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Clayton Restaurants
Araka Southern European-Inspired Cuisine
131 Carondelet Plaza
Clayton, MO 63105
314-725-6777
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm
Dinner: Mon-Tues 5pm-9:30pm, Weds-Thurs 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10:30pm Sun 5pm-9pm
Araka Southern European Restaurant is located in the beautiful Carondelet Plaza in Clayton. To match the beautiful scene outside, they have used Schefer Design New York to create a unique and pleasing atmosphere inside. It actually has six separate areas: patio, wine lounge, café, main dining area, private dining on the street level, and private dining on the mezzanine level (which overlooks the fountain!). The head chef, Mark Curran, used to be at Larkspur Restaurant in Vail, Colorado before he moved here and decided to wow us with his amazing menu. They offer the best of both national and local foods. Stop by today!
J. Bucks
101 S Hanley Rd.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-725-4700
Parking in Clayton, Missouri can sometimes be a bit of a problem, especially for a busy restaurant like J. Bucks, but they have managed a solution with garage parking a short walk away if the surface lot is full (and they’ll validate it!). They have recently updated their menu to include a variety of enticing food while keeping it a St. Louis tradition. The location in Clayton offers a cozy yet clubby feel, so it is perfect for business lunches, meetings or just casual meals with family and friends. Make a reservation today for a bite at one of the St. Louis’s premiere restaurants for over a decade.
Portabella Restaurant
15 N Central Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-725-6588
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-2pm
Dinner: Mon-Thurs 5:30-10pm, Fri-Sat 5:30pm-11pm, Sun 5pm-9pm
Portabella Restaurant in Clayton has quickly become one of the St. Louis’s chief Italian restaurants. They actually change their menu seasonally to get the freshest, best food and to remain sustainable by using local farmers and growers. Their wine list is award winning, and they even have a by-the-glass menu that features several different varieties. As part of the “St Louis Originals,well known” they celebrate the fact that they are an independent restaurant that offers unique experiences.
Cardwell’s
8100 Maryland Ave.
Clayton, MO 63105
314-726-5055
Cardwell’s restaurant and bar was a first in the Clayton restaurant scene over 20 years ago. Their innovative well-known chefs are why it is still a timeless St. Louis experience. They have two separate patios that show off the beautiful Clayton skyline as well as seating in private and main dining rooms. The atmosphere is ideal for meetings, dates, or family reunions! They can even serve large events such as wedding receptions because their dining rooms can provide for up to 200 people. So go ahead and try and some amazing cuisine in St. Louis’s Cardwell’s.
BARcelon Tapas Restaurant
34 N. Central
Clayton, MO 63105
314-863-9909
11am-11pm
At Barcelona in Clayton, they have recreated a traditional experience that you would find in Spain. They make your food to order and deliver it plates at a time to create a place of sharing and talking, instead of focusing solely on food as many other meals do. They even have traditional Serrano hams and dried bacalao’s hanging around the restaurant to complete the mood. They’ll even cater! Plus they have live music every Wednesday in Clayton! Go try it out with a few of your favorite people, and start your tapas experience.