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A photo of The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton restaurant
1. The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton
4.8
Exceptional(2140)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Clayton
Booked 48 times today
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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2. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'
4.8
Exceptional(7223)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 69 times today
Charlie Gitto's On the Hill is a landmark for fine Italian dining in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis.
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3. Frida’s
4.8
Exceptional(195)
Price: Expensive
• Californian • University City
Frida’s and Bonito Bar serve bold, scratch-made dishes like braised short ribs, award-winning burgers, and fresh juice margaritas. Our sleek, intimate space features carrara marble tables, flattering low lighting and a gold-ceiling bar—the perfect setting to dine in style. Recently voted Best Chef 2024 by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, Chef Natasha Kwan crafts every dish with precision and passion. Located just north of Clayton, Frida’s blends sophistication, exceptional flavors and a setting made for those who appreciate the finer things.
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4. Lorenzo's Trattoria
4.8
Exceptional(2317)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • The Hill
Booked 15 times today
Lorenzo’s features Northern Italian fare with a touch of contemporary flavor. Look to our menu for some of the classics as well as some modern Italian cuisine less prevalent on The Hill. Look forward to experiencing the authentic house-made gnocchi and risottos; or our signature dish, braised Ossobuco; our guests' ever favorite, Chicken Spedini; or a couple of the staff favorites, the Grilled Barramundi or Fabulous Veal Picatta. At Lorenzo's the atmosphere is classy and laid-back. It is the type of restaurant where you can have a nice business dinner or enjoy a meal with the family. We offer two beautiful private rooms, The Boardroom, which seats up to 14 or The Chefs Table which seats up to 8. You may choose to enjoy our patio on a beautiful day and savor one of the great Italian wines off our extensive wine menu. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable no matter what meal or day you visit. We look forward to showing you all we can offer at Lorenzo's Trattoria.
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5. Twisted Tree Steakhouse
4.8
Exceptional(5822)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Kirkwood
Booked 83 times today
Twisted Tree Steakhouse is a hot spot in St. Louis, known for its excellent food and service. It's a go-to place for steak lovers and seafood enthusiasts, with its signature imported batter dipped lobster tail being a fan favorite. As one reviewer puts it, 'The food is always on point with attention to detail out of this world.' The ambiance is also highly rated, with many reviewers complimenting the warm and welcoming atmosphere.
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6. Napoli 2
4.9
Exceptional(2800)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Chesterfield
Booked 33 times today
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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7. Broadway Oyster Bar
4.7
Exceptional(851)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • St. Louis
Booked 46 times today
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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8. Eleven Eleven Mississippi
4.7
Exceptional(4578)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • St. Louis
Booked 25 times today
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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Discover best hot spot restaurants in Clayton

Discover the culinary delights of St. Louis, Clayton, and Midtown, where a vibrant dining scene meets a variety of tastes and preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy evening out or a lively gathering spot, these areas boast an array of restaurants that consistently rank as hot spots. Renowned for their exceptional cuisine, these establishments offer everything from local specialties to international dishes, ensuring every palate is catered to. The ambiance across these restaurants varies from casual and comfortable to upscale and sophisticated, perfect for any occasion. Guests often praise the attentive and knowledgeable service, which adds to the overall dining experience. Dive into these neighborhoods to explore the rich flavors and welcoming atmospheres that make them must-visit dining destinations in St. Louis. Whether it's a casual brunch or a fine dining experience, you're sure to find a spot that delights.

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