We don't have a Cheddars in our town I was so looking forward to having dinner at Cheddars in Joplin, Mo. We got there around 4:00 pm waiter was great. He dropped off two croissants. The croissants were dry and tasteless. I ordered an appetizer plate for dinner because I was so looking forward to trying the spinach dip. The dip tasted of frozen spinach from a box. The taste of the spinach was too strong. The sour cream on top did not help it at all. My husband had steak and ribs. He like the steak but said the ribs were over cooked. Over all we will not be back. There are too many other restaurants that do a better job. I will say our waiter did a really nice job! read more

My steak was prepared very well, just as requested. My only complaint was there was a lot of pepper in the topping and I prefer the steak to be just grilled without any additional stuff. It would be nice if they had let me know that ahead of time. read more

Food was tasty, no issues. Waiter and restaurant manager get 2 thumbs down. Especially the condescending tone the manager displayed while discussing a simple little issue the waiter totally f'd up. Retrain the waiter, term employment with the manager. Take her nasty azz pierced tongue elsewhere. read more

Wow! This was my first time at a Cheddar's. The food was amazing!!! I ordered a Cesar salad, salmon, baby carrots and corn (off the Cobb). The salmon comes on rice but I don't like rice so I just got it without it. You don't get to substitute anything for it. The entree already comes with two sides. You can add a salad for an additional charge. Everything I ate was great! My guy had a sirloin steak, broccoli and baby carrots. His steak looked really juicy and tender. I really like steamed broccoli but too many times I've gone to restaurants and tell them to cook it longer because I like it really soft. I always get it back still hard so I stopped ordering it. Well babe convinced me to try his broccoli and whoa baby yes!!! It was the way steamed broccoli should be! Nice and soft!! Great service too. It was a nice pit stop on our road trip! Thanks for everything :) read more

I have been here multiple times. It's already consistent. The everyone who works here is always kind. The food is just amazing. And the room is always warm and inviting! I don't think it's ever been a bad experience. The tables and floors are always clean and they even clean their menus. read more

One of our local favorites. Prices are very reasonable. Service is friendly and usually pretty fast. Food is yummy and menu has a wide variety of choices. The drink menu has something for everyone. I love the Spiked Lemonade and the Texas Tea. They don't take reservations so if you have a large party make other arraignments. The dessert menu is small but what they do have is enough for me. Did I mention how reasonable the prices are? read more

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We came back in tonight after that sent us a egiftcard..... needless to say it was just as bad... we were there for 2 hrs took our food to go bc I didn't feel like sitting there anymore. My husbands steak was remade twice! Still wasnt cooked correctly so we left he said he didnt want the food anymore. He asked for medium steak- 1st came out more well then medium ... 2nd one was bleeding like they just killed it..... 3rd one was shoe leather! We won't be back. read more

A very pleasant surprise! The service was outstanding. The food was very, very good. Of note, the complimentary croissant appetizer was wickedly good. We both ordered salmon, her blackened in salad and mine grilled as an entree. Excellent! Another surprise... the broccoli and baby carrots were better than the salmon! That is a first for me. Hard to imagine but the bill was about $30. Just plain gard to beat. Nice atmosphere, excellent food and service, reasonably priced. A rare gem. read more

Both times I have been here...the dish n ade from scratch was exceptional.....f8rst the bourbon salmon....and now this Cajun pasta with the sausage and shrimp......has wonderful flavor and spicy....not doused in hot sauce but actual spices.. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Sausage and shrimp Cajun pasta... - American Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

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We traveled all day and couldn't wait to do a take out order from Cheddar's. We called and twice was put on hold. After 10 minutes of being on hold my husband was so mad he made me hang up! There isn't any excuse to be put on hold for 10 minutes. You would think with Covid you wouldn't want to miss 2 orders! read more

I used to love Cheddar's, still good but not as good. Building is a little tired and not always super clean.

Bar bitches are just that ... ignored me and made me wait 25 minutes for my to go order while it sat there and got cold. A customer at the bar asked me if I was going to use the chair I was standing by. In the middle of answering possibly, he took the chair. People in this town suck! My hamburger was almost raw, not exaggerating and the mac n cheese was so gross & and tasteless. read more

I have ordered online 3 times, and EVERY time it has taken at least 15-20 minutes for them to bring it out to me. Even if i'm the only car out there. Will definitely not be doing it again. read more

This restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years but tonight we had possibly the worst meal ever!! The server was great and did his Best but after being told at the 30 minutes mark our food would be right out at the 45 minute mark we were told there was a large party in front of us and we should get our food soon. Once it finally arrived my husbands Buffalo tenders were soggy and inedible. The red beans and rice looked like they had been scraped off the bottom of the pan and were cold, fries were also cold,. Told the server how unhappy we were and instead of sending a manager over he just brought the check as though everything was ok. Will Not be going back any time soon Very disappointed and won't be giving any stars for this was the worst experience ever. Total waste of our time and money read more

Listen: Chicken Tender platter. Fries and broccoli cheese casserole (drown me in it) as the sides. You're welcome. In all seriousness, this is a great place. It has a snazzy vibe but the food is fairly priced. Lot of bang for your buck. I've never had to wait very long for a table, even when with a large group. Food comes out fast. There are tons of places to eat in Joplin, but I really think this is one of the best when it comes to quality and price. Run, don't walk (actually, drive. It's 2017 people). read more

This place was really good and the Honey Butter Croissants and the cheese burgers were really good. The mac & cheese was the best of the best! 1 problem was the service was slow. But it is what it is. I do like the onion rings and the batter on them. Keep it up! read more

So we ordered the blackened white fish and it was absolutely horrible! we also had the steamed broccoli which was equally as bad. the caesar salad was good though. would not recommend this place on any level. read more

The food is always great, and the service is usually good. Amazing place to eat at. I love their sirloin with fries, rice, and spinach dip as an appetizer. Also their croissants are awesome. read more

While traveling this restaurant was close to our hotel. The food was tasty and the wait staff was helpful in our decision making as to what to order. The atmosphere was nice and decor lovely. read more

We went in for a late lunch around 2. They were fairly busy but plenty of empty tables. My meatloaf was excellent. They did the wrong chicken for Deb but they were quick to correct it. Service is friendly and knowledgeable. The main reason I am giving it a 3 instead of a 4 is the fact I now have to buy bread. They have it on the app menu for 2.99. I'm sorry but bread should come with your meal. I certainly hope this doesn't become common with other restaurants. This one thing could keep me from coming back. read more

We were here for Marian days. Stayed at the residence inn across the street. The place was packed but that's expected for a weekend. Party of five waited 20 minutes for a table. 2 burgers, steak, potatoe skins, caesar salad, Pasta and shared the monster cookie dessert. Portions were good and prices better than most chains. Service was excellent!. Our server was very attentive. read more

Mmm, Cheddars... Yeah, it's a chain serving mass produced Americanized food. They do it very well. Monte Cristo sandwiches, Dijon chicken, fried shrimp. My favorites though? Rum Runners and the cheesesteaks. Holy crap, that cheesesteak looks like it comes with a freaking mushroom forest and half the cheese in Wisconsin. Good prices, huge portions (Leftovers: two meals for the price of one!), good staff, casual atmosphere. I've never left here unhappy, unless it was because I didn't stay after hearing the wait was over an hour. Seriously, this place is packed on the weekend, and unless it has changed they do not take reservations. read more

Good standard comfort food with the exception of Alfredo bring a bit on the dry side we enjoyed our lunch. Good value and portions for the money. Would visit again but try something different. My half club sandwich and loaded potato soup was really good, oh and homemade potato chips. As I said my husband's chicken Alfredo a bit dry for his liking but Caesar salad large and good with the buttered croissant. read more

My job brought me to Joplin and soI came here because it was literally right across the plaza from my hotel. The ambiance is very casual, in fact, a couple of coworkers who were with me ended up eating at the bar to watch Sunday night football. According to my coworker, the beer is great here, although I'm not sure which beer he was drinking. I ordered the bourbon glazed salmon, which was a recommendation from our waitress. The salmon was good, juicy, but the bourbon sauce was a bit on the salty side. I had steamed broccoli which helped clear my taste buds from the salty bourbon sauce. French fries were thick cut and again on the salty side. I'll definitely try this place again and pick something else from the menu that may not be too salty. Overall this restaurant is good for a quick bite. read more

Ordered the chicken fried chicken in the lunch portion ($8.99). Dinner portion is ($10.49). Comes with green beans and mashed potatoes with gravy. Great sized portion and excellent flavor! read more

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I wish we could do partial stars. We arrived in Joplin late on Friday night, and we were all hungry. Cheddars was right next to our hotel so it was an obvious choice. I have only been to 1 other Cheddars location, and that one gets a 4 stars as well. I like the food. I think it could use a bit of something, but I'm not really sure what. Try their croissants. Those are YUMMY.The spinach dip is... a little bland, but abundant and creamy. I had the salmon which was good. It wasn't awe inspiring, but it was good. Our server was attentive and very nice. Here is what I love about Cheddars. Price - meals for $10 or less Appetizers around $5. Atmosphere - well decorated and spacious. I have never felt like I was dining with someone else. Value- while this isn't fancy it's a reasonable meal for an honest price. read more

Key West chicken and shrimp...now that caught my attention! I love Key West and luckily this dish delivered a small slice of yummy! It was seasoned with just a hint of spice and was on a bed of rice. For sides I had the carrots (yum) and mashed potatoes (also yum). Top that off with a sweet tea and you've made my day! The wait staff was super helpful and friendly although rather swamped so drink refills were slow. My daughter loved looking at the very bright fish in the fish tank in the waiting area. Definitely give Cheddars a try! read more

Okay, so I tend to be very harsh on restaurants that serve up a zillion different dishes. And I don't go to these kinds of restaurants often. But like with the Cheesecake Factory last time, I was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the Shepherd's Pie, and although it was slightly salty (although I love salty) it was very good. At the same time, it's pretty hard to mess up veggies/meat and mashed potatoes. And the chicken pot pie another person ordered looked DELICIOUS. I must try those next time, along with some sort of honey butter croissant they have. Like an elderly person, my taste buds and preferences are changing.. I used to hate celery and now I've probably eaten more this year than the past ten years combined (random, sorry). Stomach and wallet, get ready. read more

- Atmosphere is kind of like a Red Lobster or Olive Garden. Nice with subtle background dining noise. - Pricing is reasonable. I actually think the prices were far better than I expected to pay. - Portion size is very good for the price paid. You won't leave hungry. - Restrooms are rather upscale with stone counters. Water pressure is freaky high (read that I splashed water all over the place when I turned the faucet on) - I've read other people say the service can be good or bad. Our server was nice and our server did a great job. Service is not snappy, but more relaxed. - the potato soup is wonderful - The croissants are heavenly... Literally after the first bite I heard Angels singing from on high... It could have also been a hallucination brought on by the butter topping goodness. - They have a neat aquarium by the front entrance. Kids were gathered around watching the fish. (Parents, don't let your kids slap the sides of the aquarium. It's not good for the fish and just shows you raised werewolves and not kids.) - Salmon was good and well cooked/prepared, however it didn't have much taste. My wife had tilapia which tasted incredible. - As we were on a mini-vacation we went for the chocolate fudge, cake, ice cream, thingy. OMG ANGELS! I heard Angels. and then I passed out. Seriously, it was very very very larger. It can easily feed 2-4 people. Do Not order this by yourself. You will O.D. on cake. I am not joking. You may possibly need a 12 step program after this dessert. (See picture) Note: This is my first time at a Cheddars Restaurant. We ate here shortly after the lunch rush. We had a great experience. YMMV read more

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Food is pretty good. Had the ribeye and you know how they say good steak needs no sauce. Well it didn't need it but it was better with sauce on it. Baked potato was reasonable good, menu says loaded but it just had butter, sour cream, and cheese. I don't consider that loaded. Fries were amazing though. read more

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Ribeye fries loaded baked potato. - American Near Me - Joplin, Missouri

We have never been disappointed in Cheddars. The food & service are consistently good. There's usually a wait but it's worth it. I'll be glad when they bring back some things from the prey menu like the Philly Cheesesteak it was so good! read more

We had gone to this restaurant many times as the kids were growing up. We hadn't been for awhile. Glad we found it again! Get the onion ring tower for sure! Always plenty of food and tastes great too. read more

Stopped in for lunch today, as we do most times we are in Joplin around noon. We like this place because of the varied menu with lots of items to choose from. Sometimes the food is a little iffy, but the last few times it has been very good. We like to sit in the bar area for 2 reasons, it is seat yourself and because Stephanie is the bartender/server and she is always spot on with the service, checking in and bringing refills. read more

One of my favorite places. I get that it's a chain restaurant, but they are so good. Their chicken fried chicken is my favorite. I could get fat on that stuff. I really think they should open more of these and maybe closer to my home so I can be a regular because who doesn't need to eat chicken fried chicken every night? The stuff is incredible. I had some green beans and mashed potatoes... Supporting my roots. The service is full of southern sweetness and it's just and overall great place to be! read more

Driving back home to California from Illinois, stopped here to grab dinner. We almost didn't go here because of the 3.5 rating. We thought it was fantastic. I got blackened salmon that was to die for. The kids loved the chicken tenders; Mac and Cheese. And the husband enjoyed the bacon cheeseburger. read more

My family come here often. Tonight we celebrated my dads birthday and had 15 people. Wow!! They were very busy even if we didn't show up. It took a while for the food to show up. Like a long while. But they were super helpful and it was remedied very quickly. Good service good food. A great place for family. We will of course be back!!! read more

Wow! Sitting here for 7 min and still no server to take my drink order... While the servers are partying it up at the station just 10 feet away from me. And this place is dead! Wait for it... OK, Crystal just came to get my drink order. Certainly not getting off to a good start! read more

This was my first experience with a Cheddars, and we enjoyed it. I thought that the menu was as I expected for a chain of this sort. The food was average to above average, although on the combo platters you get quite a bit of one entree and very little of the other. The chocolate martini was very good, and both my cousin and I enjoyed the honey butter croissants, which, for me, is reason enough to go back! read more

Overall pretty good. The only place around to get good Edamame. The fish/shrimp combo is good and healthy, also. Servers are well trained, it seems. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Smoke-Free-Joplin/262398649171 read more

Was needing some good home cooking. The atmosphere here is relaxed for sure. Got the country fried chicken with mashed potatoes and the broccoli and cheddar casserole. Portions are more than i could eat and tasty. Breading on the chicken was nice golden brown and crispy. Mashed potatoes were definitly not instant which made for great potatoes! The brocoli cheddar casserole was a nice rice, broccoli and cheddar combo. Usualy the rice in items like that is mushy but this seemed to still have a firmness but not so much it crunched. Chicken was tender enough i didnt need a knife a fork was sufficient. Very satisfied with my dinner. The wife got the country fried steak with potatoes and broccoli and cheddar casserole. The steak was covered in a batter a little to much but it was tender enough to cut with a fork. The waitress Amber was exceptionally attentive to all her tables, I watched as she treated each table with kindness and respect. We will definitely be back. read more