Saint Louis

Blueberry Hill is a must-see mainstay of St. Louis culture. This restaurant and music club, located in the Loop, is known as much for its food as for the amazing music. — Afar Magazine

Chef Kevin Willmann'™s artistry with everything from roast turkey to fried pig'™s head has earned him a loyal following. When ordering small plates, at least one should include house-made charcuterie. — Gayot

Annie Gunn's is still going strong, offering its fine renditions of steaks, potatoes and more, complemented by a wide-ranging wine selection. — Gayot

Specialties include halibut and steak au poivre. — Where

A “superior” menu of “fantastic” burgers and other traditional American-Italian fare awaits at this next-door sibling to Tony's, a “soigné” Downtown room run by a “splendid”, “old-school” staff. — Zagat

Popular treats from a take-out window. — Zagat

From the moment the elevator doors open onto a shimmering wall of falling water, Three Sixty is a treat for the senses. — Gayot

These daytime haunts serve brunch classics – from biscuits to burgers – alongside craft coffees and cocktails in cheery, light-filled spaces with pale woods and warm vibes. — Zagat

Rooster is a wake-up call for the senses. — Gayot

We particularly enjoy the roasted beet and fresh goat cheese gratin with a Spanish Grenache. Some dishes are easy to pair with wines. — Gayot

Once a week, the chefs create curry from the signature ingredients of Thai food: lemon grass, chilies, makrut limes, garlic, coconut milk and fish oil, among others. — Gayot

Roaring 20’s martini bar meets family-friendly ice cream parlor at this popular Midtown destination. — On the Grid

Since 1913, the Karandzieff family has served ice cream, chocolate and lunch to everyone in this old North Side neighborhood. It specializes in elaborate sundaes and rock-solid ice cream sodas. — Gayot

This affordable Clayton Italian from chef-owner Gerard Craft specializes in homemade pastas and wood-fired pizzas with his signature creative touches (there's a kid's menu too). — Zagat

Housed in a former downtown brothel from the 1840s, Broadway Oyster Bar is the kind of place you go to in the early afternoon and end up spending the next 12 hours at. — The Infatuation

The best antidote for hungry mouths is the Scottish Arms. — On the Grid

A wide and crowd-pleasing menu, with appetizers like pulled-pork nachos and unadilla flatbread, which make way for soups, chopped salads, and entrées including steak, shrimp and grits. — Where

New American tapas, a concise list of entrees and signature cocktails make up the menu at this cool hangout in the Central West End. — Zagat

How can one restaurant simultaneously please families with picky eaters and the young and hip? Burgers and ice cream. — Afar Magazine

Located in the basement of Olio, this sleek dining space focuses on seasonal Mediterranean fare presented on à la carte, prix fixe and tasting menus matched with a wide-ranging wine list. — Zagat