Even though it's not on the coast of the ocean, you still can find quality seafood in St. Louis, Missouri. The official city logo, "St. Lou-is all within reach," sure holds true when it comes to St. Louis seafood restaurants. Whether you're looking for an eclectic menu that includes seafood specialties and items for those who eat meat, upscale fine dining or a casual sports-bar atmosphere, St. Louis eateries have something for everyone.
The chefs at Ocean Bistro work in partnership with local farmers and fisherman, and the restaurant boasts a menu of seafood specialties made from the freshest ingredients available. The upscale eatery has a wide open floor plan lined with crisp white walls, earth-toned decor and large picture windows as well as outdoor patio seating. Menu items include crab cakes, blackened big eye tuna, grilled jumbo sea scallops, pan-roasted chicken breast and grilled beef tenderloin.
Ocean Bistro
44 North Brentwood Drive
Clayton, Missouri 63105
314-721-9400
oceanobistro.com
The original family-owned Landry's Seafood House was established in Louisiana but now has over 24 locations nationwide, including a St. Louis location. With an eclectic menu of fresh gulf-coast-style entrees, the menu evolves according to the availability of seasonal ingredients, with a number of food specials and promotions offered throughout the year. Menu items include a variety of soups, salads, oysters, shrimp fettuccine, lump crab and meat entrees such as filet mignon and chicken Rockefeller.
Landry's Seafood House
1820 Market St. 350 St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis, MO 63103
314-231-4040
landrysseafoodhouse.com
Owned by one-time baseball champion of the St. Louis Cardinals, Mike Shannon's Steak and Seafood restaurant is a baseball-themed establishment. The atmosphere is upscale casual and its walls are lined with dozens of one-of-a-kind baseball photos and memorabilia. The restaurant has a full bar, outdoor beer garden and happy hour specials. Some specialty items include prime rib, lobster tail, pan-seared Chilean sea bass, jumbo beer-battered gulf shrimp, lamb chops and shrimp scampi.
Mike Shannon's Steak and Seafood
620 Market Street
Saint Louis, Missouri 63101
314-421-1540
shannonsteak.com
