In his famous classical conditioning experiment, Ivan Pavlov proved that it’s physically impossible for a Russian scientist's mouth not to water when it says the words "tuna" and "tenderloin.” Moisten your own steak receptacle with today’s Groupon: $18 for $40 worth of artfully plated steaks, pastas, seafood, eggs, and drinks at Clark Street Grill. Reservations are required.

Housed inside The Westin St. Louis Hotel, this casually upscale eatery's menu serves up California fresh fare with a contemporary twist. The morning-time breakfast menu dotes on superfoods (including blueberries, oranges, apples, nuts, and Kryptonite pancakes). Fill up on broccoli, cheese, and tomatoes in an egg-white omelette ($14), or dig into antioxidant-rich granola studded with berries and flax seeds ($9). Lunch lets cubicle escapees top a fresh farmstand baby-spinach salad ($8) with a little lemon-pepper seared salmon ($6) or indulge in a deluxe pizza ($14). Clark Street Grill's dinner menu, meanwhile, features standouts such as pasta dressed in garlic-herb cheese sauce and baby spinach ($16), beef tenderloin served with bacon-shallot chutney ($30), and Cajun grilled flat-iron steak ($23).

Exposed beams, expansive windows, and cream-colored pillars give the Clark Street Grill a cool, modern feel—making it a much more stylish and productive venue for business lunches than the ball pit at Chuck E. Cheese. With today's Groupon, you can also start your day on a healthy, non-gout-swollen foot—or stuff yourself before booking a bed in the hotel for a post-prandial snooze. This deal is redeemable only in the restaurant portion of Clark Street Grill, and you must order at least one food item.

Not valid on April 12.

Reviews

Metromix St. Louis says:

• Expand your dining horizons at the innovative Clark Street Grill, a modern, loft-like destination located on the first floor of the Westin St. Louis. Watch Clark Street’s chefs fashion your meal to an exciting, American-style perfection in the interactive display kitchen, and be sure to ask which glass of wine will bring out the flavor in your Miso Veggie Burger or your Ahi Tuna.

OpenTable diners hover over a four-star rating, while TripAdvisors give it a solid four stars:

• The food was delicious... our overall experience was very good. – OpenTable user who dined on 2/14/2010
• ...the setting is relaxing and service was attentive. – noahsdad, TripAdvisor
• ...the BEST crab cakes we had ever eaten! A BIG WINNER! The steaks were also fantastic! – OpenTable user who dined on 2/13/2010

Dining with Guests

The Clark Street Grill is located inside a hotel, making it the perfect place to meet up with an out-of-town guest. Out-of-towners, however, are not to be trusted, as they are likely using your "friendly meeting" as a pretense to trick you into investing in their European beaver-pelt conglomerate. Do not be charmed by their flaxen suits, snakeskin turtlenecks, and desire to barter for food with beaver pelts—your out-of-town associate is attempting to swindle you. Even if asked, do not bring the deed to your home to dinner, lest you want to leave with one less home and one more "extra-luxurious" hat of beaver fur. Remember, out-of-towners may seem glamorous at first, but their friendly exterior is merely the trademark guise of the fur trader.