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. $-$$

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. $-$$   www.bigrsbbq.com

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. $$-$$$

CAFÉ ON THE GREENS AND DIVITZ PUB, CARL JUNCTION, MO502 Briarbrook Dr in the Briarbrook Country Club. Serving delicious appetizers, signature salads including a 9-hole Chicken Salad, pasta, Kansas City Burgers, Buffalo Chicken Tenders, steaks, chicken, pork, and seafood. Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm, Friday-Saturday 11 am-11 pm and Sunday 11 am-9 pm. 417.649.6789. $-$$

CAFÉ ON THE ROUTE, BAXTER SPRINGS, KS1101 Military Avenue. Cafe on the Route is located on Historic Route 66 blending history with unique dishes of fine dining. The menu offers selections for every palate from burgers, sandwiches and salads to such signature dishes as Aztec Chicken, Chateaubriand, grilled salmon and tuna, seafood and pastas. On and off site catering is also available along with banquet rooms for that special event. Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 11 am-8 pm, Wednesday 11 am-3 pm, Friday and Saturday 11 am-9 pm, Sunday 11 am-2 pm. www.cafeontheroute.com $$-$$$$

CALDONE’S, JOPLIN, MO218 S. Main Street. If you are looking for a wonderful experience then look no further. Get ready for an explosion of flavorsand beautifully decorated dishes sure to make you smile. An authentic Italian and Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of downtown Joplin on Historic Route 66. Offering Full Service Catering for weddings and events along with hot buffet style lunch drops.Open Monday 4:30-9 pm, Tuesday-Saturday 11 am-2pm for lunch and reopen at 4:30-9 pm, Friday and Saturday open until 10 pm, closed on Sundays. 417.626.8111 www.caldones.com $-$$$

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. $-$$$

GRANNY SHAFFER’S FAMILY RESTAURANT, JOPLIN, MO2728 N. Range Line or 7th & Illinois. “Good Old Fashioned Homemade Cooking” Fresh homemade bread, pies baked fresh daily, serious breakfasts, salads, steaks, seafood, pasta and Dixieland Fried Chicken or catfish.Two locations to serve you. Ask about our banquet rooms and catering. Monday-Saturday 6 am-8:30 pm and Sunday 7 am-3 pm.www.grannyshaffers.com. 417.659.9393. $-$$

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. $-$$

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. $$

THE KITCHEN PASS, JOPLIN, MO. 1212 S. Main, The place to be for great food and entertainment! All of your favorite appetizers, soups, salads and sandwiches. Gourmet burgers, steaks, seafood and chicken. Banquet facilities available and outdoor patio. Check our calendar online for entertainment.  Hours: Monday-Thursday 11 am-9:30 pm Friday-Saturday 11 am-10 pm Bar open Monday-Saturday 11 am-1:30 am Closed Sundays  417.624.9095  $-$$$ www.thekitchenpass.com  

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. $-$$

MCALISTERS DELI, JOPLIN, MO. 2230 S. Range Line. You’ll be greeted by a massive menu filledwith sandwiches, tasty wraps, Paninis, spuds, salads, soups and sweets. You’ll always have room for a brownie delight, lemon bar or fresh baked cookies. Everything is made exactly as you like it. Try a glass of McAlister’s famous Sweet Tea™! Gift cards, catering, to go orders. Sunday-Thursday 10:30 am-10 pm, Friday-Saturday 10:30 am-10:30 pm. WiFi Enabled. 417.624.3354. $

MYTHO’S, 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, fresh seafood, and hand-cut aged Black Angus beef. Over 150 wine selections. Complete menu available at www.mythosjoplin.com. Call for catering or reservations.   417.624.MYTH. $-$$$ www.mythosjoplin.com

 

PACIFIC RIM, JOPLIN, MO2850 S. Range Line. Experience a wide variety of Asian dishes, sushi and the house special, Mongolian BBQ. Full menu, soups, appetizers and vegetarian plates. For those of you who have a difficulttime deciding, try PacificRim’s Signature Appetizer Sampler. Daily lunch specials from 11 am-3 pm. Open Monday-Thursday 11 am-10 pm, Friday 11 am-11 pm and Sunday 11 am-9 pm. 417.659.8888. $-$$

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. $-$$ www.redonionrestaurants.com/redonioncafe/

RED ONION EXPRESSORIA AND COFFEE ESPRESSO BAR, Joplin, MO.  32nd & Indiana. Serving lunch and dinner along with a full coffee espresso bar. For starters try the Cucumber Dill Spread or Ranch Chicken Nacho. Delicious gourmet entrees, salads, soups and sandwiches. A Red Onion favorite is the West Coast Chicken. Espressoria specialties include Toasted Beef Ravioli. Enjoy a white chocolate latte, vanilla bean frappe' or dream-sicle from Joplin's premiere coffee espresso bar? Fast, fresh, eat in or carry out. Party platters available. Monday-Saturday, 11 am - 8 pm. 417.781.4999. $-$$  http://redonionrestaurants.com/espressoria/

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. $-$$

SAM'S CELLAR, NEOSHO, MO. 101 N. Wood St. Under the Historic Neosho Square. Featuring wood-fired pizza, a great beer selection and full service bar. Choose from tasty appetizers including Italian Nachos, Wood-Fired Jumbo Pretzel or Wolfinbargers Wood-Fired Wings. Specialty entrees include Italian Chicken Breast Salad, Buffalo Chicken Wrap, BBQ Beef Wrap, and all your favorite wood-fired pizzas. Open 7 days a week,11 am-close. 417.451.3330. $-$$$

STONE CREEK GRILLE HOLIDAY INN, JOPLIN, MO. I-44 and Range Line. Try our new “Fresh Bar” served daily for a variety of salad greens and fruit salads with a selection of 24 toppings! New Prime Rib Tuesdays, USDA Roasted Prime Rib served every Tuesday from 5-10 pm. Many choices including Kemms Supreme Pizza, New York Strip, BBQ Ribs and home style dinners. Open 7 days a week, 11:30 am-1 pm and 5-10 pm. 417.782.1000. www.hijoplin.com  $-$$$

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. $$-$$$  www.tokyosteakandsushi.com

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, MO. 1216 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. $$$