Keeping in step with the trend of renovating depressed areas of St. Louis, 1111 Mississippi set up shop in an old factory building south of downtown. The multi-level restaurant adorned in dark wood and wall hangings boasts several fireplaces throughout. The service as well as the atmosphere is warm and cozy. My friends and I dined here around the holidays. The place was packed; but our food was impeccably prepared and the wine list left little to be desired. We enjoyed a warm, wonderful evening by the fire downstairs. Order the pan seared halibut w/ sautéed zucchini, squash & saffron butter sauce. To die for!
Not sure how safe the area is, but we had to park on the street and walk to the restaurant. This and the fact that there's no place within walking distance for a nightcap are really the only drawbacks to speak of.
Pros: food, atmosphere, service
Cons: street parking, isolated location
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