Best restaurants near me in Waterloo, IL

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1. Gallagher's - Waterloo

4.7

Exceptional(574)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • St. Louis

Booked 6 times today

Located in historic downtown Waterloo, Illinois, and just minutes from St. Louis, Gallagher's has served award-winning food and drink for over a decade. After an extensive two-year renovation, our doors reopened in January 2023. Come explore our new food, drink, and atmosphere.

2. Graphite

new

4.6

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Columbia

Booked 19 times today

Consistently Exceptional and Always Evolving Our menu features a blend of house favorites and exciting seasonal creations. Enjoy our signature dishes, crafted with care, alongside a rotating selection of seasonal specials that highlight the freshest local ingredients. Whether you're indulging in a classic favorite or a new innovation, we invite you to savor the best of both worlds.Our team is dedicated to offering warm hospitality. Whether you're here for a special occasion or a casual meal, we are honored to serve you.

3. Olive + Oak

4.8

Exceptional(1414)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • St. Louis

Booked 70 times today

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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4. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5822)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Kirkwood

Booked 84 times today

Twisted Tree Steakhouse offers a rustic, casual dining experience in our restaurant, bar, private dining space and patio areas. Our service techniques are unique, while serving your perfectly timed courses in an old-school casual experience.Chef Tyler Layton and team serving premium aged steak options, perfectly crafted cocktails and a large variety of seafood, including our signature imported batter dipped lobster tail. If a reservation time that you are searching for is unavailable please call the restaurant directly to see about alternate seating options. We also have our Lounge area available Tuesday - Saturday beginning at 4pm, seating is open and serving a lighter menu including our famous House Salad.Twisted Tree Steakhouse is conveniently located in Sunset Hills, near highways 270 and 44. For those traveling we are connected to a recently updated Holiday Inn Sunset Hills Route 66.

5. Ramsay's Kitchen

4.6

Exceptional(794)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • St. Louis

Booked 47 times today

The Ramsay’s Kitchen concept, inspired by Chef Ramsay’s travels, takes guests on a global culinary journey. Celebrating Chef Ramsay’s renowned dishes, the menu offers an array of elevated yet approachable plates, entrées and craft cocktails. The restaurant offers incredible views of the iconic Gateway Arch and majestic Mississippi River.

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6. 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.

7. Napoli Kirkwood

new

4.7

Exceptional(150)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kirkwood

Booked 40 times today

The Pietoso family is excited to open Napoli Kirkwood, which will feature items from all restaurants; including pizza from the newest establishment, Napoli Brothers. Executive chef Micah Curtis will bring fresh and innovative Italian cuisine to the Kirkwood area.

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8. Brasserie by Niche

4.8

Exceptional(4226)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • St. Louis

Booked 66 times today

Brasserie by Niche is located in the Central West End. We are open for dine-in, to-go, and delivery.

9. O+O Pizza

4.8

Exceptional(570)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Webster Groves

Booked 41 times today

We are an Italian inspired, neighborhood restaurant bringing you food that is fresh, casual, and simple yet sophisticated. A place where the service is efficient and the hospitality is heartfelt.

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10. 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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5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Beautiful experience, the food was perfect; my date and I enjoyed the view of the arch during the sunset, already booked another reservation for next week!
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Ramsay's KitchenPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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4.6
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MaureenVIP
St. Louis •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went on a Tuesday night so there wasn't much of a crowd. The decor was new and modern. The menu was not extensive but had good choices. The Graphite Salad accompanied my main dish and was very tasty. My filet was very tender and the side dishes had great flavor.
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GraphitePrice: Expensive• American• Columbia
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4.6
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Bob
St. Louis •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This is the place for great steaks and OUTSTANDING service.
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Twisted Tree SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Kirkwood
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4.8
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David
St. Louis •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Dinner was very nice and the food was very good. Our waiter was very attentive and the service by all the staff was amazing. We enjoyed ourselves very much.
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Olive + OakPrice: Expensive• American• St. Louis
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4.8
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Daniel
Washington, D.C. Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 23, 2025
Always great food and service! The cocktail menu has great selections!
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Gallagher's - WaterlooPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• St. Louis
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4.7

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1. Gallagher's - Waterloo

2. Graphite

3. Olive + Oak

4. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

5. Ramsay's Kitchen

6. Charlie Gitto's 'On the Hill'

7. Napoli Kirkwood

8. Brasserie by Niche

9. O+O Pizza

10. Eleven Eleven Mississippi

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