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
TripAdvisor Rating:
696 Reviews | Write a ReviewFun place with delicious unique ice cream drinks
Reviewed By Eileen M May 2026The ice cream martinis were wonderful... we especially loved the Key Lime Pie. The service was initially bad... I think our server was new.... but the bartender followed up with his tables with great...
Full ReviewWonderful Place For a Celebration
Reviewed By ThomasTCat May 2026We came here for dinner after the symphony to celebrate with our friends on their 50th Wedding Anniversary (it was our 51st Anniversary, as well). Allie, our waitress, was fantastic. She did an...
Full ReviewWOW!
Reviewed By Porthos7 February 2026This is such a magical space! Cool ArtDeco/nostalgic atmosphere through the entire place. The servers were kind, and awesome, and the food was spectacular! Go when they're not busy so you can...
Full ReviewHours
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
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696 Reviews | Write a ReviewFun place with delicious unique ice cream drinks
Reviewed By Eileen M May 2026The ice cream martinis were wonderful... we especially loved the Key Lime Pie. The service was initially bad... I think our server was new.... but the bartender followed up with his tables with great...
Full ReviewWonderful Place For a Celebration
Reviewed By ThomasTCat May 2026We came here for dinner after the symphony to celebrate with our friends on their 50th Wedding Anniversary (it was our 51st Anniversary, as well). Allie, our waitress, was fantastic. She did an...
Full ReviewWOW!
Reviewed By Porthos7 February 2026This is such a magical space! Cool ArtDeco/nostalgic atmosphere through the entire place. The servers were kind, and awesome, and the food was spectacular! Go when they're not busy so you can...
Full Review