50 Best American Restaurants near East Saint Louis

“Delicious. I go there for the fish and Soul Food Sundays. The staff is amazing. The food is always hot. The dishes are plentiful. You will definitely be full and satisfied. You can’t go wrong by patronizing this establishment.“

“Rise n Shine catered my daughter's graduation party on May 20th 2023the food was excellent and it was hot n fresh.Owner and employees very nice and professional. Will Continue to order from here.THANKS?“

“Great place for friends and good times..“

“Working our way through the menu. Everything has been absolutely amazing.“

“Flank steak & Short Ribs!“

“Great cocktails, food, and service. Maggie was a great waitress!“

“I absolutely love The Fountain on Locust! It is by far one of my favorite restaurants in St. Louis! The food is amazing and the dessert is always the perfect way to end the meal! Every time I have been to The Fountain on Locust, I have left happier than when I came in! The staff is very welcoming and they always do a great job, providing top-tier service!“

“Great burgers! I LOVED my TriPPPy burger which has a pineapple chutney and bacon jam. You will want extra napkins with that one.? My husband built his own burger to get just what he wanted and enjoyed his burger. They also have veggie options, but these carnivores did not explore them.“

“A very nice place which is very well priced. I enjoyed that they had a healthy collection of 375ml btls plus a wide variety of wines from all over the world. Service was impeccable. The crowd there was also very welcoming and nice. I will definitely come back here and bring more friends.“

“Absolutely amazing! The food and drinks were outstanding and the service was even better. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening. Can’t wait to go back. If you’re looking for a nice restaurant with the best food, this is it!“

“Amazing food, atmosphere, service, great quality and quantity for what you pay for and the dessert section is huge! My new favorite place“

“The waiter was excellent! The food was amazing. The entire staff did a awesome job with greeting and service! I will definitely be back🎉🥰“

“This is the perfect venue for any large gathering or celebration - the best food,m and an awesome atmosphere!“

“Ok, here’s the thing… I love food. And when I say I love food, you might think I’m a huge person or a food critic or a chef or just a dramatic fan. Well, I am actually an artist, and I… I can tell you in no uncertain terms, that the food we received was *high art.* I don’t mean the kind of pretentious high art food that is served in tiny portions and so beautiful that you almost don’t want to eat it. I mean that it was masterfully created—flavorful, textured to perfection, filling, and lamentable *only* in that I wish I’d had room for more. We started with the stuffed mushroom appetizer—which I’ll admit is not usually my favorite, but my wife generally loves—served upon a sprinkle of arugula and a slashed drizzle of balsamic glaze. Imma tell ya… I like stuffed mushrooms now. My wife ordered an entrée of eggplant Parmesan—one that she doesn’t care to make often for herself only because (and I’m quoting), “It’s a pain in the a$$ to cook.” I ordered linguine Pomodoro with added shrimp and had the steamed mussels appetizer served with my entrée, so that I could add them in (as I *do* love a tutto mare). Since my wife’s entrée was one of her favorites, and I don’t generally care for it, I left her to it, concentrating on my own. I shucked all the mussels and strained their accompanying shallots and bacon into my linguine leaving the garlic and cilantro pesto behind for bread dipping. OH [*clap*clap*clap*]—I forgot to mention the bread. They served a fantastic mini loaf of the softest bread topped with caramelized onions alongside fresh grated Parmesan in olive oil. Upon our finishing it off, I asked for a second helping. Back to the entrée… My first actual bite was of the mussels, and that bite was fantastic. Then I had one of the shrimp… and… here’s the thing… I am a poet, and I also write children’s books, so when I tell you that I simply do not have a superlative sufficient to describe the shrimp, you know I’m being serious. It was warm, seasoned, and snappy as shrimp should be, but it gave me pause—as Anton Ego in Ratatouille. * First, doubt—that I had experienced something so specifically wonderful before * Then, a quick scan from childhood to now for confirmation * And lastly, the comfort that can only come from those happiest memories of childhood—Christmas mornings on receiving more than you could ever have hoped for, Halloween nights’ preparations for what giggles and terrors were to come, and burrito-you ensconced in soft blankets straight from the dryer Then of course, the rest of the dish, twirled and slurped—not too quickly… every bite a confirmation and yet still a revelation. Here again, my only lament that I must see a portion of it boxed to leave room for dessert. And… dessert. Oh, boy… Seeing all of the items, my wife and I—in celebration of our 26th anniversary—decided on the sampler. Listen up, folks: flourless chocolate torta, crème custard napoleon, and gooey butter cake. JFC are you serious? Every bite more sumptuous—more scrumptious than the last. Every bit a reassurance that I will return. Our server, Chelsea, was commendable not only for her menu knowledge and sense of humor, but it’s not for nothing that she was absolutely on top of it with regard to my tea refills (which were many, as our dinner took place after a dehydratingly-busy workday for me). We will definitely be returning to Eleven Eleven, whereupon I intend to try a few different items, my palate then flooded with new sensations—new wonders… my only lament that I will not ever have that “first time experience” again.“

“First time visitor here, and Square One really left a great first impression! I brought a group of 8 in for a birthday dinner, and the staff really went above and beyond to accommodate a short-notice reservation for us. Unfortunately I don’t remember our server’s name, but she was phenomenal as well. Food was fantastic, our waters were always filled, and finished dishes didn’t sit around long. Would definitely recommend and will visit again!“

“The eyeglasses guy with a hat
He’s nice and sweet to us
I came with my wife first time like dinner time last night and he was busy, but he took care of us ☺️

T is a nice young guy and explained very well about the food and he’s a good sales guy
We got drinks and cakes

Today on Thursday I came and this guy have no idea what he saying and trying to order my food
I hope it was T not the other guy“

“the food was great, the service was great too! Maya was our waitress. when we left I forgot my purse, and I didn't realize it until the next day! went back and they had it set back for me, completely intact! great business!!“

“I just hosted my bridal shower at Jerry's Cafeteria, it was a beautiful day and stress free due to not having to worry about food, utensils, plates, beverages, and table linens. such an easy set up when we arrived ❤️ highly recommend“

“Been enjoying The Royale most weeks since 2015. Best bar and restaurant in town. A gem. Chill tavern vibes, DJs, local art, gorgeous courtyard, old movies, vinyl records, and a stellar menu. Owner Steve is the best. Get the fish tacos, a fresh margarita, a local beer, or whatever you’re into. Hell, I’m about to head there right now writing this review. I’m not even joking.“

“My most favorite place to eat in Granite City!! The food is amazing and I eat there almost everyday. Great Place with exceptional food!“

“Love having more queer, chill spaces ❤️“

“Best Gyro I have found in st.louis.“

“Absolutely amazing food!!!“

“Fantastic chicken and waffles!“

“The staff were very personable, and inviting. I had such a great experience! The food was hot and delicious also. We were a party of 20+ and they took care of us very well. I’d definitely return! I think there were only two people running the kitchen but if I hadn’t seen it with my own eyes, I wouldn’t have believed it based on the service.“

“amazing. The owner is hands down top notch“

“Food and service was awesome.“

“Went for dinner on a Sunday. Great food specials, quick service and cold beer. Almost all parties dinning had a kid with them so definitely a family friendly environment. Pizza is delicious!!“

“First time at Mac’s tonight! We met Mac at the register and he was so kind and gave great suggestions! The food was delicious and while we are sad we didn’t get to try the onion dip (it was sold out!), we’ll definitely be back! The games to play at the table were a huge hit for our son. Don’t change a thing, it’s totally working.“

“We visited the Art Museum last week and then had lunch at The Panorama resturant at the suggestion of a friendly person we met earlier at the Half and Half in Clayton. This person told us about how great the brussel sprouts were at the Panorama and so we had to try them and they were fabulous. All of us, including my mother, who is 88 years young, thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We set next to the large wall of windows and the sun shone perfectly, lighting the room with a beautiful warmth. The server was excellent and the menu becons our return.“

“Hands down the best burgers in the area!“

“Spectacular venue! Great food, drinks, and sound. Can’t wait to go back for the next show!“

“Food is delicious. Little gem in STL. Great service .“

“Nick (Grass) took care of us very well. Not only was he very friendly, but let us know various types of drinks and the prices of them as well! We would absolutely refer him to anyone we come in contact with looking to have a great but valuable time!“

“I took a high school Culinary class here on a field trip and the service was phenomenal. Dana was the best server and so sweet. There was a wide variety of delicious food to choose from and everyone left full and very happy. Will definitely return!“

“This is one of the best eateries inside the St Louis Union Station Hotel for breakfast & lunch. I’ve eaten there all week & had not one complaint. The burgers were one of the best burgers I had for lunch & dinner outside of NYC. Great place. You will not regret it.“

“They had food setup at One Metropolitan downtown, the food was decent but I didn’t taste anything that makes me want to return. I do wish them success because they were very nice. Here’s my feedback: 1st The sauce on the ribs was tasty but the ribs themselves were a bit chewier than I like and I didn’t taste any smoked flavor, really didn’t give a grill taste but the sauce did save them a little. 2nd the mac and cheese had a good taste but it doesn’t give baked mac & cheese more of stove top. Overall not a bad experience but the price point has them way over priced for what you get, ribs and mac & cheese cost me $21.94 when you can get 2 meats and 2 sides at Salt & Smoke for that price.“

“Good food good drinks clean bathrooms it’s a whole vibe hood energy great bartenders“

“This place perfect’ !! Kat and her crew r amazing!!! I had a bad night that could escalated worse !!! I don’t drink !! But I had family issue that night!! And I apologize if I hurt costumers and staff!!! You all r wonderful for doing job rt!! And most of all kat and her husband helped me with situation that could been way worse!! There hero’s and to the bouncers!! I once had couple jobs of babysitting!! But aside jokes!’ No exuses for me!! I hope I can shake lát and her husbands hand sometime!!! Once again thank u!! Bless u and staff !!!! This is real me today!!!million infinity stars !! To kat and her crew!!!! Thank u one more time!!’“

“We ordered lunch for our staff and we all truly enjoyed it! We picked up the food, which was well packed, and they even helped us out to the car. The food tasted delicious. The Cajun pasta was a staff favorite! What a great find! We will be ordering from them again.“

“We traveled up to Crown Candy on a Saturday morning for lunch, we heard about the massive BLT and their Malts from one of our vendors at work. BLT? Worth the drive. The Malts? Amazing. Even our 9yr old was beyond satisfied with his grilled cheese and ice cream. I would also like to add- we had around a 8 minute wait outside to be seated at a table…. The wait truly didn’t feel very long due to their amazing staff. The waitress constantly kept coming out and checking on us, letting us know it wouldn’t be much longer. Our waitress at our table was amazing. I truly recommend you stop in here even if it’s just for ice cream or a malt. The atmosphere, service and food is just all around great.“

“Fantastic dining experience!“

“Absolutely delicious. Hands down one of the better BBQ joints in the St. Louis area. Apple butter ribs were a major hit at work. 10/10 will go here again“

“Great atmosphere before any sports event!“

“God I love their JJ Neukomm whiskey! But we had the Bavarian Weizen and it was a stupendous awakening to my taste sensors. So much so, we had to have another! I will definitely return to Spirits of St. Louis Distillery as the food looked great as well!“

“Fantastic as always! Probably the best burger in St. Louis. These 2oz smash burgers are seared to perfection.The Louie was a nice choice with sautéed peppers and onions. Next time I’d add a third party.Pro tip, there’s a gated parking lot but it’s free!“

“On the way from fireworks, decided to visit for a quick drink while the crowds dispersed. Vibe was great, servers were excellent. We will definitely be back! We occasionally eat at Ruth Chris but will now add this to our evening plans! Excellent and highly recommend!“

“This place is located right by my dad house. The food is delicious and the owner makes sure to talk to customers. Great place and great people“

“Tillu is a very nice and professional person. She’s very welcoming when she serves u ur food and very pleasant every time I come to the establishment. Food is always on point and very consistent. No complaints… I am very thankful and appreciative of them serving our community. 🤗❤️“