So I was to tired to thirsty and way to hungry to waste a moment to take a picture but here goes…read more Now, if you've ever found yourself wandering through Waynesville with a hollow leg and a thirst that'd make a camel quit, you could do a whole lot worse than pulling up a chair at Hopper's Pub. It's the kind of joint where the atmosphere is thicker than a Sunday morning fog and the hospitality is warmer than a radiator in July. Since we're right there in the shadow of the fort, you'll find yourself rubbing elbows with all sorts of folks. They say you ought to eat where the locals eat, but in a military town, "local" is a relative term--most everybody there is from somewhere else, and they're all just passing through on Uncle Sam's dime. But at Hopper's, for an hour or two, everybody's treated like they grew up right down the street. If f you're looking for a cold beer, Hopper's has their own house brew on tap that's colder than a mother-in-law's stare. It's a sports bar in the truest sense--wall-to-wall TV screens making sure you don't miss a single down or a checkered flag. When there's a car show in town or a big game on, the place gets livelier than a porch dog with a new bone. Speaking of dogs there is a semi-permanent guest that stops by name of Norman. Pet him and you will have a friend for life. They aren't feeding birds here, friend. We're talking Burgers and fries of with tons of flavor. Sliders, cheesesteaks and wings, make sure you got extra napkins. I am not sure why but I think he also have vegetarian options. The staff is politer than a deacon on Sunday. They're attentive, friendly, and they treat travelers like they've lived in Waynesville their whole lives. Keep in mind they are pumping out a ton of adult beverages and food. A cold beer and a good burger are worth a five minute wait. Whether you're just passing through or you're a "local" who's only been in town since your last PCS, Hopper's is a solid bet for a good time and a full belly. It's family-friendly, high-energy, and highly recommended. And if you happen to be there when they break out the Bingo, hold onto your hat. They've got a unique set of calls and responses that'll frighten and amaze you the first time you hear 'em--it's somewhere between a drill sergeant's cadence and a tent revival, and it's worth the price of admission just to witness the spectacle.

Really fun place. Just walked in and they are playing free Bingo and handing out raffles. Won…read moresome free cookies in the raffle. Ordered something different. The buffalo Mac and cheese and a pretzel w/ cheese sauce. Honestly the food was not the best, but the atmosphere was great and fun. If I can back here, I'd spend a Monday evening here again and try something else. I appreciated the novelty of the restaurant and fun crowd.

Enjoyed Brick River Peach Cider, pub cheese and homemade chips, BBQ Blue burger, and Kiss of Death…read moregarlic fries. Worth the stop! Good waiter

66 is a lot! The rest is to fill a character limit, here is…read morea lovely quote from Ted Roosevelt, title Man in the Arena: "It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.

The atmosphere here is exactly like a polite fever dream. I walked in and the owner--who I…read moredefinitely recognize from that one thing with the spatula--nodded at me in a way that suggested we both know where the gold is buried, even though neither of us owns a shovel. I ordered the "Standard Choice," and the bartender served me a glass of room-temperature liquid static garnished with a single, unpeeled potato. It tasted like the color beige if it were angry. When I asked for a napkin, they handed me a signed photograph of a local meteorologist and whispered, "The front moves in at midnight." Why you should go: The Seating: All the chairs are slightly shorter than you expect, so you spend the whole night feeling like you're shrinking. The Music: A seamless loop of a dial-up modem being played through a tuba. The Owner: He's doing a great job, especially considering he's technically three owls in a trench coat.

I have passed by this place for years and never stopped. Today was the day! My boys and I went in…read morefor a quick dinner and we're very surprised by the menu. We all ordered burgers. Mine was the mushroom Swiss and they both ordered the bourbon burger. We also ordered the crab Rangoon as an appetizer. The food was very yummy. The onion rings were crispy and very tasty. The crab Rangoon's are handmade and were loaded up with filling. My boys both got the bourbon burger. One of them really loved it and the other one liked it. He said that the sauce was too strong for him. The service was excellent. The bartender with the handlebar mustache was waiting on most of the restaurant and he did an excellent job. We sat out on the balcony and took in the view of the lake, which was beautiful. The prices were pretty good about normal for the lake. We will definitely go back.

Amazing food and service! The staff work hard to serve you and it shows. Awesome steaks, burgers…read moreetc. Non smoking inside and family friendly.

Service, was great- super nice, friendly, and attentive waitress. I got the catfish basket-very…read moregood. My son got the chicken strip basket- very good. In our conversation with the waitress many of the items are made in house-in other words this place is the real deal. Our only disappointment was that we were traveling on our way from Independence to Eminence and were too far away to be able come back and try more of their dishes. My recommendation you can't go wrong-this restaurant is a gem, give them a try, you won't be disappointed!

Saw some good reviews of this place on Yelp while I was in Jeff City for work. So glad I went…read more Super cool building and bar. 1864 I think. Parked on street saw they had a busy beer garden out back but only went to the bar. Got bangers and mash. It was awesome. Two big brats, kraut, onion gravy. Like 2 lbs of mashed potatoes and huge portion of mushy peas. All of it was awesome. Got a cup of chili it was very good as well. Paired with a black and tan and noticed they had a great selection of Irish beers. Bartenders were nice and personable. Service was good and quick and would highly reccomend it to anyone. Planned to go back for fish and chips but ended up eating at my hotel which was a mistake. Be back in August so I'll be back again!

Discovered this gem last weekend and had a wonderful time. Impressed by the incredible atmosphere,…read moregreat food and blownaway by the musicians performing

Biscuits and gravy Saturday mornings, and the BEST Patty Melt west of the Mississippi!!! This place…read moreis great, great food and great people, and Zeus the dog (sometimes)

Dive-y bar with a great patty melt. Grab a game of pool while you wait. It's not speedy, but it's…read moretasty with some fun Route 66 memorabilia.

Definitely a bit of a dive bar but not in a bad way. I was here for an hour where I took a table…read moretowards the back to finish up some, uh, Yelp reviews and charge up the laptop. While doing so, I enjoyed a frosty beverage and watched the barflies argue about sports. Quite entertaining. The place is clean, the beer is cold, the service is friendly. [Review 19743 overall - 220 in Missouri - 715* of 2023.] * Today is May 23 and it is the 143rd day of the year. With this review, I have finally caught up to an average of 5 reviews per day (143 x 5 = 715). If I can keep this up (I have plenty to review from this trip!), I will end the year with 1825 reviews. And that won't even be the most reviews I've ever written in a year!

Very good food... good people.. me an my friends gad dun an dull stomachs when we leftread more

Been many times. Excellent service and food every time. Ask for the daily special..the frisco melt…read moreis great and the chicken fried chicken on Sundays is amazing.

Frisco Bar and Grill is one of those places that commits hard to a theme and then gently asks the…read morefood to catch up later. The concept is genuinely fun: you sit down and feel like you've boarded a vintage rail car, complete with that "on the way to somewhere better" energy. Unfortunately, the illusion peaks a bit earlier than the appetizers. After seeing glowing Yelp reviews, we arrived expecting small-town culinary magic. What we got felt more like Amtrak dining car, but the train is delayed and the kitchen is understaffed. Service was pleasant--no complaints there--just moving at the leisurely pace of a scenic rail tour through the Midwest. The food itself lands firmly in the "fine, technically edible" category, which is not what you hope for when the internet has promised greatness. The highly praised wings arrived absolutely committed to their sauce--gloppy enough that you start wondering if the chicken was merely an accessory. A light brushing and sauce served on the side would have kept things from turning into an edible slip-and-slide. The French onion soup also took a creative detour from tradition. Swiss cheese instead of gruyère sets the tone, and from there it becomes less "soup" and more "onion-forward gravy experiment." After a couple bites, the rest felt like a suggestion rather than an obligation. The roast beef sandwich leaned heavily into bread architecture while treating the roast beef like an optional insert. The meat itself had a distinctly packaged deli-cold-cut energy--efficient, but not exactly artisanal. Even the house salad managed to surprise, featuring tiny cheese pellets that suggest innovation in texture design, if not necessarily in enjoyment. And then there's the atmosphere note: smoky in a general sense, just not in the dining room--so you get ambiance without full immersion. The only real head-scratcher, though, is the level of restriction around what guests can bring in--at one point making you feel like your own onions might be considered contraband. It's a rare dining experience where you leave thinking, "I wasn't allowed to improve my meal, and somehow I still considered it." In the end, if this represents top-tier dining in Cuba, Missouri, then Michelin inspectors might want to keep the train rolling straight through without stopping. It's not a disaster--just a very enthusiastic theme restaurant where the theme outruns the kitchen by a few stations.

Low key dive bar with billiards and karaoke. Decent bar food, cheap beer. I would come back here if…read moreI was visiting Fort Leonardwood again.

Best cheese burger I have had in a long time! Some Buddies…read moreand I watched the Super Bowl here, great staff and wonderful food!