The best restaurants in De Soto
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Captain D's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried fish & shrimp combo meals along with gumbo & funnel cakes.
Captain D's
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
RestaurantsHunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsConvenience store-based pizza chain doling out create-your-own pies along with wings.
Hunt Brothers Pizza
RestaurantsSmoothie King
RestaurantsHealth-conscious chain featuring blended drinks in varied flavors with fruits & veggies.
Smoothie King
RestaurantsSteak 'n Shake
RestaurantsChain known for steakburgers & milkshakes offering a dinerlike space with retro flair.
Steak 'n Shake
RestaurantsJimmy John's
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Jimmy John's
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsPapa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsPizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.
Papa Johns Pizza
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsBurger King
RestaurantsWell-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Burger King
RestaurantsWaffle House
RestaurantsSimple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Waffle House
RestaurantsQDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsA menu of customizable Mexican food served in a modern restaurant, plus takeout & catering.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
RestaurantsSonic Drive-In
RestaurantsFast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Sonic Drive-In
RestaurantsThe Pasta House Co.
RestaurantsBranch of a local chain of family-oriented Italian restaurants serving up pastas, pizzas & entrees.
The Pasta House Co.
RestaurantsWhite Castle
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
White Castle
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsPizza Hut
RestaurantsPopular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.
Pizza Hut
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsDomino's Pizza
RestaurantsDelivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.
Domino's Pizza
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
RestaurantsSonic Drive-In
RestaurantsFast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Sonic Drive-In
RestaurantsHardee's
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving fried chicken, big burgers & made-from-scratch breakfast biscuits.
Hardee's
RestaurantsTaco Bell
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.
Taco Bell
RestaurantsFrank Papa's Ristorante
RestaurantsFamily-run eatery offering Italian dishes in a casual yet elegant setting with a bar & wine cellar.
Frank Papa's Ristorante
RestaurantsThe Piccadilly at Manhattan
RestaurantsSnug, laid-back eatery offering homestyle American meals, plus a full bar & specialty cocktails.
The Piccadilly at Manhattan
RestaurantsSam's Steakhouse
RestaurantsSophisticated eatery serving up prime rib, shrimp cocktail & other steakhouse classics.
Sam's Steakhouse
RestaurantsMorton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsUpscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.
Morton's The Steakhouse
RestaurantsCrazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain preparing bowls with pick-your-own bases & toppings, plus salads & wraps.
Crazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsRoper's Ribs
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 1976, Roper's Ribs turns out hand-rubbed meats slow-smoked 12 hours over hickory for that deeply St Louis-style bark and…
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
RestaurantsTucked inside Union Station Hotel, Station Grille keeps the Fred Harvey spirit alive with traditional American comfort food and the kind of…
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
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsVangel's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsOwned by Louie with India steering the front and Chef Joe in the kitchen, Vangel's Restaurant & Bar is that reliable neighborhood spot just…
Vangel's Restaurant & Bar
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
RestaurantsWhen the eggs-and-bacon routine needs a glow up, Southwest Diner blends classic American plates with tacos and custom burritos that bring…
Southwest Diner
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
RestaurantsWhen you want a low-key brunch move that isn't all hollandaise, Crepes & Treats in the Central West End turns out made-from-scratch crepes…
Crepes & Treats
RestaurantsKingside Diner (CWE)
RestaurantsA short hop from the Loop, Kingside Diner (CWE) leans into its chess vibe with playful touches and a menu of classic American comfort,…
Kingside Diner (CWE)
RestaurantsWildflower Saloon
RestaurantsRestaurant/bar offering BBQ eats & a variety of whiskey options in relaxed, industrial digs.
Wildflower Saloon
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsDel Bono
RestaurantsDel Bono is Ben Poremba’s wood-fired pizzeria in the Delmar Maker District, turning out artisan pies from a custom-built oven. Grab a…
Del Bono
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
RestaurantsSchlafly Bottleworks
RestaurantsMicrobrewery with on-site pub offering small-batch beers & American fare, plus live music & tours.
Schlafly Bottleworks
RestaurantsThe Tenderloin Room
RestaurantsStoried eatery in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel serves up steaks & cocktails in posh, old-school digs.
The Tenderloin Room
RestaurantsMac's Local Eats
RestaurantsMac's Local Eats takes the smash-burger thing seriously, grinding dry-aged whole-cow beef, making condiments in-house, and turning St.…
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
RestaurantsFailoni's Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-run since 1916, Failoni's Restaurant nails that cozy, brick-oven vibe with build-your-own and classic pies plus St. Louis favorites…
Failoni's Restaurant
RestaurantsBoathouse at Forest Park
RestaurantsRelaxed spot for a drink & casual dining with a waterside view, plus paddleboat rentals.
Boathouse at Forest Park
RestaurantsPat Connolly’s
RestaurantsOld-school Irish bar serving beer alongside standard pub eats & unique menu items.
Pat Connolly’s
RestaurantsSarpino's Pizzeria Richmond Heights
RestaurantsSarpino's Pizzeria Richmond Heights tackles late-night cravings with hand-made specialty pies from Italian tradition and a real vegan and…
Sarpino's Pizzeria Richmond Heights
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
RestaurantsMr Rivera’s Taqueria
RestaurantsPart food truck, part cozy nook, Mr Rivera’s Taqueria turns out legit street tacos, quesabirria, and stacked tortas with salsas that…
Mr Rivera’s Taqueria
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
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
RestaurantsRooster is that bright, European-style café locals brag about, with scratch-made crepes, in-house baked breads, and farm-fresh eggs fueling…
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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