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.
Pappy's Smokehouse
St. Louis
Order-at-the-counter favorite for wood-smoked Memphis-style barbecue in down-home digs.
Vivola Express
Maryland Heights
Weekday, daytime counter-serve providing generous sandwiches, soups & salads in a simple interior.
The Russell Restaurant & Catering Company
Kansas City, Missouri
Easygoing restaurant serving homestyle cooking, grills & burgers, plus cakes, cookies & cocktails.
Garozzo's Downtown
Kansas City, Missouri
Homey Italian tavern offering classic cuisine in a large dining room with an old-school vibe.
Scott's Kitchen and Catering at Hangar 29
Kansas City, Missouri
Simply appointed outpost featuring breakfast, American BBQ fare & tacos amid warm, relaxed vibes.
Nick & Jake's Parkville
Parkville, Missouri
Local bar & grill chain serving classic American fare, pasta, burgers & global bites.
Tai kitchen
Branson, Missouri
Cozy Thai restaurant serving appetizers, curries & stir fry amid laid-back surrounds.
Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant
St. Charles, Missouri
Homey 24-hour diner offering a long menu of comfort foods, plus breakfast & housemade desserts.
Tay's Burger Shack
North Kansas City, Missouri
Busy, no-frills counter serve offering locally-sourced burgers & hand-cut fries, with patio seating.
Sybill's Saint James
St. James, Missouri
Upscale New American cuisine & Sunday brunch in an elegant, country-style manor with a gift shop.
The Fountain on Locust
St. Louis, Missouri
Former Stutz auto showroom with classic American eats, specialty ice cream drinks & art deco murals.
Cascone's
Kansas City, Missouri
Veteran family-owned place for Italian meals dished amid vintage decor with red-leather booths.
First Watch
Independence, Missouri
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
Town and Country, Missouri
Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.
Acero
Maplewood, Missouri
Inventive Italian fare from a la carte & tasting menus in a laid-back bistro with a lively bar.
Old 76 Smokehouse
Branson West, Missouri
Service options: Outdoor seating, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Live music, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Vietnam Cafe
Kansas City, Missouri
Casual, pint-size institution serving up hefty portions of pho & other Vietnamese specialties.
Medina Grill
St. Louis, Missouri
Sleek Mediterranean joint serving grab-&-go wraps, salads & rice bowls in airy, comfortable digs.
Gioia's Deli on The Hill since 1918
St. Louis, Missouri
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot.
Stone Canyon Pizza Parkville
Parkville, Missouri
Laid-back restaurant & bar serving loaded pies, plus pasta, sandwiches & salads.
First Watch
Brentwood, Missouri
Cafe chain for health-minded breakfast, brunch & lunch options such as omelets, salads & soups.
Schlotzsky's
Branson, Missouri
Counter-serve chain serving deli fare, such as their Original sandwich, specialty pizzas & salads.
Persis Indian Grill - Ballwin
Winchester, Missouri
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Buca di Beppo Italian Restaurant
Kansas City, Missouri
Chain serving family-style Italian fare in a kitschy setting featuring red-&-white tablecloths.