Highest-rated restaurants in St. Louis by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in St. Louis, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Fonda La Poblanita

- Rating: 4.7/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 3830 Morganford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Fire Chicken

- Rating: 4.7/5 (154 reviews)
- Address: 10200 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Ramen, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Salsa Rosada

- Rating: 4.7/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 3135 Olive St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Colombian, Venezuelan
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Medina Mediterranean Grill - Downtown

- Rating: 4.7/5 (343 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1327 Washington Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Songbird

- Rating: 4.7/5 (494 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4476 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Winnie's Wine Bar

- Rating: 4.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2101 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Grand Pied

- Rating: 4.7/5 (150 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3137 Morgan Ford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Press Pizza & Pasta

- Rating: 4.7/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2509 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Tacos La Jefa

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 3301 Meramec St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Sultān Mediterranean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.7/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4200 Manchester Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Adina's Vegan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 6746 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Kabul Express STL

- Rating: 4.7/5 (129 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7704 Ivory St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Afghan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Layali Halab

- Rating: 4.7/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 10477 Old Olive St. Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Syrian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Shaking Bowl

- Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5544 Telegraph Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Spoonful Dessert Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12943 Olive Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean, Shaved Ice, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. Sides Of Seoul

- Rating: 4.8/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 10084 Page Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Eat Today

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 3201 South Grand Blvd. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Seafood, Chicken Wings, African
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Grand Rising Smoothie & Juice Bar

- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 2736 Sidney St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Desserts, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Cafe Miami

- Rating: 4.8/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2022 South 12th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Have A Cow Urban Farm Store and Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (240 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2742 Lafayette Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Plant Craft Kitchen

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 3860 South Lindbergh Blvd. Ste 105 St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Fleur STL

- Rating: 4.8/5 (136 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 622 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Vicini Pastaria

- Rating: 4.9/5 (38 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1916 Park Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Italian, Caterers
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Kazu Sushi To-Go

- Rating: 4.9/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 1237 Tamm Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Sushi Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Tiny Chef

- Rating: 4.9/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 4701 Morganford Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Korean
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Phoenix Cafe

- Rating: 4.9/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 4319 Telegraph Road St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese, Soup, Noodles
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Stews Food & Liquor

- Rating: 4.9/5 (57 reviews)
- Address: 1862 South 10th St. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Koibito Poke - Ballpark Village

- Rating: 4.9/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 601 Clark Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Poke, Sushi Bars, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. The Fattened Caf.

- Rating: 4.9/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 3405 South Jefferson Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Filipino, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Vegan Deli & Butcher

- Rating: 5.0/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5003 Gravois Ave. St. Louis, Missouri
- Categories: Vegan, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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