The Best Restaurants In the St. Louis Area, According to Yelp [PHOTOS]

St. Louis has a diverse and delicious food scene, making it hard to pick what exactly you want to eat. While our food editor Cheryl Baehr has a robust list of places she's reviewed, it can be difficult to file through and find the perfect spot for you to eat when you're hungry — trust us, our mouths start to water when we read her pieces, too.

That's where Yelp has come in: we've rounded up the 20 spots that St. Louisans and tourists alike have rated the highest so you can try a new place — and Baehr has reviewed plenty of them, too, if you need to do some more research.

If you are looking for more specifics, we also have the best St. Louis pizza places and steakhouses according to Yelp.

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Melo’s Pizza
(2438 Mcnair Avenue, 314-833-4489)
“The best Pizza in St. Louis.” -Paul P.
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Melo’s Pizza

(2438 Mcnair Avenue, 314-833-4489)

“The best Pizza in St. Louis.” -Paul P.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Blues City Deli
(2438 McNair Avenue,  314-773-8225)
“This place is extraordinary. The sandwiches are filling, cheap, and packed with insane flavor.” -- Sophia S.
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Blues City Deli

(2438 McNair Avenue, 314-773-8225)

“This place is extraordinary. The sandwiches are filling, cheap, and packed with insane flavor.” -- Sophia S.

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Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza
(1928 S 12th Street, 314-449-1111)
“Came here for pizza week and got the pizza special. Everything was so good from the homemade bbq sauce to root beer.” - Jonah M.
Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Pizzeoli Wood Fired Pizza

(1928 S 12th Street, 314-449-1111)

“Came here for pizza week and got the pizza special. Everything was so good from the homemade bbq sauce to root beer.” - Jonah M.

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Kounter Kulture
(3825 Watson Road, 314-781-4344)
“Well deserved 5 star rating on Yelp. We initially felt that the items looked pricey but the portion sizes are huge!” --Anvita S.
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Kounter Kulture

(3825 Watson Road, 314-781-4344)

“Well deserved 5 star rating on Yelp. We initially felt that the items looked pricey but the portion sizes are huge!” --Anvita S.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Polite Society
(1923 Park Avenue, 314-325-2553)
“Exceptional. A must visit while in Saint Louis. Hands down the best meal and service I've encountered in a while. From the heirloom tomatoes to the skillet corn bread and broccolini every bite left me wanting more.” - Francesca G.
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Polite Society

(1923 Park Avenue, 314-325-2553)

“Exceptional. A must visit while in Saint Louis. Hands down the best meal and service I've encountered in a while. From the heirloom tomatoes to the skillet corn bread and broccolini every bite left me wanting more.” - Francesca G.

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Songbird
(4476 Chouteau Avenue, 314-781-4344)
“This is a top notch breakfast spot and cafe.” - Michael G.
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Songbird

(4476 Chouteau Avenue, 314-781-4344)

“This is a top notch breakfast spot and cafe.” - Michael G.

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Balkan Treat Box
(8103 Big Bend Boulevard,  314-733-5700)
“Extraordinarily great food and staff! We loved everything we ordered and cannot wait to visit again.” -Allison P.
Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Balkan Treat Box

(8103 Big Bend Boulevard, 314-733-5700)

“Extraordinarily great food and staff! We loved everything we ordered and cannot wait to visit again.” -Allison P.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Sult?n Mediterranean Restaurant
(4200 Manchester Avenue, 314-390-2020)
“This is probably the best quality for the money in St Louis. I've never been disappointed in anything I've gotten here, even after visiting 7 or so times. When family comes to visit for a few days, this is one of the necessary dinners out.” - Sabir R.
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Sult?n Mediterranean Restaurant

(4200 Manchester Avenue, 314-390-2020)

“This is probably the best quality for the money in St Louis. I've never been disappointed in anything I've gotten here, even after visiting 7 or so times. When family comes to visit for a few days, this is one of the necessary dinners out.” - Sabir R.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Nathaniel Reid Bakery
(11243 Manchester Road, 314-858-1019)
“WOW. Nathaniel Reid lives up to the hype. I was wanting a special dessert to celebrate my mom's milestone birthday and this was the perfect spot.” -Hannah M.
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Nathaniel Reid Bakery

(11243 Manchester Road, 314-858-1019)

“WOW. Nathaniel Reid lives up to the hype. I was wanting a special dessert to celebrate my mom's milestone birthday and this was the perfect spot.” -Hannah M.

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Bogart’s Smokehouse
(1627 S 9th Street, 314-621-3107)
“5 stars all around. Amazing ribs and the best burnt ends and baked beans in the USA.” - Gracie D.
Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Bogart’s Smokehouse

(1627 S 9th Street, 314-621-3107)

“5 stars all around. Amazing ribs and the best burnt ends and baked beans in the USA.” - Gracie D.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Teatopia
(2606 Cherokee Street, 314-553-9402)
“A must go!! We recently moved to Cherokee St and Teatopia is our favorite spot to hit for any time of the day.” --Kaitlin T.
Photo credit: Sarah Fenske

Teatopia

(2606 Cherokee Street, 314-553-9402)

“A must go!! We recently moved to Cherokee St and Teatopia is our favorite spot to hit for any time of the day.” --Kaitlin T.

Photo credit: Sarah Fenske
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Medina Mediterranean Grill
(multiple locations including 1327 Washington Avenue, 314-241-1356)
“Mediterranean food that melts your mouth, not your pocket. The beef shawarma is amazing here. The food is fast and the sauce is delicious.” - Zach H.
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Medina Mediterranean Grill

(multiple locations including 1327 Washington Avenue, 314-241-1356)

“Mediterranean food that melts your mouth, not your pocket. The beef shawarma is amazing here. The food is fast and the sauce is delicious.” - Zach H.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Sides of Seoul
(10084 Page Avenue, 314- 942-8940)
“This place was the perfect meal I needed to get through my errands! It took them only 10 min and the food was so fresh.” - Alina S.
Photo credit: Cheryl Baehr

Sides of Seoul

(10084 Page Avenue, 314- 942-8940)

“This place was the perfect meal I needed to get through my errands! It took them only 10 min and the food was so fresh.” - Alina S.

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Lona’s Lil’ Eats
(2199 California Avenue, 314-899-5582)
“I want to eat at Lonas every day.  I realize that is excessive.  But it's so stinking delicious.  There are so many types of sauce to choose from and the meat and side combos are practically endless.  They offer excel sodas,...thanks for supporting local!  If you order carry out, their curbside system makes lots of sense, it is super easy!  I've done carry out and also eaten on the patio.  Both are so pleasant!  I can't wait to go back again!” - Elizabeth H.
Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Lona’s Lil’ Eats

(2199 California Avenue, 314-899-5582)

“I want to eat at Lonas every day. I realize that is excessive. But it's so stinking delicious. There are so many types of sauce to choose from and the meat and side combos are practically endless. They offer excel sodas,...thanks for supporting local! If you order carry out, their curbside system makes lots of sense, it is super easy! I've done carry out and also eaten on the patio. Both are so pleasant! I can't wait to go back again!” - Elizabeth H.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Sameem Afghan Restaurant
(4341 Manchester Avenue, 314-534-9500)
“Phenomenal food - the eggplant biryani was definitely a favorite at our table, but you can't go wrong here.” - Catherine A.
Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg

Sameem Afghan Restaurant

(4341 Manchester Avenue, 314-534-9500)

“Phenomenal food - the eggplant biryani was definitely a favorite at our table, but you can't go wrong here.” - Catherine A.

Photo credit: Jennifer Silverberg
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Riverside Diner
(8129 Reilly Avenue, 314-240-5566)
“I let the cat out of the bag. This is one of St. Louis's best kept secrets. The people who own  it are awesome, super friendly and helpful. I have never eaten anything that I didn't thoroughly enjoy-and I am super picky. It's like everything is handcrafted to perfection.” - Tracey C. 
Photo credit: Chelsea Neuling

Riverside Diner

(8129 Reilly Avenue, 314-240-5566)

“I let the cat out of the bag. This is one of St. Louis's best kept secrets. The people who own it are awesome, super friendly and helpful. I have never eaten anything that I didn't thoroughly enjoy-and I am super picky. It's like everything is handcrafted to perfection.” - Tracey C.

Photo credit: Chelsea Neuling
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Akar
(7641 Wydown Boulevard,  314-553-9914)
“Get dinner here and you won't regret it.” - Elaine S.
Photo credit: Mabel Suen

Akar

(7641 Wydown Boulevard, 314-553-9914)

“Get dinner here and you won't regret it.” - Elaine S.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen
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Edibles and Essentials
(5815 Hampton Avenue,  314-328-2300)
“Every single time we go to this place it's always the same.  Just awesome service, wonderful, delicious and imaginative food with an outstanding wine selection, fresh baked desserts and the feeling that we are so lucky to have this special place in our hood.  Good job.” - Dale E. 
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Edibles and Essentials

(5815 Hampton Avenue, 314-328-2300)

“Every single time we go to this place it's always the same. Just awesome service, wonderful, delicious and imaginative food with an outstanding wine selection, fresh baked desserts and the feeling that we are so lucky to have this special place in our hood. Good job.” - Dale E.

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Louie
(706 De Mun Avenue, 314-300-8188)
“Phenomenal experience start to finish. Easily the best service and most knowledgeable server I have probably ever had. We sat outside under a heat lamp and it was very comfortable. Could not have asked for more from the atmosphere and service. The food was absolutely delicious!” - Ashley R.
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Louie

(706 De Mun Avenue, 314-300-8188)

“Phenomenal experience start to finish. Easily the best service and most knowledgeable server I have probably ever had. We sat outside under a heat lamp and it was very comfortable. Could not have asked for more from the atmosphere and service. The food was absolutely delicious!” - Ashley R.

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Egg
(2200 Gravois Avenue Suite 101, 314-202-8244)
“I truly love each and every brunch experience at Egg. The menu never disappoints and the atmosphere is welcoming.” - Chel C. 
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Egg

(2200 Gravois Avenue Suite 101, 314-202-8244)

“I truly love each and every brunch experience at Egg. The menu never disappoints and the atmosphere is welcoming.” - Chel C.

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