St. Louis’ dining map just got a lot livelier with four fresh openings across the city: an intimate, globally flavored bistro in Southampton, conveyor-belt sushi with robot servers on the Delmar Loop, a family-friendly Tex-Mex joint out on Lindbergh, and a compact café-market downtown. Each spot comes in with a clear personality, from spice-forward small plates to interactive tech, giant platters, and grab-and-go breakfast and lunch. For locals eyeing new options around the Loop and South County this spring, the roster just got more interesting.
All four newcomers were rounded up in the March 2026 issue of Sauce Magazine, which highlighted Mortar & Pestle, Ozzy’s Market, Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi Bar & Ramen, and Takeiros Mex-Food as spots worth bumping to the top of your list.
Mortar & Pestle Brings Global Spice To Southampton
Mortar & Pestle is the brick-and-mortar project from partners Nhat Nguyen and Remy Javed, who developed the concept through catering and pop-ups that lean into Vietnamese and Pakistani flavors. They have settled into the former Copper Pig space on Macklind Avenue, where the focus is on shared plates, bold spices, and a compact cocktail program. According to Mortar & Pestle, reservations and current menus are available online for anyone planning a night in Southampton.
A Futuristic Sushi Outing On The Delmar Loop
Sakatanoya Revolving Sushi Bar & Ramen doubles down on novelty, mixing conveyor-belt sushi with tablet ordering and small robot food runners for a high-tech dining experience at 6683 Delmar Blvd. The restaurant’s site outlines the conveyor format, while coverage in St. Louis Magazine notes a two-tier belt and an express car system. Four plate color tiers, roughly in the $3 to $7 range, make it easy to mix and match. The emphasis here is on fun and variety more than high-end nigiri, with ramen bowls and hot dishes helping round out the menu.
Takeiros Serves Big Portions In South County
Takeiros Mex-Food opened this winter in a renovated former Steak ’n Shake on S. Lindbergh Blvd, bringing a broad, counter-service Tex-Mex menu to Green Park. On offer are dishes like quesabirria, fajitas, and a “Monster Chimichanga,” with portions built for hearty appetites. Local reporting documented a multi-year buildout and notes that the family behind Illinois-based Tequila Mexican Restaurant developed the South County site. For additional background and address details, see St. Louis Call Newspapers.
Ozzy's Market Is A Daytime Downtown West Pick
Ozzy’s Market at 1933 Washington Ave operates as a compact café and corner market hybrid, offering breakfast sandwiches, lunch staples, and a small selection of pantry items tailored to nearby workers and residents. The shop’s own site lists hours and market offerings and presents the concept as a friendly neighborhood counter. For hours and ordering info, check Ozzy’s Market.
Together, the four spots offer very different ways to eat around St. Louis right now: Mortar & Pestle for cross-cultural small plates, Sakatanoya for interactive conveyor-belt sushi, Takeiros for big Tex-Mex portions, and Ozzy’s for quick daytime standbys. At the time of an early visit reported by Sauce Magazine, Sakatanoya was still awaiting a liquor license, so alcohol service may be limited at first. As always, it is smart to check each venue’s site for the latest hours, reservation details, and any updates before you go. Hitting these places during off-peak hours will usually mean shorter waits and a smoother experience.
