Best Restaurants in Ladue and Frontenac, MO

Ladue and Frontenac are affluent, adjoining suburbs of St. Louis, Missouri that continue to attract new residents. With the area’s fantastic local parks, gorgeous homes, and small-town atmosphere, these communities are perfect places to raise a family or commute to the city and build a career. In addition to high-end shopping, fun bars, and niche boutiques, these neighborhoods all have a lot to offer in the way of dining. Whether you want a quick lunch to tide you over while browsing homes for sale in Frontenac, MO or you want to book a celebratory dinner in Ladue after making a successful offer on a property, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from. Here are some of the best.

With two locations (one in Ladue and one in St. Louis), Companion has become a staple for those who want delicious sandwiches served on fresh-baked bread and made with only the freshest ingredients. In addition to seven different kinds of avocado toast, Companion also serves a variety of salads, soups, and sandwiches, including the Fiesta Chicken and Rockin’ Reuben sandwiches. When it comes to salads, some local favorites include the Tough Love (made with avocado, feta, edamame, spinach, tomatoes, sunflower seeds, and Meyer lemon vinaigrette), the Prom Queen (comprising roasted turkey, a hard-boiled egg, bleu cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, and creamy Cobb dressing), and the Mexican Caesar. The soup selection rotates daily, but you can expect to choose from a variety of yummy options, including vegan concoctions.

 

Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with a small sushi selection and brunch, BrickTop’s is popular among those who own Ladue MO real estate and visitors alike. Breakfast has traditional options like steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, and buttermilk pancakes, along with fresh-squeezed juices. Brunch offers an expanded menu including pecan waffles, shrimp and grits, and delicious brunch libations such as tequila sunrise mimosas or Bloody Bulls (Bloody Marys made with beef broth). When it comes to lunch, you can choose from a selection of salads and sandwiches or opt for something more filling, like the grilled trout, the meatloaf, or an ahi tuna steak. For the evening meal, BrickTop serves various entrees, among them the wagyu filet mignon, deluxe BBQ ribs, and grilled Atlantic salmon, complete with sides of brussels sprouts, creamy whipped potatoes, or sauteed corn. The eatery also has a selection of cocktails, as well as a wine menu with reds and whites available by the glass and bottle.

 

If you are in the area looking at homes for sale in Frontenac, MO, you need to make plans to dine at Sugo’s Spaghetteria for upscale Italian food in a homey, casual atmosphere. First opened in Frontenac in 2008, Sugo’s expanded to Edwardsville in 2012. The owners also operate Babbo’s in Chesterfield, MO. With recipes from the Northern Italian countryside and Sicily, Sugo’s offers everything from hand-made Neapolitan pizzas to antipasti and traditional pasta dishes. Open for both lunch and dinner, Sugo’s is the go-to local spot for eggplant Parmigiano, fettuccine alfredo, and shrimp scampi. To enhance your dinner, you can also pick from the hand-selected wine list and enjoy a glass of red or white with your meal.

 

 

Serving traditional Italian food for lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, Grassi’s is as old-school as it gets. Originally opened on the corner of Potomac and Kingshighway in 1876, Grassi’s is now located at 10450 German Blvd. and serves reliably delicious food to all of the “midtown” communities in suburban St. Louis. With a goal of serving simple Italian food fast, Grassi’s menu consists of hot ham and beef sandwiches, Italian salads, pizza, and pasta dishes. They also proudly serve fresh-baked bread from Joe Fazio’s bakery, pizza shells from Vitale’s Bakery, and popular butter cakes and cheesecakes from local bakers.

Though there are a variety of restaurants to choose from near homes for sale in Frontenac, MO, those who live in the suburbs also benefit from being just a fifteen-minute drive from the metro and all it has to offer. If you want to head into St. Louis, here are some of the best restaurants to try.

 

Innovative dishes served in a convivial, vibrant atmosphere are what you can expect to find when you dine at Olive + Oak. With choices like charred octopus with smoked paprika aioli, rabbit crepes, and baked clams, you’ll always find something new and interesting to try—especially since the menu changes on a daily basis according to both the season and the availability of fresh ingredients.

 

 

Headed up by local superstar in the dining industry Matt McGuire, Louie is one of the most popular restaurants in the metro area. Those who own Ladue, MO real estate are happy to make the drive into Clayton to experience wood-roasted chicken, hand-made pizzas, and grilled beef tenderloin.

 

The James Beard award-winning chef behind the restaurant Niche has opened a few restaurants since his initial endeavor closed, but none have been as wonderful as Brasserie by Niche. Gerard Craft opened this French bistro in 2009 and has been serving escargot, duck confit, and other French favorites in his charming restaurant ever since. If you don’t feel like eating, you can also stop at the Brass Bar to enjoy a craft cocktail. The Babaylan (concocted with dark rum, peach, lime, Cynar, and simple syrup), French 75 (comprising gin or cognac, lemon, and simple syrup), and Brother Bear (a mix of black lime vodka, vermouth sherry, tamarind, and grapefruit) are some local favorites.

Do you plan to be in the St. Louis area to visit relatives or start looking at Frontenac or Ladue, MO real estate? If so, make sure to put as many of these local restaurants as possible on your must-try list so you can get a taste of the city! Looking for homes but haven’t yet selected an agent? Reach out to trusted local expert Lance Merrick for guidance today!