50 Best American Restaurants near Valley Park

“We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon and ordered various ice cream treats, burgers, and chicken strips. It was all delicious. We thought it was probably the best chicken strips we've ever had. Keep up the great work Young's! Extra special thanks to Sam!“

“We usually stop at this location when passing through the area a couple of times a year. The food is always very good and this time didn't disappoint!

It was Memorial Day and we knew it would be busy. The servers were all working hard to keep customers happy. Our server was on top of everything!

We will definitely be back!“

“Nice atmosphere. Friendly employees and patrons.“

“Valley Park MO location was very accommodating to a party of almost 30 outside. We were in the covered patio area, perfect for a small youth sports group. Waitresses were organized, food was fast and delicious. Highly recommend.“

“My husband and I just went here for lunch today, and it was awesome. The food was great, and our waitress was top notch. Keep up the great work. We can’t wait to come back.“

“Super friendly and accommodating staff! The decor was cute and of course the food delicious!“

“It was a rare out of town date night for us and we chose Olive and Oak for a couple reasons. They were open late on Sunday and the menu looked amazing. From start to finish, this was a wonderful dining experience. The NA mocktails were amazing. The atmosphere is stunning. We tried several different things on the menu and were not disappointed by any of them. Our server, Jordan, was fantastic. My boyfriend is a restaurant owner/chef in Columbia and to watch him truly enjoy every bit of that meal made my heart happy as well. We will absolutely be back. Many times:)“

“10/10 highly recommend The food, customer service was great! Enjoyed every moment“

“Shawn was GREAT! We came in after cheer comp and I know we were getting out of there at closing time. Shawn was so nice. We never felt rushed!! Such a great experience.“

“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!“

“A Hidden Gem in St. Louis!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My husband and I were visiting for an event when we heard about this spot from some friendly folks at the airport—and wow, what a recommendation! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was cozy, cute, and creatively inviting, setting the perfect tone for an amazing experience. THE FOOD? Absolutely incredible. We ordered enough to last the weekend, and let me tell you—those Brisket Burnt Ends & The Brisket Burger somehow tasted even better the next day! The potato skins were delicious too, packed with flavor. What really stood out was that this place isn't just for vegans—it's for anyone who loves great food and stellar service! If we’re ever back in St. Louis, we’re coming straight here without a doubt. Highly recommend! #StLouisEats #FoodieFind #HighlyRecommended #BrisketBurntEnds #VeganOrNotYoullLoveIt“

“Wonderful place, never had a bad meal ever.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“This place is a HIDDEN GEM! The staff is wonderful and the atmosphere is fun and welcoming. Their food is excellent and they have the best house dressing! They have great specials, as well. Their walleye and basa fish dinners are signature dishes there and are delicious. Will 100% go again! So yummy! 😋“

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

“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 lobby was kept amazingly clean and the hostess (Anita) was vey pleasant and friendly. She offered me a free cup of coffee for dining inside.“

“Awesome atmosphere, delicious food, fast and friendly service!! 12 out of 10!“

“Great food and excellent service“

“A comfy atmosphere with great food and fast service.“

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

“PJs is a fantastic bar and grill“

“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.“

“Not only was the food amazing, but we received first class service from our server, Travis!!! VERY fresh & delicious food with a large menu, fast service, and a welcoming atmosphere. 100% recommend.“

“This is the ONLY place in STL that actually feels like LA on the inside. The atmosphere is fantastic and brightens your mood. A great place to work remotely if you have the midday blues.

As for the food, the sides are absolutely delicious and full of flavor, however they go cold almost as soon as you receive it. So eating slow and enjoying your meal becomes quite a hassle. The steak is yummy but the cook on it is not consistent. The pinker pieces definitely have more flavor, unfortunately much of the steak I have received over the past couple orders have been over cooked and a bit dry. The miso crunch salad is very similar to the Health Nut Chicken Asian Salad (The famous Kardashian Salad) except for two distinct differences. The “crunch” is non-existent as there are not any won tons or rice strips. The salad could really use some sort of makeshift crouton to achieve this instead of relying on cabbage. The dressing is also more on the bitter side and doesn’t have the bright flare you’d come to expect from an Asian salad, making it fall short. A little sweetness and citrus added to the dressing would fix this. As for the drinks, same problem with sweetness. The lemonade is too sour and without the sweetness in their mango sencha green tea, it’s no different than making a mostly tasteless tea for yourself at home. Would love to see Flower Child tweak their recipes just a bit to add sweetness and brightness and this establishment would be 5/5 stars.“

“You know, fast food restaurants? There’s low ones and there’s high-end ones. Culver’s is definitely one of the high-end fast food restaurants. I’m not a huge fan of their hamburgers, but their chicken sandwiches are almost impossible to beat. As good as the normal chicken sandwich is, the spicy one will just blow your socks off, it’s so delicious. And if anybody makes better french fries in the St. Louis area, I don’t know who it might be. And don’t get me started on the ice cream. Culver’s has my highest personal recommendation.“

“Annie Gunn's continues to be the best restaurant in the St. Louis region. We're regulars and celebrated our 21st anniversary yesterday. We tried a few new things this time around. The cream of squash soup was absolutely the best soup I've tried since the fist time I had lobster bisque a few decades ago. The ahi tuna was really good, as was the filet (as always). We rounded out the evening with their signature apple pie a la mode. Our only regret was we couldn't finish everything.“

“The wings here are amazing! Overall this was a really chill crowd with a fun energy. Our bartenders (especially Lauren and Samantha!) were all very friendly and attentive and the prices for both food and drinks was very low versus the quality.“

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

“Up from Alabama. My family took us there.
Best food and prices.
The salad was my favorite of all time.
Spaghetti wow...
So darn good. Not to memtion hot bread with butter. How am l ever going to live without this place?“

“Best salad I've EVER had! Friendly staff. 5 out of 5 stars!“

“Great food and staff! Very attentive“

“Exceptional food and Antonio Bartender!“

“A gentleman by the name of "Q" was our waiter. He was the best server we've had in a very long time. Actually, he has served us in the past and remembered our beverage preferences even though the last time was 2 months ago 😀“

“Loved the food! Initially I was concerned about the venue, but I walked right up to the apartment and after knocking I was let in to a bustling and busy global eatery! They had almost everything you could imagine to eat. I sat down at the kitchen table and was eating away. Truly a bigger on the inside moment,“

“We both had Steak tips which were tasty, but I'd suggest that you marinate them or something. They were rather chewy. Rest of our meals were great! We love Cracker Barrel! You always get plenty of food and you don't leave hungry!“

“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“

“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.“

“I had the best Italian shrimp ever! I shared a few with family and all declared it to be the best ever too! And that’s the truth.“

“Excellent wings. Great service and very friendly and welcoming staff. Great pictures of the different rock groups“

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

“My son and I had lunch there yesterday. The staff was very friendly and efficient. The food was delicious! I’m 73 years old, and I had the best steak (prepared to perfection), that I’ve ever had in my life! The manager stopped by our table and asked how everything was. After I told her, she immediately went back to tell the chef about the praise. And, the manager was so very “down to earth “, and just as sweet as can be. You all are doing a great job! Just keep doing what you’re doing! I’ll be back, every time I drive through!“

“I have gone to this location many times and it’s always good, but every time Emily is helping me out it’s amazing! She is so bubbly and kind And makes going to that location a Joy! She better be making good money and if not give that girl a raise!!!!“

“waited 15 minutes after being seated while wait staff just ignored us. we finally asked the hostess if we could place our order. a waiter came out finally, no apology for our wait. we placed.our order the he never came back. we waited 15 minutes after ordering and never got our beverages. it wasn't super crowded, only the patio was full. it's a shame because they do have good food but I will not be returning. Do not recommend if you ever want to eat. I have never walked out of a restaurant like that in my 42 years. it was terrible“

“Friendly staff, quick service, great food“

“My family and I came from out of town to take the kids to the zoo and found this place looking online for something we didn’t have back home and this was a fantastic experience very friendly people all around! Kids menu was perfect and all our food was brought to us amazing!! Hot fresh and just simply so good!!! If we get to come back and visit I would definitely come to eat here again!!!“

“This place is fantastic. It does manage to stand out from other similar restaurants, which is hard to do. I love their big pretzel and their burgers are amazing. For the price, the food really is top tier.

I've also had service at this location that more than exceeds expectations. Our most recent server was Whitney and she went above and beyond to make sure we had a good experience.

I personally like the atmosphere. You might not. They have plenty of TVs with music videos running, and the rock music theme is weaved throughout the decor.

If you are on the fence, I suggest taking the risk.“

“Neat place with very reasonable prices, but my hamburger had an odd smell to it. It was almost as if it was made and stuck in the fridge for a couple of days. The server was kind but did not visit our table often. All this said, I would definitely go back and give it and shot because it just had a nice ma and pa homemade food feel to it.“