Simple interior with a no-nonsense but still intimate, small-town vibe. I got a patty melt which…read morewas a bit heavy but very tasty.

Excellent food and atmosphere! Nice cozy quiet friendly place to grab a bite. The bacon Swiss fried…read morechicken sandwich on Texas toast with jalapeño ranch was sooo good!! My server/waitress was the sweetest friendliest lady! Such a warm and loving energy from that sweet woman. Great conversation made me feel welcome and appreciated. Gotta try their vanilla soft serve ice cream. ITS VERY GOOD N CREAMY! Great place to eat! Would love to eat here again!

Love this place! Stop whenever we can passing through the area. Great food, large portions.read more

I had such a great experience here at Lambert's Café in Sikeston, Missouri. I can't believe it's…read moretaken me so long to get to this destination restaurant that's famous for its tossed rolls that are thrown to the patrons when brought out by waitstaff to feed the diners. They sure do feed you well too. The dishes they serve are hardy southern food and very filling. They will also bring out more items to feed you as you dine as well and you won't leave hungry. I thought the side dishes stole the show for me especially the rolls, fried okra and black eyed peas were some of the best I've ever had. Now I'll want to go back whenever I'm passing through that part of southeast Missouri. It's a really cool looking restaurant inside and out with lots of memorabilia on the walls especially all the license plate plates. I had the chicken fried steak that came with mashed potatoes right on top and white gravy and it was savory and very good. For the two sides with my main dish I ordered green beans and white beans. It was a heavy meal, but I managed to put away almost all of it along with scoops of extra okra, fried potatoes, tomatoes and pasta in a side dish, and black eyed peas. I could only manage to eat two of the famous big rolls and had one with a helping of sorghum syrup they put on it which I rarely ever see anymore. I grew up on this very kind of food with my southern parents cooking so this place really hit the spot and I felt nostalgic to me.

It's always sunny in Miss Carol's, despite the weather outside!! The mood is always sunny, too!!…read moreThe food is excellent!!

Good food, good service! Great desserts, always greeted with a smile and the price is right. Eat…read morethere once and you are hooked on great home cooking!

Delicious dinner in Paducah! Everything was excellent from start to finish. We began with wine and…read morea beer, then shared the smoked fish dip and smoked Caesar salad. For our entrée, we shared the pork shoulder, and it was absolutely delicious. The fennel aioli was such a great touch, and the combination of pork, peas, and greens made for the perfect Southern bite. We enjoyed it so much I wish we could go back tonight! We took a slice of lemon chess pie to go, and it was every bit as delicious as the rest of the meal. Kyle was our server and was fantastic--very knowledgeable and helpful with our selections. The restaurant was busy with a fun, lively atmosphere, but not so loud that we couldn't easily talk and enjoy our dinner. Definitely one of our favorite meals in Paducah!

Freight House in Paducah is worth the drive from Nashville (and if you are a fan of quilting, this…read morecity is for you). We showed up right at opening, five o'clock, and there was already a long line of people waiting to get in. Make a reservation. I'm glad we did. We had a party of four and was seated at a low top that had a view of the kitchen. Lively open space with an open kitchen you can see both the cook line and the prep area. The cornbread was the unexpected standout of the entire meal. Mildly sweet, savory, light and fluffy all the way through. I was not expecting a side dish to steal the show, but it did. We also ordered the double stuffed burrata, and the bread it came with deserves its own mention. Crisp, lightly toasted, with just a touch of char. It paired beautifully with the creamy burrata and the accompaniments on the plate. For my entree I went with the grilled Caesar salad and added shrimp. It ended up being the perfect call. The portion was generous, the shrimp addition made it feel like a real meal. The romaine had this excellent crisp char on it that added so much. The dressing was heavenly. One of the best Caesar dressings I have had in a while. My favorite parts of the night had nothing to do with what was on my plate. We got to watch chef Sara Bradley working the kitchen with her team during service, and it was clear why this place has the reputation it does. I'd love to come back and try the prix fixe tasting menu next time. Overall this was a great experience from start to finish. And a must stop or destination when driving through KY.

Cute country diner! We ate here for breakfast while camping at Shawnee Forest Campground. The…read morediner was very busy but there was plenty of tables available. The waitresses were very friendly and great at their job. The menu was quite extensive. Our food came pretty quickly. My husband got the haystack and he enjoyed it and took half of it home because it was so large. I got one biscuit and gravy with scrambled eggs of top. Biscuits were fluffy and sausage gravy was so good and just the way I like it. My husband said the coffee was very good. I had unsweet iced tea and it was good as well. Don't forget to ask for a senior discount if you are a senior. The ticket was less than what we usually eat for at Cracker Barrel. We will definitely come back when camping here again! Next time though I'm going to try their pies!

Convenient location on the edge of Vienna and near the Tunnel Hill Trail, Vienna Diner has ample…read moreparking and a bright entrance. Spacious interior, and I think one of the best features is the wide aisles between tables. Very comfortable for customers using a walker or wheelchair. Just a nice accommodation for diners. Wonderful service, even on a busy holiday. Struggling to keep up with a busy lunch rush, but they were holding it together quite well. Clean restrooms. Had the meatloaf special. Not fresh made meatloaf. This was more of a minced, spam-ish beef product with can gravy. Didn't taste like home, sadly. However, veggies were fine as were the fries. And for the price, overall a good value. This is a fine diner. I'd recommend sticking close to the short order classics.

This place was a little treasure find. After hiking all morning, we needed to find a spot for…read morelunch. This happened to be the closest spot, and boy was it a find. They had a variety of choices. We did not know what to get as everything sounded good. I got the Springfield signature dish - the Horseshoe Sandwich which was delicious! My companions got a burger, Potato Soup, Wings, and catfish. Do not miss out on their cobbler! The crust was perfection! Also, make sure to get the Sweet Tea. It's made in house and is the right amount of sweet. We all had our fill! On top of it all our server was so kind and welcoming and friendly! She made sure our sweet tea was always filled. The place itself is spacious. The outdoor space looked like it could be a lot of fun in the evening.

Mixed review. My best friend & I stopped on our way to Garden of the Gods. She had a BLT & fries &…read moreshe said it was good. I ordered a Philly Cheese steak sandwich, fries & fried jalapeños (because I had never heard of them) the fried jalapeños were way way too salty, the meat on the cheese steak had no flavor, no seasoning at all, it was cold & the the texture was off putting. The fries were also too crispy for me but I will own that one. I didn't specify to make them softer. And my meal alone... almost $30 bucks!!! The waitress took too long to take our drink order & then seemed rushy to get our order. She seemed more concerned with working the customers at the bar. She wasn't rude, just inattentive. The decor was awesome tho & it was peaceful in there. The bathrooms were very nice & clean with funny signs. It will not be a repeat experience for me.

Really good chicken and noodles and the Best cheesecake Ever! Everything is homemade! It's worth…read morethe trip to Dongola...

On our way from Central Illinois down to Mississippi, we found this wonderful restaurant just off…read moreI-57 in Dongola Illinois. Chef Amanda cooks with so much skill and joy that we wanted to ask her to adopt us! The catfish dinner was exquisite, light battered, crisp and juicy. Her sides are works said art as well - unique and healthy baked beans, jolly broccoli salad, hush puppies, sweet tater fries, onion rings, and a well- stocked bar PLUS their hospitality is down-home. We highly recommend.

If you are looking for a down-home excellent food and fun games look no further than Sandy Ridge…read moreSmokehouse drive into this wonderful Slice of Heaven in Southeast Missouri a destination place or a everyday Hangout and catch up with Friends Place bring the family friends and enjoy the good outdoors with many different games swings slides and walking trails through the orchard they have all you can eat buffet that runs all day long with Smoked Meats and much more available later on in the evening and it's Buffet isn't what you're looking for they have sandwiches appetizers and much more all day long don't be shy to ask also about their catering options they cater to all sorts of major companies and businesses even down to the individuals for weddings parties business meetings trainings luncheons and much more they can do the event on site or help by providing a place to host it also they are the definition of a Full Service Catering Company

Wonderful buffet dinner and excellent service! Highly recommend the amazing desserts too. Thank…read moreyou!!

Loved the food, service, and ambiance! The live music was great to listen to while we ate. I loved…read moreall of the decorations as well.

The atmosphere was good. We went to watch a band and it was also on a night that the civic center…read morehad an event so it was very busy and packed. We waited for a table for a bit and it was alright to wait because the band had started. We had an appetizer of fried pickles. They were delicious. I had the smash burger which was phenomenal. My husband had the pulled chicken and said it was alright, not great. The mixed drinks seemed watered down and the beer is in cans and bottles only. Or server was attentive. It was a $100 night with drinks, food and tip. Reasonable priced food and (several) drinks

Awesome nachos, burgers and wraps. Friendly staff and reasonable prices. Nice small town vibe.read more

I'd heard about this in USA Today , so I swung by while I was in Missouri. Loved it , the whole…read moreplace , and the staff was super friendly. The burger is very unique , but tasty as hell !! They allow smoking inside , which worked for me !!! The large Alligator Gar above the back bar is famous , and it's a monster !! Can't wait to go back