Stopped in for lunch at the Iron Skillet inside Joplin 44 and it was exactly what we needed after a…read morelong morning on the road. Iron Skillets are pretty common at truck stops, but this one really stood out for the service and consistency. Hot food, quick service, and our drinks were never empty. It's always such a nice break to sit down and enjoy a real meal instead of grabbing deli or fast food. The menu is familiar, the portions are solid, and everything came out fresh and fast. Great staff, great service, and a perfect spot to relax for a bit before getting back on the highway. We'll definitely be stopping again.

Quick Review: Overall 3 stars, because it's a chain,…read moredoesn't matter if it's a Denny's or an I-Hop, the food is pretty production line quality. If you've ever been to classic diners like the ones featured on Guy Fieri's such as Sam's #3 in Aurora Colorado (miss those days living out in the Rockies), then you know that special something when you sit down and all the locals come out and congregate for brunch...well didn't get that feel here. However, 5/5 stars to the chef. Let me explain. And don't get me wrong, the server was fantastic. The setting was in the retail section of the Joplin Petro Truck Stop, being a fairly dim but rather quiet corner. In all my years of trucking, on the road, whether it be at a Denny's in a truck stop, or a Black Bear diner, Waffle House, another Iron Skillet, or i-Hop, whenever I order medium rare on a steak, it would always end up on opposite ends of the spectrum-- either very well done OR bloodshot rare. So when my server brought me a true medium rare steak, there was this aura of sacredness to it. I simply didn't expect the chef was going to make it to that likeness...and he proved me wrong. It just shows, that there are still individuals on planet Earth that know how to grill up an everyday New York steak and not destroy it. , Thank you Jesus this art form is still alive and well. But of course going back to the quality and satisfaction levels of eating the food, I still want to stick to a 3. It's a truck stop, it's a chain, it tastes very manufactured production line quality. Like if you walked into any Flying J or Pilot, whatever they have in the hot food trays, it's on par with that. Basically the Caesars Salad, the Mashed Potatoes, but the steak was how a New York strip would taste but on the saltier side. Until next time, maybe I'll check out that other diner in Barstow CA on route 66

They have moved to Oswego! We Stopped in for lunch today. I had the cajun burger and fried okra. It…read morewas lip smacking good. And because I don't know when to stop i also had the bread pudding for dessert, which was very good too.

Good service, I had to pay for water. Ended up Spending 60 dollars on 2 entrees only off the…read moreregular menu I also found in shell in the fried oysters (made me sick), the gator bites are okay. Sure to say I'm not coming back here.

Came for the all you can eat Crab legs. First ones in at 4:00pm seated and greeted by Jennifer our…read moreserver. Took during and food order and off to the buffet. Lots of choices. Sampled a little of each I thought I would like. Music was from the casino and was not real loud. Tables and seats were clean and well maintained. Food was goooood. Service was awesome. I don't understand these bad reviews unless the patron was having a bad day. Thanks Jennifer Stewart for a wonderful experience.

OMG!!! Went in at 12:40pm on a Tuesday, for lunch. Was a…read moreterrible experience. Food was unappetizing and almost inedible. Half of the food was empty and the other half was cold and rubbery. If I had known there was another option at the casino I wouldn't have wasted my money on the buffet. It was gross.

Clean, fast, friendly and tasty! I must say I was pleasantly impressed with the service, food and…read morevalue!

Very nice, homely, well lit ambiance. Going in gives you hometown diner vibes. Everyone was nice…read moreand friendly! We tried the catfish, fried chicken, fries, corn and slaw. Oh and the fried pickles were seasoned to perfection. I would give it another go! The fried chicken had a homemade coating that was really crispy and flaky just like I like it. It was also very juicy. Catfish could've been fried a little harder but was still good.

Great buffet at a great price, I always come here when I visit friends in the area. Homestyle good…read moreand friendly service.

The food was ok. I can't eat a lot of things because they add onions when cooking. I know most…read morepeople like onions but the onions don't like me. They had chicken livers. But they were cold. Salad was okay and the desert bar was good. The service was good. The staff was nice. That is a plus for sure. We will go back again sometime.

Good food and selection ! Good service and help if you go hungry it's your fault !!!!read more

We were in today Friday February 27th at 10am. I am being generous giving it two stars. The only…read morereason I am giving it two stars is because the omelet my husband had cooked in front of him was good. That's where it ends. So much of the food looked like it had been reheated from the day before and I didn't take any of those items. The French toast was so dry I had trouble cutting it with a fork. They started bringing out the lunch food so I thought I would that a try hoping for better. The piece of meatloaf I got was mostly filler with a little meat. It had a really funky taste. The cake I got, I think it was a mocha cake or something like that was also very strange. As their prices go up and up they are getting more cheap food in that they no longer have to cook themselves. After spending nearly $30 I barely ate. Today was the final straw. We will not be back again. They are officially crossed off our list.

Great Breakfast Spot!…read more I'll start by admitting--I'm not usually a breakfast person. I like it fine, but I'd often rather wait until lunch to start eating for the day. We stopped here on our way back to Tulsa from Branson, and I'm so glad we did! My son had the pancake platter, which he absolutely loved. But the real star? The breakfast sliders. Oh my goodness--these are the BEST breakfast sandwiches I've ever had. The bread is perfect--fluffy on the inside, slightly crispy on the outside. I chose the sausage (bacon and ham are also options), and it was delicious. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the cheese paired beautifully. You get two sliders per plate and can choose your side bread item--I went with the house potatoes, which were seasoned perfectly and had the same delightful fluffy-yet-crispy texture as the bread. I could only eat one slider myself and brought the other home for my husband--he texted me the next morning saying it was just as amazing. Our waitress (I'm sorry I forgot her name!) was so kind and welcoming. The place is small and charmingly decorated, adding to the cozy vibe. All in all, we had the best breakfast. This is definitely a must-stop and a place I'll recommend to anyone traveling this way. Highly recommend!

The food was horrific. The sausage was in rabbit pellet form, and the pancakes were rubber and…read moretasteless as well. Service was good.

Breakfast and lunch buffet are wonderful. Service is amazing, sometimes we order from the menu and…read moreit's delicious as well. Eat there often and have never had a bad experience!

Family owned restaurant with southern comfort food. Reasonably priced. Great service and beyond…read moredelicious. Will be going back soon.

I have no damn clue what "Jessica" from "Zebra Strings" was talking about in her review. I was here…read moreat the same time at watched the staff killing themselves with two bus loads of kids in addition to massive amounts of adults. Every tray was carried for every diner with a greeting and a smile. What I saw was hard-working people keeping every drink full. The guys behind the buffet had to constantly deal with kids standing in the way as they carried hot food from the kitchen. No one was rude or even short with anyone patrons. My waitress, Jacqueline, was so very sweet. She kept my drinks full and got me extra plates. Don't listen to the hateful comments on here. This place had great, fresh food with awesome service. I plan to always come back in the future. Next time I'll try the omelet station. It looked amazing!

Food is very good. Clean area and people are nice!! Our waiter David was super attentive and nice…read more!!! This will definitely be a spot we are coming back too