1. Meskerem Ethiopian
8.9
3210 S Grand Blvd (btw Humphrey & Wyoming), St Louis, MO
Ethiopian Restaurant · Tower Grove East · 29 tips and reviews
Jennifer Fish: Definitely a place you want to try! Our waitress was very obliging, and the food was so unique -- a pleasant surprise! As others suggested, the combination platters are the way to go.
Steve Patterson: Share the vegetarian sampler, the single serves two and the double serves four.
Pradeep Rajendran: The veggie combo is awesome.
Quentin Hendricks: Good place to hang out pretty much any night, especially if you're wanting to be out and about drinking. A lot of the gift shops close early. I recommend Blueberry Hill, Three Kings, and Fitz's.
Moonrise Hotel: The Delmar Loop was designated “One of the 10 Great Streets in America” by the American Planning Association. We couldn’t agree more! For more insider tips, follow @MoonriseHotel at bit.ly/moonriseTW
Ettractions: A century ago at this location, streetcars from downtown “looped around” to return to the city, which gave the area its name. Read more.
METRO magazine: Try the Green, Eggs and Ham - poached eggs, prosciutto and arugula stacked on whole-wheat crostini (just don't forget to order a side of what will likely be the best bison sausage you'll ever eat). Read more.
Riverfront Times: 2011 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Breakfast.
Morgan The boss: Breakfast wrap was delicious, French toast so so
24 Hour Food Geek: Try the Pesto Chicken - Pesto chicken -grilled chicken, mozzarella, and house made pesto sauce on a focaccia crust. The fountain on locust. So tasty!
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.
8. The Heavy Anchor
8.1
5226 Gravois Ave (between Morganford & Eichelberger), St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Bevo Mill · 16 tips and reviews
Go! Magazine: I love that the cocktails are served in canning jars, but you should order a beer from the vast selection, which rotates weekly. Try the Lagunitas Wilco Tango Foxtrot ale. (Gabe Hartwig)
Shaun Hill: Tuesday night trivia is fun!
Ash: Cheap drinks, great beer selection, friendly staff and even boozy floats! What's not to love?
Riverfront Times: Saltado de langostinos brings lovely shrimp in an olive oil-white wine reduction, while aji de gallina features a unique blend of chicken, walnut, chiles and cream. Read more.
Riverfront Times: 2010 RFT Best of St. Louis Winner - Best Kept Secret (happy hour division)
Sarah Lindsey-Lutz: great sangria and happy hour specials - until 6 p.m. get the fried plantains.
10. Mangia Italiano
7.4
3145 S Grand Blvd (btw Hartford & Juniata), St Louis, MO
Italian Restaurant · Tower Grove South · 47 tips and reviews
Dianne Carty: Family Friendly and Romantic. Food is cooked with love, everything down to kids meals. The chef was very nice to honor all all of our requests.The service was amazing! We are definitely coming back!
napalmbeth: this place sux
Riverfront Times: Come for the multifarious crowd, hardworking bartenders, Dave Stone 52 times a year, come-as-you-are vibe and the fact that you'll see 10 people you know before taking a sip. http://bit.ly/1c1HGtE