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:
699 Reviews | Write a Reviewan Art Deco Treasure
Reviewed By Peru77 July 2026Delicious lunch (mandarin salad and chicken salad wrap) and drinks (I had a "Well Bless Your Heart margarita) in a gorgeous, historic Art Deco building. So many ice cream dessert choices for...
Full ReviewSt. Louis BBQ Done Right
Reviewed By Travis W July 2026I couldn’t visit St. Louis without trying some real local BBQ, and this place delivered. The ribs were tender and packed with flavor, while the turkey was moist and cooked perfectly. The corn on the...
Full ReviewAlways delicious!
Reviewed By enjjccc5 July 2026I love coming here. The food is always on point and you can’t beat the desserts!! I always have the pineapple cup dessert. Most recently I had the pesto sandwich and my daughter had the pesto Mac and...
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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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699 Reviews | Write a Reviewan Art Deco Treasure
Reviewed By Peru77 July 2026Delicious lunch (mandarin salad and chicken salad wrap) and drinks (I had a "Well Bless Your Heart margarita) in a gorgeous, historic Art Deco building. So many ice cream dessert choices for...
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Reviewed By Travis W July 2026I couldn’t visit St. Louis without trying some real local BBQ, and this place delivered. The ribs were tender and packed with flavor, while the turkey was moist and cooked perfectly. The corn on the...
Full ReviewAlways delicious!
Reviewed By enjjccc5 July 2026I love coming here. The food is always on point and you can’t beat the desserts!! I always have the pineapple cup dessert. Most recently I had the pesto sandwich and my daughter had the pesto Mac and...
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