Dining at Mainlander (8 South Euclid Avenue) is not only a great meal, it's an experience that transports diners to mid-century America, complete with all the period's nostalgic kitsch. But don't let the stylish trappings fool you: owners Gordon Chen and Blake Askew have sunk just as much effort (and likely more) in creating a prix-fixe menu full of flawlessly executed dishes.
St. Louis best new restaurants for 2023 range from a supper club in the Central West End and sushi on the hill to Nigerian cuisine, Indian fare and gas-station barbecue.
A self-described supper club, Mainlander brings a modern, global touch to classic Midwestern fare in the Central West End — and earns our critic s highest rating.
Maybeck's, the cozy Marina restaurant that first opened its doors in 2015, largely flew under the radar of the city at large up until the pandemic began while becoming a solid neighborhood favorite.