If you're looking for Missouri's hidden gem, you've found it. My favorite thing in the world is…read morefinding a "mom & pop" type restaurant where the food blows you away. When I came here last year for the first time, I knew I had found it. Since then, it's not so secret any longer because this place has been in magazines and all over social media but luckily they haven't let it go to their head and they continue to make the best food in Missouri. Be prepared to wait. Not because they're slow but because their food is fresh and actually cooked to order. They take pride in literally every single dish. Every time I've come here they've had a different and unique item on special or a unique appetizer and they always impress. Trust me when I say it's worth the wait. If at all possible, leave room for dessert. You'll know what I mean when you see them. These aren't just "pies" or "cakes", these are the most magnificent desserts I've ever had. I would suggest something on the menu but I can't. Every single dish I've ever had was amazing.

Drove 50 minutes to restaurant. Web site said restaurant opens at 5pm and has fried chicken…read morespecial on Thursday. Upon arrival at 5:30 restaurant was closed. Apparently no one knows how to put current important information on the web site. I've been there before and the food is good, but what good is good food if you're not open. Go at your own risk.

This place was FIYAAAAAAA!…read more Catfish- SLAPS Mac- SLAPS Hush Puppies- SLAPS Biscuits- SLAPS Everythang was slapppin! Soooo good. We came from California for my nephew's graduation from Fort Leonard Wood and stopped here and it did not disappoint. The hospitality was dope too! The ladies behind the bar were hella nice and knowledgeable about what was good! Thanks Hen House!

The lady at the counter was amazing! Most people in there appeared to have known her. She was…read moresuper welcoming and friendly. I brought my son here after his AIT graduation. He didn't have a lot of time, so I looked up some local places. We stopped here. It's right outside of Fort Leonardwood. My son ordered the fried fish and I had the chicken. We both had sweet tea. The food was good. The sweet tea, not so much! I believe the canisters it was in needed cleaning. This place is real dive-ish. But they have good food. I would return if back in the area.

First lets talk location, its not very big, has a cafeteria style vibe and setup. The decor is…read moresimple, low end diner style. The pictures of the history of the area are fascinating. Though the setting is cafeteria style and nothing fancy or unique, it was very clean, very pleasant. The service was too notch! Fast. Friendly, very responsive. Wonderful people working there. The FOOD! Epic!!! I would eat here every morning!!! Some of the best biscuits and gravy Ive gad anywhere and the ham steak was wonderful. For a unique experience, get their legendary cinnamon roll! Seriously it's the size of a soccer ball! My picture does not do it justice! If I could give this place 6 stars I would!

Went to Stewart's with another couple for breakfast. I and my friend got the steak and eggs. our…read moresteaks were tender and cooked perfectly to order. I got crispy hashbrowns with mine and they were grilled to perfection. The table also got a cinnamon roll to share which was huge and one of the best cinnamon rolls you can get. Well worth the stop. Our waitress Presley was great. Our coffees were never emptied, and our meals were served promptly and she was quite friendly. This is a place you must stop when in Bagnell Dam.

I absolutely love this family restaurant. I might be a little biased as I am the niece of the…read moreowner. However, you will most definitely love it too! I grew up eating this chicken at my grandpa Nick's Homestead and I have yet to find any chicken that compares. All of the sides have remained the same throughout the years as well. Service is always so welcoming! Please try as you won't regret it!

Stopped in for dinner tonight. They serve some pretty good family style comfort foods. We had…read morethe fried chicken, mashed patatoes, gravy, green beans, with slaw and applesauce. They always give you ice cream for dessert. Great little restaurant. I recommend.

Food was WAY TOO GOOD service SUPER NICE and and ambiance was just amazing! We honestly had to wait…read morefor like 35 minutes but it was really worth it, I totally understand the wait the place was packed and you can really tell how good it is!

Went on a Sunday morning at 9:30 so we had a 45 minute wait for a party of 5. The hashbrowns with…read morecheddar cheese made the pain of the wait like childbirth--(almost) forgotten. Divine! My husband ordered the Spicy Rooster omelet not realizing the quantity of green bell peppers that would be included. He anticipated poblanos or jalapenos so that was the only disappointment but perhaps we didn't read the menu close enough? Service was great. Looking forward to the day when they are able to expand to a larger space to accommodate all their fans and minimize the wait for weekend brunch. OH! and if you do go there on a day with people waiting outside, please be considerate and enjoy your meal and haul ***

Food and service was great, nice spot on the water, I had a buffalo chicken wrap with pasta salad…read more It was really good.

Well established restaurant that has a great Happy Hour and offers a fantastic view of the…read morelake.Service was efficient and courteous and the appetizers were very tasty and fresh. Stuffed mushrooms were firm and filled with plenty of sausage and cheese and the Southwest Egg-rolls were crisp and well filled . Definitely worth a visit and we will be returning.

First time in. Looks like a pass by diner, but my family had been before so we stopped…read more Huge portions of food, decent prices and quick cooking. One waitress and one cook when we arrived, but there were only 3 other customers so that worked fine. Waitress was personable. Lots of salad choices, at least 7 different pasta salad varieties on the bar too. Tenderloin sandwich was huge, 3 times the size of the hoagie bun. My chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes & gravy were great. Burger was just okay. Wish I would have taken pictures of the food for proof.

Blackened grouper with fries...excellent Pork steak and…read morecottage cheese...4 star on the pork steak, which was good but naked. Service was great Place was great Prices are good No smoking inside Overall like 4.75 stars...so round it up FYI mashed taters are instant.., We will be back

Great food and great service from Alicia, Jaclynn and Nikki! Love the the Duke's Loaded Fries!read more

Always great food and great drinks! Happy hour at Duke's downstairs is the best in town. Great…read moreservice from: Clare, Alicia, Natalie, Jazlyn, Salaysia, Nikki and Jeff!

This place rocks. Everything seemed to be made with love…read more Best green beans I've ever had. Seriously, The carrot cake and all deserts were amazing.

The food is great improvement from when I was last there 8-10 years ago. Service was good and food…read morewas hot and well prepared.

I really enjoyed this little historic place for family style meal. The fried chicken was amazing…read more Loved the dark meat. Juicy and flavorful crust. We visited on a Sunday and the place was busy. The coleslaw was really a nice addition. The mashed potato and gravy was okay. I would have been more happy with a little more flavor there. Nice place for chicken. The little dessert of ice cream selection was a really nice touch.

I gave this a try and I have to say it's one of the best fried chicken I had in long time along…read morewith the mash potatoes I was really impressed I'll definitely be coming back!! The place was super clean and the stuff was really friendly!!!