Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Downtown

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Downtown? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clover and the Bee

4.8

4.8 (31)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

A neighborhood café and wine bar from the people behind Olive + Oak, bringing you food & wine that is fresh, casual, and simple. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt. We open early offering fresh baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, and a seasonal breakfast menu. Our lunch menu features sandwiches, soups, and fresh salads. We open Thursday-Saturday evenings featuring an evolving menu of seasonal small plates from Executive Chef Mike Risk paired with wines that have been thoughtfully sourced to showcase the people that make them and the places they are from. A thoughtful list of local beer, cocktails and NA beverages are available to enjoy as well.

Authentic. Unpretentious. Delicious.

Walk in only for breakfast and lunch. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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donVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Always outstanding. Great food preparation, service and pairing of wines for each separate course.

Square One Brewery & Distillery

4.9

4.9 (943)

$30 and under

Pub

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

"Patio seating is first come, first served. You can make a request for the patio in your reservation, and while we can't guarantee patio seating we do try to honor your request*

Located in historic Lafayette Square just south of downtown St. Louis, Square One Brewery & Distillery began operations as a Brewery & Restaurant in February of 2006. We strive to produce the highest quality and unique flavors that are not likely to be found in the large volume production of most beer and spirits today. By combining the expertise of the distiller, master brewer, and chef, we are committed to creating an amazing array of flavors and tastes for our customers.

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CatherineVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

Went for Fathers Day brunch. I would say a Hidden Gem because not that many people for Father’s Day. Food outstanding. Server extremely pleasant and we sat outside which was just a beautiful setting

Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

4.9

4.9 (7343)

$31 to $50

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Very impressive wait staff (great work Joseph!) and very impressive food quality. HIGHLY recommend this restaurant for an excellent dining value.

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4.8

4.8 (4304)

$30 and under

French

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

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Rev. Arthur

Dined 5 days ago

I live in Atlanta GA and try to eat here with friends when ever I am in the St. Louis. Every time has been a wonderful experience of hospitality. Thank you.

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Guido's Pizza and Tapas

4.8

4.8 (696)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Serving a "Taste of Spain in The Middle of Italy" Family owned and operated Guido"s has both Spanish and Italian cuisine. We offer everything from Homemade Sangria to tapas and paella as well as the areas best thin crust pizza. Open seven days a week for both lunch and dinner. We also have carry out, delivery and catering available.

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thomas

Dined 5 days ago

Always a safe bet for a quick and reliable dinner

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1940)

$30 and under

American

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

Frazer Cameron, executive chef and owner of Frazer’s restaurant, opened the doors to his now iconic restaurant in 1992 in historic Benton Park. Entrees at Frazer’s are inspired by tastes from around the globe, including French, Moroccan, Italian, Mexican, and Cajun. Frazer’s also features an award winning wine & cocktail program, featuring over 50 classic & specialty craft cocktails.

Located down the street from the Anheuser Busch Brewery, Frazer’s is perfect for appetizers and drinks with friends or for an entertaining dinner. We feature many different dining options such as a bar & lounge area, our main dining room, our upper level dining area, takeout. Frazer’s also features street side & patio dining (Outside dining is first come first serve). Please call for any inquiries.

info@frazersgoodeats.com

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LISAVIP

Dined on Jun 23, 2025

Had a great meal and drinks for my husbands birthday.

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4.8

4.8 (1483)

$31 to $50

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

VIEW TODAY'S MENU HERE https://indd.adobe.com/view/4f193613-6d68-4eef-9d3c-177c76a63667. We set out to create a fun, lively, and approachable restaurant and bar in our own back yard — a friendly, bustling neighborhood spot where the very best in food and drink would be served in a welcoming setting. We are looking at every single detail to make sure that Olive+Oak will be the perfect place to enjoy great wine, craft beer, well made drinks and thoughtful, ingredient driven food with friends and family.

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Kara

Dined 2 days ago

Dinner at Olive + Oak was a fantastic experience from start to finish. All of the food was sensational, service was excellent and our server (Fernando) gave great suggestions.

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4.8

4.8 (2345)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta.

At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family.

We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.

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kim

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent customer service Food was very good especially the ravioli

O+O Pizza

4.8

4.8 (616)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are an Italian inspired, neighborhood restaurant bringing you food that is fresh, casual, and simple yet sophisticated. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt.

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Melissa

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Pizza, pasta, chicken parmigiana and the goat cheese appetizer were all delicious! Perfect place to dine local and share with friends from out of town!

Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar

4.8

4.8 (1335)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

St. Louis

About the restaurant

To better deliver on our promise of a refined atmosphere, proper dress is required. Thank you for not wearing: athletic shorts, uncovered sports bras or other bra-style tops, excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments, or any clothing with offensive language or images. Men’s shirts must have sleeves. Athletic leggings, joggers or sweatpants are welcome in our bar area.

**Established in 2018.

St. Louis' "Best New Steakhouse" serving only 100% Heritage Black Angus Midwest beef and produce from our restaurants on site greenhouse. Join us now for an intimate unparalleled urban farm to table experience in the heart of Downtown St. Louis.

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Logan

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Great dining experience! Friendly and fast service and cooked to perfection. Thanks for celebrating my birthday with me.

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Popular dish

32oz Porterhouse

Popular dish

Bourbon Bread Pudding

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