The best restaurants in St. Louis

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

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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

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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Papa Vito’s Pizza West keeps it classic with fresh ingredients, family recipes, and pies handmade every day right in the kitchen. Perfect…

4205 N Belt W (Belleville)

Papa Vito’s Pizza West keeps it classic with fresh ingredients, family recipes, and pies handmade every day right in the kitchen. Perfect when you want zero fuss and maximum flavor, it’s the Belleville standby that turns a random Tuesday into a happy, saucy situation.

From the Belleville newsletter, August 7, 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

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.

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

2742 Lafayette Ave

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

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

10440 Page Ave

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

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Small spot for pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven plus a drive-thru.

10800 Big Bend Rd (Kirkwood)

Small spot for pizza cooked in a wood-fired oven plus a drive-thru.

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

48 Maryland Plaza

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

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Rooster

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

3150 S Grand Blvd

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

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Steve's Meltdown

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

3730 Foundry Way Stall 16

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

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

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Songbird

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

3153 Morgan Ford Rd

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

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Miami Grill

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

7101 Page Ave

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

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Family-friendly, casual eatery with a patio serving pit-smoked meats, like brisket and ribs, plus sandwiches, tacos, sides and buffalo…

6301 Clayton Ave

Family-friendly, casual eatery with a patio serving pit-smoked meats, like brisket and ribs, plus sandwiches, tacos, sides and buffalo wings.

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Vetern restaurant featuring familiar Chinese fare, such as fried rice, hot sour soup, egg rolls, crab rangoons and noodles.

52 Carlyle Plaza Dr (Belleville)

Vetern restaurant featuring familiar Chinese fare, such as fried rice, hot sour soup, egg rolls, crab rangoons and noodles.

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Casual, dog-friendly eatery with BBQ meats including pulled pork and brisket and a full bar.

1090 Old Des Peres Rd (Des Peres)

Casual, dog-friendly eatery with BBQ meats including pulled pork and brisket and a full bar.

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Neighborhood eatery serving seafood and traditional American fare, as well as wine and beer.

3257 Ivanhoe Ave

Neighborhood eatery serving seafood and traditional American fare, as well as wine and beer.

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Saigon Cafe

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Stylish Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, stir-fries & stews, plus wine & beer.

10 N Euclid Ave

Stylish Vietnamese eatery serving noodle soups, stir-fries & stews, plus wine & beer.

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Lushly renovated Victorian factory space serving American cuisine from locally sourced ingredients.

1415 S 18th St

Lushly renovated Victorian factory space serving American cuisine from locally sourced ingredients.

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Fast-food spot for fry creations – steak, fish, chicken, shrimp, crab, burger – plus wings and salads.

2825 N Sarah St

Fast-food spot for fry creations – steak, fish, chicken, shrimp, crab, burger – plus wings and salads.

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

Lower Level of Drury Inn, 201 S 20th St

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

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Bright, cheerful setting for Spanish tapas & creative martinis plus live music weekly.

7810 Forsyth Blvd (Clayton)

Bright, cheerful setting for Spanish tapas & creative martinis plus live music weekly.

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Casual, clean, family-run BBQ destination specializing in ribs and brisket, plus pulled pork.

6417 Hampton Ave

Casual, clean, family-run BBQ destination specializing in ribs and brisket, plus pulled pork.

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Breakfast and lunch spot featuring chicken and waffles alongside lattes and cocktails.

2617 Washington Ave Ste A

Breakfast and lunch spot featuring chicken and waffles alongside lattes and cocktails.

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Order-at-the-counter favorite for wood-smoked Memphis-style barbecue in down-home digs.

3106 Olive St

Order-at-the-counter favorite for wood-smoked Memphis-style barbecue in down-home digs.

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Mai Lee

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Hearty portions of Vietnamese & Chinese staples served in a simple but cheerful setting.

8396 Musick Memorial Dr (Brentwood)

Hearty portions of Vietnamese & Chinese staples served in a simple but cheerful setting.

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Herbie's

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French-inspired American dishes, plus a large wine list, served in a stylish, old-school setting.

8100 Maryland Ave (Clayton)

French-inspired American dishes, plus a large wine list, served in a stylish, old-school setting.

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Spanish restaurant featuring paella, tapas and other classics, plus cocktails, wine and beer.

1528 Locust St

Spanish restaurant featuring paella, tapas and other classics, plus cocktails, wine and beer.

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Compact fixture providing thin-crust specialty pies, sandwiches, salads & more in a casual setting.

318 E Washington St (Belleville)

Compact fixture providing thin-crust specialty pies, sandwiches, salads & more in a casual setting.

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Modest, family-run restaurant serving familiar fare such as pho & sesame chicken, plus beer & wine.

1636 Lebanon Ave (Belleville)

Modest, family-run restaurant serving familiar fare such as pho & sesame chicken, plus beer & wine.

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Takeout restaurant for buffalo-marinated chicken, burgers and gyros.

2916 Gravois Ave

Takeout restaurant for buffalo-marinated chicken, burgers and gyros.

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Twisted Ranch

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Relaxed, contemporary restaurant & bar serving creative burgers & New American fare.

14 Maryland Plaza

Relaxed, contemporary restaurant & bar serving creative burgers & New American fare.

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Down-home barbecue joint where crowds eat Memphis & St. Louis specialties at formica tables.

1627 S 9th St

Down-home barbecue joint where crowds eat Memphis & St. Louis specialties at formica tables.

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The Stellar Hog

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Laid-back stop with backyard seating serving BBQ plates & sandwiches plus hearty sides & beers.

5623 Leona St

Laid-back stop with backyard seating serving BBQ plates & sandwiches plus hearty sides & beers.

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360 Rooftop Bar

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Swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views, including into Busch Stadium.

One S Broadway

Swanky indoor/outdoor rooftop bar & eatery with 360-degree views, including into Busch Stadium.

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Hip, modern spot for burgers & sandwiches highlighting local ingredients in a former 1980s drive-in.

1033 McCausland Ave

Hip, modern spot for burgers & sandwiches highlighting local ingredients in a former 1980s drive-in.

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Drake’s Shiloh

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Casual spot with burgers, pizza, tacos and sushi.

1160 Central Park Dr (O'Fallon)

Casual spot with burgers, pizza, tacos and sushi.

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Vicia

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Sleek eatery for local, seasonal cuisine highlighting vegetables & sustainably raised meats.

4260 Forest Park Avenue Entrance On Boyle, At Corner Of, Duncan Ave

Sleek eatery for local, seasonal cuisine highlighting vegetables & sustainably raised meats.

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Casual cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, wings, flatbreads and shakes.

4901 W Main St (Belleville)

Casual cafe offering breakfast, sandwiches, wings, flatbreads and shakes.

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Pizza World

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Casual, family-run pizzeria specializing in Chicago- and New York-style crusts, plus subs.

651 Carlyle Ave A (Belleville)

Casual, family-run pizzeria specializing in Chicago- and New York-style crusts, plus subs.

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Main St. Cafe

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Diner serving comfort food, from breakfast staples to skillet meals and fried chicken, in a cozy space.

1601 W Main St (Belleville)

Diner serving comfort food, from breakfast staples to skillet meals and fried chicken, in a cozy space.

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hatch'd STL

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Breakfast cafe, with pancakes and French toast, plus lunch options and coffee.

6931 Gravois Ave

Breakfast cafe, with pancakes and French toast, plus lunch options and coffee.

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Pizza joint featuring a lively bar, creative pies and a warm vibe, plus gluten-free options.

3805 S Kingshighway Blvd

Pizza joint featuring a lively bar, creative pies and a warm vibe, plus gluten-free options.

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Pearl Cafe

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Colorful Thai restaurant serving noodle soups, curries & other spicy fare, along with 200+ beers.

8416 N Lindbergh Blvd (Florissant)

Colorful Thai restaurant serving noodle soups, curries & other spicy fare, along with 200+ beers.

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Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

60 N Euclid Ave

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

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Small, contemporary-industrial diner with unique, Tex-Mex–accented breakfast dishes & cocktails.

2200 Gravois Ave

Small, contemporary-industrial diner with unique, Tex-Mex–accented breakfast dishes & cocktails.

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Bowood by Niche

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Relaxed brunch stop offering eggs, pancakes, waffles, burgers and mimosas in a garden-themed setting.

4605 Olive St

Relaxed brunch stop offering eggs, pancakes, waffles, burgers and mimosas in a garden-themed setting.

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Top Sushi

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Low-key eatery serving rolls and other sushi dishes, plus miso soup and tempura.

1947 Schuetz Rd

Low-key eatery serving rolls and other sushi dishes, plus miso soup and tempura.

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Pasta, pizza and smashed pizza joint, plus other Italian mains (gnocchi) and cocktails.

2509 S Jefferson Ave

Pasta, pizza and smashed pizza joint, plus other Italian mains (gnocchi) and cocktails.

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SUSHI KOI

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Contemporary sushi bar with colorful decor offering Japanese small plates, plus tea & cocktails.

4 N Euclid Ave

Contemporary sushi bar with colorful decor offering Japanese small plates, plus tea & cocktails.

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OB. Clark's

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Long-standing sports bar for pizza, wings, beer, TV sports & the occasional pro athlete sighting.

1921 S Brentwood Blvd

Long-standing sports bar for pizza, wings, beer, TV sports & the occasional pro athlete sighting.

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Oni

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Popular Japanese eatery with anime art on the walls offering sushi, cooked dishes & tropical drinks.

4370 Manchester Ave

Popular Japanese eatery with anime art on the walls offering sushi, cooked dishes & tropical drinks.

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Easygoing eatery whipping up hearty plates of Italian & Greek fare, including toasted ravioli.

2225 Macklind Ave

Easygoing eatery whipping up hearty plates of Italian & Greek fare, including toasted ravioli.

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Casual option serving classic pies alongside pasta, burgers and other casual eats.

15 N Euclid Ave

Casual option serving classic pies alongside pasta, burgers and other casual eats.

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Cafeteria offering Vietnamese fare such as pho, bánh mì, noodle soups and desserts.

6118 Delmar Blvd

Cafeteria offering Vietnamese fare such as pho, bánh mì, noodle soups and desserts.

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Tokyo Sushi

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Sushi house with traditional decor serving nigiri, sashimi & rolls, plus other Japanese specialties.

3729 S Lindbergh Blvd

Sushi house with traditional decor serving nigiri, sashimi & rolls, plus other Japanese specialties.

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Casual wine bar offering a large selection of beer and cocktails, plus a back patio.

223 E Main St (Belleville)

Casual wine bar offering a large selection of beer and cocktails, plus a back patio.

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Down-home hangout featuring Cajun classics plus nightly live music & a hopping outdoor patio.

736 S Broadway

Down-home hangout featuring Cajun classics plus nightly live music & a hopping outdoor patio.

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Casual, family-run restaurant focusing on pancakes and breakfast food, plus some burgers, pastas and sandwiches.

3605 N Belt W (Belleville)

Casual, family-run restaurant focusing on pancakes and breakfast food, plus some burgers, pastas and sandwiches.

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Longtime Italian spot with pizzas & toasted ravioli delivered in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.

5226 Shaw Ave

Longtime Italian spot with pizzas & toasted ravioli delivered in an old-world, elegant atmosphere.

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Jack Nolen's

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Informal neighborhood tavern with a tin ceiling & a patio, fixing up burgers, sandwiches & sides.

2501 S 9th St

Informal neighborhood tavern with a tin ceiling & a patio, fixing up burgers, sandwiches & sides.

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Salt + Smoke

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Relaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.

501 Clark Ave

Relaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

5720 N Belt W Ste 38 (Belleville)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Eclectic small plates, tastings & weekend acoustic musicians in a cozy spot with a wine-cellar feel.

119 N Kirkwood Rd

Eclectic small plates, tastings & weekend acoustic musicians in a cozy spot with a wine-cellar feel.

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Old-school 1950s drive-in serving classic American eats & hosting regular classic-car gatherings.

9025 St Charles Rock Rd #4245

Old-school 1950s drive-in serving classic American eats & hosting regular classic-car gatherings.

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Casual chicken joint, serving wings with numerous flavor options, plus sandwiches, burgers, fries and more.

4489 Forest Park Ave

Casual chicken joint, serving wings with numerous flavor options, plus sandwiches, burgers, fries and more.

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Bar Moro

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Restaurant serving Spanish- and Portugese-style bites and plates, plus cocktails and wine from the Iberian Peninsula.

7610 Wydown Blvd (Clayton)

Restaurant serving Spanish- and Portugese-style bites and plates, plus cocktails and wine from the Iberian Peninsula.

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Popular for breakfast staples in pancakes and skillets.

725 W Washington St (Millstadt)

Popular for breakfast staples in pancakes and skillets.

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Easygoing BBQ joint with generous meat plates & sandwiches, plus housemade sauces & craft beers.

20 S Belt W (Belleville)

Easygoing BBQ joint with generous meat plates & sandwiches, plus housemade sauces & craft beers.

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Cajun Seduction

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Casual restaurant specializing in Cajun fare such as tacos, jambalaya, and pasta.

2360 Hampton Ave

Casual restaurant specializing in Cajun fare such as tacos, jambalaya, and pasta.

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Thin-crust, brick-oven-fired pizzas, burgers & subs are served in an industrial-chic former garage.

1711A S 9th St

Thin-crust, brick-oven-fired pizzas, burgers & subs are served in an industrial-chic former garage.

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Little Fox

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Cozy, brick-lined restaurant offering seasonal small plates & hearty mains, plus cocktails & wine.

2800 Shenandoah Ave

Cozy, brick-lined restaurant offering seasonal small plates & hearty mains, plus cocktails & wine.

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Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

652 Carlyle Ave (Belleville)

Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

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Modest strip-mall joint dishing up fried grub, including shrimp, catfish, wings & mushrooms.

3 Wade Square (Belleville)

Modest strip-mall joint dishing up fried grub, including shrimp, catfish, wings & mushrooms.

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Mediterranean venue boasts a range of Italian & Spanish fare in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

5046 Shaw Ave

Mediterranean venue boasts a range of Italian & Spanish fare in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

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Casual eatery & takeaway spot serving fried fish, chicken and burgers.

925 S Belt W (Belleville)

Casual eatery & takeaway spot serving fried fish, chicken and burgers.

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Southern-style, local BBQ chain serving ribs, salmon, brisket cheesesteaks, spiked shakes & more.

605 Washington Ave

Southern-style, local BBQ chain serving ribs, salmon, brisket cheesesteaks, spiked shakes & more.

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Salt + Smoke

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Relaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.

5625 Hampton Ave

Relaxed Texas-style BBQ joint with lots of bourbons, artisan cocktails & craft beer.

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Miami Grill

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Burgers, chicken wings, and other American eats are on the menu at this casual grill with delivery.

5353 Chippewa St

Burgers, chicken wings, and other American eats are on the menu at this casual grill with delivery.

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STL City Grill

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Chicken wings, rice bowls, and other comfort bites dished up in a low-key setting with counter service.

1137 Washington Ave

Chicken wings, rice bowls, and other comfort bites dished up in a low-key setting with counter service.

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Stacked STL

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Build-your-own burgers pair with beer & specialty drinks.

7637 Ivory St

Build-your-own burgers pair with beer & specialty drinks.

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Casual restaurant for Naples-style pizzas with vegetarian & vegan toppings, plus beer & wine.

1928 S 12th St

Casual restaurant for Naples-style pizzas with vegetarian & vegan toppings, plus beer & wine.

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Renowned venue pairing refined Italian cuisine with classic cocktails & a wine list.

3600 Watson Rd

Renowned venue pairing refined Italian cuisine with classic cocktails & a wine list.

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Long-standing family-owned restaurant serves up homey Italian meals in an old-fashioned dining room.

5453 Magnolia Ave

Long-standing family-owned restaurant serves up homey Italian meals in an old-fashioned dining room.

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Levels

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Vibrant bistro showcasing Nigerian dishes, cocktails, wines, and beer.

1405 Washington Ave

Vibrant bistro showcasing Nigerian dishes, cocktails, wines, and beer.

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Pizza Head

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Straightforward spot offering cheap beer, large pies & punk rock jukebox jams in a low-key setting.

3196 S Grand Blvd

Straightforward spot offering cheap beer, large pies & punk rock jukebox jams in a low-key setting.

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wiseguys

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Meat-centric eatery serving a range of Italian beefs, burgers and hot dogs, plus pizza and fries.

500 S Illinois St (Belleville)

Meat-centric eatery serving a range of Italian beefs, burgers and hot dogs, plus pizza and fries.

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Katsuya STL

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Casual eatery offering Japanese katsu cutlets and sushi rolls alongside bento boxes.

6301 Delmar Blvd (University City)

Casual eatery offering Japanese katsu cutlets and sushi rolls alongside bento boxes.

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Casual down-home joint serving an old-school American menu with chicken as the specialty.

2100 Gravois Ave

Casual down-home joint serving an old-school American menu with chicken as the specialty.

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