Location: Clayton
Top Restaurants in Clayton
Most Popular American food in Clayton, Saint Louis, Missouri
Find out what American restaurants to try in Clayton. Clayton is a city in and the county seat of St. Louis County, Missouri, United States, and borders the city of St. Louis. The population was 15,939 at the 2010 census. The city was organized in 1877 and is named after Ralph Clayton, who donated the land for the courthouse. The city is known for its multiple skyscrapers in its business district.
Things to do in Clayton
10. First Watch
Overall Ratings
4 based on 96 reviews
First Watch specializes in delicious creations freshly-prepared to order. Their fresh, award-winning Breakfast, Brunch and Lunch dishes are made using only the best ingredients without the use of heat lamps or deep fryers. The best part is their creative
Reviewed By rheamendiratta
I have been to multiple franchises of First Watch. They offer good diner/breakfast food, and they have been great about keeping up with breakfast trends. So theyâve added healthier food items like avocados and kale smoothies to their menu. This is definitely the place I go to for breakfast food..for now..
9. Fitz's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1135 reviews
Providing delicious old-fashioned sodas and a great, family-friendly dining experience in the historic Delmar Loop. Open everyday at 11 a.m.
Reviewed By 042143
We do like stopping here. We were hoping a Tuesday afternoon after 1230 they would not be packed. Forgot schools in session and tourist season is slowing. Very good service from Danielle!Seated right away close to the bottling line. Unfortunately was not runningI knew I would have a root beer float. They are huge, ice cream is excellent and running over the sides of the glass. Never disappoints. They have other flavors we saw cream soda and orange.My wife had the fish tacos. Loaded with fish and other things served on soft tacos. Side was black beans and rice. There were also two diff side cups of sauce for the tacos. She thought this was very good.I ordered the turkey pastrami Reuben. Disappointing. The marble rye was good but the turkey pastrami was plain turkey fried on flat top and then had added cheese and very little kraut. Did not eat half of it nor did we take with us. My side was the slaw, just ok. We will go back and I will order diff food but always the root beer float.
8. Herbie's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 157 reviews
Reviewed By Bob D
We've been calling and waiting for the return of the morels and they're here! Not the local 'shrooms (just yet!) but stunning nonetheless.Supply may be limited until season is in full swing, but we sure enjoyed them and ourselves tonight.Charlotte is worth requesting as your server; she is a keeper!!
7. Fox and Hounds
Overall Ratings
4 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Brian L
I really enjoyed having nightcaps with my friends at this place.You definitely feel like you're in a German pub or timber lodge or Masonic gathering or something. The couches are old and rustic, as well as the tables and the setting. The walls are adorned with "olde" stuff. It's my kind of place!The people there seem to be mostly of the more chilled out persuasion. Bartenders seem pretty chill and friendly. I had a cocktail that I think was called Aztec Gold, which was basically like a dessert drink, very tasty. Perfect end to the night!For a brief period of time, there was a live pianist and bassist playing some jazzy tones. A wee bit pricey if you're just getting basic drinks.. so go for an interesting cocktail or unique brew.
6. Half & Half
Overall Ratings
4 based on 184 reviews
Reviewed By Nancy J
This is one of the coolest eateries I've been too! Fantastic food and incredible service. Simple food made fun and special by little touches. The Onion/Jalapeno Burger is out of this world and so is the Chicken Salad. Even simplest of salads are made special by the delicious dressings. Highly recommend you try this breakfast / lunch spot. You won't regret it!
5. City Coffee House & Creperie
Overall Ratings
4 based on 168 reviews
Reviewed By ready314
This is a place I just don't get. No question it is popular. I have been here a couple of times, the latest last week. Never have I had anything better than a mediocre meal. And last time my wife had the Florentine crepe, resulting in her having to spend the rest of the morning in the smallest room of our house. She was very unhappy. It was crowded and the only table we could get was near the door, so that every time it opened we were greeted by a cold draft. Not a good experience. The design is faux-French is intention, but basically it is dark and dingy.Plus, it is one of those restaurants which make you pay a tip before you have had any form of service. Not sure why people put up with this. My last visit.
4. Sauce on the Side
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
Reviewed By Winesnob96
This local restaurant just opened itâs fourth location in the St. Louis metropolitan area (one in Clayton, two in St. Louis and now in Chesterfield). Made from scratch and right in front of you, these calzones will fill you up, are extremely tasty and only run $9 -$10. Nice change from the normal lunch options. Quick delivery to our nearby office as well. About 15 creatively named selections to choose from along with a half dozen salads and a couple of hand crafted desserts - everything is made in-house. My favorite is the âMeat Me In St. Louieâ w/ pepperoni, Italian sausage, three-cheese blend and garlic. My daughter goes for the âCock-A-Doodle Noodleâ which is stuffed with mac-n-cheese, roasted chicken & mozzarella.
3. 5 Star Burgers
Overall Ratings
4 based on 115 reviews
Reviewed By charlDBN
We had a very good experience dining at the 5 Star Burgers. We arrived toward the end of Happy Hour so it was pretty busy but it soon thinned out so we could get a table and get started with some really good angus burgers. We really appreciated that there was no antibiotics or growth hormones in the beef. We'll be back for more burgers and those sweet potato fries.
2. 801 Chophouse St. Louis
Overall Ratings
4 based on 279 reviews
Reviewed By travelnut
Recently dined here as part of an Aniversary celebration. Apologize for not remembering our servers name. Young lady wiith blond ponytil, that was attentive and knowledgale. Quick note on this she was friendly and upbeat but neither my spouse or myself noticed any of the other servers even smile during our stay. Did not affect our meal in any way, just seems curious.Anyway BH had Oysters Rocekefeller and I had Lobster clam chowder as an appitizer. The Corn chowder was probably the best soup I have ever had. Oysters were very tasty also. Bh had a small Filet, and I had the rib-eye, both were cooked exactly as requested and very flavorful, various sides - Loster mac n cheese, brussel sprouts (amazing) and grilled asparagus were all excellent. Could not complete more than half the bounty and had a woderful lunch the next day of the leftovers. Keep this in mind when you get your tab, and it is a it pricey, but well worth and you are actually paying for wo meals each with the large servings.
1. The Crossing
Overall Ratings
4 based on 253 reviews
Featuring local "farm to table" food using a breadth of farmer in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any
Reviewed By Becky053
This place was packed on a Thursday evening so lucky we got last minute reservations. Our meals were absolutely outstanding. The Heirloom tomato and burrata cheese salad was my favorite, although my husband liked his local peach salad a lot. He declared his branzino fish dish the best he had ever had and I agreed after a couple of tastes on my part. My morel pasta was wonderful. The only downfall was since I have to be gluten free, the gluten free pastas are not as good as regular, but the dish itself was a treat. The flourless chocolate cake with ice cream was divine. Definitely would go to this restaurant when in the area next, but would try the tasting menu to get a wider sampling of this wonderful cuisine.
