Pear Tree Kitchen &amp; Bar

I have heard great things about the Apple Basket Cafe and decided to try it out today while in…read moreMacon. The food was yummy and everyone working there was friendly. It's a cute little hole in the wall type of place. I can tell everyone in there is probably a regular and comes back for consistent and delicious food. It gives cozy hometown vibes. The onion rings are so delicious but unfortunately I ate them and forgot to take a picture! I would definitely recommend stopping here!

Great food, we had a hot plate beef and a hot plate 1/2 pork tenderloin- Both dishes were very…read moregood! The Service was very helpful. We would definitely go back.

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Colton's Steakhouse & Grill

3.4(90 reviews)

29.6 mi

20 oz del rio ribeye! With grilled shrimp !…read more Amazing ! Excellent service always greeted at the door ! Love the decor! When in Kirksville , ya gotta stop by !

If you're looking for something similar to Texas Roadhouse, Colton's in Kirksville is a great…read moreoption. The rolls were absolutely addicting, and it's easy to see why this place is so popular with the locals. My steak was a little tough, but the baked sweet potato was delicious. The real star of the meal was the ribs, they were tender, flavorful, and literally fell off the bone. I'd definitely come back for those!

Two pieces of boiled steak

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20oz Del Rio ribeye ! Amazing !

The Hoof

4.5(26 reviews)

23.6 mi

We stopped here while on the road and it was the perfect place to grab a couple of burgers for…read morelunch. The service was great and people were so nice. The decor and vibe are great for the area....it has that ranch, Missouri vibe. The only reason I am only giving 3 stars is that our burger buns were soggy and way too thin for the amazing quality beef patty and the fries were cold and "eh" -- maybe the sweet potato fries would be better? The beef patty was cooked perfectly and so juicy and thick. I'm positive our amazing server would have fixed these issues had we asked but we were tired and just wanted to get back on the road. Good value for the meal and we enjoyed it here.

Been going to the hoof for several years because they have great food but today in particular the…read morecook forgot our ticket. We sat and sat and there were only 2 other tables in the whole place. Sat and listened to the waitress tell another table loudly about her new vehicle purchase when I felt after a half an hour maybe she should have checking where our medium rare steaks were. She came by and asked if we were doing okay and my husband and I both asked why it was taking so long and her response was "I guess he didn't see your ticket" she guesses? Finally get our food and they both came with undercooked sweet potatoes and I specifically asked when I was ordering if they have sweet potatoes today. Her reply was yes. So when I got her attention and told her it was hard and undercooked I said if they have regular baked I'd take that instead. Then we were told the morning cook forgot to put them in this am. My reply was "I guess people are forgetting a lot around here today." Got the baked potato w only butter because I asked for my sweet potato w only butter no brown sugar so then her next time by I asked for it. She was then slamming things behind the counter where we were sitting and sighing heavily and at one point caught her apron on something and yelled out. Just not a pleasant experience and I just got in from Iowa today and was super excited to go to the hoof. Not so much anymore.

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Lula's Tavern

4.3(59 reviews)

23.3 mi

Food is great. Atmosphere is good and they have done some nice improvements to the place .read more

Went for the first time and I had what looked like rust flakes in my cup of ice. Some were within…read morethe cubes themselves. I won't risk going back

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The Wooden Nickel

2.0(4 reviews)

0.8 mi

I was new to Macon over a year ago. I roll my own TOBACCO smokes. I pulled one out of my shirt…read morepocket. The "manager" kicked me out of the bar for life because she assumed the hand rolled tobacco was cdb. I was spending $400 a week in th.e bar. The mayor told me the bar was sold so I went in and had a good time. The new owner served me all night. I went in the next day and the same female bartender told me its under same management and kicked me out forever... Good luck to the new owner. My $400 a week certainly would help you stay open. I dont even smoke cdb or weed.. Good luck!

No compassion, a shame it calls itself a "small town" joint. Prioritizes money over the customer…read more The manager was rude and the bartender was almost worse. Try another place before you try this one.

Sebree's Restaurant

4.2(41 reviews)

41.5 mi

•$$$

We came in from out of town to celebrate my cousin's graduation. A total of three tables were…read moreoccupied. My aunt called on two separate occasions to make reservations for our larger group. We walked in on the night of my cousin's graduation to celebrate a huge milestone. We walked in and the hostess stated she didn't have our reservation, another lady who was either the owner or manager came up hot and bothered and was EXTREMELY rude. On a hospitality level I give her a -50. She very rudely stated she didn't have our reservation and continued to be awful as we tried to clarify that we had made a reservation. Even if she could have been nice and apologetic about the reservation misunderstanding, I wouldn't have stayed to eat here and support this business. People need to learn how to treat other humans nicely. This lady was NOT nice, one of the rudest restaurant encounters I've ever had.

If someone were to ask me to invent a restaurant I would want in North Missouri, the answer is…read morebasically Sebree's. It is a daydream come true (wistful, but more grounded in reality). And Sebree's manages to be better than I could have imagined. Sebree's is the embodiment of what I hope restaurants in this part of the world can be. We have so much to offer, it's a matter of bringing it all together. And they do that so well. They have admirably prioritized relationships with area farmers, showcasing local producers. Where they do go outside the immediate region (seafood), they make a point of keeping the same sort of relationships with small-scale, sustainable producers in those communities. In our visit, the menu was very local - both in content and design. Consisted solely of recognizable dishes folks grew up with here - surf and turf, pasta, bread pudding, there were few surprises. And that's where the surprise was: the execution is on an astounding level. I have seen variations on that menu in so many other places throughout Missouri and beyond. The dish names are the same, but none of them produce like this. So think homestyle food, except in your house you have someone from Greentop who went out and cooked under French and German chefs, then came back for family. Normal stuff. Even something as basic as the bread was excellent, and the honey butter they whipped up for it was ideal. The steak was the best we'd ever had in the area. And the bread pudding was outstanding - I'm still thinking about that caramel. They are passionate about food here and it shows - curious and inventive, evolving the menu throughout the seasons based on what's available. An example of this is their blackberry sorbet. It's lovely. Cindy, the front-of-house side of the wonderful duo who own and operate this place, explained "We ended up with a fantastic crop of blackberries in our garden this year, so I've been figuring out what to do with them ever since. We froze a bunch and I decided to try making a sorbet. So I learned." Fantastic. I love that attitude, and they have the standards and abilities to make special things happen. They pay attention to the quality of details, and it shows. Even the music - the played vintage Uncle Tupelo all through our time there, it was the perfect choice. Maybe that's the metaphor: That combination of heritage and modern craft. Is it perfect? No, of course not. It's very human and honest, and I love that about it. It's making things and tinkering and innovating, and that's much more interesting than the same polished menu with little variation. The citrus slaw was good, but for us it would have worked better as a component in a larger dish - which I think is how it started. The wine list fit in with what's generally available in the region, but it's also an opportunity to raise the level a notch above what you can get at Hy-Vee. Maybe the traffic through the restaurant isn't enough for it, which would totally make sense. Generally speaking, the drink program is fine but doesn't match the level of the food. There is a decent enough looking bar, but they may have been short staffed and this all could be remedied by the time you're reading this. The atmosphere was one of transition, while still good. It and the menu graphic design are sneaky - they don't fully communicate the excellence coming from the kitchen. All of it is completely understandable, and I also would love to see this place playing to its heights. None of these are big deals. We felt comfortable and welcome, and the night was a great time. This place is a conversation with the local community. It makes so much sense. I would love to see that culinary conversation expand to include some of the additional flavors and traditions we have here - Salvadorean pupusas would be a perfect combination with that citrus slaw. It would be fun to see one dish on the menu that steps into more inventive and educational territory - but we've only been once, so they may already be doing that and we just missed it this time. If possible, make reservations - they have a small team, so it's wise to give them a heads up that you're heading their way, right after we got there a table of 12 showed up and I gained an appreciation for Cindy's role as host/air traffic controller. Let's wrap this up: Kirksville is a place that is 3 hours away from the nearest airport, and even though it's just 17,000 people, it's the largest town for a wide radius. It is also a place where you can go from preschool to doctor without leaving the city limits. That's what I love about this area - when people only focus on the limitations, they don't see *us*. And this is what they miss. Sebree's gave me a great meal, but it also feeds a sense of pride and possibility in where we are and who we can be. Maybe that's lofty to say about a surf and turf platter with a house salad, but I defy anyone to come here and walk away with anything but respect.

Pennies in the floor

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Onion Ring and Prime Rib dip

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.3(6 reviews)

5.1 mi

Is closed? We stopped during normal business hours, 5:45 Friday night and it was dark and not open.read more

A hidden gem which deserves praise!…read more If you're looking for both a carefully crafted and fulfilling meal, visit this restaurant. It's a small, casually elegant place with nothing pretentious about it. There is a beautiful black grand piano in the room, but don't let that fool you. The waiter is wearing cargo shorts and delightful! You would be welcome in any attire. The salad was mixed greens, fresh strawberries and dried cranberries with amazing homemade dressing choices. I went for the blue cheese :). Try the onion rings! Thin and light. The Champagne Shrimp (pictured) was amazing, and the Chicken Piccata very satisfying. I was too stuffed to try the homemade bread pudding. It's definitely a must for my next visit. Prices are very reasonable and begin at $10 for sandwiches. Nothing is outrageous. Well worth it! Drive the extra five miles from Macon. You won't be sorry.

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The Dugout Sports Lounge

4.2(14 reviews)

39.6 mi

This place was an amazing stop on a roadtrip late at night. The Philly Cheesesteak was so great…read moretasting and cooked to perfection. The prices were really well priced. The service was fast and friendly. Everything was pretty clean and a nice relaxed ambiance with pool table and other games as well as sports in the background.

Amazing cheeseburgers and tenderloins! Salad bar is great! Summer features bands on the weekends…read moreand the bar opens up to a patio via garage door.

Philly Cheesesteak with shoestring fries

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Captain Dan's Steakhouse Barbeque Bar & Grill

4.6(11 reviews)

33.0 mi

In the area for a few days and stopped in to try this place out. I highly recommend if you're ever…read morein Brookfield. First I had the loaded fries with shredded cheese and burnt ends. These were really strong. The burnt ends were really solid and the fries they had them on top of were done right with a touch of seasoning. They didn't skimp on the cheese either. I also tried the brisket melt with pepper Jack cheese with a side of potato salad. This sandwich was really good. I was a fan of the spicy Mayo they used with the sandwich as well. The potato salad was also strong! I've always been a fan of a mustard based potato salad. Worth a stop.

For my first time eating at this restaurant, I ordered the sampler with pulled pork, ribs, and…read moresliced brisket with sides of coleslaw and baked beans. My total cost ran about $20 including a $1 charge for using a card instead of cash. I expected great things, but honestly was really disappointed. After driving home & opening my to-go bag a short 5 min after receiving my food, I noticed that they didn't include any plasticware or napkins. Additionally, the 3 meats were room temperature at the best. (Not great when eating BBQ.) The baked beans was the only piping hot part of the meal. The ribs were pretty bland and honestly tasted like they had been sitting out under a warmer for awhile, as they weren't fall-off-the bone tender by any means. The pulled pork was mixed with some sort of sauce and the meat was bland, mushy, and reminded me of school lunches. The only saving grace was that the sliced brisket was able to be dunked in the sauce to give it flavor. The sauce is the only reason I rated this meal a 3/5 - while it is a very watery sauce, the flavors blend nicely together and there is a slight kick at the end! Overall though, if meat needs sauce to be decent, it's probably not great bbq in the first place. Maybe this was just an off-day for the restaurant? I ended up only eating half of the BBQ and instead eating my day old salad in the fridge. I'm pretty bummed.

Award winning BBQ

Pulled Pork Dinner with Crinkle Cut Fries

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Sampler with show stopping ribs

Rustic Oak Cabin Steakhouse

4.0(44 reviews)

45.7 mi

My sister and brother in law live about 8 miles from this location. My parents are celebrating…read moretheir 60th anniversary and my brother in law and sister scoped this place out before hand. Altogether there was 13 of us, and the manager said they dont normally serve groups of that size but would do their best. Got seated right away and there was plenty to choose from on the menu. I did what I think they called the boat garbage plate. This had everything I love when done right, including catfish fillets, fried shrimp, fries, cole slaw, and plenty of sauces including tartar and shrimp coctail. Despite the size of our group the food came out in good time. Not to fast which would make me think microwaving was going on, but not too slow either. Fish was crispy, well seasoned, flaky, and not tasting of other fried foods like chicken etc, which sometimes happens. A+++ on the food. Everyone else in the group got similar dishes and were equally as impressed. There were a few kids and they got the kids got the kids platters. There maybe could have been a little more on the portion size but none of them really would have eaten much more than they were given so its all good. My portion size made me feel a little guilty as it would violate any diet out there, but for a once in a while meal this is perfect. The waitress and mgr brought out mom and dad a ice cream sundae and sang happy anniversary to them. Mom and Dad were blown away by the whole thing and mom talked to the manager with a lot of compliments after the meal. I was almost going to grab her and bring her along back to the car as it was creating a bit of a logjam of people coming in. The dining rooms had a lot of taxidermized animal heads and it was put together like a cabin, which I thought was really cool. I think the people working here are working really hard to put this place on the map and I think it is working. Cant say enough, great experience.

We were just driving by and thought we better grab some food. It's a Saturday night and it's…read moreValentine's Day. We didn't have reservations but we still stopped. Won't know until you ask. We waited for approximately an hour before a table was ready for us. We talked to the locals who said the food was well worth it. So glad we stayed. The locals were right. It was worth the wait. The food very tasty and we got a lot of food. I took home half of my very tender ribeye (perfectly cooked.). Hubby took home some of his tenderloin platter. Save room for dessert (we didn't) because they have a large variety. We Will definitely return to eat here if we find ourselves in the area! The ranch dressing and croutons were homemade (said the locals). They have been there for 30 years. They also own a restaurant in Hannibal.

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Matthew H.

11 years ago

I have eaten at this establishment twice, each time ordering the same thing. Both times ordered the filet and given the price and the reviews from friends of mine, I had high expectations. They said it was tender as did the waitress, and I would agree. But I cannot get past the fact they didn't season their steak at all. It was the blandest steak I have ever had. I go to school at Truman and am from St. louis, and I could easily name a couple places that have better steak than AJ's for the price. Annie gun's, Citizen Kane;s, and Flemming's to name a few. For the same price back home I could have gotten a little salt and pepper during the preparation of my steak. I suppose the owner doesn't understand the concept of seasoning the steak to bring out and complement the flavor of the beef. Cooked beef on its own is bland and nothing to rave about. Not to mention the lack of sides for this dish. Given the price I wish I had saved my money, went home and ate at Brasserie. Well, that's a fourth place now that gives me more flavorful food than AJ's. I've had this experience twice from establishment each time separated by a few months so clearly this is a regular thing from AJ's. On the plus side, the onion rings are good, not necessarily a reason to warrant visiting this establishment. And the salad is quite good too, and I usually do not like salad, so that's saying something. My wife's burger was overdone and dry and just plain as well the second tie we went there. However the first time we went she ordered the special for that day, and it was some very delicious shrimp, but $23 for three jumbo shrimp is a little much I think. Lastly, overtime we've been the service has been quite slow and irritating at times as other people on this site have mentioned. And the condiment on the table is alarming when it says to be refrigerated after opening and it was disgusting looking on the outside, because previous customers were slobs and the staff didn't wipe it good. Needless to say, this business will never get a dime from me again. read more

Weston K.

1 month ago

If you're looking for one of the best restaurants in north Missouri, I can't recommend Pear Tree Kitchen & Bar in Macon enough. Every time I eat there, I'm reminded why it's one of my favorite places to go. The food is consistently outstanding. The crab rangoon is easily some of the best I've ever had--crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside, and packed with flavor. Their steaks are always cooked just right, tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The fries are perfectly crispy, and I could honestly eat their ranch by itself because it's that good. The Pear Tree salad is fresh, delicious, and a perfect side to any meal, while the famous onion rings absolutely live up to the hype. They're huge, golden, crispy, and impossible to stop eating. The atmosphere is warm, comfortable, and perfect for everything from a family dinner to a special occasion. The staff has always been friendly, welcoming, and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. It's easy to see why so many people travel from surrounding towns just to eat here. (Tripadvisor) Yes, Pear Tree is a little more expensive than many restaurants around the area, but the quality of the food, generous portions, and overall experience make every dollar worth it. This isn't just another place to grab dinner--it's somewhere you go when you want a meal you'll remember. My personal favorites are the crab rangoon, steak, fries, ranch, salad, and onion rings, and I would happily order them again every visit. If you're passing through Macon or live nearby and haven't tried Pear Tree yet, you're missing out. 5/5 -- A fantastic restaurant with amazing food, excellent service, and an experience that's absolutely worth the price. read more

Tom J.

9 years ago

Stopped in Macon on our way back to Chicago after dropping our son off at Kansas. We lucked into this gem! Expectations were low but we were pleasantly surprised. Fantastic service, great atmosphere and delicious food. Must have the onion rings! I had the best batter dipped tenderloin sandwich, my wife had an equally good cheeseburger. Homemade creamed corn was also off the charts. Upper end Chicago quality food and service with rural Missouri hospitality and prices. If in the area, it's a must! read more

Melanie R.

11 years ago

Sorry, cheapies; AJ's Eat and Drink in Macon MO was as good a restaurant as we've enjoyed in the States or abroad. Superb service, in-house baked bread, salad and dressings, onion rings (onion rings!!), and pulled pork sandwich and wine - all for less than $15.00. We think they must make their profit on steak, but even the steak we saw was probably more than worth the money. Comparing restaurants to NYC is erroneous; compared to St. Louis, we were in hog heaven! mmr read more

James R.

12 years ago

Loved the Pear Tree when it was open...Really miss that restaurant. AJ's is one of the best places to visit in NE Missouri. The food is pretty good and I love the onion rings very much. The quality has fallen a little since it opened. AJ's is always a good time and one of the best places you can visit with your family and friends! read more

Hannah S.

6 years ago

We stopped while traveling through in an rv. Man oh man! Well worth the stop. We got the Cajun chicken sandwich and the triple burger. This no McDonald's!!! They were both cooked to perfection and hit the spot! Definitely stop, you won't be disappointed! read more

Emily J.

201

9 years ago

Hands down my favorite restaurant of all time! Every single thing on their menu is delicious and affordable. Happy hour prices are ridiculous! The bread they give you with the meals is my favorite part. I'm here way too often.... read more

Tom L.

139

13 years ago

Ok. Not all that great but for this area it's about as good you will get. The Ruben is not all that great. Onion rings are good. Not as good as Ginghams on 1st Captial Street in St Charles. read more

Eric G.

6 years ago

Amazing Service and Food Quality. We went for lunch and were served within a couple of minutes for the appetizer and less than 10 minutes for the Main Course. Highly recommended! read more

Wendi M.

7 years ago

They have the best food and drinks! The prices are high and sometimes the wait is long but it's so worth it. The staff are all wonderful too. read more

Gary C.

9 years ago

Awesome place, great atmosphere, wonderful staff, fast and friendly. Great food. Good variety of food. Great place for wine and beer.

Denise W.

9 years ago

Too expensive. Nice atmosphere though. I would not take a group there unless someone else is buying. Very noisy too.

Michele M.

4 years ago

Great service and food. Will definitely come back to this one! Very positive experience all the way around.

Rachel G.

8 years ago

Great food. Excellent service. My husband and I stopped by for lunch on our way through town.

Jeff B.

148

8 years ago

I have never been disappointed here. The food is always on point and the service impeccable.

Tom L.

13 years ago

Great Food. Onion Rings are so, so good. Always great service.

Nicki M.

6 years ago

Great steaks and good service!

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