Stopped by Jolly Cone On The Current and ordered two cheeseburgers, fries, and root beers. The…read moreservice was quick, which was a plus, but the food was underwhelming. The cheeseburgers were average at best, with dry buns that didn't seem very fresh. The fries were decent, but nothing standout. Overall, the prices felt inflated compared to the quality and portion sizes. Based on that, we decided to skip dessert and head elsewhere for something more consistent and reliable.

TLDR: If you're driving by and you want something better than McDonald's or Subway, then this is…read morethe best place to stop!!! I drive from TN to MO often and I have stopped here many times when I am coming through van buren, specifically for a banana split or a cherry sprite which are both great. The food is good and worth the stop! This little joint is the most authentic Van Buren experience you're going to get! The reason I am truly writing this review is because we made a routine stop today and my little 18mo old son fell in the parking lot (in true little boy fashion he just got ahead of himself and tripped) well he ended up scraping both of his knees pretty good. As not to cause a scene, my wife took him over to the side to comfort him while I looked for some napkins to clean up his knees. Before I could even get back to them the owners were standing with my wife with some basic first aid supplies and bandaids making sure my little boy was okay. This was above and beyond customer service and I really truly appreciated it. Very kind people 10/10 will be stopping again real soon.

This is a venue located in a small, sleepy town that caters to river-loving tourists over the…read moresummer. There isn't much going on in the winter months. I was surprised to see this business in this small town. I hope they can generate enough business to maintain during the slow months. I was not here to throw any axes but to eat breakfast. I love having breakfast at local establishments when I'm traveling. I was very excited when I saw the ax throwing was also a restaurant. I was even more excited to know there wasn't any ax throwing during my dining hours. lol. The food was very good. They had a limited menu but it covered all the bases. The server was nice and friendly. The restaurant was not busy when I was there but it did take forever for my food to arrive. I was actually getting concerned they had forgotten about me. When the food did arrive it was yummy. I ordered a breakfast platter and it did not disappoint. There is plenty of room in this restaurant. It is very spacious and easy accessible. The seating area is one big room so there are no separate dining areas. You can see the ax throwing area from the eating area. The prices seemed reasonable breakfast at a small restaurant in a small town. Prices were right in line. Highly recommended dining establishment. One note of caveat... I think in the off season they do not have regular dining hours. Would check before heading over.

The food was good and the environment was family friendly and fun! The kids played games while we…read morewaited on our food and had such a good time. But I really want to compliment our waitress Justine, she worked so hard to keep all of her tables happy, was scooping ice cream, filling drinks, and she was so nice! If you go to beavers teeth ask for Justine!

It's been a long time since we've stayed at the Landing. Has been rebuilt a couple times and is a…read morevery nice setting. We had a King room that was roomy and comfortable with parking nearby. Great view of the Current River. Bed was comfortable and room location was pretty quiet, surprisingly. Only downsides were the A/C was noisy and the faux wood floors were being cleaned with some product that made them kinda sticky. We liked the Kuerig coffee maker in the room along with the nice size fridge. Check in experience was good too with friendly staff. We made reservations with a phone call and all went to expectation. Their restaurant onsite is The Blue Heron and it was good as well. Overall we had a good experience and will likely stay again.

Pros: modern, spacious rooms (incl. suites), mini-refrig, some with microwave, no bugs/spiders,…read morelink-up with float services, private river-front gravel bar, Jingles-the-Friendly-Siamese cat (loves kids), friendly staff, on-site good restaurant (evening only), comfortable mattresses, big balconies with Adirondack chairs, OK convenience store, AT&T reception very good, only partial river view from some rooms. For addicts, booze and pot close by. Cons: typical noisy blowy HVac wall units, no house phone in rooms, no luggage help, walk to Rose Cliff Lodge for ice, no cooking or fires allowed anywhere, max. 2-story walk ups depending on room (no elevators), pricey, noise from big rigs on Hwy 60 bridge (less noise in River Center), no house computer, no playground/River here a bit fast for younger kids to play in. The biggest problem with this otherwise quality property was (officially anyway) a "no cancellation/refund/credit" policy. They don't charge your card until you check in, so it is unclear how rigidly enforced this policy is (+ there's a $15 cancel fee per room/day). We got flooded out over July 2025 weekend (Park Service closes the river if it gets over 6 feet - follow this on NOAA website/river level Van Buren MO). We elected to stay regardless (kids are more flexible and inventive than adults!) The Landing is highly dependent on the weather and have a limited season, so they really can't insure your stay. Still, they should have an official credit option for a future stay credit. In Van Buren: "The" Mexican restaurant serves huge good portions. The steaks at the Landing's Blue Heron come out mooing - you may need to have them touched up. Best breakfast is at the Ranch House. No nightlife. In area: Big Spring is spectacular, floating is worth the price, but best in a canoe unless you like cold butt (there's an enormous cave upstream from Van Buren), little funky animal park is pricey but fun for kids. For floating, IMHO the best stretch of the Current is Aker's Ferry to Round Spring, and do it in drought after July 4 for clear water and to minimize deer flies and horse flies.

We took the family out for supper Friday night and had very good food and even better service. Our…read morewaitress Ashley Wagner was very attentive keeping our drinks filled, she was always smiling and very friendly. This was the best service we've had in a long time

Food was great. We ordered the appetizer special. The dish was diverse and very good. Our waitress…read morewas attentive and provided excellent service. The place clean and attractive. We really enjoyed and highly recommend.

Sadly the fryer was down for repair so we could get no fried food. However that did not have…read moreanything to do with the burgers. This is the best burger I have had in south east Missouri ( SEMO). Excellent in every way and Max our server was wonderful

This is the place the heath insepector belongs. The grease they cooked fried pickles in , is so…read moreransid. Slimy Grease, nothin but this rancid grease taste . Broke down oil I'm gonna guess hasn't been properly changed ever, incredible vile to say the least No wonder no one was there. Then I got an old over fried burger that came with other old nasty burger that has been sitting on the grill for a long time. This was absolutely unforgivable. Food starts clean , is cooked clean. And should taste like the product..

Yum yum yum! The burgers here are absolutely on point! There was a reason why this place was so…read morebusy for sure. Well that and the fact that it's in a super small town. They also have milkshake flavors for day! This prices were a bit on the high side, but as a treat it's well worth it. The only reason I didn't give them 5 stars is because it's all outdoor seating, so watch out for bees or cold weather if you want to eat here.

I don't even know where to begin. If you're a kid of the 80s or 90s, this will send you down memory…read morelane. The burgers you used to get at your local pharmacy or at Woolworths are just like how they're served here. Get yourself a milkshake and you're in heaven. The menu is extensive, prices are reminiscent of the past, and the service is great. This is a spot all the locals frequent, and with good reason. Seating is set off to the side under a big pavilion, which is nice and shady. Overall, I'd come back to this part of Missouri just for the Dairy Shack.

We love going to the Ironton area. First time here, and we loved it!…read more The food was very good, nice sized portions, our server was friendly and attentive. They have daily specials at a good price. The drinks are served in these huge cups-great souvenir! There are a few separate areas that look like they can be used for groups. Very clean, nothing fancy. We'll return!

first of all. the chicken was salty and the fries werent the fried pickles tasted awful and only…read morethe cheese curds . Second there was a lady swearing constantly in the kitchen. all in all not a good time

A unique menu and great service. I took my team in for dinner and we had a great time.read more

This was a lunch spot for me while in town because the burgers on the menu sounded good. The place…read morehas that hodgepodge feel decorated with barn finds. My server was friendly. We ordered a couple burgers and frys. I ordered the lemonade house burger which is basically a bacon cheeseburger that comes with cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato and you put your add ons and build it which I had raw onions, ketchup and Mayo. When my burger came it had no onions so they brought me some raw onions, 1st fail. Then I noticed mustard all in my cheeseburger and they made me another one, 2nd fail. Third time was a charm and they cooked it as pink as they would. The burger was good with fresh hand formed beef that was juicy but it looked kinda small just a bit bigger than a fast food value burger. The toppings were fresh. The frys were hot crisp cooked to order and they brought me a 2nd fresh order because they couldn't make my burger correctly. Overall it was a a good lunch that took 3 attempts to get my burger correct but the food was fresh and I don't understand how they could mess up a burger 2 times and get it right on the 3rd try. SEE my printed order.

Midway Drive-In is an amazing spot for a classic drive-in experience! From the moment I arrived,…read morethe staff were friendly, welcoming, and made everything easy and convenient. The service was quick, and they took care to get my order exactly right. The food was absolutely delicious. The burgers were juicy and flavorful, the fries were perfectly crispy, and the shakes were thick, creamy, and full of flavor. It felt like a true old-fashioned drive-in meal done right. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. The atmosphere was fun and nostalgic, with plenty of parking and a relaxed environment that makes it easy to enjoy your meal from your car or at one of the outdoor tables. It's the perfect spot for a casual meal or a fun night out with friends or family. Overall, Midway Drive-In offers great food, friendly service, and a classic, enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious drive-in favorites and a memorable dining experienc

Messed up entire order, shakes tasted like spoiled milk was used, NO CHEESE ON MY CHEESEBURGER!…read moreOnly good thing was the topping in my blizzard.