I am always hard put to figure out why someone who's lived here for at least a couple of years hasn't been to O'Connell's yet. The thick burgers are an icon, even for those who order medium-well done. When I went on a low-carb diet, I found out that the burger alone, no bun, ordered medium-rare, was almost as satisfying as a steak, so flavorful was the meat.
It's a classic St. Louis scene, whether on a rainy weekday afternoon or before a baseball game. And the stories about it are, well, legend.