Al's Restaurant   

Coats are required attire at Al's, located near the Edward Jones Dome. Perhaps it's the location, or the very meaty menu, but coaches, players, umpires and fans, as well as the typical business crowd, are happy to don a coat as they rip into their red meat. The red plush decor is either '70s chic or a tribute to the all of the red meat carnivorously consumed in large quantites at Al's. The menu is based on what's fresh and available and doesn't include prices unless you ask. Yes, it's pricey, but guest after guest insists that the quality of food and quality of service makes it worth it. If nothing on the list appeals or you just have a craving for something very specific -- if it's in the kitchen, Al's staff will accomodate. Salads are huge and elaborate and the list of appetizers is long. The fresh menu and unchanging high-class style obviously work -- Al's has been doing this for more than 50 years. -- HW