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St. Louis Restaurants & Food Guide
The best St. Louis restaurants, reviewed by locals — from The Hill's Italian classics to Cherokee Street taquerias. Cheap eats, fine dining, brunch spots & favorites in every STL neighborhood.
The ultimate guide to eating your way through St. Louis. From toasted ravioli on The Hill and BBQ in Soulard to Vietnamese on South Grand and farm-to-table in the Central West End — STL is one of America's most underrated food cities. Discover the best restaurants, hidden gems, cheap eats, and local favorites across every St. Louis neighborhood. Whether you're looking for date night spots, family-friendly dining, or the best brunch in town, our restaurant guide has you covered.
The Hill, Cherokee Street & STL’s essential food neighborhoods
The Hill has anchored St. Louis Italian food for more than a century — toasted ravioli, old-school red-sauce supper clubs, and delis that have been curing and stuffing for generations. Cherokee Street is the city’s most exciting food corridor right now, from family-run taquerias to natural wine bars, while Soulard pairs its historic market with BBQ joints, corner bars, and Friday fish frys. South Grand, the Central West End, the Delmar Loop and Maplewood each add their own flavors — Vietnamese, French-cafe, college-town, and neighborhood bistro alike.
Cheap eats in St. Louis
Great STL food doesn’t have to cost much: toasted ravioli by the bag, pork steaks off the grill, frozen custard stands that predate most of the city’s buildings, and lunch specials across every neighborhood. Open the Yell STL map to find cheap eats near you right now, and check SLIC for service-industry deals at spots that love their regulars.
Frequently asked questions
What food is St. Louis famous for?
Toasted ravioli, gooey butter cake, provel cheese and St. Louis-style thin-crust pizza, pork steaks, slow-smoked BBQ, and frozen custard — plus a deep craft-beer and cocktail scene.
What are the best food neighborhoods in St. Louis?
The Hill (Italian), Soulard (market, BBQ, Cajun), Cherokee Street (Mexican and new-school everything), the Central West End, South Grand, the Delmar Loop, and Maplewood. Each is walkable and packed with local spots.
Where can I find cheap eats in St. Louis?
Across every neighborhood — the Yell STL map highlights cheap eats and local favorites near you, and yellstl.com/slic collects exclusive STL food and drink deals. Start with toasted ravioli, a pork steak sandwich, or a scoop of frozen custard for dessert.