Meals $25 at 14 Places During 'West County Restaurant Week'

How would you like a dinner of escargot to start, a mesquite smoked pork loin chop with sweet potato and roasted garlic puree with forest mushrooms, and a creme brulee to finish it off — all for 25 bucks?

That's the sort of meal you can get at 14 restaurants participating in "West County Restaurant Week," starting today, Monday.

The pork loin is one of three entrees you could order from in Town and Country, for example. The menus—all fixed price and $25—are available online at the restaurant week website.

You might, for example, sample Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (bell peppers stuffed with rice, carrots, apricots, raisins and spices and served with a side of falafel balls) at  in Chesterfield.

Or, Grilled Beef Flatiron (Ozark mushroom & lobster fricassee, candied cherry tomatoes, crispy shallots) at in Des Peres.

The manager at Bistro 1130 advised diners to make reservations and make them early, because the seating sells out quickly for these specials.

Partners in the program also urge patrons to consider an extra $5 donation to Autism Speaks.

The last day of restaurant week is Sunday. The 14 participating restaurants are in Chesterfield, Ballwin, Town and Country and Des Peres:

• Filippo's Italian Kitchen & Bar