Captain's Corner is actually Paradise General Store's eatery. It's all in one and I've been wanting to stop for quite a while. The interior is very rustic. Orders are taken at the register and delivered all bagged up to your table. Given it's proximity to Smithville Lake it's not a reach to say the store serves campers, boaters, fishing folks and the like en mass. The service is minimal but the several employees we interacted with were friendly and informative. The menu has something for everyone but the burgers are the mainstay and available in single, double, and triple 1/3 lb patty configurations. You can add bacon and grilled onions as well as choose from several cheese options. Go in when it's not too busy and they'll put an egg on it for you. I opted for a double with bacon, grilled onion, and cheddar. I also ordered fries. It was all great including the bun! I highly recommend the Captain's Corner in the Paradise General Store for anyone jonesing for a burger. Pro tip - they take Apple Pay!! This is truly "Cheeseburger In Paradise"!! read more

I had higher hopes of my experience at your restaurant. First of all we had to look and order from the breakfast menu on the cashiers cell phone. We arrived at 10:45 and was told I couldn't order lunch and if I did it would take 30 minutes. We tried to order hash browns and was told they were out of hash browns. When our food arrived 40 minutes later we surprised that Hash browns were on the plate. Food was definitely a small town taste but nothing you couldn't get closer in the city. but was expecting so much more in Paradise. What you advertise doesn't match the experience. read more

Phenomenal food. Service is good, but with the amount of people they serve in the space they have they are super fantastic in every way. A true gem in our little town! Real small town feel with the best of the best food! And right across the street is the coolest iceCream shop! read more

This former corner gas station next to the lake is now a great greasy spoon and a chance to get some very good {dare I say gourmet} food. We love looking at the daily specials and making a run over for lunch, the huge taco's on Tuesday are a definite hit. They have great breakfast as well, biscuits and gravy are the favorite. My wife loves the Rueben sandwich and I like the Meatball Sub when they're offered...but the regular lunch items are very good...and the cheeseburgers are great. This is a gas station, so that's going to be the ambiance (please don't expect "Fancy" but it is nice and clean). Seating is limited, and if it's busy it might be hard to find a spot to sit...but they do have some seating outside with chairs and benches (if the weather is nice)...or take it To-Go & Sailboat Cove is a short drive away with some picnic tables and a view of Smithville Lake. You should 100% check out the 1950's themed ice cream shop across the street...they have a higher butter fat content ice cream that's mixed with lots of tasty flavors and can make you a Shake or Sundae if that's what you're craving. All in all you'll be glad you stopped by Paradise!! Check out the daily specials here: https://www.facebook.com/captainsinparadise/ Here's their website with their regular menu. They serve all they way through the day, so Breakfast {fantastic [great Biscuits and Gravy]}, lunch & dinner: https://captainscornerparadise.com/menu read more

Unexpectedly delicious little countryside find!! Recommended by a friend, it took a lovely little rural drive by the lake to get there. It was very much like a gas station, but in a cozy way. My Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese was AWESOME and my boyfriend loved his double burger. Plus, the cutest 50s themed ice cream parlor right next door! read more

Friends have been telling me about the food here and it's been too long in coming, considering it's 5 minutes from my door. Nestled in Paradise near Sailboat Cove, this gas station / convenience store / restaurant is a hidden gem. They're known for their burgers and boy they didn't disappoint! Huge juicy slabs of perfectly cooked beef topped with all the fixin' on an amazing bun, all for 8 bucks? Sign me up! They've got a great cupcakery and desert counter and a bit of ice cream (more on the way across the street this summer). Family run and very friendly. We will DEFINITELY be back for more! read more

Love this place! Burger stand, convenience and liquor store all in one! Great place to pick up supplies you may have forgotten for a day on the lake or a good place to grab a burger afterwards. read more

Overall good is really good. Service is always great. Live music and outdoor seating available. One of our favorites.

Just okay and the food was not much better. Really crowded and we could not have a conversation after eating because of people waiting. Two of our orders were not as written on order pad. read more

This is an excellent small town family owned Restaurant. They are know for great food and friendly service. Burgers are A1. I recently ate the grilled chicken and the shot rib burger specials. Both were so good. read more

We were camping at the lake and decided to pick up some food. The burgers were okay...not as good as we expected. But the Philly Cheesesteak was awesome. And if you see cinnamon rolls on the end cap. Buy them. Buy them all. They're light and airy and so is the frosting. read more

Honestly was looking forward to this place from the pictures they had advertised for loaded fries and tacos so we took the 40 minute drive to check them out sadly when we get there you can't even get the fries or even the tacos we still decided to give it a try I got there 19.99 burger which was so much sauce on it it rendered it almost unedible the burgers were lacking in any season and tasted as if it had been boiled not put on a grill there mac and cheese bites are terrible and honestly would reather of ate there bait that they keep out side that is full of dead fish the fries were the only good part of this meal the gummy fish on top of the burger is just wierd and not needed read more

Everything I've had is delicious. Fantastic burgers, Philly Cheese Steaks, and the fried pickles are my favorites. The Jalapeño Popper Grilled Cheese will change your life though. read more

Don't be put off by outside appearances. Inside is a cute country store and amazing food. Every day features a unique special, some absurdly huge, some entertaining and some gourmet. The common thread is that they are all awesome! read more

We love this little corner of Paradise! Captain's Corner always has a fun special and delicious menu options. My favorite special is the sloppy joe, so nostalgic but also so so yummy. When you finish your meal you can go across the street to the ice cream parlor and get some yummy ice cream. Then go next door and do some boutique shopping at a sweet store with loads of fun gifts and eclectic items. There's also fun photo opp spots around including a giant yellow chair. All in all it's always a pleasure to spend time here!! read more

Great food, staff and atmosphere! Love this place! One of my favorites! You cannot go wrong by visiting here!

I was very excited to try this little place. It's a cute little country store with the grill counter right inside the door. I had high hopes. I want to preface by saying the food was fine. It was prepared as ordered and was, well, fine. I was disappointed to see the famous cheeseburger was a frozen preformed patty. It was a good quality frozen patty, but I expect a fresh burger. I mean, I can get a fresh never frozen hamburger patty from McDonald's, so I can bought I could expect that from a local joint like this one. My husband got the crispy fish sandwich with sweet potato fries. He said his meal was also fine. Nothing stellar. We expected more fresh ingredients from a place with these kinds of reviews. Everything was a frozen commodity that had been heated up and dressed up, but nothing special. They've got okay prices for what you're getting, but I think you should know what you're getting. Frozen ingredients that have been heated up and served on a fancy bun. read more

This is one of our favorite local spots. From the outside, it appears to be just a convenience store for boaters and fishermen. It is that, but it's also a hidden gem. The burgers are the best in the area. I am partial to their bacon cheeseburger with grilled onions and avocado. They also have breakfast sandwiches, on bagels, biscuits, or croissants. The owners are great people. The employees are friendly. My son and I go there almost every time we mountain bike the trails at Smithville Lake. My wife chose to go there for the two most recent Mother's Days. My daughter likes the biscuits and gravy, and their hot dogs. Everybody likes the sweet potato fries. All the grown-ups, plus my son, like the onion rings. (My parents want to go to Captain's Corner, whenever they visit from Florida.) read more

Always great food. I've never had a bad burger here and the ice cream shop across the street is way cute and really good too.

This multi specialty gas station is just what Paradise is made of. Their food is wonderful. They are always friendly. This has become one of my favorite places. It's the best place for Breakfast in Smithville. Their grilled chicken salad is great in season.. in the winter I get Philly cheesesteak sans bun, with a side salad and ranch. Delish- one of my favorite meals. They have done some great keto deserts as well! If you do decide to check this place out, don't miss out on the walking trails nearby over at the Smithville lake. You can make an amazing day out of a picnic lunch and a great trail! read more

Hidden gem. This place has everything. Great food, gas, bait, cold drinks, convenience items. Drove by this place 100 times. Who knew. Gotta try it. read more

Disappointed with breakfast and lunch, considering the reviews. Packaged gravy, overcooked eggs and frozen, premade burgers were a huge deal breaker. The prices for a frozen Sam's burger are crazy high. Do yourself a favor and avoid this embarrassment for a burger place. read more

Food is amazing! Worth going out of your way to stop and grab a bite. It might be a long wait but everything is fresh. It's worth it.

Food is always fantastic and the people are great. It's well worth the drive to check it out. I love getting a cheeseburger in Paradise. read more

Captain's Corner - Cheeseburger in Paradise! - Burgers Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

This place is the gem of Paradise and Smithville! The staff is always extremely nice and the food is outstanding! I follow them on Facebook just to check on the daily specials and see what other amazing things they are doing. Please go to their Facebook site and see all the cool things they have outside their store including their brand new ice cream shop. read more

Love their cheeseburgers! Country style general store, camping supplies, live bait, wine and beer. Their menu is not huge but has plenty of items to choose from. We love coming here and finishing a meal with a scoop of ice cream. read more

Captain's Corner - Single patty cheeseburger, sweet potato fries and a side order of spicy pickle chips. - Burgers Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

Amazing food! Even though I've only been a few times, I follow them on Facebook and the owner just seems so friendly and personable!!! I will be making the 40 minute drive to Captain's Corner again soon!! read more

Awesome lunch specials . Staff is friendly and we love the quaint little place. We always support local, and they make it easy!

Food like this....Exactly what you need in your life! So good! Amazing creative specials daily will bring you back for more! Hard working staff and owners! A true hidden gem! read more

Food was good, didn't wait ling at all before our food came to the table and it was pipping hot. I had the Philly cheese stake sandwich with string onion fries, very tasty. read more

Captain's Corner - Waiting for our food, I saw this on the side of the napkin dispenser. Pretty cool story. - Burgers Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

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Best cheeseburger I have eaten in quite some time. Beating the chain joints by a mile. Service was good.

This place was awesome! Stopped by after the lake for a burger. We all loved the burgers! We also loved the fries, tots and cheese balls Would percent recommend. read more

Captain's Corner - Single cheeseburger with bacon, onion, and mushroom. - Burgers Near Me - Smithville, Missouri

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Oh my gosh you guys!!!! 1000/10! Went in with my boyfriend; and the place was packed basically to the gills- but totally worth the wait! Was feeling pretty adventurous and got the veggie burger... oh my goodness- I'm like craving them! Then some fried portobello mushrooms. He got the chicken sandwich- he's a picky guy so (luckily haha) you- order at the counter so- it's all ala carte, so you can have WHATVER YOU WANT on your burgers. Yanno to avoid the hassle of "ew an onion." When you that that first bite. BEWARE! All sides are separate y'all! But don't worry the prices are AMAZING! So 2 delicious sides and 2 burger/sandwich all for 24$! Dine inside or out! And check out all the neat/eccentric drinks and candies they have to offer while you wait for your food. A truly simple and blissful experience! Don't forget to tip the waitress! ;) read more

Expect large portions. I ordered a double burger to make sure I had enough to eat because it's not fast food. The burger was so good I ate the whole thing along with the sweet potato fries. We still laugh when we drive by. Another visit came after we took our granddaughter to the Union Station in downtown KC. It was a bit of a drive, but we wanted to treat her to some ice cream. We have never been disappointed. I am eager to try the tacos on Tuesday. I understand they are enormous. read more

Delicious - we had the spicy jalapeño burger, crispy fish sandwich and onion strings! Great little stop!

Wow I tried the Veggie Burger, it was amazing! Most veggie burgers taste like Cardboard but NOT theirs since it had good flavor without being overwhelming. My wife and son tried the Cheese Burger, BAM they AMAZED with a great burger! The Host was very helpful with us, we were tired and very hungry, that wanted something to fuel us up, she recommend several options. The only problem we had we got too fulled up that we were unable to taste their great desserts. We will back again! read more

Absolutely great food...especially the hamburgers and biscuits and gravy. The place is clean and relaxed.

WOW! We made the trip out to Smithville to try this place and were not disappointed! The BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger might just be the best burger we've ever had! We also shared a Mozzarella Burger, which was also scrumptious! Our compliments to the chef!! Will, definitely, be back!! read more

If you like a great burger it doesn't get any better then at Captains Corner. Make sure to check what the daily special is when you go.

NEVER disappointed; always yummy food. Great service and great group of hard working humans! :)