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Specialties: Aged and smoked chateaubriand for two, hand-cut and aged steaks, veal Oscar and slow-roasted prime rib. Be sure to order one of their famous flambé desserts, prepared tableside. Price: Appetizers start at $4.99; entrées range from $13.99 to $39.99. Cash, checks, all major credit cards accepted. Details: Open Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 4:30 to 10 p.m. Seats 60 in main restaurant; 45 next door in Whiteford House dining area; 120 outside on patio in summer. Smoking on patio. Serves alcohol. Reservations strongly recommended on weekends. Catering available. Closed Jan. 1-15 annually. Directions: Located at 151 S. Messmer St. in Kelso, south of Cape Girardeau off Interstate 55. Contact: 573-264-1115 or www.raysofkelso.com.
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The Olive Branch Specialties: Italian cuisine, hand-cut steaks, smoked pork chops and seafood, including smoked trout raised locally. Price: Dinner entrées $6.90 to $21.95; pasta dishes priced around $12.99. Cash, checks and all major credit cards accepted. Gift certificates available. Details: Open 4 to 9 p.m. daily. Closed on Sundays. Reservations accepted. Seats 100. Smoking allowed in special section. Directions: Located just off Highway 5 in Gravois Mills. Contact: 573-372-2090, info@olivebranchatthelake.com or www.olivebranchatthelake.com |
The Rusty Jug Specialties: Deep-fried smoked ribs, barbecue ribs, brisket and pulled pork. Steaks, chicken and pork chops also served. Price: Sandwiches are $6.99 to $8.99, dinners from $12.99 to $22.99. Cash, checks, all major charge cards. Details: Open Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Seats 86. No smoking. No alcohol sales. Directions: Located at 1209 S. High St. in El Dorado Springs (one block north of Highway 54). Contact: 417-876-4669 or www.rustyjug.com
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The Railyard Steakhouse Specialties: Prime rib, ribeye, filet, hand-breaded tenderloin, hand-battered chicken tenders and homemade desserts. Price: Dinner entrées $8.95 to $23.95; sandwiches served with fries from $5.25 to $7.95. Cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa and Discover accepted. Gift certificates available. Details: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. No smoking. Seats about 100. Groups of eight or more are encouraged to call in advance. Directions: Located at 606 E. Broadway in Brunswick. Contact: 660-548-3300 or www.railyardsteakhouse.com |
The Undercliff Grill & Bar Specialties: Reuben burgers, Build-a-Nacho, Mike’s Dam Good Sandwich, spaghetti red, Frito chili pie. Homemade desserts, too. Price: Soups start at $2.89; entreés from $4.99 to $17.99. Cash and all major credit cards accepted. Details: Open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Breakfast served Saturday and Sunday only, 9 to 11 a.m. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Smoking allowed. Wednesday evening is Motorcycle Night. Directions: Located at 6385 Old Highway 71, approximately seven miles south of Joplin. Contact: 417-623-8382 or www.undercliff.net |
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The Eagle’s Nest Specialties: Hand-cut steaks, veal picatta, lamb chops, pan-roasted duck breast, cioppino and bacon potato cheddar soup. Price: Entreés starting at $9.95; salads and sandwiches starting at $5.95. Cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover accepted. Details: Lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday; Dinner served after 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday and after 5:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday. Sunday brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. followed by pasta buffet from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Closed Monday nights. Smoking allowed on outdoor patio only. Directions: Located at 221 Georgia St. in downtown Louisiana. Contact: 573-754-9888 or www.theeaglesnest-louisiana.com |
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The Rustic Oak Cabin Steakhouse Specialties: Steaks, prime rib, barbecue, all-you-can-eat catfish, comfort food favorites and the restaurant’s signature cheesy baked potato soup. Price: Steak meals starting at $14.99; burgers and sandwiches starting at $5.99. Cash, check, Mastercard, Visa or Discover accepted. Details: Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; in January and February, open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only. Reservations recommended on weekends. Smoking permitted in designated area. Seats 170. Directions: Located at 22448 Hwy J, about six miles north of Perry and about three miles south of Mark Twain Lake’s Clarence Cannon Dam. Contact: 573-565-2040 or www.rusticoaksteakhouse.com |
Justus Drugstore Specialties: Freshwater striper bass, Campo Lindo chicken, Akaushi beef brisket, Berkshire pork ribeye. They offer an extensive wine list, too. Price: Prices are à la carte. Appetizers start at $8; salads, $7; and entrées, $14 to $26. Cash and credit cards accepted. Details: Open 5:30 to 10 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday; 5:30 to 11 p.m., Friday and Saturday; 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday. Smoking on patio outside. Seats 66. Reservations suggested, but walk-ins welcome. Directions: Located at 106 W. Main St. in Smithville, approximately 20 minutes north of Kansas City on Highway 169. Contact: 816-532-2300; www.drugstorerestaurant.com |
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Specialties: All-you-can-eat buffet features homemade favorites, including roast beef, fried chicken, ham, sweet and sour chicken, mashed potatoes and fresh-baked rolls. The dessert bar offers more than 60 homemade cakes, cookies, cobblers and pies. Price: Buffet is $10.99 and includes dessert. Cash or checks only. Details: Open 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights only. No smoking. Seats 235. Directions: From Cole Camp, take Highway B south about 10 miles to the intersection of Highways B and W. Charley’s is on the right. Contact: 660-668-3806 |
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Specialties: Grilled trout, oyster po’boy, shrimp creole, chicken Tchoupitoulas, blackened redfish and blackened prime rib. Price: Prices range from $3.95 for a cup of seafood gumbo to $25.95 for Steak Frederick, a grilled pepper bacon-wrapped beef tenderloin. Cash, Mastercard, Visa, Discover, American Express accepted. Details: Open Tuesday through Thursday, 4:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, lunch 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dinner 4:30 to 10 p.m. Sunday, family-style breakfast and lunch, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Smoking in bar only. Seats 90. Reservations for 6 or more. Directions: Located at 501 High St. inside the historic Hotel Frederick in downtown Boonville. Contact: 660-882-9191 |
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Specialties: Chicken fried steak, open-faced roast beef, seafood fettuccine alfredo, spaghetti red, stacked enchiladas and the battered and grilled Freda Mae’s sandwich. Save room for a slice of homemade pie! Price: Prices range from $4.29 for soups to $19.99 for a 16-ounce T-bone steak. Cash, checks, Discover, American Expresss, Mastercard and Visa accepted. Details: Open Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; the bar is open until 11 p.m. Smoking in bar only. Seats 170. Directions: Located at 101 E. Commercial in Pierce City. From I-44, go approximately 11 miles down Hwy. 97, or go 2 miles north on Hwy. 97 from Hwy. 60. Contact: 417-476-5717 |
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Tonanzio's Italian Restaurant Specialties: Traditional Italian specialties, exotic game, seafood and steaks. Price: Italian specialties from $13.95, steaks and exotic game from $19.95, seafood from $16.95. Cash, checks, Mastercard, Visa and American Express accepted. Details: Open daily from 4 to 10 p.m. Reservations are appreciated, but not required. Smoking is permitted. Visit www.tonanzios.com or call 573-491-3668 for more information. Directions: From Jefferson City, take Highway 54 east to Highway J exit at New Bloomfield. Turn left and follow Highway J for about four miles to Guthrie. From Columbia, take Highway 63 south to Highway Y exit at Ashland. Turn left and follow Highway Y for about nine miles to Guthrie. Turn left on Highway J and travel one block. Tonanzio’s is on the left.
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Midtown Recreation and Dining Room Specialties: Hickory-smoked barbecue pork steaks, baby back ribs, pulled pork, hamburgers and pub fare. Price: Sandwiches $2.50 and up. Dinners from $7 to $12. Cash, checks, Mastercard and Visa accepted. Details: Lounge open from 8:30 a.m to 11 p.m., Monday through Saturday, with full menu until 9 p.m. daily. Dining room from 11 a.m to 9 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Smoking permitted in lounge. Directions: Located at 107 Main St. in Holcomb. From Interstate 55, take Highway 412 west to Kennett, then north on Highway 25, about 10 miles. Contact: www.strawsbbq.com (573) 792-9689. |
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Specialties: Squeezeburgers with cheese skirts, teriyaki steak sandwiches, grilled turkey on sourdough bread, grilled chicken or steak tacos. Be sure to save room for Ken’s creamy homemade cheesecake or caramel apple pecan pie. Price: Menu prices range from $1.45 for unskinned, fresh-cut fries to $4.50 for a thin-sliced ribeye steak sandwich. Cash or checks only; no credit cards. Details: Open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday. No smoking allowed. Seats 40. Directions: Located at 404 RB Road in Stockton. Contact: (417) 276-6302. |
Old Harlin House Café Specialties: Turkey artichoke sandwich, Reubens, homemade soups, entree salads, creamy cheesecakes. Signature steaks and seafood dishes on Friday night. Price: Lunch averages $4 to $8 per person; Friday night dinner ranges $12 to $40 per person. Details: Open Monday through Friday for lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; open Friday, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended on Friday evenings. Open year-round. Catering available. Non-smoking. Seats 50. Porch seating when it’s nice outside. MasterCard, VISA, checks and cash accepted. Directions: Located at 403 Harlin Drive in Gainesville. Contact: (417) 679-0061
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Specialties: Mediterranean Price: Sandwich, soup or salad selections average $4 to $7; fire-grilled entrees or pasta dishes run $8 to $25. MasterCard, VISA, cash and local checks accepted. Details: Open Monday for lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Closed Sunday. Reservations recommended on Friday evenings. Open year-round. Catering and delivery available locally. Non-smoking inside; smoking on terrace. Seats 45. Directions: Located at 315 Main St. in Boonville. Contact: (660) 882-0250. |
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Specialties: Spaghetti red, chili, hand-rolled tamales, cheeseburgers. Price: Meals average $3 to $6 per person. Cash only; no credit cards or checks. Details: Restaurant open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 9 p.m. Closed during August. Seats 23. Smoking allowed. Directions: Located at 1719 Main Street in Joplin. Contact: (417) 781-5341 |
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Specialties: Mediterranean cuisine, steaks, seafood, pizza, signature salads, pub fare. A variety of beers and ales are produced on site. Price: Lunch averages $6 to $8 per person; dinner entrees range from $6 to $22. Visa, Mastercard, American Express, checks and cash accepted. Details: Restaurant open Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations welcomed. Seats 120. Smoking allowed in the pub except when the restuarant is full. Directions: Located at 215 W. Washington in downtown Kirksville (one block west of the courthouse square). Contact: (660) 665-8484, www.ilspazio.com. |
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Candlestick Inn Specialties: Hand-cut steaks and seafood, such as the popular twin South African lobster tail. Start with the Candlestick Shrimp appetizer and end with the Candlestick Cupcake, a decadent chocolate feast. Price: Lunch averages $15 to $18 per person; dinner averages $45 to $50. Major credit cards and cash accepted. Hours & details: Open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Open 9 p.m. to midnight, Thursday through Saturday. Open year-round. Smoking in lounge only. Full bar. Seats 150. Reservations suggested but not required. Dress is casual or dressy; it’s up to you. Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday evenings, 6 p.m. to close. Directions: Take Highway 76 to historic downtown Branson; turn right onto Business 65 to East Highway 76. Turn left, and go 7/10 of a mile to Candlestick Road. Turn left onto Taney Road. Contact: (417) 334-3633
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Specialties: German food including rouladin, sauerbraten, schnitzel, shweinfleich and weis wurst. Diners also rave about the hand-cut steaks, fried chicken with a secret batter, seafood and daily specials. Price: $13.99 to $23.99. Discover, MC, VISA, American Express and cash accepted. Hours & details: Open Tuesday through Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations recommended. Open year-round. Smoking allowed. Full bar. Private dining room and other hours available for groups. Directions: Take Interstate 44 to State Route H at Mount Vernon. Go south 7 miles to Freistatt. Biermann’s is easy to find next to the Lutheran school in the heart of town. Contact: (417) 235-9005; www.BiermannsFineDining.com. |
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Specialties: Charbroiled shrimp; Cajun catfish; honey-glazed ribs; flower pot bread. Delicious homemade desserts include the strawberry puff and fried ice cream. Price: Dinners average $10 to $20. Lunch is about $5. Checks and cash accepted. No credit cards. Hours & details: Thursday from 4-9 p.m., Friday from 6-10 p.m., Saturday from 4-10 p.m., Sunday from 12-8 p.m.; private parties during the week. Open year-round. No reservations. Smoking and non-smoking available. Directions: For detailed directions to the restaurant, go to www.simonswaterfrontrestaurants.com. Contact: (573) 294-7207 |
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Specialties: Award-winning aged steaks, batter-fried lobster, onion rings, garlic mashed potatoes and homemade ice creams. Hours & details: Tuesday through Saturday, 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Closed in January and on major holidays. Reservations are strongly recommended. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Directions: Downtown Bevier, 5 miles west of Macon off Highway 36. Contact: (660) 773-6666 |
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Blue Owl Restaurant & Bakery Specialties: Tropical turkey salad, homemade chicken and dumplings, meatloaf, Southern fried chicken or chicken-fried steak with real milk gravy. For dessert, try the absolutely perfect strawberry-rhubarb pie, death-by-chocolate cake or a warm slice of the caramel-apple pecan pie. Price: Breakfast $3.95 - $8.95 and lunch $3.95 - $11.95. A slice of homemade pie, cake or cheesecake runs $4.95 to $5.95. Kids menu, $3.95. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express accepted. Debit cards and checks also accepted. The only ATM in town is on site. Hours & details: Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open year-round. Reservations recommended — or arrive early to get on the waiting list! Directions: Take I-55 south of St. Louis to exit 186, east to Hwy. 61-67, south to Hwy K. Contact: (636) 464-3128 or log on to www.theblueowl.com. |
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Arrow Rock Tavern Specialties: Fried chicken and ham dinners served family style, elk burgers and steaks, barbecue beef, K.C. strip steaks, peach cobbler and fudge pie. Price: lunch $3.95 - $6.95 and dinner $10.95 - $16.95. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Hours & details: Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for lunch; Tuesday through Saturday 5 p.m. to 8 p.m for dinner. Closed January, Feburary and part of March. Reservations recommended. Directions: Downtown Arrow Rock, Contact: (660) 837-3200 The Friends of Arrow Rock give tours of the tavern and other area attractions. For more information call (660) 837-3231 or visit their Web site at www.friendsar.org. |
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Specialties: Cherry wood smoked-barbecue including ribs, pork shoulder and chicken. Also fresh gulf shrimp grilled, steamed or fried. Excellent homemade desserts and unusual barbecue cornbread. Hours: Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Weekdays 6 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. Payment: Cash and approved checks only. Directions: Highway 21 next to Shepherd Mountain Inn motel. Contact: (573) 546-2100 |
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The Point Steakhouse Dixon, Mo. Specialties: Steaks and catfish grilled with Bob Moore’s special seasoning blends. Appetizers include “Firecrackers,” twisted tortilla dough filled with black beans, corn and mild salsa, and hickory-smoked ribs. Hours & details: Tuesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Other hours by reservation for groups of 25 or more. Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express. Directions: 7 miles north of I-44 on Highway 28. Contact: (573) 759-6100. www.pointsteakhouse.com.
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