Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in St. Louis

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in St. Louis? 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!

Piazza Messina

4.9

4.9 (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)

Top review

John

Dined 4 days ago

Extremely well run and highly professional staff. Menu is perfect for anyone’s tastes! Strongly recommend this establishment. Jeff and his staff are excellent every time!

Robust

4.7

4.7 (1234)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

It is our desire to light a spark of adventure within you and encourage you to explore and rediscover a passion for life through truly experiencing what wine, food and hospitality are all about.

When you experience wine, you experience life. Wine encompasses a world of history, food, travel, culture, and romance. Whether a novice wine drinker or expert, Robust wants to create an enjoyable and enriching experience that educates each guest to the next level.

Sip wines, sample our tasting plates and shop our wines and gifts. Our menu of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and unique gourmet tasting plates are inspired by our wine selection.

Wines are listed by Robust Factor™ - a friendly format to help you navigate through the vast world of wines. With more than 40 wines by the glass, wine flights, and a full bottle list, choose your favorites or our onsite sommeliers will be happy to accommodate you with a selection.

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Damien

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

Anniversary date night- quiet and not crowded when we arrived (early). Got busy as the evening went on but noise was still very comfortable, easy to have a conversation. The food was amazing and the service was spectacular! Amy took extraordinary care of us and made us feel very welcome! We have added this to our very exclusive list of places we will go to again and again. 🥰

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (1793)

$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

Top review

Laura

Dined 3 days ago

WE LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT FRAZER'S. IT'S OUR GO TO PLACE FOR BIRTHDAY'S, ANNIVERSARIES, AND TO REALLY IMPRESS OUT-OF-TOWNERS. Tom & Laura Ray

Bella Vino

4.7

4.7 (701)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

St. Charles

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of Historic Old Town St. Charles, Bella Vino Wine Bar and Tapas provides the perfect combination of high end wines, variety of elaborate tapas options, including fresh local cheeses and ingredients, house-made pasta and flatbreads and many more! Bella Vino offers superb hospitality to all guests, always going above and beyond to enhance the experience. Quality of our service and product is of the upmost importance combined with an extraordinary atmosphere. Bella Vino prides itself on preparing fresh, tasteful food daily, along with an exquisite wine selection and unique cocktail menu. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

ElizabethS

Dined 2 days ago

Bella Vino is literally our fave restaurant! The food is delicious, food served very quickly, their drinks are yummy, & great servers!

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Bella Bonfire

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Chef's Charcuterie Board

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Seafood Risotto

Diego's Cantina

4.7

4.7 (465)

$30 and under

Mexican

University City

About the restaurant

Owned and operated by Natasha Kwan, St. Louis Post Dispatch's Best Chef in St. Louis, our elevated Mexican restaurant blends vibrant flavors with a tropical atmosphere that feels like a vacation, taking you far from St. Louis. We’re located in a charming University City neighborhood, just steps from Clayton.

Our menu features plates like queso flameado, costra and crunch tacos, enchiladas, nachos and a few Tex-Mex options. Cocktails and margaritas are crafted with fresh-squeezed juices and premium ingredients. 

We offer all-day happy hour Tuesday through Thursday. We also accommodate parties of 10 or more for special celebrations.

Other accolades:
Best New Restaurant, A-List Restaurant (St. Louis Magazine)
Best Queso (Ian Froeb of St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

To Note:
Gluten free friendly - our fryer is dedicated gluten free so eat all the chips you want!
Many vegan options
Dog friendly patio and sidewalk

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Robinvip

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

Truly delicious food! The margaritas were top notch!! Beautiful restaurant, tastefully decorated without being kitschy. Would definitely return!

Perennial on Lockwood

4.6

4.6 (372)

$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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Robert

Dined 3 days ago

Staff was amazing and the beer and food were as well

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Experience

Happy Hour at Perennial on Lockwood

Beacon 53

4.6

4.6 (40)

$50 and over

American

Cape Girardeau

About the restaurant

Welcome to Beacon 53, where fine dining meets beautiful views of the Mississippi River. Elevate your evening with a celebration of flavors and choose a sumptuous dish from our meticulously curated menu. Sip handcrafted cocktails prepared by our creative mixologists and unwind while our attentive staff ensures your every need is met. Outdoor seating available.

Top review

Julie Petzoldt

Dined 1 day ago

Table set and ready at our reservation time! Beautiful dining experience, food was very good! Highly recommend

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Experience

Beacon 53 Brunch

The Melting Pot - Town & Country, MO

4.5

4.5 (1781)

$50 and over

Fondue

Chesterfield

About the restaurant

Located close to Chesterfield Mall just 2 miles from I-64, The Melting Pot is an elegant, yet approachable addition to Chesterfield’s food scene.

In our relaxed, welcoming setting, families feel at home and long-lost friends have the opportunity they need to reconnect. If you're looking for ideas for a date, book a Thursdate™ and we'll take care of the rest. Our crave-able menu selections will leave you begging for more, whether you choose 1, 2, 3, or more courses.

Dip artisan breads into bubbling cheese. Whet your appetite with handmade salad dressings on crisp greens. Cook tender strips of steak or pieces of shrimp with your cooking style and sauces. And end your culinary journey with one of our famous fondue desserts, which include fresh fruits and melted, gooey chocolates. For occasions that matter, we’re proud to be your go-to spot in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Top review

Ayden

Dined 2 days ago

A great first experience for my date to homecoming!

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Black Forest Chocolate Fondue

4.4

4.4 (686)

$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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Michael

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

This was our first time visiting. We arrived about twenty minutes early and were seated immediately. Our server was friendly, professional and attentive. Our food arrived within fifteen minutes of ordering. Everything was excellent and a very good value. I really enjoyed the ambiance. We will definitely be back

Peel Wood Fired Pizza

4.3

4.3 (660)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Clayton

About the restaurant

Peel Wood Fired Pizza is a local, chef-owned business. You can really taste the difference when all menu and recipe decisions are made by chefs who are passionate about the food and taste experience.

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dynolium

Dined on Sep 4, 2024

Everything was amazing! We had a great lunch. 11 was the perfect time to go as we beat the lunch crowd. Salad was very fresh and pizza was amazing!

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BBQ Chicken

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