Dr. Gunnie Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Greetings from a George Mason fan. The family and I will be making the trip to St Louis to watch George Mason get pummeled play the Billikens next weekend. I've never been to your arena before, and wanted to see if there are any recommendations for eating in the area. I'll have my 8 year old and 3 year old in tow, so looking for more of a family friendly type place. Anything close to the arena? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Pappy's smokehouse, it's fantastic. Right down the street from chaifetz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianstl Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Pappy's BBQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Gotta hit up paps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 That recommendation comes with a disclaimer: the line is very, very long. They open at 11 and the line will be out of the door already by then. So give yourself plenty of time before the game (1:30 CST) if you plan on eating there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny karate Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Humphreys has a college and family atmisphere. Plus thjere free parking and bus to get to the game. Get there early for thr free parking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prebilliken Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Everyone is saying Pappy's... And I by no means disagree, but there can be a crowd there. Across the street from campus are a couple of wonderful places to eat. I enjoy Triumph Grill, an American Bistro, is one of my favorite places in St. Louis. There is also The Field House which is basically high class bar fair. Both joints are in walking distance to the arena. http://www.slu.edu/Documents/facilities/parking/SLU%20Parking%20Frost%20Campus.pdf This link is a parking map of campus. Your best bet is probably to pay at Olive Compton Garage and make the short walk to the arena through our beautiful campus. Have a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pretty_ricky Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 if you do pappy's take out is nice and quicker. The block is also goood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 West Pine Jim, I'm disappointed no one suggested The Best. Rookies, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Greetings from a George Mason fan. The family and I will be making the trip to St Louis to watch George Mason get pummeled play the Billikens next weekend. I've never been to your arena before, and wanted to see if there are any recommendations for eating in the area. I'll have my 8 year old and 3 year old in tow, so looking for more of a family friendly type place. Anything close to the arena? Thanks in advance! And you're gonna love Chaifetz. Best venue in college hoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I like Triumph grill which is near enough to the arena and should have little or no line. If you or your kids likes motorcycles, they have a small museum of old bikes in the premises with some really interesting pieces. There is no charge for checking the bikes after you eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne's_World Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The Fountain on Locust is also excellent. It was Rick Majerus' favorite place to eat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b.hayes Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 West Pine Jim, I'm disappointed no one suggested The Best. Rookies, right? AMEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I disagree that the best bet is to park in the garage. You can find a meter on the streets to the north and east of that garage and park on the street (still free on Saturdays?). The garage takes forever to get out of, and the streets will be wide open if you're coming down early to eat. Some more food options in the area (since an 8- and 3-year-old might not do well in Pappy's line): Vito's The Fountain on Locust Field House City Diner (Fox location) Six Row Brewing Welcome to the conference, and hope you guys enjoy St. Louis. It's a great arena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettFlight5 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I park at the Olive/Compton garage, but I'm too lazy to look for any spots 6 blocks away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgstl Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Also if you wanna fork up some extra bucks, check out the 360 at the Hilton. Rooftop restaurant that sits on the 28th floor downtown(best view along with the arch) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old guy Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 One last thing Dr. Gunnie, if you are staying overnight and have a chance of going to any kind of show at the FOX do it. That is a place like no other I have ever seen. Just being able to go inside the FOX for a brief tour of the premises would be a very worthwhile thing to do while you are in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonoma bob Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The Fabulous Fox theater is just a short walk up Grand Ave. away from the College Church which is also worth a visit. The Best Steak House mentioned earlier is across Grand Ave from the walk. It is a thrifty but surprisingly good place to eat that has been there since I was an undergrad in the early 60's. Not as new or fancy as the other places recommended that have opened since the Arena brought more folks to the neighborhood. Your 8 year old will enjoy the museum underground below the arch run by the NPS describing the westward expansion. The little one will be awestruck when he looks up at the arch. Tell them about pioneers heading west by crossing the river before bridges were there. Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUBillsFan Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 I disagree that the best bet is to park in the garage. You can find a meter on the streets to the north and east of that garage and park on the street (still free on Saturdays?). The garage takes forever to get out of, and the streets will be wide open if you're coming down early to eat. Some more food options in the area (since an 8- and 3-year-old might not do well in Pappy's line): Vito's The Fountain on Locust Field House City Diner (Fox location) Six Row Brewing Welcome to the conference, and hope you guys enjoy St. Louis. It's a great arena. Pistol has a good list going. I'll add The Shack. I had it after the Fordham game and it was awesome. Also, I'm pretty sure the meters aren't free on Saturdays until after 7pm. I got a ticket a couple of years ago during a Saturday afternoon game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu06 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 On a recent trip to STL, I was reminded Humphrey's is typically full basketball fans, has a good cheeseburger that costs 3.25, and let Ivory Tiger play every Wednesday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheChosenOne Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Across the street from campus are a couple of wonderful places to eat. I enjoy Triumph Grill, an American Bistro, is one of my favorite places in St. Louis. There is also The Field House which is basically high class bar fair. Both joints are in walking distance to the arena. Triumph is one of your favorite places in St. Louis? You need to get out more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 The Fabulous Fox theater is just a short walk up Grand Ave. away from the College Church which is also worth a visit. The Best Steak House mentioned earlier is across Grand Ave from the walk. It is a thrifty but surprisingly good place to eat that has been there since I was an undergrad in the early 60's. Not as new or fancy as the other places recommended that have opened since the Arena brought more folks to the neighborhood. Your 8 year old will enjoy the museum underground below the arch run by the NPS describing the westward expansion. The little one will be awestruck when he looks up at the arch. Tell them about pioneers heading west by crossing the river before bridges were there. Have fun. Agreed on this. They don't make 'em like the Fox anymore. It's a trip down memory lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Pine Jim Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 West Pine Jim, I'm disappointed no one suggested The Best. Rookies, right? Ah, Larry, I guess a bit of nostalgia helps, but there's nothing wrong with the BSH. For recommendation to a rookie visitor, it would be hard to pass up Pappy's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Ah, Larry, I guess a bit of nostalgia helps, but there's nothing wrong with the BSH. For recommendation to a rookie visitor, it would be hard to pass up Pappy's. Thinking hard on the VCU game, Jim. My treat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slu72 Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 But it's the Best. Love their garlic toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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