The best things we ate in 2012
Mad Tomato Italian Kitchen is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

1. Mad Tomato Italian Kitchen

8000 Carondelet Ave (Meramec), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante italiano · 29 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of 2012: Hunter’s Egg at Mad Tomato, 8000 Carondelet Avenue, Clayton. Submitted via Twitter by @ChrisSpurlock Leggi tutto.

Everest Café is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

2. Everest Café

711 Olive St (btw 7th & 8th), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante indiano · Downtown East · 9 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of 2012: Matar paneer at Everest Cafe, 711 Olive Street, downtown. Submitted by @endoftheshow Leggi tutto.

Pastaria is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

3. Pastaria

9.1
7734 Forsyth Blvd (btwn S. Bemiston Ave. & S. Hanley Rd.), Clayton, MO
Ristorante italiano · 70 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of 2012: Chitarra at Pastaria, 7734 Forsyth Boulevard, Clayton. Spaghetti strands with olive oil, garlic and chiles is “so simple, exactly what I look for in pasta,” tweets @amveats. Leggi tutto.

SweetArt is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

4. SweetArt

8.8
2203 S 39th St (Flad Avenue), Saint Louis, MO
Bar Caffè · Shaw · 53 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: The Sweet Burger was a highlight of our veggie-burger roundup, and the "fauxtess" cupcake, Sweet Art’s take on a Hostess cupcake, is a perfect finishing touch. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

5. Bridge Tap House & Wine Bar

8.6
1004 Locust St (at 10th St), Saint Louis, MO
Wine bar · Downtown East · 103 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Smoky Strip Club sandwich with 2nd Shift Brew Cocky at Bridge, 1004 Locust Street, downtown. Submitted by @dar787s Leggi tutto.

Sub Zero Vodka Bar is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

6. Sub Zero Vodka Bar

5323 Northrup Avenue (at Maryland Ave), Saint Louis, MO
Cocktail bar · The Hill · 98 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Ancho-and-coffee-rubbed burger with jalapeño cheese sauce and avocado at SubZero Vodka Bar, 308 North Euclid Avenue, Central West End. Says @Cerriwin: “omg!” Leggi tutto.

The Good Pie is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

7. The Good Pie

3137 Olive St, Saint Louis, MO
Pizzeria · Midtown · 33 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Chorizo pizza with Green Flash West Coast IPA at the Good Pie, 3137 Olive Street, midtown. Submitted by @mvemjsunp Leggi tutto.

Urban Chestnut Brewing Company is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

8. Urban Chestnut Brewing Company

8.8
3229 Washington Ave (at Compton Ave.), Saint Louis, MO
Birrificio · Grand Center · 79 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Bier and Brat plate. Weisswurst from G&W Sausage served with German-style mustard on a Companion pretzel roll is a seamless pairing with earthy, nutty Winged Nut. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

J. McGraugh's Bar And Grill is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

9. J. McGraugh's Bar And Grill

7.1
8405 Maryland Ave (Crandon), Saint Louis, MO
Pub · 16 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: BBQ pork tenderloin sandwich with fries and an ice-cold Bud Light at J. McGraugh’s, 8405 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. Submitted by @shanefeld Leggi tutto.

Castelli's Restaurant at 255 is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

10. Castelli's Restaurant at 255

7.7
3400 Fosterburg Rd, Alton, IL
Ristorante italiano · 19 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Fried white- and dark-meat chicken at Castelli’s Moonlight Restaurant at 255, 3400 Fosterburg Road, Alton. Submitted by Chris Teske Leggi tutto.

Rooster is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

11. Rooster

1104 Locust St (at 11th St), Saint Louis, MO
Posto per la colazione · Downtown East · 196 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Slinger at Rooster, 1104 Locust Street, downtown. Submitted by @DChen0407 Leggi tutto.

Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

12. Guido's Pizzeria & Tapas

8.5
5046 Shaw Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante con specialità tapas · The Hill · 43 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Pan tumaca at Guido’s, 5046 Shaw Avenue, the Hill. “Simple and perfect,” @Pipes4Strength says of this appetizer of bread rubbed with garlic and tomato. Leggi tutto.

Seamus McDaniel's is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

13. Seamus McDaniel's

8.3
1208 Tamm Ave (at Victoria Ave), Saint Louis, MO
Pub · Clayton-Tamm · 72 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Cheddar burger at Seamus McDaniel’s, 1208 Tamm Avenue, Dogtown. “Medium-rare, no veggies or condiments, with a side salad with ranch. #sooooogood,” tweets @DenzelFoSho. Leggi tutto.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

14. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

9.3
6726 Chippewa St (at Prather Ave), Saint Louis, MO
Gelateria · St. Louis Hills · 254 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Blueberry marshmallow macadamia concrete at Ted Drewes, multiple locations. Submitted by @Wenabar Leggi tutto.

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

15. Ted Drewes Frozen Custard

8.6
4224 S Grand Blvd (Meramec St.), Saint Louis, MO
Gelateria · Dutchtown South · 40 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Blueberry marshmallow macadamia concrete at Ted Drewes, multiple locations. Submitted by @Wenabar Leggi tutto.

The Shack PubGrub is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

16. The Shack PubGrub

3818 Laclede Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Pub ristorante · Midtown · 22 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: The original Shack-Wich, crammed with a selection of meats, plus slaw, fries and cheese, is a heck of a sandwich. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Adriana's on The Hill is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

17. Adriana's on The Hill

8.7
5101 Shaw Ave (Hereford St.), Saint Louis, MO
Paninoteca · The Hill · 45 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Mambo siciliano, Adriana’s, 5101 Shaw Avenue, the Hill. Submitted by @brassclarkson Leggi tutto.

Tortillaria is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

18. Tortillaria

8 1/2 S Euclid Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante messicano · Central West End · 52 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Fish tacos at Tortillaria, 8 South Euclid Avenue, Central West End. Submitted by @iDanLadd Leggi tutto.

Tucker's Place Soulard is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

19. Tucker's Place Soulard

8.0
2117 S 12th St, Saint Louis, MO
Bisteccheria · Soulard · 55 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Salmon with baked potato and salad with ranch at Tucker’s, 2117 South 12th Street, Soulard. “Always get a loaded potato. Sooo good,” says @notjustanotherj. Leggi tutto.

Iron Barley is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

20. Iron Barley

5510 Virginia Ave (at Bates), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante americano · Carondelet · 64 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Seafood barley paella at Iron Barley, 5510 Virginia Avenue, St. Louis. “Best food in the city! Can you say YUM?” asks @Jennifreynolds. Leggi tutto.

Mai Lee is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

21. Mai Lee

8.7
8396 Musick Memorial Dr (at Hanley Rd.), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante vietnamita · 100 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Seafood charred rice at Mai Lee, 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, Brentwood. “Simply amazing,” says @rhubarbandhoney. Leggi tutto.

Nobu's Japanese Restaurant is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

22. Nobu's Japanese Restaurant

7.7
8643 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante giapponese · 13 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Sushi for two at Nobu’s. My order always includes a few pieces each of kanpachi, ika, hamachi, sake and tai, plus a negihama roll and green tea ice cream. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Tony's is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

23. Tony's

8.3
1 S Broadway (Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante italiano · Downtown East · 18 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Fried softshell crab and swordfish “filet mignon" is part of what earned Tony's four stars from the P-D. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Sidney Street Cafe is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

24. Sidney Street Cafe

8.9
2000 Sidney St, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante americano · Benton Park · 39 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Scallops and brown-butter grits at Sidney Street Cafe, 2000 Sidney Street, Benton Park. Submitted by Betsy Gee Leggi tutto.

Baileys' Range is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

25. Baileys' Range

8.3
920 Olive St (at N 10th St), Saint Louis, MO
Locale per hamburger · Downtown East · 218 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Breakfast burger with a peanut butter and chocolate milkshake at Baileys’ Range, 920 Olive Street, downtown. Submitted by @kjs535 Leggi tutto.

Mai Lee is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

26. Mai Lee

8.7
8396 Musick Memorial Dr (at Hanley Rd.), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante vietnamita · 100 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Bo luc lac (No. 89) at Mai Lee, 8396 Musick Memorial Drive, Brentwood. Submitted by @bpgates Leggi tutto.

Half & Half is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

27. Half & Half

8.1
8135 Maryland Ave (btwn Forsythe Blvd & Brentwood Blvd), Saint Louis, MO
Posto per la colazione · 78 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Short-rib bibimbap at Half & Half, 8135 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. Crunchy, fresh, salty, spicy, with a runny egg yolk on top. Just awesome. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Annie Gunn's Restaurant is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

28. Annie Gunn's Restaurant

9.0
16806 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO
Bisteccheria · 68 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Medium-rare ribeye and “pop tart." Pastry chef Danielle Bush’s fruit-filled take on the classic junk food is a sweet counter to chef Lou Rook’s massive and savory chops. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Winslow's Table is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

29. Winslow's Table

8.8
7213 Delmar Sr (Midland), University City, MO
Ristorante · University · 73 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Brisket at Winslow’s Home, 7213 Delmar Boulevard, University City. Submitted by @alammichael Leggi tutto.

Rich & Charlie's Italian Restaurant is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

30. Rich & Charlie's Italian Restaurant

8.1
4487 Lemay Ferry Rd, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante italiano · 24 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Beef mudega at Rich and Charlie’s, 4487 Lemay Ferry Road, St. Louis. Submitted by anonymous via email Leggi tutto.

Jimmy The Greek's is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

31. Jimmy The Greek's

7.2
1856 E Broadway, Alton, IL
Ristorante greco · 8 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Pork chop special at Jimmy the Greek’s, 1856 East Broadway, Alton. Submitted by @GnautyChild Leggi tutto.

32. Bogart's Smokehouse

9.2
1627 S 9th St (at Lafayette Ave.), Saint Louis, MO
Locale per barbecue · Soulard · 106 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Ribs at Bogart’s, 1627 South Ninth Street, Soulard. Submitted by @guerrillastreet and @Thirsty_Pilgrim Leggi tutto.

PW Pizza is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

33. PW Pizza

8.9
2017 Chouteau Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Pizzeria · Downtown West · 47 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Honey-wheat pizza with garlic, olive oil, mozzarella and capicola at PW Pizza, 2017 Chouteau Avenue, St. Louis. Submitted by @big_troutt Leggi tutto.

Bogart's Smokehouse is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

34. Bogart's Smokehouse

9.2
1627 S 9th St (at Lafayette Ave.), Saint Louis, MO
Locale per barbecue · Soulard · 106 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Pulled rib sandwich with baked beans and potato salad at Bogart’s, 1627 South Ninth Street, Soulard. Submitted by @carln26 Leggi tutto.

Pi Pizzeria at MX is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

35. Pi Pizzeria at MX

8.2
610 Washington Ave (at 6th St.), Saint Louis, MO
Pizzeria · Downtown East · 74 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Grove Pi with Charleville Oatmeal Stout pudding at Pi. The pizza comes with salami, red chiles and spicy tomato sauce; I added jalapeños for an extra kick. By Evan S. Benn Leggi tutto.

Blood & Sand is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

36. Blood & Sand

8.2
1500 Saint Charles St, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante americano · Downtown West · 28 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Truffled tater tots, carbonara and house bacon at Blood & Sand, 1500 St. Charles Street, downtown. Add a cocktail, and this meal turns into one you won’t want to end. By Evan S. Benn Leggi tutto.

Five Bistro is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

37. Five Bistro

5100 Daggett Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Nuovo ristorante americano · The Hill · 17 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Charcuterie plate at Five Bistro, 5100 Daggett Avenue, the Hill. The best charcuterie plate in town, hands-down, could be a meal of itself. But you’ll want to share. By Evan S. Benn Leggi tutto.

Eleven Eleven is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

38. Eleven Eleven

8.9
1111 Mississippi Ave, Saint Louis, MO
Nuovo ristorante americano · Lafayette Square · 52 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Wild-boar ravioli and ribeye at Eleven Eleven Mississippi, 1111 Mississippi Avenue, Lafayette Square. Submitted by @craigyoung5 Leggi tutto.

Guerrilla Street Food is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

39. Guerrilla Street Food

9.3
3559 Arsenal Street, Saint Louis, MO
Furgone gastronomia · Southwest Garden · 22 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Duck poutine at Guerrilla Street Food truck. “Brought it to @iTAPbeer and couldn’t shut up about it,” says @Ericstl6. Leggi tutto.

Little Country Gentleman is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

40. Little Country Gentleman

8135 Maryland Ave (Forsyth), Clayton, MO
Nuovo ristorante americano · 5 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Pickled beef cheeks at Little Country Gentleman, 8135 Maryland Avenue, Clayton. “I forever want (them) at every meal I eat,” says @allisonkieffer. Leggi tutto.

Sidney Street Cafe is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

41. Sidney Street Cafe

8.9
2000 Sidney St, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante americano · Benton Park · 39 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Corned sweetbread hash, veal dumplings, applewood-smoked duck and “Snickers” bar at Sidney Street Cafe, 2000 Sidney Street, Benton Park. Submitted by @JasonARorie Leggi tutto.

Home Wine Kitchen is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

42. Home Wine Kitchen

7322 Manchester Rd, Maplewood, MO
Ristorante americano · 25 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: No-Menu Monday at Home Wine Kitchen, 7322 Manchester Road, Maplewood. “Had a burger with a fried duck egg. Still dream about that burger,” says @mizzoudavis. Leggi tutto.

Saint Louis Zoo is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

43. Saint Louis Zoo

9.4
1 Government Dr (at Washington Dr), Saint Louis, MO
Zoo · 240 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Newt Gingrich’s hand at St. Louis Zoo, Forest Park. Submitted by @STLPenguin Leggi tutto.

Riverbend is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

44. Riverbend

1059 S Big Bend Blvd, Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante creolo e cajun · Soulard · 30 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Turtle soup at Riverbend Restaurant and Bar, 701 Utah Street, St. Louis. Submitted by Mike Emerson via email. Leggi tutto.

Taste By Niche is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

45. Taste By Niche

8.3
4584 Laclede Ave (Btw S. Euclid & N. Taylor), Saint Louis, MO
Cocktail bar · Central West End · 73 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Chef Matthew Daughaday is crushing it at Tastes. No dish stands out more than his lamb sugo, a hauntingly tender display of lamb and tomatoes served on grilled bread. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Farmhaus is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

46. Farmhaus

8.6
3257 Ivanhoe Ave (btw Bradley & Fyler), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante americano · Lindenwood Park · 56 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Nachos, bacon-wrapped meatloaf and “breakfast” at Farmhaus, 3257 Ivanhoe Avenue, St. Louis. Submitted by @coryb23 Leggi tutto.

Acero is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

47. Acero

8.2
7266 Manchester Rd, Saint Louis, MO
Nuovo ristorante americano · 31 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Four-course tasting menu at Acero, 7266 Manchester Road, Maplewood. Submitted by @AmuseDouche11 Leggi tutto.

Hwy 61 Roadhouse is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

48. Hwy 61 Roadhouse

8.4
34 S Old Orchard Ave (Big Bend), Webster Groves, MO
Ristorante creolo e cajun · 61 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Sunday brunch at Highway 61 Roadhouse, 34 South Old Orchard Avenue, Webster Groves. Submitted by @GusGusFunBus Leggi tutto.

Brasserie by Niche is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

49. Brasserie by Niche

9.0
4580 Laclede Ave (at Euclid Ave.), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante francese · Central West End · 62 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Warm bread, escargots, steak frites at Brasserie, 4580 Laclede Avenue, Central West End. “And an inexpensive rosé. Best meal of the year by a long shot,” says @kadesoto. Leggi tutto.

Cunetto House of Pasta is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

50. Cunetto House of Pasta

8.3
5453 Magnolia Ave (at Southwest), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante italiano · Southwest Garden · 38 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Vitello con granchio at Cunetto’s House of Pasta, 5453 Magnolia Avenue, Hill. “Veal with crab and delicate cheese sauce, generous side of pasta with free house wine,” says @robhutti. Leggi tutto.

Lu Lu Seafood Restaurant is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

51. Lu Lu Seafood Restaurant

6.4
8224 Olive Blvd (at Grant Dr.), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante dim sum · 36 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: The dim sum carts on weekend mornings contain sights and smells to behold. It’s hard to say no to any of the Hong Kong-style small plates, especially the many dumplings. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.

Tavolo V is one of The best things we ate in 2012.

52. Tavolo V

7.9
6118 Delmar Blvd (at Rosedale Ave.), Saint Louis, MO
Ristorante italiano · Skinker DeBaliviere · 19 consigli e recensioni

Go! MagazineGo! Magazine: Best of '12: Huge housemade meatballs are enough to take some home, which will definitely be the case if you start your meal with a plate of oven-charred cauliflower floret. (Evan S. Benn) Leggi tutto.