The smell of the fresh food greets those who walk into the Gas House Grill. Familiar tunes play in the background. Whispers can be heard across the room.


This sports bar and grill is anything but ordinary.

Since it is family-owned by Tim and Terry Cancila and their father Sam, there is a warmth found only in family restaurants. The casual and relaxed atmosphere is also complimented by a striking mural of significant sports moments in St. Louis history.

There’s a special section on the wall in honor of commentator Jack Buck and each table has a historical magazine next to it, dating anywhere from the mid-forties until the late sixties.

“We wanted to bring back the earlier days of sports, when people loved the game for the game,” Tim said.

All three owners share a special love for sports in general, with baseball, hockey, and football each holding their own little spots in the restaurant’s setup. With the name being a throwback to a group of exceptional men from the St. Louis Cardinals – the Gas House Gang – and memorabilia from all sorts of sports teams that have moved through St. Louis, this really is the place to learn about how sports were when there were no million dollar contracts and endorsement deals.

“The Gas House Grill is a great way to re-live the history and learning about the legends that have played on the St. Louis sports teams,” junior Ryan Block said.

With an individuality all its own, The Gas House Grill has stemmed quite a growth of regular customers who are beyond impressed with the food and atmosphere.

“We wanted to be unique and special,” Tim Cancila said. “This really has become a community place where anyone can come and know each other.”

The restaurant is even putting a new twist on some old favorites, like onion rings – they’ve turned the plain old onion ring into an onion straw appetizer.

“All the food is delightful,” Block said. “Dinner is always a treat when my family and I go there.”

This restaurant offers a new way to learn about the sports history of St. Louis all while eating a delicious meal and being welcomed by the wonderful service this unique place has to offer.

“It’s a great place to be, with great food, and a great atmosphere. It’s always a treat to be there,” regular customer junior Rachel Lute said. “It’s lovely.”