Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Waterloo, Illinois

11 restaurants available nearby

1. Robust

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Webster Groves

Booked 13 times today

It is our desire to light a spark of adventure within you and encourage you to explore and rediscover a passion for life through truly experiencing what wine, food and hospitality are all about.When you experience wine, you experience life. Wine encompasses a world of history, food, travel, culture, and romance. Whether a novice wine drinker or expert, Robust wants to create an enjoyable and enriching experience that educates each guest to the next level. Sip wines, sample our tasting plates and shop our wines and gifts. Our menu of artisan cheeses, charcuterie and unique gourmet tasting plates are inspired by our wine selection.Wines are listed by Robust Factor™ - a friendly format to help you navigate through the vast world of wines. With more than 40 wines by the glass, wine flights, and a full bottle list, choose your favorites or our onsite sommeliers will be happy to accommodate you with a selection.

2. Café Napoli

4.8

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Clayton

Booked 13 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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3. The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

4.8

Exceptional(2067)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Clayton

Booked 78 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.

4. Napoli Kirkwood

new

4.7

Exceptional(39)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Kirkwood

Booked 54 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.

5. Herbie's

4.4

Awesome(2396)

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!

6. Frida’s

4.8

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Vegetarian / Vegan • University City

Booked 2 times today

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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7. Budweiser Brew House

3.9

Excellent(257)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown St. Louis

Booked 1 time today

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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8. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(5693)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Kirkwood

Booked 61 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.

9. Napoli 2

4.9

Exceptional(2749)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Chesterfield

Booked 22 times today

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10. Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(816)

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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Laurie
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had Fox tickets and were concerned with timing. Our waiter was extra attentive and made sure we were on time. The food was delicious and the restaurant beautiful!
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Herbie'sPrice: Moderate• American• Clayton
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4.4
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Patty
Minneapolis - St. Paul •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Justin was awesome giving us time to figure out our order with my 90 year old mom. She thoroughly enjoyed the experience which has not happened in awhile. Happy Holidays!
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Café NapoliPrice: Moderate• Italian• Clayton
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4.8
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Paul
St. Louis •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The food is always fantastic...my favorite at lunch is the salmon salad with avocado and mango. A delicious combination. We were lucky enough to be served by Jason, who is friendly, energetic and a perfect waiter.
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The Capital Grille - St. Louis - ClaytonPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Clayton
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4.8
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PeterVIP
St. Louis •23 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Robust had their first ever Christmas Pop Up and it was absolutely amazing, wonderful, great, and fantastic! The owners, the staff, the music, the food, the drinks, the ambiance were all spectacular We had one of the best times out ever! Thank you Robust!!!
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RobustPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Webster Groves
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4.5
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Nialover
St. Louis •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
My husband and I shared the calamari appetizer which was fantastic and very substantial. He ordered the sea bass over asparagus and garlic risotto and I had the special which was lobster and ricotta ravioli with tomato vodka cream sauce. Mine was delicious, though very rich. His sea bass was wonderful and cooked to perfection. The risotto was terrible. It was far from al dente as it was actually crunchy and overpowered by the garlic. Our server (I think his name was Dent) was fantastic. Attentive but not suffocating and made sure our main courses were reserved a reasonable time after we finished the appetizer. I have always enjoyed other Napoli restaurants and I would go to this one again too. Just wouldn’t order the risotto.
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Napoli KirkwoodPrice: Expensive• Italian• Kirkwood
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4.7

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11 restaurants available nearby

1. Robust

2. Café Napoli

3. The Capital Grille - St. Louis - Clayton

4. Napoli Kirkwood

5. Herbie's

6. Frida’s

7. Budweiser Brew House

8. Twisted Tree Steakhouse

9. Napoli 2

10. Broadway Oyster Bar

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