I'm sorry this food is so damn cold and took forever!!! We have eaten here quite often but this time was extremely bad!! Even table next to us was complaining as well! Kbob was cold burgers were cold , I am very disappointed read more

If you are looking for fancy this isn't it, but if you want a good meal, in a relaxed pub environment, served by an attentive staff, then Pilot House is a good choice. A little off the beaten path but worth the drive. read more

Everything is yum here. I had the burger, steak sandwich, and pulled pork sandwich. The twice baked potatoes are a must. Service was fine and attentive as they were super busy. Just an FYI - this place is a dive. That doesn't negate from its flavors, however, you are going to be in a small location crowded and it is dark. So if you are expecting the best as far as decor, you won't get it here. But the food outweighs the ambiance for sure. read more

Food is fantastic at this place. I loooooved the chili. If you want a casual place, with friendly folks and yummy food--this is it. There's table seating or you could sit at the bar. read more

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I've eaten here many times.... love this place. But today finally tried the Kabobs!!!! They are perfect!!! The seasoning and marinade, makes you want to slap someone. The twice baked potato, made from scratch... not frozen. The service is always good. read more

Food is good. Service absolutely sucks! We felt like an inconvenience being there because they would rather talk than serve.

Pilot House was one of the first local places I visited when I moved to Cape for college and it continues to be a favorite of mine. Its great for stopping in for a quick drink or to have a meal with family and friends. I love the Big Hot Cheese sandwich, which has a double portion of bbq meat with pimento cheese, their house slaw, jalapenos and their fire bbq sauce. Its my go to. The Tank is great as well, which comes with prime rib meat, ham, American and Swiss cheese and jalapenos. But, up and down the menu, all the sandwiches are great, whether you want to keep it simple with a burger or spice it up with a chicken Philly or a brisket sandwich. The stuffed mushrooms are a great app, as are the onion petal basket. What is more enticing to me now is that they've gone non-smoking. Not that the smoke ever bothered me before, but it is more inviting for me now. It can get crowded as it is not a big building, especially on the weekends, so there could be some waiting involved. Its worth the wait, though, as the food that comes out of this small establishment ranks up there with some of the best I've ever had. Make time to venture out there next time you're in Cape, you'll be happy that you did. read more

The Pilot House is a good place to go after a game of golf. The BBQ is really good and so are the seasoned fries. The place is small though so seating is limited. And it can get very loud! The noise level and lack of parking are my only beefs with the place. Otherwise, definitely worth swinging in for some grub! read more

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We are living in the area temporarily for a job and came across this place. We love" mom and pop" places so this was perfect for us. The food is fresh and very good! They appear to always have a steady flow with typical hours for lunch and dinner can get very busy. We consider that a compliment to them! Catfish,ribs,bbq sandwich and the biggest ribs plate are all amazing! We will be back a few times before we leave. read more

Pilot House - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

One of the best places in Cape Girardeau - great chili, fries, bbq sandwiches, twice baked potatoes, kabobs - you name it.

Was very good!!! The stuffed mushrooms were awesome. I love hole in the wall places like this. The burger was good, fresh and tasty. Definitely will be back when we are in town. read more

Pilot House - Barbeque Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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This restaurant is absolutely amazing, hands down the BEST place to eat in Cape Girardeau. Get the stuffed mushrooms I promise you will not be disappointed!!! read more

Greatest chicken philly in town!!! Their salads are legendary. Twice baked potato also great.

One more example of how some of the best food is found at hole-in-the-wall places. The have an expansive (not expensive) menu, and everything I've tried has been really good. That said - I can't stop ordering BBQ there. The kabobs are great, the steaks are good, the catfish is super, but the BBQ rules! read more

My favorite BBQ restaurant. Never once have I been disappointed by the service, nor the food. Servers are very kind and the seasoned fries are the best I've ever had! read more

Great food great prices. I recommend the "Tank" It is a delicious unique creation only available at pilot house

Excellent food! I love this hole-in-a-wall place in Cape Girardeau. The servers are alway polite and quick. The only reason I give them 4 stars vs 5 stars, is that they allow smoking so I do avoid going on weekend nights as I cannot stand the smoke. read more

The place is a "dive"...crammed, dark, old and looked dirty...food mediocre at best...I had the ham and cheese melt...the ham was as dry and tasteless as the toast it was served on... read more

We ordered ahead for takeout on a Friday night. Everything was amazing, namely the ribs and kebabs (which I heard run out completely early in the evenings because they're so popular) - the kebabs were de-licious! Thick pieces of meat with generous sized, very tasty veggies. The ribs tasted like those that we make at home without having to spend all of the time that's required marinating and grilling them. The vinegar coleslaw was a personal favorite, as was the bread pudding. No complaints whatsoever, on any dish/serving! Next time that I'm in that part of the country I'll definitely make a point or ordering from here again. read more

I was in town for work and coworker recommended I visit. I had the catfish only and asked them to fry it hard well done, it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. I also ordered the cheesesteak with cajun fries. The sandwich was huge I barely put a dent in it, the fries were hot and crisp. The pilot house seems to be a local favorite tucked away in a neighborhood. read more

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I don't like bar-b-q and I still love eating here. It's one of my favs! The combo-q, cheeseburgers, or catfish is a great choice but they may have one of the best sandwiches on earth if you can handle jalapeños the tank is amazing and is currently making my mouth water read more

First of all, the food and servers are AMAZING! The owner is not. I was sitting at a table minding my business, she was yelling at workers, making fun of the majority of her customers that walked in the door, and just hands down seemed so evil. That is not how an owner should act. You should be grateful and welcoming to your customers. Never coming here again, nicki. read more

I've been here a few times, and I was impressed both times. You get your food quickly and it comes in ample portions. The twice baked potatoes are a must. I brought my friend with me who doesn't even like BBQ and even he was impressed. One of the best, if not the best places to eat in Cape Girardeau. read more

atmosphere is a bit smokey and the place is hard to find if you're not from around the area, but you'll be hard-pressed to find anything on the menu that isnt outstanding! the bbq sandwiches, especially the Big Hot Cheese and The Tank are amazing. The stuffed mushrooms and Wings are the best you'll find. The fried catfish is perfect, the seasoning on the fries is uniquely delicious, and the twice baked potatoes are the size of your head!.. ive travelled all over the country and have yet to find a better restaraunt. read more

I love hole in the walls. Had a great meal. Brisket with beans and coleslaw are out of site! I'll be back for sure.

Local and friendly. Combo Q is my go to and seasoned fries! Has a small town feel. They just close way tooearly to be a bar.

Love it! Great food! Great staff! Very welcoming place to have a drink and some potatoe skins! The location is great. It sits in a little cove just outside of a golf course. read more

Outstanding food and an atmosphere that's exactly what you'd expect for an out of the way hole-in-a-wall. Their brisket was great, the best I've ever had at a restaurant, and I'm already plotting out a return trip. The only downside to be found is the cloud of cigarette smoke that hangs over the dining area, though Pilot House probably wouldn't feel quite so authentic without it. read more

This place would be awesome if it was smoke free. That is really my only complaint. The food is so amazing you kind of don't mind the smell of smoke. It's that amazing. Love this place. read more

Best burgers I've had in Cape. There's no smoking inside now, but it definitely still has the vibe of a seedy bar. The food is excellent though. read more

Good food. Party of four; three had fried catfish with either seasoned fries, or potato salad and cole slaw. Fourth person had half side of ribs. All the food was well prepared and very good. Service was quick and friendly. Place looks like a classic dive but food is well worth it. Would recommend. read more

The best food in Cape. The waitresses are friendly and behave like humans... not the plastic cyborgs you'll encounter in chain restaurants. I love the Tank with fancy fries. Well worth the drive and generally an exceptional value. read more

Best BBQ place in Cape. I suggest the Tank, a couple of Stags on draft, homemade bread pudding (it has apple chunks), and a side of lung cancer. If you want to leave out the lung cancer, try going to the Pilot House at an off hour. read more