Location: Jefferson City
Top Restaurants in Jefferson City
Top Things to do in Jefferson City
- 1. Katy Trail State Park
- 2. Missouri State Penitentiary
- 3. Runge Conservation Nature Center
- 4. Missouri State Capitol
- 5. Governor's Mansion
- 6. Lewis and Clark Monument Trailhead Plaza
- 7. Museum of Missouri Military History
- 8. Missouri State Museum
- 9. Cole County Historical Museum
- 10. Missouri State Penitentiary Museum
Where to eat American food in Jefferson City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Best American restaurants nearby. Discover the best American food in Jefferson City. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for American restaurants near you.. The Missouri State Capitol dominates a bluff overlooking the Missouri River and the bronze statue atop its 238 foot-high dome is the first thing that comes into view for visitors of Jefferson City. The same bluff was one of the first sites passed by Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition, and the city is close to both the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail and KATY Trail State Park. The city is also home to the imposing Missouri State Penitentiary, the “bloodiest 47 acres in America.”
Things to do in Jefferson City
10. Ecco Lounge
Overall Ratings
4 based on 110 reviews
Reviewed By jimr563
Stopped for dinner and a beer. Great pub food, the breaded tenderloin is killer. This place has been around since 1945
9. Bandanas Bar-B-Q
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Bandana's Bar-B-Q is Southern Style BBQ seasoned with a dry rub and cooked the sauce less, then hand-cut to order straight from the smoker. All Bandana's pork, beef, chicken, and ribs are specially prepared over a pit of select hardwoods to create our sig
Reviewed By RandyWilkerson
Some of the best ribs in the area. BBQ is very good. Would highly recommend this as a very good place to eat.
8. Domenicos Italian Restaurant & Catering
Overall Ratings
4 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Rick B
A dark restaurant, but the servers and friendly, efficient and professional. The salmon special was wonderful. The Caesar salad was the best I've had. We will go back.
7. Prison Brews
Overall Ratings
4 based on 427 reviews
Prison Brews was opened in 2007 in a part of town that once housed the state penitentiary and is now experiencing residential / commercial re-growth. This has become a popular brewery with wood-fired pizzas, sandwiches, etc. It has completely embraced the
Reviewed By 769jackieb
Itâs cute restaurant with a prison theme. I was super impressed with the food though. Artichoke dip, a club sandwich and green bean fries. The green beans fries were very greasy. The rest was average... not bad but nothing to write home about. I guess people love it because of the atmosphere.
6. Arris' Bistro
Overall Ratings
4 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By Dave N
Decor is eclectic sort of ironic modern. Sound level was great. Service is great. Food anywhere from good to outstanding, depending on what you get. They're trying to do their very best and doing well. It seems like a place right on the edge of excellent and might get there any day.
5. Paddy Malone's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
Reviewed By hngbz
Paddy Malones has a genuine Irish spirit in the heart or Jeff City. Visiting for a couple months and finally got around to stopping by. Was greeted with big smiles and Irish folk music. Guinness on tap while we waited. We were seated on the porch out back in a few minutes. We ordered the fried mushrooms, onion rings, and sweet potatoes fries as appetizers. There were 6 of us and we were so full, we never ordered dinner. The mushrooms are portabella sliced in half. Huge! Great time. Highly recommended pub scene.
4. Madison's Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 441 reviews
Madison's offers fine American, Italian and eclectic cuisine, relaxed dining in an inviting and welcoming atmosphere. Hand-cut steaks, seafood, appetizers, soup, sandwiches, pasta, desserts, a variety of distinctive, unique and tantalizing signature dishe
Reviewed By David S
Not one of my first go-to places when we come to town but the food is always good and our last trip was with a group of around 20 and I was surprised that we only had one server but he kept up and did an excellent job.
3. Oscar's Classic Diner
Overall Ratings
4 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By tkahle
Went here for breakfast on Sunday. Busy place but we were seated in 15 minutes. Server was friendly and fast with getting our drinks. Had the French Toast combo. Eggs were fluffy and hot, French Toast was very good. Didnât even need syrup. Another person ordered the big breakfast. It has everything. Very reasonable price for the portions. Food was also delivered fast. Someone was always coming around filling up our coffee and water. Highly recommend for breakfast and will return.
2. The Grand Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By kathyogarq
The best restaurant in the area. The soups and dressings are homemade as well as the desserts. Great place for a business lunch or just a gathering of gals. Ambiance, service-everything for an enjoyable dining experience. The drink specialties are almost as good as the desserts.
1. Sweet Smoke BBQ
Overall Ratings
5 based on 144 reviews
Freshly Smoked meat everyday! We take a lot of time serving you delicious food so you don't have too. Let us cater your next event, 2-10,000 no event to small or big!
Reviewed By Thestarman1991
I have been here a couple time and the staff as a whole has made each experience great. Plus the food is grade A. Probably wonât find much better in Jefferson City in terms BBQ.Thank you for taking time to let us know how your experiences have been! Our staff loves to hear how great of a job they're doing, it helps them strive to be even better! Thank you again, we will see you soon!
Where to Eat in Jefferson City: The Best Restaurants and Bars
