6 St. Louis restaurants to try this summer

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Summertime and the living’s easy … The warmth of summer means we’re all about getting out of the house and experiencing all our city has to offer. Here are some great spots to check out this year. 

Agavero Grill & Cantina
Agavero Grill & Cantina has a huge selection of well over a dozen margarita flavors, including mezcal, tamarindo, roasted pineapple-jalepeno, cucumber-parsley, and even a sangria margarita. To keep things interesting, try a margarita flight or a massive margarita tower. The diverse food menu has something for everyone with street tacos, chimichangas, an entire menu page dedicated to birria, including ramen, tacos, nachos, loaded fries and so much more. Live mariachi music keeps the vibe lively on Friday evenings. This spot has ample space for large groups and is conveniently located right off I-55.
604 N. Bluff Road, Collinsville, 618.855.9200, Facebook: Agavero Grill & Cantina

Broadway Oyster Bar
There’s nowhere quite like Broadway Oyster Bar. Stepping inside this eclectic St. Louis restaurant and bar is like being transported to New Orleans’ French Quarter, and it’s as much a nightlife destination as a place to fill up on some of the city’s finest Cajun and Creole food. Try the shrimp voodoo (breaded and fried Gulf shrimp tossed in the restaurant’s Sriracha voodoo sauce and topped with spicy Cajun coleslaw) or crawfish enchiladas, or just have the Cajun fries with a drink. With live music seven nights a week, you’ll always find a fascinating cross-section of the community here, and this venerable institution has no intention of slowing down. Keep an eye on their site for details on the Shrimp Festival in July.
736 S. Broadway, St. Louis, 314.621.8811, broadwayoysterbar.com

Cardinals Nation
Summertime in St. Louis always means plenty of Cardinals baseball games, and Cardinals Nation at Ballpark Village has you covered for all your pre-game needs. Two-and-a-half hours prior to each Cardinals home game, stop by for an all-inclusive, full-service bar and buffet, along with a DJ to get you pumped up for the game. Menu items include hot dogs, bratwursts, nachos, salads, entrees and desserts. You can expect typical bar offerings, including beer, wine and cocktails.
Let’s go Cards!
601 Clark Street, St. Louis, samg.bz/CardinalsNation

Edera Italian Eatery
Summer calls for warm evenings dining and drinking on one of the most stunning courtyard patios in town. A massive ivy-covered wall flanks the back side of the lush courtyard, which is tucked away from the street in the Central West End. Reservations specifically for courtyard seating are not available as it’s weather dependent; however, people with reservations get priority for courtyard seating. Check out their killer happy hour specials from 5 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday with specially priced appetizers and drinks, including the new seasonal cocktail menu featuring a Ketel One espresso martini.
48 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis, 314.361.7227, ederastl.com

Neon Greens
Neon Greens is a radically fresh produce company serving made-to-order craft salads prepared with greens grown in a hydroponic farm connected to the restaurant. Diners get to experience the journey of their meal through a conveyor belt system that transports the greens from the farm and into the kitchen. Stop in and try one of the freshest salads available in St. Louis, including the new collaboration salad with Balkan Treat Box, available for a limited time.
4176 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, neongreens.com

Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream
There’s not much better on a hot summer’s day than some delicious ice cream, and Serendipity Homemade Ice Cream has some amazing new flavors for summer. Try the Taylor Swift-inspired Wildest Dreams, a Dreamsicle-esque flavor, along with blueberry and peach flavors. Also new for Independence Day is Yankee Doodle Dandy, a white chocolate base with blueberry and raspberry swirls. July is National Ice Cream Month, and July 21 is National Ice Cream Day, so stop by for activities and specials all day long. Serendipity also offers catering for all your special events, from birthday parties to weddings and everything in between.
4400 Manchester Ave., St. Louis, 314.833.3800, serendipity-icecream.com