Must-see restaurants in Missouri

  • LC's Bar-B-Q

    Kansas City

    Just 4 miles east of the Country Club Plaza, the unadorned interior of this eatery does nothing to distract from Kansas City's best burnt ends.

  • Andy's Frozen Custard

    Missouri

    One of the original locations of this very popular chain of frozen custard stores. It's just creamier and better here.

  • Braddens

    Missouri

    This atmospheric local favorite has wood furnishings, brick walls and casual comfort fare (think burgers, steaks, pasta, salads and wraps). It's steeped…

  • Pickles Deli

    St Louis

    Top ingredients separate this slick deli from humdrum sandwich chains. Its French dip is a case in point; laden with house-roasted beef. Get your Forest…

  • Imo's

    St Louis

    Local chain Imo's, with over 70 locations across the metro area, bakes 'the square beyond compare.' It's the classic version of the thin, square St Louis…

  • Clinton's Soda Fountain

    Missouri

    Little changed from when Truman got his first job working the soda counter. Come for ice-cream sundaes, homemade sodas and banana splits.

  • Mission Taco Joint

    St Louis

    Fresh, upscale Mexican fare in a post-industrial setting. There's a full bar with cool cocktails and a long list of microbrews.

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