As the quality level of St. Louis' restaurant ratchets up, the harder it is to put together our biennial list of the best restaurants in St. Louis. After reading the "50 Restaurants in St. Louis Plus the Restaurant of the Year" feature in the October issue of SLM, we want to know who you think deserves the title of the readers' choice best restaurant in St. Louis! Every Monday starting September 24, pick your favorites in each price point (based on the price of the average entree), then on the final week, vote for your ultimate favorite from the winning restaurants.
SCHEDULE
Starting September 24: $ On a Budget ($10 or less)
Starting October 1: $$ On a First Date ($11–$17)
Starting October 9: $$$ On a Third Date ($18–$24)
Starting October 15: $$$$ On a Special Occasion ($25 or more)
Starting October 22: Restaurant Showdown
WINNERS:
$ On a Budget: The Fountain on Locust
$$ On a First Date: Vino Nadoz
$$$ On a Third Date: Riverbend Restaurant & Bar
$$$$: On a Special Occasion: Stone Soup Cottage
Overall Winner: Riverbend Restaurant & Bar