Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Midtown

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Midtown? 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!

The Crossing

4.9

4.9 (2505)

$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

Johnvip

Dined 6 days ago

It’s always a special occasion to dine at the Crossing. Everything about the experience is “5 stars” but the food is above and beyond that rating - creative, beautiful, delicious, incredible.

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Popular dish

Tagliolini

Café Napoli

4.8

4.8 (2217)

$30 and under

Italian

Clayton

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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Walter

Dined 2 days ago

Good waiter, quick service, great food all led to a memorable evening.

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The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

4.8

4.8 (2024)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Clayton

About the restaurant

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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Darlene

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service, food and ambience. Our waiter was the best. He may sure our special day was very special.

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Experience

Wagyu & Wine Fall Lounge Event

801 Chophouse - St. Louis

4.7

4.7 (3437)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Clayton

About the restaurant

801 Chophouse at The Crescent is just minutes away from the heart of the Clayton business district in the heart of St. Louis. We combine the upscale atmosphere of intimate 1920s New York steakhouses with the vibrant downtown atmosphere of St. Louis. We are proud to offer a variety of different unique menu combinations for you to enjoy; using only the finest USDA prime steak, an award-winning wine list, exclusive bourbons and scotches, and a daily fresh sheet, you're sure to have an experience you won't forget. 801 Chophouse offers private dining rooms and an exceptional wine list. Book your reservation online today!

Top review

Kyrinvip

Dined 1 day ago

Our first time. We’ve eaten steak all over the area, the state, other states and even other countries. I often have to send my steak back to the kitchen for further cooking, or eat around the edges as I like a perfect medium pink all the way through my fillet. I explained this to our waiter and asked him his advice. He told me exactly how to order my steak and when it came, I cut through it at multiple points, and it was perfect throughout. That has never happened! These folks really know what they’re doing! If you want the perfect steak cooked the perfect way, this is the place to go!

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4.7

4.7 (2108)

$50 and over

Seafood

Clayton

About the restaurant

801 Fish offers only globally sourced finned fish and crustaceans from the world's most pristine waters. You'll find chef driven cuisine coupled with exemplary service in a sophisticated and modern aquatic atmosphere at the Clayton restaurant across the street from its sister, 801 Chophouse. In addition to our beautiful and social distanced dining room, we offer limited outdoor seating, available on a first come first served basis.

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rogervip

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Delbert our waiter was great and the food was great per usual

Frida’s

4.7

4.7 (184)

$30 and under

Californian

University City

About the restaurant

Welcome to Frida’s and Bonito Bar. We are one of the area's most seasoned healthy restaurants. We pride ourselves serving plant-forward pescatarian and Californian cuisine. We invite you for lunch or dinner with friends and loved ones. After ten years, we have over 30 accolades including Top 100 Restaurants in St. Louis, A-List Chef/Owner, A-List Restaurant, Best Vegetarian and Best Non-Beef Burger by St. Louis Magazine, Feast and RFT.

Our bar and cocktail lounge serves house and classic cocktails, low ABV and fresh mocktails. We also provide a late night snack menu. We are located in a quaint neighborhood setting in North Clayton / University City. Pet friendly / outdoor dining available. Bar is first come first serve.

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Christinevip

Dined 2 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner. The atmosphere is unique and lovely. Our server was excellent and we LOVED the food!

Beyond Sweet

4.7

4.7 (265)

$50 and over

American

The Loop

About the restaurant

Beyond Sweet Kitchen + Bar is St. Louis' newest vibe.

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Alice

Dined 3 days ago

I really enjoyed my seafood pasta well worth the price and very well seasoned and flavored! I will return soon and really enjoyed the personal chef making his presence at our table rectifying our food issue! I love the professionalism of this place ...

Hangar Kitchen + Bar

4.6

4.6 (690)

$31 to $50

American

Rock Hill

About the restaurant

Join us for a Night out on the corner of Manchester and Mcknight. Inside seating available. Please call 314-473-1221 to book a Party over 6 People. Currently Featuring Holiday Cocktails 🎄

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Dined on Sep 28, 2024

The loaded fries were perfection and complements a wide variety of drinks to start the meal! Scallops were salty for my taste but overall done well. Flavors were good on the Chicken Almondine dish. Dining area is loud but happy!

Herbie's

4.5

4.5 (2368)

$30 and under

American

Clayton

About the restaurant

Herbie's is an American restaurant and bar inspired by the food & atmosphere of the French bistro as well as the cuisines of Italy, Asia, and the coastal American South. Our focus is on seasonal dishes with local ingredients, featuring rotating menus and daily specials with something to satisfy every palate. Renowned for our welcoming hospitality and gorgeous dining rooms & patios, we strive to make every guest feel at home, whether here for a business meeting, an intimate dinner, or any other occasion!

We accept reservations online & over the phone. For parties larger than 6 guests, please email reservations@herbies.com with your name, party size, date, time, phone number, and any additional requests.

To book an event, private room, or catering, please visit our website Herbies.com/private-events and fill out a contact form & a member of our team will respond promptly!

We look forward to serving you soon!

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Anonymousvip

Dined 3 days ago

Great dinner on the patio. Server had great suggestions. We went with the scallops and halibut. Food was delicious.

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Popular dish

Grilled Chicken

Casa Don Alfonso - The Ritz-Carlton St. Louis

4.4

4.4 (1217)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Clayton

About the restaurant

*2024 WINE SPECTATOR BEST OF AWARD OF EXCELLENCE*

Renown Italian restaurateur Mario Laccarino is pleased to invite guests for a taste of the Sorrento Coast at Casa Don Alfonso. Open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday brunch, the menu tells the story of traditions passed down for generations in the family homes of southern Italy. These recipes come from a magical place, ripe with the culture and beauty of the Mediterranean. Alongside an unmistakable commitment to hospitality and service, Casa Don Alfonso brings hand-crafted flavors and carefully chosen ingredients with every bite.

Family of Iaccarino honors the culinary heritage of the Campania region, with seasonal ingredients that closely resemble the sun-kissed produce harvested at the Iaccarino family’s farm. Fresh, handmade pastas create an edible narrative of the Iaccarino legacy, while whimsical desserts transport guests to Naples’ nostalgic bakeries.

From Sorrento to St. Louis, we look forward to welcoming you soon.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Sebastian was our server, he made sure that we had everything we needed. We came for the pasta and parm wheel it was a great experience.

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Popular dish

Espresso Tiramisù

Experience

The Parmesan Wheel Tableside Pasta Experience

Experience

Brunch di Lusso

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