Best Casual Restaurants in Downtown St. Louis

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1. Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • St. Louis

Booked 44 times today

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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2. Edera Italian Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(50)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 38 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. Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4.7

Exceptional(4516)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Louis

Booked 43 times today

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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4. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.8

Exceptional(7057)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 67 times today

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

5. Cardinals Nation

4.6

Exceptional(686)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown St. Louis

Booked 7 times today

NOW taking reservations on home-game-days up to gate-time. Walk-ins always welcome! Cardinals Nation offers fans of all ages a one-of-kind, world championship caliber experience unlike any place else. The best fans in the game will come to play here all year round because the baseball season never ends at Cardinals Nation. Cardinals Nation is the ultimate Cardinals headquarters.

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6. Landry's Seafood House - St Louis

4.3

Awesome(1546)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown St. Louis

Booked 30 times today

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

7. Chase Club

4.1

Excellent(249)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Central West End

Booked 8 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!

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8. Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.7

Exceptional(655)

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.

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9. Bar Italia Ristorante

4.3

Awesome(972)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 6 times today

For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests.

10. Bridgeway

3.7

Very Good(43)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis

Booked 1 time today

This casual dining restaurant and is sure to please your palate with delectable dishes that feel familiar and comfortable. Featuring house-made Chicken Parmigiana, Seared Pacific Salmon, and a 16 oz Bone-in Ribeye, you’re sure to feel the comfort of home cooking.

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Jordan
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire •2 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We had a group of 6 and the experience was wonderful. Our servers, Wendy and Emma, were excellent! They were attentive and joked around with us throughout the night. We had a nice private room in the back, so our group was able to enjoy the evening with some privacy. The food was delicious and the drinks were great! Overall, one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in many years!
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Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'Price: Expensive• Italian• The Hill
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4.8
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Robert
St. Louis •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Eleven Eleven Mississippi is one of our favorite restaurants in St. Louis. Dinner was delicious and the service was great. We had a very enjoyable evening.
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Eleven Eleven MississippiPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Louis
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4.7
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Mark
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was wonderful and we look forward to going back.
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Edera Italian EateryPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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4.6
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Ginger
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
My husband and I have been coming to Broadway Oyster Bar for years; by ourselves, and with family and friends. We have always had a great experience. The food is excellent and high quality. All this with a very reasonable price! Can’t wait to return in December for the next festival.
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Broadway Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• St. Louis
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4.5
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Michael
Washington, D.C. Area •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Sept 2024
This was our first time visiting. We arrived about twenty minutes early and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly, professional and attentive. Our food arrived within fifteen minutes of ordering. Everything was excellent and a very good value. I really enjoyed the ambiance. We will definitely be back
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Cardinals NationPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown St. Louis
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4.6

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27 restaurants available nearby

1. Broadway Oyster Bar

2. Edera Italian Eatery

3. Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

5. Cardinals Nation

6. Landry's Seafood House - St Louis

7. Chase Club

8. Guido's Pizza and Tapas

9. Bar Italia Ristorante

10. Bridgeway

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