We have never been to one of these before. Drakes was right across from our hotel. Our server, Aiyanna, was great! Ask for her. The ambiance here is cool. Good music, cool bar, great staff! I had the Chili Mac with a side salad. The latter was kinda small. The entree was fine. It was made with angel hair pasta, so that was unique. I make mine with elbow macaroni, hence Chili MAC. My wife had the 8 ounce sirloin which was absolutely fantastic!!! She totally out ordered me!! She had the baked sweet potato for her side. That steak. Man. Just SO good!! We both agreed the salad dressings here were special. She had blue cheese and I had 1000 Island. It was not orange like the cheap stuff. This was great! We'd absolutely return here to dine and split the 16-ounce sirloin. There's a $5 split plate fee, FYI. read more

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Was craving a good steak and came across Drakes add in motel room. Ordered a rib eye. Overdone tough piece of meat. Heavy salt that make it impossible to finish. The baked Potato was cold and came with a frozen chunch of butter. The salad was the only good item in that meal. When the waitress returned I told her my thoughts. She said "I'm sorry and walked away. read more

Our ribeyes were thin and well done, ordered medium rare . The salad was hard to eat. But the onion rings were delicious!

Upon arrival for our party of 7, the staff person set up a perfect round table. Our drink orders were taken and delivered in a timely old fashioned way. Which is the cocktail I ordered and it was good. Our appetizers sampler platter, Drakes tails, and wings were good. I would have liked the fries crispier in the tails. My brisket, smashed sweet potatoes, salad, and Texas toast were super tasty. Everyone's food was good. Drake's growing edge is they need to update their women's restroom--it needs attention STAT! The ambiance is fair but the food is fantastic. read more

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Well, we probably should have followed our instincts by looking at the outside of the restaurant .. with only a few cars in the parking lot, weeds growing up along the building, windows filthy but we went in anyway. We ordered jalapeño poppers for an appetizer and a cocktail. For the meal, my husband and I both ordered ribeye steaks, sweet potatoes and a salad. The bourbon & cokes were fine. The jalapeños were tough with the poppers & had to use a knife to cut through them. The steaks were prepared as ordered which was medium and medium rare. Both steaks were extremely chewy, stringy and tough and terribly thin too. The flavor of the meat was good. It was the worst meal we've had in a long time. And it was our anniversary meal! The waitress apologized and gave us a credit on our drinks. We will not be going back to Drakes and would not recommend this place for you either. read more

The food and service were great. I got brisket sandwich and curly fries and wife got the pulled pork nachos. You get good portions.

Wait staff where very friendly, food was excellent, nice out of way location. Had a few minute wait, but expected these days read more

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The food was so delicious. Everything on our plates were Hot & our steaks were cooked perfectly. The Sweet potatoes were excellent and the salads also. We did order Drinks & they were delicious as well (Adult Beverages) Gin-Tonic & A Carbliss (New product they had). Our server was very friendly & did not skip a beat. Very Cute inside and very clean. Restrooms were very clean as well. Definitely will be back.. read more

After a few visits we won't be returning. They offer menu specials that the prices aren't honored which isn't mentioned until you get your bill. $12 burger and fries turned into a $18 burger and very small handful of half cooked cold fries. Burgers are very subpar pre-made dried out patties. It's not that the food is bad, it's just not good. read more

Great service- not too busy , quiet relaxed meal after a long day at a conference, came back again because it was so good after day 2 of the conference !! Hidden gem! read more

Food was good they have some staffing issues but in this day who doesn't. Local people owned so we try to support them all in all give them a visit. read more

Very slow and they messed up all of our food. Had to ask for things we ordered and they forgot multiple times and didn't get it until we were about to leave. Charged for ranch that we didn't even order or use. To top it all off, they charged a "gratuity" fee. I will definitely not be going back. I downloaded yelp just to make this review because I am so frustrated. read more

Summary: Good but not great food, but plenty of it. Plan on a long stay as the meal preparation time is long and the service is slow as well. Decent food, the smoked pork tenderloin won out over a huge Chef's Salad (tons of ham and a good amount of turkey) and an over cooked Chicken breast sandwich served on an huge bun. The tenderloin had great flavor and was a large portion, easily split by two people. Smoked at the restaurant, the tenderloin was good but not something that would make me feel compelled to return. The side salad is what you'd expect from a lesser quality bagged salad at your grocery store. Iceberg lettuce with a slice of cucumber, a dabble of carrot and a few purple cabbage pieces here and there. You can pay extra for cheese. The Ranch dressing was very good, with the waitress saying it was homemade. The other side was a hash-brown casserole and was nothing to write about. The Texas Toast we were served was more of a French Bread or maybe Italian? Service was friendly but extremely slow. It might be because rather than the staff having sections, they rotate tables based on when the people walk in the door. After forgetting the knife to cut the tenderloin with, it was nearly ten minutes later that one was delivered. Rather than let my food continue to cool, I shared a knife with the other person that had one. No butter knife is included in the silverware wrap, or they ran out. Running out of supplies seemed to be an issue. The waitress whisked away mixed drink glasses as they needed them at the bar. That would've been ok, but she failed to ask if we were finished. Out salads were served on hot plates, which the waitress warned us about as they just came out of the dishwasher. While it was a Friday's night, and there was a steady flow of people, the place never filled to capacity. Dessert wasn't offered prior to the check being dropped off and since we weren't sure when we'd see the waitress again, we just paid and had dessert elsewhere. read more

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The service was very slow and we were there at 5:00 pm. We had to ask for our salad and it was one kind of lettuce which would not be recognizable by most people had no tomatoes a sliver of onion and a small slice of cucumber. I had grilled shrimp with rice, shrimp was good but very small and probably got only about 3 tablespoons of rice for &17.99. Not with the price. read more

It was a buffet their wasn't any steak the food was dry and the waitress never offered a refill on our tea

Pretty good steaks. The service was slow, but the meal was pretty good. Five adults ate for just over $100 which for 4 steaks and a burger is not a bad price, not to mention we had the appetizer sampler too. If you like steaks, this is definitely a place to visit. Just don't have to be anywhere in read more

the service was slow and me, and my family were the only ones there. And the food was mediocre.

Stopped for a late lunch at Drakes which is hidden off the highway. Looked intriguing, okay reviews, smelled awesome with the smoke house on the side. Was quite with a few customers. Sat right away. Tentative server but all were very "dull" and just going through the motions like they didn't want to be there. Okay beer list and promising menu of smoked goodies. Ordered brisket with Texas toast, baked beans, cheesy potatoes and side salad. I got one small piece of meat, one, beans were standard and potatoes were super greasy. Standard salad, ranch was good. Toast was good. I prob won't be stopping there again sorry to say. Could've just been that day was all too. read more

Drakes Steak and Ale - Brisket - Steakhouses Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

When we got there, they sat us in a booth. We asked if we could have a table so they we didn't have to get up and let people out. There was VERY clearly a bunch of open tables. They told us it would be a while before we could get a table. It was 2 P.M. it was not crowded. Only a handful of people. So we sat in the booth. After waiting 30 min. They finally took our drink. They brought it back, not right, but I guess at least we got a drink. It took another 15 min to get the drinks. We asked for the sampler platter of appetizers. She came back over and said we are not doing sampler platters today (WTH). You could order the appetizers individual and pay for each one of them separately. So we move on an order. When in reality, we were ready to walk out. We got our food, and my daughter's food had hair in it. The Tenderloin was big but NASTY. It was tough, burnt, and paper thin. WORST money we've ever spent in a restaurant. NASTY. I will never go back!! Don't waste your time going here unless you want terrible food. NEVER again!! I wish I could give zero stars. read more

Glad there Finally open again the food was great pork steak was little fatty but the taste was on point, all the workers were friendly, diffently go again read more

They need to learn how to talk to there employees. They are rude and disrespectful and that's not right. You can't expect your employees to work hard and then you talk to them like that. That's crazy. Learn to talk to your employees better and maybe they will do better for you. read more

So many positive things to say. I'll sum it up by saying that after countless steaks from $50-$15 this was the most memorable.

If I could give a half of a star I would. First time here from out of town and I am absolutely disgusted. The women's bathroom was out of soap and the waitress said she could not find any. I asked if the employees use the same restroom and she said that they did. Disgusted and starving we stayed and when my "well done burger " came out it was literally bloody when I cut it in half. The three other people with me were not unhappy with the meal except for the hour wait and being one of two tables in the restaurant and yet nothing was clean filled or COOKED on my plate. read more

Got a referral from the Mark Twain Cave tour guide, and were thrilled with the experience. Onion rings may be the best I have ever eaten. Flaky, peppery crust on sweet onions. Just delicious. She Who Must Be Obeyed had the pulled pork dinner. Serving size was enormous, texture was just right, and the pork was smoky-tasty. I had the smoked pork steak. Absolutely fantastic. Service was professional and attentive. The owner stopped by to check on us, and even shared a couple tips so I could try to do the pork steaks on my smoker at home. Great experience. We'll be back next time we're in Hannibal. read more

Excellent Midwest meals , large portions, and homey atmosphere at reasonable prices. read more

Drakes Steak and Ale - Bar off the dining area - Steakhouses Near Me - Hannibal, Missouri

We came into town for mud volleyball tournament this weekend. Last night we decided to try this establishment out. Needless to say it will never happen again. We had a party of 8, which most ordered steaks both Sirloins and Ribeyes. Most of us started with salads which that was not a salad. It was gross lettuce with one tiny cucumber and two little slivers of onion. (But the ranch was good) None of which we were able to eat. Then on to the steaks they had zero flavor tasted like they was frozen and cooked in water in microwave. None were really cooked correctly. Nor did anyone eat more than two bites. The two bites I took ended up in napkin. The bite of potato salad immediately came out of my mouth onto the table and I figure maybe it was just me. Nope. Two others tried which ended up same place. I did address a issue with the server that I wouldn't be eating it and asked if I could just get a baked potato. Which was under cooked. But I had to eat something!One of us ordered pork chops and it was just a grilled pork tenderloin. Hour later our 7 out of 8 of us were feeling sick and did not finish out the evening like we planned. Other than taking turns in the bathroom at hotel. Very disappointed read more

A pretty good option if you're in Hannibal. Standard bbq and fried items that they execute pretty well. Don't expect anything adventurous or amazing, or a salad with more than iceberg in it, Vegetables are difficult to find at restaurants in Hannibal and this place is no exception. read more

Salads came last, wilted My steak was one third fat Had to get my own fork after second request Could not get a second glass of wine I can't recommend this place Sorry read more

Got there this past Sunday at 10:58. A couple arrived just before we did and got sitted. By 11:10 we had our drinks and our order was placed. The other couple placed their order right before us. I watched the waiters place their orders in the terminals within minutes of each other. A party of 8 walked in and got seated at the bar cuz they were there to watch the game I watched as the other couple received their appetizer by 11:15. Ours never came. By 11:30 they received their food. We never got ours. I decided to leave but I wanted to pay for our drinks and asked if they could bring our bill. She suddenly came to our table with a salad with the wrong dressing. Stating they were having issues with the soup I ordered. I decided to wait it out 11:40 by now. She finally brings out my soup. 11:45 she brings out my steak, and baby's Mac n cheese and the chicken. Mine was stone cold even tho she warns me onion rings were really hot. Place has declined a lot. Will probably never go again. Couple behind us were also complaining for the lack of service read more

Hey, this is a good find if you are in Hannibal. Need a Garmin or damn good navigator to find it. I ate at the bar and was served by Amy who knows how to keep cold beer in front of you and also knows how to pour a good drink. I ordered the Rib Eye sandwich which is about $10 and had a side of Texas Hash-browns. The steak was done just right "rare" on a toasted Texas toast and the hash-browns were in a serving cup. Steak was seasoned very well and was very tender. The hash-browns were actually cheesy potatoes with bacon and onions but were very good. The atmosphere is pretty open but still nice. Lots of folks and looking at the servings that other people were getting they don't skimp on anything. Give them a try. read more

Service slow.... take your time you will be there for A while ..... the food is soso. Nothing special got the rib eye sandwich lots of fat and plain meat on bread that's it hand full of fries 15 if I was lucky ... doubt I'll be back read more

Poor quality food and generally (not always) poor service. This place used to be one of my go to spots in Hannibal but after several poor experiences I now avoid them. Men's restroom is outdated, always smells bad, and generally dirty. The last time I went my pork steak was so tough it was largely uneaten and the green beans were so salty as to be inedible. read more

Cold appetizer. Dry and extremely salty pulled pork. Waitress fails to refill drinks. All around bad experience.

This is the best I have experienced in Hannibal. There always seem to be open seats at the bar, you may have to wait for a table if you come after 6:00 or so, but the wait never looks that long. The service is friendly and the food is good. There is a prime rib special on Wednesdays that some of my colleagues like to have each week. There are nice pasta and salad options for the herbivores as well. It is a little difficult to find. On the west side of 61, set below street level. Drive slow and keep your eyes open, you will find it. read more

Dinner time at what is promoted as a 'high end' restaurant with 'high end' $... 1. They allowed a male in with a very! loose/large tank top in... no, I do not want to eat sitting across from armpit hair and zit marked shoulders 2. The salmon was not 'flaking'... just a pile of raw mush inside 3. Vegetable (green beans), ruined with the addition of pig bits in it 4. "Texas Toast" 'slice' (singular) was not TX Toast... just a slice of white bread 5. Baked Sweet Potato, looked as though it had been sitting around drying up for several months, before being 'cooked' tonight I cannot and would not recommend if you have even one taste bud in your mouth. read more

This was an amazing late lunch! The service was incredible and so was the smoked meat! I can go on for hours about how great this place was, and being pregnant that's saying a lot! I'm very critical when it comes to my food but I have no complaints here. My husband said their smoked pork steak was the juiciest and most flavorful he has ever had and their smoked pulled pork was just as good! You can tell their food was home cooked and so so fresh! The waitress we had was a sweetheart and was so accommodating! Definitely coming back next time we drive through town. read more

We had excellent friendly service. I had grilled shrimp sqewers and baked sweet potato large portions done excellent! My friend had the salmon which he also enjoyed. The specialty cocktails were tasty and very affordable. I would highly recommend Drake's and will go there again when in the area. read more

This is the place I go to for meat when I'm in the area. Grilled, smoked or fried they cook it anyway you need. The burgers are made so you know your in a steakhouse. The pork chop, pork steaks or ribs fall off the bone. You can smell the steaks from a mile and they melt in your mouth. They even have catfish or salmon which I also highly recommend. The sides are not just an afterthought they really take care to make them right. You gotta try the Texas hash brown casserole. The place is on the older side and could use a little touch up but once you dig in you probably won't even notice. read more

A bit disappointed... Only two steaks available. Not like I get to Hannibal very often. Have to admire the waitress's direct honesty. When asked "what's good?", she said without a hint of embarrassment "you kind of came on a bad night". Meaning - they were out of most steaks. And with that - I had their salmon, which was actually pretty good. Drakes is a bit hidden, close to but not on the main drag so you kind of have to look for it, but worth it if you're adventurous. They feature a variety of locally themed mixed drinks, though I didn't have any on this night. Would I go back? Probably, if for no other reason than to get their steak next time. read more

Been here twice, and the food is pretty good. Decent beer selection, too. Everyone in my party enjoyed their meals. Huge proportions, and a great variety of choices. I greatly enjoyed the Drake Tales - curly fries topped with bbq pulled pork and cheese. Quite tasty. Good sides, too. The steak and ale chowder was phenomenal. Service was ok. Not great, not bad. I have had one cocktail here, and was unimpressed with the bartender's skills. Otherwise a good experience. Definitely a good spot for dinner in Hannibal. read more