St. Louis Restaurants & Nightclubs
The Fattened Caf co-owner hosting a cooking session in St. Louis; (c) The Fattened Caf
London’s Wing House
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food Diner; touted as “the best wings west of Buffalo,” London & Sons has been a St. Louis landmark since 1963.
CUISINE: Soul Food, wings, wingettes, and dinners with lots of sides
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS:
ADDRESS: 8360 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-371-4925
WEBSITE: https://www.londonwinghouse.com
Gourmet Soul
CUISINE: Urban Soul Fusion Cuisine; menu favorites include Old Bay Cajun Bowl, Austin Horseshoe and the Lamb Chop special
DESCRIPTION: Located Downtown near City Museum, this is an attractive dining establishment inside and out.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Fri 11a-7p, Sun 1p-6p
ADDRESS: 1620 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 314-339-5658
WEBSITE: https://www.gourmetsoul.com/
Burger 809
DESCRIPTION: Burgers in an upscale setting of downtown St. Louis.
CUISINE: Beef burgers and lots of sides
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Tue & Thu-Sat 11a-3p, Sun 10a-3p
ADDRESS: 808 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: nearby gates and on street
PHONE: none listed
WEBSITE: https://burger809.com/
Jazz St. Louis
DESCRIPTION: For nearly 3 decades, this venue has featured national acts such as Dianne Reeves, Wynton Marsalis, Diana Krall, Lou Donaldson and Stanley Turrentine. The regional and local acts range from emerging to great. Check out their Coffe Concerts on Thursday mornings.
CUISINE: Light Soul Food and other Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes on event nights
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 5p-12:30p; Sunday 5p-12:30a
ADDRESS: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on street and nearby lots
PHONE: 314-571-6000
WEBSITE: https://jazzstl.org
Jazz St. Louis in the Central West End; (c) Soul Of America
Soul 2 Soul
DESCRIPTION: Upscale dining establishment in the Loop District; Dress code is Grown & Sexy after 9p; Many guests like the cornbread, ribs and sides; the cocktail bar is fine too.
CUISINE: Barbecue & Soul Food; Soul Tapas, Shrimp & Grits, Fancy Salads, Waffle Sandwiches, Bloody Mary Deviled eggs and more
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sun 5-1:30a
ADDRESS: 5917 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 314-260-9357
WEBSITE: https://s2sstl.com/
BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups
DESCRIPTION: Diner; St. Louis-style cuisine with local and national Blues acts; Jazz on Monday nights only.
CUISINE: Spicy Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes on event nights
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-3a
ADDRESS: 700 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-436-5222
WEBSITE: http://www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com
Creole With A Splash Of Soul
DESCRIPTION: Cafe in the Grove District; Chef Ronda is committed to crafting signature dishes dashed with creole flavor and soul.
CUISINE: Barbecue, Gourmet Soul, Soul Food, Cajun/Creole
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 4p-10p, Fri 2p-20, Sat Noon-10p with Sat Brunch hours of Noon-3p
ADDRESS: 4353 Manchester Ave, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-349-2566
WEBSITE: https://www.creolemeetsoul.com
Mom’s Soul Food Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Formerly Delmonico’s Diner, it serves some the best Soul Food in town; breakfasts and lunches touch all your taste sensations, while the portions and prices are a great value; try the meat loaf dinner or the liver & onions for a wake-up call; the friendly setting also makes it easy to strike a relaxed conversation with dining neighbors; take-out available.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 11a-7p, Mon-Sat 6a-7p
ADDRESS: 4909 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-328-1333
WEBSITE: http://momssoulfoodkitchendelmar.com
Pecan Sticky Buns at SweetArt Bakeshop & Cafe; (c) SweetArt
SweetArt Bakeshop & Cafe
DESCRIPTION: Owner-Chef Reine Keis delights in crafting a wide array of delectable treats; Her passion for desserts was further nurtured during her time studying in Lyon, the culinary capital of France.
CUISINE: Bakeries and Vegan; reward yourself with her outstanding cupcakes and further exploration of her menu
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Sunday Brunch 10a-4p, Mon- 11a-4p, Wed-Thu 11a-6p, Fri-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 3701 Lindell Blvd, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 314-571-9009
WEBSITE: https://sweetartstl.com/
African Palace Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Sit down restaurant; a favorite with vegetarians and meat-lovers who prefer culinary influences from the Nigerian and West Africa; entertainment and special events include Wednesday Hump Day Happy Hour, Hip-Hop Throwdown Thursday, Friday Happy Hour from 6p-9p and an Saturday African Night until 1a.
CUISINE: West African, Caribbean & American; savory items like fried plantains, yams, cassava, root vegetables, meats and African specialties like palm juice.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: nightly
ADDRESS: 4005 Seven Hills Drive, Florissant, MO
PARKING: on street and premises
PHONE: 314-921-4600
WEBSITE: https://www.africanpalace.net/
De Palm Tree
DESCRIPTION: boutique restaurant decorated with tropical plants and Caribbean-themed artwork.
CUISINE: Jamaican; try the delicious escovitch fish, spicy yet flavorful jerked entrees and for dessert, banana rum fritters.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-11p
ADDRESS: 8631 Olive Blvd, University City, MO
PARKING: on-street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-432-5171
WEBSITE: http://www.depalmtreerestaurant.com/
Blueberry Hill
DESCRIPTION: Stroll along the St. Louis Walk of Fame out front, then visit this St. Louis landmark filled with Rock & Roll memorabilia, including that of Chuck Berry.
CUISINE: Light fare; serves hamburgers, jerk chicken, vegetarian specials, soups and salads
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-1:30a, Sun 11a-12p
ADDRESS: 6504 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-727-0880
WEBSITE: http://www.blueberryhill.com
Generations of C&K Barbecue family in St. Louis since 1963; (c) C&K Barbecue
C&K Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: Established in 1963, this St. Louis favorite C & K is a no-frills local joint where you forget about the cover and just read the book, the food being the only atmosphere you need. Where else can you get a hefty of velvety potato salad plopped on top of a mound of savory barbecue slathered in finger-licking sauce and laid to rest on slice of white bread? And, for only a few bucks! Carry-out only.
CUISINE: Barbecue; Come taste the sauce
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Mon & Wed-Thu 11a-10p, Fri-Sat 11a-12a, Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 4390 Jennings Station Road, Jennings, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 314-385-8100
WEBSITE: https://www.ckbbqstl.com
The Fattened Caf
DESCRIPTION: A new favorite in Gravois Park founded by Darren and Charlene Young, a husband-and-wife team passionate about sharing Filipino cuisine; You should taste the Jackfruit adobo and collard greens.
CUISINE: Barbecue & Filipino; Come hungry!
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Thu 11a-8p, Fri-Sat 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 3405 S. Jefferson Ave, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: 310-899-0088
WEBSITE: https://thefattenedcaf.com
Hens Creole Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Located in The Food Hall at City Foundry; stop here before or after visiting the nearby Museum of Illusions
CUISINE: Cajun/Creole and Barbecue; people like their ox tails.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a8p
ADDRESS: 3730 Foundry Way, St. Louis, MO
PARKING: on-street
PHONE: none listed
WEBSITE: https://www.4henscreolekitchen.com/