Missouri Restaurants
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Alba, Old Miner's Inn From the outside, this brown and white building doesn't look much different from the other businesses in this old mining town. But inside, soft light fills two dining rooms, where guest savor southern French fare. 417-525-4332.
Arrow Rock, Arrow Rock Tavern One of the oldest brick taverns west of the Mississippi, where you can feast on hearty favorites such as fried chicken. Reservations suggested; closed in the winter. 660-837-3200.
Augusta, Ashley's Rose Restaurant Enjoy casual dining for burgers, steaks, lobster, and nightly German specialties. 636-482-4108.
Branson, Big Cedar Lodge Enjoy a panoramic view of the lake while dining on steaks and wood-fired pizzas. 417-335-2777.
Branson, Chateau on the Lake Located on pristine Table Rock Lake and convenient to area attractions, entertainment and golf. Spectacular guestrooms and suites, with breathtaking views, feature our Serta Prefect Sleeper® and offer comprehensive amenities. Guests enjoy an indoor/outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, full-service spa, complete marina, and superb dining. 888-333-LAKE(5253).
Branson, The Chateau Grille Winner of Wine Spectator magazines' prestigious "2001 Award of Excellence." Features a stunning view of Table Rock Lake and offers deliciously prepared, exquisitely presented American grill selections. 888-333-LAKE(5253).
Branson, Fall Creek Steak and Catfish House On the south side of Branson, relax in a casual pine-paneled dining room featuring sizzling steaks and barbecue beef sandwiches, plus homemade rolls that servers toss to diners. 417-336-5060.
Branson, Hard Luck Diner This 50's style eatery will keep you entertained as well as serve you a delicious burger with their serenading waiters. 417-336-7217.
Branson, Molly's Mill and Reunion Hall This lace-curtained restaurant at Silver Dollar City highlights a buffet that includes a ham-and-black-cherry sauce and homemade desserts. 800-225-0222.
Cape Girardeau, My Daddy's Cheesecake More than 20 cheesecake varieties tempt you, including "Mississippi mud" and the "gooey Louie" cookie wedge. 573-335-6660.
Cape Girardeau, Port Cape Girardeau Enjoy great barbecue in an 1830s riverfront building. 573-334-0954.
Clayton, Fio's La Fourchette This softly-lit French eatery in a St. Louis near-west suburb is a great splurge. 314-863-6866.
Columbia, 63 Diner Don't miss the steak sandwich dotted with peppercorns and slathered in cream sauce, amid the hustle and bustle of this '50s-style diner. 573-443-2331.
Columbia, Boone Tavern and Restaurant Munch zesty chicken wings or enjoy a dinner of prime rib or slowly-cooked baby back ribs. Dessert lovers swoon over "chocolate suicide," a three-tiered cake served with a semisweet chocolate wedge. 573-442-5123.
Hermann, The Wild Grapevine Restaurant Try the steaks, pastas, or traditional German cuisine. 573-486-3479.
Kansas City, Browne's Market & Deli Try a traditional Irish cafe that serves tea, corned beef sandwiches, shepard's pie, and soda bread. 816-561-0030.
Kansas City, California Taqueria Pork spareribs with chile spice up the menu at this busy downtown eatery. 816-474-5571.
Kansas City, Savoy Grill Kansas City's oldest restaurant, where visitors have enjoyed upscale cuisine since 1903. Waiters in crisp, white jackets and bow ties serve mouth-watering steaks, the famous seafood platter, and delectable desserts. 816-842-3890.
Kansas City, The Peppercorn Duck Club They pride themselves on unique and fun combinations at Market Island, the lunchtime salad bar at this restaurant. 816-435-4199.
Kansas City, Winslow's City Market Barbeque In Kansas City, where barbecue is a way of life, burnt-end sandwiches reign. Try the combo of turkey, pork, and beef swimming in Winslow's hot, spicy sauce. 816-471-7427.
Kimmswick, The Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery At this late-19th-century landmark restaurant, dulcimer music accompanies home-cooked meals and fresh homemade pies and cakes. 636-464-3128.
Kingdom City, Gasper Restuarant Juicy burgers and succulent chicken arrive at truck-stop speed, but be sure to leave time for the incredible blackberry cobbler. 573-642-4447.
Lexington, Riley's Irish Pub This downtown gathering spot dating from the 1890s features Reuben sandwiches, prime rib, and steaks. 660-259-4770.
Lexington, Victorian Peddler Antiques and Tea Room Enjoy sandwiches, quiche, and fruit cobblers served among antiques that you can buy. 660-259-4533.
Liberty, Boggess Hardware Cafe For nearly 80 years, residents relied on this hardware store for everything from coal stoves to chain saws, but now when you ask for a hammer, they bring you a juicy burger--a third-pounder at that! Regulars can't get enough of the signature chicken puff pastry. 816-792-3500.
Linn Creek, Tonka Hills Restaurant The locals eat here. Daily specials include ham and beans with cornbread, plus chicken-fried steak and soups. 573-346-5759.
Point Lookout, Friendship House, College of the Ozarks No mystery meat here, just robust burgers, plus sandwiches, chicken, steak and pork chops. Friendly students prepare and serve everything. 417-334-6411 (ext. 3341).
Richland, Caveman Bar-BQ and Steak House This restaurant is tucked inside a cave...yes, a cave...carved into a limestone bluff 100 feet above the Gasconade River. Specialities include carp lips (onion rings), bat wings (chicken wings) and the big one: barbecued ribs. Closed in January and February. 573-765-4554.
Sedalia, Wheel Drive In Munch on a "gooberburger" topped with peanut butter or try a peanut butter shake. Open daily. 660-826-5177.
St. Charles, The New Mother-in-Law House Try the trademark "sole Oscar" for a treat: a panfried and baked fillet on a bed of Mother-in-Law House rice, topped with asparagus, crabmeat, and hollandaise sauce. 636-946-9444.
St. Joseph, The Old Hoof & Horn Diners pull up to simple wood tables in red-vinyl-and-chrome chairs. Choose from nearly a dozen beef entrées, fried chicken, pork chops, or a fat, juicy burger. 816-238-0742.
St. Louis, Amighetti's Bakery and Cafe The sauce is the key to their sandwiches. It slathers each of the 27-inch-long baguettes, bulging with ham, roast beef and salami, plus lettuce, pickle, tomato, and Swiss cheese. 314-776-2855.
St. Louis, Charlie Gitto's On The Hill The south-side Italian enclave on "the Hill" serves famous St. Louis toasted ravioli. 314-772-8898.
St. Louis, Gourmet to Go Carry out one of the day's fresh selections, from balsamic Mediterranean chicken and crab cakes, to chicken salad and beef tenderloin, and baked-from-scratch treats. 314-727-2442.
St. Louis, Lemp Mansion Restaurant and Inn Once home to a brewery mogul who met an untimely demise, this dining experience puts you in the mood for something spooky. 314-664-8024.
St. Louis, Sidney Street Cafe You might have to search for this unassuming corner storefront: It's sandwiched amid brick row houses in the shadow of the Anheuser-Busch brewery on the near-south side. The innovative menu includes dishes such as "poulet Montrachet," a saucy chicken creation. 314-771-5777.
St. Louis, The Majestic Restaurant On weekends, lines form out front for the Politis family's Greek dishes, including the spinach/feta cheese omelet. But after the weekday morning rush, you won't have any trouble finding a table at this corner café west of downtown. 314-361-2011.
St. Louis, Ted Drewes Frozen Custard Famous for its ultrathick "concrete" soft-serve. 314-481-2652.
St. Louis, Tony's "At Tony's," declares Vincent J. Bommarito, owner of this landmark restaurant, "every night is a special occasion." Indeed it is, with classic steaks and traditional Italian dishes, as well as inventive seafood creations. 314-231-7007.
Ste. Genevieve, Old Brick House On the square in Ste. Genevieve, home-style cooking stars in the oldest brick structure west of the Mississippi. 573-883-2724.
Thayer, Thayer Country Cottage Restaurant This friendly restaurant in south-central Missouri specializes in baked fish, tasty sandwiches, fresh garden salads, and from-scratch cream pies. 417-264-3443.
Weston, Avalon Café In a home more than a century old, this café features gourmet dinners and is just a short walk from some area bed and breakfasts. 816-640-2835.
Weston, The Vineyards Restaurant This restaurant serves gourmet meals to visitors of the Missouri River Valley. 816-640-5588.
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Sedalia, Wheel Inn Drive-In is now located at 2103 South Limit, South 65 Highway, in Sedalia, MO, and still the "Home of the Original GooberBurger". 660-826-5177
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