Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Downtown

OpenTable

Updated May 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!

Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4.8

4.8 (4601)

$30 and under

Italian

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Eleven Eleven Mississippi is located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored historic brick warehouse. Their reputation for exceptional cuisine & wine delivered with unprecedented style has made Eleven Eleven Mississippi St. Louis' most exciting destination restaurant.

Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Eleven Eleven Mississippi offers a casual rustic yet upscale & trendy atmosphere. The creative use of space is accentuated by an open display kitchen where the oak fired brick oven takes center stage as well as a glass enclosed wine cellar designed to double as a private dining area. The natural elements of hardwoods, brick, & copper along with two fireplaces situated in the main dining room & loft lounge create a cozy inviting atmosphere suitable for any occasion.

Top review

Rose

Dined 2 days ago

The service was very good and the food was delicious!

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Summer Festivals of Italy: Veneto

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1918)

$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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CindyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food always consistent and delicious in a great neighborhood setting.

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Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar

4.8

4.8 (1312)

$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.

Top review

john

Dined 4 days ago

Steaks are excellent. The service (charles) was above and beyond. He is definitely a keeper.

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Popular dish

32oz Porterhouse

Popular dish

Bourbon Bread Pudding

Cobalt Smoke & Sea

4.8

4.8 (958)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is a bridge that connects uniquely different food sources — the rustic farmlands and the open air sea — and brings them under one illuminated space to create an alluring experience where culinary creativity, globally inspired flavors, and hungry curiosity intersect.

Our chef has meticulously created every Cobalt Smoke & Sea recipe through his deep love for the craft of food and those who will be enjoying it. It is through the selection of ingredients, care of crafting, and joy of presenting our dishes that we offer you true artisanal food with global inspiration. We invite you to share curiosity, tastes, and laughter over any of our dishes. Welcome to our table!

OpenTable Diner's Choice 2019-2025

Top review

Doug

Dined 3 days ago

Really nice experience, food, service, and drinks were awesome!

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Experience

Happy Hour

Olive + Oak

4.8

4.8 (1452)

$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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Alexis

Dined 3 days ago

We went in a packed house on a Saturday night, yet our experience was still great. The every dish ordered I would order again - hummus, sticker pork shoulder, Brussels - and the cocktails were also great! All interactions with the staff was pleasant.

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4.6

4.6 (800)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown St. Louis

About the restaurant

Nationally recognized for excellence, Blood and Sand focuses on innovative cuisine, culinary cocktails, and intimate service. Awarded the "Best of 'Award of Excellence'" from Wine Spectator Magazine, we are one of premier wine destinations in the world. Open to the public, memberships are available with exclusive benefits.

Walk-ins Welcome, Reservations Required Fri &Sat
For Parties of 8+ call us at 314-241-7263
Incomplete Parties Will Be Seated When All Guests Arrive

The A La Carte Menu is Available 'til 9PM & F-Sat 'til 10PM
5 and 10 Course Tasting Menu Available 'til 8 PM
Bar Menu Available 'til 10PM & F-Sat 'til 11PM

5 Course Tasting Available for Parties Up to 6

10 Course Tasting for Parties Up to 4 and *Must* Be Requested in Your Reservation 48 Hrs in Advance.
To Provide the Best Experience, All Diners Must Participate in the 10 Course

For the Custom Chef's Tasting Experience Please Call/Email Us 72 Hrs in Advance
*Credit Cards Incur Credit Card Fee, None for Cash

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Ken

Dined today

Definitely a Top 3 restaurant for fine dining & special occasion experience in St. Louis

Idol Wolf - 21c Museum Hotel St. Louis

4.6

4.6 (450)

$31 to $50

Spanish

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Inspired by the rich culinary traditions of Spain, Chef Matt Daughaday's inspired cuisine at Idol Wolf takes a playful approach to tapas style dining by combining local and seasonal ingredients with classic Iberian sensibilities.
The menus seamlessly blend traditional takes on Spanish classics, with drinks and dishes that have a distinctly Midwestern point of view – the result is a shared drinking and dining experience that is uniquely craveable, and truly memorable.

Top review

Larry

Dined 4 days ago

If you like trying different foods, then this is a great spot. We ordered 4 small plates (tapas) and loved all 4 of them. Service was quick, knowledgeable, and very pleasant.

Rated Test Kitchen

4.5

4.5 (76)

$30 and under

Unspecified

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Rated Test Kitchen is an intimate Dinner Club. Our intent is to give our guests a unique dining experience like no other. Our evolving Menu, prepared by award-winning Culinary Creatives, features seven courses, and you (our Guests) will get to Rate each course. It’s time to channel your inner food critic and enjoy our innovative cuisine.

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Matt

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had too to bottom. From decor to ambiance to staff and food. 10/10 highly recommend. Can’t miss this gem!

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Experience

Chapter 10 – The Final Chapter

Commonwealth

4.4

4.4 (375)

$31 to $50

Comfort Food

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Welcome to Commonwealth, Chef Lauren Anthony has an amazing dining experience for you to enjoy. Located across from The Fabulous Fox Theatre we are the perfect spot for dinner before the show, or drinks after. We are cooking up some wonderful, curated dining experiences- stay tuned for more information!

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Lisa

Dined 4 days ago

Great place to eat before the Fox. Scallops were delicious and the service was great.

Walnut Grill - Sunset Hills

4.3

4.3 (527)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Here at Walnut Grill we offer delicious American cuisine with exceptional fresh seafood prepared by our culinary team. The modern atmosphere of our bar and lounge area makes us the perfect destination to bring a date and enjoy one of our specialty martinis or distinct craft beers. Our full bar is equipped with multiple large screen TVs and can accommodate you and your friends when you are watching your favorite sports team! Or you can come to celebrate your next special occasion in our dining room! If you would like, we also offer dining on our outdoor patio and bar that is sure to make your dining experience with us exceptional! Delicious food, gracious energetic service and our upscale ambiance is designed to please every diner! We accept reservations for our dining room and banquet dining room, our patio and lounge areas are seated on a first come first serve basis.

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Brian

Dined 2 days ago

We had the Mother's Day buffet. All of the food was exceptional, and take service for kitchen ordered items and drinks was great!

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Popular dish

Chicken Spiedini

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