Been many times. Excellent service and food every time. Ask for the daily special..the frisco melt…read moreis great and the chicken fried chicken on Sundays is amazing.

Frisco Bar and Grill is one of those places that commits hard to a theme and then gently asks the…read morefood to catch up later. The concept is genuinely fun: you sit down and feel like you've boarded a vintage rail car, complete with that "on the way to somewhere better" energy. Unfortunately, the illusion peaks a bit earlier than the appetizers. After seeing glowing Yelp reviews, we arrived expecting small-town culinary magic. What we got felt more like Amtrak dining car, but the train is delayed and the kitchen is understaffed. Service was pleasant--no complaints there--just moving at the leisurely pace of a scenic rail tour through the Midwest. The food itself lands firmly in the "fine, technically edible" category, which is not what you hope for when the internet has promised greatness. The highly praised wings arrived absolutely committed to their sauce--gloppy enough that you start wondering if the chicken was merely an accessory. A light brushing and sauce served on the side would have kept things from turning into an edible slip-and-slide. The French onion soup also took a creative detour from tradition. Swiss cheese instead of gruyère sets the tone, and from there it becomes less "soup" and more "onion-forward gravy experiment." After a couple bites, the rest felt like a suggestion rather than an obligation. The roast beef sandwich leaned heavily into bread architecture while treating the roast beef like an optional insert. The meat itself had a distinctly packaged deli-cold-cut energy--efficient, but not exactly artisanal. Even the house salad managed to surprise, featuring tiny cheese pellets that suggest innovation in texture design, if not necessarily in enjoyment. And then there's the atmosphere note: smoky in a general sense, just not in the dining room--so you get ambiance without full immersion. The only real head-scratcher, though, is the level of restriction around what guests can bring in--at one point making you feel like your own onions might be considered contraband. It's a rare dining experience where you leave thinking, "I wasn't allowed to improve my meal, and somehow I still considered it." In the end, if this represents top-tier dining in Cuba, Missouri, then Michelin inspectors might want to keep the train rolling straight through without stopping. It's not a disaster--just a very enthusiastic theme restaurant where the theme outruns the kitchen by a few stations.

It was a fast friendly lunch love the burgers. The atmosphere was on…read more great just a friendly diner.

BLT combo was good. I really wanted turkey but they were out. Waitress was friendly. Decrease in…read morestar is due to the lack of turkey and women's restroom being out of order. Everything else was good

I like this place for a few reasons. The food is the best food of this type in cuba…read more The burger is good and so are the pepper fries. Side salad is good. Fried chicken is good. It's smoking is the only downside I can think of... I would give this a 4 star but I believe the over all ranking needs to go up for this place bc it's underrated.

The food here is good, for sure. However, I only gave 3 stars because the whole place smells like…read morecigarette smoke & the prices have gone up from the menu posted on yelp. It's dark & smoky & there's slot machines all along one wall. The waitress was sweet & the food was good; the rest leaves much to be desired.

Shelly's is a great local place to eat. We were taking a trip west on I-44 and heard about this…read moreplace. It's not right next to the interstate but worth the find. It's small but service is great and the food comes out fast. I had some great biscuits and gravy, coffee was good, one of my friends had eggs SSU and bacon, said it was good. Worth the stop.

The food was great me and my girlfriend enjoyed it we will come back for sure highly recommendread more

Hot Wings. Huge Burgers cold beer. Brian cooks when u order so everything is hot and freshread more

Good sized bar with lots of additional seating! Quite a few round tables that would hold 8 - 10…read morepeople (that is not something you see a lot, but I know our group would appreciate a place like this in KC). No smoking which was a huge plus considering that our search for dinner (while driving), came up with a lot of places that still allowed smoking inside. I have to compliment them on their brewed tea. So many times, a restaurant will say fresh brewed and they just serve freshly made instant. That is not the same! This was authentic and freshly made. Hubby ordered the Fireman's Fish and I had the cheesy chicken sandwich. We also tried the spiral chips based on the server's recommendation. Everything was great and that basket of chips was pretty addicting and definitely worth ordering. Definitely worth a stop!

Always happy to have an excuse to drive to St. James from Waterloo, Illinois…read more The food always tastes great. The service is top-notch. The staff is friendly. The decor is lovely. And Sybill always makes us feel welcome. What's not to like?

My wife and I travel 2 hours to eat at this restaurant, laid back great food just a beautiful place…read moreto have a wonderful dinner. Casual but not sloppy dress code, great wine selection to boot we just love this place, never have had a bad experience.... thank you guys!

Positive- big open seating, outdoor seating, food is good…read more Negative- staff..smile, greet people..don't make me feel like I am an inconvenience

Came here to support local breweries as so many of them seemed to be struggling. My husband had a…read morebeer flight - 47 Chevy, Elusive (IPA), Amber, and Mule. The price is very reasonable ($8). The 47 Chevy was light and sweet, Elusive was hoppy and citrusy, Amber was malty and caramel-y, and Mule was sweet and syrupy. I had blackberry mead and it was my first time trying mead. This one was light and sweet. If you are vegetarian they have black been burger and portobello mushroom burgers. The fries were fries in beef tallow and it tasted like bacon. I told my husband he needs to run 2 miles after eating the fries. Plenty of parking and indoor and outdoor seatings.

I've been to the Public House many times and love it. The interior looked especially cool--super…read morefestive and decorated for Christmas. The beers are great--especially the IPAs, wheats and stouts. The food is very good as well--my favorite is the jalapeño Mac and cheese bite appetizer but the burgers, salads and pizza are also good. I like to sit at the bar and the bartender that is there most of the time is awesome--so helpful, friendly and efficient. However, the service yesterday was very lacking. We counted 11 staff members just standing around and talking to each other while totally ignoring us. Three were at the end of the bar and we sat there for about 5-10 minutes before the bartender came out from the kitchen and gave us a menu. We were the only ones sitting at the bar and it would have been nice if one of those three employees had told us that the bartender would be coming out soon or at least give us a menu. The bartender was very good though--quite friendly and helpful--she gave us several samples of beer and food recommendations. We ordered the bites and a mushroom Swiss burger which came out exceedingly fast and both were very good. We had several Giddy Goats which were super tasty and cold...my boyfriend isn't a huge fan of stouts but he loved this one! We checked out the store on our way out and my boyfriend decided to buy a six-pack to go. He went back to the bar, holding his wallet out to pay but all the employees just ignored him for several minutes so he got tired of waiting and left without buying it. We don't understand why there were so many employees milling around doing nothing and ignoring patrons? Are the employees not taught to cover various tasks? Even so, they should be aware of the customers' needs and find the employee responsible for that task. I could understand if it was super busy but it was a Sunday afternoon and the place was nearly empty . I love this place and will continue to be a regular customer but hope for much better service next time!

Tasty food here! Initially declined sitting outside on the patio because I figured road noise from…read morethe interstate would be horrible, but found out it was laid out well and we enjoyed our food and drinks on the patio. The service was very good. A friend and I shared some tacos and an order of wings (which were tastier than the tacos). Makes for a nice stop before heading away from the interstate where restaurants are fewer and farther between. Reasonably priced.

Good, but not the best I've ever had. I guess I'm spoiled with the burgers I've had all over the…read moreworld. The place was nice and clean and the staff friendly. I enjoyed the think bread and I'm a sucker for tater tots. I'd eat here again, and probably try one of their specialties.

Traveling through Missouri we were in the mood for a burger. We found this quaint " little gem " in…read morethe midst of St. James , MO. I came across this Slow cooked Italian Beef sandwich. I had to try it. Let me tell you! If you're in the mood for comfort food that hits all the right notes, look no further than the Slow-Cooked Italian Beef Sandwich at Rich's Famous Burgers. This hearty classic is the kind of sandwich that stops conversations. Tender, slow-roasted Italian beef is piled high onto a fresh, crusty hoagie roll that holds up beautifully under the weight of all that juicy, flavorful goodness. The meat is seasoned to perfection--rich with garlic, oregano, and a hint of red pepper--and soaked in its own savory jus that takes hours to build and seconds to fall in love with. What takes it over the top? A generous layer of melted provolone cheese, subtly sharp and buttery, blanketing the beef in creamy decadence. This beef sandwich is a symphony of textures and bold, satisfying flavors. Pair it with a side of crispy fries or a simple salad, and you've got yourself a great meal. Although not original to Missouri it's a have to have at this place. It's a must-have for sandwich lovers.

Wonderful new spot on the way to Ozark Outdoors !!! Opened in May with mismatched chairs and…read moreadorable tables. Breakfast was hot , fast and tasted like something your mom would make on a Saturday morning. Pancakes are huge and breakfast burrito looked amazing . You gotta get here !!