Traditional in St. Louis

Upon entering Barney's Sports Pub, a favorite watering hole in the Lindenwood Park neighborhood, one immediately feels welcome. Something about the dim lighting, unassuming décor, cozy booths, friendly faces and the nostalgia of Kurt Cobain's voice filling the air does something to soothe the spirit. Sure, it's primarily a sports bar, but Barney's is a place where everyone can feel comfortable. Come as you are and order a drink and enjoy some good conversation without the usual fuss over finding the perfect outfit that comes standard with most nights out. With luxuries like a row of dart boards, a pool table, several televisions, a long-lost-friend's-basement-esque vibe, and (perhaps most importantly) cheap drinks, Barney's Sports Pub is the type of neighborhood haunt that you wish you had in your neighborhood.

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Beechwood Bistro

1820 Market St. St. Louis - South Grand

314-621-1161

American, Bistro, Traditional

Billy G's

131 W. Argonne Drive Kirkwood

314-984-8000

American, Traditional, Slideshow

Billy G’s, the Kirkwood hot spot, offers something for everyone with its large menu and even larger portions. A significant portion of the menu is Italian, although burgers, sandwiches, and even some southern classics round out the seemingly endless options. Of special note is the pizza, thin crust and cooked to a crispy flakiness in wood oven. The food is average, but the restaurant is always packed to the brim because of its location and self-fulfilling reputation as the place to be seen in Kirkwood. The patio is worth a visit, with several fire features (including a table with a built-in fireplace), cozy semicircle booths, and a large outdoor bar. It’s a lovely spot to reconnect with high school friends for a cocktail on a lovely day or night, just expect the food to be secondary.

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Billy Goat Restaurant and Bar

1449 S. Vandeventer Ave. St. Louis - Tower Grove

314-371-4628

American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Menu

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Buffalo Brewing Company

7 W Broadway, Trenton Outstate IL

618-224-2833

American, Brewery, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Breweries and Wineries

California Pizza Kitchen

10701 Lambert International Blvd., St. Louis Airport

314-426-8000

American, New American, Pizza, Traditional

California Pizza Kitchen originated in Beverly Hills in 1985, riding the "California cuisine" wave that would come to define the culinary decade; the company now boasts 250 locations of casual sit-down eateries with modern, neutral decor and a casual-yet-upscale feel. A pioneer of envelope-pushing fusion pizzas, the chain claims to have invented the now-ubiquitous barbecue chicken pizza, an anchor of a menu that offers pies topped with everything from Thai-spiced chicken with peanut sauce and bean sprouts to bacon, avocado and mayo-dressed lettuce on three different crust options: original, honey-wheat or thin and crispy. Besides the namesake pizzas, CPK offers hungry St. Louis diners a full menu of "California twist[s] on global flavors" including enormous salads like the Spago-inspired Chinese Chicken and a so-right-now Quinoa and Arugula, plus other globe-trotting items ranging from "Tuscan" hummus and tortilla soup to fish tacos and cedar-plank salmon. California Pizza Kitchen is easy to find on Voice Places.

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Carson's Sports Bar & Restaurant

1712 S. 9th St. St. Louis - Soulard

314-436-2707

American, Bar Food, Traditional, Bars and Clubs

Located in the heart of Soulard, Carsons is known mainly as a go-to karaoke stop on weekend nights. The cozy atmosphere and laid back crowd make it an easy place to grab the mic and cut loose on the small stage. When the off-tune crooning becomes unbearable, make your way to the large patio to sip that Bud Select al fresco. But this delightful dive offers great prices on cold brews all week long making it a great happy hour spot as well.

Castelli's Restaurant at 255

3400 Fosterburg Road Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

618-462-4620

American, Fried Chicken, Italian, Steakhouse, Traditional, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Chico's Lounge

576 S. 6th St., Wood River Grafton/ Godfrey/ Alton

618-254-1310

American, Traditional, Bars and Clubs

Chocolate Cafe and Coffee House

Technology Drive O'Fallon, MO

636-300-1388