Places To Eat Nearby
Local Eats: St. Charles Restaurant Guide for Guests
Frankie Martin’s Garden
✨Vibe
Trendy, outdoor food truck garden with a whiskey/wine bar in a historic house. This is the "it" spot for locals right now.
⏳Distance
Approx. Time: 6–8 min drive (Very close!)
🎉Fun Fact
The garden is named after Frankie Martin, a beloved local resident who lived on the property for over 70 years. The main bar is located inside his original 130-year-old preserved home.
✅Best For
A relaxed dinner where everyone can pick what they want (tacos, burgers, pizza) from different trucks.
Cottle Village
✨Vibe
A stunning 4.5-acre "farmstead" destination that just opened. It feels like an upscale estate party with three distinct areas: The Tavern (chef-driven American food), Farmstead Distillery (whiskey tasting), and The Field (an outdoor lawn with live music and fire pits).
⏳Distance
Approx. Time: 6–8 min drive
🎉Fun Fact
This isn't just a new build, they restored the historic Kurtz Nursery and Farm. You can sip bourbon in the "Farmstead Distillery" which sits exactly where the old barn used to be.
✅Best For
Spending an entire evening in one spot—dinner, drinks, and live music under the stars.
Gingham’s Homestyle Restaurant
✨Vibe
Classic, cozy, 24-hour diner. A staple for comfort food.
⏳Distance
Approx. Time: 8–10 min drive
🎉Fun Fact
They are one of the few remaining non-chain restaurants in the region that serves their full menu 24 hours a day. Whether it's 2 PM or 2 AM, you can get their famous catfish or fried chicken.
✅Best For
The morning after a late night or a hearty family breakfast.
Salt + Smoke
(St. Charles Location)
✨Vibe
Upscale Texas-style BBQ located on Historic Main Street.
⏳Distance
Approx. Time: 12–15 min drive
🎉Fun Fact
They treat their sides as seriously as their meat—their "White Cheddar Cracker Mac" is arguably as famous as their brisket. Plus, everything is scratch-made, even the fries.
✅Best For
A heavy, delicious dinner after walking the historic district.
Silky’s Frozen Custard
(The Local Legend)
✨Vibe
A true St. Louis-style frozen custard stand. It’s casual, has a drive-thru, and is bustling with locals on summer nights.
⏳Distance
Approx. Time: 6–8 min drive
🎉Fun Fact
They are famous for their "Concretes"—custard so thick that they flip the cup upside down when they hand it to you, and it doesn't fall out!
✅Must Try
The "Turtle" concrete (pecans, hot fudge, and caramel).
