Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated October 05, 2024

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The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2508)

$50 and over

French

Clayton

About the restaurant

Featuring local "farm to table" cuisine using a breadth of farmers in the Missouri and Illinois communities. When asked to define of The Crossing, Owner/Executive Chef Jim Fiala often says that he is a chef that buys locally whenever possible and cooks as any French and/or Italian chef would given the ingredients sourced. Joining Jim is Chef Thu Rein Oo who brings passion and years of experience to the kitchen. Our food is fresh, organic (whenever possible), seasonal and by design very simple. The Crossing stays true to classic techniques and the chefs love showing off their skills and passion for elegant food.

Top review

Cynthia

Dined 3 days ago

Highly recommend…menu, food ,service..outstanding in each area…

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar

4.8

4.8 (1198)

$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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Charles

Dined 2 days ago

Great food. Pork shank was excellent. Jumbo shrimp were jumbo and tasty. Off the menu appetizer of halibut bites were great

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4.9

4.9 (4729)

$31 to $50

American

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Since 1937, once nestled in the middle of cornfields stands the Smokehouse Market. An unpretentious structure, reminiscent of its days as the market for the surrounding Chesterfield area. The store now houses one of St. Louis's most celebrated restaurants, Annie Gunn's. Within its walls, Chef Lou Rook, III works his magic, creating irresistible cuisine with a sophisticated country life accent. In keeping with the concept of "Foods and wines inspired by the richness of country life", Chef Rook uses the best ingredients and the traditions that are most appropriate to them and imbues them with his own talented creative spin within the rhythm of the seasons. Annie Gunn's boasts an award-winning wine list as well.

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Mary Lou

Dined 3 days ago

Great service, friendly waiters, delicious, interesting food, lovely atmosphere.

Napoli Sea

4.9

4.9 (530)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Napoli Sea located at the Streets of St. Charles is family owned and operated by the Pietoso Family. You will quickly feel as if you are in a coastal city with the beautiful ambiance and nautical vibe. Selections include the freshest fish flown in daily amongst many other other selections.

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Steve

Dined 1 day ago

Great food exceptional service. Will be back no doubt

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Spiro's - St. Charles

4.8

4.8 (856)

$30 and under

European

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Dine in with Spiro’s and enjoy an unforgettable dining experience unique and unparalleled to any other restaurant in the Saint Louis area. Whether you are trying our classic and remastered Mediterranean dishes or our American fare seafood, steaks and pastas, your experience will be memorable and will leave you wanting to share your experience with your friends and family.

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Douglasvip

Dined 4 days ago

Always a great meal and great service. Rack of Lamb was excellent.

Napoli 2

4.9

4.9 (2690)

$30 and under

Italian

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Café Napoli is a family owned restaurant, established in 1989 by Tony and Kathy Pietoso. Quickly becoming a success, they moved the small basement restaurant to a larger location at the corner of Forsyth and Bemiston in the heart of Clayton. In 2003, sons Ande and Kye expanded their family restaurant by adding Bar Napoli, a swank cocktail lounge. A few years later, Napoli Reserve was added onto Bar Napoli allowing for private event space and an additional bar and lounge for the weekends. After years of a flourishing business, Kathy and Tony decided to take their ventures West to Town and Country where they opened their second location, Napoli2, managed by Ande. Kye has taken the reigns from his father and is now the front man for the 8,000 square foot establishment in Clayton. Café Napoli and Bar Napoli have recently undergone a face lift inside and out. Inside the kitchen, Executive Chef from Napoli2 Jon Berger was recently added to the team, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the regional Italian specialties.

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Sean

Dined 2 days ago

10 out of 10 experience truthfully. Food and service was exceptional

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4.9

4.9 (484)

$30 and under

Italian

Sunset Hills

About the restaurant

A delightful dining experience awaits you at Trattoria Toscana fine Italian dining in St. Louis, Missouri. We are honored to have the culinary expertise of one of the finest chefs in the St. Louis area, Chef Tika. It has been said that Chef Tika cooks not with his hands but rather his heart. His specialties include Veal Milanese, Penne Bolognese, Chicken Al Vino Bianco and more. View our Lunch and Dinner menu and don't miss our Coupons and Specials for extra savings. We also offer an extensive Wine List from sweet to dry with whites and light to full bodied red wines.

Enjoy your lunch or dinner in our casual, intimate dining room. It's perfect to relax with friends and family or for a romantic date. Let our highly skilled staff provide you with excellent food and service for a memorable dining experience. Reservations are recommended.

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Kevin

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Our first time but certainly not last! From checking in to service to food…… all outstanding! Our Manhattan was amazing and the wine selection was superb! The best was just the flavors of our dinner! There were 7 in our party and the staff were very attentive! Thank you for a great night!

Piazza Messina

5.0

5 (330)

$30 and under

Italian

Cottleville

About the restaurant

Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

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Jandy

Dined on Oct 3, 2024

The service was top-notch! All the staff was friendly and accommodating. Everyone enjoyed their meals and the music and ambiance was relaxing.

Acero

4.9

4.9 (2702)

$31 to $50

Italian

Maplewood

About the restaurant

Rustic Italian cuisine in the heart of Maplewood that features fresh ingredients from local farmers as well as an all Italian wine list.

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Mary Annvip

Dined 2 days ago

One of our favorite restaurants in STL! Never disappoints! Best Beet Salad! Tonight’s special was Duck Confit. Fantastic!! The pastas are all divine and the desserts…simple, but incredibly delicious!! Our server was excellent and all the staff were friendly, professional, and attentive. Thank you for helping make our Anniversary special! It goes without saying that we WILL be back!!

Bugatti's Steak & Pasta - Ameristar St Charles

4.8

4.8 (638)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Bugatti's Steak and Pasta is a sophisticated restaurant located inside the Ameristar St. Charles Casino that serves modern and traditional Italian American fare focusing on using local and seasonal ingredients whenever possible. The dining room and dimly lit and richly decorated, designed to create a swanky eating environment. Bugatti's Steak and Pasta is good for small and large groups and other special occasions. Start with an appetizer like the crispy pork belly, lobster and crab stuffed oysters or the shrimp florentine bruschetta. Other starters include soups and salads like the wedge, Caprese or Caesar salads or the carmelized onion soups. Bugatti's is known for its premium steaks. Order the filet, prime strip, bone-in ribeye or prime rib cuts, all cooked to the guests' liking. Other popular dishes include the half roasted Amish chicken, diver scallops, the fettucine alfredo or the Chilean seabass. Be sure to ask about our Chef's steak feature of the day.

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Jordyn

Dined on Sep 29, 2024

Had our one year anniversary dinner here and Ray was an amazing server. Food was outstanding per usual.

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Popular dish

Porterhouse 24oz

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