gives Chesterfield one menu that settles tonight’s dinner debate.

From the Chesterfield newsletter, August 8, 2026

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Burgers, sandwiches & all-day breakfast in a comfy counter-service hub with a fireplace & a patio.

2742 Lafayette Ave (St. Louis)

Burgers, sandwiches & all-day breakfast in a comfy counter-service hub with a fireplace & a patio.

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Some nights this week call for zero fuss and maximum flavor. Pops Pizza & Wings keeps it simple with fresh, saucy wings and hot, cheesy…

601 Chestnut St (St. Louis)

Some nights this week call for zero fuss and maximum flavor. Pops Pizza & Wings keeps it simple with fresh, saucy wings and hot, cheesy pies that hit the spot when you want good food, no pretense, and maybe a reason to text the group chat.

From the St. Louis newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Casual eatery dishing up 30-flavor wings as well as cheesesteaks and burgers, plus salads.

10440 Page Ave (St. Louis)

Casual eatery dishing up 30-flavor wings as well as cheesesteaks and burgers, plus salads.

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Cozy Italian eatery serving elevated versions of classic dishes, plus cocktails, and desserts.

48 Maryland Plaza (St. Louis)

Cozy Italian eatery serving elevated versions of classic dishes, plus cocktails, and desserts.

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Rooster

Restaurants

Bright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.

3150 S Grand Blvd (St. Louis)

Bright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.

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Steve's Meltdown

Restaurants

Counter-serve restaurant doling out creative grilled cheese sandwiches, plus scratch-made soups.

3730 Foundry Way Stall 16 (St. Louis)

Counter-serve restaurant doling out creative grilled cheese sandwiches, plus scratch-made soups.

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Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

6110 S Lindbergh Blvd (St. Louis)

Family-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.

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Songbird

Restaurants

Neighborhood eatery serving breakfast staples, sandwiches, specialty drinks & single-origin coffee.

3153 Morgan Ford Rd (St. Louis)

Neighborhood eatery serving breakfast staples, sandwiches, specialty drinks & single-origin coffee.

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Miami Grill

Restaurants

Restaurant offering burgers, shrimp, chicken wings & other eats in an unassuming setting.

7101 Page Ave (St. Louis)

Restaurant offering burgers, shrimp, chicken wings & other eats in an unassuming setting.

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