The stellar ratings on Yelp and elsewhere aren't an exaggeration: the pork tenderloin sandwich is memorable, portions are filling, the prices are fair and the restaurant is smoothly run. This is a mid-MO (or Central MO) must-try. Calling in carryout was easy, with a quoted wait time of only about 20 minutes during the busy Saturday evening rush. The order-taker couldn't have been more patient with first-timer questions and the order was delivered curbside with steam still gathering inside of the neatly packed containers. No time was wasted and the plating presentation, even in to-go boxes, was an appetizing touch. Both the pork tenderloin and fish & chips were lightly seasoned, breaded and evenly fried to a light amber. Either one would be a safe bet for a pleasant evening and I imagine that most diners have leftovers for the next day since salads and sides are included (even with dishes served atop shoestring potatoes). The sides followed the same elevated comfort food style, with a Lebanese rice offering, flecked with slivered nuts and herbs, proving the unexpected winner. Understated from the outside, but warm and inviting through the windows, there might be no better testament to what this restaurant is doing than their ability to deliver a first-rate experience to those not visiting the dining room (as of early July 2020, the indoor dining room IS open). To fellow diners passing through and planning to eat on the parking lot until the pandemic passes, you're making the right choice in stopping at the Pear Tree. Notes: * There are a few designated curbside carryout parking spots. Turn into in the main parking lot and they're on the right, about as far as you can get from 63/Missouri St. read more

This is a really nice semi formal type restaurant. Nice atmosphere and ambiance. Waiters and waitresses are all dressed very professional. Service is really good. It's a bit pricey but worth it from my experience. The wine selection is very nice. Bar tender was nice enough to let me sample a few . The restroom was clean and organized. Nice place for a family outing or celebration air date night. read more

Had the Ruben which I am really particular about, to say the least not impressed. What else was I not impressed with? 1. My table was verrrryyyy crooked! Not kinda, but very! 2. Had to learn about the specials from the waiter across the dining room, not mine. 3. The onion rings, come on whats all the hype? 4. My water not gettng refilled, bet if it was a beer it would've. Now you ask, is that it? Nope, the biggest reason is because they produce a product (condiments) that reccomends storage in a refrigerated area after opening and then put it on the non-refrigerated table to serve the patrons?????? HHHMMMMM. Regardless of everything else, a blatent violation of their own food safety reccomendations placed on the table for everyone to eat is why I would NEVER come nor reccomend any of the AJ's or Pear Tree establishments! Oh, I have attatched a picture of the condiment in questions lable on the yelp site for this one. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Ruben n onion rings. - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

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My husband and I were traveling to Kansas City from Michigan and found this gem. The service was impeccable and the food was amazing! I highly recommend the fried chicken sandwich. All salad dressings are made in house and even the croutons are homemade. Come to this restaurant if you are passing through! read more

Traveling through and decided to stop. I will reroute in the future so I can stop again! This gem is casual if you are wearing comfy travel clothes, but upscale so you know you are someplace special. I was there in time for happy hour and got a fresh salad, bread, a generous portion of bolognese with prime rib in it, a cocktail and a dessert for less than $30. It was so good I warmed it up the next day for breakfast in the hotel! The bar staff were friendly and engaging for solo travelers comfort too! read more

Angela is awesome! Extremely attentive and very helpful. We always enjoy eating at the Pear Tree, and Angela just made it all that much better. Thanks! read more

Always excellent food and service! Onion rings and crab rangoons are our favorite starters. Then comes the delicious salad, served family style with lots of yummy veggies, homemade croutons and choice of four house dressings. This restaurant offers high end steaks, lobster and some pasta options but I can't resist the fried tenderloin sandwich. It's the best! Husband had early bird prime rib, which was lean and delicious. It never disappoints! read more

Best in Missouri. Attention to detail is shown in ingredients, presentation and all around. You won't be disappointed! Onion rings for appetizer is a MUST. read more

Always great food here! Highly recommend- onion rings appetizer, salad with Madam French, Prime Rib or the Eastfork if you prefer sandwiches, and ..... for dessert ...... wedding cake! And always ask for Angela - she's the best server! We love this place and definitely will be back time and again! read more

This is an incredible restaurant in a small town! We did not have reservations when we were just driving thru town. They seated us right away and the food was wonderful. So glad we stopped. read more

This was my first time coming here with my in-laws, and I was very impressed with hospitality not to mention the food was great; son in-law of the Roberts. Thank you all very much. read more

What a wonderful find! We went to celebrate my daughter's wedding. The staff went out of their way to make it special and memorable. I had the Cheese Tortellaci and it was delicious. Thank you for a wonderful meal! read more

I've never had a bad thing from AJ's. Ever. And can we talk about their salad for just a second? It's so simple but so good, and their house vinaigrette is so amazing that I had to bring a bottle back to Denver with me. (Is there magic in their croutons?) If it's your first time to AJ's, make sure you get the onion rings to start. Everyone has to try one of their burgers at least once (PS - they're all double burgers, the menu won't tell you that, though), but you really can't go wrong with anything on their menu. Plus, their cocktails and beers are reasonably priced. Their happy hour deals looked amazing! When we left, I had to get a container of their wedding cake to go. And boy, am I glad that AJ's is 800 miles away from me, otherwise I would be there every day! read more

Loved this place! Everything was delicious. We did curb side pick up bc of covid, but waiter was nice and ran smoothly. I definitely recommend if you are in Macon. read more

Came with reservations for a birthday party. Great atmosphere! Christmas music playing and decor all over. For being busy, we still had quality, attentive service. I had The Tower in memory of Wade. Didn't know the man but his motto was "Go Big or Go Home!" The pound of burger was delicious. So delicious, I forgot the picture. My bad. read more

We saw their billboard on the highway and decided to stop in for lunch. Nice atmosphere, lots of staff. Nothing under $15, but we decided to stay for a meal. Our meal included salad and one side. I ordered fried fish and my husband fried chicken. Our salad came "family style" but looked like an individual serving. Our dressing came in a plastic condiment cup. We were told unlimited salad refills, so we shared what seemed like 14 baby greens, a few carrot and onion slices and a couple grape tomatoes. The house made french dressing and croutons were delicious. When we finished our 4 bites of salad, one of the staff tried to take our bowls. We asked for more salad. It was so identical to the first bowl, we felt like every leaf and topping was counted. The fish and chicken we're delicious. They were served on beds of super thin potato fries, apparently for artistic effect. They were not tasty (and we really like fries). I had requested a side of Cajun Cole slaw. It was limp and bland. My husband had requested fries and was served the same thing fries that were under his chicken. The waitress should have pointed this out when we ordered and suggested a different side dish to pair with this meal. As we were finishing our meal the host walked by and asked if we liked our meal, but did not stop to get our answer. He did not break his stride. We were left with a bad taste in our mouths. Overpriced food in a nice atmosphere. We will not return, but I wish that fish was served at another restaurant and that they would share their french salad dressing recipe. read more

Awesome sauce! We stopped here on our way from St. Louis to Omaha. What a great place. The dinner salad with homemade blue cheese dressing was probably the best I've ever eaten anywhere. The burgers were delicious, the fries and onion rings are quite good, and the wedding cake for dessert was over-the-top delicious. On my way out I saw an enormous steak being served to a gentleman at the next table. I almost sat back down for second lunch. Come here, eat here, and leave happy. read more

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Amazing restaurant in central Missouri. I drive my tour groups from St. Louis there for lunch before performances at the Maples Repertory Theatre. The food is outstanding. The addition of the French table side service makes it even more impressive. Their prime rib is on the mark every time and never have they run out of the proper temperature for anyone with our group. The prawns, crab rangoon, onion rings and homemade salad dressings are mouthwatering. And they always seem to finish off with some fantastic dessert that includes ice cream. Their wait staff and bussers have been trained and they understand customer service. Often times restaurants are lacking in this aspect. PLUS, they GET GROUPS! It is obvious why all the local groups have their monthly and weekly meetings there. They can get the food out hot and in a timely manner. If you are even within an hour's drive of Macon, get by here to eat! read more

Really nice place! I almost always try a breaded tenderloin at a new place if they have one on the menu. They had one on the menu so I ordered it. It was very good! It was the kind I like, a little thicker, not pounded out thin. I've tried a lot of tenderloins over the years, it's amazing how different they can be. read more

What can I say, we find a restaurant that we LOVE and it's a two hour drive each way. The sign on the pole out front says A.J.'s but the building is labeled "The Pear Tree". The food is as good as you will find in much larger cities, the staff is friendly and the prices are reasonable for the quantity and quality you get. I could literally just eat their fresh baked bread and their salads. They make their own salad dressing and its better than anything you can find in a bottle. I had a burger they call "The Ringer", it's as good as I've ever had anywhere. We will be making the two hour drive to dine there again. read more

We got the AJ's chicken to go with onion ring side and it was delicious even after the drive back home and reheated. I'm so glad we gave it a try. Will be back next time I'm in Macon. read more

food was cold and seemed like it had been sitting for awhile before i got it. they were slow at getting to the customers and getting the food out read more

Wonderful hospitality, comfortable family atmosphere, and great food. So glad we decided to stop in off the highway! read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

I had the fish platter today and it was amazing! The fish came out very hot and the breading was crunchy but light. It was hands down the best fish I have ever had. I have eaten at Pear Tree numerous times and never been disappointed. read more

I enjoyed AJ's quite a bit. The burger was good, fries and salad were phenomenal, and the crab Rangoon appetizer tasted great! The establishment was clean, to include the bathrooms, and the ambiance was pretty nice as well. Some of the other reviews complained that AJs was overpriced, which surprised me because with each entree you receive bottomless salad with an assortment of salad dressing (to include a home made house), and bread. I'm visiting family from Las Vegas and one of my peeves about staying in NE Missouri is that there is absolutely NO place to eat within 45 min drive that taste great, and is CLEAN. Finally I found somewhere. read more

We came here today for the first time after it was recommended to us by our realtor. We had go try the onion ring appetizer because we were told they're amazing.. and they certainly were! I loooove onion rings and these have got to be the best I've ever had. The half time order was the perfect size. For drinks.. my hubby ordered the snapper IPA that he said tasted like a bud light so he wasn't pleased with his beer. I however extremely enjoyed my delicious hand crafted strawberry margarita and would have had more than one if it wasn't lunch time. They had an incredible selection of cocktails from margaritas to sangrias of all flavors to adult ice cream shakes with alcohol. I wanted to try everything, so it's a good thing we're moving to the area! You get dinner salads brought out to your table to share, and really feel like you're being doted on when this happens. For our meals, I had the black and blue burger and my husband also had a burger. They were pretty good, but nothing incredible. The fresh veggie side was good. We will certainly be coming back as there are so many more cocktails I'd like to try and I can't get enough of those delicious onion rings! Highly recommend. Side note: we were told pear tree and AJs are the same restaurant.. but the sign said AJs. read more

Pretty good place to eat in a smaller town like Macon. The side salads are really good - served family-style with several house-made dressings brought to the table to enjoy. The croutons are made in-house as well. We went for lunch and had burgers and chicken sandwiches - it was all pretty good. There is plenty of seating available, so this would be good place for large parties. read more

Very nice. Food was pricey but excellent. I would recommend this restaurant for special occasions.

My wife and I dined here earlier tonight and were greatly impressed. The service was exceptional and our server did not disappoint. She was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. We started off with an order of the Famous Onion Rings Awesome!!! For my dinner I had to try their signature sandwich; the Batter Dipped Tenderloin. It was delicious! My wife had the Chicken Picatta and said it was also delicious. We finished with a couple of their dessert shots. My wife had the Raspberry Royale and I had the Double Chocolate Gooey. Perfect size and a perfect ending to our meal. This was our first time here but definitely won't be our last. read more

To the owner Michael Abbadessa, you should be proud of your waitstaff your chefs and your busboys. The Service was outstanding and the food was just incredible, I had a ribeye that would rival the Capital Grill. Cooked to perfection and without flaw! House Pinot was a definite plus with the excellent beef we were served. I would highly recommend to eat at this fine clean friendly establishment. Our server was Amber S. And she completed our experience so if you want good food come here, if you want great service, ask for Amber. read more

I really want to like this place: it has charm and character. But the bulk of the menu is fried, and the prices are ridiculous for the location/setting/portion. New York City prices for steak in Missouri? No, I can't do it. The best thing on the menu: the caesar chicken salad! And the onion rings are to die for. Don't get me wrong: I love fried food, but there is something about AJ's that every time I eat here I feel awful and have GI upset that night and next day. The Burgers: not worth the hype, remind me of Steak and Shale burgers, not in a good way. They are not thick, juicy burgers, but firm, thin little patties that are devoid of juice. After The Pear Tree burned, the owners expanded the dinning area at AJs and incorporated the menus together. read more

So, after several meals at AJ's, I'm still a fan, but with a few caveats. Since The Pear Tree closed down, some menu items have been removed in favor of adding Pear Tree menu items. I miss the nachos, but the crab rangoons are pretty good - light, crispy batter and creamy center. I really wish they had kept the biggie bread! I think the quality of the meat for the burgers isn't quite as good as it used to be, but it's hard to go wrong with a batter dipped chicken salad. All three dressings are great and compliment the delicious chicken wonderfully. BBQ sauce is a little too sweet, but smoke sauce is quite good. Happy hour prices are awesome and make the drive well worth it. Overall, a very good, solid restaurant for NE Missouri. read more

Wow from the outside you would never guess there is great restaurant on the inside. Service was quick and friendly. Food is fresh and very good. Prices are great compared to a comparable quality place in a larger city. Can't wait to find myself back in the area so I can go back and try something else on the menu (pulled pork? Or the ribs? Or some of the pasta?) I had the black and blue burger which was great. Gotta get the onion rings too. Best I have ever had and I have tried onion rings at many a place. read more

We live in Kansas City and were driving back from a weekend trip in Illinois visiting family who told us we had to stop here and try the onion rings. No joke these were THE best onion rings we have ever had. The batter was something else, it sort of melted in your mouth and the flavor was just right. I also ended up getting a pork tenderloin sandwich which was equally amazing as it was fried in this delicious batter. Our server was super nice and service was great as well. This place will definitely become a staple every time we drive to Illinois and honestly I can't wait to return! HIGHLY recommended if you're passing through Macon and need somewhere to eat! read more

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They had a kids menu and a gluten free bun that tasted really good! Service was good but a little slow...and they weren't that busy for a late lunch. Salad and homemade dressing was tasty. read more

The food and service were exceptional!The steaks were cooked to perfection! The onion rings were " to die for"!

This place is no hole in the wall. It is a well run and staffed restaurant near Hiway 36 in Macon. The tables are plentiful but not on top of each other. It is a perfect mix of elegant fine dining and a cozy fun eclectic fun dining. They age their beef well and proudly boast on the chalk board. The salad...crisp and fresh! I enjoyed the patty melt and my husband enjoyed the cheeseburger. Ahhhhmazing!! If you don't have room for dessert, order it to go. The wedding cake is what dreams are made of! We don't get up this way often but when we do, this is THE spot to come to! read more

Wow!!! Was not expecting it to be this good. We were on our way through Macon and wanting something other than fast food. My husband had the chicken tenders and fries. Believe it or not, chicken tenders can definitely be messed up. These were delicious. All quality white meat and the fries were very good. I had the fried fish and it was honestly some of the best I've ever had. The fish was light and flakey with a great taste. No funky, fishy flavor. My husband hates fish and actually asked for more after he tried some of it! Both our meals came with salads. The Caesar was delicious and perfectly dressed. Our table also got piping hot bread with butter that was also wonderful. All in all not a single complaint or thing I would've changed. We can't wait to go back another time when we have more time and can sit down and enjoy a steak! read more

The food here is ridiculously good, the service is excellent, and the prices super reasonable for the quality received. I'm astounded to find this place in such a small town. The house dressing and house made croutons are to die for! Highly recommend the Pear Tree! read more

Always a good reason to road trip North on 63 to enjoy the fine dining of AJ's, which appears to have switched over to the parent name Pear Tree. Delicious food and friendly professional service. Always worth the miles to get her and always leave happy read more