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St. Louis, MO

  (19 restaurants)    
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Anthonino's TavernaSee Anthonino's Taverna Video ($$)
(1378 ratings)

2225 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 773-4455
anthoninos.com
  • Toasted Ravioli
    made in-house; deep-fried & served w/ house marinara sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1378 ratings
opened in 2004; won awards: Best Italian Restaurant & Best Greek Restaurant; Other Recipes: Dolmas
Bogart's Smokehouse ($$)
(1560 ratings)

1627 S 9th St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63104
(314) 621-3107
bogartssmokehouse.com
  • Ribs
    smoked & torched loin back rib w/ house spice blend, brown sugar & apricot marmalade glaze, smoked for 4 hrs, served w/ 2 sides; "candied apricot pork pops!" -Casey Webb
4.5 out of 5
1560 ratings
opened in 2011; serving Memphis-influenced BBQ; "born out of the love for bbq & the desire to raise it to a higher level" (from its website)
Charlie Gitto's ($$$)
(935 ratings)

5226 Shaw Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 772-8898
www.charliegittos.com
  • Toasted Ravioli
    handmade meat-filled ravioli, breaded, deep-fried & served w/ house made Pomodoro sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
935 ratings
#2 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Fried Food); opened in 1981; landmark for fine Italian dining
Mama Toscano's Ravioli [CLOSED]See Mama Toscano's Ravioli Video ($)
(120 ratings)

2201 Macklind Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-2926
  • Toasted Ravioli
    meat-filled, rolled in bread crumbs and pan-fried or deep-fried; takes 3 days to make; NOTE: not served on location, sold unprepared in boxed packages; they can ship to you
4.5 out of 5
120 ratings
[CLOSED]; not a restaurant, but serve some food like sandwiches
Pappy's SmokehouseSee Pappy's Smokehouse Video ($$)
(4453 ratings)

3106 Olive St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 535-4340
pappyssmokehouse.com
  • Big Ben (BBQ)
    6-lbs total: full slab of ribs, beef brisket sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, quarter chicken, fries and sides; looks good; 6-lbs total: full slab of Ribs, a Beef Brisket and a Pork sandwich, 1/4 Chicken and 4 sides; looks good
  • BBQ
    brisket, pulled pork, smoked turkey
  • Frito Pie
    Fritos topped with your choice of meat, baked beans, cheddar cheese and onion
  • Sweet Potato Fries
    "off-the-chart amazing!"-Danielle Dimovski
  • Ribs
    house specialty; baby back ribs dry-rubbed & slow smoked over apple & cherry wood; looks good
4.5 out of 5
4453 ratings
#1 (Top 5 Restaurants-Best Ribs); #48 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); opened in 2008; "voted #1 in city"; close when they sell out; cooked in floor-to-ceiling smoker "Walter" ("you're really not a true redneck unless you name your smoker"); created new menu item "Adam" Bomb (for Adam Richman) - A Big Ben with a Hot Link Frito Pie
Salt + Smoke ($$)
(2230 ratings)

6525 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63130
(314) 727-0200
saltandsmokestl.com
  • Burnt End Toasted Ravs
    deep-fried ravioli stuffed w/ burnt end mix; served w/ white BBQ sauce; looks good
  • Ribs
    St. Louis cut; smoked for 4-5 hrs; looks good
4.5 out of 5
2230 ratings
casual setting serving BBQ, bourbon & beer
Shaved DuckSee Shaved Duck Video ($$)
(1848 ratings)

2900 Virginia Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63118
(314) 776-1407
www.theshavedduck.com
  • Slow Smoked Duck Breast
    smoked & then crisped on flat top, sliced & topped w/ a cherry juniper jam
  • Smothered Fries
    pulled rib meat (smoked in hickory & oak) over crispy, hand cut fries smothered in homemade cheese sauce; looks good
4.5 out of 5
1848 ratings
opened in 2008; "barbecue, folk & soul...specialize in rustic American cuisine, slow smoked meats, flatbreads, gumbos & southern style sides and especially our tender and delicious St Louis BBQ" (from its website); Other Recipes: Cherry Juniper Jam
Stacked STL ($$)
(891 ratings)

7637 Ivory Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63111
(314) 544-4900
stackedstl.com
  • Big Fat Greek Burger
    burger w/ roasted red pepper hummus, pickled cucumbers & red onions, spinach, Kalamata olive relish & feta on wheat bun
  • Bourbon Bacon Caramel Brownie
    topped w/ ice cream
4.5 out of 5
891 ratings
Sugarfire Smoke House ($$)
(1883 ratings)

9200 Olive Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63132
(314) 997-2301
www.sugarfiresmokehouse.c...
  • Big Muddy Sandwich
    brisket, smoked jalapeno-cheddar sausage, horseradish sauce, BBQ sauce, lettuce, pickles; looks messy (and good!)
  • Candied Sweet Potato Pie
    w/ smoked sea salt & topped w/ praline pecans; offered seasonally (call to check for availability); looks good
4.5 out of 5
1883 ratings
master chef used to work for Emeril Lagasse & Charlie Trotter; casual family-friendly joint; multiple locations
Ted Drewes Frozen CustardSee Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Video ($)
(1677 ratings)

6726 Chippewa St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63109
(314) 481-2652
www.teddrewes.com
  • Frozen Custard
  • "Concrete"
    frozen vanilla custard w/ toppings blended in; Bobby got heath bar, caramel and Oreo; looks good; vanilla custard and a choice of over 30 toppings that is mixed in; Adam's concrete includes oatmeal cookies, caramel and macadamia nuts; can be served upside-down (it's that thick); looks good
4.5 out of 5
1677 ratings
#37 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); est. in 1929; long lines
Crown Candy KitchenSee Crown Candy Kitchen Video ($)
(495 ratings)

1401 St Louis Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63106
(314) 621-9650
www.crowncandykitchen.net
  • Heart Stopping BLT
    thick-sliced bacon, lettuce & tomato w/ Miracle Whip served on white toast
  • Crown Candy 5-Milkshake Challenge
    challenge: 5 malt milkshakes in 30 minutes; Adam lost
4.0 out of 5
495 ratings
opened in 1913; "giant step back in time...vintage jukebox, the coca-cola collectibles, the soda fountain"; packed even in wintertime
Dressel's Public HouseSee Dressel's Public House Video ($$)
(416 ratings)

419 N Euclid Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 361-1060
dresselspublichouse.com
  • Dressel's Pretzel
    served w/ rarebit (Welsh cheese sauce); looks good
  • Porchetta "Louie" Sandwich
    herb roasted pork, blanched rapini (broccoli rabe-like), peperoncini, provel served on toasted baguette; "that would be a Triple-D hall of fame sandwich...that is outstanding! Out of bounds! Off the hook! Shut the front door! Call a neighbor & get a ticket!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
  • Truffled Grilled Cheese Sandwich
    American cheese, three cheese blend (provel, Gruyere & Swiss), truffle oil, thick brioche slices; comes w/ homemade creamy tomato bisque; looks good
4.0 out of 5
416 ratings
est.1980; former rock-and-roll bar turned into a pub..."a little trashy, a little classy"; "where food loves drink and life & art embrace" (from its website); Other Recipes: Roasted Porchetta
Guerrilla Street Food [CLOSED]See Guerrilla Street Food Video ($)
(77 ratings)

6120 Delmar Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63112
(314) 226-9786
  • Filipino Blue Crab Ceviche
    Filipino blue crab, chilis, black sesame, cilantro, palm sugar & atchara, served over sliced watermelon; eat w/ watermelon to balance sweet, salty & spicy; looks good
  • One Inch Punch
    drink made of pineapple juice, black currant juice, honey, sugar, coconut milk & fresh mint; served on ice; looks good
  • Veggie Pancit
    pan-fried homemade noodles w/ baby bok choy, carrots, onions, garlic & black sesame; Guy adds fish sauce & Sriracha sauce
4.0 out of 5
77 ratings
[CLOSED]; food truck at airing, now multiple brick-and-mortar joints serving Filipino-inspired cuisine w/ a focus on local, seasonal & fresh ingredients; everything made from scratch; check website to find daily truck location
Mama's On the Hill ($$)
(734 ratings)

2132 Edwards St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 776-3100
www.mamasonthehill.com
As Seen On:
Man v. Food, Episode: "St. Louis, MO"
  • Meatball on "The Hill"
    huge 4-lb homemade meatball served on "The Hill" (enormous 5-lb bowl of spaghetti) & topped w/ 1-lb house marinara sauce
4.0 out of 5
734 ratings
since 1939; iconic Italian restaurant in historic Italian neighborhood; supposedly the creator of the toasted ravioli (deep-fried)
Pappo's Pizzeria & Brew [CLOSED] ($$)
(92 ratings)

3690 Forest Park Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63108
(314) 833-3171
  • "American Cheeseburger" Pizza
    house-made red sauce, mozzarella cheese, ground chuck, smoked bacon topped w/ cheddar cheese & pickles; served w/ ketchup & mustard
4.0 out of 5
92 ratings
[CLOSED]; specializing in pizza w/ onsite brewery; "Pizza is a Form of Art. Beer is a craft of Life." (from its website)
White Knight Diner ($)
(104 ratings)

1801 Olive St Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63103
(314) 621-5949
  • The Super Slinger
    layer of hash browns, hamburger patty, fried eggs, American cheese smothered w/ chili & topped w/ grilled veggies (mushrooms, peppers, onions); looks good
4.0 out of 5
104 ratings
#84 (101 More Amazing Places to Chowdown); St. Louis landmark in kitchish castle exterior frame; tiny 600-sq. foot dining area; movie w/ James Spader & Susan Sarandon was filmed here
Highway 61 Roadhouse and KitchenSee Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen Video ($$)
(431 ratings)

34 S Old Orchard Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63119
(314) 968-0061
www.hwy61roadhouse.com
  • BBQ Spaghetti
    spaghetti tossed in homemade BBQ sauce w/ chunks of homemade pulled pork (that is smoked for 13 hrs); looks good
  • CajAsian Potstickers
    homemade dumplings filled w/ Andouille sausage, vegetables & Sambal chili sauce; Pan-seared then steamed & served w/ Creole soy dipping sauce; "New Orleans in a potsticker"
  • Red Beans & Rice
    meal-sized serving of plump red beans w/ chunks of ham hocks in a rich & spicy gravy served over white rice; looks good
3.5 out of 5
431 ratings
since 2006; Cajun, seafood & BBQ restaurant w/ "funky, eclectic...organized funk" (fun) New Orleans decor
Pointer's Pizza ($)
(130 ratings)

1023 S Big Bend Blvd Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63117
(314) 644-2000
pointersdelivery.com
  • Pointersaurus
    challenge: 2 persons eat 10-lb 28-inch pizza in 1 hour
3.5 out of 5
130 ratings
#8 (World's Best Places to Pig Out)
Sweetie Pie's Soul Food [CLOSED]See Sweetie Pie's Soul Food Video ($$)
(480 ratings)

4270 Manchester Ave Map It!
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 371-0304
  • Mac & Cheese
    Velveeta & cheddar-based; looks good
  • Smothered Pork Steak
    pork chops seasoned, dredged, deep-fried & smothered in gravy; looks good
3.5 out of 5
480 ratings
[CLOSED]; since 1997; soul comfort food..."made w/ love"; owner/chef (Robbie Montgomery) was a background singer for Ike & Tina Turner
St. Louis, MO   (19 restaurants)    

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