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

Popular treats from a take-out window. — 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

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

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

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

A potato house, of course --- soup, skins, chips fried in-house, not to mention garlic mashed and ones stuffed with pork sausage. — Gayot

Swanky snacks in a restored Jazz Age hotel. — Travel + Leisure

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

Coastal seafood highlights the menu at this cheery spot in Benton Park, turning out both signature and classic dishes, plus raw bar fare that's flown in daily. — Zagat

There's usually a wait at this popular Hill restaurant, but relaxing in the cocktail lounge is part of the experience. — Fodor's

Bon Appetit counts the pizzas at Rigazzi’s as among the best in the country. — Where

Shrimp tikka masala, chicken tandoori and chicken krahi are a few of the kitchen’s popular entrées. — Where

The Block pays tribute to that era with a full service meat counter complemented by artisanal appetizers and a locally inspired, seasonally changing menu. — On the Grid

There's an old-fashioned feel to this handsome Downtown dining room, which is known for steak, fish, lamb, and veal dishes. Jackets are recommended. — Fodor's

Owner David Bailey knows a thing or two about creating unique, popular dining destinations (think Bailey’s Range, Rooster, Bridge Tap House), and Small Batch is no exception. — On the Grid