Joe&#x27;s Route 66 Diner

All excellent, friendly waiters and wait time is usually minimum !reception! Fried shrimp and…read moresalmon are great!

FDs has been our favorite go to place, however recently your chicken pasta is very spicy hot!!…read moreI mentioned it to the waitress & she brought me some extra Alfredo sauce and it helped. Please go back to the original recipe. Service is always great!

Cheese burger with an onion ring and fries on the side under $12!

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Jahmerican Cuisine

5.0(1 review)

18.5 mi

Friendly and personable laid back atmosphere with an island twist that will take your taste buds on…read morea Caribbean vacation. Ya mon!

From the owner: Step into our inviting space and experience authentic flavors of Jamaica straight to your plate…read more From savory jerk chicken and oxtail to the mouthwatering nation dish, ackee and saltfish. Every meal is a celebration of the rich and vibrant cuisine that defines Jamaican food infused with beloved American favorites.

Traditional fried chicken, pasta salad and rice & peas.

Our Friday special: Oxtail Tacos with mango pico on the side.

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Rusty Spurs Cafe

3.7(37 reviews)

20.9 mi

Little place that brings life to the square. Pretty normal small town restaurant vibes. The waiters…read moreare always nice and get to you pretty fast. They have indoor outdoor seating. The food is your normal burgers, sandwiches and breakfast items. The horseshoe is my favorite.

I was hoping that they might have improved when they changed locations... unfortunately they did…read morenot. Service was terrible. We ordered the special (smothered pork chops), because usually service is quicker if you order the special. They were out of the majority of their meager side selection , and twenty minutes after placing our order the server came and informed us that they are out of the smothered pork chops. Fast forward twenty minutes later... still no food and none of the customers who came in before us have food yet either. I just watched a customer go in the kitchen to get a coffee pot to give herself a refill. Service here sucks. At this point I don't care if the food is amazing when it arrives, because the long wait and crappy service is not worth it. ETA : customer who was here before us got tired of waiting and got up and left before their food arrived. ETA 2 : another table just got up and walked out because they got tired of waiting. ETA 3: Definitely not worth the wait or the price. Waited an hour and ten minutes for a dry as the desert burger, a micro side of mashed potatoes with thin watery gravy, and a side of canned corn ($11.50); and overcooked chicken livers that tasted like they've never changed their fryer grease, a tiny baked potato with fake butter and burnt bacon, and a side of woody broccoli stems ($11). Didn't get a single drink refill.

Chicken fried steak the size of half the plate..! Come hungry...

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Lindberg's Tavern

4.4(171 reviews)

10.2 mi

We went here 5 days ago and again today. Didn't get a picture because we don't bring our phones in…read moreto visit and dine. Last week I got fried mushrooms and a small house salad. My husband a smash burger. All was great. Today I had the special pesto turkey burger with Cajun mayo. My husband, the bacon wrapped wings. This place is delicious and the wait staff are knowledgeable, super friendly and cool. If you need a lunch place and prefer a full bar (or not) this is a great place! All scratch made food, sauces, and dressings.

When I go to Lindberg's I read the menu but end up ordering my favorite - the grilled cheese with…read moreonion jam. Oh my.. I'vehad several items on the menu but always come back to the grilled cheese. This local bar has history, is on a lively street, has great food, great service, live music, and a good selection of beer on tap. What more can one ask for??

This one guy with an acoustic guitar was so incredibly loud it was painful to sit through. Amplified like it was a rock concert.

Lobster grilled cheese ($22) + green fried tomatoes substitute ($3)

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The Grotto

3.9(296 reviews)

12.4 mi

Emmm, let's just say next time we will be going to McDonalds before thinking about coming here…read moreagain . Not bad food but not worth any hype. It would not be a chose to come back to.

Sometimes you just need a salad. I especially needed a salad today because I have recently consumed…read more528 Christmas cookies ( slight exaggeration) and really think some greens will keep me from having to shop for an entirely new wardrobe. Enter The Grotto west coast food. Since I lived on the west coast for 40 years I thought it was appropriate that I come to judge the West coast authenticity. This place is awesome. My friend had a Baja bowl that looked and smelled divine and I had the steak Gorgonzola salad, the meat portion was huge and the candied pecans were delicious. I might even bring my super judgmental west coast rude family here since I think even they would be pleased at how delicious the food was. We sat in a comfy booth and loved every bite of our meal, the balsamic vinaigrette was the perfect complement to the savory steak and sweet pecans. I can't wait to go back to the grotto

Baja bowl

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Cheeseburger with sweet potato fries

Farmhouse Restaurant

4.1(759 reviews)

43.6 mi

Great home cooked food. Chicken fried steak was delicious…read more Homemade biscuits were to die for. Yummm

We came for dinner here today with kids. Our server was lovely and very accommodating. We got 2 egg…read morebreakfast which was very good, it unexpectedly came with a biscuit and that was least tasty part of this dish. Husband got a cheese omelette and biscuits and gravy. He loved the omelette and the gravy, biscuits were underwhelming. Kids each got 2 pancakes. They ate alot and enjoyed those.

Main eating area

Blackberry cobbler

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Historic Branson Mo

The Chophouse On Kk

4.4(12 reviews)

62.8 mi

First time trying the chophouse since it reopened under new ownership. We loved it before, but were…read moreso impressed with the reopening! So excited to have this place at the lake, it will be our go to nice dinner out! Tried: clam chowder, prime rib with fried potato salad Loved: everything! The clam chowder had a lot of clams in it, the prime rib was cooked perfectly and the fried potato salad was absolutely fantastic. The service was also amazing! The owner also came by and checked on us and was very personable. All round great staff.

We had dinner at the Chophouse on a Sunday evening. The entrance was unmarked so we were a little…read moreconfused but eventually figured it out. It is a pretty big place. The atmosphere is comfortable; style seems somewhat eclectic. We had a party of 9. We all had drinks which were great and appetizers and meals were excellent!

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The Chophouse on KK menu

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Special order lollipop lamb

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Roger F.

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1 year ago

Joe's Route 66 Diner in Strafford, MO: A Timeless Gem Tucked away in Strafford, MO, Joe's Route 66 Diner is a culinary treasure that embodies the nostalgic charm of classic American diners. This unassuming gem, nestled along the iconic Route 66, serves up a menu that is both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. The standout items include their hand-cut fries and homemade, hand-breaded onion rings, which are often praised as the best in town. The burgers, made fresh daily without frozen patties, are a highlight, offering a depth of flavor that rivals larger chains. The "Sassy Burger" with its special sauce is a particular favorite among patrons. The diner's commitment to using original recipes from its past ensures a genuine taste of tradition. Ambiance-wise, Joe's feels like stepping back in time, with its vintage decor and friendly service that makes every meal feel like a homecoming. The overall experience remains a must-visit for anyone traveling through Missouri. read more

Roger F.

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4 years ago

I recently had the pleasure of eating at Joe's Diner in Stratford Missouri. From the moment I stepped foot in the door, I was welcomed and made to feel right at home. The atmosphere was great and the staff was warm and friendly. The menu offered a wide selection of delicious homemade home-style cooking. I had the pork tenderloin sandwich, which was huge, and cooked perfectly! To accompany, I added fried mushrooms with spicy ranch dipping sauce. The portion size was generous, and the flavors were spot on. I will surely be back to Joe's Diner in the near future! And just like Chick-fil-A, they're closed on Sundays. read more

Sam P.

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1 year ago

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Conner R.

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3 years ago

Manager/workers are very rude. I will not ever go back and food was terribl.

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