25 Essential Missouri Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Missouri.
Q39 - Midtown
Kansas City
Hip, airy joint with beamed ceilings & exposed brick serving smoked BBQ & wood-fired meats.
Danna's BBQ and Burger Shop
Branson
Family-owned institution, one of a small chain, dishes up smoked BBQ, burgers & hearty sides.
Pappy's Smokehouse
St. Louis
Order-at-the-counter favorite for wood-smoked Memphis-style barbecue in down-home digs.
Adam's Smokehouse
St. Louis, Missouri
Small, laid-back spot with sidewalk seats turning out BBQ sandwiches & plates, plus homestyle sides.
Fitz's Delmar
University City, Missouri
Lively root beer factory & restaurant offering American grub, floats & views of its bottling line.
Aromatic Nepal
Liberty, Missouri
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American Way Smokehouse - Kansas City BBQ
Independence, Missouri
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Bella's Italian Restaurant
Lee's Summit, Missouri
Laid-back venue for pizza, pasta & entrees like chicken piccata, with outdoor tables & a full bar.
Bogart's Smokehouse
St. Louis, Missouri
Down-home barbecue joint where crowds eat Memphis & St. Louis specialties at formica tables.
Anthonino's Taverna
St. Louis, Missouri
Easygoing eatery whipping up hearty plates of Italian & Greek fare, including toasted ravioli.
Olive + Oak
Webster Groves, Missouri
Creative American classics & cocktails are featured at this intimate joint with a warm ambiance.
The Piccadilly at Manhattan
St. Louis, Missouri
Snug, laid-back eatery offering homestyle American meals, plus a full bar & specialty cocktails.
Sybill's Saint James
St. James, Missouri
Upscale New American cuisine & Sunday brunch in an elegant, country-style manor with a gift shop.
Nick & Jake's Parkville
Parkville, Missouri
Local bar & grill chain serving classic American fare, pasta, burgers & global bites.
Señor Julian Mexican Bar and Grill
Springfield, Missouri
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Farina
Kansas City, Missouri
Rustic Italian dishes by a James Beard award-winning chef in a casual setting with warm interiors.
Le Fou Frog
Kansas City, Missouri
Unpretentious eatery for elevated French dining in cozy quarters with a sometimes-serenading chef.
Wolfpack BBQ & Burgers
Kansas City, Missouri
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Vivilore
Independence, Missouri
Sophisticated American restaurant with a courtyard, plus an adjacent antique store & art gallery.
Vivola Express
Maryland Heights, Missouri
Weekday, daytime counter-serve providing generous sandwiches, soups & salads in a simple interior.
Karai Ramen + Handroll
Springfield, Missouri
Warm, stylish outlet featuring Japanese fare such as ramen, sushi handrolls & other Asian dishes.
Tai kitchen
Branson, Missouri
Cozy Thai restaurant serving appetizers, curries & stir fry amid laid-back surrounds.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Kansas City, Missouri
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.
Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant
St. Charles, Missouri
Homey 24-hour diner offering a long menu of comfort foods, plus breakfast & housemade desserts.
Hawg Jaw Que & Brew
North Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City-style BBQ served on paper plates in this unpretentious pit stop for smoked meat & brews.