The best Shrimp and Grits in Saint Louis | Sluurpy updated in April

"Friday night was my first trip to your restaurant. I brought an out-of-town guest who was in St. Louis for the holidays and was looking for a nice,..."

Beth Richardson

Emily Anderson

"We were so glad to be back! This is our favorite BBQ in STL; it’s just consistently great across all the menu items we’ve tried. The crispy..."

DT Steffens

"Wow is all i can say! This place is such a gem. We were staying in an air bnb within walking distance and stopped. The air was out when we visited (a..."

Caitlyn Kirchoff

"We wanted to find a beloved local joint for dinner on our road trip through St Louis and ran across The Shaved Duck Smokehouse. It had a warm, funky..."

June Johnson

"This establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating. The inside is rather loud and I felt I had to yell at the poeple at my table to have a..."

M Batten

"Not much in the way of down sides. Its loud because it's small and they fit as many people in as they can; service was slow, because the place was..."

Grant Butler

"Great Service! I'd give the food a 7 or 8. Our service from Kristin could easily give this review a 15! We waited 50 minutes to be seated. Walking..."

Cookie

"An awesome neighborhood restaurant specializing in BBQ and duck. We started off with smothered fries with pulled pork, rib meat and their cheese..."

Stephen Arnett

"Look...I can’t even exaggerate if I wanted to...well I could but there is no need. The food here is amazing. The service is great, friendly and..."

OhSheCameToEat

"What an experience! In the middle of a residential neighbourhood is this comfort food gem. We started with the Cheese fries that has a hidden layer..."

Rock Star Today Podcast

"Best meal so far in STL during my stay here. The food was absolutely amazing, from the appetizers to the entrees. I haven’t had this type of BBQ in..."

Sandy W

"This place is next level. The Burnt Ends are excellent. Fantastic authentic St Louis style rids with just the right amount of smokiness. I could eat..."

Brandon Brown

Broadway Oyster Bar

87/100 (13915 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Mid-range

"Our sever, Carley was exceptional. Best dish is the shrimp appetizer, and followed by blue crab cakes. Seafood pasta is great but a bit heavy on..."

Mae

"This place isn't your run of the mill seafood establishment. It has a unique setup with unique wall decorations. Some of the food options sound..."

Antwan Stout

"This is New Orleans in St Louis! From the atmosphere to the food, it is like being in the French Quarter. The food was amazing. We started with some..."

David Petetson

"A must go place I visit every time I’m in St Louis. New Orleans Cajun food in the Midwest. Right by the park and delicious affordable food. Make..."

Jon Stevanovich

"The fried alligator is delicious!!! I will be paying the Oyster bar another visit for sure! Everything was so tasty! The enchiladas are a must try!..."

Precious Whitener

"Cant go wrong with Broadway Oyster Bar. The food is always on point, I got the Shrimp Voodoo Po’boy, Cajun tequila wings, and garlic cream..."

Theo

"Oysters, I freaking love them. The food is quite good here. Came as a group of 6 for my friend's birthday, and they hooked us up with a free bread..."

ShoKill ! (ShoKill)

"My first time visiting the Broadway Oyster Bar and wow was I delighted 😁 I ordered the Oyster Medley without the Rockefeller, a raw Gulf Oyster..."

Liyah Smith

"Very unique restaurant nestled in the heart of St. Louis. Interesting and welcoming vibe. Ordered the mussels and Seafood Gumbo. Both were..."

Justin Grigg

"We happened to drive by and saw the restaurant which drew us in & had to loop back a bit later! We were able to be seated fairly quickly. The..."

Simran Manhas

"Great place for casual dining. The comfort food menu was awesome! I ordered the red snapper encrusted with shrimp and crab meat, and the dish did not..."

Bryan Heard

"We always enjoy coming here. The food is great. They enclose the patio in the fall and winter months. This is where the bands play, and it gets loud..."

Meshelle B

"My boyfriend took me here for the first time. It was amazing. All around, great!! Highly suggest the shrimp voodoo tacos and the alligator sausage..."

Nichole Gruen

"Great atmosphere and extremely pleased with the service. The food, however, left something to be desired. Jambalaya was great, but the muffuletta had..."

Maria C

"SO DAMN GOOD! The Shrimp Cheesecake is one of the most unique but amazing meals i’ve had in a very long time! Staff was amazing aswell, really went..."

Koshi

"Food was insane! The best shrimp tacos & Parmesan garlic fries I’ve ever had! The seafood pasta and crab cakes were also so delicious. We would..."

Abbey Sharp

"Walking the dog through downtown St. Louis near Ballpark Village, and was simply looking for a spot that was dog friendly to chill out and have a..."

Matt Pietri

"This places was AMAZING - it was on my list to go to but didn’t think we’d make it, stopped in for some lunch and had the voodoo shrimp pop boy...."

Diana Eide

"If you are in Saint Louis and want a great chilled local experience - with fantastic service and food - visit! The vibe is chilled and rustic but as..."

Catherine Toolan

Sister Cities Cajun

85/100 (1071 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Found this place at random, and instantly fell in love. The two owner's are some of the nicest people you'll ever meet, and have a true love for what..."

Laurel Baechle

"Great food! The blackened catfish, ban pork steak, and gumbo were wonderful. Their homemade chips were so thin and crispy with just the right Cajun..."

Kevin LeJeune Rogers

"Go here. Seriously, go here for the best food at the best price. This is the real..."

Larry Heugatter

"Our 16 month old son loved the gumbo so much that he said "gumbo" for the first time! Great food and awesome..."

Melissa McGuire Russell

"Wow...great food, great service...we will be back soon! We can't decide what we liked the best of all the food we ordered. The mussels...DELISH...the..."

Diane Berg Gillaspie

"Nachos are to die for. Fried potato salad is..."

Brandy Bold

"Food so good, I feel ignorant for never having eaten here..."

Ken Chappell

"best Cajun food ever..."

Jan Todd

"SO good! The Cajun Nachos and the Cajun Pasta are delicious! We just ate dinner, are completely stuffed, and I already want to go back for more...."

Lisa Whitmire

"Great Gumbo and Shrimp Taco's.. It was our second time there,can't wait to go..."

Marianne LaMartina

"Delicious!!!!! Wish I lived..."

Jodi Flieg

"Sister Cities Cajun on South Broadway is a Cajun Dream! The authenticity shines through in every bite, with their chef-driven cuisine crafted from..."

Sara Govero

"Excellent Cajun cuisine by an authentic low-country Louisiana Cajun and his wife! Great service, ambience with a friendly atmosphere. Sister Cities..."

KEN MARTIN

"I’m constantly on the prowl to try places I haven’t been in hopes to stumble upon some next level chicken. I read about the wings here in an..."

Rusty Shackleford

"This place is amazing! My family and I dined in on a Monday evening; I am always super self-conscious about my younger children's behavior in public..."

Aigner Miles

"So nice that there was seating available upon their opening hours of noon on Sunday. An explosion of flavors in my sesame hoisin bowl. I chose..."

Rocio De Santiago

"Our first visit on a quiet Monday night was very enjoyable. Large beer and bar selection, including several appealing wine choices. My picky, gumbo..."

Kathy Lannert

"If u ever travel to St.Louis please come here!!! The food is the BEST I’ve EVER tasted. I bought the gumbo, chicken and sausage jambalaya, hot..."

Charlese H. M

"Came in this past Saturday with a group of friends and we loved everything we ordered! I really loved the smoked wings and the corn..."

Derrick Hines

"Stopped in late afternoon and loved it. Huge bar, great food. Best shrimp I have had in St Louis. Can't wait to go..."

Kim Phillips

"Super cute little place - the food was good, but not quite what I'm used to in Southern, cajun food. I'm glad we tried it, but probably won't..."

A R

The Dark Room

"Went for the Rocky Maverick show 10/16 and it was my first time on this side of the venue. I walked in and the guy who greeted me looked at the..."

Jessica Wiley

"The waiters are very nice, outgoing and fast. The food was bigger than I expected (which was perfect). There is a free jazz jam every Wednesday with..."

Alexander Adam

"Cocktails were solid. Service was great. Shout out to Jazz. She was great with the recommendations and service. They have live music here on the..."

Marit Ivory

"Jimmy and The Joes was a wonderful way to end my thanksgiving break!!! The venue was clean and the staff were friendly!! I look forward to seeing..."

erica williams

"The atmosphere and ambiance is lovely. The service and the food was great. The musical act was amazing. I’m not sure who they use to do payments..."

Neci Green

"Ordered nachos not that good. The beef was microwaved. By the time it got to the table the meat started to look burnt & old looking. The bar was a..."

Leonard LePool

"Really delicious brunch food. Dined here for dinner one night after the symphony @ Powell Hall (in walking distance) and didn't have a reservation..."

Brittany Walls

"Nice atmosphere, easy parking. I love that they feature different live artists via the Kranzberg Foundation. The food and drinks are good as well and..."

TiKeysha Barnhart

"Love love love this place. We usually go over after the Symphony for some jazz and a few drinks. The beer and wine selection are excellent, and we've..."

Joshua Williams

"First timer celebrating husband birthday, had a great time. Granity was a little extensive to us. Nice atmosphere definitely a difference than the..."

Babette Perkins-anderson

"This is my first time visit in the dark room, and I absolutely loved it. The food was great. The atmosphere was gorgeous and the bands I cannot stop..."

Black Queen

"Great social distanced outdoor concert, lovely food, neat cocktails and super friendly people. Will definitely..."

Faisal Sheikh

"Food was great, the vocalist (Anita Jackson) was amazing, along with her band. We went there based off of someone's recommendation and could not have..."

Evelyn Marie

"Had the smoked salmon eggs Benedict and it was some of the best hollandaise sauce I’ve had in a long time, so rich with flavor. The eggs were..."

Mary Foshage

"The experience was great even walking through the door! My party & I were all greeted with jokes and smiles. The staff are really attentive and..."

Serene Johnson

"Food was pretty good, but the drinks were awesome. Love jazz nights and..."

E. Caldwell

"This is an exciting venue. There's actually four venues in the building of The Grandel! When you come to The Dark Room you are in the middle of it..."

Lilian Dodenhoff

"Went to a "Listening Experience" to see AJ McQueen. Had a Gr8..."

Cedric Bunche

Evangeline's Bistro

82/100 (1709 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great place with a fantastic owner,snarky bartender and delicious food and drinks! The atmosphere is top notch, and as someone who once lived in New..."

Rachel Maxann

"Had the biscuits and gravy. Just right amount of gravy and androuille sausage taste. The biscuits almost melt in the mouth. The jazz band was superb...."

Vicki Carpenter

"Wow! This has been one of the best creole/Cajun restaurants I’ve been too! Visiting from Texas and having visited several New Orleans restaurants...."

Candace Oliver (Khandie_Eats)

"Super cute. I had been here previously for food and drinks and it was good! I just went over the weekend and saw a live band there for the first..."

Gracie Gralike

"First time in last night, had a great experience. Bartender was friendly, professional and fun. Jazz trio was great, requested a few songs and they..."

Kelly Conzelman

"We had so much fun at brunch! The band playing was great to listen to while we tapped our feet sipping on our Bloody Mary’s. Food was good. We had..."

Shari Whay, St. Louis Realtor

"Love this place!! Don, the owner, was friendly and personable. Lizzy, our server, was fabulous. Our food was delicious. The music was great. The..."

Jessica

"Excellent food, lots of flavor. Gumbo, red beans and rice, seafood, steak, it is always qualify. Steve is a great bartender, who always takes care..."

charles burand

"I always read the reviews and I have to say they were right. I went there for my birthday celebration and we had a great time. The service and food..."

Dana champion

"The Bloody Mary's were delicious with shrimp, okra, and olives on a skewer. The jambalaya was perfectly seasoned and delicious. The jazz band was..."

Susannah Card

"Atmosphere is wonderful and food is good. I had the shrimp etoufee and it was pretty good. Could have used a little more spice but all I'm all I..."

Brandi Williams

"Excellent food. Not overly spiced. Was here on fat Tuesday and the second bartender no showed. Bummer. Bartender was slammed. The place was packed...."

Tom Krapu

"Didn’t know how popular this place was on Sunday brunch time. Thankfully even though we walked in (2 of us), we were able to get a table in about..."

Seon Lee

"Loved this southern gem in the Central West End. Even though they were short staffed, the waiter was attentive and very nice. We got the hush..."

Robbie Connie

"A taste of New Orleans in St Louis. We came on the first Wednesday of February to find a dixieland blues group playing a great set. The food offering..."

FB Rusty Walker

"Great music, food, drinks and service. I think our server noticed our cheesecake was slightly delayed in coming out before we did (like I said, music..."

Becky Smith

Sqwires Restaurant & Market

82/100 (2905 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Live Music

Wheelchair Accessible

"We went to SqWires Restaurant and Market for breakfast, and it did not disappoint! Hubby got the Creole Shrimp Omelette and I went with the SqWires..."

Melissa Forrester

"Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in St. Louis! The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is..."

Allison Reuther

"Good lunch appetizers the "fish & chips" was a bit dry for the fish and to much batter surrounding a small piece of fish. Others with me went with..."

Clark Ammons

"I must start with peach bread pudding - it was one of the best puddings I tried. And I tried many ;) Great date spot with live music, outstanding..."

Serge Suprun

"Sqwires restaurant was awesome. Service was top notch, wait time was limited and the food was tasty. Real comfort..."

Naurine Royal

"The Turkey Rueben was amazing!!! Like it’s by far one of the best Rueben sandwiches that I’ve had! It’s soo delicious! I had to take my time..."

Precious Whitener

"SqWires is not only a restaurant, but a wedding venue as well! They have a house across the street where you and your wedding party can get ready and..."

Josh & Lindsey Photography

"Known for brunch, this boutique place is a fun to enjoy for any meals. Located in historic chic Lafayette square neighborhood it is housed in old..."

Vikas Kumar

"Great ambiance! Food is good,I'll probably visit again and try their breakfast..."

Aboud F.

"If you’re ever in Lafayette square for weekend brunch or dinner I highly recommend this spot. Unique menu that always offers comforting yet..."

Samuel J

"It was our first Saturday brunch here at SqWires. It's a super cute restaurant that has its own small little shop inside. The food was pretty good..."

Candice Ward

"I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed SqWires. Best breakfast I’ve eaten in St. Louis. The atmosphere on the inside was very nice and..."

Doug Walter

"The place will surprise you, lovely people, great food and just a cozy atmosphere to relax and have a good time. Brunch is..."

Juan Diaz

"What an amazing spot , my husband and I wanted a good brunch and we got more than we expected ! 10 out of 10, keep up the great work..."

Caroline Santos

"Fantastic brunch spot. The hash skillet is fantastic, and the biscuit was phenomenal. the bagel board was very well done, but the wife didn't want..."

Jason Martinage

Square One Brewery & Distillery

80/100 (3638 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"It was a nice cool refreshing day and we wanted a place with good food and outside dining. We picked Square One as we had been there in the past and..."

Larry Jost

"Good place to relax on a break. The patio wasn’t too warm or too cold. Conversations from other parties didn’t travel. I appreciate how they..."

Nicole R

"Loved the outdoor seating. Chairs were super comfortable and the ambiance was romantic and classic. Had the flight of whisky’s and it was..."

Victoria Anne

"Square One Brewery’s brunch was very good this morning on 4/23. Loved the sausage gravy and biscuits. Would like to see an improvement on the..."

Gennie Palmer

"Great spot for happy hour or a dinner and some beer. They do have one of the best props in town if you can get in on a nice day. Located in the..."

Samuel J

"I am from out of town and came here with the family after walking around the botanical gardens. I was worried when they didn't have a ton of options..."

Paige Buschman

"Stopped by a regular spot for me when I’m in the area. Had my usual, the wings. They were awesome as always. Especially since I paired them with..."

Michael Terrell

"My friend said this was his favorite brewery in St Louis. It did not disappoint. We stopped in for a quick bite and beer. Best chicken tenders ever...."

Troy Kirk

"A wonderful brewpub. We enjoyed every bit of it. The beer pretzels were fantastic and we saw many others ordering it as well. There was a great..."

Kirby Thornton

"The place has an amazing courtyard with heaters and fans depending on the weather. The cocktails and beers are phenomenal here and the food it's..."

Lauren Roberts

"Great friendly vibe in this neighborhood bar. I liked the pumpkin ale. Next time will try some..."

Jeff Gottdownunder

"I had the crab cakes, was good. Also had there special which was breaded pork with gravy and mashed potatoes and green beans. Something new was..."

Louis Larson

"Yet another great place to eat in this area. Super menu, good service, very well prepared, and the decor and inner courtyard with fountain are..."

Mark Zeman

"A very cool old building. Food was okay, beer was great. Butter cake is..."

Hollis Gatewood

"Lovely place in a relaxed neighborhood, so very different to the decaying down town area. Beer and spirits selection are good. The outside seating..."

Captain Kruising

"Hellooo!! We visited from miami beach on a weekday afternoon. Sat on the patio, good music and very nice atmosphere. We had a light beer, a..."

Le Va

"We booked a reservation and they had our table waiting 15 mins ahead of schedule. The staff were very friendly and interactive. The food was great...."

kelli griffin

Copia Restaurant & Wine Garden

75/100 (1284 ratings)

"I've been to Copia a few times over the past several years. They were closed for a long pause as they rebuilt after a fire. They were always good,..."

Martha Valenta

"Great food and service - we wanted something light, nutritious and tasty within walking distance of our hotel. Exactly what we needed after a long..."

Amelia Phillips

"Had snacks and wine in the bar, very pleasant. Asked what the house labels were, and we're told they didn't have house labels, they had $5 glasses,..."

Allen McBroom

"This place has delicious gooey butter..."

Ayabear15

"Amazing... our reservations were 15 min late but amazing food drinks and surroundings made up for it a thousand times over. We had drinks while we..."

Crystal Davis

"Wonderful evening. We had a Group on for this restaurant so we decided to go out for a "date night." We happened to go on a night that a jazz quartet..."

Aussie Named Gio Owner

"Loved this place !. Great space, great service in the bar and wonderful and delicious food. When I come back to St. Louis, I'll be back. I had the..."

Davis Foodie

"Great but........... We've been dining at Copia since they originally opened and have been back many times since the reopening. No complaints about..."

Jbendet

"They're Back!. Just got back from dinner there this evening. Copia was one of our favorite restaurants back before the fire; we were so sad when it..."

Bscardin

"Ended up here on a night out on wash ave. Popped in for a glass of wine and ordered the Clean Slate Riesling. The waiter came over with a plate..."

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