1. Dressel's Pub
8.9
419 N Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO
Gastropub · Central West End · 62 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Sunday brunch at Dressel's Public House in the Central West End features a different made-from-scratch bellini every week made with housemade cordials, fine liquors, spirits and sparkling wine. Read more.
Gloria Chin: get the jack snacks, deviled farm eggs w/ wasabi caviar, root beer glazed rib tips
Daniel Carthen: Try the "Louie"...Guy Fieti deemed it a Triple D hall of famer!
24 Hour Food Geek: Try the Croissant Bread Pudding - Croissant bread pudding - warmed raspberry-chocolate bread pudding, Creme anglaise, and dusting of powdered sugar. Jimmy's on the park.
Jennifer Matus: Love their $20 bottle of wines on Tuesdays.
Chris W: Always a pleasant dining experience. Really great happy hour specials.
3. Olio
8.6
1634 Tower Grove Ave (at McRee Ave), St Louis, MO
Wine Bar · 32 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Olio is big on vegetarian options, with dishes such as lentils and goat cheese, caponata (eggplant, raisins, capers and olives) and fava bean and sweet pea puree. http://bit.ly/12YQRKj
Go! Magazine: Olio’s wine program, and service in general, is phenomenal. (Evan S. Benn) Read more.
First We Feast: Hidden on the second floor of a connected, 120-year-old family home is sister restaurant Elaia, where contemporary haute cuisine is served in an elegant dining room for 30. Read more.
Rebecca Messbarger: Wonderful after 9 pm on the weekends on their patio. Good wine selection, international clientel, often have live music, great desserts
Raphael J: Bar italia is open New Years Day....Happy New Year!
Rich Strathmann: Go here and get the Petto di Pollo agro Dolce. Read more.
5. Sub Zero Vodka Bar
5323 Northrup Avenue (at Maryland Ave), St Louis, MO
Cocktail Bar · The Hill · 98 tips and reviews
Ana Nicole: Great sushi and drinks! The eel, shrimp and avocado roll was great along with the St. Louis Bellini!
Riverfront Times: We think the "Mocha Cappucino" cupcake is great with Shpilka vodka and club soda, and the "Summer Crush", pairs well with Absolut Mandarin and tonic. http://bit.ly/172hSMN
Brooke: Derek Roll Tastes Like Ass!!!
6. Herbie's Vintage 72
405 N Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO
French Restaurant · Central West End · 47 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Try classics like cucumber bisque and beef Wellington, or standouts including beef short ribs braised with Schlafly, and yellowfin tuna crusted with black pepper and coriander.http://bit.ly/12WqmoP
Chris Swan: Great food. Try the burger. And be sure to come out on Sundays and Thursdays for live music!
Cathleen Slone: Scallops Risotto is one if Herbies tastiest and beautifully presented dishes!
9. Three Monkeys
3153 Morganford Rd (at Juniata St.), St Louis, MO
American Restaurant · Tower Grove South · 70 tips and reviews
24 Hour Food Geek: Try the Cuban Sandwich - Cuban sandwich- pulled pork shoulder, honey ham, bacon, pepper cheese, spicy mustard, on a hoagie. Three monkeys. (via @Foodspotting)
Riverfront Times: Try the guacamole bites, made from six wontons stuffed with a blend of cheeses and guacamole, using the spiciness of green chilies to give your taste buds a good kick in the rear!http://bit.ly/177ifXi
Greg Berger: The best Sunday brunch!
11. Cafe Ventana
7.0
3919 W Pine Blvd (btw Vandeventer & Sarah), St Louis, MO
Coffee Shop · Central West End · 62 tips and reviews
Jon Franko: One of my favorite spots in St. Louis. Their beignets are great. Good place to work or spend a rainy day. Read more.
Matt Bell: This place is awesome! My favorite place to study in stl. Internet can be a little sketchy at times but the environment, decor, music, great coffee etc etc etc totally make up for it. Love it!
girlx: when in the girls bathroom, look up. ;)
Joseph B.: Beautifully decorated restaurant. Plus, the bathroom is regularly voted one of the best in the country. Good food and desserts too.
Riverfront Times: 2010 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Public Restroom
Karen>ArchCityHomes: Save room for dessert! The ice cream is wonderful. Yes, they have fancy concoctions, but don't pass up a simple scoop of ice cream. I love the Zanzibar Chocolate with banana slices on top.
13. Rooster
1104 Locust St (at 11th St), St Louis, MO
Breakfast Spot · Downtown East · 196 tips and reviews
Weintraub ADV: Rooster is a great place for a downtown brunch scene. Take advantage of the smaller more trendy hot spots in St Louis.
Go! Magazine: If you are going to indulge on game day, go for the good stuff — crepes stuffed with goat cheese and basil, Missouri sausage and spiced apple or sirloin steak and blue cheese. (Diane Toroian Keaggy)
Chip Stone: Wow, that's some really good bacon! If you don't order something with bacon in it, then order a side of bacon. I mean, that is some seriously awesome bacon.
14. Brennan's
8.5
4659 Maryland Ave (at Euclid Ave), St Louis, MO
Whisky Bar · Central West End · 19 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Try the "Blood and Sand," a classic, simple, no frills drink. The Highland Park 12 is a great Scotch base, mixed with vermouth cherry heering and orange juice for a even finish.http://bit.ly/1bEySPD
Jay Byrne: Visit the scotch and fine congnacs cellar with a cigar! Tell Kevin (Brennan) to give you a good story about one of his recent debate nights on topics of no consequence whatsoever. The best. Read more.
Jean Shim: The glasses chardonnay are always my safe bet..the meat and cheese plate is also a solid bet!