We met my buddy and his wife for Sunday dinner, walked in and first impressions always matter. Very…read morenice place with an ambiance that could only mean fine dining and drinks! I had the grilled chicken sandwich and house salad with vinaigrette house dressing. She had the French dip and same salad. Chicken sandwich was charbroiled to perfection and topped with the perfect bacon and garnishes. I enjoyed every bite. Her French dip looked to be the perfect medium rare and came on a fresh French bread. My buddy and his wife both ordered the pork chops. 2 chops smothered in peppers, onions and the most rich gravy that could be a meal in itself. I had the bread pudding for dessert which was amazing....i can't believe I ate the whole thing!! Greta place, great service!!

We went for a late lunch and ordered two steak dinners along with appetizers…read more I have read on previous reviews that the flash fried spinach was delicious. Hmm, I found it interesting. it reminded me of air popped spinach that was very light and crunchy without a lot of taste. I believe I burned calories of the spinach just by chewing it! I encourage people to try it, just because it is so different. It makes a beautiful presentation. The steak was pretty good and the vegetable medley was delicious along with the salad. The next time I go, I will order the vegetables and the salad and try the toasted raviolis as an appetizer. The drive to Hawthorne Inn is beautiful from Eureka. Drive slowly and enjoy the serenity of the farms and beautiful homes along the way.

The chicken fried steak was exactly what I was expecting. The hash browns were crispy, like I…read moreordered. The gravy was kind of bland, but I was expecting that. The flavor was on point. The highlight? Eggs over easy were cooked to PERFECTION. All the whites were completely cooked and the yolks were completely runny. That takes SKILL, people! My husband's "pony" was good. The gravy was rather bland, like mine, but he did enjoy it. I tried his biscuit and didn't care for it at all as it was on the bland side. He ordered poached eggs and they were cooked *perfectly*!! This place is a solid place for breakfast/brunch.

Fantastic food extra large portions for the cost and the staff are very nice the overall 1st time…read moreexperience was five stars

The burger and fries were delicious. I will definitely be going back. We were greeted when we…read morewalked in and the staff was excellent.

If I could give this more than 5 stars I would! This was our final stop on our way from Branson to…read moreSaint Charles, and I could not have picked a better spot for lunch! The service was great; our server was attentive and knowledgeable on the food and business. Jerry himself was there and greeted us as soon as we came in. In terms of the vibe, this is a great casual atmosphere, with a full bar, and live music offerings. Now for the FOOD! This is easily some of the best BBQ I've had anywhere near STL in some years. The smoked wings were DELECTABLE, I ate every morsel off the bone. My boyfriend liked his ribs as well. The house sauce is very vinegar heavy, which I personally love, great flavor! And even the sides, were all PERFECT. The potato salad? Creamy, seasoned, just enough mustard. The beans? Well-balanced, perfectly flavored, with just enough sweet to Smokey ratio. The fries? Seasoned to perfection, crunchy, crisp. I can't wait to come back and try more of the bbq. And if that wasn't enough, they have a real deal wood-fire pizza oven right in the middle of the restaurant that I will definitely be giving a shot. Cheers to Jerry, he is doing something right!

Great new restaurant! The menu is small but the dishes we ordered had great flavors. The atmosphere…read moreand venue were beautiful. The owner and her husband sat with us for a while letting us know all of the upcoming plans for the space. We will definitely be back.

Root serves a prix-fixe 5-course tasting menu, with a choice between farm and forest for each of…read morethe three middle courses. All of the dishes were interesting, imaginative and well-executed. The ambiance is that of an elite restaurant in a country setting, serving local game as part of its dinners. The service was very, very good: warm but focused on the dining experience.

The place is adorable and a has wonderful atmosphere. Loved the art on the walls and the kind homey…read morewelcome. Our waitress was good but didn't really match the warmth of everyone else. She did a good job though. Came here for our anniversary, and when making the reservation they ask if it's a special occasion, so we told. They never said anything or did anything special, no big deal but why ask. The first course was delicious bread and butter. And something else I'm forgetting. The one slice of bread they give should have been a warning sign. Between the two of us we ordered everything on the menu. Minus the wine/cockrails, we don't drink. I order a phenomenal lemonade though. I said "holy shit" when I took my first sip. The food was very good but the portions were so small I didn't feel like I could really establish if I liked something or not. It was unique food which is fun but i couldn't tell you if i found something new because there wasn't enough to appreciate it. It was beautifully presented and much of it was really delicious. The desserts especially. By the end of the meal we were both still hungry. It's kind of a rule for me if you're going to go out to a fancy place and spend the money you Really should not leave hungry. I would give this place 1 star for that alone but it's in a small town and I just can't. The peanut butter cookies they talk up at the end honestly felt like kind of a joke they were so small. It was literally someone's thumbprint size. You get one. We both looked at each other and laughed. We had fun but be prepared to go home and make a second dinner. Or there's always Taco Bell.

It's a bar in Pacific, MO, and it's almost exactly what you'd expect from a bar in Pacific, MO. For…read morea bar in Pacific, MO, it's pretty good. I sometimes like to sit at the bar if I'm by myself for lunch, but my wife and I have gone for dinner a couple of times as well. Service is always really good with the staff being very friendly and as attentive as it gets nowadays, better than most. The bar is an old building and it's pretty cool with plenty of seating inside and out and we've never had to wait more than a few moments to be sat. I enjoy getting the chicken strips tossed in the bourbon buffalo sauce. The chicken is always juicy and I like the buffalo sauce. I got a pizza last time and it was fine, if not spectacular. My wife's Reuben was the same. Neither was mind blowing, but they were certainly not terrible. They were exactly what you'd expect from a good place to eat that's a bar in Pacific, MO.

Stopped in while visiting our daughter in Pacific and this place was hopping due to the annual St…read more Patrick's Day Parade!!! This place is oozing Irish Charm!! The Rueben Bites and Irish Nachos with the Beer Cheese Sauce were so good!! We licked the plate clean!!! The Reuben with Onion Rings were great... The Wings looked yummy!!!! I would stick with the Potato Soup but the Lobster Bisque was still good but could have used some more crab in it. I totally forgot to take a picture of my Food!!!! Smoked Turkey Club on grilled sourdough with tater tot's and a side of Beer cheese!! But tasty!!!

Good News Brewing is one of our go-to's if biking that stretch of the Katy Trail…read more They have a lot on site and across the street for parking. Their specialty is beer and pizza but I've noticed other things on the menu this last time. We got the bbq chicken pizza with a pretzel, 2 beers and a soda. The soda does have refills which is great if you're the DD. We ate it all, it was very good. They have indoor and outdoor seating. A stage for events and you can rent out the space. They have other locations that we have yet to try. This one is our favorite.

If you're looking for the perfect spot for a date night, family outing, or just a relaxing…read moreafternoon, I can't recommend Good News Brewing in Defiance enough. It's hands down our favorite location! The wood-fired pizza is always delicious, and the beer selection is fantastic. My go-to is the Hazy 636, while my husband never passes up a Helias. We love bringing our boys (they love the mocktails), grabbing a pizza and a couple of beers, playing cards, and just slowing down together. The atmosphere is what keeps us coming back. There's a beautiful indoor space with garage doors that open up when the weather is nice, plus plenty of outdoor seating surrounded by the scenic beauty of Defiance. We've visited the St. Charles and Wildwood locations too, and they're both great, but there's just something special about the views and peaceful setting at the Defiance location that makes it our favorite. The service at all the locations have been top notch Whether you're stopping after a ride on the Katy Trail, planning a casual date, or spending time with family, this place never disappoints.

Delicious food, accommodating servers. Loved the chicken with seafood and the burger…read more Worth the wait!!!

Went for a drive to Washington, visited a few little shops, and the Farmers Market in town. Came…read moreacross the Tilted Skillet. So glad we stopped in. Cute place! Great lunch!! Nice welcoming when we walked in. The staff were all very friendly. Nice menu, and lunch specials. Had the most amazing soup of the day! Creamy Mushroom Gouda, if you see it, don't pass it up! Wish I would have gotten some to go! No negatives here besides parking. No lot, just street parking, but so worth a visit!

Stopped in at this spot right off the Katy Trail for a drink and some food and had a great…read moreexperience. The wagyu kabobs were excellent, and the honey chicken wings were solid as well. It was pretty quiet when I visited on a weekday afternoon, but I can see this place being a great atmosphere on a Friday or Saturday with live music. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming--definitely looking forward to coming back.

Nice little bar attached to a meat market on the Katy Trail. I've only been on relatively slow days…read moreso not sure how it is when it's hopping. They have tvs to watch sports and food is ordered from the bar and picked up at a window nearby. I had wings which were a hot honey variety and I thought they were good. Just crispy enough and a good sized wing. The burger was also very good. Cooked with some pink inside still and I didn't even ask for it that way. The meat comes from their nearby farm says the bartender. Service is good. Met the owner lady who was very nice. All around good time for me.

Altos Cantina Mexican Kitchen is an awesome restaurant to grab some dinner at!…read more I tried this one for the first time on a visit to Eureka, and it was a great experience. The menu is massive, and they have a ton of margaritas and other cocktails (sadly I couldn't enjoy this time - had to drive). I tried the Camarones à la diabla and the enchiladas verde. Both were very good. The enchilada verde sauce was really tasty complimented the meat and cheese well. The camarones à la diabla was also delicious, and not overwhelmingly spicy. The portions are pretty generous, and our waiter was very friendly - the prices are also super reasonable. If you're in Eureka and want a good sit down Mexican restaurant, check them out.

Good little Mexican restaurant outside our normal routine places. The Special Dinner was way too…read morebig for me combined with the Jalapeño Margaritas and regular margaritas. I will give FIVE STARS for their margaritas selection. Just about any variety and a wide selection of Tequilas. Service was excellent and not overpowering. The building is a former Chili's outlet and makes for a much better Mexican restaurant destination. Will Return.