Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Downtown

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Updated June 05, 2025

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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.

Top review

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

Broadway Oyster Bar

4.8

4.8 (902)

$30 and under

Seafood

St. Louis

About the restaurant

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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Shani

Dined 4 days ago

The restaurant was awesome! The food was excellent!!

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Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4.7

4.7 (4627)

$31 to $50

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.

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Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food, favorite started was the ravioli. Had the swordfish as an entree and it was excellent. Finished off with the chocolate torta which was great as well. Would go back

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Popular dish

wild boar ravioli

Experience

Summer Festivals of Italy: Umbria

Perennial on Lockwood

4.7

4.7 (442)

$30 and under

Brewery

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are a small batch brewery, tasting room, and restaurant located in the heart of Old Webster Groves. Perennial on Lockwood is a collaboration between Olive + Oak and Perennial Artisan Ales offering the best in food, beer (yes we have wine and spirits too) and hospitality in a beautifully remodeled historic garage. Join us at our bar, in our dining room or on our patio.

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JoanneVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We had a lovely lunch. Our first time at this restaurant so we started with a blackberry bourbon smash, a gin and tonic and fried green tomatoes. All very flavorful and delicious. We ordered the cheese sandwich and a Cuban sandwich . both were great and came with shoestring potatoes . We will be back! Happy Hour and dinner next!

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Experience

Happy Hour at Perennial on Lockwood

The Lemp Mansion

4.6

4.6 (1154)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Looking for a unique place to dine! Come enjoy the haunted historic Lemp Mansion. Our menu options range from salads, sandwiches, pastas, steaks and seafoods. Make sure to save room for a delicious Bananas Foster or Cherries Jubilee, our flaming desserts prepared table-side. On Sundays, we serve Family-Style Chicken Dinner, all you care to eat!
After lunch or dinner take a wander around the main floor. There are many beautiful aspects to see, from the hand painted ceiling in the Parlor to the original vault doors leading into our museum & gift shop. The Lemp Mansion was originally the home of the biggest beer barons of their time.
The Lemp Mansion Restaurant has been open for 48 years! Come see why we are "famous from ghost to ghost!"
For more information visit us at lempmansion.com

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Rose

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

This restaurant is my favorite in St.Louis hands down. It's casual for dress, except use your common sense. We were there recently and this guy at the next table had seriously gym shirts on! How disrespectful to this fabulous restaurant and its staff. On top of it, all he did was complain and I felt sorry for his wife how embarrassing. The food is so delicious and the chefs are so amazing. Pasta, seafood, chicken, salads, sandwiches and drinks are so fabulous. I've never had a bad meal, customer service or drink ever. The staff is amazing and the chefs are so talented that's why we always go back.

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Landry's Seafood House - St Louis

4.4

4.4 (1626)

$30 and under

Seafood

Downtown St. Louis

About the restaurant

The true flavor of Gulf Coast tradition is all about family, warmth and exceptional seafood. Landry's Seafood strives to bring all of those things together in each and every location, providing a fun-filled dining experience that will make you want to drop your anchor and never leave. So sit back, relax and take part in the Landry's Seafood experience.

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Rose

Dined 3 days ago

It was an enjoyable afternoon to celebrate an 82 year old birthday and waitress was superb.

Chevys Fresh Mex - Olivette

4.4

4.4 (215)

$30 and under

Mexican

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Making the best Fresh Mex food from scratch, daily!

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Wendy

Dined on May 26, 2025

Such a cute place. Came to eat lunch before flight out of STL. The chips! OMG the chips were so light and tasty! Came out hot with the salsa just right. Not too spicy. Perfect for my taste. The food came out hot and delicious. Service was great. Seems like a good place to celebrate with a group. Has outside seating as well.

Edera Italian Eatery

4.4

4.4 (143)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central West End

About the restaurant

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood.

We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard.

We look forward to serving you!

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Sarah

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

Service and food was terrific. The menu has something for everyone and we love the patio.

Cardinals Nation

3.9

3.9 (704)

$30 and under

American

Downtown St. Louis

About the restaurant

NOW taking reservations on home-game-days up to gate-time. Walk-ins always welcome!

Cardinals Nation offers fans of all ages a one-of-kind, world championship caliber experience unlike any place else. The best fans in the game will come to play here all year round because the baseball season never ends at Cardinals Nation. Cardinals Nation is the ultimate Cardinals headquarters.

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CarolVIP

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Great place to get something to eat just before a game.

Rigazzis

3.6

3.6 (85)

$30 and under

Italian

The Hill

About the restaurant

At Rigazzi’s, our mission is simple – to consistently deliver an authentic taste of Italy in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We are dedicated to preserving the rich culinary traditions of Historic Hill, striving to be the premier destination for genuine Italian-American dining in St. Louis. We are the oldest restaurant on The Hill, join us for a timeless experience!

We aim to create memorable dining experiences, where each visit to Rigazzi’s is a journey through timeless flavors. We invite you to join us on this culinary adventure, as we continue to be a cornerstone of Historic Hill, offering the simple pleasures of good food and good company.

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FrankVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

I was visiting St.Louis. Been coming to Rigazzis during my visits for 30 years. I love this restaurant. Beer in a fishbowl. Pasta excellent. Chicken parm great. All good. Service excellent.

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