St. Louis Area Recommendation Needed
Feb 8, 2006 | 9:10 am
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St. Louis Area Recommendation Needed
Mrs. Postnobills and I will be flying out to STL later this month for a surprise visit to our daughter who is in college there and celebrating her 21st birthday. We are looking for suggestions for a nice upscale restaurant, preferably in the Clayton/Ladue/Univ. City area, although something in St. Louis proper would also work.
Daughter is not big into beef; I believe she prefers seafood/fish/chicken, etc. Perhaps a nice Italian or French place with a decent wine list?
Daughter is not big into beef; I believe she prefers seafood/fish/chicken, etc. Perhaps a nice Italian or French place with a decent wine list?
Feb 11, 2006 | 8:25 pm
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TONY'S. Nuff said. http://www.saucecafe.com/tonys/
One of the best Italian restaurants in the country.
Based on the location you're trying to stay near, I assume she goes to Wash U. Tony's is downtown but still only about a 10 minute drive from Clayton.
One of the best Italian restaurants in the country.
Based on the location you're trying to stay near, I assume she goes to Wash U. Tony's is downtown but still only about a 10 minute drive from Clayton.
Feb 11, 2006 | 9:00 pm
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Tony's is awesome. If she's into Italian, it would be hard to pass up anything on "The Hill" (Cunnetto's being a personal fav. there).
Check out the Saint Louis threads in the Destinations forum of FT, and you'll find tons of comments on St. Louis eats that may prove insightful for you. Enjoy! And, of course, you HAVE to grab Ted Drewes for Desert.
Check out the Saint Louis threads in the Destinations forum of FT, and you'll find tons of comments on St. Louis eats that may prove insightful for you. Enjoy! And, of course, you HAVE to grab Ted Drewes for Desert.
Feb 12, 2006 | 2:20 pm
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Try Niche
Originally Posted by postnobills
Mrs. Postnobills and I will be flying out to STL later this month for a surprise visit to our daughter who is in college there and celebrating her 21st birthday. We are looking for suggestions for a nice upscale restaurant, preferably in the Clayton/Ladue/Univ. City area, although something in St. Louis proper would also work.
Daughter is not big into beef; I believe she prefers seafood/fish/chicken, etc. Perhaps a nice Italian or French place with a decent wine list?
Daughter is not big into beef; I believe she prefers seafood/fish/chicken, etc. Perhaps a nice Italian or French place with a decent wine list?
I would go to Niche or Terrene. Niche is wonderful - a new restaurant downtown. $30.00 price fix...and terrene lins towards vegetarian...
Feb 12, 2006 | 2:44 pm
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Portabella
Originally Posted by postnobills
Perhaps a nice Italian or French place with a decent wine list?
Alternately, there are plenty of good restaurants in The "Italian" Hill area - like Cunnetto's and Charlie Gitto's. There are also some decent French-influenced and trendy restaurants in the Central West End area (near Jewish-Barnes hospital). All are a short drive from St. Louis downtown.
Last edited by chisox; Feb 12, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Feb 12, 2006 | 6:38 pm
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I assume that you are talking about Wash U. I was just out there the other day taking a look with my son. We stayed at the Ritz-Carlton and had dinner (twice actually) at the Crossing (in Clayton). It was quite good, albeit relatively high priced. I would recommend it. They have a website.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:03 pm
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The restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton is also good. Especially taking price into account, I would say that it rates as an average R-C dining room at best, but it's a pretty spot, the service is good, and you'd be satisfied.
Feb 14, 2006 | 3:08 pm
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Originally Posted by mecabq
The restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton is also good. Especially taking price into account, I would say that it rates as an average R-C dining room at best, but it's a pretty spot, the service is good, and you'd be satisfied.
Feb 14, 2006 | 4:22 pm
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Although I never went, my friend raved about Trattoria Marcella in The Hill area.
I second the Central West End as a very nice area to spend an evening, although it's a little on the chilly side this time of the year to walk around.
<-- Wash U alum
I second the Central West End as a very nice area to spend an evening, although it's a little on the chilly side this time of the year to walk around.
<-- Wash U alum
Feb 14, 2006 | 4:29 pm
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Originally Posted by aa4ever
I had breakfast there...not bad at all. In fact, it was far superior (my pancakes a la carte, that is) to the G'Town RC which one would think would be one of the best they have. I wrote a rough review of the hotel up in the Lux Hotels Forum though...not that impressed; very Marriott like.
Feb 15, 2006 | 9:10 pm
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All mentioned in earlier posts are great - Tony's, Tratoria Marcella, The Ritz, Harvest, the Crossing.
Another nice one is Sydney Street Cafe. It is in Soulard, near the Anheuser Busch Brewery. The menu changes nightly and is recited by the wait staff. It is diverse and the dishes are unique, but still something you want to eat.
The great thing about Sydney Street is that it is nice but not too stuffy for a college kid. The atmosphere is great.
You will need reservations and it is never too early to make them. Everyone I have ever taken there - work or family - has loved it.
Another nice one is Sydney Street Cafe. It is in Soulard, near the Anheuser Busch Brewery. The menu changes nightly and is recited by the wait staff. It is diverse and the dishes are unique, but still something you want to eat.
The great thing about Sydney Street is that it is nice but not too stuffy for a college kid. The atmosphere is great.
You will need reservations and it is never too early to make them. Everyone I have ever taken there - work or family - has loved it.
Feb 16, 2006 | 8:22 am
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Thanks for all the great suggestions - right now we are leaning toward either The Crossing or Tony's. I doubt there will be room for Ted Drewes afterwards, but we have had several prior occassions to enjoy that delicacy!
BTW, those of you who surmised that she is a WashU student are correct. aa4ever - I hope you and your son liked the school. Our daughter is getting a fantastic education there (as well she should be given the price of it!!).
BTW, those of you who surmised that she is a WashU student are correct. aa4ever - I hope you and your son liked the school. Our daughter is getting a fantastic education there (as well she should be given the price of it!!).
Feb 16, 2006 | 7:52 pm
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Originally Posted by postnobills
Thanks for all the great suggestions - right now we are leaning toward either The Crossing or Tony's. I doubt there will be room for Ted Drewes afterwards, but we have had several prior occassions to enjoy that delicacy!
BTW, those of you who surmised that she is a WashU student are correct. aa4ever - I hope you and your son liked the school. Our daughter is getting a fantastic education there (as well she should be given the price of it!!).
BTW, those of you who surmised that she is a WashU student are correct. aa4ever - I hope you and your son liked the school. Our daughter is getting a fantastic education there (as well she should be given the price of it!!).
At the very least, your daughter should eat at Tony's once before graduating from Wash U.
Feb 16, 2006 | 8:11 pm
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Originally Posted by postnobills
BTW, those of you who surmised that she is a WashU student are correct. aa4ever - I hope you and your son liked the school. Our daughter is getting a fantastic education there (as well she should be given the price of it!!).