Make a night of it.
Staying at the Chase Park Plaza but not in the mood for steak tonight? We understand. Here’s where we send our friends: our favourite places to eat around town, the hotel’s other spots, and plenty to do before or after dinner.
Our sister restaurants.
Same people, different rooms, all a short drive away in Dogtown.
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Tamm Ave Bar (opens in a new tab)
A dog-friendly neighbourhood bar with a covered patio, game room, live music and local beer.
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Byrd & Barrel (opens in a new tab)
Gourmet fried chicken since 2015, next door to Tamm Ave Bar.
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Nick’s Irish Pub (opens in a new tab)
St. Louis’ favourite 3AM bar.
Where we eat on our nights off.
The places we go when we’re not at work, steakhouses aside. Hours can change, so it’s worth a call before you go.
Breakfast
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hatch’d STL (opens in a new tab)
Skillets, Fat Elvis waffles and house-smoked meats from a father-and-son team.
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Riverside Diner (opens in a new tab)
A family-run south-side diner: big pancakes, and biscuits and gravy.
Lunch & dinner
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Menya Rui (opens in a new tab)
House-made noodles and an 18-hour shoyu broth from chef Steven Pursley.
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Amigo Joe’s (opens in a new tab)
Order the habanero fried chicken.
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Peacemaker Lobster & Crab (opens in a new tab)
Kevin Nashan’s lobster rolls, po’boys and raw bar.
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New China (opens in a new tab)
A south-side favourite for hot braised chicken, crab rangoon and fried rice.
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Corner 17 (opens in a new tab)
Noodles hand-pulled to order behind the glass, plus bubble tea.
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Old St. Louis Chop Suey (opens in a new tab)
The place for a St. Paul sandwich: egg foo young on white bread, a St. Louis original.
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Brasserie by Niche (opens in a new tab)
Gerard Craft’s neighbourhood brasserie, the closest of our favourites.
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Vicia (opens in a new tab)
A 2026 James Beard finalist for Outstanding Restaurant.
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Robin (opens in a new tab)
Named one of America’s best restaurants by The New York Times in 2025.
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Sado (opens in a new tab)
Chef Nick Bognar’s sushi and omakase; he was a 2026 James Beard finalist.
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iNDO (opens in a new tab)
Nick Bognar’s first restaurant, still one of the city’s best.
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Louie (opens in a new tab)
Wood-oven roast chicken and gnocco fritto; a 2026 James Beard finalist for hospitality.
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Balkan Treat Box (opens in a new tab)
Wood-fired pide and cevapi from Loryn Nalic, 2026 James Beard Best Chef: Midwest.
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Pastaria (opens in a new tab)
Handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza from Gerard Craft.
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Mai Lee (opens in a new tab)
St. Louis’ pioneering Vietnamese restaurant, family-run since the 1980s.
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Gioia’s Deli (opens in a new tab)
The hot salami sandwich since 1918; a James Beard America’s Classic.
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Mama’s on the Hill (opens in a new tab)
Red-sauce Italian with one of the oldest claims to toasted ravioli.
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Charlie Gitto’s On the Hill (opens in a new tab)
Classic Hill Italian, and the other famous claim to toasted ravioli.
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Imo’s Pizza (opens in a new tab)
Cracker-thin crust, Provel and square cuts, since 1964.
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Pappy’s Smokehouse (opens in a new tab)
Dry-rubbed ribs over apple and cherry wood; go early, they sell out.
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Ted Drewes Frozen Custard (opens in a new tab)
A concrete, served upside down, since 1929.
Under one roof.
The hotel we call home has more to offer before or after dinner.
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The Royal Sonesta Chase Park Plaza (opens in a new tab)
The landmark hotel we call home, and a member of Historic Hotels of America.
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The Preston (opens in a new tab)
Breakfast every day and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, with a Wine Room for private dining.
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Chase Club (opens in a new tab)
A gastropub with a patio overlooking the hotel pool.
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Chase Park Plaza Cinema (opens in a new tab)
Five screens, stadium seating and a theatre bar: dinner and a movie without leaving the building.
Also at the hotel
- Weddings & events (opens in a new tab) ballrooms for up to 400
- Outdoor pool seasonal
- Santé Fitness Center for hotel guests
- Cutters & Co. barber
Things to do.
Forest Park is across the street, and much of the best of St. Louis is free.
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City Museum (opens in a new tab)
An artist-built indoor, outdoor and underground playground in a former shoe warehouse. For every age.
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Saint Louis Zoo (opens in a new tab)
One of the country’s great zoos, and always free.
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Saint Louis Art Museum (opens in a new tab)
An encyclopedic collection at the top of Art Hill, free every day.
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Missouri History Museum (opens in a new tab)
St. Louis and Missouri history, on the north edge of the park.
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Saint Louis Science Center (opens in a new tab)
Hands-on science and the McDonnell Planetarium; planetarium shows are ticketed.
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Forest Park (opens in a new tab)
Some 1,300 acres of lakes, paths and museums, right across the street.
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World Chess Hall of Fame (opens in a new tab)
Chess art and history a few blocks from the hotel.
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Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis (opens in a new tab)
One of the largest mosaic collections in the world, open daily.
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Gateway Arch National Park (opens in a new tab)
The 630-foot Arch; the museum beneath it is free, the tram to the top is ticketed.
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Missouri Botanical Garden (opens in a new tab)
A historic garden open daily, with free mornings for city and county residents on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
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The Muny (opens in a new tab)
America’s oldest and largest outdoor musical theatre, with free seats at every show.
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The Fabulous Fox (opens in a new tab)
A restored 1929 movie palace hosting Broadway tours and concerts.
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Anheuser-Busch Brewery (opens in a new tab)
Tours of the flagship brewery and the Clydesdale stables, with a biergarten.
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Grant’s Farm (opens in a new tab)
The historic Busch family estate and animal park; check dates before you go.
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Busch Stadium (opens in a new tab)
Home of the 11-time World Series champion Cardinals.