New Restaurants Coming to St. Louis This Fall That Everybody Is Excited to Try

By Riverfront Times Staff on Sat, Sep 28, 2019 at 1:48 am

The St. Louis area is getting some exciting new eats this fall. Here are a few local eateries on the verge of debuting.

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Grace Chicken + Fish
(4270 Manchester Avenue)

Late nights in The Grove just got a lot tastier thanks to chef Rick Lewis. On Friday, October 4, Lewis will debut the grand-opening service of Grace Chicken + Fish from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m., operating out of a walk-up window connected to the chef's Grace Meat + Three.

Photo credit: Liz Miller

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Knockout BBQ
(3150 S. Grand Boulevard)

Restaurateur Dave Bailey is soon to open Knockout BBQ inside the same space as Rooster on Grand. With Bailey's reputation, it's sure to be a hit.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Original J's Barbecue
(7359 Forsyth Boulevard)

St. Louis has another smokehouse getting ready to fire up in its thriving barbecue scene — this time from acclaimed chef Mike Randolph. The Tex-Mex-style barbecue restaurant will open in University City in the former Fortel's Pizza Den.

Photo credit: Spencer Pernikoff

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Open Concept
(2712 Cherokee Street)

Opening soon in the former Melt space is Open Concept, a space where you pay by the hour for access to an open bar. It's sure to be a hit on Cherokee Street.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Soda Fountain at Union Station
(1820 Market Street)

This retro-styled restaurant will soon be serving some of the richest, most indulgent spots in town. If you need a huge, beautiful milkshake, this will be your first stop.

Photo credit: courtesy of the St. Louis Wheel

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Little Fox
(2800 Shenandoah Avenue)

This Fox Park restaurant is opening in the old Purple Martin space and will offer small plates inspired by European food.

Photo credit: Kelly Glueck

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Kickin' Crab
(9616 Olive Boulevard)

This Cajun-style seafood restaurant chain is sure to be a hit at this new location on Olive Boulevard. St. Louis loves these seafood joints.

Photo credit: CDR 'plores NYC&ROC / Flickr

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Winslow's Table
(7213 Delmar Boulevard, University City)

Vicia owners Michael and Tara Gallina are about to add one more feather to their already illustrious cap: The restaurant power couple is taking over the University City neighborhood restaurant Winslow's Home (7213 Delmar Boulevard, University City; 314-725-7559) and renaming it Winslow's Table.

Photo credit: Jonathan Gayman

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Diego's
(630 North and South Road)

The people behind Frida's are opening a new space at 630 North and South in the old Momo's spot, two blocks north of their location. If the past is any indication, it will be delicious.

Photo credit: Liz Miller

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Dough Joe’s Saint Louis (food truck)
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The St. Louis doughnut shop is expanding from its brick-and-mortar (2222 Shenandoah Avenue) into a converted camper that they'll be using as a food truck. Keep a look out for it on the streets soon.

Photo credit: courtesy of Dough Joe's

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Ember
(4121 Manchester Avenue)

Ember, the new nightclub planning to open in the next month or so in the Grove, is going to be huge. "It's one of the largest clubs in St. Louis," says co-owner Ryan Jacobsen of the space at 4121 Manchester Avenue.

Photo credit: Sarah Fenske

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Kitchen 4AM
(1405 Washington Avenue)

A new restaurant plans to open soon in the Wash Ave spot that previously held Hiro Asian Kitchen. Chef Jason Jackson says his concept, Kitchen 4AM, will offer gourmet dishes, lounge-like vibe and late-night hours.

Photo credit: Jason Jackson

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Miracle (at Small Change)
(2800 Indiana Avenue)

Miracle will be returning to St. Louis this November, setting up shop at Small Change (2800 Indiana Avenue) for the second year in a row. This is the fourth year that the holiday-themed bar will bring its merriment to St. Louis.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Miracle

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Noto Pizza
If you love a good neapolitan pizza, keep an eye out for a new Noto Pizza location, from the same people who brought you J. Noto Bakery.

Photo credit: Dave Shea / Flickr

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Twisted Ranch
(4104 Manchester Avenue)

If you'd like a side of ranch dressing with your boozy slushy, you're in luck: St. Louis' ranch-dressing themed restaurant, Twisted Ranch, is taking over the food service inside Tropical Liqueurs.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Hangar Kitchen + Bar
(9528 Manchester Road)

The former Slider House slot is transforming into Hangar Kitchen + Bar and will be decorated and styled aeronautic theme.

Photo credit: Mabel Suen

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Tempus
(4370 Manchester Road)

Former Elaia chef Ben Grupe may have made a name for himself in the world of fine dining and the international culinary competition circuit, but for his debut restaurant, Tempus , he wants to make one thing abundantly clear: This is not your average fine dining restaurant.

Photo credit: RJ Hartbeck

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The Train Shed
(1820 Market Street)

This World's Fair-themed bar and restaurant should be popping up any minute at Union Station, where the whole place is busy transforming into a premier St. Louis tourist hot spot.

Photo credit: Paul Sableman / Flickr

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Red Stag Burger House
(1801 Park Avenue)

Opening in the old Balentine’s space, this spot will offer high-end gourmet burgers to a Lafayette Square crowd.

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Britt's Bakehouse
(137 West Jefferson, Kirkwood)

This gluten-free brand has been such a hit locally that they are opening a brick-and-mortar in downtown Kirkwood (right next to Kirkwood Hardware) to serve their many fans.

Photo credit: Google Maps

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