The best restaurants in Kirkwood
170 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
RestaurantsCrazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain preparing bowls with pick-your-own bases & toppings, plus salads & wraps.
Crazy Bowls & Wraps
RestaurantsTexas Roadhouse
RestaurantsLively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.
Texas Roadhouse
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
RestaurantsSan José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsColorful joint with outdoor seats serving fajitas, tacos & other Mexican classics, plus margaritas.
San José Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsFirst Watch
RestaurantsCafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
First Watch
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsSunny Street Cafe
RestaurantsCasual regional chain serving hearty American fare for breakfast & lunch, with gluten-free options.
Sunny Street Cafe
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
RestaurantsPJ's Tavern
RestaurantsA lengthy tavern menu comes with patio seating, a game room & overhead TVs tuned to sports.
PJ's Tavern
RestaurantsAmigos Cantina
RestaurantsMexican dining in a casual cantina space with traditional-feeling festive accents.
Amigos Cantina
RestaurantsNachomama's
RestaurantsEnduring outpost serving Tex-Mex standards in a casual counter-serve setting or the drive-thru.
Nachomama's
RestaurantsJ. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
RestaurantsFine-dining-style establishment offering classic steakhouse fare, cocktails & a big menu of sides.
J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood
RestaurantsChris @ The Docket
RestaurantsEverything from pancakes to breakfast pizza appears on the menu of this lively restaurant.
Chris @ The Docket
RestaurantsOlive + Oak
RestaurantsCreative American classics & cocktails are featured at this intimate joint with a warm ambiance.
Olive + Oak
RestaurantsJoe Boccardi's
RestaurantsLocal Italian chain serving pizza, pasta & classic entrees in a traditional setting.
Joe Boccardi's
RestaurantsThe Pasta House Co. - Kirkwood
RestaurantsBranch of a local chain of family-oriented Italian restaurants serving up pastas, pizzas & entrees.
The Pasta House Co. - Kirkwood
RestaurantsThe Barn
RestaurantsQuaint eatery offering comfort eats, including breakfast, on scenic property, plus a loft gift shop.
The Barn
RestaurantsBilly G's Kirkwood
RestaurantsBar & grill for pizzas, pastas, burgers & nachos in a versatile space with sports TVs & a patio.
Billy G's Kirkwood
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
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
RestaurantsSbarro
RestaurantsItalian fast-food chain offering thin-crust pizza by the slice, plus pastas & salads.
Sbarro
RestaurantsCapriotti's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsCounter-service deli chain crafting hearty signature subs, salads & kids' meals in a casual setting.
Capriotti's Sandwich Shop
RestaurantsMcAlister's Deli
RestaurantsEasygoing counter-service chain known for its sandwiches, stuffed baked potatoes & sweet tea.
McAlister's Deli
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCounter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCalifornia Pizza Kitchen at West County Mall
RestaurantsChain eatery serving up inventive pizzas, plus pastas & salads in a modern setting.
California Pizza Kitchen at West County Mall
RestaurantsSarku Japan
RestaurantsChain offering made-to-order teppanyaki-style Japanese dishes cooked on sizzling grills, plus sushi.
Sarku Japan
RestaurantsPenn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsGrilled sub sandwiches, fries & fresh-squeezed lemonade star at this counter-serve chain.
Penn Station Sandwiches
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
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
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Kirkwood
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Kirkwood
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
RestaurantsCitizen Kane's Steak House
RestaurantsFrom New York strip to shrimp cocktail, steakhouse staples served in a relaxed, homey setting.
Citizen Kane's Steak House
RestaurantsThe Sushi Station
RestaurantsIntimate space featuring familiar sushi options & Japanese entrees amid contemporary surrounds.
The Sushi Station
RestaurantsMellow Mushroom St. Louis
RestaurantsFunky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
Mellow Mushroom St. Louis
RestaurantsImo's Pizza
RestaurantsNo-frills chain specializing in St. Louis-style pies with thin crusts & Provel cheese.
Imo's Pizza
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
RestaurantsDewey's Pizza - Webster Groves
RestaurantsCasual Midwestern chain serving inventive specialty pizzas & seasonal craft beers.
Dewey's Pizza - Webster Groves
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
RestaurantsWhite Castle
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving signature beef, chicken & fish sliders, plus extras such as onion rings.
White Castle
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
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
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
RestaurantsCasual, family-run spot for sweet-and-savory crepes (including cinnamon roll and bacon versions), plus coffee.
Crepes & Treats
RestaurantsKingside Diner (CWE)
RestaurantsModern diner with a chess theme, offering traditional American plates, cocktails & a rooftop patio.
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
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
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 standby for brick-oven pizzas, drinks & occasional live music, open since 1916.
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
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)
RestaurantsBlues Fired Pizza
RestaurantsSmall spot for pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven plus a drive-thru.
Blues Fired Pizza
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
RestaurantsHogtown Smokehouse
RestaurantsFamily-friendly, casual eatery with a patio serving pit-smoked meats, like brisket and ribs, plus sandwiches, tacos, sides and buffalo…
Hogtown Smokehouse
RestaurantsSawmill BBQ Pub & Grill
RestaurantsCasual, dog-friendly eatery with BBQ meats including pulled pork and brisket and a full bar.
Sawmill BBQ Pub & Grill
RestaurantsFarmhaus Restaurant
RestaurantsNeighborhood eatery serving seafood and traditional American fare, as well as wine and beer.
Farmhaus Restaurant
RestaurantsSqWires Restaurant & Market
RestaurantsLushly renovated Victorian factory space serving American cuisine from locally sourced ingredients.
SqWires Restaurant & Market
RestaurantsFrench Frie Factory
RestaurantsFast-food spot for fry creations – steak, fish, chicken, shrimp, crab, burger – plus wings and salads.
French Frie Factory
RestaurantsLombardo's Trattoria
RestaurantsLongstanding, family-owned Italian eatery serving steaks, signature pasta & seafood.
Lombardo's Trattoria
RestaurantsPizzeria da Gloria
RestaurantsOn the Hill, Pizzeria da Gloria turns out wood-fired pies that are light, crispy, and somehow massive on flavor. Expect soulful ambience,…
Pizzeria da Gloria
RestaurantsSmoke N Bones BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, clean, family-run BBQ destination specializing in ribs and brisket, plus pulled pork.
Smoke N Bones BBQ
RestaurantsLatté Lounge + HG Eatery
RestaurantsBreakfast and lunch spot featuring chicken and waffles alongside lattes and cocktails.
Latté Lounge + HG Eatery
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