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    The Depot Cafe

    4.7 (64 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Gin and Tonic?  Yes please!!!
    Travis P.

    We absolutely love this place, and now even more with their Sunday brunch menu. Such a fantastic place for quality food, good prices, and relaxing atmosphere.

    Seafood Medley-special of the night
    Denise C.

    Quaint eatery set in a 100 year old railway station. Nightly specials made with the freshest ingredients. I thought dinner was good, but the desserts blew me out of the water! Peanut butter pie with chocolate ganache. Well worth the trip.

    Harvest salad - with in-house smoked pork belly!
    Leslie S.

    You need to go to this place if you are in the area! I was on a day trip from St. Louis, had read the reviews for The Depot Cafe and had intended to get a burger based on what I'd read. But when my server, who I think was also an owner (?) mentioned that their Harvest Salad had smoked pork belly on it, I had to get that! I am glad I did, as it was maybe the best salad I've ever eaten. A bed of nice mixed greens was ringed with slices of d'Anjou pear laid out in a spoke pattern with a small mound of feta cheese in the middle of that. Sprinkled on top were good chunks of smoked pork belly, in-house candied walnuts, and dried cranberries. It was served with a butternut dressing, which I am guessing was buttermilk based and had the spice of maybe chipotle peppers in it. The proportions of all the little salad goodies were just perfect in relation to the lettuce, and it was overall a fantastic and delicious salad. Next time I am in that area, I definitely will be back. Many of the other menu items looked well worth eating, and there was also a list of homemade desserts on the board, which I am sad I did not get to try. Check this place out, you'll be glad you did!

    Amazing homemade desserts!!

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    Food and service were excellent! It's worth the drive from Festus. Prices were very reasonable and the Depot is adorable!

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    Thank you Annie. Great to hear.

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    8 years ago

    Great place to eat. Friendly staff. Food is great. Recommend the cheeseburger salad!! Neat building and atmosphere.

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    7 years ago

    St Patricks day for corned beef and cabbage. Hit the spot! Party of 6 and the service was just perfect. Give this place a try!

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    Riverside Grill - Fried pickles

    Riverside Grill

    4.3(24 reviews)
    23.0 mi

    Wow. Glad we did a search and found the Riverside Grill -- we all loved our lunch. It was clearly a…read morelocals place (off major highways and all) and the food is freshly made in-house which is so uncommon now. I asked what they do best and the waitress confidently recommended catfish and proceeded to talk about the breading and all. A woman at a nearby table said "it's so good" and held up a piece to take a bite. I was sold and the crunch of the breading was awesome and the fish was amazing! The hand cut fries were great too. And because I needed more fried food, I ordered a side of fried pickles. Yum with ranch! My sister had the ribeye sandwich and wouldn't stop talking about how awesome it was. She loved everything about it. Made each of us try it. Talked about the marinade, the fresh mushrooms that were sauted and all the things. And the onion rings were so good she gushed. My brother-in-law had a brisket pastrami that he loved. We had a great server who was friendly, quick and knew the place inside and out! They have been traveling for three weeks and said this was the best meal of the trip! That definitely rates stars and a Yelp review!

    Food was pretty decent , table was clean and it had a diner vibe…read more Service was not very good tbh , place wasn't crowded when I came in only a few customers, took a bit before the waitress brought me a menu took awhile more before she came and took my order. She didn't bother checking on me for coffee refill ect I got tired of waiting to pay and walked up to counter to see if I could pay and leave. Had to wait for her and the cook till they finished arguing with another patron about a sandwich wrap. Took a few more minutes to get her to ring me up. The cook seemed irritated and told the lady "I'll remake it" If it was me seeing how annoyed he was I wouldn't eat that wrap. I won't be going back , my omelet was decent and would rate a 4 star but the service was horrible. Waitress seemed more inclined to gab with other staff or checking her phone than tending to customers.

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    Catfish Kettle - Catfish and beans, yum

    Catfish Kettle

    4.2(136 reviews)
    17.6 mi
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    Great food and a variety of selections. Large portions. Enough to share. Good prices.read more

    This place is fine to go to during the week day with family…read more The outside and inside of the establishment is a bit outdated. When you walk in, there is a waiting area in conjunction with having a drive-thru. The typical wait time is supposed to be 30 minutes, but I only had to wait for 4 minutes which was nice. The hostess took me to my table. As im approaching my table the floor felt greasy and there was crumbs and napkins I saw on the ground at various spots. I was greeted by a server and she introduced herself. Her name was Jaycee. I really appreciate her hospitality. She gave us some pickles which was so sweet and delicious. When ordering food, my spouse ordered the Catfish meal w/cucumber salad and okra. I ordered the Crabcakes with Coleslaw and Mac n cheese. My spouse loved the Catfish and the sides. I did try a piece of the Catfish and it was good for me too. When it came to my food, I thought it can be room for improvement. The Crabcakes were fried. They were a bit overcooked but, I still ate it with cocktail sauce. The coleslaw was advertised as "creamy", but instead it was watery. I did not finish this side item. The Mac n cheese noodles were a bit overcooked but the taste was there. I could not finish eating this side item either. I did purchase the Carrot Cake and I ATE EVERY LAST CRUMB.

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    Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Alligator bites with fried okra and onion rings. Also served with two hush puppies.

    Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse

    4.8(9 reviews)
    28.6 mi

    I left my phone at the cabin because there was no service & I regret that because I didn't get…read morephotos of our DELICIOUS food or the chance to write the review that Wally B's deserves 5 years ago. SERVICE: We were greeted right as we entered by Bev who made us feel like we'd known each other our whole lives. She walked us through the menu, gave us suggestions, brought us ice cold beers within 90 seconds of ordering & was just an absolute gem of a hospitality professional. She had great table side banter & once we hit the food coma she got us our check quickly so we could go back to the park & pass out. THE FOOD: We ordered way too much & Bev warned us but we ate Wally B's leftovers cold for 2 days & if that doesn't tell you everything you need to know...everything from the alligator to the St Louis style ribs were DELICIOUS. The ambiance was better before the renovation & I heard that Bev passed away. We'll be back but "Wally B's" before the facelift will always be our favorite culinary memory of Missouri.

    If you have ever been to Piedmont/wayne county/Sam A Baker state park you realize the amount of…read moredining options are not as many as they are in other places. Do not let that fool you this place would've bus anywhere the food is so good. The seafood is really the highlight. I can honestly say I've never had anything at Wally's that wasn't delicious. I typically try something new each time, and have never regretted it. Service is slow sometimes, not because of the wait staff but because everything is cooked to order and they will run behind. Despite this, this is a favorite when I'm in the area. Wally's deserves a chance if you are in the area.

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    Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse - More seating in bar area

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    Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Catfish dinner with coleslaw and loaded potato salad. 5 catfish strips and two hush puppies.

    Catfish dinner with coleslaw and loaded potato salad. 5 catfish strips and two hush puppies.

    Wally B’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Bar

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