This place is so special. It is in the middle of a small town and unless you would know about it, it would not be a place you'd stop in at. This restaurant is known for the steaks and prime rib, excellent salads, desserts and adult beverages. We enjoyed garden salads, Caesar salads, prime rib with a baked potato, prime rib with mashed potatoes, filet mignon with a fried lobster tail, and a filet with mashed potatoes. The lettuce was so crisp, salad bowls were COLD, and croutons obviously house made. Our adult beverages were well crafted..old fashioneds and a Michael's mule with the added ingredient of lemoncello. All delicious. The dessert menu intrigued us, so for the table we ordered a slice of wedding cake, served with ice cream and whipped cream and a piece of chocolate thunder cake which was flourless but so decadent! Our waitress was lovely, additional table service staff filling water glasses and removing plates as needed. Just a wonderful meal ! If you have not been here for dinner, you need to make a reservation soon! It is pricey here but well worth the price! read more

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Tremendous meal. Excellent filet, battered lobster, sprouts, salad, and toasted ravioli. Even the house made French dressing. I will be back, somehow. Great service and very clean and inviting place. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Excellent Filet Mignon - 6 oz. Filet - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

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This is the best place in mid-Missouri for steak lovers! We have been there twice in the last couple months. The food is amazing from the jumbo shrimp, the Cesar salad, the voodoo salmon, filet mignon and of course the prime rib. Today we have the best appetizer of crab Rangoons. It's some kind of magic they are doing in the kitchen! Steak and salmon were cooked perfectly to order. The service staff is amazing! They are attentive, friendly and knowledgeable. This is a shining star in a small town. We drive an hour from Columbia and it's well worth it! It's a comfortable family atmosphere upscale menu special enough for your special occasion. Definitely don't judge this book by the cover - and keep driving by this gem! Don't miss out! Well worth the time and money. Busy at dinner time so make sure you get a reservation. read more

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Man, this is all the rage with the locals, but what a disappointment. I have it a 2 because the special Chilean sea bass was tasty (my husbands dish). But my petri-fried lobster was tough and boring. There were a couple apps - onion rings and mushrooms that were comparable to really good bar food. But nothing to brag about. Service was good and ambiance was just Eh. I doubt we'll be back. Too many other things to choose from in the STL area. I'll stay put. read more

I was really good. The onion rings are really good. The seasoning on everything just tastes really well done

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar is the perfect mix of roadside charm and date-night elegance. The food is great, but the real star is the White Wedding Cake--perfectly moist with just the right almond flavor. Worth the trip for that dessert alone! read more

Came here on a whim, for lunch, passing through town--ordered the Grilled chicken Fresh Greens salad and had their house vinaigrette--very tasty. Some leaves were a bit wilted but not enough to be off-putting. Service was okay; not like we needed much anyway. I'd go again if I was passing through. Not too noisy. read more

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We were seated quickly after arrival, but did make a reservation to be sure as our 5 month old was with us. They accommodated the stroller easily. I loved the salad as they brought dressing to the table and allowed you to have as much as you want of the dressing. Huge plus there as most do not. The croutons were fabulous. The steak is easily the best feature. I had the 12 oz. Filet mignon and it was fantastic. The breading on the lobster tail was the only negative. I would have rather had it normal without breading. The atmosphere is busy and a bit loud, but worth it. Great service. I highly recommend this restaurant, but be ready because it is also the most expensive within 60-100 miles. However, it was worth the money for the steaks alone. read more

Pear Tree is one of my favorites. Everything is so flavorful and fresh. So much if made fresh in house. Enjoy their salad dressing, croutons and always remember to order the onion rings as an appetizer read more

We stopped by the Pear Tree for a weeknight dinner when we were passing through Macon on a road trip. Our food was OK and crowd was lively, but warning that service is VERY slow. We ordered the caesar salad, voodoo salmon and 1/2 roasted chicken with Brussels sprouts and fries for sides. The fries were the best thing we ordered, crispy and flavorful. Our other dishes were solid, but nothing outstanding; I anticipated more based upon the elevated pricing. This is not a terrible option for a visit if you're in town, but allow time to hang out while food is being prepared. read more

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We eat at The Pear Tree (AJ's) a lot. It's our families favorite place for taking out-of-town guests, and celebrating special family memories. I have never had a bad experience at this restaurant most likely because of their high standard of excellence. This restaurant was founded by Albert Abbadessa, and now his son, Michael, runs the restaurant. The Ambiance is romantic, and the service is great! Our favorite waitress is Katie. Be sure to call ahead for reservations! The restaurant is only open Wednesday thru Saturday. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Batter Dipped Shrimp Prawns (4) - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

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What a great place. The atmosphere is great. I was on vacation and a friend took me. The food was amazing and service was fabulous. A must!! read more

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Pork tenderloin was incredible. I almost thought it was a chicken cutlet. Service was awful 7/6 at 8:30 pm. Yes I get it that you close at 9 but it wasn't an issue for the obvious local customers. Brunette waitress was more unpleasant than any I've ever had to sit through a meal with. We were traveling home and just wanted a meal that wasn't fast food but it was ruined by her acting like we were bothering her. Meanwhile a 30-something couple next to us ordered dessert at 9:15 as we had wrapped up and she was all over whatever they needed. To the owner, your place won't survive if you only cater to locals that come in occasionally. read more

Cute little restaurant at the intersection of highways 36 & 63, in Macon. Great upscale, country chic atmosphere with superior food. The portion are huge so you'll have take home if you don't split a meal. The piece' da resistance' is the salad dressing caddy with F O U R HOMEMADE salad dressings!!!!! I live to drive thru Macon do I can eat here. The dressings are simple ingredient made and delicious; ranch, French, blue cheese and house. Do yourself a favor and EAT HERE!!! read more

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If you're ever close to Macon or driving through, this is the place to stop. With a vast menu, it has options for everyone. The Caesar salad is a must, and the wedding cake is such a fun treat! I had the bolognese and it was absolutely delicious. This is a casual to semi formal place to enjoy a meal as a family, or a special date night. We sat at the bar and the service was great! read more

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Friend and I stopped here for lunch on the way home from Iowa. We had been there once before about five years ago. From start to finish everything was first rate. The restaurant was busy but we were immediately seated and drink orders taken. We started with onion rings which were some of the best I've had. We then had the salad and bread that comes with every meal. Their ranch dressing is to die for. My friend had the candied bacon burger and he said it was delicious. I had the breaded tenderloin sandwich which certainly did not disappoint. We both had fries with our sandwiches, also very good. Our waitress was Caiti and she did an absolutely amazing job. Though she had multiple tables she checked on us every time she passed by. If you are going through Macon Missouri, be sure to stop by for one of the best meals in town. One last thing, all said and done we were off the road for forty minutes total. You'll set in a fast food line that long and spend just about as much on food that doesn't even compare. Definitely worth the visit. read more

This place is soooooo good! Up front, I have to admit that I've never had their burgers or steaks. I hear they're awesome, but I can't get past their salads. Everything is super fresh. The croutons are homemade. And the salad dressing! OMG!!!!! They bring you a selection of four homemade dressings. I don't even like French dressing, but theirs is good. Still, I always go with the house vinaigrette or ranch. Service is fast and friendly. If anything, it's a bit pricey, especially for Macon. But, I think it's worth it. The building doesn't look like much from the outside, but the interior is really cool. You have to try this place! Don't drive through Macon. Stop here! read more

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the service was super good as soon as we walked in, we got seated in less than a minute and our drinks came fast. It looked really elegant in the inside. The food was amazing and our bus boy was the best we've ever had. I caught his name just in time, his name was Dallas. i really appreciated him being kind to my family. And again the food was delicious. I left a tip for the young man and he was so thankful, i will definitely be back again! read more

Great Service, Ambiance, food, dessert, and drink options. Loved that they had a few mocktail options as well. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Pistachio Dessert Mini & Double Chocolate Gooey - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

Great food, great service, quick, very clean, a little pricey but very expected with this caliber of an establishment. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

Unexpected dining pleasure on our trip to Ottumwa, Iowa. Best prime rib and wonderful service. We will stop in again. read more

Service is always great. I have never been disappointed with any dish. We are regular patrons. Great for that special occasion.

As I have said before Peter Lugers is the bar standard for steaks but Pear Tree /AJ's in little old Macon does a great job. While the beef will never rival what does Great people Super fresh salads and incredible dressing and spectacular croutons -yes I am raving about croutons World's best onion rings Tender and tasty steaks Homemade ice cream Did I mention the nice people? Perfect for lunch after turning 21! read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Bar area - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

Upon driving up into this parking lot, I didn't expect much. Yet, going into this restaurant the inside is large, well decorated, and the ambience is warmly inviting. We had reservations so we were seated right away. The waitperson arrived immediately to take our drink order. We ordered iced tea along with appetizers of Twisted Shrimp and Cheese Ravioli. The tea was crisp and clear. The shrimp and ravioli whetted our appetite -- they were so good we ate every bit. Our crispy salads with freshly made garlic croutons was -- wowzer -- those croutons! Two of us ordered marinated salmon with orzo pasta and broccoli. The portions were larger than I anticipated. I have a full lunch now too and I'm thrilled. That's because the salmon was delectable, well seasoned, and the orzo was too. We will definitely be back! read more

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If you are in the area. This place is a MUST. We came in about an hour before closing, just the two of us. We ordered cocktails. They had a great selection of whiskey drinks and even aged some of their stuff in house which was cool. I ordered the ribeye which I was hesitant to order since it's a bit more money than I'd usually spend at a restaurant but I am SO glad I did. It was perfectly cooked medium rare and so juicy and tender. Highly recommend. The Caesar salad that came with it was delicious as well. Probably the best Caesar I've ever had. My partner got the chicken piccata and was equally as happy with it. We also got a slice of turtle cheesecake to split which was absolutely perfect in every way. I wish we weren't just passing through so we could come back! read more

Food, service, everything was great! I got their Caesar salad with grilled chicken! Had an enjoyable night with a friend! read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

I have eaten at fine restaurants all over the world and I have never had a fine prime rib dinner anywhere ever. Service is impeccable. It's on the expensive side but well worth the expenditure. Not what I was expecting Macon MO. Bravo!! read more

The food was all perfectly timed to come out and was very well presented and delicious. The service was outstanding. I have not seen service like this in a long time! Teamwork is hard to find in restaurants now. Cups never went low and always came back to make sure we were doing great. They also came back to clear our table which was full of dishes we ordered and they made sure our table was always cleaned off after every plate. The atmosphere had low calming lights and very good ambience to relax and eat. Thank you to the awesome servers and the cooks who made an awesome lunch for my wife and I and my friend on his birthday. We will come again soon. read more

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Onion rings were perfection. Salad fresh. Burger delicious. Service fast. Got it to go.

We have dinner several times a month or more. We love & enjoy "everything" about the Pear Tree. The food is excellent and the service is impeccable. We sit at the bar, which is what we prefer-the bartenders (Abigail & Melia) outstanding customer service and they make fabulous cocktails. Highly recommend the Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar. read more

Fantastic. We've visited a couple of times and loved it. The homemade dressings were fantastic and the meals were perfectly seasoned.

We are regulars at The Pear Tree and have been for years. You just can't beat the great food and service. To have such a great dining establishment in North Central Missouri makes us very lucky! If you have a chance to experience it, please use the opportunity - you won't be disappointed!!! read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Halibut over Orzo pasta! Yum!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

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My wife and I have been enjoying pear tree for 40 years (counting their various locations). Michael has continued the great tradition established by his father Al - excellent food and service. They have menu items that fit every budget - if you have never visited, it will turn out to be a remarkable experience. I live 60 miles away and it is the number 1 on my list of restaurants read more

Flat out one of the best Tendeloin and onion rings in Missouri. We drive from Kansas City .. I absolutely relish the very cold salad and the dressing is to die for.. yes it's pricey but the staff is well trained (Brenden) was excellent so was the young good looking service assistant..AAA-rating in my book Wednesday Feb7 2024 (lunchtime).. read more

Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar - Pear Tree Onion Rings - Large - Steakhouses Near Me - Macon, Missouri

The service, the food, the drinks...everything is awesome. The salad is great. Dressing assortment to choose from. Thick slices of carrots. Homemade onion rings. It's the little things. They do everything right. read more

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Very professional friendly service from the minute we arrived. Very busy on a Wednesday evening at 6:00. Had reservations. Ordered 2 large orders onion rings because they are so highly reviewed and so glad we did! Light breading, not greasy. Very good!! Crab Rangoon tasted like real crab! Huge rib eye steak cooked perfectly and delicious flavor. Shrimp fettuccine made with their homemade (tasted so fresh) noodles and a good amount of creamy Alfredo- I like my own so I was nervous about ordering but it exceeded expectations! I believe the dressings are in house made and they're really tasty! Sriracha honey Brussels were crisp and yummy with a slight heat to them. Kids loved the shoestring fries-they serve plenty. They brought out vanilla ice cream for our 4yr old granddaughter's bday. It was absolutely the BEST vanilla ice cream I've ever had. So creamy and strong vanilla flavor!! I didn't see it on the menu but I will definitely save room for it when I go back everything was so delicious and well prepared. (It took quite awhile to get our food -for 9-but you can tell it's fresh made and worth the wait!! Thank you!!! Sorry, didn't take pics. read more

On Vacation driving through Northern Missouri. Decided to try the Pear Tree Kitchen for dinner. We were definitely pleasantly surprised. The prices were higher than we expected but the food was amazing. They serve a shareable salad to the table with all the meals. We had been on the road for hours and the salad was superb. They bring out all 4 of their homemade salad dressings as options with the amazing salad. Options were a house vinaigrette, Zippy Blue Cheese, Ranch, or French dressing. The salad came topped with sliced red peppers, carrots, cucumbers, red onions, and homemade croutons. Served with warm rolls. I opted for The Ringer cheeseburger with a loaded baked potato. It came topped with a hand breaded onion ring. So good. And Juicy!!! Mom had fish and chips. She said the batter on the fish was light and delicious. Food came out quick and they kept our drinks full. If we are in the area again we will definitely stop back in. read more

Fantastic lunch. We had a reservation at 5 pm for 8 to 10 people, but we didn't get seated until 6 pm, which is the only reason I'm not giving 5 stars. Due to the large number of clients, there wasn't enough space for our party. BUT they compensated for this by providing excellent complementary starters to the table. highly suggestible We shared the bone marrow butter, 20 oz. roast prime rib (medium rare), ribeye, and beef medallions with batter-dipped lobsters. The steak was delicious and cooked to perfection. The steak's fatty chunks practically melted in your tongue. No chewy or toughness. We had a variety of sauces to test with our steaks at the table. Additionally, we had burgers, bolognese, chicken alfredo, salmon that had been marinated, chicken piccata, battered prawns, and more. Undoubtedly an expensive meal given the number of guests and the food, but well worth the cost. Even if there aren't many steak alternatives, I plan to return and try a different cut of meat the next time. Fantastic cocktails:) read more

I am from STL and we love Twisted Tree and tonight I am at Peartree in Macon, I met the owner Michael and his father started the business, he has both locations. I recommend both! Service was outstanding and so was the food. Keep the carrots on the menu no one has them, it is always broccoli or Brussels sprouts. Michael the owner is top notch so is the female mgr here tonight. read more

One of the best restaurants in the surrounding several counties! Nice interior, good staff and yummy food. Amazing fried portobello mushrooms app. But we also like the onion rings and raviolis. Steaks are always lovely but so are burgers and sandwiches. I'm always looking forward to trying something else. My one complaint is for the sides. They're lacking some traditional fries or tots. The shoe string ones just aren't appealing to most of our group. I do love their baked potatoes though. They have a really nice chive loaded sour cream, even the baby loved it. Desserts have all been yummy but I'm only so so on their ice cream. It's not bad, I'm just not a fan as has some grainy texture off and on. Overall, I highly recommend trying them, especially for lunch or a special dinner. read more