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Check out the 5 top spots to eat in St. Louis's Central West End neighborhood

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Published on May 18, 2019
Check out the 5 top spots to eat in St. Louis's Central West End neighborhoodPhoto: Retreat Gastropub/Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Central West End has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local eateries, from gastropubs to sushi burritos. 

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

1. Retreat Gastropub

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Topping the list is cocktail bar, gastropub and New American spot Retreat Gastropub. Located at 2 N. Sarah St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 525 reviews on Yelp. Open since 2015, Retreat Gastropub has made its mark thanks to its selection of craft cocktails and brunch, lunch and dinner menus. (See the full menu here.)

2. Brasserie By Niche

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Next up is French spot Brasserie by Niche, situated at 4580 Laclede Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 541 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This spot serves staples of French cuisine, like onion soup, escargot, cassoulet and more.

3. Taste Bar

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Cocktail bar Taste Bar, which offers specialty food and more, is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 4584 Laclede Ave., 4.5 stars out of 492 reviews. Taste Bar serves specialty cocktails and small plates in a cozy and stylish setting.

4. Kingside Diner

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Kingside Diner, a diner that serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 204 Yelp reviews. Head over to 4651 Maryland Ave. to see for yourself. This place offers sweet and savory daytime dishes with healthy options, too!

5. Blk Mkt Eats

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And then there's Blk Mkt Eats, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 213 reviews. Stop by 9 S. Vandeventer Ave. to hit up this sushi burrito spot next time you're in the neighborhood.


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