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Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in St. Louis

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Updated 05 December 2024

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A photo of Piazza Messina restaurant
4.9
4.9 (340)
$30 and under
Italian
Cottleville
About the restaurant
Piazza Messina is a premier lakeside event venue in cozy Cottleville, Missouri that also offers unique dining options for small groups throughout the week. "Sips" is open on Wed, Thurs, and Sundays, offering casual dining and drinks - the perfect way to unwind with family and friends. An exciting bistro menu features hearty sandwiches, flatbreads, unique salads, and shareables along with weekly chef's specials from 4-8 pm. Our Brunch menu is offered Sundays from 10 am - 1 pm - there's something for everyone! And don't let our Italian name fool you - we love to explore cuisines which you'll see in our weekly specials. Check our website and follow us on social media for live entertainment, food specials, and our bartenders' latest creations!

Brunch Menu: 10:00 - 1:00 Sunday
Sunday Sips: 11:30 - 4:00 p.m. with live music, Bistro Menu, and weekly food/drink specials
Sunset Sips: Wednesday and Thursday 4-8 p.m. (bar/food specials, wine features, theme nights, and live entertainment)

Top review
Dustin
Dined on 12 Dec 2024
Amazing food at a reasonable price. Friendly staff. Cozy atmosphere (Sat in bar area) with indoor fireplaces and heaters.
A photo of Russell's on Macklind restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1216)
$30 and under
American
St. Louis Hills
About the restaurant
Russells on Macklind is a neighborhood restaurant that serves seasonal farm to table dinner and weekend brunch. We are well known for our extensive bakery offerings as well as a bar that features seasonal cocktails, local craft beers, and wine. Russells is located in a renovated 100 year old building at the corner of Murdoch and Macklind in the Southampton neighborhood of St. Louis. We pride ourselves on serving exceptional food in a warm and inviting neighborhood atmosphere.

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Robert
Dined 5 days ago
The restaurant was extremely nice inside and clean. Their desserts on the main floor all looks delicious. We got to our table waiter was great. The brusselsprout app is a must. The St. Louis salad was a meal in itself. We split it. I ordered the pork chop. It was sous vide, but it was very salty and tough for a protein that was sous vide. My wife had the roasted chicken and enjoyed it. My daughter had the pork chop and said it was tough to cut even with the provided steak knife. I was let down by the main course. We are going to go back and give it a second try. Four of us was about 65 a person. Definitely, recommend the restaurant as a the while dinning experience was great. Just missed the mark on the bone in sous vide pork chop.
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4.7
4.7 (3288)
$31 to $50
American
Chesterfield
About the restaurant
Bishop's Post Restaurant is open for indoor and outdoor dining. * Reservations required. 636 536 9404. www.Bishopspost.com. Menus are listed on our website.

1) Umbrellas- These are stationary and will not be moved per any requests.
2) Heaters-These are stationary and will not be moved per any requests.
3) Parties of 5 or more will be seated on the outskirts of the patio (P1-P6). No seating underneath the pavilion.
4) Parties of 6 or more, 1 check, 20% policy; up to 3 credit cards may be provided for bill.
5) Parties of 5 or more, at least half of the party must be present in order to be seated.
6) Seating in the garden room and waterfall area will vary depending on private events taking place.
7) We ask that all guests arrive on time and give us a call at least 15 minutes ahead of reservation if you're running late; we also ask that everyone is mindful of the allotted 2 hour time frame for seating to allow all guests to partake in the patio experience.

Top review
NeilVIP
Dined 5 days ago
Service was outstanding (thank you Jasmine) and the food was excellent. This is one of our favorite restaurants, especially during the warmer months where they have the best garden patio for outdoor dining. However, even in the dead of winter we still go there because of the service and the food.
A photo of Edera Italian Eatery restaurant
4.7
4.7 (72)
$31 to $50
Italian
Central West End
About the restaurant
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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Rose
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
We had Alex as a server last night in the igloos and he was fantastic! We had a great time and delicious food- we will be back!
A photo of The Main House restaurant
4.7
4.7 (233)
$30 and under
American
St. Charles
About the restaurant
Chef Chip Bates creates the most comfortable and casual dining with great technique and quality American Food. Located in the heart of old town Main Street St. Charles. The Main House is a place for everyone to enjoy great food and drinks lunch and dinner. Great patio to enjoy river views as well as Main Street events and parades!
Top review
pauletteVIP
Dined 6 days ago
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Main House. The service was great, and the food fantastic! We both had the filet mignon which was cooked to perfection and melted in our mouths. Cozy, warm ambiance - a great place to enjoy a special or every night dinner.
A photo of Cedar Lake Cellars restaurant
4.6
4.6 (406)
$31 to $50
American
Wentzville
About the restaurant
Breathtaking ambiance. Flawless scenery. Natural charm. Prepare to be wined and dined at Cedar Lake Cellars, a year-round winery and event venue located in Wright City, Mo. for those 21 years of age and older. From our mouthwatering full-service restaurant to our seasonal Smokehouse and grab-and-go outdoor options, we invite you to enjoy a dining experience like no other. Sample a wide array of succulent specialties courtesy of our highly-skilled culinary staff, who create a bevy of the freshest foods to go along with our trademark wines. Sip and savor a wide array of tastes – 17 Cedar Lake Cellars wines, 3 Swans handcrafted wines from the West Coast, 13 wines of the world, craft and domestic beers, and signature wine slushies – on the lakeside patio or at our majestic 40-foot tasting bar.
Top review
Chris
Dined on 16 Nov 2024
All staff were very friendly and inviting. Food was fantastic. A big thanks to our server Sheila and our wine tasting expert Sherry. :)
A photo of Diego's Cantina restaurant
4.6
4.6 (475)
$30 and under
Mexican
University City
About the restaurant
Owned and operated by Natasha Kwan, St. Louis Post Dispatch's Best Chef in St. Louis, our elevated Mexican restaurant blends vibrant flavors with a tropical atmosphere that feels like a vacation, taking you far from St. Louis. We’re located in a charming University City neighborhood, just steps from Clayton.

Our menu features plates like queso flameado, costra and crunch tacos, enchiladas, nachos and a few Tex-Mex options. Cocktails and margaritas are crafted with fresh-squeezed juices and premium ingredients.


We offer all-day happy hour Tuesday through Thursday. We also accommodate parties of 10 or more for special celebrations.

Other accolades:
Best New Restaurant, A-List Restaurant (St. Louis Magazine)
Best Queso (Ian Froeb of St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

To Note:
Gluten free friendly - our fryer is dedicated gluten free so eat all the chips you want!
Many vegan options
Dog friendly patio and sidewalk

Top review
Shawn
Dined 5 days ago
The Food, Service, and Overall Experience 10/10. I highly recommend the shrimp fajita bowl. Delicious!! It was our first visit, and we will definitely be back!!!
A photo of Bar Italia Ristorante restaurant
4.5
4.5 (974)
$31 to $50
Italian
Central West End
About the restaurant
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.

Top review
Denese
Dined 5 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.
A photo of Broadway Oyster Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (828)
$30 and under
Seafood
St. Louis
About the restaurant
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.
Top review
Lisa
Dined 7 days ago
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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