25 New St. Louis Restaurants You Should Be Eating at This Fall

1764 Public House
39 N Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

The newest restaurant from the Gamlin brothers (SubZero Vodka Bar, Gamlin Whisky House), 1764 Public House offers elevated Creole favorites in the heart of the heart of the Central West End. Feast on everything from catfish poppers to Cajun char-crust ribeye, along with a host of New Orleans-inspired cocktails. Photo courtesy of 1764 Public House.

BLK MKT Eats
9 S. Vandeventer Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63108

This terrific new counter-service spot on the edge of Midtown and the Central West End offers sushi-style burrito rolls, bowls and nachos. Everything has fresh flavors, from the delicious marinated fish in the poke rice bowls to the loaded Korean-style nachos. There's very little room for sitting, but it's a great spot to grab some takeout. Photo by Sarah Fenske.

Cafe Piazza
1900 Arsenal Street
St. Louis, MO 63118

The old home of the Benton Park Cafe (which moved down the street) is now a restaurant with two distinct parts: one fast-casual and one made to linger. Still, both sides of Cafe Piazza offer great wood-fired pizzas, smart salads and sandwiches. Co-owners Tim Meinecke and Vito LaFata III go back to Vito's Sicilian Pizzeria & Ristorante together, a pedigree evident in the dishes they're serving here. Photo by Sarah Fenske.

Hugo's Pizzeria
3135 Olive Street
St. Louis, MO 63103

The unstoppable Dave Bailey has done it again, this time with Hugo's Pizzeria, a cheerful pizza spot named after his four-year-old son. Try salads, wood-fired pizzas and appetizers including meatballs and wings, along with both a full bar and a creative kids' menu. There's also a small patio out back for nice days. Photo by Sarah Fenske.

Pig & Pickle Eatery
5513 Pershing Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63112

Chef Ryan Lewis' Southern-inspired small plates are on offer at this De Baliviere Place restaurant, previously home to Atlas Restaurant. The cozy neighborhood spot makes everything in-house except the bread for the French toast and works with local farmers to get the freshest produce. Photo by Melissa Buelt.

Squatters Cafe
3524 Washington Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103

While acclaimed chef Rob Connoley prepares to open his much-anticipated Bulrush, he is "squatting," so to speak, inside the KDHX building, and the result is this awesome new breakfast and lunch spot. Connoley brings creativity and whimsy to the vegetable-forward dishes he's serving, with fresh ingredients and hidden surprises. Everything but the chef's beloved wild rice is local. Photo by Sara Graham.

The Capital Grille
101 South Hanley Road
Clayton, MO 63105

The first local outpost of the beloved national chain, the Capital Grille brings its signature dry-aged steaks and seafood to downtown Clayton. Don't miss the pan-seared calamari with hot cherry peppers and pimento. Photo courtesy of the Capital Grille.

Grace Meat + Three
4270 Manchester Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110

Chef Rick Lewis' fast-casual spot in the Grove offers country-style cooking with braised meats and tasty sides. He calls it "blue-collar cooking," but it's a lot tastier than that humble description might suggest. In fact, in late October, Grace Meat + Three added dinner hours to accommodate the long lines seeking a taste of what it's cooking. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

Harpo's
1017 Russell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63104

The latest outpost of beloved Columbia bar Harpo's, the Harpo's in Soulard offers good pub grub and a three-story building perfect for drinking, playing games and, on the weekend, DJs. During the early evening, though, families are welcome. Try the frog legs or the burger, which comes topped with an onion ring and molten cheese. Photo by Sarah Fenske.

The Cut
2635 Cherokee Street
St. Louis, MO 63118

Chef Ari Jo Ellis' new sausage-centric spot is tucked inside Fortune Teller Bar, replacing the previous food purveyor on site, the Little Dipper. Order at the small window in the back and partake in one of a half-dozen house-made sausages, along with your choice of accoutrements and sides. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

Westport Social
910 Westport Plaza
Maryland Heights, MO 63146

The newest hotspot in Maryland Plaza, Westport Social offers everything from bocce to pop-a-shot basketball to LA-style karaoke, complete with private rooms and recording action. There's also a full menu, with housemade pizzas, tacos, sliders, burgers and ribs, along with a robust drinks list. Photo by Spencer Pernikoff.

Pretzel Pretzel
9614 Gravois Road
Affton, MO 63123

Damon Daher and Tony Simmons worked for a combined 25 years to perfect their pretzel recipe, and the results are on display at their small counter-service spot in Affton, which offers more pretzel-based products than you could ever imagine. From delicious nuggets designed to be dipped into house-made sauces to pretzels with an entire Philly cheesesteak stuffed inside, Pretzel Pretzel is a fun spin on an old favorite. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

Seoul Garden
10441 Olive Boulevard
Creve Coeur, MO 63141

The second outpost of the Moon family's popular St. Ann restaurant, Seoul Garden offers the classic Korean BBQ experience, with tabletop grills where diners cook their own meat to order. If you've never tried Korean barbecue, this is a great place to start, with a host of complementary banchan, or side dishes, to kick things off, followed by classics like marinated short ribs, ribeye and pork belly. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

Half and Half
220 W Lockwood Avenue
Webster Groves, MO 63119

The second outpost of chef Mike Randolph's Clayton brunch spot, Half and Half offers Blueprint Coffee combined with food from a chef who's been honored by no less than the James Beard Foundation. Previously the home of First Watch, the space has been completely overhauled to give a clean, smart look. Just want a coffee to go? There's a window for that. Photo by Lauren Milford.

Fiddlehead Fern Cafe
4066 Russell Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63110

Now open in Shaw, this cafe is intended to be a gathering place for family and friends. Here you'll find coffee, wine, cocktails and healthy breakfast and lunch options, many of which are vegetarian-friendly. Photo by Sara Graham.

Extra Brut
16 South Bemiston
Clayton, MO 63105

A weekends-only Champagne lounge from the same people behind Louie's Wine Dive, Extra Brut offers an elegant retreat from everyday life. There's a dark, sexy speakeasy vibe, a small bar and a handful of tables. To eat: oysters, mostly, along with a few small plates. To drink: Champagne, of course. Glasses of sparkling wine are the only options on this menu. Photo by Spencer Pernikoff.

Mariscos el Gato
4561 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, MO

"The original" Mariscos el Gato, the place you know and love for its Nayarit-style seafood, recently made a move from Cherokee Street to Bevo Mill. You can still get the massive seafood feasts the restaurant is known for, along with stuffed whole fish, ceviche, various seafood cocktails and more, in a new, cozy space. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

Taco Buddha
7405 Pershing Ave.
University City, MO 63130

Taco Buddha doesn't offer just any old tacos. Here, you'll get tacos that are made with fresh ingredients and are inspired by the owners' travels to India, the Caribbean, Asia and the American Southwest -- with a special focus on Hatch chiles. Whether you're a vegetarian or can't dream of a taco without meat, there's a taco for you at Taco Buddha. Photo by Sara Graham.

Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria
9568 Manchester Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63119

Katie's Pizza & Pasta Osteria in Rock Hill has been a local favorite for years -- and this year owner Katie Lee-Collier opened a second location in Town & Country. Complete with a beautiful space, open kitchen and, of course, delicious pizza and pasta, the new location gives you the perfect excuse to pay a visit. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.

St. Louis Soup Dumplings
8110 Olive Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63130

Lawrence Chen made his name at Private Kitchen, the high-end Chinese spot serving tasting menus. Its younger sister, St. Louis Soup Dumplings, is a much different animal -- a counter-service spot offering a half-dozen varieties of one of Chen's hallmark dishes. Each order comes with a bowl of Chen's delicious chicken soup. Photo by Cheryl Baehr.