Looking to get to know the freshest new spots in St. Louis? From a barbecue joint to a sparkling bar and restaurant, read on to see the newest hot spots to open for business recently.
Form Skybar
Form Skybar is a downtown lounge, offering tapas and more, that recently opened at 705 Olive St.
Resting at the top of Hotel Saint Louis, this spot offers customers stunning views of the city, a kitchen that prepares light bites and a bar that offers a wide selection of libations.
Options on the food menu range from a charcuterie board (with Volpi & Salume Beddu sausages, fermented onion jam, house pickles and a grilled baguette) to canned Mississippi crawfish nachos to a Saint Louis barbecue pork trio.
Pair any item with a classic cocktail like the Jack Rose (apple Jack brandy, Pama liqueur and lemon juice) or a rooftop signature cocktail like the Missouri Mule (4 Hands Encrypted vodka, apricot brandy, Big O ginger syrup, fresh lime juice and a basil leaf). Click here to view the full menu.
With three stars out of seven reviews on Yelp, Form Skybar is still finding its footing.
Interested? Ride up to the top from 4 p.m.–midnight Sunday-Thursday and from 4 p.m.–2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
The Midwestern
Head over to 900 Spruce St. downtown and you'll find The Midwestern, a new traditional American spot, offering barbecue and more.
Located in the shadow of Busch Stadium, The Midwestern has curated an atmosphere akin to a backyard barbecue — live music and all.
Off-the-grill dishes include smoked turkey leg confit, pulled pork, turkey breast, brisket, pastrami and St. Louis-style ribs, which come with cornbread and your choice of two additional sides. The restaurant also serves up sandwiches, toasts, salads and more.
With a four-star Yelp rating out of 30 reviews, The Midwestern is off to a positive start with locals.
Stop in for a bite from 11 a.m.–1 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m.–1:30 a.m. on Friday, 10 a.m.–1:30 a.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m.–10 p.m. on Sunday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)
Oaked
A Soulard newcomer, Oaked is a venue and event space, lounge and New American spot that's located at 1031 Lynch St. And with five stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp, it's been a hit thus far.
The upscale bar, with high-back seats, classy decor and an evening pianist, houses over 150 wines and serves signature, classic and seasonal cocktails. The food menu features charcuterie boards alongside seafood, steak and chicken dishes.
This business has been hitting the right note with locals, with a perfect five-star rating out of 24 reviews.
Head on over for a drink from 4 p.m.–midnight Wednesday-Sunday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
Bait
Bait is a Hawaiian and New American spot, offering seafood and more, that's made its debut at 4239 Lindell Blvd. in Central West End.
On the menu, look for main entrées like the Chilean sea bass, the seafood chowder or the seafood boil with crab cluster, shrimp, turkey, andouille, red potatoes and corn. Also on the menu are its alligator tacos, filled with fried alligator, herb sauce, bait spice aioli and fresh herbs. The restaurant also features an extensive wine, cocktail and spirit list.
Yelpers are liking the new addition, which currently holds a 4.5-star rating out of 41 reviews.
It's open from 4 p.m.–11 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.
POP
POP is a wine bar and champagne bar, that recently opened its doors at 1915 Park Ave. in Lafayette Square.
The spot, which is a part of the Bailey's Restaurants group, carries sparkling wines from France, Spain and Italy. It also offers sake, cider and beer. Pair libations with main dishes like the duck breast, eggplant or seafood board, which comes with shrimp terrine, salmon lox, cured sturgeon, horseradish cream, lemon, caper and dill cracker.
Or for a lighter meal, snack on items like the bacon fat frites, vinegar potato chips or the poutine, smothered in red gravy, bacon lardon and cheddar cheese. Check out the full menu here.
With a four-star rating out of 13 reviews on Yelp so far, the new sparkling bar and restaurant seems to be a welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Give the new business a try from 4 p.m.–midnight on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday; 4 p.m.–1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Tuesday.)
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