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S. Grand International Food

Plethora of food options! Vietnamese, Thai, Ethiopian, Hispanic, Turkish, Indian.. Etc (12 min drive)
One of many great and diverse restaurants on South Grand!
37 locals recommend
Cafe Mochi
3221 S Grand Blvd
37 locals recommend
One of many great and diverse restaurants on South Grand!
One of the many places on South Grand!
46 locals recommend
Gelateria Del Leone
3197 S Grand Blvd
46 locals recommend
One of the many places on South Grand!
24 locals recommend
Meskerem Ethiopian Restaurant
3210 S Grand Blvd
24 locals recommend
46 locals recommend
Lulu's Local Eatery
3201 S Grand Blvd
46 locals recommend
52 locals recommend
Pho Grand Restaurant
3195 S Grand Blvd
52 locals recommend
16 locals recommend
Basil Spice Thai Cuisine
3183 S Grand Blvd
16 locals recommend
43 locals recommend
The Vine Cafe
3171 S Grand Blvd
43 locals recommend
11 locals recommend
Brasilia Bar & Restaurant
3212 S Grand Blvd
11 locals recommend
Pizza Head: Whole pizza or by the slice with cheap beer. Punk rock juke box jams in a low-key setting.
3196 S Grand Blvd
3196 South Grand Boulevard
Pizza Head: Whole pizza or by the slice with cheap beer. Punk rock juke box jams in a low-key setting.

Walkable Food scene

Great pizza and plenty of beer on tap. I'm not from STL, so I am not a fan of provel cheese (Imo's pizza) so I like all the other local spots that do not use provel. (2 min walk / closed Mon & Tues)
10 locals recommend
The Sliced Pint
1511 Washington Ave
10 locals recommend
Great pizza and plenty of beer on tap. I'm not from STL, so I am not a fan of provel cheese (Imo's pizza) so I like all the other local spots that do not use provel. (2 min walk / closed Mon & Tues)
Happening brunch spot that serves memosa pitchers. Big patio and food that isn't overpriced but still delicious. (5 min walk)
40 locals recommend
Blondie's Coffee & Wine Bar
1301 Washington Ave
40 locals recommend
Happening brunch spot that serves memosa pitchers. Big patio and food that isn't overpriced but still delicious. (5 min walk)
Fancy food and charcuterie boards. About 20-30 beers on tap, wine and liquor selection. (8 min walk)
34 locals recommend
Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar
1004 Locust St
34 locals recommend
Fancy food and charcuterie boards. About 20-30 beers on tap, wine and liquor selection. (8 min walk)
High-end roof top bar and restaurant. Worth it to enjoy the sunset from! (18 min walk or 5 min drive)
46 locals recommend
Three Sixty
1 S Broadway
46 locals recommend
High-end roof top bar and restaurant. Worth it to enjoy the sunset from! (18 min walk or 5 min drive)
Amazing food with Japanese and Thai dishes. I like the Sen Thai Tea (with Vodka) (10 min walk)
8 locals recommend
Sen Thai Asian Bistro
1000 Washington Ave
8 locals recommend
Amazing food with Japanese and Thai dishes. I like the Sen Thai Tea (with Vodka) (10 min walk)
Local Brewery with food (9 min walk)
38 locals recommend
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust St
38 locals recommend
Local Brewery with food (9 min walk)

Sightseeing

I hear it's fun and they sometimes have adult nights and serve beer.
639 locals recommend
City Museum
750 N 16th St
639 locals recommend
I hear it's fun and they sometimes have adult nights and serve beer.
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to this summer!
75 locals recommend
Castlewood State Park
1401 Kiefer Creek Rd
75 locals recommend
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to this summer!
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to finally this summer!
53 locals recommend
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
148 Taum Sauk Trail
53 locals recommend
I myself have not gone here yet, but want to finally this summer!
I love walking barefoot on these fields. They are at a higher elevation, so you can see pretty far. Forest park is huge and has many beautiful walking paths.
Emerson Central Fields
I love walking barefoot on these fields. They are at a higher elevation, so you can see pretty far. Forest park is huge and has many beautiful walking paths.

Food scene

Very entertaining two story barcade with about 50 beers on tap. 21+ (6 min drive)
10 locals recommend
21st Street Brewers Bar
2017 Chouteau Ave
10 locals recommend
Very entertaining two story barcade with about 50 beers on tap. 21+ (6 min drive)
Good bbq food at this unique brewery. It's in the rich area so sometimes it feels stuffy and not as easy-going as other bars (12 min drive--no food on Sunday)
30 locals recommend
Heavy Riff Brewing Company
6413 Clayton Ave
30 locals recommend
Good bbq food at this unique brewery. It's in the rich area so sometimes it feels stuffy and not as easy-going as other bars (12 min drive--no food on Sunday)
Lofty lounge upstairs with some arcade games. One of my favorite winter beers comes from here -chocolate mint cookie stout. (7 min drive)
74 locals recommend
4 Hands Brewery
1220 S 8th St
74 locals recommend
Lofty lounge upstairs with some arcade games. One of my favorite winter beers comes from here -chocolate mint cookie stout. (7 min drive)
Any sandwich you get is going to be mouth watering! So many options. Cool vibes and an occasional live band. (The Grove--9 min drive) PARKING: 4201 Arco Ave brings you to a one way free parking alley way)
49 locals recommend
The Gramophone
4243 Manchester Ave
49 locals recommend
Any sandwich you get is going to be mouth watering! So many options. Cool vibes and an occasional live band. (The Grove--9 min drive) PARKING: 4201 Arco Ave brings you to a one way free parking alley way)
My favorite is the spicy pork burrito. It's Korean-Mexican fusion.. As someone that has actually lived in Korea and been to Seoul, it's not quite authentic but still very bomb.com (The Grove)
30 locals recommend
Seoul Taco
6665 Delmar Blvd
30 locals recommend
My favorite is the spicy pork burrito. It's Korean-Mexican fusion.. As someone that has actually lived in Korea and been to Seoul, it's not quite authentic but still very bomb.com (The Grove)
Trendy, vibrant venue with beautiful patio offers inventive tapas, clever cocktails and late-night happy hour. (The Grove)
29 locals recommend
Sanctuaria
4198 Manchester Ave
29 locals recommend
Trendy, vibrant venue with beautiful patio offers inventive tapas, clever cocktails and late-night happy hour. (The Grove)
Open out-door area features fire pits and corn hole. I hear their happy hour deals are decent. I'm not much of a liquor drinker, but they are good and decorative. They seem to not keep up with their kegs very well. (The Grove)
15 locals recommend
Taha'a Twisted Tiki
4199 Manchester Ave
15 locals recommend
Open out-door area features fire pits and corn hole. I hear their happy hour deals are decent. I'm not much of a liquor drinker, but they are good and decorative. They seem to not keep up with their kegs very well. (The Grove)
Funky LGBT vibrant place. (The Grove)
32 locals recommend
HandleBar
4127 Manchester Ave
32 locals recommend
Funky LGBT vibrant place. (The Grove)
Ever-changing menu with one-of-a-kind very filling meals. (5 min drive)
Beffa's
2700 Olive St
Ever-changing menu with one-of-a-kind very filling meals. (5 min drive)
I can't remember if I've been here or not..looks legit! (7 min drive)
30 locals recommend
Polite Society Restaurant and Bar
1923 Park Ave
30 locals recommend
I can't remember if I've been here or not..looks legit! (7 min drive)
Alfonso has a Michelin star restaurant in Italy and other locations. I have yet to go myself, but it looks devine yet not too expensive. Reserve a table on Google Maps! (19 min drive)
Casa Don Alfonso
100 Carondelet Plaza
Alfonso has a Michelin star restaurant in Italy and other locations. I have yet to go myself, but it looks devine yet not too expensive. Reserve a table on Google Maps! (19 min drive)
I enjoy their pizza, but not a big selection of draft beers. (13 min drive)
Twinoak Wood Fired Pizza & BBQ
1201 Strassner Drive
I enjoy their pizza, but not a big selection of draft beers. (13 min drive)
I have not been here yet, but have had them on draft at other locations. Some are high octane (15 min drive)
20 locals recommend
Alpha Brewing Company
4310 Fyler Ave
20 locals recommend
I have not been here yet, but have had them on draft at other locations. Some are high octane (15 min drive)
Longtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare & frequent live music. They have a photo wall of all of hundreds of celebrities that have visited. A few traditional darts and arcade games too! (18 min drive)
73 locals recommend
Blueberry Hill
6504 Delmar Blvd
73 locals recommend
Longtime pop culture–themed diner with late hours offering American fare & frequent live music. They have a photo wall of all of hundreds of celebrities that have visited. A few traditional darts and arcade games too! (18 min drive)
New highly anticipated food market that finally opened in August 2021. I haven't checked it out yet! (7 min drive)
38 locals recommend
City Foundry STL
3730 Foundry Way
38 locals recommend
New highly anticipated food market that finally opened in August 2021. I haven't checked it out yet! (7 min drive)
6 min drive
83 locals recommend
John D. McGurk's Irish Pub and Garden
1200 Russell Boulevard
83 locals recommend
6 min drive
1930s-chic bar & restaurant featuring American whiskeys, cocktails & creative vegetarian dishes. (4 min drive)
25 locals recommend
Small Batch Whiskey & Fare
3001 Locust St
25 locals recommend
1930s-chic bar & restaurant featuring American whiskeys, cocktails & creative vegetarian dishes. (4 min drive)
Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals. (4 min drive)
52 locals recommend
The Fountain On Locust
3037 Locust St
52 locals recommend
Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals. (4 min drive)