Food was fast and good. Great atmosphere. Large selection of whiskies. Ordered a whisky flight…read morebefore ordering food, however came out after I finished my meal. I even tried to eat slow. I recommend this place but you may want to hold off ordering food until after you get your drinks. It took over 30 minutes to get served a whisky flight.

Interesting place…read more The interior could use an update and some coordination. There doesn't seem to be a cohesive theme. A little organization could help the seating and add more tables as well. We waited for about 20 min for a table, but there seemed to be several people working (they were talking at the hostess stand). Our server was very friendly and he helped answer our questions. Kept coming k and filling our glasses without asking. Food was ok, baked potatoes were similar to what you get at Wendy's. Chicken strips were greasy and not crispy. Maybe not hot enough oil? The bar area was the highlight, as they seem to have several options and it looked like the cleanest most well organized used part of the restaurant.

Short answer: Maybe…read more This location is a treasure, with a history going back decades. It's a special place. A media release this past summer announced, "Hospitality company ExplorUS has been awarded a 10-year contract to operate concessions at Thousand Hills State Park in northeast Missouri beginning in January 2024." That was just a few weeks ago. I was visiting town and came for dinner here for the first time in years, so this is my first look at the new operation. So how are things faring? - The food was okay. Not bad. But seems to fit more into the realm of "something decent in a place that's convenient for where you already were" rather than destination dining. Here, you're likely coming for the view or because you're already nearby. - The drink menu was disappointing. Better than you might find in some other places in years gone by, but not quite where it could be. - Kind service. Young team, we were there on one of the first days of the season, so they were still getting their rhythm- not in a negative way. They were great. I love this location. I love this part of the world. I am rooting for it hard. As such, I'm protective of this place and the people. So let's talk about value: This is where it falls off for me. As an example: One of the appetizers is onion rings, for $10. They aren't bad. They might be good enough. They are not $10 good. And there are not enough of them to justify the price point. Or their cocktails: Some places out there are charging $14 for mixed drinks. Even more! I don't begrudge it, some places are doing inventive work with an expertise or ingredients that costs money to sustain. But then other bars and restaurants follow the trend and deliver the price point... but not the quality. That's where I get annoyed. It's possible the drinks are $14 amazing, but reading their menu left us skeptical and we just went with a beer ($8) and a glass of wine. Another aspect of the menu is the menu itself. Ours were very clearly printed on inkjet printer, then laminated. If I may offer some free internet advice - go with laser, or a print shop, or adjust the design. Very difficult to read certain prices because the typeface is small and skinny, and white text on a blue background can look great, but with a basic inkjet printer you're going to get bleeding (which ours definitely had) and uneven coverage, and laminating can make it even harder to see. Is this a super nerdy tangent? Absolutely. But it's a detail that's fixable, and one that impacts guest experience and perceived value of what you're delivering. The part of the menu that really got to me, though, is the fact that all the prices end in .99 or .95 - this is a marketing cliche that to me just feels disrespectful at this point. You do that when you're trying to trick people. That's not a great sign for where priorities are at. A place that serves filet mignon does not need to be doing this kind of hack chintziness, it's tacky. Just own it - either your food is worth it or not, this is not a place where impulse buyers are going to matter a whole lot. This location should be a destination, with food that complements the beautiful setting. Imagine something on the level of The Pear Tree and Sebree's. A place that showcases just how amazing what we grow here is- food, talent, people. And one focused on delivering as much value as possible for the population it serves. I don't know about you, but I like that idea. So why mention all this? ExplorUS has just a signed a 10-year contract. They will be here a while. So the choices they make will impact the experience that visitors to our park will have. And those experiences will form a picture of this area- for the people who live here and those who don't. ExplorUS is a management company that used to be called Ortega National Parks, a concessionaire that was recently bought by a private equity firm. That firm is based in Los Angeles. They will want a return on investment. And that return is not going to stay in the local community. Those pressures are real, which is why I'm vigilant and wary. Done well, these arrangements can add resources which will improve the experience for everyone. But if the pressures for profit get out of control, it turns into an extraction operation where the goal is to take as much from the area while giving as little as possible. Corners get cut while prices increase. Which is not an environment I want for our park or our people. It feels easier to get right when the leadership is in the local community. And in some ways, the eccentricities of the menu might be a sign of local involvement in the design, or at least the printing. Hopefully the local management will feel empowered and supported in making improvements. I am rooting for them! So we will see how it goes. And for the next ten years we will have no other choice.

Not horrible, but ain't great either. The appetizers were even greasier than most fried food I get…read morein restaurants. The salad was okay, but nothing to write home about. The cocktail was good. Service was okay, but they were out of at least 2 items that were wanted by my companions. Don't know how many other things that nobody was asking about. The view is FANTASTIC and makes for a pleasurable meal.

What a great restaurant!!! We randomly found this place while traveling across country. The food…read morewas great,service amazing, and the small town was fun to visit. Highly recommend if your looking a home cooked food while traveling.

I have heard great things about the Apple Basket Cafe and decided to try it out today while in…read moreMacon. The food was yummy and everyone working there was friendly. It's a cute little hole in the wall type of place. I can tell everyone in there is probably a regular and comes back for consistent and delicious food. It gives cozy hometown vibes. The onion rings are so delicious but unfortunately I ate them and forgot to take a picture! I would definitely recommend stopping here!

When I'm in Kirksville TK's is the only place I will eat! Simon is all world and always remembers…read morewhat I want. The food is spectacular! I travel a lot for work and rarely get excited about where I'm going, but knowing after the work day is done I have TK's waiting for me is everything. Great people and food!

This is definitely the fine dining in town. Very nice place. Upscale in every way. We had chicken…read moreMarsala and chopped steak. Both very good. You will get sticker shock if you are used to other establishments in Kirksville but that's not a bad thing as long as you know ahead of time. Very good looking cocktail menu too. Great place to celebrate a graduation or completion of year one at ATSU! Good service too.

We headed here for breakfast before a wedding with the family and it was such a cool quaint local…read morespot. You can tell that all the locals come here for a great hearty breakfast

Great food and pricing was very reasonable. Friendly service and easy to find. We enjoyed very…read moretasty burgers and had a choice between 2 different types of fries

I enjoyed eating the food. And the service is always cheerful and helpful. And, also the ambiance…read moreis inviting and relaxing.

Food is not consistent in price, quality or preparation. Price quoted for same dish depends on who…read moreanswers the phone. Food quality and presentation is the same way. The last time I ordered, they put a hard shell item in the same container with an enchilada and the shell was soggy as was the lettuce. The item should be in its own container so the lettuce stays crisp and the sour cream doesn't melt and get warm. Service is below average. Not being from area, I've never experienced a business that doesn't present you with your pick up order, but rather they assume you will go to a booth and "pick a bag" after paying. I stood at counter the first time I ordered from there and the gal pointed to a booth across from the counter where there were bags of food sitting on seats and on table. It's the most unprofessional and non-customer service behavior for a restaurant to have and not appealing in the least. They should get your food order and hand it to you. After my most recent call to place yet another order after consistently being a customer despite the poor quality of food and service, they quoted me yet another out of the sky price for my same food order. I said never mind and I've never ordered from them again. They lost my business.

Loved this place! Super good food and variety of it. The specialty drink menu is huge, inexpensive…read moreand so different. I loved the Lady in White, so refreshing. Maleficent burger was delicious and everything was homemade. Jamie, one of the owners was really sweet and attentive. Will definitely come again when we're in town!

Went out with friends and tried several different beers! Our favorite was the 'sour' but they were…read moreall delicious for a great price! Overall great experience!

Fantastic service! Dwayne was prompt and very friendly. The food was great too. Highly recommend…read moreFelicia's. We will be back.