Opening hours
Open now · closes 10:00 PM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Local time in Saint Louis: 1:37 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (314) 899-0169 to confirm.
Location & directions
3000 S Jefferson AveSaint Louis, MO 63118
About Lefty's Fried Rice
Lefty's Fried Rice is a rice restaurant located at 3000 S Jefferson Ave in Saint Louis, Missouri. It is one of 770 places to eat and drink we list in Saint Louis. Prices are affordable ($10–20 per person).
Lefty's Fried Rice is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday).
The menu we have on file lists 8 items. You will find options like Special Fried Rice, Fried Noodle & Dragon Wing Combo, and Chicken St Paul.
You can visit for outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, and takeaway. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups and tourists. The place is family friendly, LGBTQ+ friendly, and a transgender safe space. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, small plates, and vegetarian options.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (314) 899-0169 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Rice Restaurant
- Address
- 3000 S Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118
- Phone
- (314) 899-0169
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday)
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Lefty's Fried Rice’s weekday schedule with 27 other restaurants in Saint Louis. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 10:00 PM, in line with the typical 10:00 PM.
In total it is open about 66 hours a week, 14 hours more than the local median of 52. 70% of restaurants in Saint Louis open on Sundays; Lefty's Fried Rice does not.
Compared with 27 other restaurants in Saint Louis that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in Missouri
Based on 79 menus with 4,220 priced items from restaurants in Missouri, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $15.95.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 22% | $3.99 |
| Onion Rings | 18% | $6.40 |
| Side Salad | 14% | $5.39 |
| Coffee | 14% | $2.38 |
| Cheeseburger | 13% | $8.99 |
| Grilled Cheese | 13% | $7.75 |
| Fries | 13% | $4.30 |
| Hamburger | 11% | $10.00 |
Calculated from 79 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
From the business
- Identifies as Black-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- No-contact delivery
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Lefty's Fried Rice there are 19 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 40 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (8), Pizza (5), Cafes & Coffee (4), and Bakeries & Desserts (3).
Competition is healthy: 7 other restaurants are within a mile and 51 within three miles. The closest is Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge, 0.4 mi away.
11 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bars & PubsSmall Change0.2 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexArzolas Fajitas Margaritas0.3 mi
- Chicken & WingsLee's Famous Recipe Chicken0.3 mi
- PizzaCafé Piazza0.4 mi
- AmericanEverybody Eats0.4 mi
What to expect at a rice restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Lefty's Fried Rice's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM (closed Sunday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: Closed.
Is Lefty's Fried Rice open on Sunday?
No, Lefty's Fried Rice is closed on Sundays.
Where is Lefty's Fried Rice located?
Lefty's Fried Rice is located at 3000 S Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118.
What is the phone number of Lefty's Fried Rice?
You can call Lefty's Fried Rice at (314) 899-0169.
Does Lefty's Fried Rice offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Lefty's Fried Rice offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, no-contact delivery, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Lefty's Fried Rice?
The typical price range at Lefty's Fried Rice is $10–20 per person.
Does Lefty's Fried Rice take reservations?
Yes, Lefty's Fried Rice accepts reservations.
Is Lefty's Fried Rice wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Lefty's Fried Rice open late?
Yes – Lefty's Fried Rice is open until 10 PM or later on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
What else is near Lefty's Fried Rice?
There are 40 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Lefty's Fried Rice. Nearby options include Small Change (0.2 mi), Arzolas Fajitas Margaritas (0.3 mi), and Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken (0.3 mi).
Are there other restaurants near Lefty's Fried Rice?
7 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Frazer's Restaurant & Lounge, 0.4 mi away.
How much do restaurants in Missouri cost?
Based on 79 menus with 4,220 priced items from restaurants in Missouri, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $5.99 and $15.95.
