Got a to go order. The tenderloin was very yummy! Will be back for more! Cute little diner! read more

My MIL has wanted to try this place from photos on Facebook. We both had the pork tenderloin sandwich and it was huge. The service was excellent. read more

We shared the fried pickles and each got the chicken basket. It was all very good. There was one waitress working and she was a rockstar. So friendly and on-top-of-it. I would definitely go back when in the area! read more

This a little local out of the way diner that we're thankful to have close to home. Burgers and tenderloins are our go to and we love the Suzy Q's. Service is always good and food is served quickly and hot. Prices are reasonable. read more

Donna's Drive In is legit little diner near Tightwad, MO near Truman Lake. If you are hungry for a tenderloin or cheeseburger this place is the place to cave into your cravings. If you love homemade pies this place is the next best place to Grandma's that you will find. Whether just passing through or long day at the lake or taking that Sunday drive Donna's is the place to stop for a meal. You will leave full and happy! read more

Yup, best tenderloins, chicken strips were great too. Friendly staff and worth the drive.

One server - she did a great job! Food was great! Will go again! Ambiance was nice.

We've tried this place twice based on the reviews. First time was carry out, second time was eat in. The first time, the food was soggy it had been sitting so long, and I picked it up early. Second time the fries (like the first time) were limp, soggy, & under cooked. Had tenderloin both times and we both felt it was sub standard & small. Asked for pie the second time & was told they didn't have any. This is a late review we are there back in September of 2020. read more

Food was great! Carry out only with COVID but food only took about 20 min and we sat at the picnic tables and ate. Worth the wait.

It's good food, simple surroundings, I like eating outside if weather is cooperating!

1st visit for me and my wife. I had the tenderloin sandwich basket & she had chicken finger basket with o-rings. We also got a piece of strawberry pie to split. Total cost $20. I've had giant tenderloin sandwiches from a lot of difference restaurants but can honestly say this is the best one for me. The meat was cooked to perfection and it was freshly made - not frozen. 5 stars. Fries and slaw were good but nothing special 3stars. Chicken fingers were freshly made not frozen so above average 4 stars. All pies are made fresh by the owner - 5 stars. If you find your way by Tightwad, Mo. (Truman Lake) it is in my opinion the best that area has to offer. FYI I visited with the owner about how good it was and I would post on Yelp. She never heard of Yelp so I showed her on my smart phone. She was pleasantly surprised. Update: I understand Donna is ill. Closed all 2017. Pray she's doing better and will be back open in 2018. read more

Donna's Drive In - Tenderloin with fries and slaw. - American Near Me - Clinton, Missouri

We were hungry for a good piece of pie and we found it at Donna's. Hamburger and tenderloin was good too.

If you ever find yourself in Tightwad, as I did, with a hankering for a hunk a meat...look no further than Donnas' Drive in. There's always a daily special and all the pies are homemade, with adventures in eating like, Gooseberry. If you are hungry, order the tenderloin sandwich, but bring a bun with you cuz you can cut this baby in half and make two good size sandwiches. They are also kind enough to let you order toppings just the way you like, onions,lettuce, tomato,pickles and mayo for me, cuz I'm like that I want it all, and I usually get it. If you can't eat all of that huge sandwich, get it to go, and order dessert anyway. What's the point of being an adult if you can't have dessert, even though you didn't finish everything on your plate. Huge pork tenderloin sandwiches 4.75, The tenderloin (not on a bun)dinner 6.75. Homemade chocolate pie 3.75 Order up and enjoy Midwest portions and prices,you can be a tightwad while in Tightwad. read more

Donna's Drive In - a car parked in front of a building - American Near Me - Clinton, Missouri

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I grew up eating at Donna's. It's a great little diner near Truman Lake, where my family had a summer home. The owner, Donna, is a wonderful lady, who always greeted us by name and loved to sit and chat with us. I now live an hour and a half away and would still make the trip for Donna's amazing food in a heart beat. The tenderloins barely fit on a plate, everything is made fresh, and the daily specials are always great. The homemade pies are always fresh and delicious. You haven't lived until you've tried her coconut cream pie, it's heavenly! I've never had a bad experience at Donna's! read more

Donna's Drive In is a little joint out in the middle of nowhere. It's a hidden gem,, and the locals keep this place hopping!(Be prepared for a wait after church on Sundays).The tenderloins are the best you can get... thick, hand breaded, and huge.It's the little out of the way treasures like this that have the best food. read more