Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the St. Louis area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the St. Louis area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the St. Louis area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Vicia
- Rating: 4.3/5 (347 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4260 Forest Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Carnivore
- Rating: 4.3/5 (600 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5257 Shaw Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Steakhouses, Breakfast & Brunch, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Truffles
- Rating: 4.3/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9202 Clayton Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: American, Wine Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#27. The Shaved Duck
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1939 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 Virginia Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Soul Food, Barbecue, Smokehouse
- Read more on Yelp
#26. J Gilbert's
- Rating: 4.3/5 (447 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 17A West County Center Ste A102 Des Peres, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Michael's Bar & Grill
- Rating: 4.3/5 (387 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7101 Manchester Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Greek, American, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Big Sky Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 47 South Old Orchard Ave. Webster Groves, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#23. The Piccadilly at Manhattan
- Rating: 4.3/5 (365 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7201 Piccadilly Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Frank Papa's Ristorante
- Rating: 4.3/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2241 South Brentwood Blvd. Brentwood, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. O+O Pizza
- Rating: 4.4/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 102 West Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Acero
- Rating: 4.4/5 (353 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7266 Manchester Road Maplewood, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
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#19. Twisted Tree
- Rating: 4.4/5 (869 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 10701 Watson Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Steakhouses, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge
- Rating: 4.4/5 (403 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1811 Pestalozzi St. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Brasserie by Niche
- Rating: 4.4/5 (934 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4580 Laclede Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: French, Breakfast & Brunch, Bars
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#16. Anthonino's Taverna
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1619 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2225 Macklind Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Greek, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Trattoria Marcella
- Rating: 4.4/5 (551 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3600 Watson Road Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
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#14. Peppe's Apt 2
- Rating: 4.4/5 (255 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 800 South Geyer Road Kirkwood, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. The Crossing
- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7823 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: New American, French, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Roberto's Trattoria & Chophouse
- Rating: 4.4/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 145 Concord Plz Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Steakhouses, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Yellowbelly
- Rating: 4.4/5 (602 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 4659 Lindell Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Sauce on the Side
- Rating: 4.5/5 (407 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7810 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Hamilton's Urban Steakhouse and Bourbon Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (308 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2101 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Olive + Oak
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1123 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 216 West Lockwood Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Wine Bars, American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. The Bellwether
- Rating: 4.5/5 (534 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1419 Carroll St. Floor 2-3 St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Indo
- Rating: 4.6/5 (436 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1641D Tower Grove Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pan Asian, Sushi Bars, Thai
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Polite Society
- Rating: 4.6/5 (1320 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1923 Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Bars, New American, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Good Company
- Rating: 4.6/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4317 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Burgers, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Collina
- Rating: 4.6/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2130 Macklind Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: New American, American, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Little Fox
- Rating: 4.7/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2800 Shenandoah Ave. Saint Louis, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Louie
- Rating: 4.7/5 (459 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 706 De Mun Ave. Clayton, Missouri
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
