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    First Ward House

    4.1 (62 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for kids

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    Bloody Mary (with Clamato)

    Excellent service! The Bloody Mary's are top notch (made with Clamato). Parmesan Garlic and Zombie wings are delicious! Great lunch special - 6 wings and a side for 10 bucks! Recommend the onion rings and baked beans for the side choice!

    McWard Burger with bacon and fries.  The special sauce was delicious!
    Mike K.

    Great dive bar! Service was great! Friendly and fast. Five starts for a dive bar? Well, yes, because they do it well - great service and great dive bar food. Had their house burger with a bacon add- $10 for the McWard burger and fries and $0.75 for bacon. Who has these prices anymore? Now, it is a dive bar- (did I mention that?) so it isn't the cleanest place. Windows dirty, menus not wiped down. Let's just say it isn't a place for a germaphobe. Huge deck on the back. Might have to put up with cigarette smoke- but hey, this is a dive bar. Decent music. I think they may have bands on some nights. Fries seemed fresh cut- not the typical fries you get. Definitely decent. The burger though- I don't know what they season it with, but it will bring me back. Tasty!!! A burger and fries, add bacon and a couple draft beers and I got out for just under $20 before tip. Wow. In 2022? I'll definitely return because I want to try the tenderloin.

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    Missy M.

    We stopped here after Chiefs training camp with family. Definitely a pub. We picked this place for their BBQ but sadly they did not have any. My husband was looking forward to brisket. We ordered the sampler appetizer to share, fried pickle spears, fried green bean and spicy corn nuggets. They were all good but I think the green beans were the best. I ordered the tenderloin and fries. The fries were super yummy, good seasoning. Tenderloin was okay, barely as big as the bun. My husband ordered the spicy burger and sweet potato fries. The fries were very good. The burger had good flavor and crust but wasn't spicy at all. Just needed a kick to it. Others in our party had nitro wings and the tenderloin. The wings were said to be on point. Waitstaff were super nice and helpful on suggesting what to order.

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    Angela B.

    Delicious local place in St. Joseph, Missouri! I had the Jesse Jane which was a mix of BBQ and coleslaw for a low carb/keto option. Hands down some of the best food I've had in St. Joe!

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    It was ok mostly friendly..food was about 7 out of 10 and I only got wings. We I think I'll be back if the Lord Will Allow Me

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    Came in on a cold Monday night and was treated as family. Bartender was attentive and fast! Food was also delicious! 10/10 would recommend!

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    Came from out of town got the smoked wings, they were very good, the server was very nice & prices are fairly cheap

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    Best wings I've ever eaten And the beer was cold. My service was top notch. The whole experience was positive.

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    Large portions and good food with a large variety. The staff were very kind and helpful!!

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    “Always a good place to eat the tenderloin is the best anywhere so stop in and try one.”

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