I'm in this part of the country in the Ozark mountains that I visit every year for about 15 years…read moreor so usually on a Monday for a few days and this place is never open. it's 17 years old. I did the end of the week this time and teds was open so I stopped by with high hopes. I ordered the rib dinner with two sides, potato salad and beans. As far as the sides go the potato salad was that good thick commercial with the crunchy bits of veggies in it, very thick and tight which I like. The baked beans were hard to tell because they weren't mush and the sauce was thick but not to sweet but it lacked any smokey flavor form the meats or smoker. The place is a walk up run down shack with a walk up window next to like weathered 50 year old picnic tables that are rotting away and falling apart. The ribs looked very dark, dry as F#%k burnt to a crisp. Yes they were dry/hard and the ends were not eatable so in the garbage they went. The sad part is that they had good flavor and if they were fresh/not old and dried out they would have been possibly very good. Old/hard/candied ribs are not very good but I'm off to Kansas City for a famous bbq place which I hope is better. I suppose if it's all you got and the other meats might be better in the middle of nowhere I might go back but I don't live there and I have better options.

By far the VERY BEST BBQ .Ribs were so tender my 18 month old daughter ate to the bone. Service was…read moreexcellent and the sauce is AMAZING.

Stopped in for nachos the other day, hadn't had them in years. They used to be one of my favorite…read morethings. Guess they have changed how they make them, like forgetting to put much meat on there. If you are wanting lots of beans, some cheese and bbq sauce and chips then these are the nachos for you!! What a huge disappointment!!! I'm hoping the sandwiches haven't changed also but won't order the nachos again.

I'm not from that part of the country and was driving through Poplar Bluff at opening time one…read moreFriday. The reviews were very positive, so I drove a bit out of my way to find Mike & Zack's, which was a bit of a hole in the wall, nearly always a good sign for me. I was the first customer of the day as the door was locked when I tried to enter. Must say I was a bit disappointed. For the pulled pork BBQ sandwich, there was an upgrade to more meat, which I did. I ordered baked beans as my side. Well, the upgrade to large was surprisingly small. The beans came in an extremely small container. There was one choice of sauce, which was OK, but I like a little more kick. Couldn't eat two bites of the sandwich as they were gristle. The decorations with all their awards was impressive. Maybe it was because it was so early in the day, but the bar was set pretty low.

Quick service and helpful ... Had the brisket dinner, the…read moremeat was good and moist, lots of flavor and I was glad to see it was covered in sauce , gave my the chance to taste all the sauces on the table. And the free soft serve ice cream sure hit the spot. Thank you

The burger was flavorless. It is loud, crowded. Greasy windows. Fries were dull. Very expensive.read more

Since there were a lot of chain restaurants on the main drag in Dexter, this looked like the…read moreleast-crowded place to choose from (as far as mom-and-pop businesses). But the service was great and so was the food. The only downer was that my first choice (the pork steak) they were out of. So I went with the ribs, plus fries and fried corn-on-the cob. They had a couple great sauces to choose from. Fountain drinks are available. Very low selection of dessert but I was full by the time I walked out of the place. Highly recommend and I would love to try some of their other menu items next time in town! Don't be fooled by the outside of the building...it obviously looks like a former fast-food joint.

Went in for a quick lunch and the service and food were of excellent quality. Friendly staff,…read moretables were bussed and clean immediately.

While traveling from Middle Tennessee to SW Missouri, Sikeston fell at about lunch break time…read more Because of Dexter's easy access from the highway we chose to stop. We were greeted warmly by several staff members. There was no line and the clerk at the counter was very helpful answering questions about the menu. Our order was taken, including special requests, and we chose a table. The dining room is a little tired and the building could be 50 years old or more. The A/C worked and the tables were clean. The order arrived in a very reasonable time. The order came out perfectly with all the requests granted. The meal was very good and enjoyable. Soft serve ice cream is a bonus.

You order at the counter, get your own drinks and find a table. Staff will bring the food out when…read moreit is ready. We tried asking questions, but were just told "I don't work in the kitchen, I just bring food out". Food was ok, but overall, this is not a place I feel the need to return to.

Best BBQ ever.... The"ORIGINAL" LOG. NOT AN IMITATION.... What you eat today.....was cooked today…read more Began eating with John in 1976.

This is some of the best food we've had since coming to Missouri. Great flavors and good service…read more They need to come to Cape Girardeau and show 'em how it's done. Worth the drive.

We stopped at the The Fishin' Pig for dinner while travelling through…read more The restaurant has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. It seems like a great spot for groups of friends and families, with a welcoming vibe. Our server, KK, was very friendly and attentive, making sure we had everything we needed. The food was good, with generous portions that definitely gave us the energy we needed for the rest of our drive. The pork steak was a standout for me--well cooked and full of flavor. I also really enjoyed the fried green tomatoes, which were crispy and satisfying. All in all, The Fishin' Pig is a good place for a laid back, hearty meal.

1 Star -- Spoiled Burger and Very Concerning Response…read more My friend and I stopped at Fishin' Pig in Poplar Bluff for supper tonight around 5 PM. What started as an ordinary dinner turned into a very concerning food-safety experience. I ordered the Holy Cow Burger, and my friend ordered the brisket po boy with an extra order of fries. His sandwich did not seem to be brisket at all--it appeared to be pot roast and contained a huge piece of fat. He also never received the extra fries he ordered; the portion he received was no larger than mine. We had the missing fries removed from the bill. The much bigger problem was my burger. I immediately smelled that the meat was spoiled when it arrived. My friend smelled it as well. I took only a couple of very small bites and stopped eating it. I sent it back and, understandably, had completely lost my appetite and didn't order anything else. We told our waitress what was wrong. Unfortunately, she did not seem particularly concerned and mostly shrugged it off. It also appeared that the kitchen staff had not been made aware of the problem. Things became even more concerning afterward. My friend posted about our experience on Facebook, and the manager responded almost immediately. The manager then checked the burger meat in the kitchen and apparently discovered that the meat was indeed spoiled and disposed of all of it. That is a serious food-safety failure. I'm an older man, and spoiled food can potentially cause significant illness, especially for older customers and those with health conditions. The fact that management ultimately found the meat bad enough to discard it makes the situation even more troubling. An elderly couple was actually ordering burgers as we were leaving. I sincerely hope they noticed the odor and did not eat the same meat. Thankfully, I only consumed a couple of tiny bites. Hopefully that will spare me from any health consequences, but I shouldn't have to wonder whether a meal I ordered at a restaurant is going to make me sick. The food quality was poor, the extra fries were never delivered, and most importantly, spoiled meat was served to a customer. Even more troubling was the apparent lack of urgency when the problem was initially reported. Fishin' Pig needs to take this very seriously. Food safety isn't something a restaurant can afford to shrug off. I will not be returning, and I strongly recommend that management review its food-handling, inspection, and employee-reporting procedures.

This BBQ is awesome. Tried it at a local event. The line to try this BBQ was long but as good as…read morethe food was, it was not a surprise.

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Love Dexter Queens Cheese burgers fries are the bomb.com love there cyclones shakes they are very…read morefriendly very polite the service is superb love Dexter Queen

This place has gone so so downhill! Last time we were there, they messed up our ice cream orders…read more We had to wait 15mins for them to replace them & no refund at all.

I left my phone at the cabin because there was no service & I regret that because I didn't get…read morephotos of our DELICIOUS food or the chance to write the review that Wally B's deserves 5 years ago. SERVICE: We were greeted right as we entered by Bev who made us feel like we'd known each other our whole lives. She walked us through the menu, gave us suggestions, brought us ice cold beers within 90 seconds of ordering & was just an absolute gem of a hospitality professional. She had great table side banter & once we hit the food coma she got us our check quickly so we could go back to the park & pass out. THE FOOD: We ordered way too much & Bev warned us but we ate Wally B's leftovers cold for 2 days & if that doesn't tell you everything you need to know...everything from the alligator to the St Louis style ribs were DELICIOUS. The ambiance was better before the renovation & I heard that Bev passed away. We'll be back but "Wally B's" before the facelift will always be our favorite culinary memory of Missouri.

If you have ever been to Piedmont/wayne county/Sam A Baker state park you realize the amount of…read moredining options are not as many as they are in other places. Do not let that fool you this place would've bus anywhere the food is so good. The seafood is really the highlight. I can honestly say I've never had anything at Wally's that wasn't delicious. I typically try something new each time, and have never regretted it. Service is slow sometimes, not because of the wait staff but because everything is cooked to order and they will run behind. Despite this, this is a favorite when I'm in the area. Wally's deserves a chance if you are in the area.