22 New St. Louis Restaurants That Are Getting a Bunch of Buzz

By Riverfront Times Staff on Fri, Jul 9, 2021 at 5:41 pm

A ton of new restaurants have opened up in the St. Louis area since the beginning of the year.

And while 2021 might not have the entire service industry flexing its muscles just yet, it's clear that the St. Louis food scene is back on the rise.

These are the most buzzed-about openings so far this year.

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Songbird
(4476 Chouteau Avenue, 314-781-4344)

In addition to creating a breakfast sandwich that has a cult following, Songbird also offers other daytime delights.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Edera Italian Eatery
(48 Maryland Plaza, 314-361-7227)

The food at this dreamy Italian restaurant is like a little slice of heaven.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Tacos La Jefa
(3301 Meramec Street)

This birria shop is the realization of a lifelong dream.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Diego's
(630 North and South Road, University City; 314-553-9906)

One of the most beautiful restaurants in town, this new joint from Chef Natasha Kwan feels like a coastal Mexican eatery.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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BEAST Butcher & Block
(4156 Manchester Avenue, 314-944-6003)

In response to the pandemic, BEAST Butcher & Block owners David and Meggan Sandusky temporarily suspended their barbecue operations and pivoted to a sandwich pop-up, which is run out of the butchery side of the BEAST complex.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Ed Aller

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O+O Pizza
(102 West Lockwood Avenue, Webster Groves; 314-721-5422)

This Webster Groves pizza joint is serving some of the best Italian food in town.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Terror Tacos
(3191 South Grand Boulevard, 314-260-9996)

This punk rock taco joint offers tons of cheap vegetarian and vegan options.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Noto Italian Restaurant
(5105 Westwood Drive, St. Peters; 636-317-1143)

Guests just can't get enough of Noto's authentic Italian cuisine and Neapolitan pizzas.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Wayne Sieve

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Taqueria Durango
(10238 Page Avenue, Overland)

This Overland favorite burned down last Spring, but it has reopened, and it's better than ever.

Find out more here.

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Pastaria Deli & Wine
(7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton; 314-773-7755)

This year Chef Gerard Craft has created the food counter of his dreams.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Fortunate Gooseberry
(2635 Cherokee Street, 314-776-2337)

Thanks to this partnership with the Fortune Teller Bar, you can now get Gooseberries to go (or to dine-in out back) while the main Gooseberries location on Chippewa remains closed to dine-in but open to weekly pick-up orders.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Mr. Meowski's Sourdough
(107 North Main Street, St. Charles; 636-922-9234)

It's the new destination for artisanal sourdough bread creations.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Cheryl Baehr

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Amy's Cake Pop Shop and Boozy Bites
(7961-A, Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves)

You can get drunk off of chocolate-dipped Twinkies at this sweet little shop.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Courtesy Amy's Cake Pop Shop and Boozy Bites

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Chef Ma's Chinese Gourmet Restaurant
(10440 Page Avenue, 314-395-8797)

Operating out of a new location, Chef Ma's menu is a bit more adventurous than many Chinese spots in the St. Louis area, which has earned the restaurant a strong following.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Sarah Fenske

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Chiang Mai
(8158 Big Bend Boulevard, Webster Groves; 314-961-8889)

Su Hill opened a restaurant dedicated to honoring her family’s culinary traditions, offering Thai food that is unlike any other restaurant in town.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Honey Bee's Biscuits + Good Eats
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This restaurant on wheels is the hottest new food truck in town. It’s super popular so expect long lines that end with food that is totally worth the wait.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Andy Paulissen

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Sando Shack
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This Japanese sandwich food truck is major hit among hungry St. Louisans..

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Andy Paulissen

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Bowood by Niche
(4605 Olive Street, 314-454-6868)

This new restaurant from acclaimed chef and restaurateur Gerard Craft aims to deliver “warm hospitality for lunch, dinner and brunch.”

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Courtesy Bowood by Niche

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Bolyard’s Meat & Provisions
(2733 Sutton Boulevard, Maplewood; 314-647-2567)

Maplewood favorite Bolyard’s recently moved and expanded, now offering a full kitchen with a full menu to match.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Holden Hindes

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Gather
(1854 Russell Boulevard, 314-376-4235)

Gather is a pivot from the previous setup of the space as Urban Fort, a kids’ play-space and cafe combo, this new separate space at the same address is a (quieter) standalone eatery.

Find out more here.

Photo credit: Holden Hindes

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