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
RestaurantsLow-key eatery & bar serving steak, seafood & burgers in a rustic space with an outdoorsy vibe.
Lazy River Grill
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsBandana's Bar-B-Q Manchester
RestaurantsRegional chain dishing Southern-style barbecue & sides in a cowboy-themed space.
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Manchester
RestaurantsMcAlister's Deli
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
McAlister's Deli
RestaurantsCrazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain preparing bowls with pick-your-own bases & toppings, plus salads & wraps.
Crazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsRoper's Ribs
RestaurantsStoried, family-owned counter serve offering hickory-smoked BBQ dishes in old-school surrounds.
Roper's Ribs
RestaurantsRosalita's Cantina
RestaurantsCreative Tex-Mex grub & specialty margaritas are served in a cheery setting with happy hour.
Rosalita's Cantina
RestaurantsLandry's Seafood House
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain eatery offering steaks & Gulf Coast seafood in laid-back surroundings.
Landry's Seafood House
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
RestaurantsWasabi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed Japanese chain serving sushi, noodles, tempura & bento boxes, plus sake & cocktails.
Wasabi Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSan José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsColorful joint with outdoor seats serving fajitas, tacos & other Mexican classics, plus margaritas.
San José Mexican Restaurant
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
RestaurantsSmoothie King
RestaurantsHealth-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
Smoothie King
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
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
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFarotto's
RestaurantsAn Italian menu of pizza, pasta & entrees from a longtime family-owned eatery.
Farotto's
RestaurantsNapoli 2
RestaurantsThis contemporary, high-end bar/eatery with a warm ambiance showcases Italian seafood & meat dishes.
Napoli 2
RestaurantsNachomama's
RestaurantsEnduring outpost serving Tex-Mex standards in a casual counter-serve setting or the drive-thru.
Nachomama's
RestaurantsChris @ The Docket
RestaurantsEverything from pancakes to breakfast pizza appears on the menu of this lively restaurant.
Chris @ The Docket
RestaurantsGlobal Quesadilla Company
RestaurantsUtilitarian counter-service spot serving Mexican fare, plus a few American options, in sizable digs.
Global Quesadilla Company
RestaurantsHearth Room Cafe
RestaurantsQuaint eatery with a cheery ambiance serving American classics for breakfast & lunch.
Hearth Room Cafe
RestaurantsKabuki Sushi & Thai
RestaurantsContemporary dining space serving sushi & familiar Japanese, Thai & Chinese dishes.
Kabuki Sushi & Thai
RestaurantsJoe Boccardi's
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees in a traditional setting.
Joe Boccardi's
RestaurantsThe Barn
RestaurantsQuaint eatery offering comfort eats, including breakfast, on scenic property, plus a loft gift shop.
The Barn
RestaurantsCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsCounter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsJet's Pizza
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.
Jet's Pizza
RestaurantsRich & Charlie's Woods Mill
RestaurantsEasygoing, family-run chain restaurant plating Italian standards such as pasta, pizza & sandwiches.
Rich & Charlie's Woods Mill
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
RestaurantsCircle 7 Ranch- Des Peres (Manchester Rd.)
RestaurantsContemporary alehouse offering draft brews & personal table taps, classic American eats & a patio.
Circle 7 Ranch- Des Peres (Manchester Rd.)
RestaurantsAl's Restaurant
RestaurantsOpen since 1925, this enduring upscale eatery offers steakhouse classics, including steak Diane.
Al's Restaurant
RestaurantsMelting Pot
RestaurantsFondue restaurant chain offering heated pots of cheese, chocolate or broth for dipping & cooking.
Melting Pot
RestaurantsZen Thai and Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsUnassuming eatery offers Thai & Japanese cooking, including sushi, curries & lunch specials.
Zen Thai and Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsHelen Fitzgerald's Irish Grill & Pub
RestaurantsRoomy haunt with a convivial vibe boasts an eclectic menu of pub grub, happy hour & karaoke night.
Helen Fitzgerald's Irish Grill & Pub
RestaurantsTwisted Tree Steakhouse
RestaurantsCasual locale offering beefy mains, seafood specialties & drinks in a cool setting with a patio.
Twisted Tree Steakhouse
RestaurantsRooster
RestaurantsBright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.
Rooster
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
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
RestaurantsMi Lupita Ballwin
RestaurantsCozy Mexican restaurant with a full bar specializing in fajitas & hefty burritos.
Mi Lupita Ballwin
RestaurantsCharcoal House
RestaurantsLong-running multi-cuisine restaurant serving steaks, seafood, & cocktails in an easygoing setting.
Charcoal House
RestaurantsFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsJava Plus Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsLow-key, counter-serve cafe offering sandwiches, baked goods & coffee drinks, plus catering.
Java Plus Cafe & Catering
RestaurantsComfort food classics served in a down-to-earth stalwart known for its breakfasts.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsMarcella's Mia Sorella
RestaurantsVibrant eatery offering modern & traditional Italian dishes, including pizza, plus patio seating.
Marcella's Mia Sorella
RestaurantsSan José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsA menu featuring an array of classic Mexican dishes in a cantina-style setting with bright decor.
San José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Ellisville
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Ellisville
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsRush Bowls
RestaurantsCasual venue serving nutrient-dense bowls and smoothies with vegan options, plus a kids' menu.
Rush Bowls
RestaurantsSouthwest Diner
RestaurantsBasic American eats share the menu with tacos & custom burritos at this Southwest-inspired diner.
Southwest Diner
RestaurantsPizzarelli’s Pizzeria-Chicago Deep Dish
RestaurantsCasual spot dishing up a variety of pizzas, from New York-style to deep-dish and Chicago thin.
Pizzarelli’s Pizzeria-Chicago Deep Dish
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsThe Pasta House Co. - Ladue
RestaurantsBranch of a local chain of family-oriented Italian restaurants serving up pastas, pizzas & entrees.
The Pasta House Co. - Ladue
RestaurantsCrepes & Treats
RestaurantsCasual, family-run spot for sweet-and-savory crepes (including cinnamon roll and bacon versions), plus coffee.
Crepes & Treats
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsKingside Diner (CWE)
RestaurantsModern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio.
Kingside Diner (CWE)
RestaurantsEinstein Bros. Bagels
RestaurantsCasual cafe, part of a national chain, offering made-to order bagels, breakfast sandwiches, wraps, and pastries.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
RestaurantsCecil Whittaker's Pizza
RestaurantsLongtime local chain offering thin-crust, St. Louis-style pizza, plus sandwiches & sides like wings.
Cecil Whittaker's Pizza
RestaurantsChunmi Sushi
RestaurantsJapanese dishes taken from the belt or ordered from the open kitchen at a colourful chain eatery.
Chunmi Sushi
RestaurantsWildflower Saloon
RestaurantsRestaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options in relaxed, industrial digs.
Wildflower Saloon
RestaurantsThe Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsFamily-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsSan José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual locale serving fajitas, enchiladas, and other Mexican staples with cocktails.
San José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsTropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsHealth-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsThe Chase Club
RestaurantsSwanky locale at Chase Park Plaza hotel with eclectic bites, cocktails, a poolside patio & billiard.
The Chase Club
RestaurantsNixta
RestaurantsLaid-back restaurant whipping up reimagined Mexican dishes & creative cocktails.
Nixta
RestaurantsOlympia Kebob House and Taverna
RestaurantsAn extensive menu of Greek options in homey, oak-paneled rooms.
Olympia Kebob House and Taverna
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsGlobal Quesadilla Company
RestaurantsCasual spot with a window-service counter preparing Mexican quesadillas and other comfort fare, plus delivery.
Global Quesadilla Company
RestaurantsPenn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsGrilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.
Penn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsCulver’s
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in frozen custard & signature burgers made with Midwest beef & dairy.
Culver’s
RestaurantsThe Tenderloin Room
RestaurantsStoried eatery in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel serves up steaks & cocktails in posh, old-school digs.
The Tenderloin Room
RestaurantsFaraci Pizza
RestaurantsLongtime family-owned spot serves brick-oven-fired pies, plus pasta & sandwiches in a casual space.
Faraci Pizza
RestaurantsMac's Local Eats
RestaurantsSpot for burgers using locally-raised meat, located inside Bluewood Brewing Company.
Mac's Local Eats
RestaurantsDrunken Fish - Central West End
RestaurantsLocal Japanese chain serving rolls, noodles & entrees, plus cocktails, in a chic, modern space.
Drunken Fish - Central West End
RestaurantsThe Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsAmerican chain restaurant offering sizable portions from a vast menu including signature cheesecake
The Cheesecake Factory
RestaurantsBartolino's The Hill
RestaurantsLong-running, family-owned Italian restaurant offering generous pizza & pasta dishes.
Bartolino's The Hill
RestaurantsSalina's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsInformal restaurant offering familiar Mexican staples alongside beer and cocktails on a patio.
Salina's Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFailoni's Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-run standby for brick-oven pizzas, drinks & occasional live music, open since 1916.
Failoni's Restaurant
RestaurantsSmoothie King
RestaurantsHealth-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
Smoothie King
RestaurantsBoathouse at Forest Park
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for a drink & casual dining with a waterside view, plus paddleboat rentals.
Boathouse at Forest Park
RestaurantsVallarta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-oriented Mexican eatery serving tacos, burritos & margaritas in a strip-mall space.
Vallarta Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsMalinche Mexican Culinary Experience
RestaurantsSmall plates and traditional Mexican fare offered in a laid-back setting with mariachi music.
Malinche Mexican Culinary Experience
RestaurantsPat Connolly’s
RestaurantsOld-school Irish bar serving beer alongside standard pub eats & unique menu items.
Pat Connolly’s
RestaurantsProtzel's Delicatessen
RestaurantsKosher Jewish delicatessen featuring bagels and familiar eats such as corned beef and pastrami.
Protzel's Delicatessen
RestaurantsEclipse Restaurant
RestaurantsRetro, moon-themed hotel eatery with a rooftop terrace bar serving American fare & cocktails.
Eclipse Restaurant
RestaurantsDominic's Trattoria
RestaurantsLong-running Italian restaurant specializing in old-world-style meat, seafood & pasta entrees.
Dominic's Trattoria
RestaurantsPeno Soul Food
RestaurantsSmall, easygoing eatery offering Southern Italian soul cuisine such as seafood pastas & stews.
Peno Soul Food
RestaurantsHalf & Half
RestaurantsClassic American breakfast & lunch offerings plus gourmet coffee in a relaxed setting.
Half & Half
RestaurantsAlmonds Restaurant
RestaurantsSouthern dishes provided in a warm, informal space with an open kitchen, artful decor & patio seats.
Almonds Restaurant
RestaurantsMi Ranchito
RestaurantsFamily-owned joint in a strip mall with folksy decor, serving Mexican staples & jumbo margaritas.
Mi Ranchito
RestaurantsSnarf's Sandwiches Skinker
RestaurantsBranch of a regional chain dispensing hot & cold sandwiches in a simple, counter-serve setting.
Snarf's Sandwiches Skinker
RestaurantsDiego’s Cantina
RestaurantsCasual, cozy, trendy spot for classic Mexican recipes plus a choice of margaritas, tequilas and mezcals.
Diego’s Cantina
RestaurantsFrida's and Bonito Bar
RestaurantsPlant-forward pescatarian restaurant serving vegan & seafood dishes, as well as creative cocktails.
Frida's and Bonito Bar
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsVINO VOLO
RestaurantsStand-alone & airport wine bars offering lunch, dinner & small plates with custom-paired wines.
VINO VOLO
RestaurantsPietro's
RestaurantsSince 1960, Pietro's has been the neighborhood spot for red-sauce comfort, from incredible toasted ravioli to hearty pastas, a dinner salad…
Pietro's
RestaurantsBlood & Sand
RestaurantsBlood & Sand is a refined downtown hideout serving globally inspired plates with cocktails and wines that are nationally recognized, and…
Blood & Sand
RestaurantsWhadda-Ya-Want? Eclectic Kitchen
RestaurantsAll-day breakfast you actually want, hand-breaded fried chicken, gyros with house-made tzatziki, steakburgers, loaded spuds, and Dirty…
Whadda-Ya-Want? Eclectic Kitchen
RestaurantsBurgers, sandwiches & all-day breakfast in a comfy counter-service hub with a fireplace & a patio.
Pops 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
RestaurantsTouchdown Wings (Overland)
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up 30-flavor wings as well as cheesesteaks and burgers, plus salads.
Touchdown Wings (Overland)
RestaurantsEdera Italian Eatery
RestaurantsCozy Italian eatery serving elevated versions of classic dishes, plus cocktails, and desserts.
Edera Italian Eatery
RestaurantsRooster
RestaurantsBright brunch restaurant specializing in crêpes, elevated European comfort fare & cocktails.
Rooster
RestaurantsSteve's Meltdown
RestaurantsCounter-serve restaurant doling out creative grilled cheese sandwiches, plus scratch-made soups.
Steve's Meltdown
RestaurantsGolden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsFamily-friendly buffet chain featuring all-you-can-eat American fare, plus salad & dessert bars.
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill
RestaurantsSongbird
RestaurantsNeighborhood eatery serving breakfast staples, sandwiches, specialty drinks & single-origin coffee.
Songbird
RestaurantsMiami Grill
RestaurantsRestaurant offering burgers, shrimp, chicken wings & other eats in an unassuming setting.
Miami Grill
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