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1401 Bistro

1401 S. Brentwood Blvd., St. Louis Brentwood

314-918-0403

French, Restaurants
Atlas Restaurant & Lunch Room

5513 Pershing Ave. St. Louis - Skinker/DeBaliviere

314-367-6800

Bistro, Contemporary, French, New American

Like a fine Bordeaux, Atlas grows richer and more noble with each year. The menu is timeless, with attention paid to the quality of ingredients and meticulous preparation rather than pizzazz and the latest trends. Dishes change seasonally, but you'll certainly find excellent lamb and pork dishes as well as a fish of the day and vegetarian selections. The steak frites, a staple, is the best in town.

8 articles
Bar Les Frères

7637 Wydown Blvd., St. Louis Clayton

314-725-8880

Bar Food, French, Slideshow

Restaurateur Zoë Robinson Pidgeon and her go-to chef Ny Vongsaly have brought a touch of Paris chic to the tiny Clayton confines of their new venture, Bar Les Frères. Though the cuisine is resolutely old-school French, the vibe is fun and the décor (including sixteen pairs of deer antlers looming above the bar) downright funky. The brief menu includes such beloved classics as lobster bisque (brimming with actual lobster meat), duck confit and steak au poivre. The highlight might be the Toulouse-style pork sausages, aggressively seasoned: a perfect blend of pig, salt and spice.

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Bistro 1130

1130 Town & Country Crossing Drive Town & Country

636-394-1130

French, Mediterranean, Menu, Slideshow

Bistro 1130 brings Mediterranean-inspired cuisine to the shoppers of Town and Country Crossing, albeit with varying degrees of authenticity. Executive chef Karim Bouzammour, a Moroccan native, infuses the menu with specialties from his homeland; Bistro 1130 is at its best when he embraces this rich, North Africa culinary heritage. In particular, the lamb couscous, served in a tagine with assorted vegetables and chickpeas, is the embodiment of authentic Moroccan cuisine. Likewise, do not pass up the fresh sardines when available. These mild, little fish are packed with fresh herbs and drizzled with lemon juice -- an authentic Mediterranean delicacy. Also noteworthy is fig-and-pine-nut-stuffed pork, as well as the excellent phyllo-dough-wrapped goat cheese turnover. Weather permitting, opt for the patio -- Bistro 1130 has a prime, lakeside location.

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Bistro Alexander

7927 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton-Tamm Clayton

314-725-9999

Bistro, French, Bars and Clubs

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Bistro La Floraison

7637 Wydown Boulevard Clayton

314-725-8880

French
Bonaparte's Brasserie

140 N. Main St., St Charles St. Charles

636-940-9463

American, French, Mexican, Tex-Mex
Brasserie by Niche

4580 Laclede Ave. St. Louis - Central West End

314-454-0600

French, Restaurants, Staff Pick

Gerard Craft strikes again. The acclaimed young chef has reinvented the venerable Central West End French restaurant Chez Leon (which relocated to Clayton) as a casual mecca for your favorite French dishes, from the cheese-crusted crock of onion soup to a killer cassoulet. The prices are reasonable, the dishes unpretentious. The emphasis here is on good ingredients prepared with skill and care rather than showy technique. Consider the meltingly tender beef short ribs or a tender piece of salmon paired with braised leeks and lentils. Appetizers include very good pork ptés. The beer list is excellent.

5 articles
The Brick Bistro

7590 Watson Road, St. Louis Webster Groves

314-961-9112

American, French, Italian
Cafe Balaban

405 N. Euclid Ave. St. Louis - Central West End

314-361-8085

Brunch, Eclectic, French, International, Seafood, Bars and Clubs

8 articles
Cafe de France

7515 Forsyth Blvd., St. Louis Clayton

314-678-0200

French, Restaurants

1 article
Cafe Provencal

26 N. Meramec Ave., St. Louis Clayton

314-863-8400

French, Restaurants, Menu

2 articles
Cafe Provencal

427 S. Kirkwood Road Kirkwood

314-822-5440

French, Restaurants, Staff Pick, Menu

Eddie Neill introduced St. Louis to multicourse prix-fixe meals of rustic foods from the south of France, and he continues to offer great value in this romantic, candlelit space. Choose from among country-style ptés, hearty stews and Mediterranean seafood. Outdoor tables are available when the weather permits.

6 articles
Chez Leon

7927 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton

314-361-1589

French, Restaurants, Staff Pick

The second edition of Leon Birnbaum's French restaurant affects a sleek, very dark look that can, at its best, transport diners to a place where their only concern is haute cuisine. Classic French dishes abound, from escargots to foie gras, steak frites to canard a'lorange. The experience is not cheap - several entrées cross the $30 barrier, and two diners, with tip, tax and wine, will easily break $100 - but there is a prix-fixe option: three courses for $40 (plus a supplemental charge for a few dishes).

10 articles
Chez Philippe Creperie & French Cafe

6655 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis University City

314-862-2800

Fast Food, French

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City Coffeehouse & Crêperie

36 N. Brentwood Blvd. Clayton

314-862-2975

Breakfast, Brunch, Cafe, Coffeehouse, French, Staff Pick

In France crêpes are street food, but in Clayton they get the upper-crust treatment at this cute, bustling breakfast-and-lunch spot. The crêperie is particularly popular with female baby-boomer townsfolk in search of a quick, relatively cheap bite. And who can blame them? Nearly twenty varieties of sweet and savory crêpes (ultra-thin, ultra-light pancakes with an eggy-sweet flavor) come stuffed with endless, gourmet-quality combinations of roasted vegetables, Havarti cheese, mesquite-grilled chicken, creamed spinach, pineapple, smoked salmon, jams, bananas or classic Nutella. Soups, salads, sandwiches, quiches and Belgian waffles are available, but you don't go to Ted Drewes for frozen yogurt, do you?

3 articles
Crepes in the City

500 N. 14th St. St. Louis - South Grand

314-436-1900

American, Breakfast, Brunch, Coffeehouse, Crepes, French, Tea, Coffee Shops, Art Galleries, Performing Arts Venues
Crepes, Etc.

52 Maryland Plaza St. St. Louis - Central West End

314-367-2200

American, Bakery, Crepes, Dessert, French, Menu

Upon arrival at Crepes, etc., diners order at the long service counter, take a number and seat themselves while they await their food's arrival. As expected, the menu features crepes aplenty, but other options include French toast, pancakes and a variety of omelets. The menu divides crepes into savory or sweet, with the former featuring playful choices such as the Beef...I Must Eat More Beef crepe, which is stuffed with prime rib, sauteed peppers and onions, mushrooms and mozzarella. Sweet crepes are of the more straightforward variety (think: Nutella and crepe Suzette).
The Crossing

7823 Forsyth Blvd. Clayton

314-721-7375

French, Italian, Good To-Go, Curbside Pickup, Online Ordering, Staff Pick

The Crossing is offering free delivery within a 3-mile radius of the restaurant at 7823 Forsyth Boulevard in Clayton.

One of the best restaurants in St. Louis, this 70-seat Clayton establishment is the homecoming of chef Jim Fiala, who worked at the renowned Restaurant Daniel in New York. The restaurant's name indicates an intersection of French and Italian influences, which means everything from fresh fish with innovative sauces to Kobe beef short ribs. Vegetables are treated as integral elements rather than secondary side dishes, and even the desserts illustrate impeccable attention to detail.

10 articles
Cuisine D'Art

701 N. New Ballas Creve Coeur

314-995-3003

Cafe, French, Menu

This spacious Creve Coeur cafe cooks up breakfast, lunch and brunch from a larger menu than generally expected at cafes. Soups, salads and sandwiches abound, with such selections as a French dip or ham-and-cheese crepes. The beverage menu includes coffee and tea, as well as wine, mimosas and bloody marys. For fans of the fare, Cuisine d'Art also caters casual and classy affairs.

1 article
Dolche Bistro & Lounge

200 N. Broadway St. Louis - Downtown

314-621-0407

French, Bars and Clubs

1 article
East Coast Pizza

1265 Jungermann Road St. Peters

636-922-7000

French, Pizza
Four Winds

4632 Upper Blackwell Road, De Soto Jefferson County

636-586-5563

French, Restaurants
Franco

1535 S. Eighth St. St. Louis - Soulard

314-436-2500

Contemporary, French, New American, Bars and Clubs, Staff Pick

Tom Schmidt thought he'd open a diner. After a reasonably priced meal at a trendy Manhattan restaurant, he realized what St. Louis really needed: hearty, affordable French bistro fare smack in the middle of Soulard. You'll find favorites like braised lamb, cassoulet and pommes frites, as well as escargot, frog legs and sweetbreads. A classy, utterly unpretentious restaurant in a beautiful space, Franco also sports an elegant bar fashioned from reclaimed barn wood. The mixologists here almost look too young to be this freaking good at making immaculate, heart-stopping cocktails. Franco's signature drink, the Silver and Sand, features Lillet Rouge, lemon juice, a Danish liqueur Cherry Heering, lemon ginger scotch, lemon bitters and an egg white.

10 articles
French Gourmet Bakery & Cafe

957 Waterbury Falls Drive, Saint Charles O'Fallon, MO

636-329-8250

Bakery, Cafe, French, Menu
Herbie's

8100 Maryland Ave Clayton

314-769-9595

Contemporary, Continental, French, New American, Bars and Clubs, Staff Pick

Monarch owners Aaron Teitelbaum and Jeff Orbin reopened St. Louis’ beloved Cafe Balaban as an homage to its late founder, Herbie Balaban. Soak up some history with your meal in Herbie’s traditional French-style bistro, the opulent inside bar and lounge or bask in the sun on the new outdoor patio. The menu offers contemporary bistro fare with emphasis on fresh caught seafood and seasonal pairings. You never know who you’ll see at Herbies, a nostalgic St. Louis favorite. Indulge in brunch on Sundays and check out excellent bands on the weekends in the lounge.

8 articles
King Louie's

3800 Chouteau Ave. St. Louis - Tower Grove

314-241-5100

American, Deli, French, Sandwiches, Traditional, Menu

3 articles
Kirk's American Bistro & Bar

512 N. Euclid Ave. St. Louis - Central West End

314-361-1456

American, Brunch, French, Traditional

3 articles
La Bonne Bouchée

12344 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur

314-576-6606

French, Restaurants, Staff Pick, Menu

Whether it's a croissant for breakfast, croque monsieur or a vol au vent for lunch or a pté at dinner, La Bonne Bouchée is a moderately priced trip to the sidewalks of Paris, casual and vaguely 1970s in atmosphere. The entry also boasts one of the best retail bakeries in town for those who favor the French ptisserie style.

1 article
The Melting Pot

294 Lamp And Lantern Village, Chesterfield Town & Country

636-207-6358

Asian, Asian Fusion, Dessert, Fine Dining, Fondue, French, Specialties, Bars and Clubs, Menu
Molly's in Soulard

816 Geyer Ave. St. Louis - Soulard

314-241-6200

Bistro, Cajun, Contemporary, Creole, French, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Staff Pick, Menu

Soulard nightlife fixture Molly's has turned its former next-door neighbor Norton's into a bistro, with a Creole-influenced menu developed by chef Eric Brenner of Moxy. As at Moxy, the best dishes at Molly's are thoughtful but unpretentious - simply put: good food. Consider the duck breast in a light, sweet apricot-bourbon sauce or the tremendous Berkshire pork chop in an apple-brandy demiglace. Because this is a bistro, steak is available: filet or the less tender but often tastier hanger cut. The latter is topped with a poached egg - a nifty twist on the classic steak-and-egg pairing. Appetizers include "Etouffée Lasagna" with crawfish and andouille, and seared scallops with red beans and rice.

2 articles
Nico

6525 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis University City

314-727-0200

Contemporary, French, Italian, Mediterranean, Spanish

The “younger brother” of popular and critical Soulard success Franco eschews its older sibling’s French-bistro leanings for a broader Mediterranean flavor. Dishes range from tapas like fried almonds to housemade pappardelle in an Italian pork ragu to lamb spiked with a fiery North African harissa sauce. The lamb burger, seved with a fried egg on top, is superb. For a pleasant summer evening, grab a seat on the patio, order a “Jack Buck” (gin, Aperol, ginger beer and lemon) and enjoy all the people watching the Delmar Loop has to offer.

2 articles