Low Key Date Nights In St. Louis

Oakville · wine + scratch dinner · low-key date

Cellar House — Oakville gem at 5634 Telegraph Rd. What started as wine tastings is now a full restaurant and wine bar with a strong list and scratch cooking. Worth the drive for a low-key date.

East-coast seafood · lobster rolls · special-but-casual

The only taste of the east coast I can find in St. Louis. Their lobster rolls and crab dinners are the real deal.

Creve Coeur · Cajun · flavorful low-key dinner

The best cajun food in St. Louis. Located in Creve Coeur with a flair of Louisiana.

South City · Southern comfort food · casual date

Great spot for casual date nights Date in St. Louis and drinks in St. Louis.

Dogtown · burgers · casual classic

Mac's Local Eats — Still some of the best burgers in St. Louis, now at 5656 Oakland Ave in Dogtown (the old Tamm Avenue walk-up setup is gone). Worth multiple trips.