25 Essential St. Joseph Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of St. Joseph.
Le Peep
Missouri
Casual breakfast & lunch chain with a long menu of straightforward fare & coffee drinks.
Boudreaux's Louisiana Seafood & Steaks
Missouri
Vibrant eatery in a converted warehouse plates an extensive menu of Cajun cooking, including gumbo.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Missouri
Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.
JC Wyatt House
St. Joseph, Missouri
Upscale American dishes (ordered in advance) served in an elegant 1891 home with Victorian antiques.
Fazoli's
St. Joseph, Missouri
Fast-food chain doling out baked pastas, subs, pizza & other casual Italian fare plus custom combos.
Il lazzarone Neapolitan pizzeria
St. Joseph, Missouri
Relaxed, industrial-chic restaurant & bar serving wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas, plus beer & wine.
Hoof & Horn Steak House
St. Joseph, Missouri
Service options: Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Pho & Banh Mi
St. Joseph, Missouri
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Arby's
St. Joseph, Missouri
Fast-food chain, known for its roast beef, serving up hot & cold sandwiches, fries & shakes.
Little Caesars Pizza
St. Joseph, Missouri
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Waffle House
St. Joseph, Missouri
Simple chain spot offering American diner fare & all-day breakfast, including signature waffles.
Sonic Drive-In
St. Joseph, Missouri
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Simple Simon's Pizza
St. Joseph, Missouri
Classic & creative pizzas, subs & calzones fill the menu at this easygoing Italian chain.
Mido's Halal Mediterranean Grill
St. Joseph, Missouri
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance.
Pizza Ranch
St. Joseph, Missouri
Buffet chain offering pizza, fried chicken & classic American sides in an Old West-themed setting.
Perkins American Food Co.
St. Joseph, Missouri
Kid-friendly chain known for baked goods, breakfasts & other standards in dinerlike digs.
El Maguey
St. Joseph, Missouri
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails.
EMI Ristorante
St. Joseph, Missouri
Service options: Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list. Popular for: Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Church's Texas Chicken
St. Joseph, Missouri
Fast-food chain offering fried chicken, sandwiches, wings & Southern-influenced sides.
Sonic Drive-In
St. Joseph, Missouri
Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Goodcents
St. Joseph, Missouri
Cold & hot subs, pastas & salads fill out the menu at this simple, counter-serve chain.
Long John Silver's
St. Joseph, Missouri
Counter-serve chain offering fried fish & seafood combos, plus chicken & sides.
Geneo's Pizza and Pub
St. Joseph, Missouri
Old-school Italian restaurant & bar serving specialty pies , hot subs & classic pasta entrees.
54th Street Scratch Grill & Bar
St. Joseph, Missouri
Chain offering a broad American menu & drinks in a relaxed setting with kitschy, eclectic decor.
Bandana's Bar-B-Q St. Joseph
St. Joseph, Missouri
Regional chain dishing Southern-style barbecue & sides in a cowboy-themed space.