Spending time in downtown St. Louis? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a Cajun restaurant to a barbecue spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit downtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Broadway Oyster Bar
Topping the list is Cajun/Creole spot Broadway Oyster Bar. Located at 736 S. Broadway, it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,598 reviews on Yelp.
Dine on shrimp voodoo, crawfish etouffee or shrimp and grits while listening to live music seven nights a week. Drink specials are available during happy hour from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. weekdays.
2. Sugarfire Smoke House
Next up is Sugarfire Smoke House at 605 Washington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 764 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite. The restaurant has more than a dozen locations in five states.
Menu offerings include ribs, brisket, pulled pork, smoked salmon and specialties like the Big Muddy sandwich topped with brisket, smoked sausage, horseradish sauce, barbecue sauce, lettuce and pickles. Housemade milkshakes and floats are available for dessert.
3. Rooster
Crêperie and breakfast and brunch cafe Rooster is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 1104 Locust St., four stars out of 1,662 reviews.
Menu options include scrambles, sweet crepes topped with blueberry coulis or roasted apples and savory crepes filled with goat cheese and mushrooms. Wash it all down with a cocktail, craft beer, coffee or juice.
4. Sauce on the Side
Sauce on the Side, a beer bar and Italian spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 358 Yelp reviews. Head over to 411 N. Eighth St. to try it for yourself. It also has local outlets in Clayton, The Grove and Chesterfield.
The eatery specializes in handmade calzones, including one filled with veggies, another made with roasted chicken and capers and a chorizo option with jalapeños and smoked cheddar.
5. Mango
Finally, check out Mango, which has earned four stars out of 865 reviews on Yelp. You can find the Latin American and Peruvian spot at 1001 Washington Ave.
The restaurant, which serves up Peruvian drinks and cuisine, is helmed by chef and owner Jorge Calvo and wife Nori, who are natives of Peru. Menu items include beef stew, grilled chicken breast with mango and mushroom pasta.
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