50 Best American Restaurants near Ballwin

“Great food and staff! Very attentive“

“Our waitress Park was absolutely amazing. Delicious food per usual. An amazing experience!!“

“Great place to just meet friends and neighbors. Food is fantastic and staff incredible!!!“

“My whole family loves HBH. We get both ham and turkey every Tday and sometimes Christmas too. We get all the sides and graze on them for days! Great taste, selection and service! My 16 year old twin sons eat it up!“

“Awesome food!! Best in west county!“

“Great place. Delicious food and a great hostess! Thanks Nikki! Really takes all precautions to social distancing!“

“Typically I recommend you guys, but whoever was working the meat slicer Dec 19th clearly needs a long enough break to take their prozac. Ive never had a Lion's Choice Roast Beef crumble out the bun entirely when picked up. It was more diced up than Taco Bell Meat.“

“I had a fantastic experience at this location thanks to Tommy P. He had a great attitude and was incredibly friendly from the moment I walked in. Not only was the service quick, but his positive energy really made for an enjoyable dining experience.“

“This was my first time visiting this Buffalo Wild Wings location, and I couldn’t have had a better experience! Our server, Alyssa, was hands down the best server I’ve ever had at any restaurant. She was incredibly sweet, attentive, and made sure to check on our table often without ever being overbearing. She made us feel so welcomed and took amazing care of us from start to finish. Great service like hers is hard to find, and she truly made our first visit memorable. Thank you, Alyssa, for making our experience so amazing! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Delicious! Hope to return soon to try the grilled salmon.“

“We had an office boxed luncheon and the food was amazing, delivery was on time and ordering was super simple. The staff is always so friendly and they accommodated a lot of our dietary restrictions. Got many praises for the food and so will definitely order from them again. Love when we can support small businesses that have amazing food.“

“We ordered five meals. All of them were superb. The staff was warm friendly and courteous. The atmosphere was pleasant.“

“We go to Yellowstone Cafe every time we are passing through St. Louis. The Walleye fish dinner is their speciality but all their fish dinners are excellent. In our party our order consisted of Crabcakes, Frog legs, and of course the Walleye.
Three nights a week they offer a kids special platter for 99 cents! What a bonus for parents. Their French fries are very good! The Green Goddess dressing is excellent on their house salad.
The atmosphere is casual, so come as you are.“

“Young's is the place to get Fried Chicken!! Always fresh and perfectly seasoned, not greasy and with a lite crispy coating. All of their food is cooked to order and delicious. If you have not been there, you are missing out on a great experience!!!!“

“We had an amazing time this evening. Met the owner who was awesome and had the best service imaginable. We will definitely be back!“

“My wife and I celebrated our 3-year anniversary here, and the experience was absolutely unforgettable. I called ahead and asked the staff if they could help me surprise my wife for our anniversary dinner. All I told them was, “I’m planning to bring my wife here for our first time to celebrate our 3-year anniversary. Please help me make it a memorable experience for her. She doesn’t know about this.” From that moment on, the staff went above and beyond for us. They were incredibly kind, helpful, and accommodating. They spent time with me on the phone suggesting ideas and helping plan the entire evening. As soon as we walked through the front doors, we were greeted with warm smiles and escorted to our table. While my wife was admiring the beautiful and cozy atmosphere, the staff gave me the reassuring “we got you” signal, allowing me to sit back, relax, and enjoy the night with her. The evening turned out even better than I expected. Every moment left my wife amazed, and she had a smile on her face the entire night. Thank you to all of the amazing staff members for making our anniversary so special. We officially found our new favorite place for dinner dates. I would 100% recommend this restaurant to anyone. Thank you again, Annie Gunn's!“

“Great food every time! Friendly service. Small neighborhood place that's very well run. The owners grew up in the restaurant business and are the niece and nephew of Al Baker, the famous Clayton restaurateur from 1960's-1994. They get amazing specials in like Chilean Sea Bass and south African lobster tails. Fair prices too.......

Just visited again today and great as always. Come here every time I'm in St. Louis.“

“always great so many choices great service“

“Thoroughly impressed with the teamwork going on at Culver’s in Eureka, Illinois. We dropped in with 20 guests and served quick with many smiles. Manager has and is running a good crew. Bravo. Thanks again!“

“Really good food! Fantastic service, very good food selection, simply outstanding.“

“We always enjoy stopping for a bite at Big Chiefs. The patio is especially nice and would be even better if they would turn off the fans at night when it's cooler! It is a rustic place but the food is always good and they have some unique dishes, if you are tired of the same old bar food.“

“I'm coming back simply because John's customer service was exceptional! Keep up the good work John! I made him pose for the photo!“

“5 star food and service!!“

“A hole in the wall kinda place in the industrial district. Literally the best chicken quesadilla I've ever had in my life. My bf had a slider and biscuits and gravy. Everyone was priced perfectly for what it was. Great service as well. Worth checking out and for sure will be back when back in St. Louis.“

“My company, MARIS, held a dinner four our retiring CEO on Friday evening and it was absolutely wonderful! I worked with Jade in planning the event and she was very responsive and helpful. She and Jasmin took care of all the attendees and provided superb service. Our food was excellent and the room was set just as planned. I would highly recommend Bishop’s Post for your next event. They will not disappoint. Thank you Jade, Jasmin, and staff for making our party a success!“

“The chicken sandwich & tots were great but the cheese steak burrito was 90% rice. they forgot the meat, cheese & seasoning.“

“It can be noisy when it’s crowded. The food is excellent. Service is great.“

“We had our company holiday party here and they did an amazing job. the ambience was PERFECT, food was amazing, drinks were awesome and the staff was delightful. The evening was a huge hit with everyone, I'm certain many of us will be back for a dinner or group event, can't go wrong.“

“Very customer oriented..it’s always good never disappoints“

“I had the most kind and friendly service at this location with an employee named Joseph. He is such a hardworker and always wears a smile on his face. Because of him, ill definitely be back! The food was phenomenal as well“

“PJs is a fantastic bar and grill“

“My family love's Polly's. Great atmosphere ❤️“

“Culver's is a really great place and the food there is really great and very delicious. They also have nice desserts there you should try.“

“Hidden gem! It's like eating at your favorite, sweet grandmother's house. Hospitality you just dont see anymore... before we even ordered they brought out a Mickey Mouse pancake for my 2 year old. Tracey was great and played with my kiddo so mama can actually eat... Sandy cooked everything to perfection and was very personable. Prices are VERY reasonable... so no guilt for eating out in this economy. It seems they have ALOT of regulars. 100% our favorite new breakfast spot! They even offer 10% off the bill, just ask them! Can't say enough great things... we love you guys!“

“Great burgers and hot wings. Monday night fried chicken dinners are delicious“

“Our local Irish pub has become our go-to place for comfort, good food, and genuinely kind people. The owners go above and beyond, the staff treats you like old friends, and the food is always incredible. You can feel the heart in this place every time you walk through the door. Can’t recommend it enough!“

“It is a relaxed environment. Always fast courteous and friendly service. The only thing that I did not like the last time that I was there was the fact that I could not find a way on the get up and go paying system to change the amount that I had entered for the tip. It is possible that I missed it. I did look repeatedly and did not see a way to go back and change the amount of tip that I entered without totally backing out of the program and going back in. I just figured a dollar was not worth the stress. All I wanted to do was add $1.00 to the tip amount. Oh well.“

“10/10 will be going here everytime im in the city“

“Exceptional food and Antonio Bartender!“

“Always great, no matter what I get! 🤤“

“This was my first time dining at this establishment. Marquise took care of me and did an excellent job. I haven't had attentive and friendly service like that in a long time. The restaurant is clean. My cocktail and meal was 10/10. I will return and encourage others to dine at this gem.“

“First Time Eating there I had the Cheesesteak & fries & it was delicious my boyfriend had the bacon cheeseburger he said it was delicious as well ! Highly recommend & all the staff was nice & very clean atmosphere!! 5 ⭐️’s“

“My favorite place for a burger in West County. Beer is cold and staff is friendly. Good healthy options if you’re into that kind of thing. Golf simulators, but remember to make a “tee time” which is easy to do via their website.“

“Avocado toast was delicious!“

“Best dinner we’ve had in a long time. The “trio” appetizer was awesome, salads were great and our main courses were incredible. Will definitely come back again!“

“Yesterday was our first time there. Food was really good, will definitely be back.“

“Very nice lunch experience. Half salads were huge for being half a salad. Spouse had the mediterranean salad with balsamic and I had the Charlotte (walnuts, blue cheese with fresh fruit and a delicious raspberry vinaigrette). Absolutely delicious. Reuben sandwich that we split was tasty and substantial. Derek did a great job at lunch. We would return based on his service and our food.“

“We had a 6 top on Friday April 17 at 6pm in Royal Oak. Danielle was our server, she was nice, polite and quick. The 1 appetizer for another couple came with their dinner. 4 of the six people got their meals. About 5 mins later our 2 burgers came. Both prepared wrong (order was 1 burger as is on menu, 1 burger with only pickles). Both were sent back. Waitress came over, realized we didn't have our meal, apologized. 5 mins later a manager came over and said our meal would be out soon. As our friends were just about finished with their meals, our burgers finally came, about 15 mins too late. Burgers were fine. Nothing to brag about, I ate half because I had lost my appetite. When the bill came, nothing was comped or reduced in price. My husband paid the bill and I was pretty PO'ed at him that he actually paid it without asking for some sort of discount. The steak ordered by a friend was super salty, and the chicken on the salad was dry. I know they have kinks to work out, but the place and food isn't really much to brag about.“

“We recently tried The Mexican Barrel House, and it absolutely exceeded expectations! I love that they put a creative twist on traditional Mexican dishes — everything felt fresh, unique, and thoughtfully prepared while still keeping those classic flavors we all crave. The food was delicious from start to finish. You can tell they use quality ingredients, and every dish was beautifully presented. And the margaritas? So good! Perfectly balanced, refreshing, and definitely worth ordering (maybe even a second 😉). The restaurant itself is beautifully decorated — warm, inviting, and full of character. It creates such a fun and comfortable atmosphere that makes you want to sit, relax, and enjoy the experience. The service was just as impressive — friendly, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing. It made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for Mexican food with a fun, modern twist, gorgeous ambiance, and amazing margaritas, The Mexican Barrel House is a must-try. We’ll definitely be back! 🌮🍹“

“50th Anniversary for my in-laws. Space was very clean when we went to set up and they had just done another event that morning. Staff was super helpful while we were getting the place ready. Everything was ready when we got there and staff was friendly and even helped us with music and cutting and plating the cake.“