My fiancé and I have been on a Route 66 "kick" lately. Somehow, this place flew under my radar, but I am glad that I found it! I love an authentic Route 66 stop, and this is certainly one of those. From the road, it's difficult to tell how big the place actually is. Once inside, it opens up and really shares its character. We went on a Thursday evening, and it was packed, but not uncomfortable. There was plenty of room for everyone. Our server was friendly and efficient, and she seemed genuinely invested in customer experiences. Our food was outstanding, and there was plenty of it! We even had room for dessert: a chocolate chip cookie and ice cream. It was the size of a dinner plate! This was an outstanding indulgence, and I can't wait to have another one, as soon as my glycemic index allows. LOL The restrooms were pretty darn rough. Urine all over the floor, overflowing trash can, filthy toilet, etc., gave the impression that it hadn't been cleaned since the Route 66 days. Here, I am not focusing on that, since it's not what we came here for. Our overall experience was fantastic and memorable. We look forward to returning to this special historic establishment. read more

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I'd heard of this place a number of times over the years and thought it was time to check it out. Big mistake. First off, the place is old and dingy and needs an update badly. It's just kind of dirty everywhere. Our table had that tacky feel to it. There were dirty dishes piled up in a lot of places and about 30 or so dirty glasses piled up by the bar. Our server wasn't great. We waited a few minutes before she came over and took our drink order. She never delivered our drinks to us. After a while, we realized they were just sitting on the bar. The bartender saw us looking at them and delivered them to our table. After all that, the drinks were not good. We questioned whether there was actually any alcohol in them. We were finally able to order our entrees. I wanted a pizza. I was told they weren't doing pizza, brisket, and something else that night. She said I could have flatbread instead, so I got that. I ordered it with pepperoni, pineapple (yeah, I know - but I like it), and red onion. It was not good. The sauce was bad. It has to be plain label crap from a store somewhere. The toppings were few and far between. I didn't even eat half of it and just gave up. When our server asked if I wanted a box, I said no because it wasn't good. She said, sorry - didn't ask what was wrong with it, etc. My husband ordered the Bros. Champion Burger with tots. It's a burger with pulled pork on it. His burger was way overcooked. The pulled pork seemed to be okay. He loves tots and didn't eat them. He said they tasted like they'd been cooked in oil that had been used to cook a lot of other items as well. You may think that maybe they were understaffed. I don't believe so as I saw a number of staff members standing around chatting frequently. Our server was sitting down drying silverware. We were ready to pay and get the heck out of there. We had to get another server, to go get ours because she wasn't looking around, not checking on her tables, nothing - just chilling and drying flatware. There was absolutely nothing that made us want to go back. read more

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This was my second time at Big Chief Roadhouse. It was a busy Friday evening. I ordered a cup of chili and the steak bites appetizer. My dinner dates ordered a sandwich and a black bean burger. Everything was tasty. I know the steak bites was an appetizer portion BUT it was extremely small. As in like 2oz of meat there on a little saucer. Maybe I misordered but it was extremely small! I'm sure we'll be back. It's a nice atmosphere. read more

Hidden gem. Great food, great service, vintage roadhouse feel. If you're looking for a Michelin Star Chef experience, this may not be your cup of tea. But if you want some good Americana food, good portions, friendly staff, excellent patio and bar options.... Highly recommend! read more

We've been here multiple times (for lunch and dinner) and it's always been an amazing experience! We've tried almost a third of the menu and everything is always delicious. Our favorites would be the classic country fried steak and the chicken pot pie! I would recommend going earlier if you want to try any of the desserts (so worth it!!); whenever we go for dinner there's limited options since most are sold out by then. There's also an ATM machine if needed! read more

Big Chief Roadhouse - toasted lasagna - American Near Me - Wildwood, Missouri

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Love their Reuben! You have to try it! Like no other! House smoke pastrami! Yummy!

Been a few years since vs e we were here and was disappointed because they didn't really have to many bbq options available. Had the Pulled Pork Sandwich and purchased an extra side. The pork was smoked well but the sauce on top was more vinegar than sweet as I ordered. The beans were very good but the potato salad had a very unusual taste that was very unpleasant. read more

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Love the unique atmosphere and super nice waitstaff. I had Champion Burger, Five Stars! Husband had smoked Brisket, five stars. If they could improve the potato salad I'd be five stars all around. read more

Food is always good. Service too. CRystal is our favorite server. Yummy never be disappointed . We prefer to sit outside on the patio. In cooler weather the overhead heaters are on. read more

Great atmosphere and dog friendly, but the food and cocktails are average. The staff is good, but find the bartenders seem to be bothered by your presence and requests. If you like patio seating where you can take your dog, I'd give it a try. read more

A historical stop along Old Route 66, BCR has been serving transcontinental travelers decent meals since 1929 (it's noted to have attracted legends such as Babe Ruth and Al Capone?). Just off the beaten path, you'll find casual dining ambience with smiling, friendly and attentive service and comforting home-cooked dishes. Overall, a solid 3.5+ for my experience; expect to pay around $12-25 for meals depending your hunger and craving. A full bar area plus Patio and main dining room seating. Tried the Fried Green Beans as a starter; served hot from kitchen with wasabi ranch (or regular ranch) dipping sauce. App was complementary with having a cold beverage and watching football! Tasty, shareable app (good varieties to choose) for 2. For dinner, ordered their house Chili (good flavors, heavy beans) "loaded up" and then shared a house-made Albacore Tuna Melt on Sourdough with Cheddar, Tomato and Bacon. Nice combo sandwich served with choice of side (picked house-made chips - crispy and fresh). It was solid for a local eatery, but I would've enjoyed my sandwich more if "grilled" crispier (seemed more toasty) like making one at home. But lots of good menu options to try ... crafted Burgers, local Pizza, full Dinner entrees, Salads and more - next time i'll try a Burger, Chicken Pot Pie or the Country Fried Steak. Check out BCR if exploring old Route 66 in Pond, MO. Enjoy! read more

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It was okay, but it might be better on a less busy day. We chose to go on Father's Day because it was raining, and the restaurant has a covered carport at the entrance. Unfortunately, they allowed people to park under it, so my grandmother had to get out of the car in the rain, and the rest of us ended up getting soaked as well. We waited nearly an hour for our food, and when it finally arrived, it was just average. The only thing positive what that we had a kind server. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and we'll likely choose a different restaurant in the future. read more

Love the decor, and the food was great. There is also a large selection of cakes and pies.

Went for dinner and drinks with some friends and had a wonderful time. De'Ja was our server and she took fantastic care of us. She offered some solid recommendations and as it was our first time there, we appreciated that. Hubby had the smoked pork steak and I missed a great photo opportunity with that entree. It was a large piece of meat! He wished he had asked for the sauce to be on the side, just due to how much they poured on the pork steak, but that was not a dealbreaker. I had the Ranchero chicken and it was a solid sandwich. The sweet potato fries were good, but could have been a little hotter and crispier. We ordered manhattans and at $10, they were good enough (they did use Luxardo cherries and not maraschino cherries, which is a plus!). After dinner, we went upstairs to the speakeasy. It's a cute process, where you are escorted to a phone booth in the back of the restaurant and told to dial a number on the rotary phone hanging in the booth. You enter through a door there and head upstairs to the speakeasy. The vibe upstairs is comfortable and intimate with couches and dim lighting. The Manhattans we ordered upstairs were $15 each, but were definitely made by a higher caliber bartender and made with better ingredients, so we were happy to pay that price. Overall, this restaurant and speakeasy are great neighborhood spots and I hope to return next time we are in the area. read more

Good food. Good service dog friendly patio!! The tower lasagna is awesome Highly recommend

I've been going to Big Chief Roadhouse for years. They have great food and a really good staff. I got the pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries - very good, although I do wish the BBQ sauce was a bit thicker. My husband got the smoked pork steak and baked potato with green beans and a salad. There was a LOT of food on his plate, but he polished it off. He also wished that the BBQ was thicker and had been cooked into the meat instead of just poured on the side. Some past favorites are the Southwest salad and the toasted lasagna. They have a nice outdoor seating area where dogs are welcome as well as a lot of space inside. read more

This restaurant is big with both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is also big offering stuff mushrooms, nachos, poutine, potato skins, wings, toasted raviolis, soup, salad, burgers, sandwiches, pizzas, flatbreads, pot pies, salmon, etc. Blueberry pom martini $7.50 - Didn't taste much blueberry, but it was refreshing. Fried green beans $12 - Crispy and delicious! They are addictive and you may want your own basket. Reuben $13 - Served on marble rye with a good amount of smoked pastrami. Came with pickles and fries. Turkey Club $14 - Good sandwich. Carrot Cake $10 - Good, not great. .|\---/| | @_@ | ..\_^_/..2024 read more

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i love big chief! they have a large menu to choose from and their service is top notch. during certain days of the week, they have a hidden speakeasy open. i haven't been, but ive been told the drinks are strong and the decor carries the same museum esque vibes to it. i always recommend! read more

It was a very busy evening so that affected our enjoyment. We had burgers and a blt. Food was acceptable. Service was not great and we waited a very long time for our food to arrive. Maybe slow because they were busy. read more

We knew there was a speakeasy but unfortunately it was closed on the weekend when we went. It didn't state on their website nor social media. We ordered the ribs and a hamburger. We thought the ribs were tasty, however the burger was okay. Our waitress pretty much ignored us where we had to let her know we are ready to order and get the check. I would not recommend going back here for the food, but would be a good experience for the atmosphere. read more

Big Chief Roadhouse - American Near Me - Wildwood, Missouri

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I took my girlfriend out on a date, which happens very rarely due to the fact we are parents of a youngster. Food was super good besides the burger being pretty dry. Our service was pretty bad though my girlfriend and myself had to wait about 10 minutes to get a refill on our drinks which was kind of ridiculous. And not to mention the amount of hosts that were just standing there not doing anything and "walking around" and not taking a single dirty plate off any tables was also ridiculous. My girlfriend is a server and is normally super understanding about things but she was not to happy. Will not be coming back :) read more

This is one of those classic Route 66 restaurants, and among the most popular in the state of Missouri. I went there twice (to give a fair review) and both times I had a real good experience. The first time I wasn't that hungry as I stopped in for lunch. I got the tunafish on toast and fries. The second time I decided to "go all out" and get one of their horseshoes. That's where I had to deduct one star: because it wasn't really a horseshoe, in my terms. The sandwich was good, but their horseshoes do not come with bread or cheese. I don't understand that; but whatever. But they gave me a decent serving of pulled pork and fries, and it also came with baked beans and coleslaw on the side. Service was great both times, and I would love to try other things on their menu. But be warned about the horseshoes! read more

Big Chief Roadhouse - American Near Me - Wildwood, Missouri

The restaurant is run down. Food is mediocre at best. Not the restaurant it was 10 years ago. Do yourself a favor and bypass the Chief.

Very interesting history of this place. Intriguing decor. Bison head, tomahawks, photos of Indians. Pleasant surroundings. Booth was a little tight for 4 people so we asked to move to a table We had bison burgers, Reuben sandwich and country fried steak plate Everyone loved their food. Great serving sizes. Took leftovers home. Also a good selection on beers, wines and a nice cocktail list All and all a gem in the rough. We will be back read more

I had big hopes for this place and was very disappointed. Service was good and friendly but the food was just ok at best. The fried green beans were really good and so was my burger topped with pulled pork. My wife's chicken sandwich looked tasty but was very dry. My daughter ordered the loaded baked potato. All it had was a baked potato and some rubbery meat. It was supposed to be brisket but was more like 2 day old roast beef . There was no cheese, butter, sour cream all the things you would think would be on a loaded baked potato. Plus the cost of that potato was $23.00!!! I heard some good things about this place but it just wasn't that good. Maybe just an off day for them. read more

Very, Very Disappointed in the cluelessness of the two Hostesses up front. We Left because we needed to wait for a party that was not there and not answering their page. There was at least one table ready and one additional that was being prepared. Yet, we needed to wait another 10 mins instead. We left instead of waiting for these two to figure what to do: seat the Party that is present or the Party that clearly wasn't there. We decided to go down the road to a Competitor who sat us immediately. Do Better. read more

I went to the Kentucky Derby watch party in the Speak Easy - oh my goodness so much fun! Amazing drinks and service, too. We will definitely be back. read more

Great food, great service, large portions, and specialty cocktails! Met friends for dinner and there was a good selection for appetizers and entrees. I had the smoked pork steak with wild rice and seasoned fries. read more

Fabulous outdoor patio, good food and now includes a speakeasy! Here you get the best of everything. From great appetizers (soft pretzels w queso, and teriyaki wings) are our favorites! The wing varieties are full of flavor and the pretzels are soft and delicious! Hannah our server was outstanding. She was very efficient, friendly and kept the water coming as it was a hot evening! I had the Mediterranean Flatbread which was full of toppings and just the right size! Our friend ordered the Horseshoe which came with your choice of smoked brisket or smoked pulled pork with fries, beans, coleslaw and your choice of barbecue sauce. Our other friend ordered a stacked burger and my husband had the brisket sandwich! Then our friends told us about the speakeasy upstairs! We had no idea one opened here a few months ago! A little red velour rope blocks off a secret entrance (a phone booth). They limit the number of patrons upstairs at one time so they call up to see if there is room for us. Once we get they ok we go through the phone booth and up the stairs. As we get to the top we are transformed into a new world, dark walls, leather couches, big screen tvs and a gorgeous bar! It was a gorgeous night so we went out to the rooftop deck where we were greeted with couches, hightop tables and gas fire pits set with the backdrop of gorgeous views of the sunset. They serve specialty cocktails, and offer cigars. No food. Though you can enjoy that downstairs before or after enjoying some time upstairs! A local favorite with a welcome new twist make this Wildwood staple even better! Check hours for the speakeasy. read more

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This place was amazing My tuna melt was so good I didn't even want to try my husband's and he felt the same about his roast beef. The ceasar was great too! The server was lovely and knew her stuff. Very friendly and welcoming. Guess they are taking down the outside patio covering down next week, bet that's nice. Really enjoyed the inside too. Cool and relaxing ambiance. Def go back here if we're ever in the area read more

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First... large selection of cold beer Second... eclectic mix of hardy appetizers. SW Nachos and Poutine stood out to us and were excellent Third...Stone Oven pizza. Italy to Buffalo to the Mediterranean, they have it. Fourth... smoked meat entrees. And, they know how to smoke. Went for a special occasion early on a Wednesday and was treated like a king. The drinks, apps, entrees, service were all great. I have been here about a half dozen times over 10 years and it has been superb every single time. read more

Big Chief Roadhouse - The Smoked Porksteak - American Near Me - Wildwood, Missouri

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Very disappointing when the consistency does not last. Had the Tomahawk salad tonight. It was warm. They skimped on the toppings. It was much smaller than the one I had at lunch earlier in the week. And it lacked extra onions that I requested. It was take out so there was nothing I could do to fix it. But it left a bad impression. read more

Checked out their new speakeasy. For a place that's supposed to be a "secret" there sure was a wait to get in. Plan ahead, we had to wait an hour before we were allowed up. Got there at 7:45, didn't get up to the bar until close to 9. I get it, it's the "new, shiny" thing. Was it worth it? Heck yes it was. They take you through a secret entrance through a phone booth, up a set of stairs and into the new bar. Very cool looking. No food. You can't bring drinks from downstairs. All their specialty cocktails are on the menu they hand you. I had a couple Paper Planes. They were wonderful. Very nice selection of bourbon and whiskey. My party of 5 sat out on their rooftop deck. There are a couple couches out there surrounding a fire pit. Cool concept. Friendly service. Definitely a spot to check out. Absolutely no kids. read more

Step back in time at this roadhouse. The building was built in the 1920s sitting right on old Route 66. The decor is well, old, which sets the stage. We saw this place featured on Fox 2 morning news and decided to give it a try. They featured toasted lasagna on the program so that's what we tried, along with the Big Chief Salad with bacon, onion ranch dressing. The food was very good and the toasted lasagna was very unexpected based on typical menus at a roadhouse. Very flavorful and filling. We noticed they serve desserts from the world famous Blue Owl in Kimmswick which is interesting. We were too full from our lunch to try any dessert. The service was a little slow, but to be expected since we noticed only two servers for a large dining space. Just be patient with them and enjoy conversations with your table companions as you wait. It was a pleasant dining experience and a nice place to drive to in beautiful Wildwood. read more

Big Chief Roadhouse - Toasted Lasagna - American Near Me - Wildwood, Missouri

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Previous review, Sep., 2023 - - - - - - - - Fantastic restaurant - crew/team, food... so much house-made goodness! - - - Our son requested his birthday dinner at Big Chief and the staff was helpful reserving us a table for all 8 of us - our family and the family of his girlfriend... picnic table inside - well organized... and the staff handled the large order quite nicely. We all enjoyed - Carnivore flatbread "house made pizza sauce, mozzarella provolone blend, bacon, hamburger, pepperoni, sausage" - The Horseshoe, with brisket ... "your choice of smoked pulled pork or smoked brisket(add $3) served over a bed of french fries with your choice of sweet or spicy barbecue and served with baked beans and cole slaw" - The Big John (a first time for fish... it was good, on its own, and bettie with the malted vinegar!) with a side of fries "seasoned and breaded cod filet, deep fried, and served on a hoagie with tartar on the side" - the house-flavored fries... some of the best in town... also great to talk home, chop up, and fry in the pan... then put under your eggs / omelette - such a fantastic breakfast with "Big Chief hash browns" - dessert of blue owl carrot cake, with forks for all to share! - the birthday night... great location for fun and friendship and presents! Thank you, Ashley, for serving us for this wonderful birthday dinner! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We have visited many times since 2019; apologies or not having updated my review. We have sat inside and outside. We have thoroughly enjoyed - the staff, especially Momma and Cassandra - pork steaks "a st. louis tradition - thick cut pork steak served with your choice of two sides and choice of barbecue sauce" - the horseshoe, typically with pulled pork ... "your choice of smoked pulled pork or smoked brisket(add $3) served over a bed of french fries with your choice of sweet or spicy barbecue and served with baked beans and cole slaw" - poutine ... "bed of french fries topped with roasted garlic cream sauce, bacon, tomatoes, and green onions" - burgers several flavors / styles - Ranchero chicken marinated and blackened chicken topped with pepper jack cheese, roasted red peppers, bacon, ranchero sauce, and chipotle aioli served on sourdough - flatbread pizzas several flavors / styles - the house-flavored fries... some of the best in town... also great to talk home, chop up, and fry in the pan... then put under your eggs / omelette - such a fantastic breakfast with "Big Chief hash browns" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Previous review, Aug., 2019 - - - - - - - - Great family dinner! We have visited Big Chief over the years, typically at off-hours on a weekend afternoon, on our way home from Babler State Park or Rockwoods Reservation. The food then was typically pizza or wings, and they were consistently good. This past weekend, on Friday night, we did walk at Rockwoods just before dinner time, and I called to see if we could get reservations. We ended up going to our parish's fish fry, but we did go to Big Chief Saturday night. We had a fantastic time and great food. The restaurant was full, and we thankfully secured a table quickly. My wonderful wife enjoyed the beef brisket plate, and the waitress worked to make sure that her other items were gluten free, recommending several substitutions to my wife... that was a big help! Our daughter, son and I all spit three things... wings, Ozark poutine, and the rib plate. WOW! The wings were as good tonight as on previous visits. Our son knew about poutine from class or somewhere... seemed new for me. The menu notes about poutine: "bed of french fries topped with a roasted garlic cream sauce, bacon, tomatoes, and green onions." These were good! all of the ingredients work well together, and the bacon being a top-notch bacon (not fatty) made the biggest difference in pulling it all together. Top it all off with the carafe of Arnold Palmer and we left with smiles. We'll be back! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - read more

The restaurant is a little run down. The service was good. The food was mediocre. The chicken pot pie was more like chicken soup. Very thin and runny. It had no gravy consistency. If it was grandma's recipe, she can keep it. The brisket sandwich was chopped brisket instead of pieces of brisket. Barely any sauce. The sauce was supposed to be spicy. Maybe it was, but there wasn't enough to tell. We got the fried green beans as appetizer. The coating was burnt. One sauce was supposed to be mild and one with wasabi. I couldn't tell the difference. This place was on my list of restaurants to try. Been there, done that and really don't need to do it again. read more

Yummy! I'm so glad I found this place. I love the atmosphere very cozy and very unique. The service was absolutely amazing and the food delicious. I had the ribs with two sides. The meat was perfection same as the beans. The kiddo loved her lasagna which was very unique looking lol. The tomato bisque was delicious. Hubby had the burger but I can't recall the name. He really liked it for it had pulled pork and string onion rings. Will definitely be going back! read more

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We love the smoked salmon salad here. So unique & so good! The salmon is always cooked perfectly & has a great smoked flavor. The dressing is really good too! For dinner, I got the smoked pork chop that came with 2 sides: mashed potatoes & mixed veggies. It also comes with soup or salad, but I got another side instead since we ordered the salmon salad to start. So I also got mac & cheese. The pork chop was wonderful! Cooked well & still moist. It came with an apricot jalapeño glaze that was so tasty! The mashed potatoes were fluffy & smooth but were quite bland. The mac & cheese had a thick cheese sauce but was also bland. The veggies were a mixture of Zucchini & squash & these were seasoned well. For dessert, I got the pumpkin cheesecake. It was just ok. It was fluffy but not very sweet & was bland tasting - not a lot of pumpkin flavor or spices. read more

Corn chowder soup was warmed up corn starch, awful. I was hoping this place would be good.

This was good enough food. It didn't knock my socks off but I ate, was full and I have no complaints. Service was good and our dog sat with us on the outdoor patio/bar. It was only after I ate did I go inside. It was kind of dark and dingy and a bit dirty. It just didn't give me high quality vibes. read more