Top Restaurants in Saint Louis
Most Popular American food in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best American food in Saint Louis, Missouri, United States. The history of St. Louis has been heavily influenced by Westward expansion and blues music. The big "must-see" in this region is the Gateway Arch, while other important sites include the Museum of Westward Expansion, the St. Louis Cathedral and the Anheuser-Busch factory tour. The city offers plenty for the whole family. Children will enjoy the local zoo and the Magic House, while family members will also want to unwind at Forest Park, home to the World's Fair almost a century ago.
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10. Tony's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 453 reviews
Tony's, a St. Louis landmark and nationally acclaimed restaurant, has featured award-winning food, service, and ambiance for more than 40 years. Recognized year after year with the AAA Four-Diamond Award and the Forbes (formerly Mobil) Four-Star Award, am
Reviewed By Taylor B
I was introduced to Tony's in 1966-1968, when I worked for the old St. Louis Globe-Democrat. It was the top-rated restaurant in St. Louis at that time. Since then, the city has changed. Old Busch Memorial Stadium is gone. But downtown St. Louis is thriving like never before and Tony's, in our view, remains the celebrated Italian venue and St. Louis landmark that it has been since 1946. Seventeen years ago, it moved from its 800 North Broadway location to the old Brooks Brothers space in the Equitable Building at the southeast corner of South Broadway and Market Street. Located at 410 Market Street, two blocks from Busch Stadium and the Gateway Arch, Tony's is famous for its Wall of Wine, tableside preparation, spaghetti and meatballs, banana ice cream and ice cream pies. An Italian restaurant with an old-world feel, it is noted that 42 percent of its entrees are seafood dishes. Fresh fish from the Atlantic is flown in two or three times a week and Dover Sole is flown in from Europe weekly. Another dramatic change from the 1960s. One thing hasn't changed, however. The service is impeccable and the presentations and tableside preparations are one of a kind. We started with sauteed shrimp, sea scallops and Tony's salad, which consists of mixed greens, scallions, radishes, tomatoes, celery, salami and provolone cheese. My wife, adhering to our more fish/less meat diet, chose sauteed Dover Sole with lemon sauce. I was tempted by swordfish, salmon, lobster, grouper and shrimp but settled on the house's specialty, black pepper rubbed prime sirloin strip steak with green peppercorn cream. For dessert, we couldn't resist sharing bananas flambe served tableside. In St. Louis, Tony's remains the standard for fine dining.
9. Twisted Tree
Overall Ratings
4 based on 191 reviews
Reviewed By mabell1618
Took my wife and our two sons last nite. Top knotch all the way from being seated,service, and of course the GREAT food!! Fantastic!!
8. Broadway Oyster Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1487 reviews
Casual French Quarter style restaurant, bar and music venue specializing in award winning Cajun, Creole and Seafood cuisines. Live music 7 nights per week and twice on almost everyday except Friday. Some music is free and some requires a cover charge. Mus
Reviewed By amandamcnerney
I am SO impressed with the Broadway Oyster Bar! I did the call ahead priority seating and we were seated right when we checked in on a busy Saturday night. Awesome! We ordered the Voodoo shrimp as a starter and it was phenomenal! Our waitress Carly (I hope I didnât spell that wrong) recommended the Hurricane drink and that was spot on as well. Carly was super friendly and helpful. She found the time on a busy Saturday to get to know our table and we appreciated that. I was stuck between two main dishes and she persuaded me to get the crawfish mona dish. WOW! Carly-thank you SO much. This meal was amazing and I will dream about it back in Michigan. Iâm so glad I found this place on Yelp. 10/10 we will be back someday. Your waitress Carly is a gem! We donât know either! I do know we get a lot of 4 and 5 star reviews just like yours because I respond to every review on Trip Advisor, Google and Yelp. We want to know how our guests feel about what we do and what they like and do not like. Thank you for coming to BOB and for choosing to follow up your visit with an outstanding 5 star review. We are very pleased to know that we impressed you with everything from our Preferred Seating program, great food and drink and especially our âfriendly and helpfulâ service from Carly. We try to bring a bit of the Southern hospitality that we know so well from our time in Louisiana here to our friends in the Midwest. Both Carly and I are thrilled to know that you found us and that you feel sure you will be back someday. Since we have been in business for 41 years, there is a pretty good chance we will still be here! Thank you for your support and we will look forward to your return. John
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. Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 480 reviews
Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored hist
Reviewed By daveb506
Off the tourist track but in a smart neighbourhood, this restaurant offered a warm welcome, value for money and a cosy atmosphere (not hugely busy on our early 5pm arrival, Iâd imagine it can get very buzzy).Standout, however, was the food quality - signs of real talent and imagination from the chef.
5. 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.
4. Bogart's Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1329 reviews
Reviewed By thebakingqueen
Nice, nice people! Tiny place with BIG flavor! Awesome ribs ( no sauce necessary), pastrami( SO lean and tender), SMOKED beans, and deviled egg potato salad( I never liked potato salad but I do now). BEST ever!
3. Stacked STL
Overall Ratings
4 based on 249 reviews
Reviewed By Lezmi89
This burger joint is in the middle of a residential neighborhood. They have two sides for seating. One with a bar that looked packed and then the side that we sat in that was a big open space. There are tvâs so you can watch sports. If you go on a Monday night (which we did) burgers are buy one get $5 off a second one. Staff was friendly and our server Kristen J. was nice and very attentive.
2. Hendel's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 489 reviews
Reviewed By Karol64
At the suggestion of my BIL we went to this charming restaurant which he said was his Mom's favorite. His Mom has good taste. The four of us each ordered and different sandwich and each came well presented and very tasty. Our waitress was attentive and helpful. We will return again !
1. Bogart's Smokehouse
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1329 reviews
Reviewed By thebakingqueen
Nice, nice people! Tiny place with BIG flavor! Awesome ribs ( no sauce necessary), pastrami( SO lean and tender), SMOKED beans, and deviled egg potato salad( I never liked potato salad but I do now). BEST ever!
