For St. Louisans, Mike Shannon's name is immediately recognizable. After all, this is America's ultimate baseball city. Shannon was not only a mainstay of the outstanding Cardinals squads of the 1960s, he has since gone on to perhaps even greater local renown as one of the broadcast voices of the beloved team, which plays its home games at Busch Stadium, a line drive away from the front door of this baseball-themed restaurant, which moved down the street in early 2006.

Add it all up, and Shannon's would doubtless prosper even if it didn't take its food seriously. But it does, as the extensive and relatively ambitious menu -- heavy with steak, lobster and other high-end dishes -- might suggest. From the food to the pristine stemware and immaculate linens, Mike Shannon's steakhouse epitomizes St. Louis fine dining. The menu is dedicated to prime dry aged steaks and a smattering of jumbo-sized seafood. There are more than 15 wines for sale by glass, and a wide variety of bottles to match whatever you have for dinner. Despite the fancy flairs in look and taste, Shannon's baseball connection provides a touch of unpretentious friendly casualness. The restaurant's strong affiliation to the Cardinals and Busch Stadium is obvious in the private rooms dedicated to star Cardinals players and baseball paraphernalia. The result is an elegant restaurant that packs them in not only before and after Cardinals games, but also for lunch throughout the week.

Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants-Steak Houses

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