The Central West End offers one of the city's best collections of restaurants and bars (so many, in fact, that we had to leave several worthy names off the list), most of which are along Euclid Avenue
Coffee Shop · Central West End · 116 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Though known for coffee, you can also buy sandwiches, smoothies, frappes, milkshakes, donuts, gourmet chocolate bars, truffles, bottled juice, ice cream, nachos...lots of stuff. http://bit.ly/14GdZgz
Riverfront Times: Balancing out the CWE with an unpretentious and welcoming atmosphere, Tom's attracts diverse and sometimes raucous crowds that keep the party going late into the night. http://bit.ly/14GdZgz
Mexican Restaurant · Central West End · 35 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Choose from a collection of tacos, such as the al pastor, grilled octopus and tasty pescado, with grilled or fried snapper, Napa cabbage slaw, chipotle crema and toasted pepitas.http://bit.ly/150Twlv
4584 Laclede Ave (Btw S. Euclid & N. Taylor), St Louis, MO
Cocktail Bar · Central West End · 73 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Drinks like Hell's Bells offer a spiced gin wonder made with Hayman's Old Tom Gin, Pimm's, a touch of sugar, absinthe and a sizable garnish of smoked red bell pepper. http://bit.ly/150Twlv
French Restaurant · Central West End · 47 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Try classics like cucumber bisque and beef Wellington, or standouts including beef short ribs braised with Schlafly, and yellowfin tuna crusted with black pepper and coriander.http://bit.ly/12WqmoP
French Restaurant · Central West End · 62 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Try the meltingly tender beef short ribs or a simple piece of salmon paired with braised leeks and lentils, and profiteroles and crème brûlée for dessert. http://bit.ly/12WqmoP
386 N Euclid Ave (at McPherson Ave.), St Louis, MO
Deli · Central West End · 19 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: This place is serious about sandwiches: they're towering stacks of meats and cheeses, including one of the city's standout roast beef sandwiches ("Love at First Bite"). http://bit.ly/1dfjDYH
Gastropub · Central West End · 62 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: The food is locally sourced, which makes specific recommendations difficult w/ the menu changing w/ the season, but we can guarantee that Dressel's will always bring its A game! http://bit.ly/1dfjDYH
5323 Northrup Avenue (at Maryland Ave), St Louis, MO
Cocktail Bar · The Hill · 98 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: We think the "Mocha Cappucino" cupcake is great with Shpilka vodka and club soda, and the "Summer Crush", pairs well with Absolut Mandarin and tonic. http://bit.ly/172hSMN
Salad Restaurant · Central West End · 13 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: The "Seoul Train" salad has grilled beef with greens, scallions and radishes in a spicy red chile-sesame sauce, or try the "Pueblito" featuring a tangy tomatillo-lime dressing. http://bit.ly/1dfjDYH