The tri-tip sandwich tops the eponymous flavorful steak cut with caramelized onion, sauteed mushroom and a kicky blue cheese-horseradish sauce. (Ian Froeb) Read more.
Mike Shannon’s has been turning out top-notch steaks, Caesar salads and jumbo baked potatoes for almost 3 decades. And its Outfield offers primo people-watching before and after games. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
If you are going to indulge on game day, go for the good stuff — crepes stuffed with goat cheese and basil, Missouri sausage and spiced apple or sirloin steak and blue cheese. (Diane Toroian Keaggy)
Mississippi Artillery Punch packs a lot of complex, warming layers into one ciderlike drink. If you're hungry, try the mushroom pizza or the Korean BBQ pork tacos. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
"Hotel bar" evokes images of dark wood, dirty martinis and rolling suitcases. But here, you'll also find good beer, a better-than-bar-food menu and 18 TVs so you don't miss any action. (Evan S. Benn)
With an Abita beer and a slice of alligator cheesecake, Broadway Oyster Bar is about as close as you can get to New Orleans in St. Louis. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Gelateria's grilled cheese panini is made with lots of creamy, melty Muenster on big slices of sourdough. Pair it with a hot cup of tomato bisque for a perfect winter pick-me-up. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Anthony's shares a kitchen with Tony's but fortunately not its prices or dress code. Try the tuna Caesar. Anthony's is not for a large group. (Diane Toroian Keaggy)
Don't care for the taste of absinthe but still want to get in on the craze at Lola's new absinthe bar? Try the Oberon martini: absinthe, Chambord, champagne and pineapple juice. (Gabe Hartwig)
There's something elementally comforting about sweating through an order of Sen's spicy Fire Rice — with chicken, beef, shrimp or veggies. (Evan S. Benn)
New Haven's 2nd Shift Brewing Co. added Egyptian hibiscus flowers to its Hibiscus Wit, which will cool you down with its herbal and citrus flavors and smooth, wheaty finish. (Evan S. Benn)
Wow! I don't usually write comments, but I got the swordfish special and it was the best swordfish I have ever tasted! The chipotle sauce and bean cakes were absolutely amazing!!
Trivia on Tuesday nights 9pm. They offer $40 bar cash for the winning teams! Guinness $5 pints! After 9.
the house-made horseradish sauce that comes with the onion sticks is y-u-m. also, if your order cheese cubes, you can ask for a mix of cheddar and pepper jack instead of one or the other.
It's always happy hour: 3-7 p.m. Mon-Fri & 10 p.m.-midnight Sun-Wed, with $4 'ritas, $2 drafts & $3 wells. We love Rose's Favorite Margarita, but try the Vegas for a caffeinated twist. (Gabe Hartwig)
Try the ready-made Super Food Salad: kale with sunflower kernels, Craisins, edamame, grape tomatoes, carrots, red onions, blueberries, cashews and pomegranate-blueberry vinaigrette. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Craving quality Chinese food in a hurry? Bamboo Bistro to the rescue. This downtown spot also is open later than most Chinese places — including weekends — and has a buffet.
Copia's version of surf and turf ($34.95) is charmingly retro, a filet topped with a generous portion of king crab doused with hollandaise. (Joe Bonwich) Read more.
Try the calzone, which comes stuffed with mozzarella and two toppings. Our fave: pepperoni and mushroom. Big enough for two meals -- unless you're really hungry.
The homemade chips and bleu cheese sauce at Caleco's are to die for. And they're open late, too. Win, win.
Buffalo chicken wrap is the best! Glad the former Wehbe's Safari has reopened and improved.
You really can't beat the price ($7) for this expansive buffet. The downside: Mr. Currys is only open 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Can you go to a place with chocolate in its name and *not* try the chocolate martini? We can't. Cafe Cioccolato's chocolate martini is sumptuous and rich, and it's sweet but won't cause a toothache. Read more.
Try the Wasabi Special roll, topped with spicy crunch and spicy mayo. Delicious. And the St. Louis-named rolls — Washington Avenue and Clayton — add a local touch to the menu.
I'm recently addicted to Hunan Manor, which is open till 10 p.m. (yay!) and delivers (yay!!). And you can't go wrong with the dinner-for-two special: two entrees, plus soup or soda, for about $13.
The TBA is the “can’t miss” at Caruso’s: salty bacon alongside the sweet richness of avocado and substance of fresh turkey breast, nestled into excellent wheat bread. (Betha Whitlow) Read more.
I love the Opening Day, a light, crisp cocktail with cucumber vodka, watermelon Pucker, agave nectar and mint leaves. Summertime in a glass. (Gabe Hartwig)
If you order 1/2 sandwich & soup or chips, they always give you the whole sandwich.
Go for the porterhouse for 2, quality cut and plenty of meat got a surf and turf so we got the crab and cheese stuffed carribean lobster it was amazing!!!! Great service scott is the man!!!
Absolute best and pretty healthy meal you can get for cheap! Check out pita pit and you won't be disappointed
The all-local draft beer selection is reason enough to stop by. And the selection of burgers is broad; try the Buzzed: espresso-rubbed local beef with blue cheese, apples and bacon). (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Blood & Sand is one of the best new restaurants to hit town in several years. If it has a significant flaw, it's too many nightly specials. (Joe Bonwich) Read more.
Great service and atmosphere. We love the Spiced Apple Martini and the Grande Blonde. But the business hours are confusing, so call before you go. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
This is the best tea room I've ever been too! Loved the cream tea and the breakfast sandwich. Casual atmosphere with delicious yet affordable food!
At a place known for its sand and tacos, you can't go wrong with a margarita ($3.50). And if you're not on a volleyball team, call ahead before you go to make sure they'll be open. (Gabe Hartwig)
It's not on the menu, but they have 2 double cheeseburgers for $3 all the time.
The bartenders here are amazing. This place is the hidden treasure of downtown St. Louis.
Green Turkey is awsome. Great specials: mon free chips/cookie and drink with a footlong purchase. Tues $2 turkey. Wed double stamp
Mac and cheese is pure creamy deliciousness!!! Sign up for panera card free and get free stuff!
It's the only Micky D's downtown so they have a monopoly on chicken nuggets and quarter pounders. Be sure to check your bag for straws before driving away. Twice they have forgotten them with me. Boo
6 Nations Rugby Championship matches are shown here. The pub shows soccer and rugby matches every week. Brunch is also available. Read more.
The food is expensive but good.And the music is great.It is worth checking out..
Happy hour menu is amazing! 5-7 and 10-close, half off great maki and nigiri and drinks!
Charming greasy spoon. Killer breakfasts and burgers. Even better people watching.
The oriental salad is the best in my opinion. Don't forget the seating in the hall if it looks crowded
For a lunch bite on the Landing, portobello salad with goat-cheese croutons is a sure bet. Pair it with an award-winning Golden Pilsner. (Evan S. Benn)
Island Jerk sauce rules. Back table on the patio lets one watch the mighty Mississippi roll by.
Cheapest drinks on the landing by far. Avoid paying unnecessary cover charges and head to sundeckers for a good time.
Cielo is among the most expensive restaurants in town, but it's possible to experience it on a budget via a $35 four-course tasting menu with a reasonable number of choices. (Joe Bonwich) Read more.
One of the underrated restaurants in downtown St. Louis. Their Phos are comparable to Mai Lee's, and their sushi is also fine though inconsistent. Try Kumo Roll with caviar if your budget permits.
A recent menu update added some satisfying items, but don't try to lure us away from the fish-'n'-fries. To drink, try a cask-conditioned beer like the hopped-up Schlafly APA. (Evan S. Benn)
For cheap drinks and cheap grub, the Pour House is hard to beat. Grab three friends and give the Shotski a try. (Gabe Hartwig)
Get the dulce de leche fro yo with waffle cone pieces and cookie dough bites. SOOOO GOOD!!
Syberg's unbreaded wings come bathed in a mustardy sauce that's an acquired taste -- and we dig it. If you want 'em hotter, try the original or "suicide" versions. (Evan S. Benn & Joe Holleman)
The French fries are amazing and made fresh from potatoes in the back! Try Jim's special White Russian
Try the grilled pepper tenderloin sandwich! It has tender beef w/fried onion straws&brown sauce! Yummy
Excellent Soups and Chili! Great spot that has all the stuff you need, and very friendly people!
Try a tasty Right Angle, made with Flor de Caña rum, rosemary-soaked port, grapefruit, Angostura bitters and Collaboration PiPA, introduced by 4 Hands for Pi's downtown spot. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Try the Figgy Piggy: a big, fluffy pocket stuffed with figs, bacon and balsamic onions, mingling with mozzarella and creamy Boursin and ricotta. It’s sweet-and-savory perfection. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Vegetarians, vegans or those seeking a lighter lunch should be happy with a sesame-tofu banh mi, which had a delightful hint of sweet mint and a tangy kick from kimchi. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
The all-you-can-eat sushi wasn’t prepared hours ago, and it doesn’t travel on a conveyor belt. It’s made to order, and it’s so affordable that you can keep ordering until you're full. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Flying Saucer is a beer-lover’s dream come true, with 80 beers on draft and hundreds more in bottles. The food is tempting enough to keep you around to order another round of brews. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Get the 9 beer sampler and get an idea if the range of beers. Great atmosphere. Order food if needed from local delivery or food trucks.
Tempting as it is to go the cheese-and-charcuterie route, skip that page of the menu and head for executive chef Joseph Hemp's hot creations. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
I love the smoked brisket sandwich, filled with beef, Swiss cheese and barbecue sauce. The 7-inch sandwich is a filling meal; get the footlong, and you’ll be expected to share. (Gabe Hartwig) Read more.
Cool setup. Recommend getting there a few minutes early to look thru the large menu and to get familiar with the in-theatre, electronic ordering system.
Treat your valentine to one of Al's old-school deserts: a chocolate souffle. It's made with chocolate liqueur, grated chocolate and hot fudge. (Diane Toroian Keaggy)
Best Italian food in town, try the toasted raviolis, original dumpling style family recipe unique only to St. Louis. Wonderful food from a wonderful Italian family tradition!
The Fifth Wheel provides 4 Hands with upscale bar food, like grilled wings finished with peach-habanero sauce and a BLT slathered with spicy, smoky chipotle mayo. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
Have a little taste before you indulge. The selection changes often so don't worry if your favorites aren't there, try something new and come back another day. :)
The overall feel of Alumni is rote replication, yet the cauliflower mac and cheese — roasted cauliflower and pancetta with noodles tossed in a thick four-cheese sauce — is a highlight. (Ian Froeb) Read more.
Hiro’s bahn mi with brisket is worth paying double what a Vietnamese restaurant would charge. The meat is more tender and flavorful than the brisket that many barbecue joints turn out. (Ian Froeb) Read more.
Did you reserve a table? We hope so. Also, downtown residents get in free with valid ID or proof of residence (63101 or 63103 ZIP codes). (Gabe Hartwig)
The Friday special, Shrimp Po'boy is awesome. Lots of grilled Cajun shrimp on the sandwich.
