Restaurants in Jefferson City

“the best in central Missouri, try the Greasy Bob it is awesome. although they all are.”

“Tried this place for the first time tonight. The service is outstanding and the filet with cream sauce was the best I’ve ever had! Will absolutely be back! Thank you, Brandy for the entree recommendation :)”

“This place is the bomb! You have to try the poke bowl!”

“went for the first time and let me tell you. One of the best places in Jeff. amazing show, amazing performers. Great atmosphere.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Went there recently and totally loved it. My Beef Rouladen with red cabbage and potatoes were like being transported back to Germany. My dinner partner’s Sauerbraten was excellent. We took carrot cake to go and it was so delicious. Loved the atmosphere and our host was delightful.”

“As always, great customer service! Great prices, quality teas and easy grab and gos! best tea shop in JC :)”

“Donna and had a very nice dinner a couple nights ago. Another great local restaurant!!”

“Well trained and efficient servers. Good looking bunch of kids willing to show up and actually go to work. Very good food and drink menu. I will definitely be back given the opportunity.”

“Recently purchased a variety of mini cupcakes for a party. Bethany, kitchen manager, was extremely helpful and cheerful in assisting me with my order. The cupcakes were delicious and a big hit! -Gayla”

“I ho every year fot my birthday”

“the best in central Missouri, try the Greasy Bob it is awesome. although they all are.”

“Man, this is Great Place with a Great Vibe and Bartenders. Just a fun place to have cold Drink and see Live Music .. Five ⭐️ Dive Bar”

“Awesome apps! Amazing service! Great ambience!”

“Very affordable, good wings and no cheap containers when you ordered delivery...we ordered twice from them best wings for any price.....the con not many flavors of wings .....but still awesome”

“My husband and I just dined in Madison Cafe and were amazed how great everything was. Regrettably, we reside in Jefferson City for nine years without ever dining at Madison Cafe. We wish we had gone there sooner because the food, staff, and prices are really great. We will return to M.C. real soon.”

“great place for food but when will they open again for dinner? I've tried 3-4 times to order in the evening but always closed They used to be open in the evening....will they open in eve in the fall? what's the deal? (tired of having to go to Buffalo Wild Wings)”

“They have the friendliest staff. The old lady and old man are the most amazing,friendly, kind hearted people ever. BEST ICE CREAM PARLOR IN JEFF CITY. I will definitely be back.”

“I have been missing Indian food since moving home after living in KC for almost 10 years. I was so thrilled when this place opened. Even my husband loves it and has requestes this on date nights. We’ve had the chicken tikka masala and chicken vindaloo and both were amazing. We also love the naan. Everything we’ve had has been delicious. The restaurant itself is clean and staff friendly. Definitely try it. You won’t be disappointed.”

“This place has some of the best Mexican food in Jeff city! Flavor was amazing and drinks were to die for. This has become a weekly place for me and the hubby.”

“Stopped here for a quick breakfast while in town. All the items were fresh and delicious, although a little pricey. Worth supporting a small coffee shop away from the touristy part of town.”

“I don’t get thru Jeff City but every few months. I stopped again last Saturday morning for my Eggs Benedict. Same great food, same smiling Michelle who took great care of me . Thanks to all the folks at Oscar’s for being there and never changing. You folks are the best! Jerry”

“Bbq sauces are great. Good quality meat and sides”

“Located along the Greenway Trail Jefferson City and our favorite place to stop to quench our thirst on a bike ride. They offer a vast array of their own beers and usually have a decent selection of dark options. Atmosphere is great!”

“Wonderful espresso beans! We don’t live in Jeff City, but we buy the beans every chance we get. Hard to beat. You won’t be disappointed.”

“We had Sweet Smoke cater a baby shower over the weekend. The food was fabulous. it was easy to book and the good was delivered and set up on time. Many people commented on how good the food was.”

“First time customer. We had the stir fry bowl and it was amazing. The staff took great care of us and made us feel right at home.”

“I wish I'd took a picture. The food was amazing. They have alot of specialty burgers, l had the reuben burger and onion rings. I say it was Delicious!!! I was full half way through, but I couldn't stop eating it. Love it!! Can't wait to go back.”

“yum, yo!”

“I’ve never found a black coffee I like until now! Staff is amazing and super friendly. THANKS!!”

“Good spot for a fly in lunch or those interested in aviation to watch the action at KJEF. Really enjoyed the food and facility is very nice.”

“I went in today for the first time and had the pleasure of meeting the owner. She told me that this is a family owned business, and she brings her son in with her, who happened to be sleeping in the back at the time. She was very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and answered all of my questions. While I was there, another lady came in, and was greeted by name. I love that they get to have a business while raising their son, and they clearly love people and want to help them. Their products are all clean and so good for you, also delicious! I can’t wait to go back, I highly recommend you go here instead of scooters or smoothie king. 😊”

“The best tamales in our town! The food is as tasty as my mom and her mom would prepare in Jalisco. Not microwaved commercial food. ❤️”

“Service and Food was very good. We will definitely be back”

“We came here for the 1st time today. Christian was excellent. He was fast and checked on us several times to make sure we got what we wanted. Food was good, too.”

“Wife and I went for lunch! Fast and friendly service and the food was well worth the price!”

“The best taste! The best service! The best people!”

“Some of the best food around. Fast friendly service, ordering from the app is easy as well. Never have to worry about getting your order wrong. 10/10 would recommend.”

“This place is freaking amazing! Came here with my husband tonight to have a little date night while we were in Jefferson City, and this place definitely did not disappoint. The flavor of the food was amazing, the staff was friendly and this restaurant is seriously the cutest!! I hope nothing for the best for the owner!! If the owner and Gordon Ramsey were in a pizza making competition this guy would take first and blow Gordon’s mind!!! Definitely will be coming back next time we’re out this way!!”

“Best breakfast & brunch in town! Absolutely love their seasonal drink special & the staff is made of literally the nicest & coolest people. Loveeee High Rise!”

“I had the most enjoyable lunch here yesterday! I had no idea that this lovely little restaurant was here until a friend mentioned it to me a few months ago. I finally got around to trying it and let me tell you, I will definitely be back!! The most delicious, freshly made sandwiches & salads and don’t get me started on how delicious all the pastries looked! I had the salted caramel brownie for dessert and WOW!! The owners are so nice plus there’s a gift shop attached with all kinds of unique things! Do yourself a favor and pay this place a visit!!”

“When someone is in JC and they ask for good home cooking they are talking about TAWANDA’S!!! Hands down THE BEST HOME COOKED MEAL I HAVE HAD!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Highly recommend and will be spreading the word!!! Can’t wait to try more!!! And thank you for the warm welcome and the little job for my son 🫶🏻 I love my new community!”

“This is a small family owned restaurant located in the strip mall across from Ellis YMCA. The food was good and they were able to modify my food to accommodate my allergy. The owners were very nice and accommodating. There are a few TV’s with different types of entertainment playing. They have Pepsi products for drinks and a decent selection of alcohol. Family friendly and accessible!”

“After doing some shopping today I stopped by to have dinner and play a couple games of pool. The staff was great and a very nice couple paid the bill. It’s nice to see there is still good folks out there. 🎄”

“absolute best fried chicken dinner I've ever had also had fast and friendly service”

“Everything was AMAZING! All of the food was made fresh to order. We had the Shrimp dumplings, Phad Thai, Salmon Teriyaki and Black Sticky Rice. We will definitely be coming back to try the rest of the menu!”

“What a fun place to play games! There is a HUGE selection of games. They have a new sandwich menu that is excellent. I had the Black Bean Avocado sandwich and it was fantastic. The atmosphere is great...I will be back!”

“Best tacos for me while living in JC MO. Their menu is a plus and their pricing is decent. I want them to add more foods.”

“Having been to Ireland 🇮🇪 several times, walking into Paddy Malones was like walking into a pub in Dublin. The fare was authentic, delicious and filling; the wait staff was sublime ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Had the prime rib on special it was fantastic! Love the environment and playing pool at this bar.”

“Their food is delicious, the wait staff, are fantastic. The decor is fun, uplifting, young, and exciting. Talk to Andrew he's a hoot. Great customer service, and personality. Tim & Chris”

“big fan, appreciate that they have online ordering, and tasty desserts too!”

“Great place and always fantastic service. We have our favorite servers and only come in on Sundays to say hi to them all. It feels more like family affair than just going out to eat.”

“Nice atmosphere and food was delicious!!”

“The downstairs bar is like the T. V. show CHEERS, Carrie and Cindy the bartenders are awesome and there's a live piano show and the bouncer Chris is a heck of a great guy to hang with full of positive vibes and there's an upstairs bar and dance floor as well as a rooftop smoking patio to watch the stars and chat. Colton, Matt and Kevin the other bouncers are pretty nice welcoming guys as well and will do anything to make you feel safe and have fun. The drinks are delicious and priced well, I highly recommend Bones in the Alley for a good night out!”

“Great place for lunch if it's not too busy already!
Ordered a sausage pepperoni calzone, so good.
Probably should've ordered appetizers as it did take a while to get served. It is handmade, so the wait is definitely worth it. Wasn't too bad on the pocketbook either, so I'll be coming back, hopefully beating the rush because parking can be difficult!”

“My husband and I look for local dining when we finish our deliveries. This was a nice surprise! We both loved the food and the decor. The people were super nice. We will be back!”

“Arris' is one of my favorite places to eat whenever I am in town for work! The Venus and Hippocrates pizzas are some of my favorites, but everything on the menu is great. I also recommend getting the Spanakopita as an appetizer. Make sure to ask if they have fresh, house made baklava when you go!”

“Totally awesome, crust was perfect and toppings were awesome as well.”

“This was a great find in Jeff City. We were only staying overnight and found this place on Google close to our hotel. The outside is very unassuming in the Jefferson strip mall. Once you walk in it's vibrant and colorful with beautiful tables and chairs.
On to the food... the chips are warm and the salsa is tasty. It came out within 30 seconds of sitting down. My wife and I ordered the Steak Fajitas for two which was around $25. I also ordered a single Carnita taco. The portions were very generous for the price and the food was flavorful. The service was friendly and quick. They have a well stocked bar with good prices. We did not get a drink this time. Our bill was only $32. Oh, they also have this fresh salsa bar for no additional charge I don't know if I'll have a need to be back in Jeff City but if I find myself here, I'll definitely come back to El Jimador. O highly recommend this place.”

“First time trying the iced Blondie ! Sorry Starbucks but I found my new love for iced coffee ❤️”

“Yesterday was my husband's birthday. He decided he wanted pizza for dinner. I suggested Pizza Haus as I have tried it before and loved it, but he has never had it. We ate at the restaurant and the service was wonderful! I was a bit nervous to see if he liked it because he is super picky. But He LOVED it!!! This is a huge win, because he doesn't really like any other pizza place we've tried locally. Our 2 sons loved it too and could not stop eating. The price was also very reasonable for the 4 of us to eat. Thank you Pizza Haus! We will definitely be back!!!”

“Their honey maple zing wings are the best wings I've ever had. The sauce is a great ratio of sweet, savory, and tangy. The smoke flavor is the perfect amount. The outside of the wings has a beautiful crispyness. They're not overpowered by the sauce. The flavor of the smoked wings and the light, but still full of flavor sauce/rub comes together in a tasty harmony where they both shine.”

“We had a great experience at Veit’s Pub and Grill! Our meals were delicious and hot and the service was great.”

“las margaritas . las mariscadas”

“Best pizza in Jefferson City. I regret not discovering Obie's sooner. I'll be back again and again.. I'm telling my friends that if they want really good pizza to go to Obie's.”

“I have lived in Jefferson City all my life and this week was my first time visiting Towne Grill. I don’t know how it was with previous owners, but this place was the perfect spot for breakfast. Friendly and clean, and the biscuits and gravy were delicious. Thank you, John Walker and staff!”

“A big thank you to Nick and Amy for their excellent customer service! They go “above and beyond” for their patrons. Highly recommend its pizza and salads -- delicious! ~Gayla”

“I want to give a shout out to the manager, Kim who was absolutely wonderful when I called about our sons food allergies. She met us at our table, explained their process for food allergies, and ensured me that the kitchen staff had been notified. She personally delivered his food and checked in on us. Eating out when your child has life threatening food allergies is terrifying, and something we rarely do. So THANK YOU, Kim!! Your kindness means more than you know and Chilis is blessed to have you!”

“Cowboy Mike is the best! Favorite place to go for cheap drinks, great food, and nightly entertainment!”

“Best bbq in Jefferson City! Love their smoked meats and fish….chips are awesome!! 🤩”

“As "The Duke of Artz" the Pizzas and Crazy Breads were absolutely Triple great Great GREAT & Delicious. I am so proud of it and I am glad that I work there. It's Triple cool Cool COOL 😎👍👍👍”

“thank you so much for the wonderful sandwiches and salad for nurses week! They were wonderful!”

“Waitress Jessie served my girlfriend and I last night. She was very polite and kept my sweet tea glass full. Food was delicious as always. What more could you ask for?”

“Found this little gem by accident. Honestly probably the best chinese place I’ve been to. Which is a bad thing for my wallet. This place is about to see me on a regular basis. ;)”

“Fantastic fun time! Just right for my granddaughters birthday!”

“Seems like they had it all together tonight. Both of our sandwiches were prepared exactly to our specifications. Fresh. Service was great too. Nice to see they have it together”

“The 3 guys working the dinner shift were absolutely amazing, Brayden, Eliseo and a younger kid were so attentive and polite. Brayden was very patient waiting for our difficult order to be communicated (two younger picky allergy children) and never once got annoyed. Eliseo worked hard to ensure we received our entire order the first time and it was AMAZING!! 10/10 on the tuna for sure. And the younger guy was working very hard to make sure the entire restaurant was clean even taking the additional chair we used!! Tonight was a great experience!”

“Food portions were good, taste was great, but in the end the service was phenomenal. I enjoyed everyth😀ing about my families meal, including the wait.”

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

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

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

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

“Steve and Lindsey will go out of their way to make sure you feel like family here! This is the most comforting chill bar ever and there's always something happening here whether live music or art receptions, you NEED to stop in and try a brew or bourbon!”

“Seriously amazing. I’ve been to a good 20-30 restaurants specifically for Pho and this was hands down Top 3 best pho I’ve had. Savory, rich broth. Nice cuts of meat, fresh vegetables. We also got a smoothie before we left and it was incredible… makes me never want smoothie king again.”

“The beans were a bit spicy but otherwise they were very good. The food for all our family of 4 was great and the kids even ate without an issue

Vegetarian options: The same as most Mexicans places”

“Ordered a cookie cake for two days out but needed to change the date of pick up to the same day and they accommodated me without any hesitation - they were very professional, considerate and friendly!”

“I have tried several drinks here and they all have been great! Always friendly when you walk in and they have several options.”

“I’ve eaten at hundreds of Asian restaurants from the Mississippi to the West Coast. This is definitely in the top three. Small, family owned and grate service.”

“I had the shrimp platter, I'm from the UK and the cocktail sauce was delicious.”

“Wanted to food this morning. And was very glad I didn't have to stop by and see if they were open or not. This review is simply because they actually updat hours olwhe. Not open. Very nice thank-you”

“Me and my family had the best time. The customer service was outstanding, and our food came out hot, delicious, and fast. I ordered the Gyro Bratwurst and it was absolutely worth it. I couldn't believe how similar to a actual Gyro it was. I was also able to try the bacon bomb cheeseburger and it was so good I ordered it the next day at lunch. We took my father who was recovering in the hospital a order of buffalo wings, and he said hands down the best wings he has ever had. He loved them so much that when he was released from the hospital he ordered 4 orders of wing to take home and freeze to enjoy whenever he wants. Prison Brews has became one of our favorite places to eat when visiting Jeff City!!! I can't wait to try other menu items when we come back! Such a great environment as well, very relaxing.”

“My experience with Pappo’s has always been excellent. The staff are absolutely quite amazing and really knows how to maintain professionalism and promote an absolute Family Friendly environment for everyone.”

“Freddy’s is amazing! Delicious steakburgers, crispy fries, and the creamiest frozen custard. Always fast, fresh, and friendly. A perfect spot for a tasty meal and sweet treat! 5 stars!”

“Awesome service and food, plenty of it”

“Lees Chicken in Columbia is my favorite chicken spot. It’s always been fresh, hot and delicious and the staff is so friendly.”

“My husband had the fish sandwich and I had a foot long chili cheese dog--both were quite tasty! We shared some hot, crunchy tots then finished with messy, yummy cones! A vintage hometown favorite. Great service, too.”

“Best pizza place in Jeff City

Vegetarian options: Yummy

Dietary restrictions: Zero calories

Parking: 100 spots

Kid-friendliness: They love kids here

Wheelchair accessibility: Come one come all.”

“They do pretty good by me. Kaylee I believe her name is makes my drink the best it seems. She's been 100% thus far no sugar or whip cream and full. Love the people there. Just wish it was a tad more convenient for my wrecker. It can be sketchy walking in the drive thru in the morning. I appreciate them.”

“Everyone that works here is very sweet and helpful! Despite there not being a lot of workers they were fast and kind. Only downside is the hours right now a bit weird but that’s all!”

“I love this place!! The domino cookie is my favorite and I have to get it everytime!We ordered a cookie cake and they did an amazing job. It was fresh, delicious, and didn't last long! Staff is pleasant and helpful for ordering. :)”

“My favorite is a hot white chocolate Mocha with whipped topping!! Awesome!!”

“Joan has baked many things for me, all were delicious! Her patisserie downtown on High Street was so charming and had a welcoming atmosphere. It is wonderful to see her business continue!”

“Phenomenal venue for a wedding! The place is reasonably priced and can comfortably accommodate ~200 guests. If there are a lot of families and children on your guest list, the playground will be a major hit. There is ample parking and the kitchen is top-tier whether preparing your own food or bringing in a catering company. Our experiences with the Lions Club volunteers were always pleasant and we didn't encounter any other issues. Again, I'd highly recommend this venue for a wedding!”

“EVERYTHING!!! Have not found anything I do not like yet! I try something new each time I go!”

“Very nice place to eat with family”

“The food is the best in town! Wish it was open before 1 pm but I don't mind waiting and a buffet would bring in a ton more ppl that's why I have a 4 for atmosphere! Keep it up the food is on point!!”

“Took my grandkids Herr for their first time, one can not eat peanut, one gentle man went to back got her fresh ice cream, how awesome and caring is that. These 2 guys were great there was 4 of us.2/22 @2:50 thank you for that extra step you took for her.”

“The breakfast options are great! Whether you’re in the mood for something hearty or sweet, or even a little bit of both like me! And the coffee is comparable to 7Brew, and that’s saying something. The location is a hidden gem of Jeff but it’s worth it. And don’t let the exterior appearance fool you, it’s actually really spacious on the inside with a relaxing vibe to stay and sit for hours. The drive thru is also fast and friendly if you’re in a rush, but tip them well, they deserve it”

“Not quite as good as Central Dairy. It was ok, but that was about it. I asked for the most popular ice cream, and they gave me the Gooey Butter Cake ice cream. I ate about half of it and threw the rest away. Not necessarily a bad review. I don't like leaving those anyway. It was just not as good as the place across the street, in my opinion.”

“Best Chinese Food in all of Jefferson City”

“What a delightful experience!The drive in person was wonderful,even gave us a show tune like song ;) so awesome!Thank you wonderful drive through person,it's rare to get such a treat!”

“The service was great. Our waitress refilled our drinks often and checked in on us enough. The hostess on the other hand just sat there and stared at her phone until we asked if we could get a table. She then told us that she was on a break.

Our food was fine. I had the catfish, my father and son both had a steak.”

“First time WE go there & staff was friendly from the minute u walk in the door they greet u. Food good & fresh🙂 We’ll be back !”

“Excellent service! employees are friendly! The food was done fast and accurately! absolutely delicious! Jay does absolutely amazing! highly recommend!”

“This bakery and the assistance of June was awesome. She was very helpful with my questions regarding my cake purchase. I was in 12:15 11/17/24. Kiddos to June. I will be back to this bakery.”

“Great fresh food.! I was one of their first customers when they first opened for business and never any regrets other than the bathroom odor. I watched them bring fresh pots and pots of re-fills. I invited many people to this restaurant and not one time ever regretted it. My husband feels it is the best eating place that he has ever eat at. I hope this problem gets resolved soon as this restaurant is an asset for the community. Thank you.”

“A big shout out to the manager, Tom and the amazing staff at Big Whiskey Jefferson City. Today we had a surprise retirement lunch and they made sure the event went off without a hitch. We planned for 17 and had 20- no problem. Thank you so much for the wonderful customer service today. So much appreciated.”