Restaurants in St. Louis
Dining in one of St. Louis's distinctive neighborhoods ranks high on a short list of must-dos. Clustered around Forest Park are trendy Central West End, with its grand residences, antiques stores, and fashionable eateries (many with sidewalk seating); the Loop, named after an old streetcar turnaround and home to funky shops, art galleries, ethnic restaurants, and the St. Louis Walk of Fame; and the Hill, an Italian district famous for its many Italian restaurants (a perennial favorite is Charlie Gitto's, 5226 Shaw Ave.; tel. 314/772-8898; www.charliegittos.com).
For children, good bets include the Old Spaghetti Factory, housed in an old warehouse in Laclede's Landing at 727 N. 1st St. (tel. 314/621-0276; www.osf.com); and Hard Rock Cafe (tel. 314/621-7625; www.hardrockcafe.com), in Union Station, which also has a food court.
It's a St. Louis tradition to drop by Ted Drewes Frozen Custard, 6726 Chippewa (tel. 314/481-2652; www.teddrewes.com), after a night on the town. Founded almost 80 years ago and open daily except January, this roadside stand and Route 66 attraction specializes in frozen custards, including the Concrete, available in a range of flavors and so thick that it's served upside down. An additional location is open summers only at 4224 S. Grand (tel. 314/352-7376).
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Blueberry Hill
In the lively Loop, this St. Louis institution is a treasure-trove of pop-culture memorabilia, including vintage posters and more Chuck Berry memorabilia than you can shake a dingaling at. The digital jukebox is one of the best in the country, and the hamburgers are among the best in…$The Loop - American
The Schlafly Tap Room
A few blocks north of Union Station, in a 1904 brick building that used to house a printing company, this microbrewery brews more than 30 kinds of Schlafly brand beer on the premises (eight or so are usually on offer) and serves a variety of sandwiches and entrees, many of which…$$Downtown - Italian
Tony's
If you want to splurge on one meal in St. Louis, do it here. Most agree that Tony's is the finest restaurant in the city. Open since 1946, it offers impeccable service, sublime Italian cuisine, an extensive wine selection, one of the cleanest and quietest kitchens on earth, and…$$$Downtown
