Best Casual Restaurants in Southwest Garden

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AfftonCentral West EndClaytonCreve CoeurDes PeresDowntown St. Louis

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for fine wines

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66 restaurants available nearby

1. Olive + Oak

4.8

Exceptional(1414)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • St. Louis

Booked 70 times today

VIEW TODAY'S MENU HERE https://indd.adobe.com/view/4f193613-6d68-4eef-9d3c-177c76a63667. We set out to create a fun, lively, and approachable restaurant and bar in our own back yard — a friendly, bustling neighborhood spot where the very best in food and drink would be served in a welcoming setting. We are looking at every single detail to make sure that Olive+Oak will be the perfect place to enjoy great wine, craft beer, well made drinks and thoughtful, ingredient driven food with friends and family.

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2. Edera Italian Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(105)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 30 times today

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood. We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard. We look forward to serving you!

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3. Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.8

Exceptional(677)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 9 times today

Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.

4. Rigazzis

3.9

Excellent(54)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

At Rigazzi’s, our mission is simple – to consistently deliver an authentic taste of Italy in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are dedicated to preserving the rich culinary traditions of Historic Hill, striving to be the premier destination for genuine Italian-American dining in St. Louis. We are the oldest restaurant on The Hill, join us for a timeless experience!We aim to create memorable dining experiences, where each visit to Rigazzi’s is a journey through timeless flavors. We invite you to join us on this culinary adventure, as we continue to be a cornerstone of Historic Hill, offering the simple pleasures of good food and good company.

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5. High Bar Clayton Rooftop

4.3

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Clayton

Booked 22 times today

High Bar pays homage to the high standards and aspirations of Clayton’s business professionals. Inspired by the rigorous bar exam—a symbol of dedication and achievement—High Bar stands as a beacon for those who strive for excellence. With its industrial-chic design and panoramic skyline views, it is the perfect setting in which to sip a cocktail and enjoy sophisticated American-style cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients.High Bar provides a space for meaningful connections and memorable moments, reflecting the precision and creativity of the community. Here, the elevated standards of Clayton's professionals and residents are mirrored in every detail, raising the bar for rooftop dining experiences.

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6. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1894)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Soulard / Benton Park

Booked 25 times today

Frazer Cameron, executive chef and owner of Frazer’s restaurant, opened the doors to his now iconic restaurant in 1992 in historic Benton Park. Entrees at Frazer’s are inspired by tastes from around the globe, including French, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. Frazer’s also features an award winning wine & cocktail program, featuring over 50 classic & specialty craft cocktails. Located down the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, Frazer’s is perfect for appetizers and drinks with friends or for an entertaining dinner. We feature many different dining options such as a bar & lounge area, our main dining room, our upper level dining area, takeout. Frazer’s also features street side & patio dining (Outside dining is first come first serve). Please call for any inquiries.info@frazersgoodeats.com

7. Robust

4.4

Awesome(1279)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Webster Groves

Booked 6 times today

It is our desire to light a spark of adventure within you and encourage you to explore and rediscover a passion for life through truly experiencing what wine, food and hospitality are all about.When you experience wine, you experience life. Wine encompasses a world of history, food, travel, culture, and romance. Whether a novice wine drinker or expert, Robust wants to create an enjoyable and enriching experience that educates each guest to the next level. Sip wines, sample our tasting plates and shop our wines and gifts. Our menu of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and unique gourmet tasting plates are inspired by our wine selection.Wines are listed by Robust Factor™ - a friendly format to help you navigate through the vast world of wines. With more than 40 wines by the glass, wine flights, and a full bottle list, choose your favorites or our onsite sommeliers will be happy to accommodate you with a selection.

8. Chase Club

4.3

Awesome(256)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Central West End

Booked 6 times today

Inspired by bold designs of the Roarin 20’s and Art Deco 30’s, Chase Club at the historic Chase Park Plaza Hotel invokes the original spirit of times past. As Prohibition ended, the pendulum swung back to indulging & entertainment (Live Music, Great Food and Free Flowing Alcohol). Influenced by the Speakeasys and extravagant style of a bygone era, the concept for Chase Club was born. Chase Club features a well crafted gastro-pub menu, a huge bar, a dining area with large adjoining patio overlooking the Chase Park Plaza pool, and even a outdoor fireplace with seating area to keep you toasty on chilly nights. Big screen TVs and plush seating provide the perfect lounging atmosphere for an afternoon or evening of sports. Chase Club evokes an easier time with big style design, quality food and drink, and lively bands every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Enjoy brunch favorites every Saturday and Sunday!

9. O+O Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(570)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Webster Groves

Booked 41 times today

We are an Italian inspired, neighborhood restaurant bringing you food that is fresh, casual, and simple yet sophisticated. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt.

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10. Clover and the Bee

4.8

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • Webster Groves

A neighborhood café and wine bar from the people behind Olive + Oak, bringing you food & wine that is fresh, casual, and simple. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt. We open early offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and a seasonal breakfast menu. Our lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, and fresh salads. We open Thursday-Saturday evenings featuring an evolving menu of seasonal small plates from Executive Chef Mike Risk paired with wines that have been thoughtfully sourced to showcase the people that make them and the places they are from. A thoughtful list of local beer, cocktails and NA beverages are available to enjoy as well.Authentic. Unpretentious. Delicious.Walk in only for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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Kirsten
St. Louis •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
This food was excellent - we had 5 moms out celebrating birthdays - we had the spaghetti bolognese, the pepperoni pizza, the margarita pizza, brisselsprouts, burrata and 2 desserts! All of it was excellent !! We will be going back. I’m a huge pizza snob and this pizza was fantastic - also, the Brussels pouts are a must try and the dessert with the cookie crust
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Edera Italian EateryPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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4.7
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TomVIP
St. Louis •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Love this bar. It is a neighborhood spot for us. Love sitting at the bar. Good service. Good cocktails.
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High Bar Clayton RooftopPrice: Expensive• Tapas / Small Plates• Clayton
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4.3
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JenniferVIP
Kansas City / Kansas •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our server Eric was absolutely amazing! He handled our entire girls volleyball team with such ease (and grace) and the girls loved him! The food was fantastic!
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RigazzisPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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3.9
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David
St. Louis •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Dinner was very nice and the food was very good. Our waiter was very attentive and the service by all the staff was amazing. We enjoyed ourselves very much.
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Olive + OakPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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4.8
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BunnyVIP
St. Louis •30 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 27, 2025
Guidos has an interesting co-Italian and Spanish (tapas) menu. Service was excellent and the food was excellent.
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Guido's Pizza and TapasPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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4.8

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