A nice short motorcycle ride from Springfield, just past Willard sets the Shaved Beaver on a hard…read morecurve. Total Dive, and would be my go to bar if i lIved remotely close. It's a very small place with a classic "U" shaped bar. Like most dives the seating revolves around bar seating, with a few tables in the back for a more social setting. Full bar, and some of the coldest beer I've ever had. They also have some decent bar food. Burgers, nachos, pizza, pork sandwiches, and pretzels. The good- drinks are extremely reasonable, and the food was great for bar food. Nice outside seating, plenty of parking. The Bad- Smoking, I know these small towns at till allow it, but yuck especially in a small place. Cell phone service can be nonexistent for some providers, and finally it took over an hour to get my food. I understand there's only one tender who makes drinks and food, but an hour is too long.

Best bar for 34 miles. Went on a motorcycle ride and ended up stopping here because a friend of…read moremine suggested it. This place is my new favorite dive bar. It has great atmosphere and they really know how to treat you. Rick the owner was there and never once mentioned he owned the joint. He just sat there and had a few drinks with me and chatted. Dan the karaoke man is about the friendliest there is. Oh and by the way they have wifi. That's right people a biker bar with a homey feeling to that welcomes everyone has good food, great beer (they will now have Guinness) awesome bar staff. The bar tender never let me sit with an empty beer. If you are on a ride and need a stop this is the place, if you are needing a drink at a place that judges no one and accepts everyone this is the place. If you have just had a long day and need a cold beer and a laugh this is the place. On the weekends they also have the wet tshirt contest and jello wrestling.

We stumbled upon this. We wanted bbq and saw the smokers out front…read more We were greeted with shots when we walked in (great idea on their part) we ended up staying for 3 hours, playing pool (free up until 6 p.m.) had several of those yummy drinks. The food was amazing. Smoked Mac n cheese was out of this world delicious. Can't wait to take friends when they come to visit

This bar/bar food place is always a great place to get your eats and swirl on! Fun atmosphere…read more Very good food. And they've expanded their smoked meats selections. And the place always has a lot of live music; later in the night. Cheeky Monkey Bar...in the bar of choice in Branson.

Fun country/rock bar... Crowd of all ages- Usually a pool game going down. Touchtunes Jukebox…read morekeeps the place rockin'! Prices are more than fair and the bartenders are fun! This place could easily turn into a Coyote Ugly kinda joint in a heartbeat! Get some girls on the bar and pour those drinks! I keep coming back for more! Try a shot of the Bird Dog Peach! Mmmmmmmm

Not a place to bring a date, loners motorcycle club has pretty much taken over, don't expect great…read moreservice, alcohol prices are high for a small town bar. It's also set back in a wooded area, wouldn't want my wife or daughter anywhere near it at night alone.

Quick friendly service. Excellent pool tables. good bar food and nice place to meet friends.read more

I tried to enter with my service dog. The guy upfront asked for papers. As I was pulling up my…read morepapers, I tried to tell him that legally he cannot asked to see my papers. He straight called me a bitch and told my husband and I to leave. Then after we asked why he said to get out of his face as my husband was litterally right by the door, not in his face. If you have cameras I suggest you look at about 9:42pm on January 3rd to confirm the facts of this. Extremely uncalled for

It has been a few years since our last visit to a college bar but with our youngest son's 21 first…read morebirthday it was time to find a Mo State bar. His friends recommended the Flea. We arrived at the stroke of midnight and entered a nearly packed and fun venue. The bartenders were efficient and friendly. The indoor and outdoor spaces were much better than our late 80s early 90s college dive bars. The beer flowed in pitchers. Forgot about pitchers. The family tradition of 21st birthday Kamikaze shots was fulfilled. Last call and closing time was well managed. All in all a fun and enjoyable experience!

No they don't have food.... Been coming here forever. Just…read morebecause the name changed doesn't mean the prices or atmosphere did. Usually live music through out the week. Great drink prices; including pitchers under $6. Although don't expect to get waited on. If you sit at a table; you'll be sitting there until you get up to get your own drinks. "Which makes me wonder why they have a no tip bell?" Still the staff is friendly, the regulars are moody, and it's a Springfield traditional dive bar. Yeah; you'll see me here a lot.

This place is always busy, so we tried it. First off, this place has a general decor and…read moreatmosphere, which is really neat. I mean really neat. The owner is exceptionally nice and fun to talk to. Now, the Cajun food....not gonna be your top notch traditional Cajun food. Gumbo needs more seasoning and better shrimp. But hey, we're in Joplin Mo...(not) in the heart of Louisiana. Overall, I really enjoyed the place. And it's such a comfortable place to eat or have a cocktail!

I usually don't leave reviews but the food was AWFUL! My buddy and I ordered the crayfish/shrimp…read moreboil and it literally came out with absolutely no seasoning, not even a sprinkle of salt. I was so confused but ate the food anyway. Don't even get me started on the raw oysters..... those tasted like dirt and had a foul fish taste. Looking at these past reviews I'm glad I didn't say anything while at the restaurant seeing as how when the owner gets confronted, he is a complete a**. Everyone was very nice but it just isn't worth the visit.

My kinda place! Owner/bartender Brian is super nice guy and very accommodating. I love finding…read moreunique off the beaten path places, which sadly, seem to be fewer and farther between then they used to be. It's places like The Bar that give the most unique and memorable experiences and you can meet some good people that are friendly and truly welcoming too- you might come in as a stranger, but you'll leave as a friend:)

This is an amazing Dive bar located just off i44 on Highway 174 just east of Chesapeake. It's such…read morea good time this is my second day in a row. Peeps are open and friendly. The bar itself is a repourposed mobile home, straight off trailer park boys. It's close to my home so I'm sure to become a regular. It's only a beer bar but the beer is ice cold and served by a friendly bartender Bryan.

Used to be great and our go to for a burger in town. No longer cook burgers to order. Now only…read morewell done...really well done.

If you don't like OBC...then F@$k You. The food is top notch. The service is the cat's pajamas…read moreand the bee's knees. The ambiance makes the Double Deuce wish Patrick Swayze could be a bouncer for OBC.

This is easily among the nicest and most refined restaurants in Joplin, and it holds a special…read moreplace in my heart since it's where my daughter was married. That personal connection aside, Crabby's delivers an experience that feels both elevated and welcoming. It does lean towards being a bit more expensive, but the quality of the food and the care in presentation make it worth the splurge. I ordered the gnocchi marsala with chicken, and it was nothing short of heavenly. Pillowy gnocchi paired with a rich, savory sauce that lingered beautifully. Mrs. K. chose the salmon pancetta, which arrived as a work of art on the plate, perfectly cooked and elegantly presented. She enjoyed it very much, savoring each bite. And of course, we couldn't resist ending the evening with a crème brûlée: creamy, infused with vanilla, and topped with that satisfying caramelized crust that cracks just right under the spoon. Crabby's is the kind of place where you go not just to eat, but to celebrate, to linger, and to enjoy the finer side of dining in Joplin. It's polished without being pretentious. [Review 1465 of 2025 - 458 in Missouri - 25018 overall]

Great service with fun ambiance. Happy hour is 4-7 and includes drinks and some appetizers. I would…read morerecommend getting an entree with sides as I didn't feel that the chowder soup and Caesar salad were substantial enough. The seafood was fresh and cooked perfectly.

You want a full flavored old school meal - this is your place! Since the 1920's, this place serves…read moreup some real good classics! The chili here....a cardiologist dream...it has so much grease! But...sure packs the flavor!

Yelp brought me here. We would be passing through Joplin on our way back to MN. The staff was…read morereally nice. The owner is a micromanager, constantly asking the staff if they checked on things. I ordered 1/2 portion of spaghetti red, their specialty. This is chili with no beans on top of spaghetti. The chili was very basic and actually bland. I added parmesan cheese and hot sauce even. The place is 102 years old, real retro like and is on the second set of owners. People seem to like it as there were takeout orders. I can totally recreate this at home and add my own spices for more depth and flavor. Review 19 in 2025.