Mom’s Guide to Visiting St. Louis: Date Night / Girls Night

 

 

1818 Chophouse

“Extraordinary dining experience with progressively innovative cuisine. Finest house butchered steaks, chops, and the freshest seafood.”

(Reservations required)

210 South Buchanan Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025

1405 North Green Mount Road, Suite 100, O’Fallon, IL, 62269

 

 

 

Acero

“Coming to Acero for a night out is like taking a step out of St. Louis and into Italy. We have used our experiences in Italy to create an atmosphere of people serving people and not the “turn and burn” rushing of diners. We love to serve traditional dishes made from locally sourced ingredients to create a “Midwestern Italian” menu that is sure to leave you wanting more.”

7266 Manchester Road, Maplewood, MO 63143

 

Basso

“A sleek basement gastro pub with an Italian accent and a playful attitude.” … “Basso’s menu celebrates authentic Italian cuisine with its creative use of ingredients largely found in the surrounding community. The diverse menu – available for dinner and late night – incorporates house-made pastas and breads, wood-fired pizzas, roasted meats and veggies, and great items for sharing. A 40-seat bar is the anchor of Basso, so of course, the beer, wine, and cocktail lists are exceptional.”

The Lower Level, 7036 Clayton Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63117

 

Corner 17

“Corner 17 is more than a restaurant. Corner 17 is a platform where we can share food and culture that we love with the people of St. Louis.”  With an eclectic menu, including Handmade Wonton with Chili Oil, Sweet and Sour Flounder Fish, Hand Pulled Noodle Soup with Beef Slices, and Mango Fluffy Ice, you will find authentic dishes to please everyone.

6623 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63130

 

Herbie’s

“Herbie’s is an American restaurant and bar inspired by the food and atmosphere of the french bistro, as well as the cuisines of Italy, Asia, and the coastal American South. You’ll find a range of food and drink here— all delicious and all served in an atmosphere of relaxed, casual elegance.”

8100 Maryland Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105

 

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria

“Husband & wife team Ted & Katie Collier own Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in St. Louis, MO. This family owned and operated restaurant is a successful, award-winning artisan Italian restaurant and bar that focuses on a modern interpretation of regional Italian cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. Katie’s inspiration comes from her time spent living in Italy with her artist mother Belinda Lee.”

Rock Hill: 9568 Manchester Road, Rock Hill, MO 63119

 

Oceano Bistro

“Oceano Bistro combines classical techniques and fresh, local ingredients to prepare stunning seafood dishes that will dazzle even the most discerning palate.”

44 North Brentwood Drive, Clayton, MO 63105

 

Olive + Oak

“We set out to create a fun, lively, and approachable restaurant and bar in our own backyard— a friendly, bustling neighborhood spot where the very best 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.”

216 W. Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves, MO 63119

 

 

Seven

“Seven, a bistro and bar, is the new up and coming restaurant and bar in Clayton. Following in the footsteps of Chef Danny Meyer who started here as a busboy, we strive to offer locally sourced and inventive cuisine.

Whether you choose to dine al fresco and enjoy cocktails on the front patio, take advantage of the tranquility of the rear courtyard, or dine inside the restaurant, you will be greeted with warm, midwestern friendly faces, a mouthwatering menu and fine spirits. We welcome everyone! (Including your furry four-legged friend on our patio.)”

26 North Meramec Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63105

 

Taco Buddha

“My connection with tacos is a cumulative collection of personal memories of people, places, and experiences that evokes a certain “familiar fondness.” In my opinion, we each develop our relationships to food through our personalized journeys to arrive to a unique philosophy of what a taco represents. I see tacos as more than just nourishing food wrapped snuggly in a tortilla; they are miniature time capsules that stir feelings of a familiar fondness.”

7405 Pershing Avenue, University City, 63130 

 

Tai Ke Shabu Shabu

“St. Louis’ first restaurant focused solely on Taiwanese food and Shabu Shabu. At Tak Ke, our recipe for success is simple – great food and care makes customers return every time.”

9626 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, MO 63132

 

 

 

McGurk’s (temporarily closed)

“McGurk’s is known throughout the Midwest for its great Irish music, food, drink, and 15,000+ square foot outdoor garden, complete with breathtaking landscaping, a fountain, a waterfall, and three terrific outdoor bars. Inside and out, McGurk’s is 20,000 square feet of pure Irish fun.”

McGurk’s Public House: 108 South Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366

 

Napoli III

Sister restaurant to Café Napoli & Napoli 2. Bringing classic Italian cuisine, upscale atmosphere & fine dining service to St. Charles.

1450 Beale Street, #105, St. Charles, MO 63303

 

Prasino

““prasino” means “green” in grepoilek, conceived with seasonality in mind, the menu is focused on local, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients wherever possible.  local farmers are an integral part of the restaurant by providing fresh, seasonal foods that minimize the carbon footprint while supporting surrounding purveyors.  like-minded farms provide the flavors that reflect the region and are then incorporated into weekly features as well as the seasonally changing menu.”

St. Charles: 1520 South 5th Street, #110, St. Charles, MO 63303

 

Stone Soup Cottage

Currently closed to in-house dining. Offering “Cottage to Carriage” delivery in the meantime. Please check website for re-opening updates.

Stone Soup Cottage is truly a St. Louis treasure. For a truly magical night, you’ll enjoy their “Multicourse French dinners served in a sophisticated farmhouse restaurant with a patio.”

5809 Hwy N, Cottleville, MO 63304

 

 

 

Adam’s Smokehouse

“We are a small, family owned smokehouse located in Clifton Heights near The Hill. We specialize in serving up delicious slow smoked ‘que with amazing service.”

2819 Watson Road, St. Louis, MO 63139

 

BEAST Butcher & Block

The legend of the “ILL-side” finally makes its way to the inner city. Powered by the nation’s best animals from “The Butchery”, BEAST expands on its award-winning Q, and continues to challenge the status quo.

4156 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Brasserie by Niche

Enjoy a casual and affordable French country dining experience at Brasserie by Niche. They’ve crafted dishes such as French onion soup, French cheeses (served with bread, roasted grapes, apples, and golden raisin chutney), cassoulet, coq au vin, and pomme frites … not to mention, a sweet selection of desserts.

4580 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108

 

Broadway Oyster Bar

“Home of great music, Broadway Oyster Bar has become known as One of St. Louis’ most beloved party palaces for over 30 years.” … “The flavors of New Orleans can be found in St. Louis at the Broadway Oyster Bar.”

736 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63102

 

Carnivore

“Located in the historic Hill neighborhood of St. Louis, Carnivore STL is a flame-grilled steakhouse for the people of casual American dining from the esteemed Italian families of the Hill.”

5257 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Charlie Gitto’s

“At a Charlie Gitto’s restaurant, guests are number one. From the moment they arrive at our casually elegant establishments, we present warm, attentive and personalized service. Always on-hand is a professionally-trained sommelier to help diners perfectly complement their meal with a bottle from our wine list, which literally features hundreds of selections.

While Italian/Sicilian preparations have made Charlie Gitto’s a name known coast-to-coast, our menu also presents an array of signature steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, such as homemade gelato and Italian cookies.”

The Hill: 5226 Shaw Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Farmhaus

“Farmhaus is dedicated to supporting local farms, organic food production, and sustainable agriculture.  We focus on using fresh, seasonal ingredients to create a memorable and intriguing dining experience. Our menu changes daily.”

3257 Ivanhoe, St. Louis, MO 63139

 

Gourmet Soul

“We cook with cooking creativity infusing ingredients, both common and extraordinary, to delight your taste buds and expand your taste palette producing a SOULFUL GOURMET touch to your favorite meals.”  Serving Southern favorites such as fried fish, smothered pork chops, collard greens with turkey, and cornbread dressing.

1620 Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63103

 

Grace Chicken + Fish

“Grace Meat + Three is changing the way we midnight snack. Announcing their late-night street food concept, Grace Chicken + Fish.  It offers its own storefront and buzzed up menu for those howlin’ at the moon.”

4270 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar

“Hamilton’s, where tradition, service, and innovation come together to create an intimate Urban Steakhouse & Bourbon Bar. Serving only 100% Heritage Breed Black Angus Midwest beef and produce from the restaurants own on-site hydroponic greenhouse allows us to offer an unparalleled farm to table experience in the heart of downtown St. Louis.”

2101 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103

 

Juniper

“New Southern food and cocktails rooted in the traditional dishes and spirits of the region.”

4101 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108

 

McGurk’s

“McGurk’s is known throughout the Midwest for its great Irish music, food, drink, and 15,000+ square foot outdoor garden, complete with breathtaking landscaping, a fountain, a waterfall, and three terrific outdoor bars. Inside and out, McGurk’s is 20,000 square feet of pure Irish fun.”

John D. McGurk’s Irish Pub & Garden: 1200 Russell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63104

 

Nixta

“Mexican food is one of the most outstanding and colorful cuisines in the world. It is culturally diverse, geographically rich, prolific in its scope, and exceptionally and deliciously exciting. We’re equally inspired by street vendors, regional specialities, colonial influences, and abuelita’s cooking.”

1621 Tower Grove Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110

 

Nudo House

“At Nudo, you’ll find rich ramen alongside aromatic pho, on a menu that’s been years in the making. You’ll find ramen that one of Japan’s foremost ramen chefs had a hand in crafting. And, most importantly, we hope you’ll find yourself feeling right at home.”

6105-A Delmar Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63112

 

Peacemaker Lobster & Crab Co.

“Peacemaker highlights the Acadian tie between Northeastern and Louisiana cuisines. The menu features seafood flown in fresh every day, prepared as creative interpretations of coastal favorites like lobster rolls, Poorboy sandwiches, steamed blue crab, seafood boils, chowders, gumbos, and seasonal pies.”

1831 Sidney Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

 

Polite Society

“Polite Society is a restaurant, bar and gathering place located at 1923 Park Avenue, in the historic Lafayette Square neighborhood of St. Louis.  We exist to provide our neighbors, friends and families with a warm environment of thoughtful service, exceptional food, drink and company.”

1923 Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104

 

Sunny’s Cantina

“Sunny’s Cantina began as the story of three guys in love with Mexican-American flavor and hospitality.” … “Co-owners Steve VanderKolb and Tom Galbraith, along with Chef Andy Roesch, had a vision for Sunny’s Cantina from the jump. They tasted and curated a selection of tequilas and mixables to create a uniquely appealing bar menu. They looked at every classic Mexican-American dish, innovating in some areas and leaving beloved classics alone in others. “

6655 Manchester Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63139

 

Vin de Set

“Serving approachable classic French cuisine.” … “Vin de Set is a comfortable yet stylish French Bistro situated on the edge of downtown St. Louis in the quaint neighborhood of Lafayette Square. The menu is approachable creative cuisine using straightforward ingredients much of which is grown in the restaurant’s hydroponic greenhouse.”

2017 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103

 

 

    

Annie Gunn’s

“Thom Sehnert, the patriarch of Annie Gunn’s, possesses an enthusiasm for life that is contagious, and certainly reflected in his passionate pursuit of the world’s finest food and wine and their time honored traditions. His hospitality and generosity are legendary as well as his deep respect and thankfulness for his customers and their tastes.

One simple wish has guided Jane and Thom, “We hope our food inspires a return to precious food memories and traditions which bring us all a little closer to our children, our family and our friends.”

16806 Chesterfield Airport Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005

 

Charlie Gitto’s

“At a Charlie Gitto’s restaurant, guests are number one. From the moment they arrive at our casually elegant establishments, we present warm, attentive and personalized service. Always on-hand is a professionally-trained sommelier to help diners perfectly complement their meal with a bottle from our wine list, which literally features hundreds of selections.

While Italian/Sicilian preparations have made Charlie Gitto’s a name known coast-to-coast, our menu also presents an array of signature steaks, veal, seafood, pizzas, salads, appetizers and desserts, such as homemade gelato and Italian cookies.”

Hollywood Casino: 777 Casino Center, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

 

Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria

“Husband & wife team Ted & Katie Collier own Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria in St. Louis, MO. This family owned and operated restaurant is a successful, award-winning artisan Italian restaurant and bar that focuses on a modern interpretation of regional Italian cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients. Katie’s inspiration comes from her time spent living in Italy with her artist mother Belinda Lee.”

Town & Country: 14171 Clayton Road, Town & Country, MO  63017

 

Nudo House

“At Nudo, you’ll find rich ramen alongside aromatic pho, on a menu that’s been years in the making. You’ll find ramen that one of Japan’s foremost ramen chefs had a hand in crafting. And, most importantly, we hope you’ll find yourself feeling right at home.”

11423 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63141