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Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.8
(1,246)
To better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required. Thank you for not wearing: athletic shorts, uncovered sports bras or other bra-style tops, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or any clothing with offensive language or images. Men’s shirts must have sleeves. Athletic leggings, joggers or sweatpants are welcome in our bar area.
**Established in 2018.
St. Louis' "Best New Steakhouse" serving only 100% Heritage Black Angus Midwest beef and produce from our restaurants on site greenhouse. Join us now for an intimate unparalleled urban farm to table experience in the heart of Downtown St. Louis.
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Stone Turtle
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(1,152)
Stone Turtle is an American Restaurant and Whiskey Bar located in the heart of Dogtown, Saint Louis, just south of Turtle Park.
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The Lemp Mansion
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(1,110)
Looking for a unique place to dine! Come enjoy the haunted historic Lemp Mansion. We offer a variety of dishes, from Beef Wellington to Eggplant Parmesan. Make sure to save room for a delicious Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, our flaming desserts prepared table-side. On Sundays, we serve Family-Style Chicken Dinner, all you care to eat!
After lunch or dinner take a wander around the main floor. There are many beautiful aspects to see, from the hand painted ceiling in the Parlor to the original vault doors leading into our museum & gift shop. The Lemp mansion was originally the home of the biggest beer barons of their time.
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant has been open for 41 years! Come see why we are "famous from ghost to ghost!"
For more information visit us at lempmansion.com
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O+O Pizza
Top-rated food
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Price: Moderate
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Pizzeria
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4.8
(551)
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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Cobalt Smoke & Sea
Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.9
(910)
Cobalt Smoke & Sea is a bridge that connects uniquely different food sources — the rustic farmlands and the open air sea — and brings them under one illuminated space to create an alluring experience where culinary creativity, globally inspired flavors, and hungry curiosity intersect.
Our chef has meticulously created every Cobalt Smoke & Sea recipe through his deep love for the craft of food and those who will be enjoying it. It is through the selection of ingredients, care of crafting, and joy of presenting our dishes that we offer you true artisanal food with global inspiration. We invite you to share curiosity, tastes, and laughter over any of our dishes. Welcome to our table.
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Olive + Oak
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(1,368)
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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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(7,125)
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.
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Brasserie by Niche
Price: Moderate
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French
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4.8
(4,169)
Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.
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Rated Test Kitchen
Price: Moderate
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Unspecified
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4.7
(64)
Rated Test Kitchen is an intimate Dinner Club. Our intent is to give our guests a unique dining experience like no other. Our evolving Menu, prepared by award-winning Culinary Creatives, features seven courses, and you (our Guests) will get to Rate each course. It’s time to channel your inner food critic and enjoy our innovative cuisine.
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Dominic's on the Hill
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(1,111)
Dominic and Jackie Galati purchased Dominic's on the Hill in 1971 and moved in above the restaurant. Within two years, Dominic began winning national awards and has continued to do so for the last 40 years. This is an exceptional restaurant with fine Italian cuisine, professional, friendly service, & an extensive wine list. Dominic oversees the kitchen,and the menu includes fresh seafood, veal, tenderloin, lamb, and many other choices. The restaurant has a Florentine atmosphere, with low lighting, white tablecloths, & classic oil paintings. Dominic's has been honored by DIRONA, 2001 Restaurant Hall of Fame, 1999 International Award of Excellence, The Epicurean Award & was voted one of the two best Italian Restaurants in the country by Conde Nast Traveller.
The second floor of the restaurant is available for private parties of 15-65. Please call for details. Smaller parties up to 18 people can be accommodated downstairs as well as larger parties up to 150.
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Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(4,543)
Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Eleven Eleven Mississippi is located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored historic brick warehouse. Their reputation for exceptional cuisine & wine delivered with unprecedented style has made Eleven Eleven Mississippi St. Louis' most exciting destination restaurant.
Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Eleven Eleven Mississippi offers a casual rustic yet upscale & trendy atmosphere. The creative use of space is accentuated by an open display kitchen where the oak fired brick oven takes center stage as well as a glass enclosed wine cellar designed to double as a private dining area. The natural elements of hardwoods, brick, & copper along with two fireplaces situated in the main dining room & loft lounge create a cozy inviting atmosphere suitable for any occasion.
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Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis
Price: Expensive
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Spanish
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4.6
(387)
Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain, Chef Matt Daughaday's inspired cuisine at Idol Wolf takes a playful approach to tapas style dining by combining local and seasonal ingredients with classic Iberian sensibilities.
The menus seamlessly blend traditional takes on Spanish classics, with drinks and dishes that have a distinctly Midwestern point of view – the result is a shared drinking and dining experience that is uniquely craveable, and truly memorable.
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Lorenzo's Trattoria
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.7
(2,295)
Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta.
At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family.
We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.
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Guido's Pizza and Tapas
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(664)
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.
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Square One Brewery & Distillery
Price: Moderate
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Pub
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4.6
(938)
"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*
Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

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Ribeye
Ribeye
Ruth's Chris Steak House - St. Louis
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4.5
Caprese
Caprese
Café Napoli
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4.9
Beef Wellington
Beef Wellington
Herbie's
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4.4
Porterhouse 24oz
Porterhouse 24oz
Bugatti's Steak & Pasta - Ameristar St Charles
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4.6
Tortellini
Tortellini
GIO Modern Italian
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4.7
Durango Burger
Durango Burger
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - St. Charles
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4.6

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Downtown St. Louis has a great variety of restaurants that serve up everything from American to Asian to European cuisines. In particular, the Gateway City has developed a reputation for its delicious barbecue joints. Diners can expect these places to have a wide variety of meat, from ribs to brisket and a great selection of sauces as well. If you're not in the mood for barbecue, there are plenty of different Korean and Chinese spots to choose from. These restaurants serve a great selection of noodle and rice dishes along with soups and specialty meats. The local Italian spots are known for their fresh pasta, brick oven pizzas, and selection of fine wines.

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Dog friendly restaurants in Downtown include Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery and Rigazzis

Child friendly restaurants in Downtown include Ramsay's Kitchen, The Lemp Mansion and Landry's Seafood House - St Louis

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