Best Hot Spot Restaurants in University City

7 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(2231)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 38 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.

2. Herbie's

4.5

Awesome(2385)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clayton

Booked 20 times today

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!

3. Frida’s

4.8

Exceptional(186)

Price: Moderate

• Californian • University City

Booked 1 time today

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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4. Budweiser Brew House

3.9

Excellent(256)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown St. Louis

Budweiser Brew House is a three level, 26,000 square foot venue that offers an unparalleled beer and dining experience for baseball fans and visitors in St. Louis. The destination includes an outdoor beer garden, an interior inspired by Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser's rich heritage and commitment to quality, and a rooftop deck that puts St. Louis Cardinals fans within reach of baseball heaven.

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5. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5655)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Kirkwood

Booked 92 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. Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(813)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • St. Louis

Booked 19 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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7. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.8

Exceptional(1829)

Price: Moderate

• American • Soulard / Benton Park

Booked 36 times today

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

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5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Every thing we had was amazing! The beef Wellington was phenomenal! Also the short ribs were good just needed a bit more sauce and was a tad bit dry. Espresso martini 🍸 was a great choice it was the perfect balance! I can’t wait to try this place again!
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johnvip
St. Louis •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food, service and atmosphere was outstanding. We were celebrating my mom's birthday and had a wonderful evening! Thank you to the entire team at Cafe Napoli! They always do a great job!!!
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Café NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clayton
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Julie
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Unmatched table service. We eat out at very nice restaurants fairly frequently, but this was exceptional. Brian and Alex teamed up at our table and gave impeccable recommendations, preparations, and boxed up our food with style. The presentation of my husband‘s steak, hot on a serving cart, with juices ready to pour on it was stunning. We were truly impressed.
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Twisted Tree SteakhousePrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Kirkwood
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Kevin
St. Louis •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 15, 2024
Wonderful food. The chunk steak and potatoes were amazing and I'm a meat eater. Very attentive service and I love the atmosphere. Will be back.
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Frida’sPrice: Moderate• Californian• University City
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4.8
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MarkT
San Diego •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 6, 2024
Great place. We had reservations and got in a bit early. The waitress was on top of her game. Had our drinks to us very quickly. The food was spot on. Over all a great experience.
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Budweiser Brew HousePrice: Moderate• American• Downtown St. Louis
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3.9

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. Café Napoli

2. Herbie's

3. Frida’s

4. Budweiser Brew House

5. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

6. Broadway Oyster Bar

7. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

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