Top Best American Restaurants in Grafton

"Drake's Place has been a longtime dream for St. Louis native Sonny Lewis, who owns the restaurant with his wife, Bridgett. Sonny got his start in the industry as a dishwasher at age 14 and spent the next 40 years working his way up through country clubs and fine-dining restaurants before the couple opened Drake's in May 2014. The menu, which was refined on an episode of Restaurant Impossible last fall, includes New York strip steak, portabella chicken with Chardonnay cream sauce, linguini aglio e olio, fried catfish and more."

"You simply cannot miss the award winning, nationally acclaimed BBQ at the retro, family-run Roper’s Ribs. Their delicious meats are hand-rubbed with a special blend of spices and slowly smoked for 12 hours with hickory wood for an intense flavor. Stop in and try a Slab of Ribs St. Louis Style, BBQ Rib Tis, or a combo to sample a bit of everything!"

"Sometimes you just need a comfortable atmosphere and are craving the typical greasy spoon menu choices of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and sausage. At Florissant City Diner, you get all of the casual, cozy feel plus the good food that reminds you of Saturday mornings as a kid."

"Chef and co-owner of Cathy's Kitchen, Cathy Jenkins, was inspired to open the restaurant during a cross-country road trip, and the rest is history in Ferguson. The diner-style joint continues to serve up dishes inspired by St. Louis, California, New Mexico, Texas, Chicago and more. Be sure to try one of Jenkins' signature dishes: The Cajun seafood macaroni and shrimp and grits are both sure to take your tastebuds on a trip down south."

"Despite its name, Just Chicken serves a couple things besides poultry, but chicken is, of course, the star of the menu. Go for wings, tenders, gizzards, a chicken sandwich, a chicken burger or a chicken Philly. Round out the meal with sides; you can choose fries, rolls or even mini waffles with syrup to make your own version of chicken and waffles."

"Oasis Grill offers one of the most creative breakfasts in North St. Louis: the Oasis Seafood Grits. These creamy, four-cheese grits are topped with shrimp, lobster, crab and garlic; you can even add bacon or extra seafood for an upcharge. If that sounds a like too much for you, go for some of the signature Oasis waffles or a sandwich from the lunch menu, like the Best Damn Crabcake or the crabcake BLT."

"The focus here is equal parts food and beer, and that’s a good thing. Wolfing down a salmon BLT while sipping the brewery’s pecan brown ale is both a satisfying, and oddly synergistic, experience. The bar reserves a few taps alongside its flagships for seasonal offerings and featured guest brews, too."

"Ferguson Brewing Company is about to become your new favorite place to meet up with friends. Here you'll be supporting your St. Louis community while sipping on some tasty local brews. Plus, the food goes way beyond bar food, so you can turn happy hour into dinner without leaving your chair."

"Located in Ferguson, Ferguson Brewing Company is a relaxed pub with a woody and refurbished design and atmosphere. They offer house brews plus traditional upscale pub fare. Choose to dine-in or order takeout or delivery from them."

"Despite surrounding unrest, Reds is open for business and serving up its signature barbecue in Ferguson. Head to this barbecue joint for ribs, rib tips, beef ribs, hot dogs, Polish sausage and side dishes like baked beans and potato salad. Curbside pickup and carryout are both available for lunch and dinner."

"Oasis Grill offers one of the most creative breakfasts in North St. Louis: the Oasis Seafood Grits. These creamy, four-cheese grits are topped with shrimp, lobster, crab and garlic; you can even add bacon or extra seafood for an upcharge. If that sounds a like too much for you, go for some of the signature Oasis waffles or a sandwich from the lunch menu, like the Best Damn Crabcake or the crabcake BLT."

"Sometimes you just need a comfortable atmosphere and are craving the typical greasy spoon menu choices of eggs, pancakes, hash browns, bacon, and sausage. At Florissant City Diner, you get all of the casual, cozy feel plus the good food that reminds you of Saturday mornings as a kid."

"It was an accident because we wanted to go somewhere else, but it was going to be a longer drive and we were STARVING (it was after my four hour hair appt). Anyways – we are so glad we did end up here because holy cow, friends."

"You simply cannot miss the award winning, nationally acclaimed BBQ at the retro, family-run Roper’s Ribs. Their delicious meats are hand-rubbed with a special blend of spices and slowly smoked for 12 hours with hickory wood for an intense flavor. Stop in and try a Slab of Ribs St. Louis Style, BBQ Rib Tis, or a combo to sample a bit of everything!"

"The donuts were tasty but I felt uncomfortable eating since there was filth everywhere...tables, floors, glass. I was too scared to even check the restroom."