Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Downtown

OpenTable

Updated 05 December 2024

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Stone Turtle

4.8

4.8 (1151)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Stone Turtle is an American Restaurant and Whiskey Bar located in the heart of Dogtown, Saint Louis, just south of Turtle Park.

Top review

Keith

Dined 2 days ago

Our first time dining at Stone Turtle was an excellent experience. Our server, Genesis, was very attentive and made excellent suggestions. The food was outstanding!

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4.8

4.8 (1108)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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CarolynVIP

Dined 1 day ago

This is my absolute favorite place to eat in St Louis. I LOVE the staff. They make me feel like family! And the food is AMAZING!!

Dominic's on the Hill

4.7

4.7 (1103)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

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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Don

Dined 3 days ago

had another perfect-- and I mean perfect experience at Dominics.......the workers, Dominic and Geeno [ sorry if I spelled that wrong ], could not have been better....can't thank or praise them enough

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Popular dish

Linguine with Fresh Clams

Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar

4.8

4.8 (1235)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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Christopher

Dined 1 day ago

Great location and food, highly recommend! Love that it’s connected to Winnie’s wine bar.

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4.8

4.8 (547)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

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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Jenny

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing family dinner. The rigatoni & pepperoni pizza were unworldly!!

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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

4.8 (7110)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

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Drew

Dined 3 days ago

First time here, it was absolutely amazing! We’ve already discussed coming back soon! The food was out of this world! The restaurant itself was beautiful and aesthetically pleasing! Can’t wait to go back! It’s very reasonably priced and worth every cent. Our service was excellent, thank you Mario. Mario even offered to take a picture of us! Shoutout Mario!!

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4.8

4.8 (908)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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Russell

Dined 3 days ago

We have been several times and each time it’s been fantastic. Last night we had pasta and it did NOT disappoint!

Brasserie by Niche

4.8

4.8 (4157)

$30 and under

French

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

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Thomas

Dined 6 days ago

Trout is always a go-to, and recommended it for my friend. I tried the braised beef and thought it was fabulous. Escargot still remains the best in town, and the gougeres are addictive. Still my favorite STL spot for a nice evening out since moving out of town.

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4.8

4.8 (1357)

$31 to $50

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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Rebecca

Dined 3 days ago

Lovely restaurant. Delicious food vegetables/salads. Burger ok Great service.

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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (1856)

$30 and under

American

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

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

Top review

JeffVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I will definitely be going back to Frazer's! The food, drinks, and service were outstanding!

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