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Best After Hours Place
OConnels Pub
4652 Shaw St., St. Louis
(314) 773-6600
The bar is open until three on weekends and you cant beat the burgers. A true St. Louis tradition since 1962, the bartenders and waitresses are nice too.
Tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery
One Busch Pl., St. Louis
(800) DIAL-BUD
A true St. Louis landmark, the brewery of Anheuser-Busch is a remarkable venue of size and spirit. From the all red-brick buildings to the stables of the famed Budweiser Clydesdales, the brewerys hour-long tour takes you from the gathering of ingredients to the finished product. As a bonus, at the end of the tour youre free to do some sampling.
Best Cheap Date
Olympia Kebob House & Tavern
1543 McCausland Ave., St. Louis
(314) 781-1299
No matter how you say it, (gee-roh or ji-roh) their gyros are the best in town! Youll feel full and fine and without emptying your wallet. Try the fried cheeseOpa!
Best Club
M.P. OReillys
14 Maryland Plaza, St. Louis
(314) 367-8111
Two dollar drinks, a game of pool or dirty-dancingtake your pick. This fun bristling hot spot is centrally-located at the heart of the Central West End.
Best Creative Date
Kayaking in Lexington Reservoir
Lexington Reservoir
Surrounded by the Santa Cruz Mountains, this quiet and isolated spot is perfect for a romantic cruise in a kayak for two through beautifully clear blue-green water.
Murders, Games & More
7355 Idamor Lane, St. Louis
(314) 849-1346
Whodunit? is what youll ask while participating in a hilarious murder mystery and laughing with new friends. Laughter is the best aphrodisiac.
Best Place for a Laugh
Johnny Gitto's
6997 Chippewa St., St. Louis
(314) 781-8111
For the diehard Karaoke fanatic, this is where Billy Idol meets American Idol. Not for the timid, check your pride at the door and bring your best vocals and sense of humor.
Best Place for Coffee and Dessert
Cyrano's
603 East Lockwood, Webster Groves
(314) 963-3232
Grab two spoons and save some room, The Cleopatra will knock your socks off! Its a decadent, vanilla ice cream treat with strawberries, bananas and light whipped crme.
Best Place To Buy a Gift
Louisiana Purchase at the Missouri Historical Soci
Intersection of Lindell Blvd. & Debaliviere
(314) 454-3172
For all things relative to St. Louis, stop by and choose from books on history, culture, architecture and more. There is something for everyone looking to connect with the city.
Best Restaurant for a Second Dinner Date
The Crossing
7823 Forsyth Blvd., Clayton
(314) 721-7375
With cuisine that "crosses" French and Italian traditions, youll love the sophisticated surroundings, incredible meat and seafood as well as the warm, inviting ambiance.
Best Restaurant for First Dinner Date
Top of the RiverfrontMillennium Hotel
200 South 4th St., St. Louis
(314) 241-3191
For a romantic evening, sit atop St. Louis at this chic eatery at the trendy Millennium Hotel. The service is impeccable and youll relax and dine right alongside the stars!
Best Restaurant for Lunch or Brunch First Date
Yia Yia's Eurocafe
15601 Olive Blvd., Chesterfield
(636) 537-9991
Relax in the Mediterranean feel of this West County upscale but casual eatery. They have a great brunch; the beef tenderloin for lunch will melt in your mouth!
Best Special Occasion Restaurant
Top of the Riverfront, Millennium Hotel
200 South 4th St., St. Louis
(314) 241-3191
If the innovative American cuisine doesnt get your attention, the restaurants 360 degree panoramic view of the city will. On Sunday, enjoy their plentiful brunch.
TOP FIVE DATES
Jazz at the Botanical Gardens
4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis
(314) 577-9400
Theres nothing like an evening at the Botanical Gardens listening to St. Louis best live jazz performers such as the Quartet Tres Bien or The River City Ramblers. Attracting audiences of all ages, Jazz at the Gardens is romantic evening for two or even a group.
Milo's Bocci Garden
5201 Wilson Ave., St. Louis
(314) 776-0468
What better way to pass the time than learning to play Bocci Ball (pronounced bow chee)? Milos Bocci Garden has become somewhat of a cult gathering and offers open court times as well as several leagues. Milos is the place to be for a unique and incredibly entertaining date.
Sittin' on Top of the World
Jefferson National Expansion Memorial Park, Gateway Arch
Other locations: Top of the Riverfront, Millennium Hotel, St. Louis
(314) 982-1410
For a relationship that is reaching new heights, St. Louis boasts two of the most unique locations to savor that special time in your life. Start the evening with a sunset viewing of the city from atop the Gateway Arch. At a height of 666 feet, on a clear night you can see over 30 miles in all directions. When the sun goes down, head across the street to the top of the Millennium Hotel for dinner and drinks at Top of the Riverfront for the areas.
Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher Cruise Up the Riverf
St. Louis Riverfront, St. Louis
(877) 982-1410
Offering evening and daylight cruises, the Tom Sawyer and Becky Thatcher riverboats are an amazing way to see the St. Louis riverfront. Indoor and outdoor seating is available as well as concessions on these oldest excursion riverboats on the Mississippi.
