Places Where STL Downtowners Eat!

Laclede’s Landing:This is a historical area by the river (turn left when leaving the Convention Center). You will find a ton of bars and small restaurants but here are a few highlights:

Old Spaghetti Factory 727 N 1st St Ste 150, Saint Louis, MO 63102(314) 621-0276http://osf.com * Vegan/ Vegetarian options * Gluten-Free Menu available

* Large groups should make reservations! Asia (inside the new downtown casino, Lumiere)999 N. 2nd St, Saint Louis, MO 63102314-881-7777http://www.lumiereplace.com/Asia.aspx

* There are other eating options, including a buffet, at the casino* Note: There is a walkway to the casino across from the Edward Jones Dome

Washington Avenue:One of the busiest streets in downtown St Louis, Washington Avenue is comprised of a variety of

restaurants, bars, and boutiques (turn right when leaving the Convention Center) The Dubliner (Irish pub)1025 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 421-4300http://www.dublinerstl.com * Outside dining weather permitting

* Happy Hour: M-F from 2-6 PM ($4 Pints/Well & ½ Price Appetizers!) * Menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items Flannery’s Pub (Irish pub)1324 Washington Avenuewww.flanneryspub.com

* Wheelchair accessible* Menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items

Lucas Park Grille (American Food)1234 Washington Avenuehttp://www.lucasparkgrille.com

* Wheelchair accessible* Chef is happy to work with diners regarding and special dietary needs.

Mango Peruvian Cuisine (South American food and drinks)1101 Lucas Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 621-9993http://mangoperu.com * Menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items * Also has a private room that holds 50 people

* Call ahead for reservations -- can get busy! Mosaic Tapas (Modern Fusion Cuisine)1001 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 621-6001http://mosaictapas.com * Outside dining weather permitting * Menu includes some vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items

* Call ahead and make reservations -- it’s a busy place!

Over/ Under Bar and Grill (American Bar Food)911 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 621-8881http://overunderstl.com * Outdoor dining weather permitting * Menu includes designated vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items Blondie’s Coffee and Wine Bar (Gourmet breakfast and lunch!)1301 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 241-6100http://blondiesstl.com/

* Vegan and Vegatarian options* Dinner: Small plates and wine* Note: Saturday all day brunch from 8-4!

Wasabi (Best sushi downtown!)1228 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 421-3500

Pricey but the best sushi you will ever have outside Tokyo!(and this is coming from someone who lived in Japan for 4 years!)

Old Post Office Square District:This area is about two blocks south of the Convention Center, focusing on the beautifully remodelled old Post Office between 8th and 9th Streets. The recent edition of the Old Post Office Plaza (fabulous park!) makes this a great place to grab lunch and eat outside on a nice day! Bailey’s Range (Upscale Burgers and Homemade Shakes)920 Olive Street, Saint Louis 63101

(314) 241-8121http://www.baileysrange.com/

● Newly opened -- great decor inside!● Many types of burgers, including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options● Seriously good ice cream and “boozies”● Wheelchair accessible

Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar1004 Locust Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 241-8141http://www.thebridgestl.com· Wheel chair accessible but call ahead (limited seating)· Vegetarian options· Vegan and Gluten-free options rotate – talk to server when ordering

HUGE list of beers and wine. Seriously HUGE! Rooster (Crepes and Sandwiches)1104 Locust Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 214-8118http://roosterstl.com· Wheel-Chair accessible (also outdoor seating if weather permits)· Menu includes vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free items Sen Thai Asian Bistro (Thai, Japanese, and Chinese)1221 Locust Streethttp://www.senthaibistro.com

* Menus includes vegetarian options

Keiner Plaza AreaOnce you are in the City Garden area (between 7th and 9th Streets), you will see more park space to the east, leading up to the Arch. This park area is known as “Keiner Plaza” and was, in fact, home to the Occupy St Louis movement until December 2011. Coincidentally, there are a ton of (expensive) steak restaurants in this area! Kemoll’s Italian Restaurant (Fine Dining -- dress well!)211 North Broadway (40th floor!)(314) 421-0555

○ Definitely call ahead for reservations!○ Amazing views so ask for a table near a window!

Tony’s Restaurant (Fine Dining -- dress well!)410 Market Street(314) 231-7007

○ I would call ahead for reservations -- can be crowded! Mike Shannon’s (Steaks and Seafood -- another Fine Dining establishment!)620 Market Street(314) 421-1540

○ I would call ahead for reservations -- can be crowded! Joe Buck’s (Casual with lots of baseball decor)1000 Clark Avenue(314) 436-0394

“Cheap Eats” for Grad StudentsThere are some cheap chains downtown -- Subway (7th Street near Macy’s), Papa Johns (Locust and Tucker), San Sai (822 Olive), Jimmy John’s (508 Locust Street), Planet Sub (211 North 9th), Pita Pitt (206 North 9th Street), Hardy’s (on Chestnut and 6th), and Pickels (corner of Olive and 7th). Everest Café 711 Olive Street, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 621-8533http://everestcafeandbar.com

● Pay in cash and buffet is $1 cheaper

● Most of the menu is vegan/ vegetarian/ gluten-free Chinese Wok-Restaurant1122 Locust Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 231-4841

● ·Cheap – almost everything is under $10 12th Street Diner1137 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63101(314) 241-388

● Resembles a 1950s diner -- all items cheap!

Gelateria Tavolini

1327 Washington Ave. St. Louis, MO 63103 (314) 621-8838

● Nothing over $10 -- during the day there are lunch items as well as the gelato and coffee!

Culinaria (a new Schnuck’s urban supermarket!)315 North 10th StreetSaint Louis, MO 63101(314) 436-7694

● On the corner of 9th and Olive, this urban supermarket has a great deli area as well as other prepared foods, many of which are on the cheap side! (the second floor has seating and a wine/beer area). There is also a pharmacy in the back of the store.

● Great low-fat yougurt in the Kaldi’s Coffee area!● Sometimes, esp. on weekends, the store sponsors live music!