Favorite restaurants in St. Louis, and other things to do

[Bradleyguy10]

haha yeah that wouldn't be as fun. I went there after the UofI vs. Mizzou basketball game this year. I felt out of place not being a huge fan of either....all it was was one big yelling match. Still fun though.

[BradleyBrave]

haha yeah that wouldn't be as fun. I went there after the UofI vs. Mizzou basketball game this year. I felt out of place not being a huge fan of either....all it was was one big yelling match. Still fun though.

I bet I saw you there 10, I was there after the Illini-Mizzou game this year too.

[Chico]

Just ask Dan D'Orio. He knows all the good spots in St Louis. Especially on the Hill. Is Stan Musial's place still open?

[KillerB]

Just ask Dan D'Orio. He knows all the good spots in St Louis. Especially on the Hill. Is Stan Musial's place still open?

Stan & Biggies? That closed years and years ago.

[Bradleyguy10]

I bet I saw you there 10, I was there after the Illini-Mizzou game this year too.

Were you the drunk one that had your girlfriend grinding you RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME the whole night?

[BradleyBrave]

Were you the drunk one that had your girlfriend grinding you RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME the whole night?

Ummm no. I was there with my dad and a couple of other guys.

[Bradleyguy10]

Ummm no. I was there with my dad and a couple of other guys.

That'd be awkward if it was you then....

Yeah if you remember seeing really drunk people getting up near the side of the stage in front of a long table full of college aged people and dancing right in front of it...you likely saw me. They literally ran into me while I was sitting about 5 times.

[Da Coach]

Here is a timely column about the best burger places in the St. Louis area. None of these places are near downtown, however.-

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/entertainment/stories.nsf/dining/story/EEA3383ECEB602E7862576D40061BE7C?OpenDocument

[artmagik]

Houlihans in Union Station has $6 appetizers and half price drinks from 4:30-6:30 on Thursday and Friday.

[KillerB]

Here is a timely column about the best burger places in the St. Louis area. None of these places are near downtown, however.-

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/ent...C?OpenDocument

Actually a couple of those places are very close to downtown.. however none are downtown.

Tucker's Place is in Soulard.. 5-10 minutes south of downtown.
Take Broadway south out of downtown to Russell Blvd.. turn right to 12th and you ar there.

Seamus McDaniel's in Dogtown.. 10-15 minutes tops. Dogtown is the area across the highway from zoo. Take Hwy 40/64 west - exit at Hampton & go south 1 block.. turn right on Clayton Ave to Tamm.

O'Connell's Pub is about 15 minutes at the most in South St. Louis. Take 40 to Kingshighway and Kingshighway south to Shaw.

[tornado]

Houlihans in Union Station has $6 appetizers and half price drinks from 4:30-6:30 on Thursday and Friday.

artmagik it was nice to meet you and I am happy someone could use my Thurs tix...hope you had a great time......
did you scalp the extras??

[unbekannt]

I'm very anti-Landing, but it's a good place if you aren't from St. Louis. It can definitely be a fun late-night area, but I don't recommend eating there. As for places to eat:

In Soulard, I like Llywelyn's Pub and Joanie's Pizza.

The best pizza in STL is either Pi in the loop (where Obama got pizza from) or Dewey's in University City or Kirkwood.

BBQ is Pappy's or Smokin Joe's

I have yet to eat at a bad place on the Hill and rarely go to the same place twice. Just pick a place there-you really can't go wrong.

My strongest recommendation regarding eating is to stay away from Washington Avenue (North of ScottTrade about 4-5 blocks). It is a major D-bag area and is a very over-priced area to eat in general. Schlafly tap-room is there, which is somewhat of an exception.

For breakfast, the Majestic in central west end (east of Forest Park) has great pancakes but is small. First Watch in Clayton is very good as well and bigger.

Things to do: The zoo is always nice during good weather. Forest Park in general is my favorite part of the city. City museum is cool (not a museum at all-more like a giant playground). There are 2 big major shopping malls: Galleria in Brentwood and West County Mall on 270 between 64 and 44. The arch isn't worth doing IMO. The loop is worth checking out, especially if it's a nice Saturday or Sunday afternoon. There are always a lot of people out there, and there are a lot of weird little stores.

I don't disagree with anyone's recommendations on here. My strongest recommendations are Dewey's and First Watch. Everyone go there at the same time please!

[Maplewood and Main]

No trip to St. Lou would be complete without a trip to "The Hill".

From the Hill myself. Grew up there and still have family there (Daggett Street, Y'all).

On Saturday morning you have to go to Missouri Bakery near Gian Tony's and get a box of chocolate drops and/or a fresh baked baguette.

Trust this, you'll THANK me later!