There are many restaurants downtown and in the area surrounding the Enterprise Center. I can’t cover all of them, but I will provide all of you with a list of some local and personal favorites. Again, please feel free to reach out if you have questions about a place (especially if it isn’t included in this list).
Who doesn’t love a good brunch? My favorite brunch place in town is Fleur STL. Just south of Busch Stadium, it offers limited seating and mostly counter seating. Don’t leave if there isn’t a space available - they usually open up pretty quickly. If you visit, be sure to let Chef Tim know that Richard sent you!
https://fleurstl5.godaddysites.com/
Other good breakfast/brunch options near downtown/Midtown include Chris @ the Docket, UKRAFT Brunch Cafe, Chili Mac’s Diner, BLT’s (Breakfast, Lunch, and Tacos), and White Knight Diner.
Good options within walking distance of the Enterprise Center - Maggie O’Brien’s (Irish Pub), The Schlafly Tap Room (Local brew on tap, extensive bar menu, solid food), Lombardo’s Trattoria (Italian steak and seafood - fantastic), The Union Station Hotel Bar, and Syberg’s (wings). Again, I would avoid the restaurants at Union Station if possible.
There are many solid options downtown. One of the best places to start is Ballpark Village. This is the entertainment district around the baseball stadium. Many solid options here. A couple of my personal favs are Salt + Smoke and Katie’s Pizza and Pasta Osteria.
https://stlballparkvillage.com/
The Three-Sixty Rooftop Bar is located at the top of the Hilton at the Ballpark Hotel (another possible host hotel) and it offers some of the best views in all of downtown STL. The food is good, the atmosphere is great, and there are outdoor viewing areas that offer great opportunities for pictures.
https://www.360-stl.com/
Washington Avenue and the areas nearby offer a ton of fantastic options. Some of them include Aubergine Thai Cuisine, Sauce on the Side, Gyro Express (only open on weekdays), Sushi Ai, Sugarire, Hi-Pointe, Snarf’s, Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar, Pickles Deli (lunch/weekdays only), Burger 809, Ruth’s Chris, and Carmine’s. There are many more options, and as y’all already know, I am open to questions!
St. Louis is known for its barbecue. My personal favorite BBQ spot is Pappy’s Smokehouse. It’s not far from the Enterprise Center and is absolutely worth the trip. Be sure to check their hours if you do go (they close in the late afternoon on weekdays) and be prepared to wait for a few minutes in line. Also, if you go later in the day they may be sold out of certain items (usually the burnt ends and the brisket). Another good option downtown is Sugarfire. But def go to Pappy’s if you can!
https://www.pappyssmokehouse.com/
Also not far from the Enterprise Center is the Foundry Food Hall. I previously mentioned the Foundry for its attractions, the food hall is top notch. It’s only a mile from my home and I go all the time. My personal favs in the food hall are Turmeric Street Style and Kalbi Taco Shack.
https://www.cityfoundrystl.com/foodandbev
If time allows, definitely take an adventure into the Central West End (my neighborhood). Not only is it fun to explore, but there are some fantastic food and drink options here. Two places to add to your list are Brasserie and Scarlett’s Wine Bar.
https://cwescene.com/
The Hill is a great option for anyone who loves Italian. Just about any restaurant in the Hill is going to be a solid choice. Soulard, which is just south of downtown, offers several fantastic nightlife options and some solid restaurants. Dogtown, the Irish neighborhood, is located just south of Forest Park and also offers some great bars and restaurants. Anyone wanting to visit these areas will need their own vehicle or a rideshare to get there.
