Fitz's

Fitz's is a St. Louis institution that turns dinner into entertainment with its working bottling line where kids can watch root beer being bottled right before their eyes. This lively American restaurant serves up classic burgers, pizza, and their famous house-made sodas in a fun, nostalgia-filled atmosphere that keeps children engaged while parents enjoy a quality meal.

• ✓Watching the working root beer bottling line through large viewing windows
• ✓Sampling unique house-made soda flavors unavailable elsewhere
• ✓Classic American comfort food including burgers, pizza, and milkshakes
• ✓Retro diner atmosphere with vintage soda memorabilia
• ✓Taking home bottled sodas with custom Fitz's labels

1. 1.Request a table near the bottling line window so kids get the best view of the action - it runs throughout the day and is hypnotic for little ones
2. 2.Order a flight of Fitz's sodas to share so kids can sample multiple unique flavors like Orange Cream, Black Cherry, and their signature Root Beer
3. 3.Visit during off-peak hours (2-5pm weekdays) to avoid long waits, as this popular spot can get crowded during dinner rush
4. 4.Take home bottles of their sodas as souvenirs - kids love picking out flavors to bring home
5. 5.Parking can be tight on Delmar Boulevard, so arrive early or use the public lot behind the restaurant

Weekday afternoons (2-5pm) are ideal to avoid the dinner rush and weekend crowds. Lunch on weekends gets very busy, so expect a wait. The bottling line operates during regular business hours, so any time works for the main attraction.

Moderate pricing ($$) makes it reasonable for families. The restaurant has booth and table seating suitable for high chairs. Located in the trendy Delmar Loop district with street and lot parking available nearby.

Open year-round with no seasonal closures. The indoor venue makes it a great rainy day option. The Delmar Loop often has summer festivals and holiday events that make combining Fitz's with neighborhood exploration extra festive.