The Fountain on Locust, Inc.

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About

The Fountain on Locust is a St. Louis institution and a must-see for visitors to the Midtown area. The restaurant with its famous Art Deco interior holds the distinction of being St. Louis's most photographed restaurant. Located in Midtown Alley, just 3 blocks east of The Fabulous Fox Theater, The Fountain on Locust was voted Best Restaurant to Take Out-of-Towners and the best restaurant in St. Louis (on a budget). The Fountain on Locust is the home of the ice cream martini and serves up a menu of light fare so that guests can save room for dessert. Sky-high sundaes, scratch-made malts, and handmade candies pair nicely with fresh-made soups, sandwiches and salads. Can't do dairy? No problem! They have a variety of vegan, dairy-free, and gluten free options so that everyone can enjoy their visit. Named one of the Top 10 Restaurants and named Best Ice Cream Shop in the State of Missouri by MSN and Best Soups in St. Louis by the Riverfront Times. Best Grilled cheese in the state. Most photographed restaurant in St. Louis. Home of the Ice Cream Martini. Fine fresh food, ice cream and cocktails. All in a one-of-a-kind, hand painted Art Deco interior.

3037 Locust St.
St. Louis, MO 63103

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Always a great lunch spot!
Reviewed By ANNTA19 March 2024

Eclectic lunch and dinner spot! This visit I tried their potato-based Dill Pickle Soup and a Reuben sandwich; both were Scrumptious! My husband had their taco-salad but would have preferred salsa...

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Get An Ice Cream Martini in Fun Art Deco Setting
Reviewed By Gregory M October 2023

OK. This is just a fun restaurant. It has a bright 1940s/Art Deco interior and tons of charm. We came here for lunch while visiting Saint Louis. It is off on kind of a side street about a mile or...

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Our Go-To Spot for Business Lunches, Date Nights & Family Occasions
Reviewed By Guide53185735979 November 2023

The Fountain is my go-to for business dinners, date nights and special occasions. We're here OFTEN. It's the perfect spot if you're looking to make an impression because the food AND the decor are...

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Hours

Tue.-Thur., 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat., 11 a.m.-midnight Sun., 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon. closed for private parties

Handicap AccessibleMidtown/ClaytonMidtown

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