Restaurants in Cape Girardeau

“great ice-cream, loved the Bubble waffle cone”

“Basic Cajun Food in a Historic Waterfront Building
We started with the Cajun Nachos, which were tortilla chips smothered with red beans, a few jalapenos and an occasional slice of kielbasa sausage. Our meals were a plate of red beans and rice, Crawfish Etouffee, Shrimp Etouffee, Catfish Po’boy, a cup of Jambalaya and the Broussard’s Chicken Breast and fries. We had a good sampling of their menu! Most everything was good.
However, I would not recommend the Broussard’s Chicken Breast. It is a grilled chicken breast heavily seasoned a with house spice blend. It was overloaded with filѐ seasoning. It comes with a sauce that helped tone down the overpowering flavor of the filé powder. Stick with the blackened Chicken.
It is an attractively decorated restaurant and bar. The service is average.”

“I discovered Top of the Marq in June when a friend took us there. I have been back several times including my birthday 4 weeks ago. I really like this place especially for the atmosphere. The food jd excellent. Last time I had the 16 oz garlic ribeye steak. I took half of it home.”

“Food was great, we didn’t realize the restaurant was in the casino, it’s our first time visiting the area. But it was way to get to, just have to walk into the casino and deal with some cigarette smoke. But we were very happy with our meal. Some reasonably priced stuff as well as some expensive stuff, so a good balance. What you’d expect with a casino restaurant. It was dark so we didn’t really have a view of the Mississippi, but during the day the view would probably be nice.”

“Amazing food, friendly staff, great atmosphere. My son and I thoroughly enjoyed our stop here!”

“Food is always high quality excellent always wonderful. Staff is very nice, happy , very professional, always a Delightful dining experience.”

“This place is really good. Great food, great service, nice atmosphere and a really nice location. I had the shrimp Greek salad and risotto balls. Both were really delicious. The Negroni was also quite to my liking. Eat here, walk to the river and back to watch the sunset. Perfect Cape Girardeau thing to do.”

“I’m adduced to their Açaí super mega berry smoothie. Everyone should give Fresh Healthy Cafe Saint Francis a try. 💙”

“Best place in town for dinner. Relaxed with awesome and interesting food selection.”

“Was a customer at your facility on 9/30/21. My experience was mixed. Started out with the drink that was delivered to my companion had a "gob" of hair stuck to the bottom of the glass. A manager seated us took our drink order and delivered our drink gave us menu's. We asked a passing waiter to please send Manager to our booth. She returned asking if she could help. My friend just held up the glass for her to see. She asked if he wanted another drink and apologized. Our waiter, Brian H upon bringing our order which we questioned the portion size of one of the orders (same order). , one plate seemed to be much smaller than the other. Brian said "I'll be back". He only came back when he brought the check. Very poor service. Food was good.”

“This place is amazing!..The Catfish is delicious. The Crab Legs are great. Try the Dirty Rice!! The owner is so nice, he makes sure the all you can eat keeps coming. I would only add coleslaw to the menu for the Catfish.”

“I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The atmosphere was minimal yet charming, staff was very attentive and polite. Food was excellent and didn’t take too long after ordering. They also have a variety of noodles and sauces (market products) for purchase to make at home. I will definitely be going back!”

“A nice little Mexican restaurant in town - if you're looking for authentic peppers, cilantro (and their cilantro is WAY cheaper than Schnucks), go to this little place... You'll find a lot of items here you can't find anywhere else.”

“Shogun has been in Cape the longest of all active sushi/hibachi restaurants. Great atmosphere, especially if you like the hibachi grill experience. I usually just dine in without the grill experience. Never had anything that settled bad with me. Had a lot of different sushi options and grill options.”

“Best sushi in cape girardeau!

Excellent service from Server Grace, very attentive and swift to refill my drink

Gorgeous presentation of Sashimi from both Sushi Chefs at the Sushi bar, kudos for them putting their hearts into every meal.

Extremely satisfied with this visit.

You really should try their sushis and sashimis if you are in Cape Girardeau.

Affordable price, a lot of parking spots”

“The chicken salad is my favorite!”

“Great service, friendly staff and the manager/host was very accommodating. They made our retirement party awesome!! Thanks again!! March 21, 2025”

“We are so appreciative of this location letting us stay the night in our rv. We had problems with our truck and they were so “hospitable “! Entire staff was awesome! Food was awesome! Kathy who was working the counter was very friendly, gracious and helpful. We appreciate this Cracker Barrel staff!!”

“So, I let my kids pick dessert while In Cape. We came across Smoothie and thought of giving it a try. We're greeted with a friendly staff. Chelsea and Gracie helped us with the menu choices; the smoothies were incredible. Lauren even helped my youngest with a brain freeze. Lol. I aimed to learn these extraordinary young ladies' names and write a positive review. Thanks for the great experience.”

“Stopped in for lunch as we were passing through. Fabulously seasoned food with large portions! Service was mediocre. The restrooms were ATROCIOUS!! ? My feet were literally sticking to the floor, sinks were backing up and just all around nasty. The place could definitely use a deep cleaning and a makeover. But again, THE FOOD, ?! (Chips tasted a bit old and reheated however) price was on point and much lower than Mexican restaurants where I live.

Wheelchair accessibility: Is wheelchair accessible”

“Ordered a pretty big order today and they were very fast and accurate!!”

“Jen is awesome great service!!!!”

“Delicious food and fast, reliable service.”

“The employee's were very nice and our waitress asked if we needed refills often. So many food items to choose from! Everything was fresh and plentiful, but I would suggest they put signs by all the items so we can tell what some of them are. Dessert area had at least 12-13 different items. Chocolate cake was great! We were there around noon, for lunch.”

“The restaurant is so dirty, its carpet and sticky tables make me never want to go back. Staff stand talking to eachother ignoring the customer. It's a shame, it use to be a nice place to eat.”

“Everyone is so friendly and helpful, and they make delicious drinks. Atmosphere is always relaxing. I love bringing friends with me to Mana Tea!”

“I got the bbq pork steak today. It was so good. I also got the slaw and fried okra. The okra is the real deal. You can it's fresh the moment you taste it. I highly recommend this place. And the people there are so nice”

“Quality ingredients Agreeable atmosphere for talking Yummy flavors”

“great food and great service- love the atmosphere. it is very relaxing and enjoyable!”

“Katie’s service was beyond all expectations. She was knowledgeable about the menu offerings and always prompt inquiring of refills or other needs. Ask for her by name at your next visit.”

“Great food! We had the potato wedges, buffalo chikn sandwich, jack fruit tacos, smoothies, kids nachos, kids pasta, and desserts! We loved it all! Our kids also took smoothies togo. We will vist again.”

“Stumbled upon this hidden gem while walking and exploring Downtown Cape Girardeau. Amazing display of music including cassettes, vinyl records, and cd's. Their record wall was astonishing and the atmosphere is very inviting. Drinks were well worth their price and the owner was super friendly and social. Will definitely be visiting again and highly recommend for anyone to try out. We had shots, coke/whiskey, and a Nudie Suit (Scientist Dub Mix) which included 6mg of THC”

“Great food. Great people Great atmosphere Thanks for being in Cape”

“This place has amazing ice cream and the service was absolutely great both times we were there . Also My husband was very excited they had Superman ice cream (not many places outside of Michigan have it surprisingly).Our kids also love the flavors they got and they have a very nice selection of flavors as well. This ice cream shop is also very clean which is awesome as well. Would recommend stopping in and getting ice cream from here.”

“Joe and I tried La Luna for the first time and loved it. The “Choice of 5” tacos let us sample different flavors (birria was our favorite), and the steak Enchiladas Pacíficas were tasty and freshly made. We kept going back for more queso, and the margaritas were spot-on. Everyone who helped us was friendly and checked on us often. We’ll be back soon.”

“I adore Ziggis! They definitely compete with other drive through coffee places! They have larger size options and different specialties! I love that if I don’t know what I want they will give me a recommendation! And the chocolate covered espresso beans are EVERYTHING

Dietary restrictions: Non dairy options available”

“we had breakfast here today at Sands and it was the best breakfast I've had in a long time (except for my boyfriend's of course haha) French toast was exceptional, biscuits and gravy exceptional and the service was outstanding!!!”

“I always get an iced white mocha with caramel and I have never been disappointed. I also really enjoyed the French toast bagel for limited time. They’re friendly and have the best customer service. 10/10 😊”

“The most amazing food and incredible price! To see how hard these people work and how much they actually care about taking care of their customers is a rare find!!!”

“Yummmmy!!!! It was so good!!!!”

“Some of the best micro-brew in the Heartland. If you like beer and like to experience beer that isn’t “normal” then you have to try Ebb & Flow.”

“Highly recommend the empanadas! 😋 Great Coffee/flavor variety, and the staff is always very nice!”

“Best pizza ever. Been eating here for 50 years. Whenever I’m in town always buy a few half baked frozen pizzas to take home.”

“we had breakfast here today at Sands and it was the best breakfast I've had in a long time (except for my boyfriend's of course haha) French toast was exceptional, biscuits and gravy exceptional and the service was outstanding!!!”

“Last weekend my son was married and we got food to feed over 200 people. Everyone raved how great it tasted. The food was superb. The servers were fantastic and easy to work with. I highly recommend these people.”

“I have been here many times, but I've only had the burgers, but my wife tried chicken and it was great also, but the burgers are amazing and I love their fries because there are always hot. I have also tried their ice cream before and it is so delicious I didn't have time to get in a this time. I've been to Culver's in several cities, and I have never been disappointed. 😋😋”

“Tammy W was our server and she was so kind and patient. It was our first time here and so it took us a bit to figure out what we wanted and she was super patient and helpful with suggestions. Def will come back.”

“Wonderful little gem in cape! We went and checked out simply swirled and it was such a pleasant experience. The store was super clean, and they had a lot of choices for toppings and flavors. The employee was very nice and attentive. We got several sample cups and tried some of the flavors. We ended up choosing cereal milk (pictured below), birthday cake, cake batter and cookies and cream. The cereal milk (cotton candy and vanilla mix) was our favorite! For 5 cups of froyo and 3 of them had toppings it came out to $16. We will absolutely be going back and trying new flavors as they come. Highly recommend checking them out! You won’t be disappointed!”

“absolutely wonderful service and their coffee beans are the best around truly great roast! love the options on flavors as well seeing as they are one of the rare ones that serve lavender! ❤️ we love this place and the new drive through is great as our pup even loves it! great work yall truly!”

“Great food, great service, authentic pub atmosphere.”

“I absolutely love this place and I love the fact that they have zero sugar Mountain Dew on their fountain for pop. Great food and great staff makes this place so special.”

“Love this place! Fresh bakery with things like Bon Bons, scones, whoooie pies. I’m addicted!”

“It’s a great place, nonsmoking wich is a must for me. No rowdy people, just fun and relaxed. Staff is super friendly. Good food too!”

“Friendly service, lunch was great. Would recommend.”

“Definitely try the Fish Tacos absolutely delicious Three nice size tacos that come with a sauce the color of Thousand Island but taste much much better We used to dip our house tortilla chips which were nice,thin & crispy the way they're suppose to be.. My first visit, second time for my Niece & my brother who lives in Cape ”

“Great food and nice servers 👍”

“I wish I would have taken pictures! But it was all so good! There was a 30 minute wait, but the hostess said we could sit at the bar and it was full service! We ordered the Pueblo fries- 9/10! (He wanted more chili) I got the Gobbler Sammi- 10/10! And he got a single Smash Cheeseburger- 10/10. We said we would get to-go boxes, but we ate it all!!! Josh was our bartender and he was amazing! He was kind, had fun, gave us recommendations. He made one of the best Long Islands! But then his wife overheard and she had to make me one. It was a tie! They both were delightful! Josh also made a random concoction- i believe he said it was peach, sprite, mango???? I had a few to drink, okay. I don't remember. But I asked him to surprise me and he did! It's either called "That drink Stan Lee had with Edward Nortons blood" or Caramel apple. 🤣🤣 We definitely will be back. Loved the atmosphere, everyone was friendly and made conversation, and the food and drinks were delightful.”

“Ordered takeout from inside.

The takeout food I picked up for someone else. However, the aroma of the Turkey, Brisket, and BBQ sandwiches were mouthwatering enticing.

I've had their whole slab ribs in the past, and they were tender and tasty.

Parking: Large concrete parking lot, with ample room for 5th wheel campers and vehicles towards the rear of the business.

Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap ♿️ dedicated parking areas, with smooth transition inside.”

“Love the Pizza by the way! It took almost 40 minutes to order using the app. Fresh download. I have a 6 month old phone and by the time the order was finished the pickup time was too short. Had to go back in and select a new time and it took more than 5 minutes just to do that. App needs work, press a button and wait 10 seconds for it to activate.”

“The food was delicious! I had 3 tacos with different meats: carnitas, chicken, and steak. They were all juicy and flavorful, and the salsas and other toppings were fresh and good. I will absolutely go back when I am in the area!”

“Fast service, friendly workers & fabulous food will definitely have me coming back! 🙂 This place gets 5 stars!”

“Great food! Quick and friendly service!”

“Me and the wife an our kids love the food.we eat here alot , the staff here are very friendly and respectful. the food is brought out really quick .”

“Good food nice people and the restaurant is very nice”

“I have had a lot of different coffee from a lot of different places, and this was an incredible experience. I often enjoy a good pour over from a roaster to really highlight their skill and roasting. But these guys pulled a shot of their Ethiopian and of their decaf and it blew my mind. The flavors were so fresh and delicious and the hospitality was off the charts. I highly recommend visiting this place and making it your go to coffee shop.”

“As a Kansas City Missouri native it has been next to impossible to find good, high quality BBQ in this part of the state. We know good BBQ isn’t just pulled pork and ribs. The burnt ends, turkey and sausage were just amazing!! Service was so nice, attentive but not in our faces the entire time. LOVED every single bite! We will return and often!”

“We ordered takeout today and every single thing we ordered was delicious from the cheese sauce, guacamole, enchiladas to the carnitas, beans and rice. We found our Mexican food restaurant that isn’t the same Americanized version as most.”

“Our first visit after a friend recommended this place. We will be regulars from now on! Great food, fast, and priced right. Honey chicken with noodles was the best I’ve had!”

“I stopped by Tropical Smoothie Cafe for the first time and tried the Bahama Mama smoothie. Absolutely loved it. The flavor was perfectly sweet and refreshing, with just the right blend of berries and coconut. The staff was friendly, the service was quick, and the whole vibe of the place was super chill. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more! Highly recommend if you're looking for something tasty and refreshing.”

“The food was good, and the portions were huge. The staff was very friendly and attentive. It is a great place to get good food at a great price.

Vegetarian options: There was a nice selection of vegetarian options.”

“We had Cakes Reanimated cupcakes and cake for my husband’s birthday party. The cake was not only beautiful, but tasted great! Thank you, Cakes Reanimated!”

“You can feel the positive energy when you walk in the door..... keep it going .. fun and refreshing.”

“The owner’s are amazing & the food is delicious. My favorite is the mini burger option. I love to put an egg on my burger with the spicy jam! This is a fun family atmosphere that doesn’t dissapoint!”

“food was wonderful and yummy. establishment very clean. waitress kept our drinks flowing and great place to eat at!!”

“Always great food and a courteous staff!”

“Coldest beer between here and Sturgis SD! And the bartenders and owners are awesome!!”

“Beautiful place! Very well staff with both bartenders and servers. Delicious food, drinks, variety of cocktails/mocktails, and a welcoming atmosphere to ensure a grand time! Very easy to make a reservation as well!”

“Food is always top tier, the wait staff are friendly and attentive to the customers needs,the shift manager and other managers are friendly and helpful, the windows could be resealed, but other than that everything was perfect”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“the Chinese food was excellent and would get the tacos again”

“Excellent selection at extremely reasonable prices. Sushi bar employees are friendly and welcoming. Service from Chad was excellent. We are from Tulsa and this sushi (and miso soup, and seaweed salad, etc) was considerably better than anything we've paid nearly 2x as much for at home.”

“We love this place so much! Always great food and great service! We love Madlyn, she treats us like royalty!”

“Mine and my kids favorite tea place! She gets the caffeine free drinks and I am obsessed with the cotton candy level 1. We even drive from Jackson to come to this Cape location because the customer service is top notch here 🔥 ❤️”

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“Had lunch for the first time yesterday, highly recommend! The food was exceptional, the atmosphere was inviting and unique and Lisa was so welcoming! Will definitely be back!”

“I called for a strawberry cheesecake for my mother in law and it was the most amazing cheesecake we have ever had! The entire family loved it and there wasn’t a piece leftover! We love Socials!!!”

“Great place to eat. We like the pizzas and fish! Love the atmosphere and owners are friendly and establishment is very clean!”

“hella kind, friendly, & absolutely caring & over the top servers & I can say that bc I have witnessed it as well as can vouch for being one of them myself. our servers go above & beyond for our customers bc making sure their visit was over the top satisfactory & that they leave with a smile when walking out the door promising that they will be back is what our servers thrive for with every single person that enters our doors. the food is amazing, fast, cheap, & the food preparation is always clean & on point. don't get me wrong, when we as a staff make mistakes we have no issue owning up to it & doing everything we possibly can to be able to fix the wrongful situation by any means necessary bc we never want someone to walk out those doors unhappy about their services they received all around as a whole complete store/staff.”

“Shout- out to Madison & Tess for their exemplary service, including cheerful attitudes and bright smiles!”

“No wait, seated right away. Friendly enough hostess and servers. Good selection of rubs and sauce flavors. Wings had a good taste, and coverage on some could ha e been better, but overall, it's was pretty good. Prices are moderate. Lunch special with drink and tip for 1 was $17.00.”

“El Acapulco knows flavors a lot better than other Mexican restaurants in town. I just had their Baja Fish Tacos and they rivaled ( or maybe even surpassed) the ones I used to have when I lived in California.”

“i have been waiting for this place to open for a very long time. my husband took me there to get my childhood favorite daiquiri ice only to get told they don't carry it or the bubblegum one. what a let down. i just left and went and got shaved ice instead. as well as you aren't greeted at the door either and everyone looked miserable working there. it hasn't been open long enough to be that way. now i know why there was one car there. I DO NOT RECOMMEND ...........”

“Love the Chicken Pad Thai ask for a 5 on scale of spiciness! 🌶”

“I’ll start off by saying I like sams club, and I know they chk receipts and I agreed to a membership allowing them to chk. But I will not wait behind 10-15 ppl standing in line to get my receipt looked at. I walked passed the ppl waiting cause my time is important. The lady checking receipt literally comes outside and stops me from walking. I told the lady I will not wait behind 10-15 ppl and she could not be outside stoping me from walking away. If your going to do this have more ppl checking receipts. But physically trying to stop someone from leaving is not the way to do business. My time is just as important as anyone else’s. If ppl choice to stand and wait that’s fine by me but if i choose not to wait don’t put ur hands on me or my stuff. Ur policy going to get someone hurt eventually.”

“I walked in, and it's nice and neat. We come here multiple times a week and love it! Mareeka and Joy are awesome bartenders and make our nights at Blue Diamond even better! 5 out of 5 stars! Food and drinks are cheap. I even gambled $20 won $3000. COME HERE!!”

“always a good time when i go to Midtown the bartenders are fantastic great place to see some cool bands 😎😎”

“they are amazing here!! I have alot of food allergies and they accommodate every single time without fail. the food tastes amazing. best spring rolls any where. and their smiles and customer service are amazing!!”

“Shout- out to Madison & Tess for their exemplary service, including cheerful attitudes and bright smiles!”

“Best golden ale in southeast Missouri!”

“China Wok has by far the best Chinese takeaway in Southeast Missouri. Pretty much everything on the menu is awesome and made fresh to order every time. Just don't expect a great sit down restaurant experience, it's little more than a kitchen in a storefront but so worth stopping by to get something to take home or ,if you live Cape Girardeau, to have delivered.”

“My dad used to take me there as a kid when it was where Rhoades is now on William street. It took me back to the good ol days! I'm picky about pizza and this was very good! I ordered online and picked it up. It was easy enough as long as they're not busy. It doesn't taste like gas station pizza ??”

“One of my favorite restaurants! I’ve never had a bad meal.”

“They have a great group of team members! Fast and hardworking. We love coming to Qdoba for holidays and nights we just want to avoid cooking. Everything is always fresh and DELICIOUS!”

“We called there last Thursday to order pizza, we are not local and have never tried Rosatis, Jason I think was his name was friendly and helpful in placing our order knowledgeable about the menu the food arrived before he stated and it was amazing!”

“Just a quick note to commend one of your employees. We’ve been eating at this Fazolis for the last year or so and usually use the drive-thru. The young lady that almost always waits on us is Madelyn!! She is a great employee and ALWAYS friendly!!! She really takes pride in her job and it shows!!! I always look forward to seeing her!! Awesome job Madelyn!!!!! L Lasswell”

“Always great food and a courteous staff!”

“Waited 30 minutes in the drive through today.”

“The two employees were so nice, the restaurant was clean, they have longer hours than my normal Penn Station in STL, my order was made in an efficient fashion. I've never had this experience at any of the PS in st louis and I want to thank the employees for a 5 star experience. Not to mention my artichoke sandwich and fries tasted amazing”

“Might get shot might make a new friend great place to drink and eat one of my favorite bars downtown, not too weird, no hipsters

Kid-friendliness: Don't bring your kids to a bar

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes”

“Simply Great Food. You should give Pho 8 a try.”

“My Pizza was burnt first time I have experienced this and apparently they don’t care about customer service when they send out a product like this”

“The food and service was awesome!!!!!”

“I just hate that they couldn't give me all flats but that's ok the food was amazing. And the service was fast please try the garlic bread It is fabulous.”

“Been many years since we ate at White Castle, but it was just as good as we remembered it. Hot and fresh and we enjoyed every one of the sliders. Staff were friendly. Recommend this for sure.”

“Had a retirement party there ...the buffet they set up was awesome ....only draw back was the beer wall ....dissapointed ...beer was warm ....axe throwing ....arcade...been bags ...etc.. Fun Place with great food”

“This place is a favorite of my brothers since his college hey day. We are both now in our 40s and he was in town so the whole family met up and had a wonderful lunch thanks to the China Palace crew! The food and service was great, tolerating the loud lot of us ha ha. Will be back!!”

“We came in unannounced with 13 HS boys. The staff seated us quickly, and we got our correct food timely. I can't remember our waiters name or the manager, but they were awesome!”

“Colton our waiter could not be any more helpful true asset to your company”

“It's Litter Ceasers...... They all about the same. However, this location has some excellent helpers, kind and patient with their customers...... And that is where this particular place excels.”

“BG’s food is always great! Grace and Taylor are awesome! This place never disappoints!”