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Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

1811 Pestalozzi St. St. Louis - South City

314-773-8646

American, Contemporary, New American, Staff Pick

Frazer's has been known by several names since it opened: Frazer's Traveling Brown Bag, Frazer's Brown Bag and now simply Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge. The common thread is chef and owner Frazer Cameron, whose cooking strikes a balance between contemporary style, market freshness and good ol' American comfort. The regular menu features steaks, salmon and other popular dishes, but regulars know to check the chalkboards outside the kitchen for the specials: multiple catches of the day, a king crab boil, pork schnitzel - who knows, really? The list of specials sometimes seems just as long as the list of entrées, if not longer. All the more reason to return again and again.

10 articles
Gamlin Whiskey House

236 N. Euclid Ave. St. Louis - Central West End

314-875-9500

New American, Steakhouse, Bars and Clubs

Gamlin is unapologetically masculine with rustic decor, a hearty menu and what seems like every brown liquor under the sun. The spirits list includes selections from every major whiskey producer - all available neat - as part of a flight or in a craft cocktail. Signature drinks like the Bees Knees, a delicious blend of Knob Creek Rye and ginger ale over honey-laced ice cubes, showcase Gamlin's cocktail creativity. Ask one of the expert bartenders for a quick lesson on the nuances between Kentucky Bourbon, Tennessee whiskey, and Irish and Scotish whiskey, single-barrel bourbon, 12-year single malt Scotch, 20-year old bourbon, small-batch whiskey and rye, or just dive in solo. Whiskey may be the theme, but Gamlin does not skimp on the food. The menu is unfussy, with items like rib eye, pork steak and bourbon-brined chicken providing hearty comfort. The "Moon Dance Farm Pot Pie" is especially noteworthy, its beef-laden tomato broth made rich with tender meat, vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. Sure, Gamlin is a little indulgent, but, after a few Manhattans, we don't really care.

2 articles
The Grill at the Ritz-Carlton

100 Carondelet Plaza Clayton

314-863-6300

Continental, New American, Staff Pick, Menu

Clever, persuasive New American dishes built on a foundation of classics. For a light meal, order a couple of fanciful appetizers in place of an entrée. If you're in the mood for more substantial fare, try one of the superb game dishes, such as rabbit or pheasant. For a finale, order any sweet thing that's red and ripe -- strawberry shortcake, say, or a pear poached in zinfandel.

2 articles
Harvest

1059 S. Big Bend Blvd. Richmond Heights

314-645-3522

American, Contemporary, New American, Staff Pick, Menu

When Stephen Gontram opened Harvest nearly fifteen years ago, it set a new standard for St. Louis dining with its emphasis on seasonal American cuisine. Gontram sold Harvest a few years ago to his executive chef, Nick Miller, and under Miller and his executive chef, Brendan Noonan, Harvest continues to stand out amidst an increasingly crowded field of restaurants featuring local, seasonal fare. Meat, seafood and game preparations are sure bets, and the bread pudding might be the best dessert in town. The award-winning wine list features good selections for most budgets.

11 articles
Herbie's

8100 Maryland Ave Clayton

314-769-9595

Contemporary, Continental, French, New American, Bars and Clubs, Staff Pick

Monarch owners Aaron Teitelbaum and Jeff Orbin reopened St. Louis’ beloved Cafe Balaban as an homage to its late founder, Herbie Balaban. Soak up some history with your meal in Herbie’s traditional French-style bistro, the opulent inside bar and lounge or bask in the sun on the new outdoor patio. The menu offers contemporary bistro fare with emphasis on fresh caught seafood and seasonal pairings. You never know who you’ll see at Herbies, a nostalgic St. Louis favorite. Indulge in brunch on Sundays and check out excellent bands on the weekends in the lounge.

8 articles
Home Wine Kitchen

7322 Manchester Road Maplewood

314-802-7676

Contemporary, New American, Staff Pick

Chef Cassy Vires brings rustic, contemporary American cooking to a Maplewood storefront in Home Wine Kitchen, the first restaurant of her own. The menu changes every week. In general, expect half a dozen entrées with seasonally appropriate preparations that accent the natural flavors of the meat, seafood or vegetable being showcased. The burger, available at lunch, is one of the best in town.

5 articles
Houlihan's

1221 Strassner Drive Brentwood

314-863-9116

American, Burgers, Eclectic, International, New American, Seafood, Steakhouse, Traditional, Bars and Clubs

1 article
John P. Field's

26 N. Central Ave. Clayton

314-862-1886

Cajun, Creole, New American, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues

John P. Fields matches its bar atmosphere with a menu of pub grub. Options include gravy cheese fries, potato skins and fried pickles. There's also a "mini" menu with mini burgers (a.k.a. sliders) and mini chili dogs. Heartier meals include burgers, sandwiches and wraps.

1 article
Lilly's

1444 W. Main St. Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

618-786-2353

New American, Restaurants
Little Country Gentleman

8135 Maryland Ave., St. Louis Clayton

314-725-0719

American, Contemporary, New American, Slideshow

In the evening, Mike Randolph’s Clayton restaurant transforms itself from the upscale breakfast spot Half & Half to one of the most ambitious entries on the St. Louis dining scene: Little Country Gentleman. Diners must choose a prix-fixe tasting menu: three courses, six courses or the “Grand Tasting Menu,” which can stretch over a dozen dishes (and several hours). Preparations feature creative and often memorably delicious takes on mainly local and seasonal produce (plus scallops, lobster and other non-local seafood). The wine list, overseen by Dan Parseliti, features many lesser-known Old World selections. Little Country Gentleman ain’t cheap, but it can be as exhilarating as any restaurant for miles around.

2 articles
Market Grill

728 Lafayette Ave. St. Louis - Soulard

314-436-7664

American, Contemporary, New American, Staff Pick, Menu, Slideshow

In late summer of 2011, a year and a half after opening, Market Grill rebooted itself, keeping its name but jettisoning the entire menu. The new chef is Jonathan Olson, a local-food fanatic, and his menu bridges the gap between highfalutin' entrées and corner-bar fare. The porchetta sandwich is nothing short of incredible, packed with the indulgently fatty meat (shoulder wrapped in belly). Seafood is a standout, whether starring in a straightforward preparation of seared sea scallops or something bolder, like sea bass seared in delectable duck fat.

3 articles
Max & Erma's - Des Peres

79 W. County Center Drive, St. Louis Town & Country

314-965-5200

New American, Restaurants
McDonald's

3635 S. Big Bend Blvd. Maplewood

314-644-5633

American, Burgers, Fast Food, New American, Traditional

1 article
McDonald's

4420 S. Broadway St. Louis - South City

314-752-3339

American, Burgers, Fast Food, New American, Traditional

1 article
McDonald's

4620 S. Kingshighway St. Louis - St. Louis Hills

314-481-6715

American, Burgers, Fast Food, New American, Traditional

2 articles
Millennium Hotel St. Louis

200 S. 4th St. St. Louis - Downtown

314-241-3191

New American, Restaurants, Menu
Mosaic Bistro Market

14 N. Central Ave. Clayton

314-932-7377

Bistro, Contemporary, New American, Menu, Slideshow

A sibling to downtown's Mosaic Modern Fusion - owner Ellen Schmitz is the sister of the original restaurant's Claus Schmitz - Mosaic Bistro Market provides exactly what local diners expect when they hear the term "bistro." There is a lamb shank and a strip steak, bowls of mussels and plates of cheese and charcuterie. The lamb shank is impressive, braised for 30 hours and wonderfully flavorful. Another standout is the scallops, four plump specimens beautifully browned and served with lardons and baby carrots. Fair warning: When busy, the restaurant can be cramped and quite loud.

1 article
Moxy

4584 Laclede Ave. St. Louis - Central West End

314-361-4848

American, Eclectic, Health, International, New American, Organic, Specialties, Traditional

2 articles
Neruda

4 Club Center, Highway 157 & Meridian Collinsville/ Edwardsville

618-659-9866

Contemporary, New American, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Staff Pick, Menu

Veterans of Café Balaban and the Sidney Street Café joined forces in East Side suburbia to open a restaurant named for a Nobel Prize-winning poet. Inspired décor and a menu that contains enough subtle twists to keep you reading from start to finish.

2 articles
Niche

7734 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton

314-773-7755

American, Contemporary, New American, Staff Pick, Slideshow

Acclaimed restaurateur Gerard Craft has relocated his flagship restaurant, Niche, from Benton Park to a brand-new, state-of-the-art space in downtown Clayton. The menu from Craft an chef du cuisine Nate Hereford remains true to the ethos that made Niche so beloved among local diners: progressive modern cuisine with an emphasis on local, seasonal produce -- and also with a playful side. Diners can order from the a la carte menu, but the new Niche also features a special chef's table with an more extensive tasting menu. While drop-in diners might find an empty seat at the bar, reservations are strongly recommended.

26 articles
Nordstrom Café Bistro

1453 St Louis Galleria, Saint Louis Galleria Mall, St. Louis Richmond Heights

314-884-4910

Bistro, New American, Coffee Shops
Oceano Bistro

44 N. Brentwood Blvd. Clayton

314-721-9400

Contemporary, New American, Seafood, Staff Pick

Oceano Bistro gathers many of your favorite bistro-style seafood dishes under one roof. Convenient, if not exactly earth-shattering. Still, crab cakes feature little filler and a bracing lemongrass aïoli, scallops are exceptionally plump, and the menu usually features at least one or two species with which you might not be familiar. (Never fear: You'll also find salmon and Ahi tuna.) Appetizers are especially good, with creative, seasonal takes on such seafood standards as ceviche and seared Ahi tuna. Not in the mood for seafood? Traditional bistro dishes (a hanger steak, a pork chop) are also available.

3 articles
Pita Pit

215 Harvard Drive Collinsville/ Edwardsville

618-655-9915

New American, Restaurants

Pita Pit is a restaurant serving pita bread sandwiches, soups and salads in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Pita Pit

6120 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis - Skinker/DeBaliviere

314-261-4884

New American, Restaurants
The Post Sports Bar & Grill - Creve Coeur

763 Old Ballas Road, St. Louis Creve Coeur

314-736-1205

New American, Restaurants, Menu
Reggie's Backstage Restaurant

522 N. Grand Blvd. St. Louis - South Grand

314-535-5577

American, New American, Menu
The Signature Room

9006 Overland Plaza Olivette/ Overland

314-423-7666

New American, Music Venues
SqWires

1415 S 18th St St. Louis - Lafayette Square

314-865-3522

American, Contemporary, New American, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Staff Pick

Built into part of the renovated Western Wire Products factory in Lafayette Square, SqWires focuses on simple, spirited food. (Seafood, in particular, is a highlight.) The interior is modern-industrial with a cosmopolitan feel, thanks to exposed brick and lofty windows. The happy hour is pretty solid with above average drink offerings group-friendly food -- plates are easy to share, and each offers something for someone. The dips-and-spreads app features warm pita bread fanned among three very distinctively different but complementary dips. SqWires' modern flare fits in beautifully against the historic backdrop.

11 articles
Steak 'n Shake

7606 Manchester Rd Maplewood

314-645-1815

American, Fast Food, New American, Steakhouse, Traditional, Menu
Steak 'n Shake

12173 Prichard Farm Rd Maryland Heights

314-298-1323

American, Fast Food, New American, Steakhouse, Traditional

2 articles
Steak 'n Shake

10459 Page Ave. University City

314-266-1185

American, Fast Food, New American, Steakhouse, Traditional

1 article
Steak 'n Shake

1253 Hampton Ave. St. Louis - Dogtown

314-646-7200

American, Fast Food, New American, Steakhouse, Traditional, Menu

1 article