Photos by Chris Lee, St. Louis Post-Dispatch; Grapeseed
Grapeseed
After operating restaurants in St. Charles and (very briefly) Manchester, chef Ben Anderson has planted his flag in the city’s Southampton neighborhood with Grapeseed, one of 2014’s standout debuts. You can treat Grapeseed as a casual wine bar for sharing small plates or as a proper sit-down restaurant. Either way, Anderson and his talented sous chef, Jonathan Olson, serve fun, flavorful dishes: sweet-potato nachos topped with turkey-leg meat; a grass-fed burger that pays homage to the Big Mac. Definitely don’t overlook Anderson’s version of shrimp and grits or the elegant, appetizer-size pastas.
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From the owners
Grapeseed offers modern American cuisine and warm hospitality in a rustic, historically preserved building. We use fresh seasonal ingredients, from local farms featuring organic products and sustainable production. We seek out the best artisanal producers of wine, beer and spirits. Our menu changes frequently reflecting a mix of new and signature dishes. Each dish is made from scratch and cooked to order.
We interpret the many cooking traditions that are now American with our unique creative vision. Team Grapeseed is a passionate group dedicated to providing you with a wonderful experience. We want you to feel welcome and at home here at Grapeseed.