Dooley's Beef N Brew House, Saint Louis

As its name explains, Dooley's Beef N Brew House serves up its burgers alongside a roster of brews. Diners can sip on an ice-cold beer—or a root beer—while cruising the menu of bar-friendly grub, including the 6-ounce Dooley's burger, which can be customized with a range of toppings, including bacon, sauteed onions, and a scoop of creamy cheese spread on the patty (all of Dooley's cheese spreads are made in-house). "The thing that makes Dooley’s unique is the way the creamed cheeses slowly blanket the burger and pick up all those meaty juices to create a succulently messy sauce," Sauce Magazine wrote. This signature burger's also gotten attention from Alive Magazine and Fox Channel 2.

The kitchen also turns out a host of sandwiches, beer franks, and sweets to round out meals, such as Guinness floats, made with real Guinness and ice cream. On certain nights, musicians play, and sports fans can watch games on Dooley's TVs or stop in before Cardinals games; the restaurant operates a free shuttle to the home games. There is also a free parking lot, except during Fox events.