Des Peres Restaurants

The St. Louis area has a culture and tradition that can trace some of its roots downriver to cities like Memphis and New Orleans. Not only does the river supply a selection of bounty from both fisheries and aquaculture, but fresh oysters and other shellfish from the Gulf of Mexico come straight up the Mississippi. Surrounding communities like Des Peres have a strong immigrant background, which brings the many flavors of the world to this Midwestern town with a true Southern feel. Steak houses and Italian restaurants are available to choose from, as well as the establishments that take their fare from the waters. If you reach out a little farther, you find French bistros and gastropubs with new and interesting flavors.