30 Best American Restaurants in Cape Girardeau

Top of the Marq American • $$
338 Broadway St 7th floor, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Expansive Revolving Selection of Fine Wines & Spirits
Smash Burger and Truffle Fries
Smashed Burger and Fries
Buffalo Cauliflower
Pork Belly Sliders
Fillet Medallions
Spicy Pork Sliders
Short Rib Nachos
Blackened Shrimp
Italian Salad

“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.“

4.7 Superb68 Reviews
Culver’s American • $
295 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Culver Deluxe Burger and Onion Rings
The Culver's Deluxe Value Basket
Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
Buffalo Chicken Tenders
Wisconsin Cheese Curds
Chicken Sandwich Combo
Double Cheeseburger
Ice Cream Sundaes
Chicken Sandwich
Pretzel Bites

“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. 😋😋“

4.4 Superb119 Reviews
The Farmacy American • $$
2 Main St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake
Pumpkin Soup

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

4.7 Superb33 Reviews
Kenny's Flippin Burgers American • $
418 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Burger and Fries with Cheese
Holy Flippin Cheeseburger
The Holy Cheeseburger
The Italian Stallion
Kenny's Golden Glove
Crinkle Cut Fries
Original Burger
The Whole Farm
Grilled Cheese
Old Fashioned

“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!“

4.3 Superb133 Reviews
Socials Cafe & Catering LLC American • $
31 Main St, Cape Girardeau

“The food was all delicious and the service was excellent as well! We tried both tomato and loaded potato soup and they were both very good. The panini’s and wrap were delicious as well. If you are looking for a cute place for a yummy lunch then you need to come check this place out!“

4.5 Superb12 Reviews
6

Fūdio

Fūdio American • $
605 Broadway St, Cape Girardeau

“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!“

5 Superb5 Reviews
Broussard's Cajun Cuisine Cajun • $$
114 Main St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Friday - 1 2 Catfish Sandwich PO' Boy with French Fries
Homemade Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce
Red Beans and Rice with Sausage
Monday - Full Crawfish Etouffee
Crawfish Etouffee with Shrimp
Red Beans & Rice with Sausage
Mound of Cajun Cheese Fries
Cajun Fried Clams 1 2 lb
Shrimp Dinner One Pound
Whole Boiled Crawfish

“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.“

4.6 Superb193 Reviews
Huddle House American • $
511 N Kingshighway St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Hashbrowns All the Way with Two Eggs Combo
Waffle Platters with Bacon or Sausage
Turkey Bacon Club Sandwich Platter
Country Fried Steak Breakfast
Chicken Fried Steak Breakfast
Bacon Sausage & Sausage Gravy
Mega Bacon and Cheese Omelet
Bacon & Cheese Burger
Prime Rib Tips Omelet
Warm Brownie Ala Mode

“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.“

4 Good151 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
3261 William St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandma's Sampler Pancake Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Hall-Pound Hamburger Steak
Biscuits and Corn Muffins
Country Vegetable Plate
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Sweet Potato Casserole
Old Timer's Breakfast
Chicken Fried Chicken

“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!!“

4 Good256 Reviews
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Rowdy's

Rowdy's American • $$
Cape Girardeau
3 Average2 Reviews
Port Cape Girardeau Restaurant and Lounge American • $
19 N Water St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Doc's Baby Back Ribs Barbeque Platter
Port Cafe's Famous BBQ Sandwich
14 Oz Smoked Ribeye
Stuffed Mushrooms
Strawberry Butter
Grilled Asparagus
Reuben Sandwich
Mac and Cheese
Fried Catfish
Bread Pudding

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

3.9 Good99 Reviews
BG's Deli American • $
205 S Plaza Way, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

6 Potato Skins with Cheese
Pulled Pork Sandwich
Fried Chicken Dinner
French Dip Sandwich
Philly Cheese Steak
Hot Ham and Cheese
Fried House Chips
Chicken Sandwich
Linguine Alfredo
Rueben Sandwich

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

3.7 Good66 Reviews
36 Restaurant & Bar Fine Dining • $$$
36 Main St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Bread Pudding Raspberry Creme Brulée
Small Caesar Salad
Steak & Frites
36 Wedge Salad
Surf and Turf
Beet Salad

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

4.6 Superb38 Reviews
Dexter Bar-B-Q - Cape Girardeau Barbecue • $
236 S Broadview St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

2 May Plate with Brisket and Pulled Pork
Toward Pork Sandwich with Fries on Bun
Smoked Pork Steak and Deep Fried Corn
Pulled Pork Sandwich on Texas Toast
Dexter Bar-B-Q on Texas Toast
Baked Potato and Coleslaw
Text Barbecue on Fun
Pulled Pork Nachos
Pork Steak Dinner
Large Rib Dinner

“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.“

4.4 Superb61 Reviews
Pilot House Restaurant & Catering Caterers • $$
3532 Perryville Rd, Cape Girardeau

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4.3 Superb81 Reviews
Bandanas Bar-B-Q Cape Girardeau Family • $
156 Vantage Dr, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Choose 3 Meats Burnt Ends Brisket & Turkey with Fried Okra Toast and Potato Salad
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Pulled Pork Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Smoked Chicken
Smoked Brisket
Smoked Sausage
Smoked Turkey
Slab of Ribs
Wet Bandana

“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!“

4.3 Superb67 Reviews
Celebrations Restaurant & Bar Fine Dining • $$$
615 Bellevue St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Apple Sweet Potato and Cheese Salad with Craisins
Pork Belly Appetizer
Macaroni and Cheese
Pan Seared Chicken
Banana Pie Dessert
Stuffed Mushrooms
Baked Salmon
Duck Breast
Ratatouille

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

4.7 Superb14 Reviews
Grecian Steak House Greek • $
2013 Independence St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Gyro Sandwich & Fries
Delmonico Steak Meal
Small Greek Salad
Liver & Onions
Baked Potato
Gyro Plate
Beef Tips
Soup

“had the most enjoyable meal last evening with my old friend Larry and my son. After helping Larry with things in his coin shop we stopped in to the Grecian for a great meal and great conversation with the owner Nick and his staff!!! Great food ,Great Family atmosphere, Great conversation, Great service!!“

4.2 Good43 Reviews
The Tuscan Sun Restaurant Italian • $
211 Saint Francis Drive Entrance 4, Cape Girardeau

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5 Superb3 Reviews
Los Hideaway Boys Cafe Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
7982-8060, MO-177, Cape Girardeau

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

4.5 Superb6 Reviews
The Honey Baked Ham Company Deli • $
201 S Mt Auburn Rd Suite G, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Mandarin Pineapple Dream Individual
Build Your Own Sandwich
Turkey Bacon Ranch
Chicken Salad
Ham Salad
Today

“The chicken salad is my favorite!“

3.9 Good15 Reviews
Hotshots Sports Bar & Grill Bar & Grill • $
15 Main St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Hotshots Royale Burger
Boneless Chicken Wings
Morning Woody Burger
Spicy Pickle Chips
Philly Cheese Steak
Hotshots Nachos
Hotshots Tacos
Garlic Buffalo
Ninja Burger
Frisco Melt

“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“

3.9 Good51 Reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings Chicken Wings • $
211 Siemers Dr, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Boneless Wings and Fries
Boneless Chicken Wings
Traditional Wings
Mozzarella Sticks
Mango Habanero
Bone in Wings
Street Tacos
French Fries
Spicy Garlic
Side Salad

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

3.8 Good65 Reviews
Red Lobster Seafood • $$
3269 William St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Cheddar Biscuits with a Strawberry Pina Colada
Endless Chowder Salad & Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Half Dozen Cheddar Bay Biscuits
Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp
Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms
Lobster Lover's Dream
Classic Caesar Salad
Crunch-Fried Shrimp
Brownie Overboard
Side House Salad

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

3.7 Good104 Reviews
Chili's Grill & Bar Tex-Mex • $
3093 William St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Honey-Chipotle Chicken Crispers Combos
Shrimp Chicken and Steak Fajitas
Cheese Balls Fried Cheese Balls
Loaded Texas Cheese Fries
Cheesy Bacon BBQ Chicken
Mushroom Swiss Burger
Bacon Rancher Burger
Chicken and Waffles
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Chicken N Rib Tips

“Have eaten here a few times, not bad. This time I had crispy crispers a.k.a chicken strips with fries and mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was pretty good, other than being a little too salty. Chicken strips and fries were good. My wife had brisket quesadia's.“

3.6 Good90 Reviews
Applebee's Grill + Bar American • $$
202 S Broadview St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Half Rack with Fries and Broccoli
Bourbon Street Chicken & Shrimp
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
Bourbon Chicken and Shrimp
Classic Burger with Fries
Classic Combo Platter
Chicken Wonton Tacos
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Quesadilla Burger
Boneless Wings

“Overall it was a good experience, it wasn’t perfect and it may have been minor flaws, but the worker were trying there best to make sure we were satisfied, especially Keisha. She has been nothing but polite and sweet, I even gave her a hug because it was just her and another waiter, and I know how overwhelming it can be when it comes to trying to satisfy the costumer when it’s only a few of you. So shout outs to her the rest of the waiters trying their absolute best. God bless you all.“

3 Average121 Reviews
Texas Roadhouse Steak House • $$
13 Doctors Park Dr, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Sirloin & Grilled Shrimp Combo with 2 Sides
Lil' Dillo Steak Bites
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Critter Salad
Country Fried Chicken
Chicken Caesar Salad
Country Fried Steak
Bacon Cheese Fries
Legend Margherita
Top Sirloin Steak

“Delicious food and fast, reliable service.“

3.6 Good222 Reviews
Steak 'n Shake Hamburger • $
3061 William St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Garlic Double Steakburger Combo
Double Cheese Burger and Fries
Garlic Burger and Fries
Red Velvet Milk Shake
Chocolate Shake
Cheese Fries
Onion Rings
Frisco Melt
Steak Burger
Patty Melt

“I normally don't like fast food hamburgers, but this burger here was a boom 10 out of 10.... seasoning was on point, was hot like it should be, even the condiments one were crisp and good..so when I say juice was dripping it was a good thing..fries had the right amount of what ever they put on them.. so good.. Thanks for the great meal!“

3.2 Average99 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
130 Vantage Dr, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Fried Chicken and Imitation Crab Salad
Bourbon Street Chicken
Smoked Pulled Pork
Chocolate Fountain
Macaroni & Cheese
Mashed Potatoes
Fried Potatoes
Banana Pudding
Chocolate Cake
Bread Pudding

“Amanda is wonderful!!! She goes above and beyond to help all customers. Very accommodating. We love going here for the buffet. They have made many improvements to the food and service over the years. Plus they give a great discount to our Veterans and Seniors. Thank u for the wonderful service!!!“

3.2 Average174 Reviews
Logan's Roadhouse Steak House • $
3012 William St, Cape Girardeau

Customers` Favorites

Buttermilk Friend Chicken Breast Plate Loaded Mashed Potatoes
8oz Onion Brewski Steak for Logan's Roadhouse 2013
Made-From-Scratch Loaded Potato Skins
Texas Loaded Potato Skins
Country Fried Steak
Chicken Fried Steak
Loaded Baked Potato
Mozzarella Sticks
Grilled Meatloaf
Steamed Broccoli

“Traditional road house, love it, servers were great with the adults and so nice to my grandson. The food was excellent, exactly as we ordered it. Awesome experience

Kid-friendliness: The steak tips and mashed potatoes flew off his plate, love that they have a couple of basic kid options like chicken strips but also steak tips for kids who want something else. Booster seats if they want or need one. Crayons, and coloring on the kids menu. Our 4yo really enjoyed it“

3.1 Average140 Reviews