About Turnstl

About Turnstl

Turnstl is the home of Turn Restaurant and David Kirkland Catering, a health-minded American comfort food kitchen in the heart of Saint Louis. Chef David Kirkland introduced the concept in Spring 2016, bringing together the two things he has loved all his life: music and cooking. In the same way a DJ layers beats to create a set that is entirely their own, Chef Kirkland layers flavor by pairing fresh, locally grown ingredients into dishes that are at once comforting and creative.

Our Story

Chef David Kirkland began his professional cooking career in the early 1990s, working in a number of St. Louis's most recognized kitchens, including the Café at the St. Louis Art Museum, Frazier's Brown Bag, and Venice Café. He moved to San Francisco in 1996 to pursue music, becoming a resident DJ at several clubs. His passion for cooking stayed with him, though, and he threw himself into the Bay Area's farm-to-table movement while cooking for friends and family. After returning to St. Louis, Kirkland became head chef at Café Osage in 2007, deepening his commitment to seasonal, locally sourced food. In Spring 2016 he launched Turn Restaurant and David Kirkland Catering, bringing his DJ life and his culinary craft together under one roof.

Our Mission

At Turnstl, we hold that food and music can draw people together. Our aim is to serve health-centered American comfort food that nourishes both body and spirit, while championing sustainability across the St. Louis dining scene. We work hand in hand with local farmers and growers—among them the urban farm on our own rooftop—to guide each season's menu and source the freshest ingredients we can find.

What We Do

• Brunch: Join us Wednesday through Friday, 9am to 2pm (last seating 1:45pm), and Saturday through Sunday, 9am to 3pm (last seating 2:30pm), for comfort classics with a fresh spin, such as our signature biscuit flight and shrimp and grits.
• Dinner: Dinner service is paused for now. Please check back for updates.
• Catering: Through David Kirkland Catering, we bring our farm-to-table approach to events across the St. Louis area.
• Online Ordering: Order online for pickup, or give us a call at (314) 240-5157.

Our Values

• Local & Seasonal: We treasure our ties to local farmers and count on freshly grown produce and flavors, including vegetables from our rooftop urban farm.
• Sustainability: We are committed to eco-conscious practices in our kitchen and throughout the broader St. Louis restaurant community.
• Creativity: Much like a DJ mixing tracks, we layer and blend ingredients to create distinctive, memorable meals.
• Community: We believe food and music can bring people together, and we strive to be a welcoming gathering place for all.

Whether you come in for brunch, are planning a catered event, or simply crave a taste of St. Louis comfort, we are happy to serve you.

Turnstl — Turn Restaurant & David Kirkland Catering · Saint Louis, MO · (314) 240-5157