BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups Downtown, you’ll find great catfish po’boys, gumbo and sweet potato pie. See reviews and ratings. [1] (314) 436-5222; bbsjazzbluessoups.com [2]

Blueberry Hill Head to the Delmar Loop music club and eatery to nosh on burgers, sip brews and perhaps catch a show; Chuck Berry performs monthly. See reviews and ratings. [3] (314) 727-4444; blueberryhill.com [4]

Bridge Tap House and Wine Bar A long wine list complements the inventive salad and entree options. See reviews and ratings. [5] (314) 241-8141; thebridgestl.com [6]

Charlie Gitto’s (on The Hill) The restaurant serves famous toasted ravioli. (314) 772-8898; charliegittos.com [7]

Cheese-ology Macaroni and Cheese Choose from more than a dozen mac and cheeses, including the Mediterranean with olives and goat cheese, in the Delmar Loop. See reviews and ratings. [8] (314) 863-6365; cheese-ology.com [9]

Crown Candy Kitchen Established in 1913 and still going strong, it’s a destination for luscious sundaes. See reviews and ratings. [10] (314) 621-9650; crowncandykitchen.net  [11]

Molly’s in Soulard Alligator rangoon is popular at a place known for Cajun and Creole food and live music. See reviews and ratings. [12] (314) 241-6200; mollysinsoulard.com [13]

Mosaic Modern Fusion Slide into high-backed booths for tapas, including butter-poached lobster with mushrooms and black truffle emulsion. See reviews and ratings. [14] (314) 621-6001; mosaicrestaurants.com  [15]

Trattoria Marcella Fresh, honest-to-goodness Italian comfort foods—from pasta and risotto to seafood and steak—fill the menu. See reviews and ratings. [16] (314) 352-7706; trattoriamarcella.com [17]

Winslow’s Home A 1926 building that was originally a general store has become a gift shop-cafe. Try the spinach, egg and cheese breakfast burrito or brisket sandwich. See reviews and ratings. [18] (314) 725-7559; winslowshome.com [19]