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

17. The Fattened Caf
(2724 Cherokee Street, thefattenedcaf.com)
“UH-MAZE-ING! I traveled from LA to STL for this specific reason. I've purchased their Longganisa in LA before but I hadn't experienced their full menu until now. And let me tell you, it was worth the travel. You're looking at $12 a plate and the portions can be enough to feed 2 people or save it for leftovers. They even got Kamayan Boxes that legit has pretty much everything on the menu and feed up to 4 people! HANDS DOWN the best experience I've ever had. It felt like home vibes being there. Everyone was sweet, attentive and cared about your feedback. When you see how enthusiastic everyone who works there was about the food, you know you're going to get nothing but love in that food. In LA, you pay $20+ for a plate that BARELY feeds 1 person. So, the fattened caf is doing it right! My all time fav was their longganisa plate as well as their exploding chicken! But let me tell you, I legit ordered one of everything on their menu. It's was the best flavors in my mouth! Of course to get the full experience, I upgraded to the Java rice.” - Vanessa V. on Yelp

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

24. Brasserie by Niche
(4580 Laclede Avenue, brasseriebyniche.com)
“I had the perfect birthday dinner this past weekend at Brasserie! I had a table right in front of a window and the ambiance could not have been better - a very romantic, intimate atmosphere for a larger space. Service was excellent. Alexis was new go to restaurant, but came through with great recommendations and went the extra mile to make it a special evening! Obviously the French onion soup is a must order, but it surpassed my high expectations — it was endlessly cheesy and decadent with such a rich depth of flavor. For dinner, I had the bistro steak and frites. It was cooked to absolutely perfection and the béarnaise was fantastic. I look forward to returning and trying more of the menu that I couldn't conquer my first trip!” - Kaitie O. on Yelp

23. Pit Stop
(2130 Macklind Avenue, pit-stop-stl.com)
“Pit Shop is one of my favorite neighborhood restaurants. The vibe is pretty casual with a great patio and friendly service, but the food is top notch. They have some casual sandwiches and tacos on their menu, but I always go for the entrees and pastas. The flavors are so good! Tonight we ordered a go-to appetizer, the brisket toasted ravioli, which came out super quick. They offer a tomato sauce and a green goddess, but I can never decide, so we paid the extra $1 to get both. For dinner, I ordered the linguine with seafood and clams, and took home more than enough for lunch the next day. They also had a whiskey special that night with $5 drinks that my friend and I took advantage of.” - Erin U. on Yelp

22. Sugarfire Smoke House
(multiple locations including 605 Washington Avenue, 314-797-8487)
“I got just a simple half a pound of brisket and maple glazed carrots, a delicious vanilla maple bourbon milkshake, and the rest of my family got something different so we could try everything. My wonderful brother got the burger with their Mac and cheese and a sweet tea, my great dad got their two meat combo (brisket and pulled pork) plus 3 sides (Pitmaster beans, coleslaw, and potato salad), my amazing and beautiful mother got pecan pie, Mac and cheese, loaded green bean casserole, and cornbread. The brisket was so tender and the smoke flavour mixed with the barbecue sauce was just amazing. The brisket is a must and was the best I've ever had, no joke. Service was fantastic and it's a super cool spot as well!” - Elijah B. on Yelp

21. Jovick Brothers Burgers
(4993 Loughborough Avenue; 314-390-2899)
“I heard Jovick Brothers Burgers opened last week. The photos I saw of them looked great so I popped in on a Monday evening. This space has about 6 tables inside and 6 tables outside. All of the the inside tables turned twice while I was there and there were maybe 3 tables filled outside. I ordered a double smash burger with pepperjack, pickle, and onion and French fries. Everything was really good. Not too greasy. It stayed together while I ate it. Would have liked if the bun was less bready but it's a minor complaint. The French fries were battered and perfectly crisp. Burger had nice skinny edges. Love the Heinz ketchup. You order at the counter and then they bring it out to you. Friendly service. I'm sure I'll be back here!” - Michelle L. on Yelp

20. Katsuya STL
(6301 Delmar Boulevard, University City; katsuyastl.com)
“I really enjoyed a pork katsu bento box here on a quiet Saturday afternoon. I appreciated the plentiful quantity of meat and other yummy tidbits at a low price (under $15 for a filling meal). The addition of the 2 sushi pieces was a fun addition as well, which made this place stand out from other bento box experiences I've had before. The restaurant itself was clean, with a self-serve water, sauce, and cutlery station. Overall, I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a filling, tasty meal in the Delmar area.” - Megan L. on Yelp

19. Bulrush STL
(3307 Washington Avenue, bulrushstl.com)
“What happens when you get a very talented and passionate chef? You get an incredible experience like Bulrush. Chef Rob takes local to a whole new level, not only creating something different every week, but also going 0 waste with his restaurant. Taking inspiration from all sorts of different cuisine; 7 unique dishes are constantly changing to create an absolutely incredible and unique experience. You might come 2-3 months later and have a fully different menu. Being able to understand the history and thought process of the restaurant and dish also added to the amazing time. Bulrush, Chef Rob, and staff, keep up the great work the food and experience was awesome.” - David W. on Yelp

18. Taco Buddha
(7405 Pershing Avenue, University City; tacobuddha.com)
“Favorite taco place in STL! to start, the tacos are huge for the price. Definitely only need 2 and a split app for a solid meal. I absolutely love their margaritas too, not too sour or too sweet. I used to love to sub out the chicken on the Jodhpur (i am vegetarian) for the fried mushroom option. They unfortunately took away this substitution from their tacos, so now i get the mushroom quesadilla and it is also great. i believe there is only one taco now that you can sub out the mushroom for, but i havent tried it yet. if you do eat meat, highly recommend the Jodhpur, i love the sauce! The cali taco is great with the fried avocado on top. The patio is super cute with great service, but it is a bit small, so expect a wait during peak times.” - Allison P. on Yelp

16. Balkan Treat Box
(8203 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves; balkantreatbox.com)
“Wow- so delicious. I walked past this place years ago, and there was a line going out of the front door. Sometimes there still is. Now I make it a point to stop anytime I am within a 3 mile radius. The people working there are great. The food is delicious. Although you can order some of their food online, you still cannot get everything on the menu. They make everything fresh daily and when they run out, it's out. My favorite items to order are the fish sandwich, eggplant sandwich, the burger sausages (they have different names but I am calling them by a simple name so you can easily order it, the tomato cucumber salad. They have great flatbread style pizzas with all types of toppings that change, such as fish, totally vegan, and beef. The Balkan style of food comes from the countries north of Turkey, and has a Mediterranean vibe.” - Saba F. on Yelp