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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Pretty sweet!
Reviewed By roach808 April 2024

Really fun spot for dinner with family and friends. The Fountain was recommended to us by a colleague and we enjoyed a fun menu, good food, and even better ice cream desserts. Seriously, the sweets...

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Baby ice cream cone
Reviewed By Almostbrady March 2024

We really enjoyed our visit. Tried the smallest cones and each had a coffee based cocktail. Staff was very friendly. We didn’t eat here but all the food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing.

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Best lunch in St. Louis!
Reviewed By Fsinke April 2024

This is a hidden gem! Great food, boozy ice cream treats, and the most relaxing atmosphere! Everything is vintage and excellent! Service is top notch!

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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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