Looking to uncover all that Midtown has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a barbecue spot to a sushi place.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Midtown, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Pappy's Smokehouse
Topping the list is smokehouse and barbecue spot Pappy's Smokehouse. Located at 3106 Olive St., it's the most popular business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 3,563 reviews on Yelp.
Pappy's Smokehouse combines an atmosphere of good food with a good time. This Memphis-style barbecue place, featuring slow smoking over sweet apple and cherry wood, offers house specialty ribs. Have a large appetite? Try the Big Ben, a full slab of ribs with sandwiches, chicken and sides. (See full menu here.)
2. The Fountain On Locust
Next up is New American, ice cream and frozen yogurt spot The Fountain On Locust, situated at 3037 Locust St. With 4.5 stars out of 836 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite.
Start the meal out with the Symphony Platter with melted mozzarella cheese on grilled garlic bread strips with house-made pesto, or a signature salad with house-made dressings. Also expect an extensive dessert menu, including the Black Cadillac made with black cherry ice cream, topped with hot fudge, whipped cream and a chocolate coin. (See full menu here.)
3. Small Batch
Small Batch, a lounge, vegetarian and vegan spot, is another neighborhood go-to spot. With four stars out of 290 Yelp reviews, head over to 3001 Locust Blvd. to see for yourself.
This spot has a vegetable themed menu and over 140 whiskeys. Start your meal with poutine made with potatoes with white pepper gravy and chihuahua cheese. Also try the zucchini lasagna with sun dried tomatoes, tofu ricotta and pesto asparagus. (See complete menu here.)
4. Midtown Sushi and Ramen
Check out Midtown Sushi and Ramen, which has earned four stars out of 219 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sushi bar, which offers ramen and more, at 3674 Forest Park Ave.
Offering authentic Japanese cuisine, this family run restaurant is located near St. Louis University. Start with an appetizer like edamame, and move on to dishes such as chicken teriyaki. (See full menu here.)
Also check out the sushi menu for the Crouching Tiger with tempura shrimp, crab asparagus and wasabi mayo and eel sauce, among the many menu items. (See sushi menu here.)
5. Twisted Roots
Finally, there's Twisted Roots, a local favorite with 4.5 stars out of 29 reviews. Stop by 3690 Forest Park Ave. to hit up the brew place and pub the next time you're in the neighborhood.
Look for a menu that includes shared plates, such as Thunder Thighs (fried chicken thighs) and a variety of beef and chicken burgers served with pub fries.
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