631884 Fri Jun 26 08:20:49 -0700 2009 6 8 Midwest 0 4808184 I know, this is a common question, but I ask it again because menus change so much, and what was a good restaurant a year ago might only be mediocre now. So tell me, what's your current favorite special occasion place in St. Louis? Looking for a great dinner menu with a good wine list, vegetarian options, good ambiance... you know. The package. Thanks! Fri Jun 26 08:20:50 -0700 2009 165381 BeckyAndTheBeanstock 1 4808411 In my opinion, not much has changed in the St. Louis dining scene recently. The places that I'd recommend still begin with Erato on Main and Niche. Other places that one could consider would be Sidney Street Cafe, Monarch, maybe Harvest. There are obviously many other places that work to be a special occasion place, but if it was me, I would not venture outside of what I've listed (actually, I'd just go straight to Erato for their tasting menu- my wife is vegetarian and they take good care of her there). Even Niche is becoming more difficult to recommend as a special occasion place due to its popularity (I've found the overall dining experience has declined as it has received more press- the food is as good as ever, but it is becoming more of a "scene" than I'd prefer). Fri Jun 26 09:30:13 -0700 2009 4808184 212226 michaelstl 1 4815887 We had a lovely time and good food at Atlas in the DeBaliviere neighborhood--west of the CWE- for our anniversary in May. p.j. Mon Jun 29 14:05:52 -0700 2009 4808184 13038 p.j. 1 4817355 The best restaurant meal I have had in St. Louis was at Franco a few months ago. (And I am a vegetarian). www.eatatfranco.com Tue Jun 30 05:47:53 -0700 2009 4808184 12584 Doug 1 4823560 NICHE. Wed Jul 01 23:30:46 -0700 2009 4808184 270090 inbiz 1 4877648 Citizen Kane's and Vin de Set are both equally unique for a special occasion. Also, try Paul Mannano's off 141 in Chesterfield, INCREDIBLE but expensive! Phil Novara www.urbanbacon.com Tue Jul 21 11:05:41 -0700 2009 4808184 1095492 Phil Novara 1 4897337 Terrene in the CWE has changed and is one of my favorite places to eat now. They have a new head chef, who i believe has cooked at both Harvest and Monarch. I think the new direction of the food is pretty awesome. I highly recommend checking it out. It's on Sarah St. just down the block from Scottish Arms. Tue Jul 28 11:03:16 -0700 2009 4808184 276689 Balisong