Looking to uncover all that Tower Grove East has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue joint to a Brazilian bistro.

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Tower Grove East, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.

1. The Shaved Duck

Topping the list is smokehouse and soul food spot The Shaved Duck, which offers barbecue and more. Located at 2900 Virginia Ave., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,571 reviews on Yelp. 

This spot was named one of America's 25 best barbecue restaurants by Business Insider. On the menu, look for a bratwurst burger, back back ribs and shrimp paired with cheddar grits. 

2. Crafted

Next up is cocktail bar, New American, breakfast and brunch spot Crafted, situated at 3200 Shenandoah Ave. With four stars out of 122 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.

On the menu, expect to find Korean barbecue pork, seared ahi tuna and blackened salmon. For veggie lovers, there's the plant-based Impossible Burger.

3. Pizza Head

Vegan and vegetarian spot Pizza Head, which offers pizza and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 3196 S. Grand Blvd., 4.5 stars out of 136 reviews.

This vegetarian and vegan pizza spot is owned by former Wall Street executive Scott Sandler, according to CBS News. Look for the classic cheese pie or the vegan pepperoni. 

4. Brasilia

Brasilia, a Brazilian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 152 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3212 S. Grand Blvd. to see for yourself.

On the menu at this Brazilian-style restaurant, look for shrimp sauteed in yucca sauce over toasted garlic bread or jumbo cod filet cooked with coconut milk, palm oil and herbs on a bed of rice and vegetables.

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