During our most recent visit, the service was terrible. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon. Plenty of available seats. We didn't have a reservation, but they sat us immediately. We waited for over 15 minutes and finally asked someone passing by if we could get a waiter/waitress. She apologized and brought us waters. The waitress finally arrived, took our order and left a plate of relish. Another waiter brought our food out and we never saw our server again. I asked the hostess for a refill on my water and for the check at the end of the meal. The food was delicious, but with this service, we won't be back for a while. It's unfortunate. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Our group of five family members had had a lovely lunch here on a recent Tuesday.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The only negative was that service was very slow between the time we received our appetizers and when the main courses arrived. Otherwise, the service was super friendly and all of the food items were tasty. Standouts were the deviled eggs, flatbread, and fried green tomatoes. read more

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Excellent food and service. Alex our server was very attentive and nice. I got the Slap Yo Momma Burger and it was awesome! We will definitely be back. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Excellent food and service as always!! Thanks for being amazing. I got chicken and my wife got their famous apple pork chops which were both insanely tasty! read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Pork chop - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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I only had the bbq chicken wrap two days in a row it was wonderful! I was here for the cape snowstorm of 2026. The staff was friendly, the food was yummy and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was clean![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. read more

If you like fried okra that taste mysteriously like fish and chicken and dumplings that fall flat and a server that lacks attention to details, then this will be the place for you. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Seated in the bar in a high chair, watching the server twirl her hair and rummage through a ridiculous purse while waiting for iher to take our order and serve water was interesting.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Of course you could also watch the guy at the next table, chew with his mouth open liking a cow.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Classless. Clueless. Over-rated. Even the salt shaker was covered in BBQ sauce[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Avoid unless you just want to wait for ever...... read more

The food was so delicious! Our waitress Emily was the best. I had the blacked red fish with rice... amazing! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is nice, quiet, and cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Blacked Red Fish. - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

We gave The Southerner a try when we had an overnight stay in Cape Girardeau. Overall everything was good. The kids menu options were extensive and had very good sized portions. The catfish, salad, and grits were all delicious. My only complaint on the food was that my tacos were a bit on the dry side. I think if I had gotten the fish option they would have been better. All the flavors were good in the tacos. Service was fast and attentive. read more

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Our lunch was enjoyed by all. We tried the Piggy mac, shrimp and grits and the fried green tomato sandwich. All were excellent. It was a great find! read more

I got the blackened red snapper and it was absolutely perfect. Flaky with Cajun spices and a great cream sauce. I've been down in Cape on business and really thought it was like a Cracker Barrel. Was completely wrong. Good food and a well apportioned bar with a nice bourbon and rye selection. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Red snapper - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Excellent food ... several options. The waitress was phenomenal and had excellent suggestions for our dining choices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is lovely too![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Great little find in Cape! Excellent service, quick, clean. Delicious southern food with a twist! read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Not your mommas meatloaf! - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Winner: fried green tomatoes-perfectly coated and fried and the remoulade was spot on Everything else was pretty decent. The service was amazing. She was so nice and had great suggestions and was very prompt. The deviled eggs were good but also some had weird flavors. The pimento cheese they used was perfectly creamy with a good tang. My shrimp and grits was...okay. It did have this delicious tangy relish on it that made the whole dish come together-wish it had more relish. Overall a good meal and drinks were good too. It really threw me off that it was inside of a Drury Inn. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Dress as classy or as casual as you want.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great intimate restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was pretty dark inside so reading the menu without a light can be a challenge.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I only got a picture of the relish tray because I didn't want to annoy my neighboring diners with my camera flash.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was in town for an expo and ate the Southerner Cobb salad two days in a row. Loved this salad!! The dressing was a buttermilk ranch dill. Crazy good!! Phil was an excellent server and the food was fresh and high quality!! I will be eating here again! read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Had the poke bowl last night, it was good! Fish was fresh, lots of edamame and greens, and the ginger soy glaze was delicious. I don't think it needs the cilantro dressing with it, unless you want a Latin twist on an Asian cuisine. The rice texture was more al dente than I prefer. I ordered takeout from my room at the hotel connected to the restaurant. The staff was courteous over the phone as well as in the restaurant. The hostess wasn't at the front area when I arrived, so I had to check in with the bartender instead. It was fine. I paid for my order and the hostess asked if I would like some bread to go with it. The restaurant was much smaller than I had assumed it would be. A few tables in the bar area as well as a regular dining area that could seat 30 or so people. For a large hotel attached, I was expecting a larger dining room. My business partner got the meatloaf, which came with brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. He said it was lovely, but he was confused with the addition of cheese in the meatloaf. All and all a solid spot to eat when you're a long way from home and are in need of a comforting meal. UPDATE: Ordered To-Go for the 10th or so time since I've been here. I always tip and have courteous service upon arrival. Today I was handled by the Manager. The guy had no smile and weird vibes. After I pay he proceeds to simply hand me my poke bowl container - NO BAG, NO UTENSILS, NO NAPKINS. So I ask him for a bag, and he gets it, however he seems put out by my request. I leave thinking maybe I can get by without utensils...but that's nonsense. I went back and requested some from the bartender. I have NEVER gotten takeout without being given the proper accoutrements. Annnnnd this will be my last meal here for the duration of my stay. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Tuna poke bowl - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Amazing food at great prices! Service/ staff were very kind and the food came out timely and well presented. Glad I stopped by during my road trip up to STL. read more

Service was good. Loved that they had a Gin Gimlet on their cocktail menu. The appetizer of deviled eggs was very good, spinach salad was also good. I appreciated the option of a smaller sized entree of shrimp and grits. Husband's burger had to be eaten with a knife and fork as the bottom bun was too soggy from the (very tasty) sauce to pick up. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Restaurant was a little loud, but that was due to a couple of folks in a larger party nearby.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Overall, we enjoyed it and would recommend it. read more

So good! Friendly staff. Not the fastest service, but this is more of relaxed dining. Take your time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Enjoy the ambiance.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I have eaten here several times and have enjoyed it every time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Lovely patio and peaceful well appointed inside.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Comprehensive bar menu and wonderful food choices. Particularly unique option with The Fixins' Sampler menu item. That along with the deviled eggs will bring me back. read more

I love shrimp and grits. I was so excited to see them on the menu. The service was great. I first got an excellent Cabernet that was one of their well drinks. Next came my salad, a bagged salad that wasn't very good. You would think for the price, I was going to get a fresh salad. Then came the grits! They were actually more sweet than savory. Never had sweet grits (even at breakfast). Way too much butter, oil, grease pooling around the grits. Worst I have ever had. Got an ooey gooey butter cake to go (dry and not very good). The ambiance was decent and somewhat relaxing, but the temperature was too cool and I absolutely hate cold air blowing on my hot foods. Too expensive $40 for the quality read more

Always fresh and quality menu options with reasonable prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Family friendly or perfect for friends and a nice evening out![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Never had bad service or a bad meal. Always GREAT! read more

My food was delicious especially the pickle starter. My waitress was attentive and the sweet tea was delicious. The warm bacon slaw was amazing and the blackened fish with cream sauce was just the right amount of spice. Will return again. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Blackened fish with cream sauce and rice. Warm bacon slaw - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Very nice place to have a light lunch. The complimentary small relish place is a great way to start off! I had delicious deviled eggs, Short Rib Sammy (a bbq sandwich) with a side of Brussels sprouts that were amazing. Definitely going back. The cocktails looked interesting too. read more

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Interesting setting and menu, physically attached to a motel, but not related. They (Tractors) have another restaurant in Jackson, MO. The choices are unique and well-prepared. It's rare to find a mini-chain like this in out-of-the-way locations on a road trip, but a delightful happening. Hope the locals know what they've got. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]When me and my daughter walked in, my daughter says "Ooo this place looks fancy :)" and it did.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A nice place with pretty good food. Our server was really nice and kind to my daughter. The price wasn't too expensive either. Not much on there for vegans but I made it work, got some fried green tomatoes and Brussels sprouts. read more

This place is unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the mixed berry salad and my husband had the pub burger and fries. Everything set the standard on food prep and taste. I can't even explain how good it all was. The staff is courteous and friendly and the atmosphere is gorgeous. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Mixed berry salad with poppyseed dressing - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

We dropped in after an appointment. It is very gorgeous inside. Neat lighting & sharp decor. We got the street tacos, a couple of burgers & finished it off with the best bread pudding ever!!! Even came w a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Amazing Bread Pudding - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

When you are inside this place you wouldn't think it's attached to a hotel. It's cute and comfortable seating. We had a 15 minute wait on a Friday night so not bad. We had the creole fries and they were so good. It was fries with hot pimento cheese and bacon, I think. We woofed those down, even my picky teen loved it. We had a cheeseburger, grilled chicken sandwich and a Caesar salad. All was tasty and hot. Our server was great too. read more

I'm often leery of restaurants in hotels, however, The Southerner was an unexpected surprise. We started with a lovely amuse-bouche. Our entrees were spot on as well as the sides. Highly recommend the cabbage and bacon side. So good. read more

I had such a great experience at Southern by Tractor again. I decided to try something else, and Jack our waiter recommended the blackened redfish. It was absolutely delicious, it had a spicy kick like he started. He also recommended the dessert for the day. The category 5 soco hurrican was strong and tasty, i was feeling a little tipsy after one drink. I just have to say all of Jack recommendations were on point! The whole dinning experience was great. Great food, and great atmosphere what more can I ask for! read more

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This place was wonderful throughout our entire experience. We walked in and were greeted by the hostess and then our server was very knowledgeable of the drink menu and the food menu. We highly recommend read more

Service and food were just bad. If you get Sara as your waitress just leave. She will forget half of your food in the kitchen and does not like to refill empty water. First and last visit here. Also the fan used to dry the place out from a leak makes some seats an ice box to sit at. Health department should take a look at how filthy the wall is above the picture across where we were sitting. Management also does not care. Asked us to come back and give them another chance when we had to flag down another waitress to get the bill after waiting for about 20 min to see her to ask for the bill. Sorry we just spent $40 on dinner and left hungry. Time to grab food from somewhere before the hour drive home. Will never return 20 mins is plenty of time to write an honest review of the place when you are held hostage till you can pay and leave. read more

Stopped in here yesterday for lunch. We started with the fried green tomatoes. Some of the best we've ever had, and right in peak season! Delicious!! Easily 5 stars. I had the lunch portion chicken tenders, and they were so big I couldn't finish. Again, delicious. It came with a side and I tried the soup of the day-- potato soup-- which was delightful. My meal was also 5 stars. My fiancé had the pulled pork Mac n cheese. The pork, BBQ sauce, and Mac n cheese were all delicious. The sweet potato chips, however, were very soggy to the point of being inedible, so he said his was more like four stars. Our waitress was fantastic and polite. The restaurant itself was clean and well kept. We were a little nervous when we saw it was a hotel restaurant, but there was no need. A place we would definitely come back to read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Chicken Tenders with BBQ sauce - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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Thanks to Yelp for clueing me in to this place. We grabbed carry out from here while e route to Memphis. We ordered Gouda stuffed meatloaf and catfish nuggets. Meatloaf came with green beans and smashed garlic potatoes. Potatoes still had skin on them - which I take to mean house made. I picked sweet potato chips and fresh broccoli. All the sides were great although the chips were not at their best after being trapped in go container with hot fish and hush puppies. The puppies had jalapeño but not too spicy. All in all we were very happy with our choices! I hate meatloaf but had to agree that theirs was good. This place looked to have a nice atmosphere. Seems to be fairly new. read more

This place is one of those rare off the beaten path jewels for great Southern foods, Always enjoy coming here always something different every time I come that makes it unique. No fast food here they have a chef. I decided to have the shrimp scampi- with a nice garden salad and asked for the bacon vinaigrette dressing as I had not had that dressing in ages it was wonderful. Only thing missing was bacon on top of the salad as it was one of the better salads I had in Cape in a long time. The ice tea was great as well. I would highly suggest this place for special occasions or events but for me I would put it on a must to do places to check out and eat their regularity. I like to go around 3pm when there is no crowds so I can enjoy my meal without a bunch of noise. Got to say this is one of the better places to eat in Cape Girardeau and highly recommend to check it out. Tell them Tom sent you..enjoy. read more

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Excellent food and service. I have eaten here a few times on business trips and it's one of the best restaurants in cape.

Amazing at times depends on who is working. Some of the servers are stuck up and rude.

Got the nashville hot chicken tenders as our starter and it was delicious! The batter had an airy crisp, and the chicken was so juicy. The white bbq sauce paired well with the seasoning on the chicken. The dish came with 5 decent sized tenders, enough to share between 3-5 people. I ordered the meatloaf and subbed the green beans for gouda mac n cheese. The meatloaf was delicous! It was super smoky and flavorful. The sides were also good: smashed potatoes were buttery and garlicky, and the mac n cheese was creamy and subtly smoky from the gouda. The interior is beautiful and staff are extremely friendly. Definitely give this place a try for a nice meal out! read more

The Southerner By Tractors - Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders - Southern Near Me - Cape Girardeau, Missouri

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CRAB CAKES 10/10 must try! GREEN TOMATOES 7/10 a little sweet but other than that really good texture and crunch PIG MAC 9/10 My wife loved it and it was very filling! shrimp and grits 6/10 wasnt very memorable but I had no complaints about it! DESSERT WAS 8/10 ooey gooey butter cake Chicken dumplings 10/10 must try! The service was amazing, orders were very prompt and the staff was very kind! read more

The food here is amazing! Ate here a few days ago and haven't stopped thinking about it. They put great care and details into creating their food. Even the sweet potato chips they used to garnish the dish I order not only added beauty to the dish, but was very tasty as well. Everything we ordered looked and tasted amazing. I definitely recommend! read more

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