Late Mother's Day celebration and we had planned to go to a brewery around this area. We weren't comfortable with how many people were there (covid19) so went right to Yelp to look for another location with a patio. Midway was close and I called ahead to learn the patio was OPEN! We pretty much stayed the day here! We sat outside, enjoyed the patio weather, had a few buckets of beers and mixed drinks. Had a couple appetizers and ended up ordering dinner as the day went into night. Here's why you should go to Midway: -outdoor patio -drink specials -food tasted GREAT! -pricing was on point -live band Saturday nights -tables are distanced -friendly service With all that said you are probably wondering why I docked them a star... There were a few inconsistencies with service. I called ahead about the patio and they said it was open. When we arrived and asked to sit at the patio we were told there was no service on the patio so we'd have to come inside to the bar for service. At this point a server volunteered to provide us service outside! Nice! However, another group ended up sitting on the patio as well and employee #1 served them with patio service... Our waitress was very friendly but she didn't know the answer to any question I asked her...such as: what all is on the philly cheesesteak pizza? She responded by saying she didn't know because no one ever orders it. I had to ask her if she could ask inside and let me know, etc. Again, she was super friendly but not knowledgeable. In the meantime a catfish dinner came out to someone else and I decided I must have that dinner! read more

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I went to midway last weekend with a group of friends. It was not good. It's the first time I ever ate somewhere with that many people and everyone's food was bad. Not cooked all the way or just tasted wierd. One person's food smelled like it was rotten. One girl got a salad and it was warm. The lettuce was wilting the salad was so warm. I got fries that where so under cooked they where hard and still cold in the middle. . it also took forever to get our food. It wasn't busy. There were two other tables and it took us over an hour to get our food. O/10 will not be coming back. read more

I didn't have the greatest experience here. They were busy and shorthanded. I had to ask for the drink I ordered 5 times before finally getting it. I ordered a pizza and it was the cheesiest pizza I've ever had in my life. Some might appreciate that, but not me. It was supposed to be Buffalo Chicken, but you could barely tell. It was like a CHEESE pizza. Anyway, now that I've seen other reviews and see that they do BREAKFAST, I wouldn't mind giving them another try... read more

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I made a carry out order over the phone. I was asked to pay with a debit card over the phone if I wanted to place an order which was ok. I ordered the Chicken Penne Alfredo ADD SHRIMP! She asked me if I wanted to chicken on the side and I told her I wanted both chicken and shrimp in the pasta. I showed up 25 minutes after placing my order and had to wait inside for another 20 minutes to receive my order. I did not receive chicken and minimal shrimp. Most of the 'shrimp' were just tails with no body. The best part of the dish was the garlic cheesy bread (not pictured because I gobbled it up)! read more

Midway Bar & Grill - Supposed to be Chicken penne Alfredo w/ shrimp - Bars Near Me - Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

Swung by Midway for lunch while winery hopping in Ste. Gen... my best friend lives in Cape Girardeau and I'm in St. Louis, so we are highly amused that we can eat at a place called Midway that's directly in between both of us. It's the little things. Hooooly dead animals everywhere. Just be aware ahead of time if you can't hang. There is also apparently a very popular gun raffle that I chose to opt out of. It's a very, very casual place, so be prepared for the service to echo that as well. I decided to get the reuben, and it was pretty good! Lots of good stuff on that sandwich, and the fries were great as well. They make decent mixed drinks, and that's really all you can ask for at a place like Midway. I'm sure we'll meet here again for a casual lunch & superb people watching! read more

I am highly amused by the first review of this establishment, because with all honesty, it couldn't be further from the truth. I have eaten at Midway on many occasions, and without a doubt have had an enjoyable experience each and every time. Given the fact that the majority of the clientele that frequent the place are bikers, hunters and blue collar workers and their families, the rustic wood walls, stairs, and assorted animal kills mounted on the wall give the place great look and make your eating an entertaining experience. I have had burgers, salads, and popcorn shrimp as my lunch / dinner fare, and haven't been disappointed yet. the service has been great as well, with waitresses that serve with a smile, keep your glasses filled, and follow up to see how things are and if you need anything. its not a quiet place, but considering it is a bar/ grill the atmosphere is pretty much self explanatory, if your looking for a quiet place to dine, you will do better someplace else, if your looking for a quick, inexpensive meal, then look no further than the Midway... read more

Midway Bar & Grill - Bars Near Me - Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

Have been here twice, well more like three since 2 & 3 were before and after a camping trip. First time they were extremely packed with a poker run ending at the bar and plenty of people having fun and drinking and eating. Even with the crowd we were waited on promptly and given ample time to decide on what we wanted. As usual at a new location for a first time I always get a burger of some kind and always medium-rare to see how good the kitchen staff is. My wife also ordered a burger but she ordered medium well as normal. Pleasantly surprised that both burgers came out cooked exactly as ordered. Both well seasoned with generous toppings and sides of chips that were perfectly cooked being crispy but not burnt. Second trip was just drinks before heading out to camp at Hawn State Park for the night, but again prompt service with the correct amount of attention from the wait service. Third trip was the next morning were we arrived at 10:30 and given the option of the breakfast buffet or the full menu, this was a nice option for the time of day it was. As with the first time the orders were made correctly and the service was spot on. I can't compliment the service enough as everyone was friendly and attentive and the service was spot on. This location will become a regular stop on our way home from a night of camping at the local park for sure. read more

I like to support local businesses so that they survive Covid, however, this is a place that doesn't deserve to survive. I waited over 30 minutes for a take-out burger, and within minutes into my drive home, I checked the meal. The fries were cold and soggy, and the burger was not hot. When I called to advise them of the poor quality, they were very unapologetic. They would not refund any of my money. I've given them several tries, and this was the LAST straw. I will never set foot in this place again. Be warned of poor quality and terrible service. read more

The midway bar and grill was very clean and nicely decorated; the vibe is very midwestern with an outdated feel. The menu had a bit of variety but still very home style cooking. We ordered a Midways sub and it was not very fresh, the turkey tasted like it was bought at dollar general, and the lettuce that came with it was so wilted it was almost brown. We also got the loaded fries which were omg not good. The fries themselves were good but all of the toppings were all in one big clump on the top of the fries. The cheese barely melted onto any of the fries and the only fries that even had any toppings on them were the ones on the very top. Also the service was nice and no one was rude, but the efficiency was not at its finest. read more

Welcome to Ste. Genevieve county's redneck hangout headquarters! Seriously be prepared for animal heads on almost every inch of the walls; smoke filled air; camouflage hats, shorts, skirts, and shirts; drunken debauchery; and a gun of the month raffle. Apparently this is also the place to be if you're getting married, having a birthday or celebrating your latest deer head mounting and don't want to leave the middle of nowhere to celebrate. That's just a summary. I am not kidding. The food sucks. We have lake property nearby and came here looking for entertainment (which we clearly got from said sightings above) and because we heard that the food was great. Lies, all lies. The onion rings were the best thing they had but were still very sub par compared to our beloved "The Anvil" restaurant in downtown Ste. Gen. Our basket of fries looked like they were half eaten. The elk burger (supposed to be very lean) tasted like a freezer burned slab of meat that was microwaved and thrown on a mini sized bun with unmelted cheese. I would have been more satisfied while sober at white castle if you know what I mean... The only positives...they have a ski ball machine and they had a kick ass band that started playing at 9. They totally rocked and we would have stayed to listen but feared for our lives as there were gun of the month ads posted as well as drunks everywhere. Drunk people and potential concealed weapons in the same room don't mix well with us. If you don't expect much you just might be impressed. Culture shock achieved. Midway 1, Jenny 0. read more

I couldn't disagree more with the first review - no offense Jenny... Friends and I stopped here shortly after leaving St. Louis and headed to Chaumette for a wedding. Having passed all the other fast food places we suddenly realized we were starving and needed to eat... Midway pops up in my Yelp nearby places feature. After reading the first review we were skeptical but did not have another option - we were not disappointed! Is the food spectacular, no, but it's bar food which we all agreed was great! No one in our group complained about their order, ranging from burgers, to grilled cheese, to fried shrimp, and appetizers. Our waitress was very nice and hospitable and accommodated all of our orders and requests. Being "city folk' the animal heads all over can be a little strange but we thought it gave this place it's charm. Doubt we'll ever be back to those neck of the woods but if we are, I would stop at Midway again. What prevents me from giving it a 5 star rating is that patrons are still allowed to smoke inside (but this is true all over MO). Having smoke allergies and being used to places where restaurant smoking is banned, this was a little difficult to get over. But all in all a great place! Clean, quick, and yummy bar food at great prices! read more

Stopped in after an overnight hike at Hawn State park and enjoyed breakfast and coffee. Decent country breakfast menu and great service. Will be making this a regular post hike stop for carbs! read more

A great find! We enjoyed lunch on the patio after hiking at Hawn Park. Tasty burger and chicken sandwich, cold beers! Good service, reasonably priced. read more

We live in St. Louis more down shooting pictures of elephant rock. We heard about this place having great fried chicken. We asked around and we were told the name of the restaurant. It's a big nice open floor plan restaurant. Fried chicken is better than most but not the best. The waitresses were all very nice and friendly. The salad bar was less expected. Overall if you're in the area and love fried chicken I would recommend it especially to the gentleman of chicken. And you know who you are!! read more

Waitresses were extremely good but they only have 1 cook and we waited over 2 hours for a chicken wrap and fries. While other large groups came in and received their food before us. read more

Stopped by when bopping down 55 on our way to New Orleans... the burger was the best! The wait staff was so nice.. Missouri friendly. The homemade chips not so much.. very disappointing. So to be fair 4 stars..Yelp never steers us wrong. read more

Me and my family were already in the area from hiking at Pickle Springs Park and decided to stop in for a late lunch and early dinner. The inside country theme decor was cute and set a great relaxed atmosphere. The service and the food was also good. We didn't go outside, but it looked like they had outdoor activities like volleyball that people were enjoying which was also cool to see. read more

The Fried Mushroom appetizer was wonderful with a light batter, fried golden brown and crispy. I had the Mushroom Burger with fries and my husband had the Swiss Chicken Sandwich with House fried chips. My burger was tasty but a little past well done. The fries are amazing. They have something on them that make them extra crispy on the outside while staying soft inside. My husband's Chicken Sandwich was good too, kinda like a Chicken Cordon Bleu Sandwich. A real, out of the way gem on Hwy 32. We'll definitely stop back by if we're in the area! read more

Great place. I always have a good time when I visit. Usually go for drinks and entertainment, but the food is good too!

I don't usually find myself midway between Farmington and Ste. Genevieve Missouri, but it's nice to know that I can grab a beer and some grub at Midway Bar & Grill. I'm not the deer hunter/country boy type, but I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this place. It's definitely not for everyone, but if you're a culture vulture type and want to see rural Missouri, then this is a great place to check out. The walls are lined with an impressive selection of mounted deer, elk, turkeys and various other animals. Almost everything inside is made of wood except for maybe the drinking glasses and forks. Our visit was on the weekend during lunch time, but I suspect this place would be a lot more fun on a Friday or Saturday night. I can visualize Midway as a wild place at nighttime with beer guzzling and rowdy bar fights and can just imagine getting my ass kicked after a few too many beers. Unfortunately the food isn't as interesting as the atmosphere. My grilled chicken sandwich consisted of a tough breast (probably cooked from frozen) topped with cheese, BBQ sauce and jalapenos. 2 stars for the food, but 4 stars for the cultural experience of country life in the St. Francois Foothills of Missouri. read more

Midway Bar & Grill - Ladies night on Fridays, 8pm to 1am, drinks $1.50 - Bars Near Me - Sainte Genevieve, Missouri

Friendly service, great food with a variety of choices, unique, rustic atmosphere, game area, outdoor patio seating, wide liquor selection, flat screens, and large seating area indoors read more

It's a country bar with spunk. Food has always been okay, but they need to do something about getting the food to you quicker. Would also be good to have some better specials since bar food is boring. read more

Anytime I go to visit my grandparents, this is the first place that I want to go. I love looking at all of the animals hanging on the wall while I wait for my food. I've only been for lunch but I've always had a pleasant experience with the service and food. read more

Mid-day on a Sunday. Servers were friendly and the place was fairly empty. Probably should have ordered a burger. Ordered the Midway sub which was ok. Wife ordered a Rueben and wasn't impressed. Never seen corned beef that looked like chopped steak. Not a bad experience just not what we expected. read more

Wanted to try a new place. Found the menu online, and drove 45 minutes to eat here. Omg. The service is very slow, but honestly wouldn't have minded that at all, if when we finally got our food 1 & 1/2 hours later it wasn't freaking frozen chicken patties on our sandwiches. My dad ordered chicken fried chicken, and it was the same disgusting chicken patty that was on our sandwiches (which by the way, were not even as good as a Mcchicken at McDonalds, which I think are disgusting). And waiting that long for frozen crap is unbelievable.. We will NEVER go back here.. The building is very nice, the food is HORRID...!!! read more

Great place to have a cold beer and some great food. Homemade specials are fantastic!

Everything I have had to eat there was great. The service was excellent the waitresses were very nice food was prepared by our friend Debbie H to perfection I would recommend going there to all my friends read more

Servers are usually friendly & attentive. Food is always good. Fair prices. Only real complaint would be it sometimes takes a long time to get food. Definitely worth a try. We go there regularly. read more

Jenny sounds like a city slicker who needs to keep her ass in brentwood, if you didnt want a down home country place or "redneck " as you call it then maybe you shouldnt stop at a place in Ste Gen county that says "Hunters welcome" on the big ass sign outside XD!!! All the things you said - "Seriously be prepared for animal heads on almost every inch of the walls; smoke filled air; camouflage hats, shorts, skirts, and shirts; drunken debauchery; and a gun of the month raffle" - Sounds pretty well perfect and my kind of people. If you dont like it go back to the city, never go back there, and give us "rednecks" one less bitching city priss to deal with :) read more

We're not from the area but we stopped here after hiking Pickle Springs. The interior was of course where we got our first impression... mounted deer, elk, bear, ect. Very rustic and interesting, and as a family of hunters/fishermen, we loved it. They offer lot of seating and an upstairs banquet room as well. We sat down and our waitress was pretty quick to the table and got our drink orders, then came back for the food orders in good time, she was friendly. Our group ordered 2 of the fried chicken dinners with green beans, salad and baked potato; and the 10 oz sirloin with green beans, salad and fries. Our salads were fresh, topped with shredded cheese, a few tomatoes and a couple slices of onion, and ranch on the side. They were fresh, however my only complaint about the salads is that the majority of the lettuce was the tough, white, somewhat bitter middle of the head of lettuce rather than the leafy green outer leaves. Croutons definitely would have been nice but not not a lot of places top with Croutons anymore it seems. We did get a basket of crackers though. Our food came in decent time as well, and we were pretty impressed. (We've had some disappointing food at restaurants lately.) The fries were good, they weren't homemade but they were crisp and seasoned well. The few bites of steak I stole from my husband were great; they did a very good job of enhancing the steak's natural flavor rather than smothering it with seasonings like I've experienced at many restaurants. I feel that it takes a lot more skill to make a steak taste so good on its own, rather than plastering it with spices, so for that...the chef who grilled that gets a big thumbs up! The green beans were decent, it would have been nice to have fresh green beans of course but for the price you can't expect that. I'd rather have my money go towards good meat than the beans to be honest. The baked potato was nice, it came with two packs of whipped butter and a pouch of sour cream. I'm fine with that, and the whipped butter is a lot better than those tiny little hard packs of unspreadable frozen butter like at cracker barrel. The fried chicken was great. Hot, good flavor and wasn't dried out. My only note on the chicken is that after a few bites the breading seemed just the slightest bit granular. But like I said, it was pretty darn good. It makes places like KFC look like a joke. No one else at the table commented on the breading feeling a bit granular, so maybe I'm just sensitive to it. I would definitely order again, but it would be a tough decision between that and the steak. Our check came and we got a couple boxes for leftovers and cups to take our drinks. All in all I would definitely recommend, and we'll definitely stop in again after hiking, or camping at nearby Hawn State Park. Good medium/large portions at a fair price, fun rustic atmosphere, and friendly staff. read more