Guidebook for St. Louis

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Guidebook for St. Louis

Food Scene

Rooster is an excellent spot. It is relatively new to the area (approximately 2 - 3 years old). We have gone a few time for breakfast.
144 locals recommend
Rooster
3150 S Grand Blvd
144 locals recommend
Rooster is an excellent spot. It is relatively new to the area (approximately 2 - 3 years old). We have gone a few time for breakfast.
City Diner has a wonderful 'Old School' feel. This location is open late. I have gone for breakfast & late night (post bar visits). This restaurant has a nice mixture of the local residents.
27 locals recommend
City Diner South Grand
3139 S Grand Blvd
27 locals recommend
City Diner has a wonderful 'Old School' feel. This location is open late. I have gone for breakfast & late night (post bar visits). This restaurant has a nice mixture of the local residents.
A first class restaurant specializing in Vietnamese. South Grand is known for the Vietnamese style food.
20 locals recommend
LemonGrass Restaurant
3161 S Grand Blvd
20 locals recommend
A first class restaurant specializing in Vietnamese. South Grand is known for the Vietnamese style food.
Another Excellent Vietnamese restaurant on South Grand. I have eaten here many times, the food is fresh and delicious.
52 locals recommend
Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand Blvd
52 locals recommend
Another Excellent Vietnamese restaurant on South Grand. I have eaten here many times, the food is fresh and delicious.
Philipino style food. Another excellent choice....
12 locals recommend
Guerrilla Street Food
6120 Delmar Blvd
12 locals recommend
Philipino style food. Another excellent choice....
This is a Thai style restaurant. I have to admit Thai style cooking is one of my favorites. It is wonderful that this restaurant is soo close!
16 locals recommend
Basil Spice Thai Cuisine
3183 S Grand Blvd
16 locals recommend
This is a Thai style restaurant. I have to admit Thai style cooking is one of my favorites. It is wonderful that this restaurant is soo close!
If you are a Vegan, this restaurant is the one for you! If not, it is still worth the visit.
46 locals recommend
Lulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand Blvd
46 locals recommend
If you are a Vegan, this restaurant is the one for you! If not, it is still worth the visit.
Mangia has an excellent food selection as well as a social atmosphere. A large bar that is good for gathering with friends.
31 locals recommend
Mangia Italiano
3145 S Grand Blvd
31 locals recommend
Mangia has an excellent food selection as well as a social atmosphere. A large bar that is good for gathering with friends.
This is another spot for the vegetarian or vegan. Know that these are wonderful spots. Please experience this spot.
45 locals recommend
Tree House Restaurant
3177 S Grand Blvd
45 locals recommend
This is another spot for the vegetarian or vegan. Know that these are wonderful spots. Please experience this spot.
This is a wonderful spot for the after diner delight..
14 locals recommend
Tower Grove Creamery
3101 S Grand Blvd
14 locals recommend
This is a wonderful spot for the after diner delight..
This shop is a coffee shop, bakery, gelato, etc.
46 locals recommend
Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand Blvd
46 locals recommend
This shop is a coffee shop, bakery, gelato, etc.
Chicago style Pizza. This place is an absolute must if you love pizza. The wait time for the pie is long, but it is worth it. Drink a couple while you wait.
35 locals recommend
Blackthorn Pub and Pizza
3735 Wyoming St
35 locals recommend
Chicago style Pizza. This place is an absolute must if you love pizza. The wait time for the pie is long, but it is worth it. Drink a couple while you wait.
This location serves first class food. It is a highly rated local restaurant. Check it out.
81 locals recommend
The Shaved Duck
2900 Virginia Ave
81 locals recommend
This location serves first class food. It is a highly rated local restaurant. Check it out.
Ted Drewes is a local dessert stop that everyone knows and is unique to St Louis. Please visit!
139 locals recommend
Ted Drewes Frozen Custard
4224 S Grand Blvd
139 locals recommend
Ted Drewes is a local dessert stop that everyone knows and is unique to St Louis. Please visit!
Our Newest addition & local connection. The owner of Shake Shack grew up locally and has brought his creation home.
11 locals recommend
Shake Shack
60 N Euclid Ave
11 locals recommend
Our Newest addition & local connection. The owner of Shake Shack grew up locally and has brought his creation home.
This is a delicious spot for all things burgers & fries...
43 locals recommend
Hi-Pointe Drive-In
1033 McCausland Ave
43 locals recommend
This is a delicious spot for all things burgers & fries...
This is one of those out of the way places that you absolutely need to try. It is an amazing find, you will not be disappointed.
68 locals recommend
Lona's Lil Eats
2199 California Ave
68 locals recommend
This is one of those out of the way places that you absolutely need to try. It is an amazing find, you will not be disappointed.
On weekend evenings, Nixta’s bar becomes a destination unto itself, Bar Limón, with a focus on rum, tequila, and mescal. If the salsa dancing doesn’t get you going, the drinks surely will.
14 locals recommend
Nixta
1621 Tower Grove Ave
14 locals recommend
On weekend evenings, Nixta’s bar becomes a destination unto itself, Bar Limón, with a focus on rum, tequila, and mescal. If the salsa dancing doesn’t get you going, the drinks surely will.

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a social gathering spot for an eclectic group of people. Most times it is popular, can be hit or miss. It is usually popular in the summer months because of the outdoor patio.
14 locals recommend
CBGB
3163 S Grand Blvd
14 locals recommend
This is a social gathering spot for an eclectic group of people. Most times it is popular, can be hit or miss. It is usually popular in the summer months because of the outdoor patio.
A Gin Lovers Haven, Largest Collection of Rare & Premium Gins, Distiller Events, Gin Tastings and House Made Tonics plus Workshops
7 locals recommend
The Gin Room
3200 S Grand Blvd
7 locals recommend
A Gin Lovers Haven, Largest Collection of Rare & Premium Gins, Distiller Events, Gin Tastings and House Made Tonics plus Workshops
The Upstairs Lounge gives you that feeling that you know something about where to go... It usually has some music. Exciting find.
6 locals recommend
The Upstairs Lounge
3131 South Grand Boulevard
6 locals recommend
The Upstairs Lounge gives you that feeling that you know something about where to go... It usually has some music. Exciting find.
This is a regional brewer, great spot to meet with large groups and perfect for discovering the local brew variety.
122 locals recommend
Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery and Bierhall
4465 Manchester Ave
122 locals recommend
This is a regional brewer, great spot to meet with large groups and perfect for discovering the local brew variety.
This place is a local hit. Check it out, if you are at all familiar with the movie 'Swinger's', the atmosphere reminds me of the types of bars featured in that film.
6 locals recommend
The Famous Bar
5213 Chippewa St
6 locals recommend
This place is a local hit. Check it out, if you are at all familiar with the movie 'Swinger's', the atmosphere reminds me of the types of bars featured in that film.
When the weather’s perfect and the garage doors are open, there’s no better bar in St. Louis for a romantic night or an evening on the patio with friends.
57 locals recommend
OLIO
1634 Tower Grove Ave
57 locals recommend
When the weather’s perfect and the garage doors are open, there’s no better bar in St. Louis for a romantic night or an evening on the patio with friends.
Sports type bar ... Look up “corner bar,” and you might find a picture of Friendly’s. Between innings, try your hand at shuffleboard table or bags.
13 locals recommend
Friendly's Sports Bar & Grill
3503 Roger Pl
13 locals recommend
Sports type bar ... Look up “corner bar,” and you might find a picture of Friendly’s. Between innings, try your hand at shuffleboard table or bags.
Sometimes catching the game is all about location. Downtown, you can’t beat Over/Under. Among the draws: a massive projection screen and a welcoming outdoor patio.
The Over/Under Bar & Grill
911 Washington Ave
Sometimes catching the game is all about location. Downtown, you can’t beat Over/Under. Among the draws: a massive projection screen and a welcoming outdoor patio.
This location has a wide variety of beers, excellent atmosphere, and great food!
11 locals recommend
SOHA Bar and Grill
2605 Hampton Ave
11 locals recommend
This location has a wide variety of beers, excellent atmosphere, and great food!

Sightseeing

The MO Botanical Garden is a wonderful spot to visit. They host a variety of different style of events during the year as well as displaying its primary mission - discover & share knowledge about plants and their environment.
432 locals recommend
Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd
432 locals recommend
The MO Botanical Garden is a wonderful spot to visit. They host a variety of different style of events during the year as well as displaying its primary mission - discover & share knowledge about plants and their environment.
This symbol is the most iconic for Saint Louis. It is a national landmark representing a monument to those that made it possible for western territorial expansion (The exploration of the Louisiana Purchase).
499 locals recommend
The Gateway Arch
499 locals recommend
This symbol is the most iconic for Saint Louis. It is a national landmark representing a monument to those that made it possible for western territorial expansion (The exploration of the Louisiana Purchase).
AB has a wonderful brewery tour that, upon conclusion, you are given two samples of beers of your choosing.
202 locals recommend
Anheuser-Busch St. Louis Brewery
1200 Lynch St
202 locals recommend
AB has a wonderful brewery tour that, upon conclusion, you are given two samples of beers of your choosing.
Grant's Farm is a major local attraction where local families with children go to see the animals. You ride a 'train' through the farm. Feeding and some animal rides available. You will not be disappointed with this experience.
133 locals recommend
Grant’s Farm
7385 Gravois Rd
133 locals recommend
Grant's Farm is a major local attraction where local families with children go to see the animals. You ride a 'train' through the farm. Feeding and some animal rides available. You will not be disappointed with this experience.
The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the best in the nation. Most of the Zoo is free, there are parts that charge but if you get there early enough you are able to access these areas without charge (native secret!).
579 locals recommend
Saint Louis Zoo
1 Government Dr
579 locals recommend
The Saint Louis Zoo is one of the best in the nation. Most of the Zoo is free, there are parts that charge but if you get there early enough you are able to access these areas without charge (native secret!).

Parks & Nature

Tower Grove Park is a wonderful asset for the neighborhood. Many of the local residents will use the park for family events, softball games, fountain during the summer, and other activities.
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park
4257 Northeast Drive
263 locals recommend
Tower Grove Park is a wonderful asset for the neighborhood. Many of the local residents will use the park for family events, softball games, fountain during the summer, and other activities.
This park is the largest park in our area and the crown jewel of the city.
517 locals recommend
Forest Park
5595 Grand Dr
517 locals recommend
This park is the largest park in our area and the crown jewel of the city.

Essentials

I use this grocer since it is so close to the Italian section of the city. It has a wonderful selection of food.
54 locals recommend
Schnucks Arsenal
5055 Arsenal St
54 locals recommend
I use this grocer since it is so close to the Italian section of the city. It has a wonderful selection of food.
Post Office. This is the local Post Office. Know that the hours are limited, M - F no Saturday or Sunday.
8 locals recommend
United States Postal Service
3198 S Grand Blvd
8 locals recommend
Post Office. This is the local Post Office. Know that the hours are limited, M - F no Saturday or Sunday.

Arts & Culture

Fox is Saint Louis' location for plays like "Hamilton" and others.
173 locals recommend
The Fabulous fox
527 N Grand Blvd
173 locals recommend
Fox is Saint Louis' location for plays like "Hamilton" and others.
Symphony Hall for St Louis...
45 locals recommend
Powell Hall
718 N Grand Blvd
45 locals recommend
Symphony Hall for St Louis...
This is a great spot to visit. It has a history back to the 1904 World's Fair.
195 locals recommend
Missouri History Museum
5700 Lindell Blvd
195 locals recommend
This is a great spot to visit. It has a history back to the 1904 World's Fair.
Located within Forest Park, it hosts many assets known world wide.
431 locals recommend
Saint Louis Art Museum
1 Fine Arts Dr
431 locals recommend
Located within Forest Park, it hosts many assets known world wide.
This is a National Historic Site operated by the National Parks Service. Do yourself a favor and visit.
9 locals recommend
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
7400 Grant Rd
9 locals recommend
This is a National Historic Site operated by the National Parks Service. Do yourself a favor and visit.

Entertainment & Activities

This is the home of the Saint Louis University Billikins and music concerts.
20 locals recommend
Chaifetz Arena
1 S Compton Ave
20 locals recommend
This is the home of the Saint Louis University Billikins and music concerts.
The home of the Saint Louis Blues (NHL). It also hosts concerts.
132 locals recommend
Enterprise Center
1401 Clark Ave
132 locals recommend
The home of the Saint Louis Blues (NHL). It also hosts concerts.
Home of the Saint Louis Cardinals!
306 locals recommend
Busch Stadium
700 Clark Ave
306 locals recommend
Home of the Saint Louis Cardinals!