Best Fun Restaurants in Southwest Garden

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1. Olive + Oak

4.8

Exceptional(1348)

Price: Expensive

• American • St. Louis

Booked 47 times today

Olive + Oak is a fun restaurant where you can enjoy great food, craft beer, and specialty cocktails in a lively atmosphere. The reviews rave about the 'fun atmosphere', 'great ambiance', and 'creative and interesting cuisine'. It's a place to enjoy thoughtful, ingredient-driven food with friends and family in a beautiful setting.

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2. Brasserie by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(4149)

Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 53 times today

Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

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3. Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

4.3

Awesome(1284)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Clayton

Booked 45 times today

*2024 WINE SPECTATOR BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*Renown Italian restaurateur Mario Laccarino is pleased to invite guests for a taste of the Sorrento Coast at Casa Don Alfonso. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, the menu tells the story of traditions passed down for generations in the family homes of southern Italy. These recipes come from a magical place, ripe with the culture and beauty of the Mediterranean. Alongside an unmistakable commitment to hospitality and service, Casa Don Alfonso brings hand-crafted flavors and carefully chosen ingredients with every bite.Family of Iaccarino honors the culinary heritage of the Campania region, with seasonal ingredients that closely resemble the sun-kissed produce harvested at the Iaccarino family’s farm. Fresh, handmade pastas create an edible narrative of the Iaccarino legacy, while whimsical desserts transport guests to Naples’ nostalgic bakeries. From Sorrento to St. Louis, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

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4. Edera Italian Eatery

4.6

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 29 times today

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood. We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard. We look forward to serving you!

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5. Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.7

Exceptional(659)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 11 times today

Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.

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6. Lorenzo's Trattoria

4.7

Exceptional(2286)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • The Hill

Booked 19 times today

Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta. At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family. We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.

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7. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

Exceptional(1853)

Price: Moderate

• American • Soulard / Benton Park

Booked 15 times today

Frazer Cameron, executive chef and owner of Frazer’s restaurant, opened the doors to his now iconic restaurant in 1992 in historic Benton Park. Entrees at Frazer’s are inspired by tastes from around the globe, including French, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. Frazer’s also features an award winning wine & cocktail program, featuring over 50 classic & specialty craft cocktails. Located down the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, Frazer’s is perfect for appetizers and drinks with friends or for an entertaining dinner. We feature many different dining options such as a bar & lounge area, our main dining room, our upper level dining area, takeout. Frazer’s also features street side & patio dining (Outside dining is first come first serve). Please call for any inquiries.info@frazersgoodeats.com

8. Stone Turtle

4.8

Exceptional(1148)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis

Booked 7 times today

Stone Turtle is an American Restaurant and Whiskey Bar located in the heart of Dogtown, Saint Louis, just south of Turtle Park.

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9. Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis

4.6

Exceptional(370)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • St. Louis

Booked 39 times today

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain, Chef Matt Daughaday's inspired cuisine at Idol Wolf takes a playful approach to tapas style dining by combining local and seasonal ingredients with classic Iberian sensibilities.The menus seamlessly blend traditional takes on Spanish classics, with drinks and dishes that have a distinctly Midwestern point of view – the result is a shared drinking and dining experience that is uniquely craveable, and truly memorable.

10. The Crossing

4.9

Exceptional(2550)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Clayton

Booked 18 times today

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

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NinaVIP
St. Louis •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our server, Sebastian, was attentive and knowledgeable, giving us helpful details about our selections.
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Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. LouisPrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Clayton
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4.3
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William
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Proposed to my girlfriend in one of the chalets and it was the most romantic dining we’ve ever had. The food was absolutely incredible and our server Joe was fantastic. He was extremely knowledgeable and fun! The Ameretto Cream Pie was the best dessert we’ve ever had!!! Absolutely recommend this place to anyone and everyone!!!
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Edera Italian EateryPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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4.6
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Julia
St. Louis •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the best time dining with friends at Olive and Oak. Our server was outstanding, along with all of the hosts, bussers, and additional support staff. Our meal was perfectly paced and gave us time to enjoy each course, as well as visit with our friends. The food and drinks were absolutely spectacular, as always. To top things off, we were gifted a bottle of wine before leaving from the manager. Hows that for a wow-factor?!
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Olive + OakPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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4.8
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Emily
St. Louis •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The experience was wonderful from start to finish! The server was welcoming & quick to get our drinks. We had several starters which were great. Cannot miss the French onion soup. We had burgers & a steak. The pommes frites are outstanding...a treat! Overall one of our favorite spots to dine with great cocktails & wine list.
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Brasserie by NichePrice: Moderate• French• St. Louis
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4.8
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Melissa
St. Louis •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
Guidos has our very favorite pizza in St. Louis. Everything on the menu is outstanding! The staff is always friendly and knowledgeable. It’s a great place to go with friends and family.
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Guido's Pizza and TapasPrice: Moderate• Italian• The Hill
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4.7

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77 restaurants available nearby

1. Olive + Oak

2. Brasserie by Niche

3. Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

4. Edera Italian Eatery

5. Guido's Pizza and Tapas

6. Lorenzo's Trattoria

7. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

8. Stone Turtle

9. Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis

10. The Crossing

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