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Your guide to the 5 top spots in St. Louis' Downtown West neighborhood

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Published on July 15, 2019
Your guide to the 5 top spots in St. Louis' Downtown West neighborhoodBlood & Sand. | Photo: Brian S./Yelp

Looking to uncover all that Downtown West has to offer? Get to know this St. Louis neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cocktail bar to a pizza joint.

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

1. Blood & Sand

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Topping the list is cocktail bar, wine bar and New American spot Blood & Sand. Located at 1500 St. Charles St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 274 reviews on Yelp.

Its menu is seasonal and includes such items as gnocchi, fried oysters and pork belly.

2. Medina Mediterranean Grill

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Next up is Mediterranean and halal spot Medina Mediterranean Grill, situated at 1327 Washington Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 246 reviews on Yelp, it's proved to be a local favorite.

Check out the falafel, Medina grilled cheese and shawarma salad on the menu. 

3. The Schlafly Tap Room

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Brewery and New American spot The Schlafly Tap Room is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 2100 Locust St., four stars out of 627 reviews.

On tap, the establishment offers an IPA, a kolsch and a raspberry hefeweizen. 

4. Lombardo's Trattoria

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Lombardo's Trattoria, a steakhouse and Italian and seafood spot, is another neighborhood go-to, with four stars out of 266 Yelp reviews. Head over to 201 S. 20th St. to see for yourself.

On the menu you'll find toasted ravioli, flash-fried spinach and escargot. 

5. PW Pizza

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Last but not least, check out PW Pizza, which has earned four stars out of 261 reviews on Yelp. You can find the pizza spot, which offers desserts and chicken wings, at 2017 Chouteau Ave.

Menu items include baked goat cheese, three cheese spinach artichoke dip and a pulled pork sandwich. 


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