The beautiful neighborhoods of St. Louis offer a rich variety of nightlife, dining, and entertainment for visitors. Surrounded by famous attractions--including the Gateway Arch, St. Louis Zoo, Anheuser-Busch Brewery, state monuments, and the historic Fox Theatre--you will enjoy the beautifully scenery as you dine in some of the best downtown restaurants in this Midwestern area. For an unforgettable dining experience, there are four modern eateries selected by "Sauce Magazine" readers in 2009 to be sure to visit during your stay in St. Louis.
Rated highest for "Favorite Overall Restaurant" and "Favorite Place to Impress Foodies" by "Sauce Magazine," this particular establishment is famed for its chef's extraordinary culinary creations. The Zagat.com Dining Guide also rates Niche as the number one place to eat in the area. The ultimate fine dining experience in St. Louis, the Niche Restaurant was originally inspired by French bistronomy and features interesting American dishes such as Carolina Gold Risotto, Troutdale Farms Trout with celery and potato confit, and Blood-Orange Brulee. The Niche is open for dinner from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. on Sundays, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday, and 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
1831 Sidney St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-773-7755
www.nichestlouis.com
If you're looking for a delicious brunch or lunchtime spot during your vacation, look no further than Rooster Crepe Sandwich Cafe. With a European culinary style, the cafe specializes in savory fruit, Nutella, brie, and German-style sausage crepes, in addition to sandwiches, coffees, and other brunch items. The Rooster Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday and from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the weekends. For late-night desserts and drinks, check out its sister restaurant, Bailey's Chocolate Bar, located in Lafayette Square.
1104 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63101
314-241-8118
www.roosterstl.com
A historic dining establishment, the Sidney Street Cafe has a romantic atmosphere that's impressive for a first date. Sitting under soft skylights and enjoying the melodic background music, you will enjoy the experience of fine dining in this beautiful downtown setting. You can expect to find many exotic dishes, including applewood-smoked duck, roasted scallops with whipped bacon, and pecan-encrusted rabbit. Sidney Street Cafe is open for dinner from 5:00 to 9:30 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday and from 5:00 to 10:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
2000 Sidney St.
St. Louis, MO 63104
314-771-5777
www.sidneystreetcafe.com
The City Diner is a neighborhood establishment that's popular for late-night dining, casual comfort food, or getting together on a Thursday night with your friends. It was rated as the "favorite place for late supper" in 2009 and opened a second location adjacent to the Fox Theatre. City Diner is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. from Monday through Thursday and 24 hours from Friday through Sunday.
3139 S. Grand and 541 N. Grand
St. Louis, MO 63118
314-772-6100
www.saucemagazine.com/citydiner
