St. Louis restaurant openings and closings: August 2026

August 2026 witnessed significant changes in the St. Louis dining scene with several new establishments opening. New additions include Uhuru Bakery & Café, Lona’s Lil Eats, BAIA, The Clydesdale, and Picky Café. Conversely, the city experienced the closure of Baileys’ Restaurants, Salt + Smoke, and 33 Wine Shop. Additionally, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch published a series of obituaries on September 1, providing a record of local deaths within the community during that specific period.