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Darba Restaurant

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Authentic Somali Cuisine | Halal African Food
Traditional flavors. Fresh daily.

📍 St. Louis, MO

10/01/2026

🎉 OFFICIAL GRAND OPENING DAY! 🎉

We’ve been waiting for this day. ✨

Since our soft opening, you’ve walked through our doors, shared meals with us, discovered Somali flavors, and helped DARBA find its place in St. Louis.

THANK YOU, ST. LOUIS! ❤️

Today, we celebrate with you.

Come experience the bold flavors of Somali cuisine, enjoy music and entertainment, and celebrate the official Grand Opening of DARBA.

And because every celebration deserves a feast, we’re launching our $25 Lunch Feast:

🍽️ 1 Main
🥟 1 Sambusa
🍰 1 Dessert

Bring your family. Bring your friends. Whether you’re already a DARBA regular or haven’t discovered us yet, today is the day to find your way here.

📍 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104

October 1. Come celebrate DARBA with us.

10/01/2026

Not all who wonder are lost.
Some just know where to find the good stuff.

Tomorrow, October 1, we finally celebrate.

DARBA's Grand Opening and launching our $25 Lunch Feast:

🍽️ 1 Main
🥟 1 Sambusa
🍰 1 Dessert

Plus music, entertainment, and plenty of reasons to stay awhile.

Your newest escape for bold and savory flavors.

Come hungry. Bring your people. And find your way to DARBA.

📍2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63104
⏰ 8AM - 8PM

See you tomorrow!

09/21/2026

Some Mondays need a little color.
Some need a little sweetness.
Some need a mocktail. 🍹🤎

Whatever kind of Monday you’re having, there’s a mood for it at DARBA.
Which one matches yours today? 👀

09/16/2026

Some celebrations deserve more than just a table.

They deserve a whole space.

Birthday? Reunion? Company event? Family celebration?

A beautiful setting, great food, and the perfect atmosphere to make your gathering memorable.

✨ Indoor & outdoor seating
🍽️ A menu your guests will love
🥂 Drinks & mocktails
🎉 Perfect for special gatherings

Have an event in mind?

📩 Message us for availability, details, and reservations.

📍 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO

09/14/2026

St. Louis have discovered a rather delicious way to kick off the week…

They wake.
They gather.
And, most importantly, they arrive at DARBA before 11 AM. 👀

Whispers tell us the breakfast table is quite worth getting out of bed for, particularly when Somali flavors, warm plates, and a proper morning feast await.

After all, if one must begin another week, one might as well do it well-fed.

DARBA Breakfast | 8 AM–11 AM

Missed breakfast today? We’ll see you at the breakfast table tomorrow.

📍 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO

09/05/2026

Has everyone in St. Louis tried Somali food yet? 👀

If you haven’t… September might be the month you change that. 😉

Meet your new favorites. 🇸🇴❤️

Sip on warm, spiced Shaah.
Dig into tender Chicken Suqaar.
Go for the Lamb Chops.
Grab a few Sambosas for the table.
Don’t forget the creamy Hummus for dipping.
And yes, you might want the Shakshuka all to yourself. 👀

Savory. Spiced. Comforting. Made for sharing…or not. 😂

And that’s just a taste of what’s waiting at DARBA.

Come for something new. Stay for the flavors. Leave already planning your next visit. You might just leave with a new favorite. 👀

📍 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO
🕖 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
🍽️ Dine In • Take Out • Pick Up • Catering

Come. Taste. Love.

09/03/2026

SEPTEMBER JUST CLOCKED IN… 👀

And we think it deserves a seat at the table.

And we already know what it needs…

FLAVOR.

From rich, comforting classics to bold Somali flavors you may have never tried before, there’s a whole new craving waiting for you.

📍 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis
🍽️ Dine In • Take Out • Catering

Ready to try something new?

08/21/2026

What if your Friday dinner came with a little bit of everything? 👀

One platter. 🤎

Fragrant Somali rice, savory pasta, tender suqaar, beautifully seasoned meats, fresh salad, and the sauces that bring every bite together.

And yes…the banana belongs on the plate. 🍌

Because dinner at Darba isn’t meant to be rushed.

It’s meant to be shared, passed around, and enjoyed together.

So if dinner plans are still undecided…

Consider this your sign. See you at Darba tonight. 🍽️

08/20/2026

POV: Somali food, St. Louis. 👀🤎

This is your sign to try something fresh in STL.

Come for the iconic Somali flavors, stay for the atmosphere. 🤎

🌿 Outdoor breeze or cozy indoor corner? You choose.
🍹 Signature drinks & handcrafted mocktails
🥘 Rich, comforting Somali flavors made to share

And just when you think you’ve experienced it all, dessert makes its entrance. 👀

🍰 We have Tiramisu, Tres Leches, and Date Cake - soft, rich, and full of depth that melts into every bite. Comforting, indulgent, and the perfect way to end your meal.

From the moment you walk through the doors to the last bite, DARBA is made for good food, good company, and a little time to slow down, indoors or out.

💬 Have you tried Somali food before, or would Darba be your first time?

And more importantly…which dessert are you ordering? 👇🏽

📍 DARBA Restaurant | St. Louis, MO

08/19/2026

Good mornings start here. ☕️

There’s something special about breakfast at Darba.

It starts with a warm pour of Shaah, followed by crispy Bajiya, rich Shakshuka, creamy Hummus, and golden Samosas made for that first satisfying bite.

And just when you think you’re done… there’s Biscoff Malwah waiting for you. 🤎

It’s not just breakfast.
It’s taking your time.
It’s sharing the table.
It’s enjoying flavors that feel familiar, even when you’re discovering them for the first time.

Come hungry. Stay a little longer.

📍 Breakfast at Darba
🕣 8:00am to 11:00am
👉 2219 Gravois Ave, St. Louis

See you at the table.

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Address

2219 Gravois Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63104

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 10pm
Saturday	8am - 10pm

Website

https://www.darbarestaurant.com/, https://www.instagram.com/darba_restaurant/

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