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    Rowena's Diner

    4.6 (20 reviews)
    Open 9:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Jana S.

    They serve American and Philipino dishes. We had one of each for breakfast, and both were very good. They aren't fully staffed, but very friendly and attentive. This used to be a coffee shop. There are framed pictures on the wall that are for sale, from the owners other business.

    Price way to expsive  Food was good and service too
    Chris H.

    $81.23 For breakfast at this rate, they will price themselves out of business The people were very nice. The food was very good, but I'm sorry we don't live in Frontenac this Arnold Missouri, and it's not worth the money .

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    Pamela H.

    So glad we found Rowena's!! Our server explained some menu items and we ended up ordering Lumpiang Shanghai for an appetizer. They were made from scratch, came out hot & fresh. So delicious! The dipping sauce was also a winner. I had Pancit Bihon and my friend had Pork Adobo. Everything was so good! They will make it to order ... so no bell peppers for me. The food was so delicious that we had to order dessert. Leche Flan!! Wow!! Get it and just let it melt in your mouth. Rich, creamy deliciousness. I can't wait to go back and try new stuff ... but I'll still get the Flan! Please don't miss this hidden gem!

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    Paula K.

    Delicious lumipa!!! I had every intention of taking pictures of the food but we ate it too fast LOL. We started with lumpia and then my husband had the lasagna (we both enjoyed it) and I had a BLT. We will definitely be back. The woman running it was a one woman show when we went but even with her serving and cooking the service was better than most places these days. Only thing is it was too warm inside but that is common with small businesses to save money.

    Chicken adobo

    I grew up eating a lot Filipino food from my grand mother who was from the Philippines. This food is amazing. I got the Chicken Adobo. It almost brought me to tears missing my grandmother. It's like she took it straight out of her kitchen. The service is outstanding. The business is only 3 months old, with how good the food is I wouldn't be surprised if they start to sell out of food daily. I would drive hours to come back to this restaurant. Thankfully I live here in Arnold.

    Tapsilog (marinated beef) with fried rice and an extra egg

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    It was fantastic. You have to try Filipino food Lumpia was sooo good. And pork adobo was delicious

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    Twisted Tavern

    Twisted Tavern

    4.2
    (248 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    We recently came here for the second time and met some friends for dinner. It was their first time…read moreeating at the Twisted Tavern. Everything our group ordered was delicious! What really stood out to me was the service we received! I really appreciated not being rushed through our meal. The fact that they actually let you order your courses separately so they're not coming out on top of each other was refreshing. And even though it was a Friday night and there were others waiting to get in we weren't rushed to pay our bill but instead invited to take our time. We hadn't seen or heard much about their pizzas, but we were in the mood for one and decided to order the meat pizza. It was made in a brick oven and it was really tasty. Honestly there were so many toppings that we ended up asking for an extra cup of the marinara sauce to dip it in. The sauce is made in house, it was delicious and the waitress said it's the same one that's used with the spaghetti and meatballs. In regard to the pizza size even though they're considered personal pizzas it was definitely bigger than we were anticipating. I would say they're close to 11 to 12 inches in diameter. My husband and I each enjoyed two pieces with our salad and took the other half home with us. They are definitely big enough to share, especially if you're ordering an appetizer or a salad to go with it. Our group very much enjoyed the artichoke spinach dip. It came with bread that had been cooked in their brick oven and I love that the spinach was in bigger pieces. My husband, and I also shared the harvest salad which had butternut squash on it, candied pecans & goat cheese. It was really yummy. Others in our group enjoyed the salmon and the crispy chicken sandwich. I had recently seen on a local Jefferson County page that many people consider Twisted Tavern the best place for a good piece of cake specifically, their wedding cake . Truth is that was the primary reason why I suggested this restaurant to meet our friends at but sadly by the time we finished our meal and were ready to order dessert they had already sold out. We were told this does not usually happen. Overall, we found tasty fresh food made in house, great service and fair prices. I am already planning another visit to the Twisted Tavern (so I can try their wedding cake! ).

    Went in to the bar for late night drinks & apps. Our…read moreserver, Sarah, was amazing. Drink refills appeared like magic. Never once did our table if 10 have to ask for a refill. We ordered apps. Spinach dip, onion rings, fried pickles, Brussel sprouts, and aside of spaghetti. The brussels sprouts were nicely fried, a little greasy. The fried pickles were lightly breaded, but very salty. The side of spaghetti was large enough to be a full serving. Wasn't overly impressed with the food, but the service here was top-notch.

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    Main & Mill Brewing Company

    Main & Mill Brewing Company

    4.0
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    We stopped into Main & Mill Brewery with a group of families after a baseball tournament, and it…read morewas exactly what we needed. First off, the staff was outstanding. We had kids, tired parents, and a decent-sized group -- and they handled it effortlessly. Friendly, attentive, and quick without ever making us feel rushed. That balance isn't easy. The food was killer. The brisket mac and cheese was loaded and flavorful, with perfectly cooked pasta and tender meat. The smash burger was another standout -- great crust on the patty, juicy inside, and stacked just right. Even the pretzel bites were a hit with the kids (and let's be honest, the adults too). And the blood orange beer? Fantastic. Crisp, refreshing, and just enough citrus to make it interesting without being overpowering. It was the perfect post-game drink. Great atmosphere, great service, and legitimately good food. If you're anywhere near Main & Mill -- especially with a team or a group -- it's a win. We'll absolutely be back.

    Hundreds of Hops US Hop Passport Amazing Brewery Race Stop 30 - 1/18 for Missouri…read more We stopped here as our first stop on our Missouri Brewery Race, plotted intentionally for the eats... specifically all you can eat fried chicken day... not that I could eat a whole lot of it, but I love good fried chicken and that KFC at home isn't scratching that itch. Needless to say, I ordered the fried chicken, dark meat. The hubs got a maple syrup (flavored, turns out - definitely NOT maple syrup). The table behind us ordered directly after our order was put in and also ordered all you can eat fried chicken, dark meat. When i heard, "we're sold out of that", with my order not up yet, I thought we were in for potential problems. Now, at 845pm, I'd understand that but 15min after the "special" starts, with a half empty dining room... I'm gonna have some questions. For example: Why is there no chicken available at open on fried chicken day? Anywho, the plates come out & I'd guess the potatoes were from the last special... cold & crusty, topped with the thickest, most concentrated "gravy" I've ever seen. Both were inedible. The broccoli was cooler than it should have been served at but tasted good. The real star was definitely the fried chicken. It absolutely hit the spot - unfortunately, they were indeed sold out of dark meat & i ended up with a wing... sigh - thankfully, I got 1 thigh, my true love & although it was all you can eat (only way they sell it), 1 thigh is about all I can eat. Still, I could have skipped the sides all together for a 2nd thigh... The burger was "ok", nicely cooked, but maple flavor is not at all the same as real maple syrup tho & it definitely could be improved with real maple syrup. The beer was pretty tasty. We had 3 different ones & could have pulled a 4th had the timing worked out. Overall, a so-so experience. I'm not sure why, when I ordered, that I wasn't told that there wasn't enough chicken for a dark meat order. I would have asked if there was a thigh left & likely still ordered it when they said yes, but it would have been my choice then. They did stop selling the chicken special before we cashed out.

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