Restaurants in Mehlville, MO
Mehlville, MO is a welcoming country community south of St Louis. It is defined by the crossing of 55 with 255 in an area locally known as "South County," where southern charm can be found in every direction. While the small-town country charm might give you the impression of having only a few good restaurants in town, you might be surprised. Mehlville is home to many local restaurants featuring cuisine from around the world
Whether you're craving steak, Mexican, Italian, Chinese, or even Vietnamese and Thai, we've got you covered. If you're looking for a remarkable restaurant that will quickly become your favorite lunch or dinner spot, check out our favorite restaurants in Mehlville, MO.
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
La Fiesta is everything you could want in a family-friendly Mexican restaurant. Their menu features authentic Mexican cuisine, tasty Tex-Mex, and some truly spectacular margaritas. Every dish is fresh and flavorful, and the portions are big enough to take home to dive into later on. No matter what you try, it's sure to be delicious and exactly what your taste buds expect.
What is entirely unexpected is the stunning hand-painted beauty in every detail of the restaurant interior. Many of the tables feature a unique Mexican-style painting. The backs of all the chairs each feature a hand-painted portrait or scene. Each and every chair is fascinating and beautiful to behold.
Tucker's Place
Tucker's Place is a steakhouse that has been a fixture in Mehlville for over 40 years. It's well known as one of the best restaurants in greater St Louis and for good reason. Here, you can find enormous, perfectly cooked steaks, tender baked potatoes and sweet potatoes, and house salad dressing that has become part of the restaurant's glowing reputation.
Appetizers like toasted ravioli and breaded mushrooms are plentiful and delicious, with homemade marinara for dipping. Steaks range from an exquisite 8 oz filet mignon to a massive 20 oz porterhouse. They also have pork chops, chicken breast, tilapia, Norwegian Salmon, and char-grilled shrimp to round out the entrees. The sides are delectable, and then there's the sandwiches and pizza.
You will also love the old-world charm of the restaurant itself. Wood panels and brick walls with arch doors decorated with antique instruments bring the space to life with a range of bar seating and comfortable dining tables in aged dark wood. Tucker's place is casual for a relaxed evening, but classy enough for celebrating special events.
Lemay Wok
When you're craving good Chinese food, head over to Lemay Wok, near the Sam's Club off Mehl Avenue. This is one of Mehlville's hidden gems. Don't 'let the humble exterior or the plastic tablecloths fool you. Lemay Wok has some of the best Mandarin and Hunan cuisine you have ever tasted, and every dish comes out beautifully. Stop to admire the fish when you arrive and admire the gorgeous mountain landscape painting during your meal. You can order takeout or delivery, and if you arrive in person, enjoy a chat with the extremely friendly and helpful staff. Whether you're coming for your long-time favorite or looking for recommendations, you're in for an amazing lunch or dinner.
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Rich & Charlie's
While the name doesn't reveal the cuisine, Rich & Charlie's is probably the best Italian restaurant in town. This family-run local chain has a delightful South County location that features all the core Italian dishes including pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. The vibe is a cool, old-school blend of wood panels and brick with comfortable seating in a spacious dining room and cool stained glass light fixtures overhead. Or you can ask for a table on the sidewalk terrace, a charming space with planters built into the railing.
Each dish is rich and flavorful, with free table bread and endless salad with a few select meals. They are particularly well known for their appetizers like the toasted ravioli and fried cheese and have very nicely sized desserts including the cannoli and the tiramisu.
Thai Orchid
Mehlville is also home to a great Thai food restaurant called Thai Orchid. This charming little shopping center restaurant is a local favorite stop for "knock your socks off Thai food" that is delicious with every dish and course. The menu is rich in flavor with all your favorite authentic Thai dishes, including pad thai, thai rama, and Thai fried rice, but there are so many options to choose from. The venue is small and adorable, but you can always take a big order home if you're planning Thai food for a big group.
Phoenix Cafe
Then there's the Phoenix Cafe, a delightful Vietnamese restaurant with glowing reviews. Whether you're craving an unforgettable Pho or you're after a rich and healthy Bun Dac Biet, you'll find nothing but fresh ingredients bursting with authentic Vietnamese flavor in every dish. Locals consider Phoenix Cafe to be a hidden gem, and word of mouth is spreading fast about this welcoming and delicious Vietnamese lunch and dinner spot.
Living in a Rich Restaurant Landscape
The best thing about living in Mehlville, MO, is that you are always close to all the best restaurants (and everything else) in town. If you are looking for beautiful and high-quality apartments in Mehlville, MO, join us at Canyon Creek Apartments. Every great restaurant in town is only a short drive away, and each apartment features an elegantly appointed kitchen to welcome delivery and takeout orders that you can spruce up at home.
Contact us to inquire about availability or to talk about life in Mehlville. We're always delighted to help new residents feel at home with local tips and restaurant recommendations.