Johnny's in Soulard, Charlie Gitto's downtown, Zia's on The Hill, Hodak's on Gravois (Best fried chicken around), across the river in Alton to Fast Eddie's Bon Air, Mike Shannon's downtown, Crown Candy Kitchen on North 14th Street for the best homemade ice cream and candy you'll ever have (the Reuben Sandwich and the chili are excellent as well for a lunch), Pappy's BBQ on Olive by St Louis University, OConnells Pub on Shaw (best roast beef sandwich in St Louis bar none).
For the links, go across the river to Gateway National or a little further east to Stonewolf (Jack Nicklaus course) or Far Oaks (designed by 1968 Masters winner and local native Bob Goalby) in Fairview Heights. Both 20 minutes from downtown.
Go Cards!!!