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The Clover and the Bee
The younger, more casual sibling of Webster Groves sensation Olive + Oak, the Clover and the Bee ended its first year a success on its own terms — I don’t recommend waiting until the day of to land a weekend brunch reservation — and an intriguing work in progress. On the visits for my March 2018 review, the Clover and the Bee shined brightest at breakfast and lunch, with thoughtful interpretations of such classic dishes as an egg-sausage breakfast sandwich on a biscuit and an everything bagel with cold-smoked salmon. For 2019, owner Mark Hinkle and chef Mike Risk are transforming the dinner menu with a focus on Italian cuisine, putting the restaurant near the front of the line for STL 100 revisits in 2020.
Hours: Breakfast and lunch daily; dinner Wednesday-Sunday
Last year's ranking: New this year
Opened: 2017