Been going to the hoof for several years because they have great food but today in particular the cook 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. read more

We stopped here while on the road and it was the perfect place to grab a couple of burgers for lunch. 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. read more

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Second time we have been here and both times have loved it. Had a grilled tenderloin and it was seasoned perfectly and had a a little char on it. I added grilled onion, mushroom and Swiss. Also had their onion rings. Husband had grilled ham and cheese and fries. Everything is great. read more

The Hoof - Grilled tenderloin with mushroom, onion and Swiss. Yum - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Missouri

Amazing food and great atmosphere. We were just driving through and wandered upon it. Great find!

Steak was good but not exceptional as expected. Great service. We drove from Moberly and we're not disappointed.

I'm giving four stars kind of reluctantly. Reason The steak was said to be aged 40 days and I have had plenty of age steaks before. It was not aged 40 days ! The steak was still good. It came with a soft shell crab. Which was very good. The sides were good. Would I come back to this restaurant yes I would. The only disappointing was do not advertised 40 day age steaks. If you do really age your steaks that long please use a different method. Apparently they're not aged in a salt room. This is how steaks are aged. read more

It's a bit out of the way in Madison Missouri. I've never been there that there hasn't been business but it's much slower and cozier on a week night. They have prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays after five and it is wild and crazy. For good reason. They do some of the best steaks and prime rib I've ever had. read more

Stopped here simply because it looked great as I drove by... Server was very friendly and working hard. The grilled tenderloin is probably the best I've ever had, and that's coming from someone from Iowa... Worth a visit if you're near Madison, MO. read more

The Hoof - Pit stop in Madison, MO. Pulled in as soon as I saw this joint... - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Missouri

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We had heard good things about the Hoof. So, I expected a high quality meal when the wife and I went out last night. We were a bit disappointed. The wife ordered shrimp and I ordered the Black Angus ribeye steak. When our meals arrived, I recognized the steak was a sirloin and not a ribeye. I raised registered Angus cattle for many years and am used to eating high quality beef. This steak was not restaurant quality. This steak was not prime grade, not even choice. It was select grade at best. I could have purchased this cut of beef from any common grocery store meat case. The steak was tough and relatively tasteless. I saw a neighboring table received tenderloin sandwiches and wished I could trade with them. I will add that the salad, onion rings and sweet tea was very good. I suspect they ran out of ribeye and thought they could pass off the sirloin. These steaks don't look alike or even taste the same when the cuts are prime grade. Am surprised a rural restaurant would try to pull that switch, as many of the clientele are farm folks. read more

The food is always fantastic. We are lucky enough live in town with the hoof. During the truly trying times of vivid we order out there on a regular basis even though we are fantastic cooks. We wanted to ensure we supported our local small visas we cannot afford to lose it. We love everyone at the HOOF and Merri Leah are the best in the business. read more

A great stop on the main highway through Madison. Excellent wait staff. We both had a great lunch. The Yelp map is incorrect. This is on the main route just east of town center. read more

The Hoof - The Hoof Family Steakhouse in Madison MO - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Missouri

What a gem of a restaurant! The decor is playful, with lots of decorations that pay homage to cattle country and local flair. I loved their back bar and could definitely see myself hanging out there to get a drink or two. I was passing through on a school related trip and our field trip group of 14 stopped in here for lunch. Our service was impeccable. The two waitresses were so accommodating and attentive to our party and quick to give recommendations if asked. I had the catfish and fries. I thought the catfish was pretty good. I liked the breading they fried it in and their fries are hand cut and delicious. The prices were really reasonable and the portions were generous. They had smaller plate options for some of their menu items, like a smaller burger and chicken strip plate. If I am ever passing through here again I will definitely stop in and try some more of their items. read more

Wow! This place is amazing! You can't go wrong here! The place is very quaint. The owner was there helping and talking to his guests. The wait staff were top notch. Elicia was excellent. She took care of all of her guests timely and smiled the entire time. The quality and quantity of the food is top notch. There's hand cut fries, homemade croutons and house ranch dressing! Our waitress heard it was our anniversary so she brought us a piece of Oreo cheesecake! Please stop in and enjoy! As with any restaurant that excels in what they do, you may have to wait for a table to become available. Trust me, it's well worth the wait!! read more

Great find in the middle of nowhere. Fun decor, good service, and great steaks. The onion straws are a great appetizer option.

Comfortable, friendly atmosphere. Cute, rustic cowboy decor. Excellent food!! Everything was cooked just right. Had catfish fritters. Try the jalapeño corn nuggets! Be sure to keep an eye on the ornery locals in the corner. ;) read more

While traveling through Missouri we stopped in to get a steak after reading the reviews. Great location right off hwy 24. The Hoof did not disappoint. We got the filet & shrimp special & prime rib. Filet was seasoned well and cooked just right. The 14 oz prime rib was a thick cut & had excellent flavor. The garlic creamed potatoes were by far the best au gratin potatoes I've ever had at a restaurant! Great dessert and service. Would frequent this place weekly, if not more, if we lived nearby! read more

The Hoof - Filet & shrimp special with garlic creamed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Madison, Missouri

The food deserves 4 stars but unfortunately the service is lacking. It seems like the waitstaff is extremely inexperienced and without proper training. The atmosphere is family friendly and the restaurant is clean. Portion sizes are great especially if you want to take some home for lunch the next day.It's still worth checking out because you might get lucky and get good service. We still go if we know we have time to kill. read more

Great service here and the food is well prepared and tasty. I recommend this place for dinner or lunch. read more

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One of the better steak place is probably in mid Missouri period is well kept secret but it wont stay that way long! The beer is cold the service do a good job and the food is way over the top! read more

Best Prime Rib I've tasted! Hometown hospitality at its finest!! I would highly recommend this place food at its finest!

We have driven by several times on our way to visit family. Always say "we need to try this place." We are food nerds that moved from Vegas to Mid-MO. Always looking for something new. We love the little tucked away "greasy spoon". This was not a greasy spoon!!! The menu, although small, was filled with good food made with quality ingredients. Fried pickle appetizer, nothing special, they were fried pickles. I got the burger, perfectly cooked, the lettuce, and tomato was fresh and crisp. Husband ordered the grilled pork tenderloin, it was pounded out to the perfect thickness and was so big he cut it in half and made a double stack of the thing! My son (17) order the ribeye sandwich, cooked perfect!!!! He said the meat had great flavor and texture. THE FRIES!!! Fresh cut, seasoned to perfection. Definitely a highlight for me!!!! Service was prompt and courteous. We will be back. read more

Had dinner here for the first time. It was busy and yet we were seated right away, service was quick and the food was fantastic. We chose steak salad, prime rib and a ribeye steak. Everything was great. Kenzie was our server and she was on the ball! We could not of asked for better service. We will definitely be back. Wish we hadn't of waited so long to try it. read more

The food is excellent. Just don't go on a Saturday night or you will be waiting for a table. It is split into three separate areas. The isn't cheap but it is good. They also have daily specials at noon. The reason I gave it 4 stars is because of the wait on Saturday nights. read more

Whoa!!! What a great lunch. Rolling though Missouri looking for a unique place to eat, this is it. Great service, fun atmosphere and clean and the food was excellent! I love finding these out of the ordinary places. read more

Went to this restaurant on a Tuesday night. A decent sized crowd for such a small town. My Dad and his wife had a steak and loved it. I had the pork chop which was a very generous cut, the baked potato was well prepared and lots of toppings available. The food was exceptionally good and the service was great. Highly recommend. read more

Despite a recommendation from a family member, I wasn't expecting much when we stopped here. BUT IT WAS AWESOME. Great food and friendly staff. read more