Restaurants in Jefferson City

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

“Went to pizza quick today and got a meat lovers. It was excellent. I would recommend going back as I will.”

“We had a fabulous meal and the service was just as wonderful. My husband and I each had steaks and they were cooked perfectly and so tender you didn't even need a knife. I would highly recommend Domenicos and we will definitely be back!”

“We have enjoyed all the shows this year and have made plans for next year. The music is always high quality and the acting is fun. The use of different caterers each time is done thing we look forward to as well.”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️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.”

“Great food Great atmosphere Great service. Lots of fun watching them cook the food in front of you. If you have kids they will enjoy the chef and the chef will have fun cooking in front of them”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing! Thank you for helping make mine and my husband's 20th anniversary one to remember.”

“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”

“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”

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

“Went to pizza quick today and got a meat lovers. It was excellent. I would recommend going back as I will.”

“Awesome apps! Amazing service! Great ambience!”

“These are some of the best wings I've had. I ordered the boneless honey chipotle and the Hawaiian teriyaki. AMAZING!!!!!! The wings were crispy, the fries were the nice balance. Great job! When I visit Jeff city again in the future, you are my first order.”

“Had gift certificates and drove in from Columbia....fantastic food and great serving sizes. Well worth the drive. We'll 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.”

“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”

“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.”

“It is an awesome place for the whole family to enjoy old fashioned ice cream and soda fountain drinks.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“Best trivia in the tri state area! Please let that poor man out of his cage more than just Tuesday nights. Also, upping the daily cracker limit to 13 wouldn’t hurt. Thank you.”

“Dukes is my new favorite joint. Great food, customer service and atmosphere. I liked the smashburgers but fell in love recently with the loaded fries. The staff is always welcoming and friendly. Myia, Nikki, Clara and Alex are always kind and accommodating.”

“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.”

“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. ❤️”

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

“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.”

“Our 1st time to LA Dona and we have gone back twice now!
We love the selection and fresh choices!
We had a GIANT all meats Burrito & Paloma to drink!”

“yum, yo!”

“The catering here is top notch! I messed up my date of delivery and they were so kind to bring my order anyway. Their service is outstanding and their food is also super good.”

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

“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.”

“This is one of our favorite restaurants in town! The food is fantastic, the service is fantastic, and so is the atmosphere. With the new outdoor seating on the patio with the fireplace, it took it up a notch for sure! Right in the middle of downtown, it’s a great location. We typically order the lava cheese bread no matter what! It’s amazing! We’ve also had the sriracha honey chicken pizza, the buffalo chicken pizza, the bbq chicken and other specialities and every one of them has been delicious. Tabatha is always a delight to see and talk to. We recently had Adam as a waiter too and he did a phenomenal job. Hands down, one of the best locations in town and highly recommended!”

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

“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. 😊”

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

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

“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!”

“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”

“Great service friendly Very good food Thanks for closing on holidays so can spend with families. Awesome job Highly recommended”

“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!”

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“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. ;)”

“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”

“Nice atmosphere and food was delicious!!”

“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”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“Restaurant with a sports bar atmosphere. Great service and the meatball appetizer was so delicious. We ordered a gyro and pepperoni & sausage calzone with fries as a side. All of the food was really good, hubby says sausage had a really good taste in the calzone. It wasn't the best gyro I've had but it was good. Fries were also very good, crunchy with seasoning. We ordered a Greek-style pizza to go. Unfortunately, the crust was cracker-like and not our favorite. We'll definitely stop again for the meatballs!”

“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!”

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

“I love coming to Green Leaf Cafe. The atmosphere is amazing and the staff goes out of their way to give you amazing service. The coffee there is phenomenal and food choices are delish!! My friends and I can’t wait to return to their lovely shop for some Christmas shopping. Love! Love! Love!”

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

“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.”

“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!!!”

“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!”

“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 😎👍👍👍”

“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!”

“I love Towne Grill! The owners are amazing and work so hard to give customers a great experience. This was my first time having French toast, and I was OBSESSED. Thank you to the Walker Family for being one of my favorite local businesses! ❤️”

“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!! 🤩”

“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.”

“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!”

“Great place for good food, drinks and live music!!”

“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.”

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

“Cosy atmosphere， Creative cuisine”

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

“get a free shot with your review :)”

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“ordered our first pizza. got wings and 2 pizzas, $32. felt the wings were small and didn't get many. flavor was good for spicy one. pizza was more like a medium sized but tasted good not greasy. ingredient amount was awesome. Will get again. loved how you express your love for God on box.”

“ordered our first pizza. got wings and 2 pizzas, $32. felt the wings were small and didn't get many. flavor was good for spicy one. pizza was more like a medium sized but tasted good not greasy. ingredient amount was awesome. Will get again. loved how you express your love for God on box.”

“ordered our first pizza. got wings and 2 pizzas, $32. felt the wings were small and didn't get many. flavor was good for spicy one. pizza was more like a medium sized but tasted good not greasy. ingredient amount was awesome. Will get again. loved how you express your love for God on box.”

“ordered our first pizza. got wings and 2 pizzas, $32. felt the wings were small and didn't get many. flavor was good for spicy one. pizza was more like a medium sized but tasted good not greasy. ingredient amount was awesome. Will get again. loved how you express your love for God on box.”

“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!”

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

“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?”

“Keri Nichole I have eaten here COUNTLESS of Times, and The Food is SEASONED, I mean 𝑫𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔𝒍𝒚 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏𝒆𝒅!!!♥ . I Tried Your suggestion, Now Try Mines You will Return lol :)”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“Awesome service and food, plenty of it”

“Very nice place to eat with family”

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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!”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

“Had this About 2 weeks ago…Awesome”

“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”

“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 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”

“Best Chinese Food in all of Jefferson City”

“Martha (who usually takes my order) is so sweet, pleasant and helpful. The cooks, Dean & Shaheem make my order delicious every time I come there for lunch. A GREAT location.”

“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 !”

“Everyone is kind and friendly, goes out their way to help and get anything you need.

Parking: No problem parking

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of room for this”

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

“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!”

“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.”

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

“For the 5-6 years this place has been open. Today is my first visit to China King. And I will say I was not disappointed. Rather I was surprised. The serviceman at the front was friendly and understanding. And even asked to make sure no one had any allergies to anything before making the food. And the food was beyond my expectations, and it actually exceeded them. The portions were large, so if you order something prepared to be given more food than what you may expect and expect it to be cooked to order. One of the things I ordered was the vegetable lo mien. The vegetables were very fresh, I mean you could literally taste the freshness. For the price is it a good amount of food, and the food itself was delicious as well. If you're looking for a good Chinese restaurant, with good prices, good food, and good service, keep this place is mind. (PS, get the egg roll, they are really good, honestly best egg rolls I've had)”

“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.”

“Good food and lots of options, unfortunately we met family at Ria’s today just to find they were closed for vacation…. Wish they would have posted their vacation schedule on Facebook so we would have known ahead of time.”

“Had Emma as our server this evening, greeted with a smile and was sure we got the best experience, went above and beyond!! food was quick and delicious!! had a wonderful time.”