Nice place off I-44... was nice to see a group of old timers (probably Veterans)... place is beautiful with army/navy/Air Force/MC decorations etc. charming ambience. Loved the breakfast (bacon cheese omelette and side of links). Great service. Only wish the coffee was fresh, coffee I got seemed to be old/simmering for too long. Also the maple syrup may have been a little old. Other than that no complaints. Left satisfied with good food in belly worth the money read more

I couldn't tell you the last time I went to a restaurant and I was completely silent while I ate, because that's how much I was enjoying my meal. This is where you go if you want a melt-in-your mouth, classic breakfast. The service was excellent from our waitress to the woman at the counter. I got the stuffed French toast with strawberries and whipped cream, over easy eggs and bacon- and added hash browns. My wife had the biscuits and gravy, bacon, eggs and hash browns. Hit the spot for both of us. Crispy bacon, eggs and hash browns cooked to perfection, the French toast was exactly the kind of sweet addition to my breakfast that I love. Biscuits and gravy are what you dream of. read more

Good homemade food.lunch buffet available and has great fried catfish. I stop in each time I am traveling that direction.

Amazing food! Great staff! Your always made to feel welcome ! It's a really down home restaurant that give back to the community

We were passing through and decided to give this place a shot and boy were we pleasantly surprised! The waitress was incredibly kind and the food was excellent! Way better than any chain restaurant. We will definitely stop here again! read more

I highly recommend this place. The food was really amazing. I ordered the 3 egg bacon and cheese omlet and it blew me away on how delicious it was. the staff was really friendly and the place was very clean. it was nice to see a place where regular people can just be and eat. I will definitely be coming back to this place and I if your passing through to stop and try ir read more

My mom and I were out antiquing when we decide to give this place a try for lunch. We both had the buffet. It was absolutely delicious. From the chicken to the cabbage everything was so good. read more

Tasty home style cooking with comfort food main stay of menu. Fried chicken, salad bar, dumplings, blackberry cobbler and the like. A taste of rural Missouri that won't disappoint a hungry appetite. read more

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Veteran friendliness abounds this fine place. A must go to breakfast joint when I am going through the aera. Prices are great and staff is friendly. Great coffee! read more

The second time I ate here, about a week ago, was the second time I've gotten cold fish off the buffet. The first time, I complained, and they fixed it. The second time, I was so hungry, and on a lunch date with husband, so I just ate it anyway. When the old lady asked how everything was when we went to check out, and I told her what happened, she scowled and said nothing! Beans had no flavor. So, I gave up and tried dessert. Chocolate chip cookie tasted like it was store bought, and brownie had no flavor. The worst part of it all was customer service!!! Why did she ask if she didn't care? We'll never go back. Final thought: You see all these ads on I-44 for this place. It's two steps below the bland they serve at Cracker Barrel. If you have taste buds--avoid! read more

We have visited several times. We've always known what to expect beforehand. It's a small buffet and very country atmosphere. The food is not great....it's just a quick fix with our busy schedule. The dessert bar and salad bar could really use more variety. read more

Great place! If you want home cooked meals at a good price this place is for you. They even have toasted ravioli! read more

Country Bob's Cafe - Toasted Ravioli - New American Near Me - Saint James, Missouri

Great place! Large burgers and fantastic onion rings! Friendly place with great service for a very reasonable price!

The buffet is a lot of food for the money, but not much flavor. Catfish was very thin and mostly fried breading. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy was good but very plain, no taste. Green beans and corn had some flavor. We may stop again if in the area, but order off the menu. read more

Great down home cookin', super fried chicken, meat falls off the ribs on the bbq, weekend buffet only $8.99!

I was quite pleased with buffet. The catfish was cooked perfectly and so was the broiled white fish...melts in your mouth. The service was excellent... Will recommend Country Bob's to all my friends. read more

Driving along Rte 44 and wanting lunch, but not fast food, I saw a sign for Country Bob's. Definitely what I wanted. Not a huge menu, but a great variety of choices. I had the pork chops. I ordered two, but one would have been enough - they are very thick and filling. Beautifully prepared. Try the pea salad as a side. Nice change from the standard "sides". Service was attentive without being intrusive. Pleasant atmosphere. Wish we had one of these near home. read more

Tasty food that is well prepared! Our family of 4 ate the dinner buffet. Fried chicken was crispy and hot. Close to Hwy 44 & worth the short drive. read more

Excellent food. The pot roast was falling apart and very tender. The catfish was very tasty as well. The home made dinner rolls were almost dessert-like they were so light and sweet. Excellent service as well. Entrance and bathrooms challenging for people with mobility issues but not insurmountable. read more

If you are looking for home style country cooking, you have found it at Bobs. They have a diverse menu with anything from burgers and hot dogs to fried chicken and meatloaf. It is your typical country restaurant where each meal comes with two sides and everything tastes wonderful! The owners Bob and Jean and two of the sweetest people and they are always at the restaurant working their tails off. Wether you are a local that just hasn't tried it yet or you are passing through town an need somewhere to eat, you should definitely try eating at Bob's! It is extremely affordable and you will never leave hungry. read more

Always a good family restaurant but now they've added new menu items including smoked meat! Definitely my new go to place!

Great breakfast and great service. They definitely don't skimp on the bacon! Great stuffed French toast! Conveniently located along the I44 corridor. read more

This little gem definitely satisfied my craving for a home cooked meal.. Great food and great service!! With a wonderful surprise when I got the check... I was expecting a $20 would get me out the door with tip.. out the door I went with change ,fat and happy.. read more

Going to stop every time we are around this area the people were very welcoming knew the menu very well and the food was made in a timely matter and the food is amazing. read more

Good food. If you are driving looking for breakfast, this is a good stop. Steak (cooked rare & tasting good) and eggs & hashbrowns. Oatmeal & raisins. Good prices & clean restrooms. read more

Best buffet anywhere! food is perfect in every way and absolutely delicious. Very reasonably priced. Been there many times and all food they serve either on the bar or the menu is great. If you are in this area a stop here is a must! read more

Great food and service. The pot roast was among the best I ever had.The buffet while not huge had enough good food to make the big eaters in our party happy and full. The dining area was neat and clean and parking is abundant. Our server, Kathy was great. read more

Busy place great country food. They have a wonderful buffet and you can also order from the menu.

The buffet is excellent the staff there is excellent they have a full-service real nice people good place to eat and meet the locals

Everything I have ever tried at Country Bob's is delish, but their onion rings are to die for!

Ate BBQ buffet tonight. OMG incredible! Everything! Beef, pork, fried chicken, catfish, great sides, and the best dessert buffet ever! Tom the owner is super smiley & friendly and made a point to speak to us. The place was PACKED tonight, a Thursday! The food was hot, fresh, and delicious and I highly recommend this place. read more

Went here over a year ago and went in to have try this little country side cafe, One of the best stops I've made! The food was great and the service's was outstanding and very friendly. Even spoke with the owners and they treated you like you been a friend for a long time. I will stop here again and again! If you haven't been here and if you are passing through St James you need to stop in, You will want to come back again. read more

Unbeatable Service. Amazing food. We came in at 6:45 in the morning and needed some food we found this place and gave it a try. We were completely blown away by their service and the food was amazing. It also only took the about 10 minuets to make it. read more

Pleasantly surprised by Country Bob. The portion size is amazing. Good quality country cooking, friendly service. Just wish the mashed potatoes weren't instant potatoes. Homemade pies! read more

amazingly good home style food and desserts - the buffet had an amazing selection - the catfish was to die for! would stop here over Cracker Barrel anyday! read more

Stopped here on the way back to Indiana from Fort Leonard Wood. I have no desire to come back to Missouri in the future, but if I did I would eat here! $8 for the lunch buffet which consisted of about twelve different delicious homemade options. I recommend the fried fish and the dumplings, but really it's all great! My only complaint would be that I wish they would have had some pie at the dessert bar but it's okay. Country Bob's is definitely designed to draw in an older country crowd - and it does - but it's certainly delicious. read more

I stopped here for breakfast with my family while on a road trip. I didn't expect much, but boy was I surprised! The food was soon gooood and it was clean as a whistle. You never know what to expect with small town restauraunt, but it was so nice! You can see into the kitchen, which was spotless. The food was fantastic and reasonable priced. And the cinnamon rolls were better than my grandma's. Sorry grandma ;) read more

Best breakfast buffet! I do not even like buffets - but this, this was PERFECT. Very cheap for the amount of food available on the buffet. The locals were so welcoming and the food was fresh. Best homestyle cooked breakfast I have had. I cannot wait to come back! read more

Was passing through area and stopped to try nonchain place. This place has a limited menu, manly fried chicken or catfish. Also a buffet with fried chicken,catfish, and 4-5 sides. Nothing impressive. read more

OMG!!! Stopped on the way to the lake and had some of the best fried chicken and catfish, ever...all on the lunch buffet. The sides were great as well...fried okra, mashed potatoes, country style green beans and corn bread. read more