1. Venice Café
8.8
1903 Pestalozzi St, St Louis, MO
Dive Bar · Benton Park · 29 tips and reviews
Riverfront Times: Enjoy Caribbean fare - Rasta kabobs (available with jerk chicken, beef or veggie), Red Stripe Porker (pork tenderloin) and fried plantains are among the options. Read more.
Adam Hickey: One of the most unique bar scenes in St. Louis, well worth the visit. And they have great live music on the weekends.
Jordan Zwagerman: It's beautiful!
Ron Clements: Had lunch here, and the pork tenderloin was fantastic.
Adam Hickey: Fantastic patio for the good weather. Ask for a flight to try their great selection of beers.
Riverfront Times: The grilled polenta is simple and delicious with two pieces of grilled polenta atop black beans, smoked tomato, avocado and blended cheeses. Try it with a suggested beer pairing! http://bit.ly/1elxu4v
3. Eleven Eleven
9.0
1111 Mississippi Ave, St Louis, MO
New American Restaurant · Lafayette Square · 52 tips and reviews
Kyle Kratky: ALWAYS check out their specials and ask the servers' opnions on things. they know their stuff, and they will also be able to suggest excellent wines. Reservations recommended. Read more.
Shirley Derr: One of the best fine restaurants in St. Louis Metro.
Riverfront Times: The wine list is impressive, along with a menu featuring variations on casual Northern Italian and California fare. Wild boar is a house specialty -- that's right, wild boar. http://bit.ly/11L7NjW
13. SqWires
7.7
1415 S 18th St (Mc Nulty), St Louis, MO
American Restaurant · Lafayette Square · 46 tips and reviews
Mary Jauer: Sqwires has a great atmosphere with great food and great service. Medium to upper priced menu. Live entertainment in bar area on weekends. Outdoor seating as well. Never dissapointed.
Riverfront Times: The dips-and-spreads app features warm pita bread fanned among three very distinctively different but complementary dips. SqWires' modern flare fits in beautifully against the historic backdrop. Read more.
Ali B: I have never been spoken to so rudely in my life. By the owner no less, I will never be going to that establishment again.