Jazz at the Bistro, St. Louis; (c) Soul Of America
St. Louis Restaurants & Nightclubs
London & Sons Wing House
DESCRIPTION: Fast Food Diner; touted as “the best wings west of Buffalo,” London & Sons has been a St. Louis landmark for many years. There are two more locations in greater St. Louis.
CUISINE: Soul Food, wings, barbecue and lots of sides
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
ADDRESS: 6209 Martin Luther King Drive, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-371-4925
WEBSITE: http://www.londonswinghouse.com
Jazz at the Bistro
DESCRIPTION: Has featured national acts such as Dianne Reeves, Lou Donaldson and Stanley Turrentine; the local acts range from so-so to great.
CUISINE: Light Soul Food and other Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 5p-12:30p
ADDRESS: 3536 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-531-1012
WEBSITE: https://jazzstl.org
Sweetie Pie’s Restaurant
DESCRIPTION: Buffet-style Diner by award-winning chef Robbie Montgomery; serves finger-licking ample portions; could use an upgrade on cleanliness and some feel the prices are a tad high; when lines are out front, expect slow service; note this is not their original location.
CUISINE: Soul Food; specialties are savory ribs, delicious chicken, saucy pork steak with gravy and the usual sides
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-8p, Sun Noon-8p
ADDRESS: 9841 West Florissant Avenue, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-942-1701
WEBSITE: none
Smoke O’s
DESCRIPTION: Barbeque joint
CUISINE: Established in 1997, by the family of Minnie Muriel Hall Walker, it has quickly become the spot for St. Louis Barbecue ribs, juicy brisket, pulled pork sandwiches and a battery of barbecue sides; you can also try the Footlong Hot Link Sandwich and the
Pulled Turkey Sandwich; Yum, Yum, Yum.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$; check their website for discount coupons
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-9a
ADDRESS: 1545 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 314-621-8180
WEBSITE: http://www.smokiosbbq.com
Hamburger Heaven by Sweetie Pie’s
DESCRIPTION: Managed by the same family that owns Sweetie Pie’s; since it only serves standard burgers at higher prices, they better fix this mismatch soon or they may not last long.
CUISINE: Hamburgers with sides
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 329 DeBaliviere Avenue, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-240-5476
WEBSITE: none
Goody Goody Diner
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1948 and still family owned, this old fashioned diner is the spot for breakfast, lunch and friendly service; this smoke-free environment is a favorite of St. Louis native, Cedric The Entertainer and many others.
CUISINE: American breakfast plates, burgers, salads, omelets, root beer and more
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 6a-2p, Sat 7a-2p
ADDRESS: 5900 Natural Bridge Avenue, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on premises
PHONE: 314-383-3333
WEBSITE: http://www.goodygoodydiner.com
BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups
DESCRIPTION: Diner; St. Louis-style cuisine with local and national Blues acts; Jazz on Monday nights only.
CUISINE: Spicy Light Fare
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
DAYS & HOURS: daily 11a-3a
ADDRESS: 700 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-436-5222
WEBSITE: http://www.bbsjazzbluessoups.com
Mom’s Soul Food Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Formerly Delmonico’s Diner, it serves some the best Soul Food in town; breakfasts and lunches touch all your taste sensations, while the portions and prices are a great value; try the meat loaf dinner or the liver & onions for a wake-up call; the friendly setting also makes it easy to strike a relaxed conversation with dining neighbors; take-out available.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
DAYS & HOURS: Sun 11a-7p, Mon-Sat 6a-7p
ADDRESS: 4909 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-328-1333
WEBSITE: http://momssoulfoodkitchendelmar.com
African Palace Bar & Grill
DESCRIPTION: Sit down restaurant; a favorite with vegetarians and meat-lovers who prefer culinary influences from the Nigerian and West Africa; entertainment and special events include Wednesday Hump Day Happy Hour, Hip-Hop Throwdown Thursday, Friday Happy Hour from 6p-9p and an Saturday African Night until 1a.
CUISINE: West African; savory items like fried plantains, yams, cassava, root vegetables, meats and African specialties like palm juice.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
DAYS & HOURS: nightly
ADDRESS: 4005 Seven Hills Drive, Florissant, MO MAP
PARKING: on street and premises
PHONE: 314-921-4600
WEBSITE: http://www.africanpalacebar.com
De Palm Tree
DESCRIPTION: boutique restaurant decorated with tropical plants and Caribbean-themed artwork.
CUISINE: Jamaican; try the delicious escovitch fish, spicy yet flavorful jerked entrees and for dessert, banana rum fritters.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 11a-11p
ADDRESS: 8631 Olive Blvd, University City, MO MAP
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-432-5171
WEBSITE: http://www.depalmtreerestaurant.com/
Blueberry Hill
DESCRIPTION: Stroll along the St. Louis Walk of Fame out front, then visit this St. Louis landmark filled with Rock & Roll memorabilia, including that of Chuck Berry.
CUISINE: Light fare; serves hamburgers, jerk chicken, vegetarian specials, soups and salads
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Sat 11a-1:30a, Sun 11a-12p
ADDRESS: 6504 Delmar Blvd, University City, MO MAP
PARKING: on street and paid lots nearby
PHONE: 314-727-0880
WEBSITE: http://www.blueberryhill.com
C & K Barbecue
DESCRIPTION: A classic St. Louis favorite C & K is a no-frills local joint where you forget about the cover and just read the book, the food being the only atmosphere you need. Where else can you get a hefty of velvety potato salad plopped on top of a mound of savory barbecue slathered in finger-licking sauce and laid to rest on slice of white bread? And, for only a few bucks! Carry-out only.
CUISINE: Barbeque; other menu items encompassing a wide variety of chicken, beef and pork dishes; taste has it that the “barbecued snoots and tripe” is not to be missed.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $15 and under
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-1a, Sun 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 4390 Jennings Station Road, Jennings, MO MAP
PARKING: on street
PHONE: 314-385-8100
