St. Louis' Best Martini 2007

Neighborhood martini bar tempts diverse crowds with more than 120 sexy libations.

Reviews:

• “Avoid this place at all cost!”
• “THIS PLACE IS AWFUL!!!!!”
• “A Very Happy Hour”
• “The Goose Martini Bar in STL is still the best”
• “Always a good time”

Tips: Happy hour goes until 8pm on weekdays and all day Sunday, which means half-priced appetizers and martini specials, including the infamous “fourth martini’s free.”

Absolutli Goosed Martini Bar, etc.

Head to The Hill for a great selection of Italian pastas and desserts.

Reviews:

• “Great food, great prices”
• “Great place on The Hill”
• “DELICIOUS FOOD”
• “Excellent Food, best on the Hill”
• “Best Italian in St. Louis”

Cunetto’s House of Pasta
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A hotel tavern that’s become a quirky, cozy hot spot.

Reviews:

• “Better service at gas station”
• “A welcome disappointment to my negative expectations.”
• “Great bar, Horrible bartender”
• “Pleasant”
• “Romantic!”

Fox and Hounds Tavern
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Another converted warehouse adds itself to the list of sexy city eateries.

Reviews:

• “Perfect for our One Year Anniversary”
• “Excellent & Consistent service, food, and wine selection”
• “Very disappointed.”
• “Too expensive and rude server.”
• “Amazing food, atmosphere and waiter”

Tips: It’s quite a scene on weekends; be sure to call ahead. If reservations are running late, relax in the “loft,” with its fireplace and cocktail waitresses.

1111 Mississippi

This swank restaurant is all dressed up, but has no pretensions.

Reviews:

• “Food was Delicious, Service was Great”
• “Watch out for your girlfriend!”
• “Pretentious”
• “good for girlfriends, not dates”

J. Buck’s

Standard Italian fare, showy decor and a well-dressed crowd woo West County dwellers to this high-end corporate chain.

Reviews:

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• “Great Italian Lunch! Awesome Service!”

Tips: Entrees are big—and so are the prices. Stick to the appetizers, which are cheaper and smaller.

Brio Tuscan Grille

Holy cow. Two football greats score a touchdown with great steak restaurants.

Reviews:

• “No more”
• “The Perfect Romantic Dinner”
• “A Classic Steakhouse”
• “Great steak and service…”
• “Steaks R Us”

Dierdorf & Harts Steakhouse

Dressy West County dining room lures the in-crowd with a retro look and killer crab legs.

Reviews:

• “I don’t get it”
• “So so dining experience”
• “Loved the whole meal”
• “Sticker Shock!”
• “Aqua Vin”

Tips: Come for “Aqua Vin Splits” at lunchtime: Get a small version of one of the many salads coupled with a selection of half-size soup, entrees and sandwiches.

Aqua Vin Restaurant

Washington Avenue’s latest debut serves sushi.

Reviews:

• “Awesome bar”
• “Best Burlesque show every Sat. night!”
• “Bad service, great sushi!!”
• “Great place in downtown STL on Washington!”
• “One of the bright spots on Washington Av”

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