South Grand World Tour
Six stops, one strip — hot dogs, pho, Ethiopian and gin
One of the most multicultural strips in St. Louis, packed into a half mile. This crawl runs it end to end: hot dogs at Steve's, pho at Grand, injera at Meskerem, and a nightcap pour at the Gin Room.
6 stops · 0.4 miles · walkable route — every stop verified with local reviews.
STOP 1
Steve's Hot Dogs ★ 4.6 (2446)Tower Grove South — Restaurant · Hot Dogs
Order: A loaded Steve's hot dog
The best hot dogs in town, run by St. Louis' favorite rockstar, Steve Ewing.
STOP 2
Kenny's Upstairs ★ 4.5 (103)Tower Grove South — Bar · Pool Table
Order: A cheap Hamm's and a proper cocktail
Cool decor, a pool table, and windows overlooking the South Grand strip. Daily happy hour 5–7pm.
STOP 3
Pho Grand ★ 4.7 (1711)Tower Grove South — Restaurant · Vietnamese
Order: Pho with a side of spring rolls
The best pho in St. Louis — a broth that takes hours to make right.
STOP 4
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant ★ 4.6 (1302)Tower Grove South — Restaurant · Ethiopian
Order: The Meskerem combo platter
THE Ethiopian spot of St. Louis — eat with injera, leave satisfied.
STOP 5
Grand Bistro ★ 4.7 (835)Tower Grove South — Restaurant · French
Order: The French-Vietnamese special of the day
Fusion that respects both traditions while doing its own thing.
STOP 6
The Gin Room ★ 4.7 (231)Tower Grove South — Bar · Restaurant
Order: A gin and amaro pour
No bar has developed more St. Louis palates — weekend happy hour 3–5pm.