Lafayette Square

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About this Neighborhood

Lafayette Square is built around Lafayette Park, St. Louis's oldest public park, created by ordinance back in 1836 — and that green heart still defines the neighborhood. With 6 parks in the mix and a walkable grid of shops and restaurants, it's a place where history and everyday life share the same blocks. The food scene is small but seriously beloved: 11 restaurants averaging 4.5, backed by a neighborhood Yelp rating of 4.6 across more than 12,000 reviews. Between a wine bar, a coffee shop, and some standout new-American cooking, this is a compact district that eats far bigger than its size.