33 Best American Restaurants in Jefferson City

“Great Service Great Staff.“

“Everything came out hot,fresh and delicious! Our kids loved watching the planes and helicopter take off and land.We can't wait to come back!“

“got the Philly cheeses teak and Philly nachos. and let me say they were so good. added D.A.T sauce and some smokey sauce that made it perfect. Definitely recommend“

“Outstanding food and lots of neat stuff to look at!“

“Stopped in for breakfast while waiting on my train. Everything was great and cooked very well. My waitress was attentive and welcoming even though it was pretty busy. The new owner is a wonderful young man and I wish him all the success in the world!! Will definitely be around back by when I'm in town!“

“Needs Guinness beer on St. Patrick’s Day 😘“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Lunch buffet! Excellent fried chicken and fish. Lots of vegetable options and nice fresh salad bar. Drink is included in the price. We'll be back“

“Awesome place to eat! Been there a number of times now, always good.“

“very good place to eat I go almost every day“

“This was my first visit to First Watch, and it definitely won’t be my last! I was so happy to see they had plenty of gluten-friendly options, which can be hard to find. I ordered the soup and a sandwich on gluten-free bread, and both were absolutely delicious.

The restaurant was clean, bright, and had a really welcoming atmosphere. The staff was friendly, and the service was excellent. If you’re gluten-sensitive or just looking for a fresh, delicious breakfast or lunch spot, I highly recommend giving First Watch a try! I can’t wait to go back and try more of the menu.“

“Best onion rings in town! Love Brandy, she is amazing, makes you feel like you've been there forever!“

“Great pizza and a great buffet, especially for the price.“

“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!“

“My mother loves the view from Sapphires, so she and I eat breakfast there about once a month. Lately, we have had some of the most amazing food (biscuits and gravy are some of the best I've ever eaten), and the service has been 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?“

“Food was good and was ready quickly“

“I really enjoyed the steak here because it was cooked exactly how I like it, and the sides were super tasty too. The service was friendly and everything came out pretty fast. It is a great spot to grab a reliable meal with the family, and I will definitely be back for another dinner soon.“

“Awesome place and an intimate viewing experience. A lore more foreign and indie movies are played here. What’s nice is you can go right next door to cork and board and bring your drinks and food for a feel like you’re at home. Seating is great with comfy chairs.“

“We had a very large party and the server did an amazing job yesterday. The food was great. I had black and Bleu burger with sweet potato fries. Dipping sauce was wild! Would definitely go back.“

“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.“

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

“We are in Jefferson City for work and have always loved Colton's Steak House & Grill when we come to Jeff City. We’ve been going there for years and honestly have never had any issues before tonight. After a long day at work we decided to order DoorDash instead of coming in to dine.
My husband ordered the hamburger steak, just like he always does, and he likes to use steak sauce with it. I tried to order steak sauce on the app but it wasn’t listed anywhere, and there was no option for notes either. So I called the restaurant thinking it would be a simple fix.
The girl who answered told me they couldn’t send steak sauce because we would have to pay for it, which honestly was completely fine with us. But then she said we couldn’t pay over the phone for it and the only way to get it was to come into the restaurant and purchase it ourselves. WHAT IN THE WORLD?? This is a steakhouse, and when we dine inside we’ve never been charged for steak sauce before.
I asked to speak to a manager and was told they were busy. After being placed on hold for a few minutes, she came back and said, “I will do it this time but it won’t happen again so please don’t ask.”
I honestly can’t believe this happened. We have always loved this place and never had any problems before. The food is still great, but the way this was handled really hurt my feelings and honestly just left my heart sad tonight.“

“I 1000% RECOMMEND the Prime Rib steak burger.. WHEN I SAY IT WAS GOOD, ITS AN UNDERSTATEMENT! It has a mushroom and Swiss taste, it's just WAY better than any mushroom and Swiss burger I've ever had. The fries have a great season on them as well. I recommend Freddy's 👌.“

“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.“

“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!“

“its fun but there needs to be more workers“

“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.“

“I stopped by here for a quick dinner and the wings were cooked perfectly with just the right amount of sauce. The place was pretty busy but our server was still really attentive and made sure our drinks were always full. It is a loud and high energy spot which is exactly what I expect when I want to catch a game and grab some good food. I would definitely come back again.“

“Spent 30 bucks flat on some chicken tenders, fries, and some cinnabon delights. I had about a 15 minute wait for them to put me at a booth, so that was a little unfortunate.

The food was pretty good, but not really worth the price for me. The chicken was decent, the fries are delicious as always, but the cinnabon delights I would not suggest from here - they were a little hard and overcooked. Not like the soft cinnamony goodness I've come to expect.

All in all... it's applebees lol“