Waffle House

For starters the food was amazing, I went here yesterday (August 28th 2026) with my family, and I…read moregot a double cheeseburger with a side of Macaroni and cheese, the double cheeseburger was good. The fried mushrooms were amazing and were some of the best I've taste. The Onion rings were fine Im not really a fan of Onion Rings in general though. The service was amazing! Our server was very nice and only eighteen. She was very helpful and we gave her a $20 tip. And finally the inside was pretty nice, it's was very packed however but I was very clean. Overall a very pleasant experience, would come again

Popped in for dinner, the parking situation is not great at dinner time, but it was doable! Inside…read morewas very small and quaint, we had good service and never had empty drinks! The food was pretty good too! I had the chopped sirloin with onions and mushrooms on top, super good but could use a touch of salt for my taste! I also had mashed potato's with brown gravy, and the cucumbers and onions, they were a touch sweet for me but super fresh! We also shared an order of the onion rings they were HUGE and super yum! I would definitely go back!

Menu front

Pork tenderloin sandwich.

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Onion Rings

The Oak Tavern

4.0(8 reviews)

0.5 mi

We've tried The Oak Tavern several times hoping each time it'll be better than the last, but it…read morenever is. Unfortunately the food looks way better than it tastes. The Buffalo chicken pizza (which I've ordered twice) has been watery each time, with toppings sliding right off the limp crust. We've ordered the fried pickles a few times too, and they taste like they were fried in old oil. If you've had fresh fried pickles versus ones fried in bad or old oil, you know the difference. The beef nachos came out cold, served in a big cast iron skillet that also was cold (why serve cold nachos in a cold skillet?). Service at the bar has also been slow every time. Regulars get priority with very attentive service. As a former bartender myself, I get it: the regulars are sure tippers and people you get to know on a personal level. But every customer deserves attentive service regardless if it's their first time in a bar or their 100th. Also something odd about the bar service: each time I've ordered a mixed drink like Jack and Coke, they serve it in a pint glass. Industry standard for a single serving of Jack and Coke is in a short glass/rocks glass, not in a tall glass unless a customer requests it. The first time I thought it was a simple mistake, but it kept happening the other times we went too. This might be policy here to keep the bartender from having to make drinks more often? But it's not industry standard and is strange. I literally never leave negative reviews, but living locally it really sucks this place isn't better. We make the drive to Grain Valley or Blue Springs if we want to go to a bar because we keep getting disappointed. I'll update my next review of The Oak Tavern with pictures if we decide to try again. Rating 2/5 stars because my husband said his smoked wings that were on special were good! And like I said, the food always does *look* pretty. I hope it's better next time if we decide to try again.

Came here on a Tuesday evening for a night of trivia, pub grub and cold beer. (an aside, if…read moretasteless lager is your thing, you're in luck, that's all they have on tap. Better options in cans) The food was fine. It's a cool place, plenty of outdoor seating, two stages, indoor and out, pool tables, a long bar and only the faintest whispers of cigarette smoke. The servers and bartenders are super friendly. Service was great for us. Along with our trivia, we got thumping music, a drunk and very vocal contingency, impromptu karaoke, and bumping and grinding atop the bar. This was a Tuesday. If anybody ever tells me Oak Grove can't party, I'll tell em they're a lying SOB. Looking forward to the next trivia. I guess.

Side 2 menu

Bacon cheeseburger has candied bacon

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The Local Table and Bar

4.2(6 reviews)

3.8 mi

We ate here for dinner a few nights ago. The servers were super friendly. The restaurant itself…read morewas JUMPING. Then again, it was Trivia Night, ha ha. After reading reviews, I ordered the Chicken Caesar wrap with a side of sweet potato fries. I had never eaten a warm Chicken Caesar wrap before, and this was a game changer! The chicken was juicy and tender, complimented by the creamy Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese. The sweet potato fries were perfectly cooked and super crispy. My husband ordered the Local burger with chips and salsa. He said the burger was delicious. I tried the chips and salsa. The chips were well-seasoned and the salsa was smoky with the right amount of kick. Delicious food, great service and, from where we were sitting, not too loud at all!

Awesome spot on Main Street. Onion rings were beer battered and really good. I got the Chicken…read moreCaesar wrap (served hot) with fries. The fries were NOT what I was thinking, but they were unique and delicious, crispy with soft inside. I was skeptical about the wrap being served hot, but it definitely worked and was also good. The Philly fries were good, but would probably be a little better as it comes on the menu (the order was modified not to have bread).

Yuengling Tap

Local burger with chips and salsa

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Chicken Caesar wrap with sweet potato fries

Captain’s Sports Lounge

3.9(46 reviews)

4.0 mi

We enjoyed our food as we were passing through town. Wings were delicious. Also enjoyed the fries…read moreand sliders.

Great food and the service is always good. Any time I have…read morebeen into Captain's I have always been greeted and felt the service was on point. Personally I am a huge fan of the wings

Entrance

Pork Tenderloin

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IHOP

1.0(1 review)

0.4 mi

Hairs in my undercooked pancakes, the sausages were undercooked. I asked for scrambled eggs and…read morethey gave me over easy and I'm pregnant and can't eat raw eggs.

From the owner: For more than 60 years, the IHOP family restaurant chain has served our world famous pancakes and a…read morewide variety of breakfast, lunch and dinner items that are loved by people of all ages -- offering an affordable, everyday dining experience with warm and friendly service.

IHOP

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Sonic Drive-In

1.7(15 reviews)

0.6 mi

We ordered two breakfast burritos this morning…read more Both were bad. Burnt food on the inside and the tots were cold and burnt and looked like they had been sitting there for days. The only thing we got that was decent was our drink. Whatever cook you had today needs to be reviewed and taught.

Cold hot dog, undercooked tots and a 20 minute wait for my mobile order. This is why I rarely go to…read moresonic. All of their stores are terrible.

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Wendy's

2.2(13 reviews)

0.3 mi

This place doesn't even deserve one star customer service is the worst I have ever seen quality of…read morefood is awful everything is cold but the chilli They need a whole new team here Argued with a customer about his cold fry's WTF

funny how they ask what you want to order when there listening skills is of a 2nd grader, as much…read moreas food cost these days I want what I order, handicap drive thru service is what I got. Seen better is the worst of neighborhood, this Wendy's is a disgrace

There's a dead fly in my krabby patty meal at wendy's and i will not put up with it anymore what did you

Wendy's, DQ & rest all under one roof.

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Burger King

2.5(11 reviews)

3.9 mi

Navarro was the only person working in the entire restaurant (drive-thru, food prep, running…read moreorders) and was the kindest, hardest working person! He was honest about working solo but was so wonderful and funny, he took time to brighten my day while trying to juggle literally everything all alone. Shame on Burger King for putting him in that situation but he made the absolute best out of a stressful situation and deserves more than just a pat on the back for his demeanor and drive to deliver some of the best customer service I've ever received.

One employee making food at a snail's pace. Two people watching. We left before we were even able…read moreto order. Avoid this disaster

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

Classic Wrap Spicy Wrap Honey Mustard Wrap

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Whopper, Drink, Fries

Sonic Drive-In

1.4(20 reviews)

3.8 mi

Sonic is one of my favorite childhood places. It's that simple! ^_^…read more I've been going to the location in Buckner and here at Grain Valley for many, many years and have had only excellent experiences. I usually go for the same order though haha, but I've enjoyed their hotdogs, corndogs and burgers before! Simple, drive-thru meals that aren't too greasy. Due to how little I am I stick with medium-sized Any order lol.. Which is just enough for me. This mini-review was for my experience while pick'n up lunch on my way to work. I got my usual nuggies with tots with a side of their lovely honey BBQ sauce. It was the perfect temperature yesterday for it too. I've been salty for days about having to be at work while the weather is so nice! o__o 70 degrees y'all! That's incredible for February! Spring is just around the corner though, and I'm all about it! It's Sonic drive-thru weather.

Worst drive thru service. Tater tots were cold, burgers were a mess, poorly put together and the…read moreburger was burnt. The drinks were handed to us with soda dripping down all sides. They forgot to give me my card back, so I had to turn around and go back. They handed my card back to me , but it was damaged. They had bent it almost in half, just in the short time I was gone. All the kid could say was I found your card, don't know how it got bent. It's an aluminum card, so I'm sure they were just trying to see if it would bend. WTH!!! I'm pissed.

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The Big Biscuit

3.7(137 reviews)

7.7 mi

(Parts from original review 3 months ago) * We absolutely…read morelove this place. Homestyle meals with generous portions and big moist housemade biscuits. (Hence the name). They cook perfect eggs which will suit anyones preferences, from omelettes, to a perfect sunny side up egg. I'd say they're wonderful! As long as I've been coming here, I've never been served anything but the best dishes from the kitchen. The servers have always been pleasant and professional... most eager to serve you, the customer. It's a kitchy environment, full of autographed star photos, and old style kitchen and restaurant items and advertising signs. Cozy and Homey. I highly recommend this little breakfast/brunch spot for a quick, or leisurely meal any day of the week.

Definitely try this place for brunch there's so much variety for everyone, including kids. The…read morestaff was super friendly, and the vibe is really inviting as soon as you walk in. They have high chairs if you need them, plus a little children's menu that's reasonably priced. Highly recommend the Nashville hot chicken and waffle, it was super yummy! 10/10

Inside

Sticky biscuit (extra icing)

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