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(This review is a repost from my personal blog)…read more When you think of the Amish, do you think beer? Neither do we. So when we heard that there was a bar in the Amish town of Jamesport, MO, it was time for a little road trip. As Missouri's largest Amish community, the horse-and-buggy easily outnumbered the automobile as we arrived in town. We found the tavern on a quaint downtown street, and parked in a small gravel lot next door. The first thing we noticed was two hand-painted pub signs with arrows pointing towards the door. The second thing we noticed was a sign we'd never seen on a bar before -- a sign advertising guns for sale inside. As it turns out, the bar's owners Jim and Shirley are members of the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. They build their own black powder rifles and pistols and sell them at the bar. They also do restoration work on black powder guns and supplies. We entered the Jamesport Tavern at about 2:10 on a Saturday afternoon, becoming perhaps the first tourists in the history of Jamesport to come here specifically and only to have a beer here. Our beer was poured and has happened to me on rare occasion, I was "tricked" by the lightweight clear plastic beer mug and nearly got a faceful of my own brew as I lifted my mug with the force normally required for the glass variety. Inside, the Jamesport Tavern is typical of many downtown bars in small towns. The jars of pickled eggs were a nice touch, as were the mega-oversized bags of chips. Souvenier bottle-opener keychains and beer koozies were available for purchase. There was also an odd assortment of koozies under the bar for use within the bar. By the way, before you let your entire view of the balance of the universe fall into in disarray, there is no need to worry. As far as we know, there is still no such thing as an Amish bar. Jamesport Tavern is one of the English merchants mixed in among the Amish businesses.

I just love Shirley and she remembers me every time I visit from Colorado. This place has some…read morefunny dudes that frequent it. Good chance you'll run into some names like...Schibby, Humper, Slade, Cockeye, Freaky T., Sliff... If you are lucky, you may hear the sweet sounds of the band, Slow Leak. I think you can buy a house in this area, fully furnished for near $5k. It's very interesting how the Amish are a huge part of the economy. I dare you to walk around with an Obama shirt in this and neighboring towns.

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You don't see a sign like this outside a bar very often.

Gingerich Dutch Pantry

4.3(45 reviews)

0.5 mi

After spending the day exploring Jamesport we decided to have dinner at Gingerich Dutch Pantry and…read morewere so glad we did! The space and atmosphere are very warm and welcoming. Service was excellent and the chicken was the best we'd ever had. Anywhere. As if that wasn't enough the cashier paid for our desert because "he could!". Overall a superlative experience and we highly recommend it.

There are not a lot of restaurant choices in Jamesport, and with Gingerich being there, you don't…read moreneed any other choices. If you are looking for the best fried chicken coupled with homemade pies, this is the place for you. I have eaten here several times and always look forward to my next visit. The staff is always friendly and provides very good service. You can order off of the menu, but I recommend the fried chicken buffet. It has fried chicken, usually a second meat choice that changes based on the day, homemade soups, salad, mashed potatoes, and some type of vegetable. Did I mention the fried chicken? Some of the best you will ever eat. There is also a desert bar included with the buffet. It has frozen soft serve ice cream, cookies, and some sort of homemade baked good. So, if you are anywhere near Jamesport, Missouri, do yourself a favor and stop at Gingerich's for an unforgettable meal.

The salad and soup bar from my table....

Noodles, sourdough round loaf, and jalapeño garlic cheese bread

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Wonderful setting for fellowship, perfection in food service, and service with a smile.

Toot-Toot Family Restaurant

4.1(261 reviews)

23.0 mi

Great food! Homemade everything! It's been an age since buffets were a thing so we were surprised…read morewhen we walked in Ham, prime rib, fried fish all fantastic! Desserts that bring back memories of my childhood...there are so many choices it's kinda impossible to have it all lol but my goodness, it's so delicious you can't help but try! (You can also order from their menu, I saw an impressive looking cheeseburger on a nearby table ) The staff is efficient and super friendly! Evenings can get busy but they keep the food refreshed and there's no significant wait. We were traveling through the area a couple of years ago and kinda stumbled upon this little spot since we were staying nearby. We never miss it now when we come back!

It's like Golden Corral 2.0, nothing gourmet or home cooked…read more Possibly refried or warmed over?. Pretty much out of the Sysco or Ben E Keith box reheated places on the steam table for the Goy. You serve yourself just like the sign says "family style, serve your damn self".

Buffet

Desserts

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Buffet

Willow Spring Mercantile

4.9(154 reviews)

48.9 mi

Delicious food! My husband and I made this the first stop on our Minimoon, and it was a perfect…read morechoice. We love to visit a locally owned restaurant when we travel, and this was incredible. All the food we saw coming out also looked so good! Service was a bit slow but well worth it for the wait. We also were there on Sunday brunch so in some ways was to be expected.

This was the first stop on our wine tour this past weekend. Willow Springs Mercantile specializes…read morein local Missouri wines, beer, and liquor. They have quite the selection to choose from in their shop! The dining area is downstairs. Brunch and a wine tasting were included in the tour. For brunch we had a frittata and a side salad, as well as a caramel brownie for dessert. We also tried three local Missouri wines. The staff were very friendly and welcoming. All in all, this is a cute local business to visit if you're in the area.

Egg salad croissant & orzo

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A Glass of Missouri Wine

RC’s Lunch Car

4.7(58 reviews)

57.1 mi

Parade of Hearts brought us into St Joe. We were hungry and saw the reviews. We love places like…read morethis...what could go wrong?!?!? Well let me start off with the fact they are over an hour away from our home. Considering they have ruined us on any and all other burger and fries, it might become a habit. Husband had the Blackberry Bacon and Blue Cheese Burger. I do not on the norm like blackberries, but on this!!!! The blackberries sweetness stands against the strong overpowering blue cheese and they meld well to make a wonderful tasting combo. I ordered There Goes My Gryo.....how did they get a freaking lamb burger, a very lean meat be that juicy!?!? I dont know but with the peppers, tomato and onion made a fresh hamburger, might be good with some kalamata olive....but I am not complaining. It was delicious. I am picky on my fries and usually dont eat the full amount restaurants serve. I had to stop myself. They are more like a shoestring but not hard or crunchy. Seasoned wonderfully! My suggestion you go in there with a big appetite, grab lots of napkins and be ready to devour the best burger you've ever had!

Children museum recommended this place. Good thing we came early with kids since it seems a lot of…read morelocals eat here. We split a burger and the kids shared grilled cheese. We also got soda floats which they serve ice cream and soda separately. We got to enjoy cold soda and kids enjoyed vanilla ice cream. Overall great service and ambiance. Just need to go early to get seating since pretty limited.

The famous pastrami sandwich #1 in town!

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Bacon hamburger

Kathy's Kitchen

4.6(20 reviews)

18.7 mi

At the end of a Quilting Expedition for my Wife on a family trip, our hunger brought us to Kathy's…read moreKitchen to sate our appetite after completing this quest. Inside it is tiny with as many tables as the converted gas station could hold. Most of them were occupied with locals AND visitors alike having a bite. Avery, our server, was fast with our drinks and patient while we ordered. I had unsweet, freshly made, iced tea with their Reuben Burger and tots. My Wife had the Patty Melt with tots, my Son had their Hornet Burger with a Sting and fries, while my Daughter had chicken fingers and fries. They came out in a short time after the order being placed ... quite hot and very fresh. I laid into mine with gusto. The rye bread was buttery and toasted to give it a crispy bite with the tangy sauerkraut snap and a creamy thousand island dressing complimenting the swiss cheese melted over a beef patty that oozed just enough to make the bite juicier than it really was. Kathy herself came out to chat with us for a few minutes in-between orders. She happily regaled us with her start up out of a food truck in 2015 and how she moved into the brick and mortar place when it came available. She and her two waitstaff buzzed like busy bees during service and looked like a well oiled team getting every glass refilled and orders placed on the table. If I EVER come back to Hamilton for additional quilting expeditions, Kathy's Kitchen will be in the agenda for breakfast and lunch. Stop by if you are in Hamilton. You won't be disappointed. Ciao, Darrell

Food was good and service was very friendly and pleasant …read more My tenderloin was very tasty and huge

Me, my Wife and Daughter at the front door of Kathy's Kitchen - photo taken by my Son

Bacon and eggs and a side of Biscuits and gravy

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Menus

Blackwater Restaurant & Lounge

3.8(60 reviews)

18.9 mi

Just passing through and decided here was a good option. The fried mushrooms are delicious (needed…read morea touch of salt, but honestly get them). So I decided on chicken tenders, side salad, and steamed broccoli for the main. I didn't want a huge amount after the appetizer....didn't go as planned which was of course perfectly fine! Great portion sizes and very good food. The buffalo sauce is slightly vinegary, asian sauce very nice, ranch was good, and the fry of the chicken was delicious. Just once again everything needed a touch of salt, but I mean it was on the table so easy fix. My server was very nice and attentive. Overall very nice restaurant with a cozy environment that was great for a nice bite and definitely will be back if we ever come this way again. Casual is fine for dress, they did offer a drink menu so they have that, and also seating outside.

I ordered a carry out order of chicken bacon ranch rollup. First the text didn't work to let me…read moreknow to pick up my order. The food was not good. The fried tasted like old grease. I could not eat the wrap. The lettuce had a funny taste and I was afraid it was not good. I threw it all away. I used to love the wrap and was so disappointed.

Outdoor seating

Mushroom Ravioli

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Deck seating

Three Owls

3.8(10 reviews)

49.4 mi

This restaurant had good food, but was pretty overpriced given the size of the dishes and general…read moreflavors. If it was half the price, it would be an easier yes to rec! Good place for a date night if cost isn't an issue. My husband and I enjoyed after dinner drinks here multiple nights, and this was a better bang for our buck to enou the ambiance without spending top dollar.

While staying at the Elms for our one year wedding anniversary, we decided to eat an early dinner…read moreat Three Owls. The restaurant is beautiful, there is the main floor and then a second floor above with big windows, letting in a lot of light. We ordered the jumbo shrimp cocktail and the bread service to start. I was so impressed with the size of the shrimp as well as the warm, freshly baked bread and the Boursin cheese butter. My entrée was just as delicious, linguine with clams. The clams were sweet and cooked perfectly, and the linguine had a fresh taste of lemon. Three Owls is the perfect addition to your stay at the Elms.

Bar area

Shrimp Cocktail

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Fireplace

Bobs Place

5.0(1 review)

28.7 mi

amazing food! small place 5 minutes off I35…read more best chicken parm with home made marinara. Philly steak with fish steak. worth pulling off for

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Great pie!!! Great all around food but best for pie:) great staff friendly service!!!!!!!!!

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