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 For Cajun and catfish lovers |
1860 S Ninth St St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 231 1860 |
Wooden beams and brick walls add to the vintage decor at Hard Shell Cafe. This Soulard restaurant features Creole and Cajun fare, with catfish a popular specialty. Try hush puppies with your catfish for the complete Cajun treatment. Fried shrimp is another big seller, along with the "poorboy" sandwich and a variety of large and small salads. The menu also offers pizza and burgers. An enclosed courtyard in the rear provides the ambience of outdoor dining, without the weather. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music, fun and beer in one location |
2028 S Ninth St St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 773 5565 http://www.hammerstones.net/ |
Thanks to live music, this popular hangout is probably known more for fun than food, but that does not mean you will not be impressed with the culinary results. Do not expect an extensive menu, although you will be more than satisfied with one of the delicious burgers, the Philly cheese steak sandwich or one of a variety of salads. The beer selection is impressive, with domestic choices around. The simple menu is actually quite impressive. Overall, it is a good place to unwind with friends or enjoy a casual date, but you will probably want to go elsewhere for a serious business meeting or a true romantic dinner. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Southern fried chicken in the Midwest |
2100 Gravois Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 776 7292 http://www.hodaks.com/ |
This is basically a restaurant for chicken lovers, but there are a few other items on the menu. The kitchen makes a great picnic lunch, while the bar has a good selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. You can also order a meal to take home. See their website for further details. While the both the decor and dress code are casual, a select group of businesses chooses this restaurant to cater their parties and meetings. The clientele ranges from business executives to families and college kids. Hodak's serves deliciously crispy fried chicken with cole slaw, potato salad, baked beans and America's number one dessert, apple pie. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Delivering all over the city |
742 S 4th St St. Louis, MO 63103 United States +1 314 421 4667 http://www.imospizza.com/ imos@imospizza.com |
This pizzeria is known as the best in the area and has more than 25 locations throughout St. Louis. No matter where you are in the city, an IMO's is nearby. It serves great tasting St. Louis-style pizza and offers delivery to just about anywhere. The pizza varieties include everything from the standard sausage to vegetarian versions. You can also enjoy spaghetti and meatballs and a great lasagna. Pizza pricing varies according to size. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A wee bit of Dublin in St. Louis |
1200 Russell Blvd St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 776 8309 |
This pub is as close to Dublin as you can get in St. Louis. You will find a large selection of beers, including 16 on tap, and live Irish bands frequently perform traditional Celtic music here. If you are looking for comfort food, especially on a chilly evening, try the traditional Irish potato soup, which is thick with potatoes, celery and onions and topped with cheese. If you are looking for the Irish-American favorite of corned beef and cabbage, you can order that, too. McGurk's was named Best Pub by an area publication. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine dining at its best |
2501 S 9th St (at Victor St) St. Louis, MO 36104 United States +1 314 771 2090 http://www.lanyaps.com/ nvsl@.lanyaps.com |
Lagniappe's is a family-owned restaurant that mixes New Orleans Cajun/Italian theme and a friendly atmosphere. Lagniappe's offers a variety of excellent dishes, including steaks, gumbo, salads and breads. Daily specials are also available and listed on a blackboard. The menu changes often but a few regular dishes are the down-home Bill's Special Gumbo and the Crawfish Etoufe. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A little France in the city |
3210 S Grand Blvd St. Louis, MO 63118 United States +1 314 865 0111 |
One of the few French restaurants in St. Louis, Le Petit Paris is a recent addition to the local dining scene. The dining room is small, as are the tables, and the decor is simple. Delicious appetizer choices include escargot, oysters and puff pastries. When it comes to entrees, the sauces are what make the meal. Fish and poultry are usually featured, but the beef dishes are the best bet, especially the grilled dishes. For dessert, have a delicate crepe with your java. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mystery Dinner Theater |
3322 DeMenil Place St. Louis, MO 63118 United States +1 314 664 8024 http://www.lempmansion.com |
Murder, mystery and mayhem are all part of what you'll find here. No one knows whether he or she will be the next "victim" or the one to solve the case. The haunting history of the 1860s mansion adds to the exciting atmosphere. Although this is a bed-and-breakfast establishment, the dinner theater is open to the public on Fridays and Saturdays at 7p. Reservations are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary, American and classy |
1031 Lynch St St. Louis, MO 63118 United States +1 314 772 5777 http://www.lynchstreetbistro.com/ comments@lynchstreetbistro.com |
Looking at the classy décor, it is hard to believe how relaxed the atmosphere is in this bistro, a hot spot in the Soulard district. It also offers an outdoor patio with the same classy style as the indoor dining area. Two special rooms are available for parties and business functions. Menu items include a vast selection of grilled shrimp entrees, fried shrimp, crab cakes, soups, salads and steaks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Plain food in a workingman's restaurant |
2718 Gravois Ave St. Louis, MO 63118 United States +1 314 865 2917 |
A neighborhood staple dating back to 1935, Mary's is one of those friendly, casual restaurant/lounge establishments that still dot some of St. Louis' older working-class neighborhoods. Drawing a mix of patrons, this spot serves plain, well-prepared food and has a complete lack of pretension as well as an easy familiarity. Do not look for anything exotic. There are roast beef dinners, breaded pork chops, fried catfish, a couple of steaks and jack salmon. If you feel brave, you can try a brain sandwich, another old St. Louis specialty still found in a few South Side taverns/restaurants. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cajun and Creole cuisine |
808 Geyer Ave St. Louis, MO 63104 United States +1 314 436 0828 |
Featuring Creole and Cajun cuisine, Norton's brings a New Orleans ambience to the Soulard neighborhood. This casual café boasts excellent shrimp Creole, jambalaya and other Cajun favorites. Start with the blackened shrimp appetizer. Other menu items include homemade gumbo and crawfish potpie, as well as some more traditionally American choices. This is a low-key restaurant with a warm atmosphere, complete with a fireplace. When the weather permits, dining is also available in the lovely garden area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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