Central West End Restaurants – St Louis’ Eclectic Community

Previously published October 10, 2014, Revised, Republished February 14, 2015 and April 21, 2015

The Central West End is described as being St Louis’ eclectic neighborhood. It consists of architecture, pedestrian friendly streets, bars, restaurans, shops and multiple nightlife choices. It is often described as “bohemian-chic,” or St Louis’ version of “The Village.” The Central West End is filled with educators, medical professionals and medical students projecting the feeling of sophistication.

If you travel to Central West End (CWE) for shopping, dining or entertainment, Euclid Avenue is a great area. Euclid’s cross street of Maryland Plaza and McPherson Avenue make up most of the business and entertainment areas of the CWE. Within this area lies more than 125 shops, boutiques, galleries, cafes, bistros, pubs, bars, salons and many other types of businesses. It is a wonderful area to visit or live.

Additionally, there are thousands of apartments and condominiums that offer urban living opportunities for all income levels. Some of the cities largest employers are just a walk away including BJC Medical center and Washington University School of Medicine. Therefore, hundreds or even thousands of healthcare professionals and/or students live in CWE.

Just south on Kingshighway lies The Hill. Another wonderful destination for those that love Italian foods and atmosphere and to the west lies Forest Park.

As for restaurants in the Central West End area they are:

• 2Shae Cafe – 275 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-5333
• Atlas – 5513 Pershing Avenue, St Louis, MO 63112 – Phone 314-367-6800
• Bar Italia – #13 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, 63108 – Phone 314-361-7010
• Bar Louis – 14 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-678-3385
• Bissinger’s Chocolatier – 32 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63040 – Phone 314-367-7750
• Bixby’s – Missouri Historical Museum, Forest Park, St Louis, MO – Phone 314-361-7313
• Boathouse Cafe’ – Government Drive, Forest Park, St Louis, MO – Phone 314-367-2224
• Brassiere by Niche – 4580 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-454-0600
• Brennan’s Central West End – 4659 Maryland Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-9444
• Cafe Osage – 4605 Olive Street, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-454-6868
• Central Cafe & Bakery – 331 N Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-875-0657
• Central Table Food Hall – 23 South Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-932-5595
• Chaser’s – 212 N Kingshighway, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-1589
• Chi Bar – 4 N Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-2209
• Chong Wah – 4129 Lindell Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-652-7202
• Coffee Cartel – 2 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-454-0000
• Crepes, Etc. – 52 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-2200
• Cucina Pazzo – 392 N Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-696-8400
• Culpepper’s – 300 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-2828
• DeMun Oyster Bar – 740 Demun Avenue, St Louis, MO 63105 – Phone 314-725-0322
• Dressel’s – 419 North Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-1060
• Drunken Fish – 1 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-4222
• Eau Cafe & Bistro – 212 N Kingshighway, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-454-9000
• Einstein Brothers Bagels – 2 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-7999
• Evangelines Music Hall & Bistro – 512 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314367-3644
• Forest Park Cafe – 6101 Government Drive, St Louis, MO 63110 – Phone 314-367-2224
• Froyo – 4663 Maryland Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-932-5574
• Herbie’s Restaurant – 405 N Kingshighway, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-769-9595
• India’s Rasoi – 4565 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-6911
• J & A’s Bar & Grill – 10 N Newstead Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-534-0335
• Juharis Deli – 3311 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-0922
• Juniper – 360 N Boyle Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-329-7696
• Kaldi’s Coffee House – 700 De Mun Avenue, St Louis, MO 63105 – Phone 314-727-9955
• Kampai Sushi Bar – 4949 W Pine Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-2020
• Kopperman’s Specialty & Deli – N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-0100
• Lester’s Sports Bar & Grill – 4651 Maryland Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-932-6040
• Little Saigon – 10 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-8881
• Llywelyn’s Pub – 4747 McPherson, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-3003
• Marquee Cafe – 212 N Kingshighway, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-633-3200
• Moxy Bistro – 4585 Laclede, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-4848
• Northwest Coffee Roasting – 4251 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-371-4600
• OR Smoothie & Cafe – 3 N Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-8883
• Pasta House – 313 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-1144
• Pickles Deli – 22 N Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-3095
• Pi Pizzeria – 400 N Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-4300
• Pure Vegan – 307 Belt, St Louis, MO 63112 – Phone 314-932-5144
• Racanelli’s New York Pizzeria – 12 S Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-7866
• Scape American Bistro – 48 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-7227
• Scottish Arms – 8 South Sarah Street, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-535-0551
• St Louis Coffee Oasis & Mediterranean – 8 S Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-6666
• St Louis Italian Restaurant – 310 De Baliviere Avenue, St Louis, MO 63112 – Phone 314-367-7788
• St Louis Kitchen – 827 N Kingshighway Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-8885
• Subliminal Grilled Subs & More – #5 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-1500
• Tai202 – 235 Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63115 – Phone 314-367-2002
• Tavern of Fine Arts Wine Bar & Cafe – 313 Belt Avenue, St Louis, MO 63112 – Phone 314-367-7549
• Tenderloin Room – 232 N Kingshighway, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-0900
• The Block Restaurant Butcher & Bar – 33 North Sarah, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-535-5100
• The Cup – 28 Maryland Plaza, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-6111
• The Wine Press – 4436 Olive Street, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-289-9463
• The Kitchen Sink – 255 Union Blvd, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-454-1551
• Tom’s Bar and Grill – 20 S Euclid, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-367-4900
• Tortillaria Mexican Kitchen – 8 S Euclid Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-4443
• West End Grill & Pub – 354 N Boyle Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-531-4607
• West End Wok – 4577 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-2233
• Wild Flower Restaurant & Catering – 4590 Laclede Avenue, St Louis, MO 63108 – Phone 314-361-8282

Neighborhood associations and other independent sources that might have useful information are:

• Central West End Association
• Wikipedia – Central West End
• Explore St Louis
• Central West End Facebook Page