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    Buddy's Place

    4.0 (14 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Bars, Hot Dogs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Popcorn chicken and corn nuggets
    Monica P.

    BIG NOPE! If you are headed South or North on US Hwy 63, you would be better off continuing to Kirksville MO (South) or Bloomfield IA (North) to get your grub on. Buddy's has clearly went through a change in Management and Staff. The food is absolute SLOP and it comes with an ABSURD PRICE TAG! I'm including a picture of the burnt popcorn chicken and corn nuggets my daughter and 2 friends received, AFTER they had come back to tell us they were out of chicken strips. With a limited menu you cannot afford to run out of one of your big sellers. All in 3 orders of the enclosed, side salad with chicken on it and a BLT totaled an even $50. SOOOOOOOO NOT WORTH IT

    Plate sized home-breaded tenderloin cut in 1/2 and put on 2 5" kaiser buns with home made fries.
    K. J.

    This is a nice little small town place, clearly geared toward serving locals over travelers. We ran across it traveling the scenic route between Des Moines, IA and Columbia, MO. Buddy's has a wonderful home town feel that is familiar to me from growing up in a small town myself. The floors are a little sloped, the decor has walls covered with new and old signs, the tables and chairs are mixed and matched. Keno is offered, but we didn't play. I. LOVE. The. Place. We were strangers, but made to feel at home by both waitresses who were on duty. We ordered Buddy's special #4, a "Big" breaded tenderloin, split for 2, with homemade fries. The fries are perfect, and the tenderloin is one of the best I have ever enjoyed - juicy, tender, perfectly crisped homemade breading, enormous (really not kidding, freak of nature huge). For us, it was food for 2 and then some. Plan on cash, or use their ATM with an affordable $2 fee. They don't accept plastic. Incidentally, we were happy to be back in 5 bars of Sprint 4g LTE data coverage in the restaurant. The full package: Great food in plentiful quantities Super affordable (the plate for 2 was a wallet sparing $10.50, and Pepsi was $1) Great small town atmosphere Over the top service In summary, we each ate about 1/3 of of our 1/2 tenderloin gorged on fresh cut fries, and were billed a whopping $11.50 +tax +tip and left feeling stuffed and happy.

    Breaded pork tenderloin sandwiches as big as your face accompanied by a large serving of home made French fries

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    Ate there again food was great the Bloody Mary was amazing service was spot on we will go back again soon

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    We ordered Buddy's special #4, a "Big" breaded tenderloin, split for 2, with homemade fries.

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    Sebree's Restaurant

    Sebree's Restaurant

    4.2(41 reviews)
    12.4 mi
    $$$

    We came in from out of town to celebrate my cousin's graduation. A total of three tables were…read moreoccupied. My aunt called on two separate occasions to make reservations for our larger group. We walked in on the night of my cousin's graduation to celebrate a huge milestone. We walked in and the hostess stated she didn't have our reservation, another lady who was either the owner or manager came up hot and bothered and was EXTREMELY rude. On a hospitality level I give her a -50. She very rudely stated she didn't have our reservation and continued to be awful as we tried to clarify that we had made a reservation. Even if she could have been nice and apologetic about the reservation misunderstanding, I wouldn't have stayed to eat here and support this business. People need to learn how to treat other humans nicely. This lady was NOT nice, one of the rudest restaurant encounters I've ever had.

    I'm a bit mixed on this place... Food... Great... Service great.... But ate here on a Saturday…read morenight and there were only two tables... Each with two people there... Place was virtually empty. I was hungry for prime rib... Looked at the menu and wow... $67!!...and that's just for the entee! ... All sides are extra!.. You have to pay extra for the sides and drink! I do recommend the bread pudding... Awesome! I ate alone and my bill with tip was $105!... It's great food... But bring a thick wallet!... Could be why the place was empty?

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    Southfork Motel and Grill

    Southfork Motel and Grill

    4.1(28 reviews)
    16.5 mi
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    We were a bit skeptical upon arrival. The exterior has the look of a budget 1980s-style motel, and…read morethe driveway--which is shared with a semi-truck parking area--is quite rough with several large potholes. However, if you can look past the first impression, there is a lot to like here. Service & Check-in The hotel appears to run on a very small staff. When we arrived, the front desk was empty, but there was a note with a number to call. I called, and a gentleman arrived almost immediately. He was extremely kind and the check-in process was seamless. If you are willing to wait a minute or two for service, the staff is very responsive and helpful. We had two rooms, and both were clean, fairly modern, and very quiet. The beds were comfortable, and we appreciated the Fire TVs that allowed us to log into our own streaming apps. Dining & Bar There is a connected Bar & Grill that was clean and very inviting. We went over for a nightcap but were told they are still waiting on their liquor license. Since we were in town for a family Christmas dinner, we didn't eat a full meal there, but the menu prices were very reasonable--well below the average for this area. We'd definitely give the food a try on our next visit. The One Downside: Breakfast The only real disappointment was the "advertised" breakfast. It was very limited, consisting only of cereal, toast, and oatmeal packets. Most surprisingly, the "pastry" selection was just a small basket containing Twinkies and Hostess Frosted cupcakes. It's fine for a quick sugar fix, but don't expect a standard hotel breakfast spread. Verdict Despite the dated exterior and the "gas station" style breakfast, the rooms are great and the price is right. We would stay here again for the comfort and quiet, but we'll plan to grab breakfast elsewhere!

    Room ok but dated. Breakfast? A joke. Coffee was muddy, cereal but no milk, bread left uncovered…read morefrom the day before and toaster didn't work. The Grill- oh boy. Smothered chicken was microwaved a few too many times and still charged me. My sister got sick and vomited her country fried steak. Boxed mashed potatoes drowned in some unrecognizable white gravy. It was awful and will never return. In 2024 the food was good and service was good:: what happened? New management? Well take a cue from the previous owners/management please

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    Southfork Motel and Grill - Plenty of seating and a nice bar

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    Buddy's Place - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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