Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen on South Old Orchard Avenue in Webster Groves has been bringing the Southern comfort food and Cajun cooking traditions of the Mississippi Delta corridor to a St. Louis suburb since it opened, serving gumbo, fried chicken, and the slow-cooked Southern dishes that earn a neighborhood roadhouse its destination reputation across the St. Louis metro. It appeared in Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Authentic Eats,” which aired December 10, 2012. Guy Fieri found a Webster Groves kitchen doing Southern and Cajun cooking from scratch with the authenticity that comes from genuinely understanding the traditions rather than approximating them.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen
City: Webster Groves, Missouri
Cuisine: Southern Comfort Food / Cajun
DDD Season: 16
DDD Episode: 1
Episode Title: Authentic Eats
Original Air Date: December 10, 2012
Address: 34 S. Old Orchard Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119
Phone: 314-968-0061
Website: https://www.hwy61roadhouse.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Seafood Gumbo with Gulf shrimp, crab, and andouille in a dark roux is the Louisiana classic that earns Highway 61 its roadhouse reputation beyond standard suburban St. Louis dining. The Fried Chicken — brined, seasoned, and fried to a proper crisp — is the Southern centerpiece that most regulars lead with. The Jambalaya with chicken, andouille, and Gulf shrimp is the one-pot Cajun dish that earns its own devoted following. The House-Made Biscuits served warm with butter are worth ordering before anything else arrives at the table. Find a St. Louis area hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Webster Groves is about 15 minutes southwest of downtown St. Louis.
Address: 34 S. Old Orchard Ave., Webster Groves, MO 63119
Phone: 314-968-0061
Website: https://www.hwy61roadhouse.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Authentic Eats episode on Amazon and bring Southern cooking home with Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Cluckin’ Chicken Dry Rub.
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Highway 61 Roadhouse and Kitchen appeared in Season 16, Episode 1 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Authentic Eats,” originally aired December 10, 2012.