Steak ’n Shake

We stopped at the The Fishin' Pig for dinner while travelling through…read more The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It seems like a great spot for groups of friends and families, with a welcoming vibe. Our server, KK, was very friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was good, with generous portions that definitely gave us the energy we needed for the rest of our drive. The pork steak was a standout for me--well cooked and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy and satisfying. All in all, The Fishin' Pig is a good place for a laid back, hearty meal.

1 Star -- Spoiled Burger and Very Concerning Response…read more My friend and I stopped at Fishin' Pig in Poplar Bluff for supper tonight around 5 PM. What started as an ordinary dinner turned into a very concerning food-safety experience. I ordered the Holy Cow Burger, and my friend ordered the brisket po boy with an extra order of fries. His sandwich did not seem to be brisket at all--it appeared to be pot roast and contained a huge piece of fat. He also never received the extra fries he ordered; the portion he received was no larger than mine. We had the missing fries removed from the bill. The much bigger problem was my burger. I immediately smelled that the meat was spoiled when it arrived. My friend smelled it as well. I took only a couple of very small bites and stopped eating it. I sent it back and, understandably, had completely lost my appetite and didn't order anything else. We told our waitress what was wrong. Unfortunately, she did not seem particularly concerned and mostly shrugged it off. It also appeared that the kitchen staff had not been made aware of the problem. Things became even more concerning afterward. My friend posted about our experience on Facebook, and the manager responded almost immediately. The manager then checked the burger meat in the kitchen and apparently discovered that the meat was indeed spoiled and disposed of all of it. That is a serious food-safety failure. I'm an older man, and spoiled food can potentially cause significant illness, especially for older customers and those with health conditions. The fact that management ultimately found the meat bad enough to discard it makes the situation even more troubling. An elderly couple was actually ordering burgers as we were leaving. I sincerely hope they noticed the odor and did not eat the same meat. Thankfully, I only consumed a couple of tiny bites. Hopefully that will spare me from any health consequences, but I shouldn't have to wonder whether a meal I ordered at a restaurant is going to make me sick. The food quality was poor, the extra fries were never delivered, and most importantly, spoiled meat was served to a customer. Even more troubling was the apparent lack of urgency when the problem was initially reported. Fishin' Pig needs to take this very seriously. Food safety isn't something a restaurant can afford to shrug off. I will not be returning, and I strongly recommend that management review its food-handling, inspection, and employee-reporting procedures.

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Big Whiskey's - Poplar Bluff

Service by Kirstlyn T was amazing. Very professional young lady…read more Ambiance great no issues, restaurant was very clean Food was good. Sweet potato fries IMO need to be cooked longer, chips were ok but everything else no issues. Will return again

Great food and great service! We went there twice while visiting Popular Bluff. Appetizers were…read moredelicious and they had a great variety to choose from. We had a big party and everyone enjoyed what an ordered. Would definitely recommend!

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Applebee's Grill + Bar

2.0(54 reviews)

1.6 mi

Pretty basic food order. Let's see 2 eggs hard. Nope too…read moredifficult for the cook. Crispy hash browns. Guess we should be specific. Not raw in middle and crispy top I ordered a omelette made to order no cheese BECAUSE I AM ALLERGIC. It was an option to have cheese or not since choose your own omelette. Nope not smart enough to read ticket. Send it all back to get it done right. Just didn't want to cook. Will try Taco Bell next time. Waitress was very nice and helpful. The cooks in back another story. Well I tried it won't again

I waited to give my review of the new IHOP/Applebee relaunch here until after I came back a second…read moretime. They still need a lot of work. Inconsistent food, slow kitchen, and disconnect between the kitchen and service. Orders come out without any organization or timing. We put in our order and waited over 20 minutes for our food, meanwhile, the table behind us was seated while we waited and their food came out before ours. When the food did arrive it was lukewarm and you could visibly see it was dry from sitting under the lamps for a long period of time. My husband's steak was overdone and dry, the edges of my omelette were dry and crispy from the lamps and they forgot the sauce on my omelette I was charged extra for. The system isn't working. They have wait staff that take orders and get drinks, kitchen staff cooking food, and food runners who bring the food out without know who or what was ordered. Breakdown in communication and no accountability makes it a poor experience for the customers. The remodel looks nice and the breakfast menu is small but welcome to a town that has extremely limited Sunday breakfast offerings. The staff is friendly but not problem solvers. Nothing was said or offered when I brought our issues to our server not even removing the sauce that was missing from the bill, yes, we still had to pay for what I didn't get. They crammed a family of 7 into a table for 4, so cramped I couldn't see where they were going to set plates. I suggested to our waitress they move the table next to them together for more room (a party had just finished from doing this so I know it could be done) she said she couldn't but would relay it to another. Yea when we left they were still sitting on top of each other and they sat a couple of 2 at the empty table so nope no consideration for guest comfort. The first time we went I brushed off the errors as they had just reopened but now they've been up and running for over a month and plenty of time to fix the bugs. We won't return, it isn't worth it I would rather drive out of town for a good meal experience.

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My Brothers Bar and Grill

5.0(2 reviews)

3.3 mi

Traveling here from St. Louis and looking for a classic local establishment that serves great food…read moreand is unique in their offerings. 100% success. Great food, great service, very affordable, good hometown clientele. I must add they have great cocktail options. It seems like it's a tradition for locals to buy everyone a drink. I haven't had a drink bought for me since I was in college. You got to check this out.

Surprised by this place looks sad from the outside but once inside it's a great dive bar. It's…read morealso renamed so hopefully this goes through. Food menu is very limited but what's on there is very good. You want old fashioned bar with good food try this one out.

Haffy’s Sports Bar & Grill

4.2(5 reviews)

1.7 mi

My wife is celiac so finding great food that taste good and is safe for her to eat is a must! The…read moretacos were GF. Recommend by the bartender. She even double checked with the kitchen. We will be back, thank you so much for keeping my wife safe and healthy!

Good food/Good atmosphere. Great customer service…read more Walked down a city block while charging EV on a quiet Wednesday afternoon. Three pool tables, dart boards and plenty of space. Food was decent for a sports type bar. I would drop in here again if passing by area.

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Earl's Diner

4.3(13 reviews)

2.1 mi

My friend at work who was born and raised here highly recommended this place when I asked her what…read morethe best place to eat in town. It's an old gas station turned to a diner, on 60 east 2 buildings after Casey's. They opened Monday through Saturday from 5AM to 2PM. The service is phenomenal, the owner will always check your tray before hand it over to you to make sure you have everything. Many regular local old ones eat here daily, black and white, they know what the good food are. The pies are super delicious, I am still trying all its pies, still can't pick one for my favorite, they are all goooood. The portion is humongously delicious for the price you pay. Sometimes the lunch specials will be gone 1-2 hours before they close. The little paradise in Poplar Bluff.

The first time that I went there, it was amazing. Coffee flowing, great portions. Now it is not…read morethe same. Very old , run down restaurant. Tiny portions. They didn't even bring the correct items. Had to wait forever. The cook was staring, just feels weird.

Lunch special and 2 desserts about $8. (February 2020)

Best pie I've ever eaten in my life.

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Jen's Diner

4.1(33 reviews)

3.5 mi

Best breakfast in Poplar Bluff !…read more Bacon always done crisp. Great sausage gravy. Keep the coffee coming

The restaurant was super crowded. The portions were not too big. Expensive . The lady there was…read moretalking to someone else when I was asking her something about my order.

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Lemonade House Grille

3.8(116 reviews)

1.0 mi

I had the burger of the week and fries. I also had a huckleberry lemonade. I seen plenty of…read moredifferent types of lemonade before, but this was a first to try huckleberry with lemonade. It was perfect sweetness and tartness.

I have heard rave reviews of this restaurant and so I decided to try it with my family. The…read moreambiance made me feel like I was out on a lunch with the girls but the menu made me feel I was out with the guys. It's a weird dynamic. I got the Bourbon BBQ Tacos. It was kind of a sloppy mess. It was too saucy for my liking but the flavor was decent. I would not order again because of how messy they are. Homemade chips were good. There are a lot of messy items on the menu now that I think of it. Family had the trash can fries which looked good, Mac and Cheese burger which was also messy, and the BLT which also looked good. Flavors were good but bring a bib!

No raw onions

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Mike & Zack's BBQ To Go

4.3(26 reviews)

0.4 mi

Stopped in for nachos the other day, hadn't had them in years. They used to be one of my favorite…read morethings. Guess they have changed how they make them, like forgetting to put much meat on there. If you are wanting lots of beans, some cheese and bbq sauce and chips then these are the nachos for you!! What a huge disappointment!!! I'm hoping the sandwiches haven't changed also but won't order the nachos again.

I'm not from that part of the country and was driving through Poplar Bluff at opening time one…read moreFriday. The reviews were very positive, so I drove a bit out of my way to find Mike & Zack's, which was a bit of a hole in the wall, nearly always a good sign for me. I was the first customer of the day as the door was locked when I tried to enter. Must say I was a bit disappointed. For the pulled pork BBQ sandwich, there was an upgrade to more meat, which I did. I ordered baked beans as my side. Well, the upgrade to large was surprisingly small. The beans came in an extremely small container. There was one choice of sauce, which was OK, but I like a little more kick. Couldn't eat two bites of the sandwich as they were gristle. The decorations with all their awards was impressive. Maybe it was because it was so early in the day, but the bar was set pretty low.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

2.8(34 reviews)

0.1 mi

They have Guiness on tap, and they have decent traditional wings, but their prices are extremely…read morehigh, the staff try to cheat you out of your extras and the atmosphere sucks. Loud TVs and the clientele that comes with it. Not even the best wings in town. Worst of all, they basically survive on people assuming their BOGO deal is a lot more generous than it actually is.

I'm honestly tired of going to Buffalo Wild Wings and never getting my order right. Every single…read moretime something is missing, the sauce is wrong, or they give me the completely wrong meal. It's frustrating to pay for food and then have to double-check everything before leaving. The whole point of ordering is convenience, but it feels like they don't pay attention to details at all. I shouldn't have to fix mistakes every visit. Definitely disappointing.

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Marie C.

27

2

0

7 years ago

The service was really terrible and they were clearly under staffed. The waiters werent very good at the usual things like giving us napkins and silverware with our food. It's not really server's fault biu it was quite clear that they did not have enough staff for the amount of customers there are during the lunch hour or busier parts of the day. read more

Cassie M.

22

2

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7 years ago

We were in from out of town and stopped at Steak n' Shake. My toddler left a couple of sentimental cars that belonged to my deceased grandfather, the manager on duty Dillon will be making sure they are shipped to me!!! I'm so grateful for this kind act!! read more

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We stopped at the The Fishin' Pig for dinner while travelling through…read more The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It seems like a great spot for groups of friends and families, with a welcoming vibe. Our server, KK, was very friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was good, with generous portions that definitely gave us the energy we needed for the rest of our drive. The pork steak was a standout for me--well cooked and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy and satisfying. All in all, The Fishin' Pig is a good place for a laid back, hearty meal.

1 Star -- Spoiled Burger and Very Concerning Response…read more My friend and I stopped at Fishin' Pig in Poplar Bluff for supper tonight around 5 PM. What started as an ordinary dinner turned into a very concerning food-safety experience. I ordered the Holy Cow Burger, and my friend ordered the brisket po boy with an extra order of fries. His sandwich did not seem to be brisket at all--it appeared to be pot roast and contained a huge piece of fat. He also never received the extra fries he ordered; the portion he received was no larger than mine. We had the missing fries removed from the bill. The much bigger problem was my burger. I immediately smelled that the meat was spoiled when it arrived. My friend smelled it as well. I took only a couple of very small bites and stopped eating it. I sent it back and, understandably, had completely lost my appetite and didn't order anything else. We told our waitress what was wrong. Unfortunately, she did not seem particularly concerned and mostly shrugged it off. It also appeared that the kitchen staff had not been made aware of the problem. Things became even more concerning afterward. My friend posted about our experience on Facebook, and the manager responded almost immediately. The manager then checked the burger meat in the kitchen and apparently discovered that the meat was indeed spoiled and disposed of all of it. That is a serious food-safety failure. I'm an older man, and spoiled food can potentially cause significant illness, especially for older customers and those with health conditions. The fact that management ultimately found the meat bad enough to discard it makes the situation even more troubling. An elderly couple was actually ordering burgers as we were leaving. I sincerely hope they noticed the odor and did not eat the same meat. Thankfully, I only consumed a couple of tiny bites. Hopefully that will spare me from any health consequences, but I shouldn't have to wonder whether a meal I ordered at a restaurant is going to make me sick. The food quality was poor, the extra fries were never delivered, and most importantly, spoiled meat was served to a customer. Even more troubling was the apparent lack of urgency when the problem was initially reported. Fishin' Pig needs to take this very seriously. Food safety isn't something a restaurant can afford to shrug off. I will not be returning, and I strongly recommend that management review its food-handling, inspection, and employee-reporting procedures.

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Service by Kirstlyn T was amazing. Very professional young lady…read more Ambiance great no issues, restaurant was very clean Food was good. Sweet potato fries IMO need to be cooked longer, chips were ok but everything else no issues. Will return again

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