Best Casual Restaurants in East St. Louis, Illnois

8 restaurants available nearby

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1. Edera Italian Eatery

4.7

Exceptional(73)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 35 times today

Edera Italian Eatery is focused on serving simple, refined food in a more casual, come-as-you-are atmosphere. Chef Andrew Simon offers a fresh interpretation, sourcing the highest quality ingredients from Italy to Missouri. The menu features premium Neapolitan pizzas, signature pastas and premium entrees. Edera’s cuisine – featuring sauces, pastas and baked goods made fresh daily in the restaurant – are elevated enough for a special night out, while also being approachable enough for everyday fare. Concepted by the Koplar family in consultation with renowned Chef Mike Randolph, Edera has quickly become a fixture in St. Louis’s iconic Central West End neighborhood. We invite you to experience our newly renovated dining room or dine alfresco alongside towering ivy walls in our Italian style courtyard. We look forward to serving you!

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2. Broadway Oyster Bar

4.5

Awesome(828)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • St. Louis

Booked 50 times today

The Broadway Oyster Bar is a locally owned and operated establishment and has been for over 35 years. The Oyster Bar is widely regarded as the premier New Orleans' style restaurant, bar and music venue in the Midwest. BOB, as it is affectionately known by its many fans and friends, is housed in a building that was built in the mid 1840's and is one of the oldest buildings still in daily use within the city of St. Louis. During its colorful history, our building has had many functions including a family home, a boarding house, a Chinese laundry, a record store and a bordello to name a few. These walls have heard and seen it all. Some people feel that the building is haunted by spirits who, occasionally late at night, play good hearted jokes on the staff such as doors suddenly opening or closing or lights going on or off as if by magic. Then again, it just could be because the building is over 170 years old. However, our historic building has just gone through a renovation so we now have two outdoor patios that are covered and heated during cold or rainy weather and an expanded kitchen to better serve you. Our food has won numerous awards and readers' polls for excellence and features some of the most sustainable seafood available such as fresh Gulf and Blue Point oysters, Louisiana crawfish and shrimp, Prince Edward Island mussels, scallops and crabs. Our Cajun and Creole dishes are our versions of many of the traditional Louisiana favorites. If you love New Orleans, you will feel right at home at BOB. BOB offers live music twice a day every night of the week except on Friday when we feature one act for the evening. We present the best local and national touring acts representing a variety of musical genres such as rock, reggae, bluegrass, blues, funk, R&B, roots, and jam, and weshowcase a wide variety of bands visiting from New Orleans. The live music is free up to 8 times per a week. However, for some of the more popular and well known acts, we do charge a cover which typically goes to the bands in order to keep attracting them to the BOB. Broadway Oyster Bar has been referred to by many as a staple of St. Louis and was recently honored by the St. Louis Chapter of the Missouri Restaurant Association as the 2015 Restaurant of the Year. BOB is a great choice for a relaxing dinner, a celebratory party or an opportunity to dance to a great band. As well known food writer, the late Joe Pollack, once wrote, "There is, quite simply, nothing in St. Louis quite like the Broadway Oyster Bar". That line was written over 30 years ago, but it is as true today as it was then. Welcome to the Broadway Oyster Bar Family.

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3. Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4.7

Exceptional(4543)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • St. Louis

Booked 39 times today

Eleven Eleven Mississippi blends old and new world culinary tradition to create signature Tuscan & Northern California cuisine in a one of a kind atmosphere. Eleven Eleven Mississippi is located in the heart of the beautiful Lafayette Square neighborhood & situated in a restored historic brick warehouse. Their reputation for exceptional cuisine & wine delivered with unprecedented style has made Eleven Eleven Mississippi St. Louis' most exciting destination restaurant.Just minutes from downtown St. Louis, Eleven Eleven Mississippi offers a casual rustic yet upscale & trendy atmosphere. The creative use of space is accentuated by an open display kitchen where the oak fired brick oven takes center stage as well as a glass enclosed wine cellar designed to double as a private dining area. The natural elements of hardwoods, brick, & copper along with two fireplaces situated in the main dining room & loft lounge create a cozy inviting atmosphere suitable for any occasion.

4. Chase Club

4.3

Awesome(254)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Central West End

Booked 2 times today

Inspired by bold designs of the Roarin 20’s and Art Deco 30’s, Chase Club at the historic Chase Park Plaza Hotel invokes the original spirit of times past. As Prohibition ended, the pendulum swung back to indulging & entertainment (Live Music, Great Food and Free Flowing Alcohol). Influenced by the Speakeasys and extravagant style of a bygone era, the concept for Chase Club was born. Chase Club features a well crafted gastro-pub menu, a huge bar, a dining area with large adjoining patio overlooking the Chase Park Plaza pool, and even a outdoor fireplace with seating area to keep you toasty on chilly nights. Big screen TVs and plush seating provide the perfect lounging atmosphere for an afternoon or evening of sports. Chase Club evokes an easier time with big style design, quality food and drink, and lively bands every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. Enjoy brunch favorites every Saturday and Sunday!

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5. Bar Italia Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(974)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Central West End

Booked 6 times today

For authentic Italian cuisine come join us at Bar Italia Ristorante! Join us in the heart of the Central West End, but feel like you're in Italy! We serve upscale Italian unlike anything else you've had in Saint Louis. We promise a dining experience you're sure to remember! Parties over 6 guests will receive one check so we can make sure your party receives exceptional service as well as our other guests.

6. Cardinals Nation

4.7

Exceptional(692)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown St. Louis

Booked 1 time today

NOW taking reservations on home-game-days up to gate-time. Walk-ins always welcome! Cardinals Nation offers fans of all ages a one-of-kind, world championship caliber experience unlike any place else. The best fans in the game will come to play here all year round because the baseball season never ends at Cardinals Nation. Cardinals Nation is the ultimate Cardinals headquarters.

7. Bridgeway

3.7

Very Good(49)

Price: Moderate

• American • St. Louis

Booked 1 time today

This casual dining restaurant and is sure to please your palate with delectable dishes that feel familiar and comfortable. Featuring house-made Chicken Parmigiana, Seared Pacific Salmon, and a 16 oz Bone-in Ribeye, you’re sure to feel the comfort of home cooking.

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8. White Castle - St. Louis - New Halls Ferry Rd

4.6

Exceptional(6)

Price: Moderate

• American • Lawrence

## Crave the Flavor at White Castle - St. Louis - New Halls Ferry Rd Step into a St. Louis tradition at White Castle - New Halls Ferry Rd. This iconic restaurant has been serving up craveable sliders and more for over 90 years, becoming a beloved local institution. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, perfect for a quick bite or a relaxed meal with friends and family. The friendly staff is always happy to help you choose from the extensive menu, featuring the legendary Original Slider, alongside other delicious options like the Bacon Cheese Slider, the Crispy Chicken Slider, and the Panko Fish Slider. Don't forget to try their famous breakfast sliders, featuring fluffy eggs and savory sausage or bacon. And for a sweet treat, indulge in their Belgian Waffle Sliders or the decadent Chicken & Waffles Slider. Whether you're a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, White Castle - New Halls Ferry Rd offers a unique and satisfying dining experience. Come in and experience the taste of tradition, one slider at a time.

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Jennifer
St. Louis •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a fun evening in the Chalet. Everyone was so friendly. Food was good! Great fun night!
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Edera Italian EateryPrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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4.7
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Denese
Palm Springs / Palm Desert Cities •9 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
It was good. The service was friendly and prompt but the food… it was good but not great. I’m looking for that second mouthful and I didn’t get that here.
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Bar Italia RistorantePrice: Expensive• Italian• Central West End
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4.5
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SHERRI
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
I was highly impressed with the food, ambiance, and service. The menu had something for everyone. When the food arrived, it was hot, which always matters to me when I go to a restaurant. The waiter provided excellent service. He was on top of everything, from beginning to end. Unfortunately, I probably won't make it back to St. Louis soon. However, I had a wonderful experience at the restaurant.
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Eleven Eleven MississippiPrice: Moderate• Italian• St. Louis
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4.7
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Lisa
St. Louis •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 Dec 2024
We’ve been here probably hundreds of times over the years. Food never fails to hit the mark favorites include the bisque, shrimp and grits, and étouffée, wonderfully quirky and historic building cool music. It tends to get pretty loud, but it’s well worth it.
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Broadway Oyster BarPrice: Moderate• Seafood• St. Louis
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4.5
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Sharon
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
We had great service from Dylan. Restaurant lacks ambiance. A "bar' feeling. Food is good and service was great!
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Chase ClubPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Central West End
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4.3

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Edera Italian Eatery

2. Broadway Oyster Bar

3. Eleven Eleven Mississippi

4. Chase Club

5. Bar Italia Ristorante

6. Cardinals Nation

7. Bridgeway

8. White Castle - St. Louis - New Halls Ferry Rd

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