Diners can enjoy a relaxing afternoon of people-watching at one of the outdoor cafes or coffee shops or take in the nightlife at some of the warm and friendly pubs. Ornate lampposts and brick-lined streets along Maryland Avenue create European sophistication.

Visitors to the beautiful Forest Park can also enjoy unique dining experiences at the Missouri History Museum and the Saint Louis Art Museum. At the east end of the community, the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, on Lindell Boulevard, features the world's largest collection of
mosaic art. Its soaring emerald dome has become a landmark for this eclectic community.

The list below includes some of the best restaurants in St. Louis featuring cuisine ranging from all-American BBQ to spicy Thai. This is by no means a comprehensive list. But for those of you who are unfamiliar with St. Louis Restaurants or for those locals wanting to try something new, this list will surely give you a taste of St. Louis.

 

• Dierdorf and Harts (Great Steaks - Westport Plaza)

• Annie Gunn's (Great Steaks and Pasta - Chesterfield)

• Charlotte's Rib (Best BBQ - Ballwin)

• El Maguey (Great Mexican Chain - St. Charles)

• Casa Grille (Mexican Grill - Galleria)

• PF Chang's (Best Upscale Chinese - Chesterfield)

• Hunan Wok - Best Chinese Food - Brentwood)

• Malmaison (Best Romantic - St. Albans)

• St. Louis Fish Market (Best Seafood - Soulard)

• Tony's Downtown (Best Italian Restaurant)

• Chez Leon (Best French Restaurant - Central West End)

• I love Mr. Sushi (Best Sushi - Olivette)

• Bastante (Best Tapas - South City)

• Spiro's (Best Greek Food - Creve Coeur)

• Priyaa (Best Indian Cuisine - Creve Coeur)

• Manee Thai (Best Thai Food - Ballwin)

• McGuirk's Pub (Best Irish Pub - Soulard)

• Black Thorn (Best Pizza - Downtown)

• South City Diner (Best Diner Food - Downtown)

• Crazy Bowls and Wraps - (Best Healthy Food - Chain)

• Fitz's Restaurant (Best Root Beer - The Loop)

• Maggiemoo's (Best Ice Cream for Kids)

• The Chocolate Bar (Chocolate Heaven - Lafayette Square)

• Fritz's Frozen Custard (2nd Best Custard - 2 Locations)

• Ted Drew's Frozen Custard (The Hill - Best Custard)

  

  If you are a wine enthusiast, then you must stop by St. Louis' own Wine Merchant. Fantastic selection of wine from around the world with very friendly and courteous staff to help you. For shopping special cuisines, look no further than Provisions in Clayton which is stocked with plenty of gourmet meats and cheeses. There is also a truly wonderful salad bar there as well.

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  Still not sure where to go first? Then check out some St. Louis Guides:

• Dining St. Louis

• Sauce Magazine

• AOL City Guide

• Restaurants.com

• Chinese Restaurant Directory

  ST. LOUIS MARKET - tourism and business links

  The City of St. Louis - vibrant and full of life. Culturally diverse and growing by the minute, St. Louis is the place to be. Sure you have to go up in the Arch (the view is one of a kind), but there
  is plenty to do for families or adults spending a night out. Check out the links below and see for yourself! And don't forget that the museums in St. Louis are FREE! Want to find out about more FREE STUFF? Click Here!

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  Places to Visit

   

• The Famous St. Louis Arch

• UMB Bank Pavilion (River Port)

• St. Louis Art Museum

• Missouri Historical Society

• Fabulous Fox

• The Muny

• The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis

• St. Louis Symphony Orchestra

• Botanical Gardens

• Missouri History Museum

• Railroad Museum

• Cahokia Mounds

• Jewel Box

• Laumeier Sculpture Park

• The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts

• Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis

• Saint Louis University Museum of Art

• Cathedral Basilica St. Louis

• Chatillon-DeMenil Mansion & Museum

• Anheuser-Busch Tour

• Busch Wildlife Area

  Just for Kids

   

• The City Museum

• St. Louis Science Center

• St. Louis Zoo

• The Eugene Field House and the St. Louis Toy Museum

• Turtle Playground

• The Magic House

• World Aways Museum

• The Butterfly House

• Union Station

• Six Flags

• Raging Rivers

• Maryland Heights Family Aquatic Center - Huge
  Water Slides!

• Grant's Farm - Huge Farm with Animals!

• Forest Park - You can't miss it! It's one of
  the largest city parks in the country. It's
  where most of the museums, the zoo and
  other fun stuff are located.

  Just for Adults

   

• Laclede's Landing

• The Loop

• The City Improv Club

• Morgan Street Brewery

• Rue13 Sushi Bar

• Ameristar Casino

• Harrah's Casino

  Sports

   

  St. Louis is a sports town. That's for sure. We've got it all. Our sought after teams are found in football, baseball, college basketball and hockey. If your into racing, St. Louis has a NASCAR Raceway. And along with the best teams, we've got some of the best, most devoted fans in the country. So if you are a big sports fan, you will love St. Louis. In addition to great teams and great supporting fans, we also have some fantastic venues for the games including a new stadium for the St. Louis Cardinals. Click Here for details.

  A really fun site to visit for all things sports is St. LouisSports.org. It's a great site with lots of information on teams, venues and schedules. What's not anywhere else, you can find there.

• St. Louis Rams  

• St. Louis Cardinals - (if you are a Cards fan,
  you should check out this site...www.cardsclubhouse.com)

• St. Louis Blues  

• St. Louis Bilikens

• Mizzou Tigers

• Gateway Grizzlies  

• Minor League Hockey ( Otters )

• Minor League Baseball (Rascals)

• St. Louis Steamers (Soccer)

• Minor League Basketball (Swarm)

• Gateway International Raceway

• Edward Jones Dome

• Savvis Center

  

  How to Get There

• (Maps Always Help!) St. Louis Art Museum

• (Great Gateway Site) Explore St. Louis

• (Getting Around Downtown) Explore Downtown