CAFÉ ANGELICA, NEOSHO, MO 107 E. Main, south side of the square. Creative salads such as Asian Chicken Salad and other specialties served every day. Sandwich selections include Curried Chicken Salad and Heavenly Vegetarian. Old-fashioned Cream of Potato soup is the best in the area! Private parties and catering available. Open for lunch 11 am -2 pm, Monday – Friday, and for dinner Thursday evenings, 5 – 8 pm. 417.451.5727. $-$$

APPLEBEE’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR, JOPLIN, MO 2825 E. 32nd Street. A bountiful menu that includes salads, steaks, chicken, ribs, specialty pastas and more! Enjoy great food whenever you are hungry. Try our curbside service. Call ahead, pull in the “to go” parking spot and the curbside to-go server will do the rest! 417.659.8686. $-$$

 

BELLA PEPPERS ITALIAN KITCHEN, JOPLIN, MO 2525 S. Range Line. Joplin’s premier Italian restaurant featuring Italian and American favorites, luscious appetizers, Italian-style sandwiches, 15 pasta specialties, spaghetti classics, steak, chicken, fish and wonderful specialty drinks and desserts. See a complete menu at www.bellapeppers.com. “Italian-style” catering. Open Monday-Saturday 11 am-9 pm. 417.781.7711. $-$$

BIG R’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO 1220 E. 15th Street. Big R’s BBQ has been serving quality, smoked meats for over 20 years. “R” menu ranges from Kickin’ Chicken and hand-cut steaks, flame broiled to perfection, to sandwiches, salads and more. Big R’s is more than just BBQ – “We have the meat you can’t beat!” Open Monday – Thursday, 11 am – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday, 11 am – 9:30 pm. Closed Sunday. Dine in or take out. 417.781.5959. $-$$

BOOTLEGGERS RESTAURANT & BREWERY, AURORA, MO 101 S. Madison. Serving salads, sandwiches, steaks and dinner specialties such as teriyaki chicken, grilled shrimp, beer-battered walleye and more. With such an exceptional menu to choose from, you can’t go wrong! Try one of our home brews served in a frosty pint glass. Open Monday – Thursday 11 am – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am – 10 pm. Closed Sunday. 417.678.2888. $$-$$$

CASA MONTEZ, JOPLIN, MO 2324 S. Range Line. Serving authentic Mexican specialties for over 40 years, including Carnitas, Fajitas, Burrito enchilada style and much more! Lunch Fajita Buffet available Monday – Friday 11am – 2 pm. Check for nightly dinner specials. Full-service cantina offering your favorite drinks and live music. Monday – Thursday 11 am – 11 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am – midnight, Sunday 11 am – 10 pm. 417.781.3610. $-$$

CLUB 1201, JOPLIN, MO 1201 E. 32nd Street. Enjoy your favorite appetizers. 17 “out-of-this-world” salads served with seasoned bread and 17 choices of dressing! Soup du jour, sandwiches from your basic burger to apricot turkey and over 33 other choices! We also offer a full-service catering menu for private parties, business meetings and special events. Lunch served 11 am – 3 pm. 417.626.0032.  $-$$

CLUB 609, JOPLIN, MO 609 Main Street. “Treat your appetite to a GOURMET DELIGHT served Joplin style.” Flavorful specialties for any occasion, featuring salads, burgers and sandwiches. Delicious entrees – beef, chicken, pork, seafood and seven “pastabilities!” Offering appetizers, homemade desserts, soup du jour, beer, wine and mixed drinks. Kids menu available. Kitchen open Monday – Friday, 11 am – 10 pm, Saturday, 11 am – 10:30 pm. Bar open later. 417.623.6090. $-$$$

THE CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT, MIAMI, OK 530 H Street SE. Complement your casino experience with some of the finest dining in American and Italian cuisine. At The Clubhouse Restaurant inside The Stables Casino, choose among a wide variety of entrees, including all-you-can-eat Alaskan King Crab Legs every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-2 pm (lunch) and 5-9 pm (dinner), Friday-Saturday 11 am-2 pm (lunch) and 5-10 pm (dinner). 877.774.7884 www.thestablescasino.com

FREDA MAE’S – PIERCE CITY, MO A fine dining & spirits experience at 101 E. Commercial St. in Historic Downtown Pierce City. 417-476-5717. Serving breakfast to include homemade bread, buttermilk biscuits & sausage gravy. Lunch with one of our eight appetizers. Tantalizing pastas, hot or cold sandwiches, salads, soups & homemade pies by the slice or buy the whole pie for around $9.99. Open Sun 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.; Mon 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Tues – Sat 7 a.m. – 11 p.m. $

GOLDEN CORRAL, JOPLIN, MO 2415 S. Range Line. Enjoy all-you-can-eat hot and cold buffets, soup and potato bar, bakery and dessert café and a breakfast buffet (open every weekend until 11 am, featuring made-to-order omelets and more)! The Great Steak Buffet offered after 4 pm, Monday - Saturday and after 11 am on Sunday. Savor a juicy sirloin steak, hand-cut (never frozen) every day. 417.625.1684. $-$$

HACKETT HOT WINGS, JOPLIN, MO 520 S. Main. “The Only Wings Better Are On An Angel.” Offering 12 flavors of wings. Wet flavors: Honey, BBQ, Hot and Honey, Mild, Hot, Suicide, and Smokin’ Hot. Dry flavors: Season, Cajun, Lemon Pepper, Jerk, and Greek. We also offer barbecue, catfish, chicken tenders, hamburgers and more!!!! (Smoke-free) Open Monday-Saturday 11 am to close. 417.625.1333. $-$$

JOHN HENRY’S - EUROPEAN STYLE DINING, CARTHAGE, MO 1222 County loop 95. John Henry’s offers classic European dining within the rustic 1934 lodge of Jenkins Creek Resort. Featuring USDA prime steaks, trout, duck, lamb, seafood, pastas and Chateaubriand for two by reservation. For menu and directions visit www.jenkinscreekresort.com. Open Tuesday-Saturday, 5-8:30 pm. 417.548.3181 $$$-$$$$

JOSIE’S RISTORANTE’, SCAMMON, KS 400 Main. Experience the finest Italian dishes in the 4-States. All pastas and sauces are prepared fresh each day! Favorites including spaghetti, ravioli, fried ravioli and lasagna are topped with Josie’s amazing signature sauce. Also featuring steaks, chicken and seafood. Open Wednesday-Saturday, 5-9 pm. 620.479.8202 Credit and Debit cards not accepted. $$

LUMPY’S BBQ, JOPLIN, MO 1316 Broadway. The best smoked and fried foods in the area, featuring ribs, beef, chicken and pork. All dinners include your choice of two side orders – red or yellow potato salad, coleslaw, Lumpy’s BBQ beans or chips. Have Lumpy’s cater your next event! Offering great lunch specials. Ask about the “Happy Hour” specials from 4-7 pm. Hours are Monday– Saturday, 11 am–9 pm, Sunday, 11 am–7 pm. 417.623.7183. $-$$

MYTHO’S EURO GREEK KUZINO, JOPLIN, MO 1306 S. Range Line. World-class service that sets the stage for a special dining experience featuring French, American, Greek and Italian Cuisine. Choices include pasta, chicken, seafood, and from the grill - filet of beef, filet of lobster, steak scampi and more! Over 50 wine selections. Complete menu available at www.mythosjoplin.com. Serving lunch 11 am-4 pm, dinner 4 pm-close, Monday-Saturday. For catering or reservations, call 417.624.MYTH. $-$$$

RED ONION - URBAN CASUAL DINING, JOPLIN, MO 4th and Virginia. One of Joplin’s premier restaurants since 1995. For starters try the smoked chicken dip! Delicious entrees and crisp fresh salads including David’s fried chicken salad. Sandwiches, pasta, specialties such as Arkansas smokehouse chicken, steaks and delicious desserts! Extensive beer and wine list. Catering and to go orders. Monday-Saturday, 11 am-9 pm. 417.623.1004. $-$$

ROCKIN’ K STEAK & RIB, COCKRILL, KS Hwy 69 North to K-47, turn right. A family and friends gathering place for great food and fun! We prepare home-cooked meals and homemade desserts. Burgers, sandwiches, charcoal steaks, chicken, smoked BBQ meats, seafood and Italian from “Grandma Neenie’s kitchen.” Kids and senior citizens menus available. Extra vittles served with all dinners. Open Thursday 5:30 pm – 9 pm, Friday and Saturday 4:30 pm – 10 pm, Sunday noon – 7:30 pm. 620.347.4980. $-$$

SAVANNAH’S RESTURANT AND LOUNGE, CARTHAGE, MO 1926 S. Garrison. A big menu featuring steak and shrimp, chicken fried steak, homemade chicken and noodles, southern black-eyed peas, southern greens, strawberry grilled chicken salad and made-from-scratch pies! Breakfast served all day. Full service bar opens at 4 pm. Hours: Monday-Saturday 6:30 am-9 pm, Sunday 6:30 am-3 pm. 417.359.8585. $-$$

TOKYO JAPANESE STEAK & SUSHI, JOPLIN, MO 511 N. Range Line. Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi invites you to enjoy the show as our chefs prepare a delicious meal at your table. We have a full menu of fresh seafood, premier meats and more. The sushi menu boasts over 30 distinctive sushi rolls and traditional sashimi. Lunch: Monday - Sunday 11 am-3 pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday 3-10 pm, Friday and Saturday 3-11 pm, Sunday 3-9 pm. View our menu at www.tokyosteakandsushi.com. For reservations or questions, call 417.781.9888. $$-$$$

UNDERCLIFF, TIPTON FORD, MO A family-owned and operated restaurant serving fresh food to order. Relax with your friends and family on old Hwy 71 under the cliff while we prepare entrees that include grilled chicken breast, smoked pork chops, BBQ country ribs, grilled steak, steak and rib dinner, great burgers, sandwiches and more! Open Wednesday – Friday 11 am – 9 pm, Saturday 9 am – 9 pm, Sunday 9 am – 3 pm. Closed Monday, Tuesday and the entire month of January. 417.623.8382. $-$$

THE WHITE ROSE WINERY & RESTAURANT, CARTHAGE, MO 13001 Journey Rd. Carthage, 417-359-9253. A gracious dining experience on an Irish Estate featuring hearty Irish fair, such as Killy Begs Fish & Chips and Irish Crabcakes. Scrumptious desserts galore and Irish Pub Grub is also available, such as the Irish Appetizer Platter and Baked Brie with Homemade Irish Bread. You’ll also want to sample the wines from the White Rose Winery or stay for the night in one of their beautiful rooms! Open daily from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tea anytime, special dinners and functions by appt. Closed Wed. except by appointment.

 

WILDER’S STEAKHOUSE - SINCE 1929, JOPLIN, MO1216 Main St. A Joplin tradition since 1929. Serving the finest steaks and seafood in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Premium wine list and single malt scotch collection. Two private dining rooms available. Reservations accepted and walk-ins welcome. Hours: Monday-Thursday 5-9:30 pm, Friday-Saturday 5-10 pm, closed Sundays. 417.623.7230. www.wilderssteakhouse.com. $$$

 

WOODY’S SMOKEHOUSE, JOPLIN, MON. Main & Stone’s Corner. Texas-style barbecue with a little “MO” flavor. Southern favorites like baby back ribs, beef brisket, pork loin, jalapeno sausage and more! Join us for breakfast seven days a week. Call ahead and pick up at our convenient drive-thru! Let us cater your next event. Hours: Monday-Saturday 7 am-9 pm, Sunday 8 am-9 pm. 417.781.9800. $-$$