Highest-rated restaurants in St. Louis by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in St. Louis, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Fonda La Poblanita
- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3830 Morganford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Fire Chicken
- Rating: 4.7/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 10200 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Ramen, Noodles
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#28. Salsa Rosada
- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3135 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Colombian, Venezuelan
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#27. Medina Mediterranean Grill - Downtown
- Rating: 4.7/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1327 Washington Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
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#26. Songbird
- Rating: 4.7/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4476 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#25. Winnie's Wine Bar
- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
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#24. Grand Pied
- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3137 Morgan Ford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
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#23. Press Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2509 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#22. Tacos La Jefa
- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Meramec St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
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#21. Sult膩n Mediterranean Restaurant
- Rating: 4.7/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#20. Adina's Vegan Cuisine
- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6746 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan
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#19. Kabul Express STL
- Rating: 4.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7704 Ivory St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Afghan, Halal
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#18. Layali Halab
- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 10477 Old Olive St. Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian, Mediterranean
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#17. Shaking Bowl
- Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5544 Telegraph Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Chicken Wings
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#16. Spoonful Dessert Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12943 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea
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#15. Sides Of Seoul
- Rating: 4.8/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10084 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean
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#14. Eat Today
- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3201 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, African
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#13. Grand Rising Smoothie & Juice Bar
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2736 Sidney St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Cafe Miami
- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 South 12th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#11. Have A Cow Urban Farm Store and Cafe
- Rating: 4.8/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2742 Lafayette Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
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#10. Plant Craft Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3860 South Lindbergh Blvd. Ste 105 St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan
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#9. Fleur STL
- Rating: 4.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#8. Vicini Pastaria
- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Caterers
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#7. Kazu Sushi To-Go
- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1237 Tamm Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars
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#6. Tiny Chef
- Rating: 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 4701 Morganford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Korean
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#5. Phoenix Cafe
- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4319 Telegraph Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Noodles
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#4. Stews Food & Liquor
- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1862 South 10th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bars
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#3. Koibito Poke - Ballpark Village
- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 601 Clark Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars, Desserts
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#2. The Fattened Caf.
- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3405 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue
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#1. Vegan Deli & Butcher
- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5003 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan, Delis
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
