Missouri Eatery Named 'Best Soul Food Restaurant' In The State

Is there anything better than full plate of soul food? While the South may be known for housing restaurants that specialized in flavorful soul food, you can find eateries around the country that have perfected their take on the cuisine and have become a must-visit for foodies in search of a comforting meal.

Using reviews, awards and accolades as well as first-hand experience, LoveFood compiled a list of the "best soul food restaurant" in every state that serves up dishes full of "heartiness, comfort and finger-licking flavor."

According to the site, the top spot in all of Missouri is Gourmet Soul. This St. Louis eatery crafts delicious, classic soul food staples that "delight your taste buds and expand your taste palette," per its website. Gourmet Soul, located at 1620 Delmar Boulevard, has a 4.3 star rating on Google and more than 650 reviews.

Here's what LoveFood had to say about this "sensational" spot:

"Soul food with gourmet flair is what you get at Gourmet Soul, the brainchild of chef Lavinia McCoy. Its dishes, such as fried salmon over coco rice with Cajun cream sauce, and shrimp and grits, are perfectly plated and receive rave reviews from customers. The décor is suitably fancy too, featuring velvet chairs, a silver bar, and cool paintings."

See the full list at lovefood.com to read up on more of the best soul food spots around the country. You can also check out our previous coverage of the Missouri eatery named the "most expensive" in the state.