Recommendation for Restaurants in Kansas City and St. Louis ??

[radioguy]

Hey Gang,

We extended our winter RV trip from to Arizona. This is our first time driving through this part of the country. So we are stopping at unique and interesting places along the way.
First time staying at 7000' in the Arizona high desert. Very different from Ohio and east coast locations.
Any recommendations for restaurants / sights Kansas City, St. Louis? I70 to Columbus Ohio? Need not be BBQ place, just good food reflecting the area. I looked at the reviews here and Hi Boy Burger Place is on the list. https://www.hiboydrivein.com/
Thanks to @MileHighSmokerGirl

Any other suggestions?

RG

 

[chopsaw]

The Hill section of St. Louis is an old time Italian neighborhood . Some great eats and markets down there , but not really 5th wheel friendly . EDIT : Plus it would be out of the way . I'm at 70 and old 79 . The hill is about 45 minutes from me .

This is a place we like to go out for Italian . Right off 70 at Zumbehl . Big parking lot , so if you're in the 350 with the 5th wheel , be room to park / turn around .
Foods legit if looking for Italian .

Fratelli's Ristorante | Saint Charles

Fratelli's Ristorante serving scratch-made Italian comfort food crafted in small batches & served in a rustic & cozy atmosphere.

www.fratellisristorante.com

They also have another place , that's new . I haven't been there , but the kids go . So not sure of the access , but it's off 70 also .

Sauci Pasta | Saint Charles

Sauci Pasta™ is a modern pasta shop featuring fresh pasta bowls and thoughtfully made salads. Hand-made daily.

www.saucipasta.com

Another one right off 70 . It's our go to for pizza , but they have great pasta's and sausage too .
The parking for the store is tight , but theres plenty of room to park at the strip mall behind it . Just be a short walk . I park there myself , just because it's easier .

Pirrone's Pizzeria - St Peters, MO

Pirrone’s Pizzeria has proudly been serving authentic St. Louis–style pizza for generations. Originally founded in Florissant, Missouri in 1976, Pirrone’s was built on a simple vision: create a family-style pizzeria where great food, friendly service, and community come together. That tradition...

pirronespizzeriastpeters.com

 

[radioguy]

Chop, thanks for the recommendations. When we do these detours we usually park the trailer and detach our truck. We keep the trailer near the highway, 13'4" height. I try to make these stop overs 2-3 days. I haven't gotten a camp site in St. Louis yet. We like to keep things fluid. Thanks again

RG

 

[bigfurmn]

Carnivor steakhouse on the hill in st louis was fanatic when we stopped by a few years ago. Busy area, really busy on a weekend night. The food though, good enough that I mention it.

 

[jcam222]

The Hill section of St. Louis is an old time Italian neighborhood . Some great eats and markets down there , but not really 5th wheel friendly . EDIT : Plus it would be out of the way . I'm at 70 and old 79 . The hill is about 45 minutes from me .

This is a place we like to go out for Italian . Right off 70 at Zumbehl . Big parking lot , so if you're in the 350 with the 5th wheel , be room to park / turn around .
Foods legit if looking for Italian .

Fratelli's Ristorante | Saint Charles

Fratelli's Ristorante serving scratch-made Italian comfort food crafted in small batches & served in a rustic & cozy atmosphere.

www.fratellisristorante.com

They also have another place , that's new . I haven't been there , but the kids go . So not sure of the access , but it's off 70 also .

Sauci Pasta | Saint Charles

Sauci Pasta™ is a modern pasta shop featuring fresh pasta bowls and thoughtfully made salads. Hand-made daily.

www.saucipasta.com

Another one right off 70 . It's our go to for pizza , but they have great pasta's and sausage too .
The parking for the store is tight , but theres plenty of room to park at the strip mall behind it . Just be a short walk . I park there myself , just because it's easier .

Pirrone's Pizzeria - St Peters, MO

Pirrone’s Pizzeria has proudly been serving authentic St. Louis–style pizza for generations. Originally founded in Florissant, Missouri in 1976, Pirrone’s was built on a simple vision: create a family-style pizzeria where great food, friendly service, and community come together. That tradition...

pirronespizzeriastpeters.com

Rich I didn't realize you were so close to St Peters. The company I retired from had a plant there . I led the team that implemented SAP at the site in I think 1997. The plants general manager took us to lunch most days at a bar and grill nearby. I think it was called The Duck or something like that.

 

[chopsaw]

I try to make these stop overs 2-3 days.

I wasn't sure what the plan was . With that in mind you could atleast hit some Markets down on the hill , and grab a sandwich for lunch . You get in the area , and there's all kinds of options .

DiGregorio's Italian Market

DiGregorio's Italian Market

digregoriofoods.com

Plenty of places to get a sandwich down there , and around me . Gioias is a good one , but just about any place will make you a sandwich . Grab a couple for the road .

Gioia's Deli

Gioia’s Deli is Famous for our Homemade Hot Salami. A St. Louis Institution since 1918. James Beard American Classic Award Winner. Serves St. Louis’ Sandwich, caters, delivers and ships nationwide.

www.gioiasdeli.com

Depends on what your into , but St. Louis has one of the higher rated free zoo's . In the same area as the hill .

Saint Louis Zoo

The Saint Louis Zoo is dedicated to saving species and bringing people and wildlife together. Home to over 12,000 animals, many of which are endangered,…

stlzoo.org

This map shows the area of the Zoo , and north end of the Hill .
Amigehtti's is right there too . They make a good sandwich , but they all do .

Google Maps

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

www.google.com

 

[chopsaw]

didn't realize you were so close to St Peters.

Yeah , I'm 3 miles north of 70 . North east edge of Ofallon , but I'm on the edge of St. Peters .

called The Duck or something like that.

Doesn't sound fimiliar . Remember where it was ? I mean , Construction works give direction by tavern locations . Like " Go past DB's and make a left . About 2 blocks from Little Nick's "

 

[MileHighSmokerGirl]

Imo's Pizza in St. Louis
Leo's Pizza in Kansas City
Smokehouse BBQ in Kansas City
Chef J BBQ in Kansas City
Paul's Drive In (Burgers) Kansas City
Jack Stack BBQ in Martin City (KCMO area)

 

[KC Smoke]

@radioguy, I'd love to make some suggestions for KC. We have so many great places to go I need a lil more info. You said it doesn't have to be BBQ but what, generally, are you looking for? Also, KC is quite spread out so if you know where home base will be that would help too.