34 Best American Restaurants in Jefferson City

“We ate at Dukes today for the second time. It was so busy, which is always a great sign. The staff handled the busyness with class though and we were seated as soon possible, our food was prepared quickly and everything was delicious. Thank you Trevor, Natyian, Naiomi, Nikki and Carrie for the wonderful experience!“

“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.“

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

“We are from Joplin and stopped here on the way to The Capitol and it was delicious! The staff were super friendly and helpful. The food was fresh and delicious. Would definitely eat here again. 100% recommend!“

“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“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“I strongly recommend the burgers. If you don’t think it’s best burger you ever had. You’re dead inside.“

“12 stories up. Fun! You don’t have to be staying at the hotel to eat here.
They seated first comers at the windows for max panoramic view. Awesome even on a cloudy night.

Before we tried this restaurant we assumed it was swanky and expensive. Atmosphere is tasteful, yes, but we didn’t feel out of place, and prices were relatively reasonable as sit-down places go these days.
With cloth tablecoverings, sapphire napkins, nice dinnerware and oil candles, it’s got the ambiance for a celebration meal or a romantic evening.

This isn’t McDonalds; build in plenty of time to enjoy the experience.

Management added surprise extra touches. I’m not telling you how, in case they can’t do them for everybody on busier nights 😉.

Everything we ordered was perfectly done. Savory grilled steak and roll on the French dip sandwich. Sapphire Burger exactly medium-well. Fries ultra crispy and hot.

That Sapphire Burger with the bacon jalapeño jam! Components more upscale than your fast-food burger, and they add up to an amazing sandwich.“

“Food was good and was ready quickly“

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

“Serving sizes were pretty big. Eggs Benedict classic and potato’s is great if you like runny eggs? We love them. Million dollar bacon is sweet and spicy. Bloody Mary’s have a nice kick and Monterey sandwich is delicious. Our server was right on with everything and gave great service!!! Will be 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.“

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

“Stopped in for an early dinner and was pleasantly surprised with this bar food!! While you wait they have pool tables, shuffle board, darts, and gaming machines! (Happy to report I beat Bruce on the shuffleboard table!) We will go back again. •The breaded tenderloin was easy on the breading and extremely generous on the meat.. hand cut and breaded! The flavor was fantastic. •The onion rings were also hand breaded and perfect. •The Wings were awesome. Just enough sauce and very meaty. •Beer was cold & sweet tea was good!!“

“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!“

“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?“

“Eaten here at this location several times. I usually get the porterhouse steak. It has always been cooked to a almost perfect medium every time and staff has always been great! And in all my experiences food was brought out in a very timely manner.“

“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.“

“I've been twice in the last 2 weeks. The first time was part of a large group. It took longer than estimated, and another group with one less person came in and was seated before us. They were not on the waiting list or had any reservation.The other thing that could have been done better was only one server was assigned to such a large group. She did her best, but the service experience would have been better if she had help.Also, as a note, gratuities are included in the check for large groups. The second time was just the two of us, and everything met our expectations.“

“Freddy’s in Jeff City was the perfect stop while traveling back from a wrestling tournament. After a long day on the road, it was so nice to grab a hot, familiar meal that everyone was excited about.

The burgers and fries were exactly what we needed—fast, fresh, and comforting—and the frozen custard was a great treat to wrap up the stop. Service was efficient, and everything moved quickly, which is always appreciated when you’re traveling with tired kids and tight timelines.

This is a dependable, feel-good stop when passing through Jefferson City. We’ll absolutely be back the next time we’re headed home from a tournament or road trip.“

“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!“

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

“Met up with some of my girls at Strikers for game day. We had a great time! The food was delish and our bartender, Rafael was absolutely the best! We'll definitely be back!“

“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.“

“We stopped by Slim Chickens around 11 AM on a Saturday and were pleasantly surprised to find it nearly empty with just one other couple was there. There was plenty of free parking in the lot, and the restaurant was easy to spot from the main road.

I didn’t even realize there was another location in St. Louis, so this was a nice surprise! The food was great. We ordered chicken strips, fries, and garlic Texas toast. The portion size was generous for the price, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful.

What really made it stand out, though, was how perfect it was for my autistic son. He loved the garlic toast (a rare win for us!) and was totally hooked watching LEGO on the TV, which helped him stay calm and happy the whole time. The employees were friendly and welcoming, which added to the positive experience.

We had a great time and will definitely be back!“

“Like most Applebee’s, the food was standard and consistent with what you’d expect anywhere in the country. Unfortunately, my experience was brought down by the seating — they placed a very loud family with several kids right next to us, which made it hard to enjoy the meal. Very disappointing.

On the food side, the chicken taco wontons were a bit over-fried, but otherwise everything was the typical Applebee’s standard.“

“I ordered the boneless bundle which was 20 boneless wings, fries, vegetable sticks, and tots. I picked up the order and had 20 traditional wings, no fries, no tots. I took it back, showed them my online receipt, they remake it ans still no fries. I couldn't keep waiting around. The food is good but I'll stick to Wing Stop“