Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Downtown

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Downtown? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Stone Turtle

4.8

4.8 (1145)

$30 and under

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Stone Turtle is an American Restaurant and Whiskey Bar located in the heart of Dogtown, Saint Louis, just south of Turtle Park.

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Angela

Dined 2 days ago

I fell upon this place on accident and I am so glad I did. My husband and I ordered the Tiger Roll for an appetizer and is so wonderful!! We then split 2 meals, Brisket Dip and Pork chop. We could only eat half of our halves, but man was it phenomenal!!! Our waitress was super attentive and nice. The atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. We will definitely be back!

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4.8

4.8 (905)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

Cobalt Smoke & Sea is a bridge that connects uniquely different food sources — the rustic farmlands and the open air sea — and brings them under one illuminated space to create an alluring experience where culinary creativity, globally inspired flavors, and hungry curiosity intersect.

Our chef has meticulously created every Cobalt Smoke & Sea recipe through his deep love for the craft of food and those who will be enjoying it. It is through the selection of ingredients, care of crafting, and joy of presenting our dishes that we offer you true artisanal food with global inspiration. We invite you to share curiosity, tastes, and laughter over any of our dishes. Welcome to our table.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

I have lost count on the number of times we have dined at our favorite restaurant. Never disappointed. Food is always outstanding. The service the best. 💜💜💜💜💜

O+O Pizza

4.8

4.8 (543)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

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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Heather

Dined 1 day ago

As always, the food, service and ambiance was outstanding. I just love this neighborhood restaurant. Lots of fond memories are made here.

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4.8

4.8 (1347)

$31 to $50

American

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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DeanVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Consistently great food and service and hands down one of the best group of bartenders in St Louis.

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Perennial on Lockwood

4.8

4.8 (390)

$30 and under

Brewery

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

We are a small batch brewery, tasting room, and restaurant located in the heart of Old Webster Groves. Perennial on Lockwood is a collaboration between Olive + Oak and Perennial Artisan Ales offering the best in food, beer (yes we have wine and spirits too) and hospitality in a beautifully remodeled historic garage. Join us at our bar, in our dining room or on our patio.

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Jean

Dined on Dec 10, 2024

Good food but service was a little slow. I felt like our table was forgotten.

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Experience

Happy Hour at Perennial on Lockwood

Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge

4.7

4.7 (1851)

$30 and under

American

Soulard / Benton Park

About the restaurant

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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Denise

Dined 6 days ago

We enjoyed creative delicious cocktails and a fine meal. Food I don’t make at home that was well prepared.

Blood and Sand

4.6

4.6 (765)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Downtown St. Louis

About the restaurant

Nationally recognized for excellence, Blood and Sand focuses on innovative cuisine, culinary cocktails, and intimate service. Awarded the "Best of 'Award of Excellence'" from Wine Spectator Magazine, we are one of premier wine destinations in the world. Open to the public, memberships are available with exclusive benefits.

Walk-ins Welcome, Reservations Required Fri &Sat
For Parties of 7+ call us at 314-241-7263
Incomplete Parties Will Be Seated When All Guests Arrive

The A La Carte Menu is Available 'til 9PM & F-Sat 'til 10PM
5 and 10 Course Tasting Menu Available 'til 8 PM
Bar Dinner Menu Available Hour Before Close

5 Course Tasting Available for Parties Up to 6

10 Course Tasting for Parties Up to 4 and *Must* Be Requested in Your Reservation 48 Hrs in Advance.
To Provide the Best Experience, All Diners Must Participate in the 10 Course

For the Custom Chef's Tasting Experience Please Call/Email Us 72 Hrs in Advance
*Credit Cards Incur Credit Card Fee, None for Cash

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Cindia

Dined today

My friends and I made reservations here for our monthly dinner. We ordered the 10 tasting menu. Everything was served hot and presented beautifully. The server Lee was helpful, professional and very friendly.

Robust

4.5

4.5 (1259)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Webster Groves

About the restaurant

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.

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PeterVIP

Dined 3 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!!!

Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

4.5 (815)

$30 and under

Seafood

St. Louis

About the restaurant

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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Vincent

Dined 7 days ago

Great food and music . We got seated right away and the band was great

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Bar Italia Ristorante

4.4

4.4 (973)

$31 to $50

Italian

Central West End

About the restaurant

For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests.

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DavidVIP

Dined on Nov 24, 2024

Very good food and service in a relaxing atmosphere.

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