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: