Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Lafayette Square, St Louis
Restaurant in St Louis, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
A casual Cherokee Street spot with an appealing industrial-loft dining room and limited weekend hours. Expect neighborhood-scale ambitions and straightforward logistics. Best for explorers willing to book blind in exchange for a relaxed, off-the-radar atmosphere.
About Eleven Eleven Mississippi
Eleven Eleven Mississippi is a St Louis venue with operating hours Tuesday through Saturday and a smart-casual dress code.
The schedule is Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday from 11 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday with two service windows: 10 AM to 1 PM and 4 PM to 10 PM. Specific menu offerings for the Saturday daytime window should be checked with the venue.
The Food and Format
If you are comparing plans with other St Louis venues such as Polite Society or Lombardo's Trattoria, base the decision on the details each venue currently publishes.
How to Book
Use the hours when planning: Tuesday through Thursday close at 9 PM, while Friday and Saturday evening hours extend to 10 PM. The dress code is smart casual.
For those exploring the broader St Louis dining scene, Eleven Eleven Mississippi can be considered alongside other named options such as Bogart's Smokehouse, Blood & Sand, Idol Wolf, Lombardo's Trattoria, and Polite Society, depending on the current details each venue provides.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 11 AM–9 PM
- Location
- 1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- 1111-m.com
- Phone
- +13142419999
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Eleven Eleven Mississippi anchors a south-side block that reads like a paragraph of neighborhood history: older brick, layered immigrant commerce and a steady, non‑trendy confidence. The restaurant presents itself as a thoughtful neighborhood room rather than a flashy city showcase: quiet in its signals, locally rooted and quietly assured. Diners encounter a place that privileges context and craft over spectacle; the feel is intimate and charming, with a sense that the dining experience grows out of the street and community around it rather than out of a downtown fine‑dining playbook.
Best For
This is a restaurant best enjoyed as an intentional evening outing that leans into neighborhood character. Its Italian repertoire and signature pastas and pizzas make it a natural dinner destination, appealing to couples and small groups who appreciate a composed, locally rooted room. Eleven Eleven Mississippi rewards diners who value provenance and steady execution and attracts loyal local diners, so evenings here feel deliberate and quietly special.
Ordering Tips
Focus your order on the house signatures called out for a reason: the Pear and Fig Pizza and the rich pastas, Egg Raviolo and Wild Boar Ravioli, frame the menu’s strengths. Given the restaurant’s Italian orientation, these items showcase both attention to technique and neighborhood‑driven flavor. If you want to sample what defines the kitchen, start with one of the highlighted dishes and build from there; the menu’s signatures offer a reliable window into the restaurant’s culinary identity as described in the profile.
Venue details
Ambiance
Stunning yet comfortable dining environment with natural wood and brick elements in a restored historic warehouse.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Sourcing
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Small plates
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine
- Dietary
- Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten-free options
- Private Dining
- Available
Signature Dishes
- Pear and Fig Pizza
- Egg Raviolo
- Wild Boar Ravioli
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1111 Mississippi Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM–1 PM, 4–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Polite Society, Notable alternative
- Lombardo's Trattoria, Notable alternative
- Bogart’s Smokehouse, Barbecue, Barbecue
- Idol Wolf, Notable alternative
- Blood & Sand, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Eleven Eleven Mississippi occupies the most casual tier of the St Louis dining landscape. Without published pricing or cuisine details, it's difficult to compare directly on value, but the limited hours and walk-in format signal a lower-commitment experience than Polite Society or Idol Wolf, both of which offer structured tasting menus and advance booking. If you're after red-sauce Italian with predictable service, Lombardo's Trattoria is the safer choice; for smoke-and-spice reliability, Bogart's Smokehouse delivers barbecue without mystery.
The real advantage here is atmosphere: the industrial room and Cherokee Street location appeal to diners who prioritize setting over menu transparency. Blood & Sand offers a similar aesthetic with more polished cocktails, making it the better pick for date nights. If you can't secure a table or prefer clearer logistics, default to Polite Society for special occasions or Lombardo's for family-style Italian, both have websites, reservation systems, and transparent menus.
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Compare Eleven Eleven Mississippi
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleven Eleven Mississippi | St Louis | No published awards | |
| Polite Society | St Louis | No published awards | |
| Lombardo's Trattoria | St Louis | No published awards | |
| Bogart’s Smokehouse | St Louis | Barbecue | 2024 OAD Cheap Eats in North America Ranked · #633 |
| Idol Wolf | St Louis | No published awards | |
| Blood & Sand | St Louis | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I eat at the bar at Eleven Eleven Mississippi?
Bar seating should be checked directly with Eleven Eleven Mississippi during operating hours: Tuesday through Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–10 PM, and Saturday 10 AM–1 PM and 4–10 PM.
Is Eleven Eleven Mississippi good for a special occasion?
The dress code is smart casual, but pricing, cuisine type, seating, and reservation details should be confirmed.
Is the daytime or evening window better at Eleven Eleven Mississippi?
Eleven Eleven Mississippi is open Tuesday through Thursday 11 AM–9 PM, Friday 11 AM–10 PM, and Saturday 10 AM–1 PM and 4–10 PM.
