St. Louis Restaurants We Lost So Far in 2023 [PHOTOS]

We're spoiled in St. Louis by what seems to be a never-ending supply of top restaurants opening up shop. Still, that's little…

By Jessica Rogen

J. Devoti Trattoria,The Hill
An Italian spot that offered modern cuisine with fresh local ingredients, J. Devoti Trattoria was a favorite of RFT Dining Critic Cheryl Baehr, but not all good things can last.
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16 St. Louis Holiday Pop-Up Bars to Fill Any Grinch With Cheer

‘Tis the season to get blitzed, and St. Louis is full of festive pop-up bars to help you get into the holiday…

By Paula Tredway

Sippin' Santa
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At St. Louis' Deli Divine, Nosh on Top Jewish-American Deli Fare

For an amazing Reuben or top-notch smoked lox on a New York-style bagel, there's really only one place within St. Louis city…

By Jessica Rogen

Combo sandwich of smoked turkey and pastrami on rye with mustard.
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Top 5 French Fries in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

While there is no such thing as a bad French fry, a truly extraordinary, crispy golden spud can make the jump from…

By Cheryl Baehr

Mabel Suen
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Jovick Brothers Serves Can't-Miss Burgers and More in Princeton Heights

Bite into one of Casey Jovick's over-the-top smashburgers at his Princeton Heights neighborhood spot Jovick Brothers Burgers, and you'll be an instant…

By Jessica Rogen

Mabel Suen
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Find St. Louis' Best Sushi at Sado on the Hill

St. Louis' best sushi can be found in an unexpected spot: right in the middle of the city's Italian neighborhood. Sado (5201…

By Jessica Rogen

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Biscuits and Gravy in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

With the cold temperatures comes a longing for ultimate comfort fare — and perhaps no other morning staple hits that spot like…

By Cheryl Baehr

Rosemary biscuit topped with mushroom gravy.
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For Bagel-Lovers' Bagels, Visit Lefty's in Chesterfield

St. Louis is undeniably having a bagel moment, and Lefty's (13359 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield; 314-275-0959) is a big part of that. Owners…

By Jessica Rogen

Braden McMakin
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Top 5 White Pizzas in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

You can refer to it as white pizza, pizza bianca if you're feeling fancy, or pizza without tomato sauce if you're just…

By Cheryl Baehr

Bonci at Pizzeria da Gloria
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A St. Louisan’s Guide to Tipping Properly (and Not Being That Guy)

Tipping has gotten really wonky over the past few years. With the rise of tablet-based payment systems that prompt you for gratuity…

By Collin Preciado

Sit-Down Restaurant
Unless your server straight up spits in your face, you have to tip close to 20 percent no matter what. That’s an unbreakable social contract. If you truly had a horrible experience due to the waitstaff, then speak to a manager. And don’t go on Yelp with your “I’d give this place zero stars if I could” review. Handle it like an adult and speak to someone in charge. If you get into it with the manager, the problem is definitely you, and you should never go back to that restaurant again.
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Cafe Ganadara's Sensational Korean-American Fare Spices Up St. Louis Hills

For a thrilling version of Korean-American cuisine with a New York Koreatown flair, head to Cafe Ganadara (6413 Hampton Avenue, 314-802-7044) in…

By Jessica Rogen, Mabel Suen

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Pumpkin Spice Lattes in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

The leaves are turning vibrant colors, porch planters are filled with mums and mantels are adorned with decorative gourds. This can mean…

By Cheryl Baehr

Living Room Coffee's PSL
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Top 5 Avocado Toasts in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

Once prime fodder for millennial bashing, avocado toast is now firmly established as a staple of daytime dining — and at the…

By Cheryl Baehr

Anita Cafe
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Anita Cafe in Midtown Offers Fresh Food, Coffee and Cocktails

When the restaurant is owned by a registered dietician, you know you're going to get the best possible food served to you…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Los Incas Brings Traditional Food From Peru to O'Fallon, Missouri

For utterly delicious drinks and savory dishes like seco de carne (a slow-cooked beef served with white rice and thyme-scented beans), drop…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Onion Rings in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

French fries may be the classic sandwich side dish, but there's a case to be made that a perfectly executed onion ring…

By Cheryl Baehr

Wright's Tavern onion rings
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Where to Get $5 Tacos at St. Louis Restaurants This Taco Week

It’s officially the best week of the year: Taco Week. St. Louis Taco Week kicks off today and runs through October 15.…

By Riverfront Times

Alpha Brewing Company
Pork Al Pastor with Peppered Pineapples: Smoked pork shoulder from Kenrick's Meats elevated with thin sliced peppers and pineapple chunks and tossed in lime-guajillo pepper sauce.
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Fourth City BBQ Shows Off Wood-Smoked Meats on Cherokee Street

Fourth City BBQ offers something difficult to find in St. Louis: all-wood smoked meats. With this kind of cooking, customers get a…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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For $10 or Less, You Can Get a Great Meal at These St. Louis Restaurants

With inflation impacting communities across the country, it's getting harder and harder to find a decent meal for a decent price. This…

By Riverfront Times

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Breakfast Sandwiches in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

There are very few things worth getting out of bed early for. A royal wedding. Early access to the Eras Tour European…

By Cheryl Baehr

The Combo at Songbird
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21 Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Bars in St. Louis

You shouldn't be cooped up all of the time in your house, and your dog shouldn't, either. You and your buddy both…

By Riverfront Times

Zoomies Pet Cafe
(5838 Macklind Avenue, zoomiespetcafe.com)
This pet cafe was made just for you and your pup. Zoomies can be your home-away-from-home when both you and your dog want to get out of the house. The coffee is good, the Wi-Fi signal is strong and they'll even feed you both, too. Pick up a treat for your dog, order yourself the avocado toast and get your stupid emails read all at Zoomies Pet Cafe.
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My Marie on Cherokee Serves Mouthwatering Food Straight From Haiti

Generations of cooking knowledge have gone into the dishes at My Marie — and it shows. Chef-owner Marie Louis-Jeune serves some of…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Top 5 Sourdough Breads in St. Louis, Chosen by Our Critic

A few years ago, it seemed like every last one of us was going to become an artisan baker, bartering our house…

By Cheryl Baehr

Knead Bakehouse + Provisions
After realizing his passion for fermentation centered around bread, not beer, Knead Bakehouse (3467 Hampton Avenue, kneadbakehouse.com) co-owner AJ Brown enrolled in the prestigious Institute Paul Bocuse in Lyon, France, where he learned the basics for making world-class sourdough bread. Right after his return from France, he and his wife, Kirsten, started selling his wares at area farmers' markets, then opened the delightful bakeshop, where the delicious sourdough sets the standard for the form.
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Where to Find the Best Mexican Food in the St. Louis Area

From savory street tacos to sizzling fajitas to succulent slow-cooked birria and more, the St. Louis area has many options when it…

By Riverfront Times

Dos Reyes Mexican Restaurant
(5912 Hampton Avenue, 314-833-5550)
Formerly known as the One Way Cafe, this place is fantastic no matter what you call it. RFT food critic Cheryl Baehr flipped out over the beef torta. She described it as “like the best pot roast you’ve ever had”, with beef so tender that it falls apart at the mere suggestion of a fork.
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Sugarwitch Sprinkles St. Louis With Sweet Treats

For stellar ice cream sandwiches, waffle tacos, peanut brittle shortbread, stuffed salted-mint-chocolate brownies and more, visit Sugarwitch (7726 Virginia Avenue) in the…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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St. Louis’ Top 25 Restaurants Right Now, According to Yelp

Yelpers really know their stuff sometimes. Information about restaurants from food critics is great, but if you want to know what real…

By Jaime Lees

25. Hamilton’s Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar
(2101 Chouteau Avenue, hamiltonsteak.com)
“Hamilton's appears to be a hole in the wall until you step in and realize the place is HUGE with a relaxed, rustic charm. Excellent meal and well crafted drinks! I didn't have a photo of the bread but the bread and butter is warm and yummy before the meal! I also ordered a lemon drop with rum instead of vodka. The substitution was an additional charge (crazy) but whatever. My meal was 10s across the board!! Carrots had the sweet glaze in every bite, the potatoes alone were so creamy and flavorful but when you pair them with the juice of the steak? OMG. The steak was seasoned with love, cooked to a perfect medium and could have been cut with a butter knife! I was extremely satisfied with my meal. I wouldn't hesitate to come back.” - Money F. on Yelp
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Salsa Rosada — the Sibling of Mayo Ketchup — Shines in Midtown

Chef Mandy Estrella's new spot, Salsa Rosada (3135 Olive Street, 314-601-3038), serves authentic (and fantastically flavorful) Venezuelan and Colombian food. Located in…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Mouthwatering Street Food Is the Star at Locoz Tacoz in Maplewood

People are going wild for this food-truck-turned restaurant, and it's easy to see why. Located in the heart of Maplewood, Locoz Tacoz…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Kain Tayo Is Serving Masterpiece-Level Filipino Classics

Kain Tayo (2700 Locust Street, 314-396-2110) is serving up all of the Filipino classics you crave. Sally Arcega, the chef at the…

By Jaime Lees

Mabel Suen
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Everyone We Saw at Taste of St. Louis at Ballpark Village

The annual Taste of St. Louis festival was held at Ballpark Village over the weekend, and it looks like good eats (and…

By Jaime Lees

Theo Welling
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