Grace Meat + Three
A modern take on Southern comfort food, famous for its acclaimed fried chicken and inventive 'blue-collar' dishes.
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Grace Meat + Three
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A modern take on Southern comfort food, famous for its acclaimed fried chicken and inventive 'blue-collar' dishes.
"Experience refined Southern fare that's both comforting and surprisingly skillful, a true taste of St. Louis."
Seasonal Specials
Try the highly recommended crab BLT sandwich in May for a special treat.
Quick Service
Fast service might mean food is pre-cooked; ideal for those on a timeline.
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Cuisine
Southern American
Price
Mid-range
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Award-Winning Fried Chicken
Experience the best fried chicken in Missouri, praised for its tenderness and flavor, with options from 'hot' to 'extra hot'.
Signature Fried Bologna Sandwich
A refined take on a classic, this sandwich features pimiento cheese and farm egg, a must-try comfort food experience.
Inventive Southern Comfort
Modern meat and three concept with nightly specials, showcasing refined blue-collar dishes with culinary skill.[^M1]
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Fried chicken
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Seasonal Specials
Try the highly recommended crab BLT sandwich in May for a special treat.
Quick Service
Fast service might mean food is pre-cooked; ideal for those on a timeline.
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Some menu items or drinks may be unavailable; best to confirm before ordering.
Parking
Street parking is available, as there is no dedicated lot nearby.
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Seasonal Specials
Try the highly recommended crab BLT sandwich in May for a special treat.
Quick Service
Fast service might mean food is pre-cooked; ideal for those on a timeline.
Check Availability
Some menu items or drinks may be unavailable; best to confirm before ordering.
Parking
Street parking is available, as there is no dedicated lot nearby.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Grace Meat + Three is lauded for its exceptional fried chicken and flavorful Southern comfort food, often served quickly. While many praise the customer service and overall deliciousness, some find portion sizes to be small for the price, and occasional inconsistencies with certain sides like cornbread or mac and cheese are noted. Dining here offers a taste of refined 'blue-collar' cuisine that satisfies most diners, though it's advisable to check menu availability.
"Kind of similar to a fast food restaurant where you order at the desk upon arrival and then find an empty table. They will bring your food out to your table based on your given number. This place offers your basic fried foods including chicken and catfish. I had the catfish meal deal and loved it. Plenty of food for a relatively low price. We also had the fried pickle appetizer. The food is very filling here so don’t overestimate what you can eat. There is no dedicated parking lot so you’ll have to find street parking. Overall a good quick and easy restaurant if you’re eating on a timeline but don’t want fast food."
Aliza Brown
"Our food came out super fast which leads me to believe it wasn’t cook to order. I ordered the chicken and waffles and fried pickles. My chicken wings were warm not hot and seemed like the grease they were fried in was old. The waffle was just plain nasty. Not only was it a flat waffle, it was salty and also just warm when it came out. The pickles were the only thing that was piping hot and good. When I expressed to the worker that I wasn’t happy with my waffle her attitude was like she really didn’t care, but she asked dryly if I wanted something else and so I got fries. I ate 2/4 wings, a bite of the waffle and a few fries before my stomach started bubbling. I should’ve just asked for a refund. Definitely won’t go back"
Renetta
"I got the surf and turf platter and it was outstanding! Fresh and full of flavor! Wings were amazing and the fish and shrimp were very flavorful! Felt like I was back home in the south!"
J M
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Frequently Asked Questions
The restaurant is most famous for its acclaimed fried chicken, voted the best in Missouri, and its inventive take on Southern comfort food like the fried bologna sandwich.
The fried chicken is a must-try. Other popular choices include the fried bologna sandwich, chicken and waffles, fried green tomatoes, and various Southern sides.
Yes, many reviews mention that the food comes out very quickly, which can be great if you're on a tight schedule.
The restaurant is typically open from Wednesday to Sunday, from lunch until dinner. It is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
There is no dedicated parking lot. Diners usually find street parking in the surrounding area.
Yes, Grace Meat + Three offers takeout, and they even have a walk-up window that was installed prior to the COVID dining era.
The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere with a modern, yet comforting, Southern American dining experience.
Keep an eye out for seasonal specials, such as the crab BLT sandwich offered in May, or Lenten fish fry options.
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A glance at the menu of good ol' country cooking at Grace Meat + Three(4270 Manchester Avenue, 314-533-2700) might lead you to believe that chef/owner Rick Lewis cut his teeth in the kitchen of a homestyle cafeteria — not in some of the city's finest white-tablecloth establishments. However, when you taste Lewis' cooking, you'll quickly realize that behind his self-described "blue-collar" dishes lies the refinement and skill of a great culinary talent. It's a marriage of haute blue-plate specials and down South after-church fare wrapped in bacon and sopped up with a biscuit.
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Helmed by husband-and-wife team Rick and Elisa Lewis, Grace Meat + Three is a family affair. Praised for its fried chicken, the Southern-inflected restaurant also boasts mouthwatering Thanksgiving proteins, including smoked prime rib and turkey, rubbed and ready to cook. Round out your holiday feast with Mom’s Dress’n (brioche, herbs and Italian sausage), turkey gravy, green bean casserole with mushroom gravy and crispy onions, whipped garlic mashed potatoes, whipped bourbon sweet potatoes, mac ‘n’ cheese and yeast rolls with salted honey butter.
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Grace Meat + Three has several fish fry options available throughout the Lenten season. Dishes include a crawfish roll, which is currently the February special, featuring crawfish on a soft bun topped with cherry tomatoes and drizzled with house made Creole mustard. The restaurant also has a cornmeal-crusted catfish served with a green tomato relish, onion, and comeback sauce, catfish po’boy, shrimp po’boy, fried shrimp, and fried cod with Mom’s Spaghetti.
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This Valentine’s Day, enjoy a unique blend of refined Southern American fare and down-home hospitality. Grace Meat + Three mixes the best of North and South American culinary traditions to bring diners a laidback atmosphere and dishes bursting with flavour. Last Valentine’s Day, they offered couples a delicious five-course beer dinner featuring artisanal ales and live music.
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Two patties of dry-aged beef with a fragrant char and gloriously gloopy white cheese make for a simple yet extravagant joy; the “comeback sauce” is a spicy remoulade, impregnating the bun and providing a lively kick. Family-size sides, including collard greens and garlic mashed potatoes, are served here. Go early to avoid crowds, especially on weekends.
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Grace Meat + 3 is all about true Southern American dining, from the fried chicken to the tasty fish meals. Nothing is pretentious about this restaurant, so if you’re in the mood for some home-style cooked food without the unnecessary extras, this is the place for you. All dishes are affordable and filling, with the majority of them being paleo-fied.
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Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Buffalo Mahi >> Available Wednesday - Friday During Lent Repost @foodandvice This week I’m highlighting an amazing... This restaurant has a blend of comfort food along with South American specialities, all of which are farm to table of course.
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As an international student from Beijing and a former New Yorker who had Chinatown as her backyard, I was a little worried about my food options after moving here to STL. BUT, I was pleasantly surprised!. STL actually has a decent amount of Chinese restaurants that taste like home.
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Grace Meat + Three• Brunch, Contemporary, Fried Chicken, Southern. Rick Lewis wins the unintentional-foresight award for the COVID dining era. In 2019, the chef and owner of Grace Meat + Three installed a walk-up window in his acclaimed Grove restaurant.
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Although Grace temporarily closed its late night–only window to Grace Chicken + Fish, it’s open for Meat + Three’s specialties, including chef/owner Rick Lewis’ incomparable fried bologna sandwich with pimiento cheese and farm egg.
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It’s expansive and welcoming to families with great southern style food. The fried chicken is my favorite in town, and I 100% recommend that you get it spicy. The kids enjoy chicken tenders and Mac-n-cheese with a local Excel soda.
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4270 Manchester AveSt Louis, MO 63110(314) 533-2700 Visit Website Open in Google Maps. At Grace Meat + Three is a counter service restaurant, offering a unique blend of refined Southern American fare and down-home hospitality.
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