Cafe Madeleine | image courtesy of Cafe Madeleine
Café Madeleine
(4256 Magnolia Avenue; 314-575-5658)
Café Madeleine is located in the Piper Palm House in Tower Grove Park, overlooking a majestic lily pad pond and the mock ruins and fountain just beyond. A French-inspired brunch is served every Sunday, featuring an omelet station and the restaurant’s namesake — the traditional French Madeleine.
India Palace | Ben Shakman
India Palace
(4534 North Lindbergh Boulevard, Bridgeton; 314-731-3333)
India Palace's airport location sits at the top of the Airport Plaza and overlooks air traffic from Lambert International Airport from eleven floors up. The food is some of the best Indian cuisine in the city and the décor is a delight, as well — reminiscent of 1990s-era fine dining with faint hints of a tiki bar.
Budweiser Brew House | image courtesy of Budweiser Brew House
The Budweiser Brew House
(601 Clark Avenue; 314-241-5575)
The rooftop deck at the Budweiser Brew House offers an excellent view into the St. Louis Cardinal’s Busch Stadium. Enjoy an expanded beer selection of 239 beer taps or serve yourself from a 21-foot tap wall. Dine from a menu of beer-paired plates, such as wings, lobster tacos and St. Louis-style ribs.
The Loading Dock | Amanda Zika @ Dreaming Tree Photography
The Loading Dock
(401 Front Street, Grafton, IL; 618-786-3494)
The Loading Dock offers a unique waterfront dining experience accessible by both boats and walk-ins at the confluence of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers. The small menu offers all you could ever want from a casual bar – burgers, fries, wings and even catfish fritters. The restaurant is now open year-round and debuts an ice skating rink in November.
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