Location: Boonville
Top Restaurants in Boonville
Top Things to do in Boonville
Boonville Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Boonville
Boonville is a city in Cooper County, Missouri, USA. The population was 8,319 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Cooper County. The city was the site of a skirmish early in the American Civil War on July 17, 1861. Union forces defeated a small and poorly equipped force of the Missouri State Guard in the first Battle of Boonville.
Things to do in Boonville
1. Maggie's Bar & Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By Jeanne M - New Lenox, Illinois
This was a great stop for us as we strolled along Boonville's main street. All we wanted was a cold drink, but we met a very friendly bartender and several customers who were quite willing to give us information about the town, places to eat, etc. We ended up staying far longer than planned.
Nice, well-stocked bar.
2. 87 Diner
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By JimBobMissouri - Missouri
Comfort food no matter what time of the day you dine. Great breakfasts, super lunches, and very good service. Plan to wait on Sunday, they are very,very busy, but it's worth the wait!
3. WJ's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By Michael H - Columbia, Missouri
Around the rural communities are some excellent restaurants if you are looking for good, down home cooking. WJ's is located off the main street in a house. The menu features a variety of great comfort foods like pork chops and fried chicken. The service is warm and friendly. I will be back.
4. Revival at the Frederick
Overall Ratings
4 based on 106 reviews
Revival Restaurant & Lounge located in the Historic Hotel Frederick offers a modern take on Classic Midwestern Cuisine. Chef Calvin Davis of Freshwater (Fine) Dining in Kansas City presents his rural outpost where he explores the impact of history on the food we eat. Revival offers the warmness of Midwestern hospitality with the thoughtful atmosphere and service of a classic Fine Dining restaurant. The Revival Bar offers pre-prohibition era cocktails, a thoughtful, eclectic wine list, and a selection of locally sourced craft beers.
Reviewed By Roger B - Watsons Bay, Australia
The restaurant recently changed hands and the new owners are really trying hard. I enjoyed an excellent steak and my wife loved the chicken. Service was warm and friendly too.
5. Main Street Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Marralee
Tired from traveling all day, we made the short jaunt to this cafe that is worth the extra mile or two from nearby interstate hotels. The cafe offers comfort food at its best. I had meatloaf and my husband had the Turkey dinner. Yum! The service was friendly and fast. We shared the modest dining area with a few locals (they know where the best food is). This diner is right along the Missouri River as well. Very good experience here!
6. The Palace Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By TomM8132 - Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
This is very popular with locals. The menu has two sections, an extensive list of standard mid-western and all-American items at good value prices; and secondly, a short list of Greek dishes that we had come for.
I ordered the shish-ka-bob with pork. This came on a large platter with two skewers with pork, green pepper and onion chunks. Also,a large, well-made pita bread, and garnished with some fresh tomato and onions. The pork was firm, fully cooked, and well marinated. This was a very good shish-ka-bob platter.
With it came a substantial side salad, which proved to be identical to the medium Greek salad my spouse ordered. The lettuce was fresh and cool, accompanied by tomato, onion, olives, feta cheese, and perhaps I forgot something. Another winner. Both items standard Greek fare done up well.
The entrance doesn't look like much and the dining room is moderately attractive, but of some age, with tables in two long rows with a divider panel.
Service was good, but less than 100% organized.
7. A&W Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By TheHighwayWarrior - Missouri
I wish I had known about this vintage A&W in Boonville years ago. I frequently stop at Boonville when traveling between St. Louis and Kansas City, but I usually just eat at one of the gas station restaurants located out along I-70. For some reason I decided to finally find the A&W that's listed on some of the directional signs near one of the interstate exits. What a surprise when I got there and discovered a restaurant that has been virtually untouched since it opened in the early 1970s. There aren't many A&Ws left that still have the fireplace feature. I was instantly transported back to my childhood. This was the A&W I grew up with. On top of the classic vintage style, the food was great too and the employees were very friendly.
8. Breadeaux Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By NEVIKING - Olathe, Kansas
If you are not familiar with Breadeaux--pretty popular chain in small to mid sized towns
This one had a VERY reasonable lunch buffet. Lettuce, lots of veggies, potato and Mac salad--and pizza. I don't even know the name of the slices I had--but it had artichokes on it and thats good for three stars from me any time.
$5.49 for the buffet--we were starved and didn't want to wait--and the buffet ended in 20 minutes. NO PROBLEM! Attack, gorge, back on the road.
One note--the Parmesan is REALLY salty!!!
Other than that, a great place for a yummy and CHEAP lunch!
9. Farmer's Pick Buffet
Overall Ratings
4 based on 42 reviews
Our chefs work with local farmers and food producers to bring in fresh ingredients year-round for Farmer's Pick Buffet. We use local meats, eggs, dairy, produce, jams, sauces, wines, and much more to prepare your delicious meal.
Reviewed By Old_Drum - Warrensburg, Missouri
We've eaten here a number of times, most recently on a Friday night. The locally-sourced food has always been well-prepared and tasty, but the overall selections are limited considering the premium price ($20/ on Fri/Sat night). My wife does like the shrimp. Staff, as always, was friendly & attentive.
10. Pirates Cove
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By Terry J - Kansas City, Missouri
We stopped on our way home for the first time. I had the chicken strips with homemade chips and salad. The salad and chips were good but the strips were the frozen types. My husband had the beer battered fish with salad and onion rings. The onion rings were the thin ones and were good. The fish was the friozen type. I think the next time we would get a burger because they looked good. Seems like a "Cheers" place with locals enjoying a drink.
