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Clementine’s Creamery
Pizzeoli Pizza
Pappy’s Smokehouse
Nathaniel Reid Bakery
Kounter Kulture
Donut Stop
Bogarts Smokehouse
Indo
Bulrush
Blues City Deli
Balkan Treat Box
Ted Drewes
Annie Gunns
Gooey Louie
Vicia
Eovaldi’s
Salt + Smoke
Shaved Duck
Songbird
Polite Society
Stacked STL
Malinche Mexican
Tacos La Jeta
Anthonino’s Taverna
La Pizza
Gioia’s Deli
Trattoria Marcella
Sado
Mainlander
Sugarfire Smokehouse
Menya Rui
Broadway Oyster Bar
Foundry Bakery
Gobble Stop Smokehouse
Side Project Brewery
Turn
Gordon’s Stoplight Drive-In
BLT Market
Bangkok Cafe
Old Town Donuts
Big Chief Roadhouse
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Attractions
Name
Type of Attraction
Rating on 1-5 Scale
Address
Phone Number
Web Site or Facebook
World Bird Sanctuary
Bird Sanctuary
4
125 Bald Eagle Ridge Rd Valley Park MO
636/225-4390
Dr Edmund A Babler Memorial State Park
state park
4
800 Guy Park Rd Wildwood MO
636/458-3813
Restaurant
Rating On 1-5 Scale
Price Category
Type Of Cuisine
Address
Phone
Menu Favorite
Location Within State
Website
Crown Candy Kitchen
4 (iconic)
moderate
soda fountain
1401 St Louis Ave
314/621-9650
huge BLT
big cheese
egg salad
malt
ice cream
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Charlie Gitto’s
4
expensive
italian
5226 Shaw Ave
314/772-8898
fried ravioli
great burrara caprese salad
spaghetti & meatballs
amy’s gnocchi
signature shrimp
chicken nunzio
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Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4 (iconic)
inexpensive
custard
6726 Chippewa St
314/481-2652
caramel concrete shakes
heath bar concrete
oreo concrete
hawaiian delight concrete
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Pappy’s Smokehouse
5
moderate
bbq
3106 Olive St
314/535-4340
dry rub St Louis style ribs
burnt ends
brisket
pulled pork sandwich
green beans
baked beans
sweet potato fries
hoodoo bbq sauce
deep fried corn on the cobb
sw border
Amighetti’s Bakery & Cafe
4
inexpensive
italian
9631 Manchester
417/332-0150
the special sandwich
lasagna
cannolis
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Anthonino’s Taverna
5
moderate
greek
2225 Macklind Ave
314/773-4455
great toasted ravioli
chicken gyro
greek pizza
calamari
house salad
tutti mare
fried goat cheese
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Shaved Duck
5
moderate
american
2900 Virginia Ave
314/776-1407
mac n cheese
root beer glazed meatloaf
smoked wings
meat combo plates
burnt ends appetizer
chili mac
st louis style ribs
cheese fries
duck breast
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Missouri Baking Company
4
inexpensive
bakery
2027 Edwards Ave
314/773-6566
gooey butter cake
cannoli
tiramisu
mini pineapple upside down cake
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Donut Drive In
4
inexpensive
bakery
6525 Chippewa St
314/645-7714
cinnamon twist ring
apple fritter
blueberry cake donuts
coffee
buttermilk bar
glazed donut
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Bogarts Smoke House
5
moderate
bbq
1627 S 9th
314/621-3107
apricot glazed ribs
deviled egg potato salad
pulled pork
baked beans
pickles
voodoo sauce
prime rib
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Donut Stop
5
inexpensive
bakery
1101 Lemay Ferry Rd
314/631-3333
cinnamon glob
creme horn
glazed donut
raspberry jelly filled donut
caramel creme long john
apple or cherry fritter
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Perennial Artisanal Ales
4
moderate
brew pub
8125 Michigan Ave Ste 101
314/631-7300
heart of gold beer
pumpkin hummus
charcuterie plate
Abraxas beer
peach weiss
saison de lis beer
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Annie Gunns
5
expensive
steakhouse
16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd Chesterfield Mo
636/532-7684
filet mignon
bread pudding
pork chop
lamb chops
maple grilled shrimp
potato pancake
foie gras
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5 Star Burgers
4
moderate
burgers
8125 Maryland Ave Clayton Mo
314/720-4350
dad’s green chile cheeseburger
lamb burger
fried pickles
cheese curds
sweet potato fries w/maple cream
salted caramel ice cream cone
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Blues City Deli
5
moderate
deli
2438 McNair Ave
314/773-8225
great roast beef po boy
mikes spicy beef & cheddar
7th street sicilian
red beans & rice
St Louis primo
turkey supreme
italian beef
panini fresco
delta bayou
big tommy
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Tavern Kitchen & Bar
4
expensive
american
392 N Euclid Ave
314/696-8400
spinach artichoke mac n cheese
chocolate chip cookie ala mode
lobster gnocchi
short ribs
tiger shrimp
blueberry cake & ice cream
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The Fountain On Locust
4
moderate
american
3037 Locust
314/535-7300
chocolate cherry ice cream martini
dill pickle soup
sulfate sodas
butter pecan or coconut almond joy ice cream
adult floats
St Louis salad
blackhawk roast beef
symphony platter
pesto chicken
tiger shrimp
blueberry cake & ice cream
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Stacked STL
5
moderate
burgers
7637 Ivory St
314/544-4900
great peach a peno burger
pineapple poblano chutney
greek
wet nap
sweet potato fries
goat chess & carmelized onion
chocolate brownie
guacamole bites
wakey wakey
fries en fuego
big kahuna
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Clementines Creamery
5
moderate
ice cream
1637 s 18th
314/858-6100
salted caramel
gooey butter cake
korean soji
black cherry
midnight pleasures
beet strawberry
maple bourbon pecan
vanilla bean
big kahuna
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La Tejana
4
inexpensive
taqueria
3149 N Lindbergh Blvd
314/291-8500
campechano
al pastor
chorizo
carnitas
chips and salsa
eggs mexicano
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Pizza-a-Go-Go
4
moderate
pizza
6703 Scanlan Ave
314/781-1234
sausage & pepperoni pizza
veggie pizza
meat special
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Nathaniel Reid Bakery
5
moderate
bakery
11243 Manchester Rd Kirkwood Mo
314/858-1019
chocolate almond croissant
apple pie croissant
four cheese & honey foccacia
four cheese quiche
chicken salad sandwich
italian sandwich
chocolate ganache macaroon
gibassier
kouign amman
the ruby
tea domes
breakfast sandwich
roast beef sandwich
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Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza
5
moderate
pizza
1928 S 12th
314/667-4946
cheese bread
butterbird pizza
lumberjack’s snack
royal peddler
new york
fourth city sausage & pepperoni
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Balkan Treat Box
5
inexpensive
balkan
8103 Big Bend Blvd
314/773-5700
lahmacun
cevapi
beef or veggie pide
chicken donner kebab
rice pudding
pat lidzan
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Kounter Kulture
5
inexpensive
asian
3825 Watson Rd
314/781-4344
catfish bun
shrimp and pork potstickers
omu ramen
pork loin bun
blue crab rangoon
asian pear salad
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Indo
5
expensive
asian
1641D Tower Grove Ave
314/899-9333
shrimp toast
cabbage salad
lamb ribs
hamachi sashimi
short rib curry
lychee sorbet
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Bulrush
5
expensive
american
3307 Washington Blvd
314/449-1208
pork cheek
pumpkin pie
pawpaw
tasting menu
pork & venison pate
loaded cornbread
lychee sorbet
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Vicia
4
moderate
american
4260 Forest Park Ave
314/553-9239
lamb w/dates & lamb jus sauce
ginger ice cream w/rhubarb jam & olive oil
turnip tacos
goose egg
missouri rice
rutabaga carbonara
wheat berry salad
scallops
potato pizza
grilled peaches
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Eovaldi’s
5
inexpensive
deli
2201 Edwards
314/771-5707
the godfather
the daddy
meatball sandwich
muffuletta
the new york
e border
Smoke + Salt
5
moderate
bbq
6525 Delmar Blvd
314/727-0200
great smoked wing plate
trashed ribs
pulled pork or chicken
deviled eggs
brisket
burnt end toasted ravioli
fries w/white sauce
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Sugarfire Smokehouse
4
moderate
bbq
9200 Olive St
314/997-2301
great big muddy sandwich
fried artichokes
meat daddy
pulled pork
ribs
fries
brisket
creamed spinach
pies
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Southern
4
moderate
southern/chicken
3108 Olive St
314/531-4668
southern hot chicken sandwich
fried green tomatoes
fried chicken breast
mac n cheese
fried okra
crinkle fries
catfish sandwich
fried pickles
chicken tenders
wings
cucumber salad
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Songbird
5
moderate
breakfast
4476 Chouteau Ave
314/531-4668
great combo breakfast sandwich
breakfast tamale
farm toast
lox on sesame bialy
french toast
turkey sausage
cheese grits
mushroom & kale frittata
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Hamilton Urban Steakhouse
4
expensive
steakhouse
2101 Chouteau Ave
314/241-2333
KC strip
porterhouse
bone in ribeye
filet mignon
potato bread
cauliflower fritters
pork chop
crab cakes
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Olive + Oak
4
expensive
american
216 W Lockwood Ave
314/736-1370
blue crab gratin
pot de cremes
flank steak
cloud cake
beef tenderloin
wings
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Louie
4
expensive
italian
706 Demun Ave Clayton MO
314/300-8188
margherita pizza
chitarra
proscuitto di parma appetizer
strip steak
italian salad
brussel sprouts
roman gnocco
papardelle bolognese
pomodora fresca pizza
pork chop w/shishito peppers
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Polite Society
4
moderate
american
1923 Park Ave
314/325-2553
deviled eggs
bistro steak
french toast
chicken & waffles
chorizo avocado eggs benedict
breakfast burrito or sandwich
duck breast
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Retreat Gastropub
4
moderate
gastropub
1923 Park Ave
314/312-0540
farmhouse burger
chicken sandwich
fried chicken french toast
pork toast
candied bacon
classic burger
wings
loaded mac
pork chop
potato leek soup
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Hatch’d
4
moderate
breakfast/american
6931 Gravois Ave
314/448-1642
french toast sandwich
hatch’d sandwich
country fried steak
hot n hurr skillet
nachostada
smoked turkey & bacon omelette
mary moon
avocado toast
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Tacos La Jefa
5
moderate
mexican
3301 Meramec (inside Urban Eats)
314/845-4248
birria plate w/consomme
quesabirria tacos
beef tacos
birria burrito
carne asada mulitas
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Ruma’s Deli
3 (but iconic sandwiches)
inexpensive
deli
1395 Covington Manor
314/892-9990
classic gerber sandwich
ruma’s super sandwich
great prosperity sandwich
baked mostaccioli
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Chuck-A-Burger
4
inexpensive
drive in
9025 St Charles Rock Rd
314/427-9524
curly fries
chocolate malt
double cheeseburger
strawberry shake
onion rings
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Gourmet Soul
4
inexpensive/moderate
soul food
1620 Delmar Blvd
314/339-5658
fried chicken
shrimp and grits
fried salmon w/coco rice and cajun cream sauce
catfish
sweet wings
smothered pork chop
yams
dressing
peach cobbler
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Fozzie’s Sandwich Emporium
4
moderate
sandwiches
1170 S Big Bend Blvd Richmond Heights MO
314/932-5414
great chicken parmesan
eggplant parmesan
chili dog
cluck n bronco
cheesesteak
shrimp po boy
house potato chips
BABLT
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Monte Bella Pizzeria
4
moderate
italian
3662 Weber Rd
314/638-8861
appetizer sampler
toasted ravioli
italian sausage & mushroom pizza
meat lover
pepperoni
bacon gouda arancini
sandy pizza
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Arzola’s Fajitas & Margaritas
4
moderate
mexican
2730 McNair Ave
314/226-9672
steak fajitas
mojo shrimp fajitas
chicken fajitas
steak burrito
chicken or veggie quesadilla
steak tacos
queso
salsas
shrimp ceviche
chicken nachos
quacamole
serrano margarita
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Malinche Mexican
5
moderate
mexican
15939 Manchester Rd Ellisville MO
636/220-8514
del trompo tacos
tiger shrimp endiablados
tacos
quesabirria
botaneando appetizer
salsa verde
tamilito
mole
flautas
spicy margarita
strawberry tres leches cake
de la parnia tacos
mestizos
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Carl’s Drive In
4
inexpensive
american
9033 Manchester Rd Brentwood MO
314/961-9652
great chili
bacon double or triple cheese smashburger
root beer float
onion rings
tamales
fries
frito pie
chili 3 way
foot long chili dog
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McGurk’s Irish Pub
4
moderate
irish
1200 Russell Blvd
314/776=8309
fish n chips
corned beef & cabbage
guiness stew
spinach & artichoke dip
potato soup
toasted ravioli
wings
baked potato skins
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Steve’s Hot Dogs
4
inexpensive
hot dogs
3145 S Grand Blvd
314/932-5953
hot dog flights
mac n cheese dog
chicago dog
chili cheese dog
bacon bacon jamaican
backyard bbq dog
bacon cheeseburger dog
fries
waffle dog
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Himilayan Yeti
4
moderate
indian
3515 S Kingshighway Blvd
314/354-8338
chicken or lamb tikka masala
butter chicken
lamb vindaloo
vegetable samosa
goat or chicken curry
saag panner
lamb vindaloo
tandoori chicken
chicken or lamb korma
cheesy garlic naan
chili chicken
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Pizza Head
4
moderate
vegan pizza
3196 S Grand Blvd
314/266-5402
white dairy pizza w/artichokes & spinach
vegan pepperoni
cheese
cashew chicken & sausage
pineapple sundae
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La Pizza
5
moderate
pizza
8137 Delmar
314/725-1230
NY style pizza
pepperoni
roberto pizza
cheese
italian sausage w/spinach
veggie deluxe w/pepperoni
stromboli
calzone
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Dominic’s on the Hill
5
expensive
italian
8137 Delmar
314/725-1230771-1632
lobster ravioli
veal a osso bucco
eggplant parmesan
antipasto
lobster alla gusto
beef tenderloin rossini
carpaccio
calamari
dover sole
oysters rockefeller
veal chop
veal piccata
shrimp scampi
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Gioia’s Deli
4
inexpensive
italian
1934 Macklind Ave
314/776-9410
great hot salami sandwich
hot salami & roast beef
roast beef
hogfather
italian trio
meatball
spicy daggett
NY philly
e border
Bowood by Niche
4
moderate
breakfast/american
4605 Olive St
314/454-6868
vermont cheddar waffles
grain bowl
eggs benedict
cacio e pepe eggs
french toast
classic breakfast
short ribs
avocado toast
egg sandwich
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Trattoria Marcella
5
moderate
italian
3600 Watson
314/352-7706
veal marsala
osso buco di maile
toasted ravioli
lamb chops
straw & hay pasta
chicken rissotto
chicken spiedini
lasagna al forno
carmelized cauliflower
ribeye
rigatoni
chicken spiedini
chicken risotto
e border
Sado
5
expensive
japanese/sushi
5201 Shaw
314/390-2883
steamed buns
tiger cry roll
gyoza
miso ginger salad
crab rangoon
akami maki
pork belly
brussel sprouts
isaan hamachi
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Mainlander
5
expensive
supper club
8 S Euclid
available by e mail request-reserve by email
3 course monthly fixed menu
prime rib
beef cheek
seafood dumplings
paul sandwich
congee appetizer
watergate salad
cocktails
e border
La Patisserie Chouquette
4
moderate
french bakery
1626 Tower Grove Ave
314/932-7935
pain au chocolat
darkness croissant
mille crepe cake
tiramisu
pecan pie croissant
lemon cream puff
canele
salmon bagel
turducken croissant
french toast
vietnamese iced coffee
almond croissant
bacon cheddar corn muffin
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Menya Rui
5
moderate
ramen
3453 Hampton Ave
314/601-3524
pork or chicken shoyu ramen
chicken karaage appetizer
tantamen
tsukemen
miso cucumbers
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Mariachi II Mexican
4
inexpensive
mexican
4625 Gravois Ave
314/353-1571
great fajita burrito
suiza burrito
enchiladas
big carne asada plate
chile rellano
tamale
taco salad
carnitas
beef chimichanga
chimichanga rancheras
nachos
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Gobble Stop Smokehouse
4
moderate
BBQ
1227 Castillon Arcade Plaza Creve Coeur MO
314/878-5586
turkey tips plate or sandwich
turkey ribs
buffalo pulled chicken sandwich
philly chicken sub
fried turkey sandwich
pulled chicken
smoked turkey breast
turkey tenderloin sandwich
smoked chicken wings
corn nuggets
fried chicken sandwich
sweet potato fries
fried veggie sampler
coleslaw
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Broadway Oyster Bar
4
moderate
seafood/cajun
7365 S Broadway
314/621-8811
shrimp voodoo tacos
bbq shrimp
crawfish enchiladas
shrimp & wild mushroom pasta
shrimp & grits
sangria
shrimp boil
chargrilled oysters
jambalaya
aliigator cheesecake (quiche)
lobster po boy
voodoo fried chicken sandwich
oyster medley or rockefeller
garlic fries
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Foundry Bakery
5
moderate
bakery
11424 Dorsett Rd Maryland Heights MO
314/884-1116
great portuguese egg tart
egg & avocado sandwich
strawberry matcha
iced coffee w/honey boba
purple rice drink
egg & bacon sandwich
red bean sweet bun
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Idol Wolf
4
expensive
spanish
1528 Locust St (in 21c Museum Hotel)
314/325-0360
seafood paella
churros
beef cheek empanada
serrano ham
patatas bravas
pan con tomate
broccolini
squid ink pasta
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Park Avenue Coffee
4
moderate
coffee house
5105 Columbia Ave
314/717-1900
great gooey butter cake
hot turtle mocha
chai tea latte
strawberry smoothie
chocolate chip cookie
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Farotto’s
4
moderate
italian
9525 Manchester Rd
314/962-0048
great toasted ravioli
supreme or pepperoni St Louis style pizza
chicken parmesan sandwich
spaghetti & meatballs
spinach salad
shrimp scampi
white clam spaghetti
cheese garlic bread
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Notto
4
moderate
italian/pizza
5105 Westwood Dr St Peters MO
636/317-1143
italiano pizza
peach & nduja pizza
calamari
fennel salad
rigatoni genovese
margherita
quattro formaggio
house salad
burrata pizza
patata appetizer
e border
Side Project Brewery
5
moderate
brewpub
7458 Manchester Rd Maplewood MO
won’t publish
smash burger
fries w/lemon aioli
pork shoulder sandwich
chicken sandwich
pretzel
sours
du ble saison
guft or opa pilsner
MJK english barley wine
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Turn
5
moderate
breakfast
3224 Locust St
314/240-5157
biscuit flight
tarragon or dill havarti biscuit
breakfast sandwich
arepa
brei LT
chicken sausage
chicken & waffles
poached eggs
turn breakfast
french toast
poached pear salad
blood orange misosa
burger
fries
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Brasserie By Niche
4
expensive
french
4580 Laclede Ave
314/454-0600
cassoulet
trout amandine
french onion soup
braised beef
eggs benedict
mussels
bistro steak
sticky toffee date creme brulee
sweet beignets
fries
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Yellowbelly
4
expensive
seafood
4659 Lindell Blvd
314/499-1509
crab fritters
pork belly
lobster roll
fish sandwich
charred carrots
shrimp ceviche
avocado toast
salmon or tuna tostada
nashville hot fried oysters
steak skewers
fries
biscuits
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BLT Market
4
moderate
american
626 N 6th St
314/925-8505
huge BLT
huevos rancheros
chicken & waffles
smash burger
shrimp & grits
shrimp po boy
biscuits & gravr
gooey butter cake
cheddar jalapeno biscuits
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Gordon’s Stoplight Drive-In
4
inexpensive
american
500 Bailey Rd Crystal City (36 miles south of St Louis near Festus)
636/937-9678
great jumbo burger
quadzilla
big burger
double cheeseburger
fries
onion rings
chili
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Bangkok Cafe
4
moderate
thai
4495 Forest Park Ave
314/257-9000
duck fried rice
tom yum soup
spring rolls
bangkok chcken stir fry
mussaman curry
moo ping sticky rice
khao soi curry noodle soup
srirachi chicken
crying tiger appetizer
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Sedara Sweets & Eats
4
moderate
middle eastern
14338 Manchester Rd Manchester MO
636/220-2928
pomegranate or raspberry chocolate turkish delight
chocolate pecan or pistachio baklava
cheese & jalapeno burek
kunafa
pide w/egg
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Grace Meat + Three
4
moderate
soul food
4270 Manchester Ave
314/533-2700
great fried chicken
chicken tenders
fried bologna sandwich
deviled eggs
hot chicken
chicken sandwich
turkey leg
catfish
kitchen sink salad
fried pickles
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Kreis Steakhouse
4
expensive
steakhouse
535 S Lindbergh Blvd
314/993-0735
great queen cut prime rib
ribeye
NY strip
filet mignon
bacon wrapped scallops appetizer
crab cake
house salad w/mayfair dressing
creamed spinach
double baked potato
clam chowder
apple strudel
amaretto cheesecake
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Old Town Donuts
4
inexpensive
donuts
3941 Mid River Mall Dr St Peters MO
636/447-0907
gooey butter donut
apple fritter
chocolate or maple bacon long john
cinnamon roll
blueberry or chocolate cake donut
glazed donut
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Big Chief Roadhouse
4
moderate
american
17352 Manchester Rd Wildwood MO (south of St Louis)
636/458-3200
fried lasagna towers
fried green bean appetizer
chicken fried steak
st louis ribs
big fried fish sandwich
pork steak
stampede or bison burger
tuna melt
ranchero chicken
reuben
blueberry pomegranate martini
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