The ladies at Black River Ice Cream Parlor are amazing! We came in right when they were closing and…read morethey still served us with a great dinner after being on the river all day. Definitely will be back!

From the owner: The Stray Cat Diner (Formerly The Black River Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe) Savory and Sweet! Delicious…read moreentrees, appetizers and side dishes prepared with great care and attention to detail. Ice Cream specialties, including sundaes, cones, and special desserts We also offer daily homemade specials.

This place is awesome...up in the woods...hidden away from it all. Plenty of space for a family…read moretrip or group outing. (We go every year for a friend's trip) Staff are super helpful and knowledgeable about the area...the floats...restaurants or whatever you need. Huge river beach area if you just want to grab a swim or sit in the water and watch all the people float by. Definitely worth the money and drive!

Been here several years now. We rent the cabin always have a great time . Staff very accommodating .read more

Last night's take out order was a complete opposite of our previous visit. Imagine my…read moredisappointment when I was looking forward to an order of wings only to find out that they don't sell them any longer. (I could not find an updated menu online and so had to resort to a spur of the moment alternative as I blundered and stammered my way through an order on the phone.). We were told 20 minutes. We arrived well within that parameter and still had to wait another 25 minutes before our food was ready. While waiting, I think my husband managed to memorize the entire inventory of the variety of alcohol displayed on the shelves. Apparently in the cooking process the cook hadn't timed the cooking of the hamburgers with the cooking of the shoestring potatoes resulting in cold burgers as well as cold fries. As my husband observed, the wait staff consisted of one cook and one person at the counter. We weren't the only folks waiting on an order, as people outside were waiting on a pizza that flopped miserably in the oven and was a do-over. We decided that Lenny's fell way short of the mark on this meal. I was looking forward to the Lenny's of yore. Where did it go? Will the real Lenny's please stand up?!

At the end of a long float, last thing you want to come back to camp and find is your hot ham and…read morecheese sandwich floating in lukewarm cooler water, ruined beyond saving. Lenny's was not only close and convenient, but gosh, the selection of munchies, hot sandwiches, and liquor is unmatched as far as my experience in the Ozarks goes. Highly recommended, whether you're looking for a cool drink on a hot day, or somewhere out of the rain to shelter your crying, waterlogged children after a long float, Lenny's is the place to go.

Chicken fried steak! Get it and you'll be a happy camper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

Great food and great people. Jack runs a top notch Business. .... ashley and Anja are the…read morebest bartenders around !!!

Tried them for dinner while camping at Stay Current River. Server was friendly and the prices were…read morefair. Very limited menu which seemed like most items came from the freezer. Chicken tenders and fries were ok. The Brat didn't seem fully cooked and the onion rings were over cooked with hardly no onion in them. Once again service was good. Our server was very cheerful and friendly. Not the best place to eat but it will save you a drive into town to find something else.

Everything was fantastic. We had breakfast on a Saturday. The place was packed but we still got…read morefantastic service and our food fairly quickly. My husband got the breakfast burrito which he demolished and I got the Philly omelette which was packed full of meat and cheese. We split the cinnamon roll waffle which has a cream cheese icing to die for. It's the best waffle we've ever had. I watched many fantastic looking goodies getting delivered to other tables. We will definitely return to try some of the other mouth watering options. Staff was attentive and super sweet. Glasses stayed full and we left stuff. The abbey is a beautiful building. Historical photos line the walls. It is definitely a worthy day trip. Don't forget to grab some baked goods to go. They have bread a pastries. My husband and I had a phenomenal meal and we will be back to sample more.

When the previous owners ran Thee Abbey, the food was sublime .. fresh everything! Roast beef was a…read morebeef roast, not sliced deli meat. New owners, nowhere near that level of excellence. I wanted a steak, perused the menu, saw something that said "Saintsbury Steak", "real Missouri beef", etc. $18, sounded like a steak to me. Turns out it was a tiny little SALSBURY steak!! On a bed of fake mashed potatoes. When I contacted the owner, told him I was misled by the description on the menu, was very disappointed in an $18 HAMBURGER on fake potatoes, he simply said he was sorry I felt that way, so sad. He said that was one of his best sellers. All I can say is his clientele must not have much to choose from. I'll NEVER go back there again. I sure miss the previous owners who cared what they served and how people liked it.

Half of my party are new to the area and we saw really good reviews for this place, so decided to…read moretry it. The staff were very nice, we sat outside to eat and enjoy the view. The food was good, I had the cheesesteak, but all I got on the sandwich was the meat, a very small amount of cheese and no mushrooms. The fries it came with were really good, crispy with a good taste. The sweet tea was very good! If we go again, I'll try a chicken dish, hopefully it will be better!

We love going to the Ironton area. First time here, and we loved it!…read more The food was very good, nice sized portions, our server was friendly and attentive. They have daily specials at a good price. The drinks are served in these huge cups-great souvenir! There are a few separate areas that look like they can be used for groups. Very clean, nothing fancy. We'll return!

Friendly staff, welcoming environment and great service. I'm so sad I didn't get to try the…read morepancakes. They looked incredible! This was a gem for sure!

Awesomeness burger, like a meatloaf. Get the double if you really want a big meal! Fries and loaded…read moretater tots are great as well.

Surprised by this place looks sad from the outside but once inside it's a great dive bar. It's…read morealso renamed so hopefully this goes through. Food menu is very limited but what's on there is very good. You want old fashioned bar with good food try this one out.

Traveling here from St. Louis and looking for a classic local establishment that serves great food…read moreand is unique in their offerings. 100% success. Great food, great service, very affordable, good hometown clientele. I must add they have great cocktail options. It seems like it's a tradition for locals to buy everyone a drink. I haven't had a drink bought for me since I was in college. You got to check this out.

Cute setup, has a bakery that you can sit and have a pastry and coffee. Then there is the gift shop…read morehas a lot of nice clothes, jewelry, and a lot of pictures. Then the restaurant is in another building. Menu has a lot to choose for everyone's liking.

Absolutely incredible restaurant. We eat here all the time and we have never been disappointed!read more