Guidebook for St. Louis
Food Scene
It's the neighborhood go-to place. Best bakery items, friendly staff, outdoor seating, Breakfast and Lunch are casual; dinner is table service. Best bear claws & known for their gooey butter cake
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Russell's on Macklind
5400 Murdoch AveIt's the neighborhood go-to place. Best bakery items, friendly staff, outdoor seating, Breakfast and Lunch are casual; dinner is table service. Best bear claws & known for their gooey butter cake
Best place to watch a sporting event via numerous TV's, large bar and restaurant, outdoor seating, fabulous menu, super friendly.
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Joey B's on the Hill
2524 Hampton AveBest place to watch a sporting event via numerous TV's, large bar and restaurant, outdoor seating, fabulous menu, super friendly.
Starbucks
4656 Maryland AveWiFi, comfortable sit down inside or out, drive-thru.
Best pizza nearby! (Dewey's is also a favorite as is Joey B's). This is their newest location w/a bar area (good if you are dining alone) and lots of TV's.
JJ Twig's Pizza & Pub
5600 Hampton AveBest pizza nearby! (Dewey's is also a favorite as is Joey B's). This is their newest location w/a bar area (good if you are dining alone) and lots of TV's.
Love their new menu --really getting healthy! Comfortable place to relax and unwind with a latte, coffee, tea, soda. Free WiFi and outdoor dining.
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St. Louis Bread Co.
1008 Loughborough AveLove their new menu --really getting healthy! Comfortable place to relax and unwind with a latte, coffee, tea, soda. Free WiFi and outdoor dining.
A favorite for all seasons! Great Italian restaurant with outdoor seating.
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Onesto Pizza & Trattoria
5401 Finkman StA favorite for all seasons! Great Italian restaurant with outdoor seating.
I love the variety of Asian inspired dishes like Curry or Pad Thai and now you can have fresh spinach instead of noodles. Fresh, inexpensive, always good.
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Noodles and Company
64 Hampton Village PlazaI love the variety of Asian inspired dishes like Curry or Pad Thai and now you can have fresh spinach instead of noodles. Fresh, inexpensive, always good.
On the famous ROUTE 66! Best frozen custard with dozens of ways to make it interesting. Don't let lines intimidate you--goes fast. My mom used to carhop here on rollerskates in the late 1940's.
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Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand BlvdOn the famous ROUTE 66! Best frozen custard with dozens of ways to make it interesting. Don't let lines intimidate you--goes fast. My mom used to carhop here on rollerskates in the late 1940's.
Mostly carry out. It's a very popular place, sandwiches on homemade bread!
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Mom's Deli
4412 Jamieson AveMostly carry out. It's a very popular place, sandwiches on homemade bread!
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
5409 Hampton AveExcellent service, an array of food and ice cream products.
The Mack (Bar & Grill)
4615 Macklind AveHaven't been yet, heard great things.
Lion's Choice
6630 Chippewa StFavorite fast-food sandwich place. Yummy roast beef or ham/cheese sandwiches!
Adam's Smokehouse
2819 Watson RdHeard spectacular things! Best BBQ around
LoRusso's Cucina
3121 Watson RdMmmmm, some of the best pasta dishes you've ever had.
Andre's Ribs
6037 Chippewa StHaven't tried it but I've heard rave reviews.
Brasserie by Niche
4580 Laclede AveFrench decadence...need I say more. It's above excellent...
One of many restaurants owned by this chef/owner and always on top of his game with unique items.
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Acero
7266 Manchester RdOne of many restaurants owned by this chef/owner and always on top of his game with unique items.
People flock here for their wings and pizza! Sports on TV. Eat in or carry out, outdoor dining also.
St. Louis Pizza & Wings
739 US-67People flock here for their wings and pizza! Sports on TV. Eat in or carry out, outdoor dining also.
Pueblo Solis
5127 Hampton AveAuthentic mexican cuisine with outdoor patio. Has a bar area also
Authentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine and delicious hand tossed crust & flavors that meld together! Excellent bar with numerous TV's, propane gas/glass fireplace is striking. Comfortable and classy atmosphere without the high price tag.
Dado's Cafe
5425 Hampton AveAuthentic Greek/Mediterranean cuisine and delicious hand tossed crust & flavors that meld together! Excellent bar with numerous TV's, propane gas/glass fireplace is striking. Comfortable and classy atmosphere without the high price tag.
Cafe Nova
5611 S Kingshighway BlvdMediterranean food - delicious Salmon Panini, chicken kabobs, salads.
Their Chicago grinder is the best! I've heard the pizza is outstanding so just judging by the sandwiches, I'd say AMEN to that.
Bellacino's Pizza & Grinders Hampton
4260 Hampton AveTheir Chicago grinder is the best! I've heard the pizza is outstanding so just judging by the sandwiches, I'd say AMEN to that.
St Louis Original cracker thin crust with provel cheese. Pronounced EE-MO's. Family owned and operated throughout St Louis.
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Imo's Pizza
1000 Hampton AveSt Louis Original cracker thin crust with provel cheese. Pronounced EE-MO's. Family owned and operated throughout St Louis.
Casual Italian restaurant has been a go-to for locals over 25 years. Delicious meals, intimate setting. Nice bar if you are solo or have to wait. Outdoor patio.
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Trattoria Marcella
3600 Watson RdCasual Italian restaurant has been a go-to for locals over 25 years. Delicious meals, intimate setting. Nice bar if you are solo or have to wait. Outdoor patio.
One of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in town because the owners are Lebanese and great hosts. Indoor or outdoor dining in an authentic middle-eastern setting.
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Aya Sofia Restaurant
6671 Chippewa StOne of my favorite Mediterranean restaurants in town because the owners are Lebanese and great hosts. Indoor or outdoor dining in an authentic middle-eastern setting.
Not only do they have an extensive line up of the best deli sandwiches made with only Boars Head meats and cheeses, but a huge array of nicely cut meats, a nice assortment of beers to go and a small grocery. Highly prized by locals.
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LeGrand's Market & Catering
4414 Donovan AveNot only do they have an extensive line up of the best deli sandwiches made with only Boars Head meats and cheeses, but a huge array of nicely cut meats, a nice assortment of beers to go and a small grocery. Highly prized by locals.
In the middle of our park, this darling little coffee shop serves your latte or soda while Jr. is playing on the enormous playground or you watch a tennis match nearby. Outdoor only.
Lanai Coffee In Francis Park
In the middle of our park, this darling little coffee shop serves your latte or soda while Jr. is playing on the enormous playground or you watch a tennis match nearby. Outdoor only.
Catch an excellent sunset and dine on some of the best fare in our little area. This casual restaurant has a very small bar yet a good liquor selection, ready-made take home food and is also a restaurant with indoor and covered outdoor seating. Locals love this place.
Edibles & Essentials
5815 Hampton AveCatch an excellent sunset and dine on some of the best fare in our little area. This casual restaurant has a very small bar yet a good liquor selection, ready-made take home food and is also a restaurant with indoor and covered outdoor seating. Locals love this place.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful park with gardens on each corner and down the middle is the Lily pond with unique mosaic art pieces. This is the centerpiece of St Louis Hills where I live. Benches dot the interior and perimeter of the park. Tennis, handball, racquetball, gardens, playgrounds, walking/running any time of day or night it's safe.
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Francis Park
Beautiful park with gardens on each corner and down the middle is the Lily pond with unique mosaic art pieces. This is the centerpiece of St Louis Hills where I live. Benches dot the interior and perimeter of the park. Tennis, handball, racquetball, gardens, playgrounds, walking/running any time of day or night it's safe.
One of the best botanical gardens in the USA! World renowned Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, Children's garden, home gardening, Climatron, fountains, rose gardens, Henry Shaw's house, English woodland garden.
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Grădina Botanică din Missouri
4344 Shaw BlvdOne of the best botanical gardens in the USA! World renowned Japanese Garden, Chinese Garden, Children's garden, home gardening, Climatron, fountains, rose gardens, Henry Shaw's house, English woodland garden.
The oldest Victorian walking Park in the United States. Gazebos, lake, fountain, Food Truck Fridays, Farmers Market on Saturdays and one of the best brunches on Sunday only at Cafe Madeleine.
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Parcul Tower Grove
4257 Northeast DriveThe oldest Victorian walking Park in the United States. Gazebos, lake, fountain, Food Truck Fridays, Farmers Market on Saturdays and one of the best brunches on Sunday only at Cafe Madeleine.
Overlooks the Mississippi River with walking and biking paths that can be challenging. Fantastic views of the river.
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Parcul Bee Tree
2701 Finestown AveOverlooks the Mississippi River with walking and biking paths that can be challenging. Fantastic views of the river.
Excellent hiking and biking trails with stunning views from the bluffs overlooking the Meramec River. This is not flat nor even terrain. Wildly popular place.
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Parcul de stat Castlewood
1401 Kiefer Creek RdExcellent hiking and biking trails with stunning views from the bluffs overlooking the Meramec River. This is not flat nor even terrain. Wildly popular place.
Entertainment & Activities
The Zoo, Art Museum, The Muny (June thru Aug), Golf, Tennis, lakes, ponds, walking/jogging/biking paths, Shakespeare in the Park (June), The Boathouse w/paddleboats, Worlds Fair Pavillion, Grand Basin
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Forest Park
5595 Grand DrThe Zoo, Art Museum, The Muny (June thru Aug), Golf, Tennis, lakes, ponds, walking/jogging/biking paths, Shakespeare in the Park (June), The Boathouse w/paddleboats, Worlds Fair Pavillion, Grand Basin
Ballpark Village is a must see next to our new stadium. Metrolink station next door
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Stadionul Busch
700 Clark AveBallpark Village is a must see next to our new stadium. Metrolink station next door
Nationally-recognized children's museum of hands-on exhibits and experiments, fun things to crawl thru and slide down. It's an indoor amusement park.
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The Magic House, Muzeul Copiilor din St. Louis
516 S Kirkwood RdNationally-recognized children's museum of hands-on exhibits and experiments, fun things to crawl thru and slide down. It's an indoor amusement park.
This is the MUST-SEE-DO place in town!! So unbelievably unique you'll want to know who the brainchild was! Full of architecture from our beloved city's tear downs but it's a masterpiece of FUN! It's pretty much an indoor amusement park with no electronic rides but kids and adults (who are limber) will have a blast, guaranteed.
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Muzeul Orașului
750 N 16th StThis is the MUST-SEE-DO place in town!! So unbelievably unique you'll want to know who the brainchild was! Full of architecture from our beloved city's tear downs but it's a masterpiece of FUN! It's pretty much an indoor amusement park with no electronic rides but kids and adults (who are limber) will have a blast, guaranteed.
Seeing a movie in the round here is always an experience!! Be sure to get there at least 20 minutes before the start of the show. IMAX
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Omnimax Theater
5050 Oakland AveSeeing a movie in the round here is always an experience!! Be sure to get there at least 20 minutes before the start of the show. IMAX
One of the best places to take the kids for hands on learning experiences.
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Centrul de Științe Saint Louis
5050 Oakland AveOne of the best places to take the kids for hands on learning experiences.
FREE! World-famous and voted the #1 Zoo in the USA in 2017. We're really proud of this place.
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Grădina zoologică Saint Louis
1 Government DrFREE! World-famous and voted the #1 Zoo in the USA in 2017. We're really proud of this place.
Arts & Culture
I don't gamble nor condone it, but some people do so here is a suggestion!
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Casino River City
777 River City Casino BlvdI don't gamble nor condone it, but some people do so here is a suggestion!
Stunning byzantine era movie theatre come live theatre built in the 20's (?). Open for tours behind the scenes as well as live theatre and concerts. Must see.
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Vulpea Fabuloasă
527 N Grand BlvdStunning byzantine era movie theatre come live theatre built in the 20's (?). Open for tours behind the scenes as well as live theatre and concerts. Must see.
This outdoor theatre celebrated 100 years of existence in 2018. Broadway and off-Broadway comes to STL every week June through August in an 11,000 seat ampitheatre with 1,500 seats being free in the last 9 rows. It's a St Louis tradition to go to THE MUNY even in 90 degree heat!
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Municipal Theatre Association
1 Theatre DrThis outdoor theatre celebrated 100 years of existence in 2018. Broadway and off-Broadway comes to STL every week June through August in an 11,000 seat ampitheatre with 1,500 seats being free in the last 9 rows. It's a St Louis tradition to go to THE MUNY even in 90 degree heat!
Walking park with art sculptures sprinkled throughout.
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Parcul de Sculpturi Laumeier
12580 Rott RdWalking park with art sculptures sprinkled throughout.
The National Museum of Transportation
2933 Barrett Station Rd Excellent place for children
Live music outdoors during the summer. Check the schedule. Hugely popular and entertaining museum with excellent exhibits and talks.
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Muzeul de Istorie din Missouri
5700 Lindell Blvd Live music outdoors during the summer. Check the schedule. Hugely popular and entertaining museum with excellent exhibits and talks.
Sightseeing
The "painted lady" homes surround the park along with a dozen restaurants, cafes, a brewery and then just off the park is 1111 Mississippi, PW Pizza, Hamilton Urban Steakhouse and Vin de Set with an amazing rooftop patio and downtown views.
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Lafayette Square
The "painted lady" homes surround the park along with a dozen restaurants, cafes, a brewery and then just off the park is 1111 Mississippi, PW Pizza, Hamilton Urban Steakhouse and Vin de Set with an amazing rooftop patio and downtown views.
Stunning remodel in 2017-2018 of the grounds and the museum but the view hasn't changed nor the ride to the top! Same cable cars as in 1968 only faster ride to the top now. The museum showcases the westward expansion so plan to spend 2 hours there before or after going up.
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Arcul Gateway
Stunning remodel in 2017-2018 of the grounds and the museum but the view hasn't changed nor the ride to the top! Same cable cars as in 1968 only faster ride to the top now. The museum showcases the westward expansion so plan to spend 2 hours there before or after going up.
A cute walkable bedroom community with shops, restaurants, cafes.
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Webster Groves
A cute walkable bedroom community with shops, restaurants, cafes.
Darling historic walkable community with a plethora of shops, restaurants and farmers market in downtown.
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Kirkwood
Darling historic walkable community with a plethora of shops, restaurants and farmers market in downtown.
WWII men and women passed through here on the way to and from the war. Gorgeous building--mostly vacant of its tenants except the hotel. The Hilton hotel is one of the anchor tenants.
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St. Louis Union Station Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton
1820 Market StWWII men and women passed through here on the way to and from the war. Gorgeous building--mostly vacant of its tenants except the hotel. The Hilton hotel is one of the anchor tenants.
They just expanded and there is a fabulous restaurant, not to mention the view is terrific.
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Muzeul de Artă Saint Louis
1 Fine Arts DrThey just expanded and there is a fabulous restaurant, not to mention the view is terrific.
The Jewel Box
Lovely indoor plants and flower shows. Free or very inexpensive.
Is an area to the east of Forest Park that offers eclectic dining cafe and desert options, nightlife scene, cobblestone streets, lots of outdoor dining options, a few shops/bookstores. Located next to the historic Chase Park Plaza high rise hotel/apartments with it's own public movie theatre.
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Central West End
Is an area to the east of Forest Park that offers eclectic dining cafe and desert options, nightlife scene, cobblestone streets, lots of outdoor dining options, a few shops/bookstores. Located next to the historic Chase Park Plaza high rise hotel/apartments with it's own public movie theatre.
There is nothing taller than the Arch in St Louis and it has just undergone a million dollar plus renovation of the grounds and museum. If you are the only one in the group afraid of heights, you can experience the exact same thing on the ground while they are up 630 feet!
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Vechea Curte de Justiție
11 N 4th StThere is nothing taller than the Arch in St Louis and it has just undergone a million dollar plus renovation of the grounds and museum. If you are the only one in the group afraid of heights, you can experience the exact same thing on the ground while they are up 630 feet!
Originally settled by Germans but now overtaken by the Italians where generations of families have operated bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants. Delightful walkable neighborhood.
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The Hill
Originally settled by Germans but now overtaken by the Italians where generations of families have operated bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants. Delightful walkable neighborhood.
Downtown now has a history walk on Saturday mornings, you can choose from 4 different narrated and guided tours. Plenty of rich history, gorgeous architecture, beautiful gardens and planters, lots to see and do.
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Downtown
Downtown now has a history walk on Saturday mornings, you can choose from 4 different narrated and guided tours. Plenty of rich history, gorgeous architecture, beautiful gardens and planters, lots to see and do.
Clayton is the central business district and features excellent casual and upscale restaurants, The Ritz Carlton, Shaw Park with Olympic sized pool, lots of eclectic shopping.
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Clayton
Clayton is the central business district and features excellent casual and upscale restaurants, The Ritz Carlton, Shaw Park with Olympic sized pool, lots of eclectic shopping.
Come see how they make root beer and other fine sodas at this family-owned business in The Loop in University City.
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Fitz's
6605 Delmar BlvdCome see how they make root beer and other fine sodas at this family-owned business in The Loop in University City.
Drinks & Nightlife
A new restaurant by the famous Gerard Craft, Chef/owner of numerous established and thriving STL restaurants. Top of the Four Seasons Hotel with views of the Mississippi River, Gateway Arch and spectacular sunsets. The outdoor dining on the rooftop with reflecting pools, outdoor bar, and firepits is very romantic.
Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis
999 N 2nd StA new restaurant by the famous Gerard Craft, Chef/owner of numerous established and thriving STL restaurants. Top of the Four Seasons Hotel with views of the Mississippi River, Gateway Arch and spectacular sunsets. The outdoor dining on the rooftop with reflecting pools, outdoor bar, and firepits is very romantic.
It's the craft brewery, restaurant and bar with outdoor dining. Menu items like bison chili or beer bread with cheese dip, or roasted half chicken. Huge bar area with TVs.
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Schlafly Bottleworks
7260 Southwest AveIt's the craft brewery, restaurant and bar with outdoor dining. Menu items like bison chili or beer bread with cheese dip, or roasted half chicken. Huge bar area with TVs.
The Haven
6625 Morgan Ford RdExcellent food and a great bar.
Haven't been here yet, it has only been open a short time but very popular with bands playing regularly.
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National Blues Museum
615 Washington AveHaven't been here yet, it has only been open a short time but very popular with bands playing regularly.
Lovely hilly setting amongst the idyllic vineyards, excellent live music, great food made on premises, and selections of Missouri wines made there along with a tour. About 60 miles west of me.
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Montelle Winery
201 Montelle DrLovely hilly setting amongst the idyllic vineyards, excellent live music, great food made on premises, and selections of Missouri wines made there along with a tour. About 60 miles west of me.
Restaurant by day and nightclub/bar in the evenings with swings suspended from ceiling instead of bar stools. Live music and dancing.
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Boogaloo
7344 Manchester RdRestaurant by day and nightclub/bar in the evenings with swings suspended from ceiling instead of bar stools. Live music and dancing.
Getting Around
Amtrak arrives here and you could take a train ride to the quaint German town of Hermann with a few wineries and beer gardens or Washington, MO for dining and views overlooking the river.
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Kirkwood Station
110 W Argonne DrAmtrak arrives here and you could take a train ride to the quaint German town of Hermann with a few wineries and beer gardens or Washington, MO for dining and views overlooking the river.
Nearest station to catch our light rail system into Forest Park and/or downtown and Lambert Airport
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Shrewsbury-Lansdowne I-44 station
7201 Lansdowne AveNearest station to catch our light rail system into Forest Park and/or downtown and Lambert Airport