There’s nothing quite like dining by the water – the stellar views alone turn even a humdrum meal into a memorable occasion. Here are some of the best in Missouri.
- Les Bourgeois A-Frame – Columbia
Les Bourgeois Vineyards/Facebook
Les Bourgeois Vineyards/Facebook Thanks to its quaint vibe and location overlooking the Missouri River, Les Bourgeois Winery’s A Frame is one of the top picnic spots in the state. Purchase sandwiches or a picnic basket with salami, cheese, crackers and fruit on-site. Address: 14020 W Hwy Bb, Rocheport, MO 65279
2.Village of the Blue Rose - Florissant
Village of the Blue Rose/Facebook
Village of the Blue Rose/Facebook Associated with a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental disabilities, Village of the Blue Rose Restaurant provides stunning views of the Mississippi River! The menu is standard American. Address: 535 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031
- Cielo – St. Louis
Cielo Restaurant & Bar/Facebook Located at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, this upscale Italian eatery offers sweeping views of the Mississippi. And the food definitely doesn’t disappoint! Address: 999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102
- Big A’s on the Riverfront – St. Charles
Big A’s on the Riverfront/Facebook This St. Charles mainstay supposedly has one of the best views of the Missouri River around. Daily lunch specials are super affordable (only $7.50!) and the menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and classic American entrees. Address: 308 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
- Bushwhacker Bend Winery - Glasgow
Buschwhacker Bend Winery/Facebook This charming winery is right on the banks of the Missouri River. Although food isn’t served here, visitors are welcome to bring their own! Address: 515 1st St, Glasgow, MO 65254
- Sugarfire Smoke House – Washington
Sugarfire Washington/Facebook
Sugarfire Washington/Facebook One of the most popular BBQ joints in St. Louis has an outpost in Washington. Even better? It’s right on the river. Win-win, all the way. Address: 512 W Front St, Washington, MO 63090
- Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill – Bonnots Mill
Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill/Facebook
Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill/Facebook Eat classic American bar food within view of the Osage River. Address: 106 Riverview Dr, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
- Grist Mill Restaurant - Tecumseh
Dawt Mill/Faecbook This quaint restaurant perched along the North Fork River is a must-try if you’re in the area. Splurge on the chef’s menu, available Friday and Saturday with reservations. Address: 8 Dawt Mill Drive, Tecumseh, Mo 65760
- The Blue Duck – Washington
The Blue Duck This sophisticated, casual eatery on the Missouri River features house-made, scrumptious dishes. Address: 516 W Front St #100, Washington, MO 63090
- Cooper’s Landing – Columbia
Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina/Facebook Head to Cooper’s Landing on the Missouri River, for homestyle eats. If you’re looking for something more exotic, Chim’s Thai Kitchen serves delicious home-cooked Thai out of an on-site food truck.
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Les Bourgeois Vineyards/Facebook
Thanks to its quaint vibe and location overlooking the Missouri River, Les Bourgeois Winery’s A Frame is one of the top picnic spots in the state. Purchase sandwiches or a picnic basket with salami, cheese, crackers and fruit on-site. Address: 14020 W Hwy Bb, Rocheport, MO 65279
Village of the Blue Rose/Facebook
Associated with a nonprofit that helps adults with developmental disabilities, Village of the Blue Rose Restaurant provides stunning views of the Mississippi River! The menu is standard American. Address: 535 Rue St Francois, Florissant, MO 63031
Cielo Restaurant & Bar/Facebook
Located at the top of the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Louis, this upscale Italian eatery offers sweeping views of the Mississippi. And the food definitely doesn’t disappoint! Address: 999 N 2nd St, St. Louis, MO 63102
Big A’s on the Riverfront/Facebook
This St. Charles mainstay supposedly has one of the best views of the Missouri River around. Daily lunch specials are super affordable (only $7.50!) and the menu includes soups, salads, sandwiches, pizzas and classic American entrees. Address: 308 N Main St, St Charles, MO 63301
Buschwhacker Bend Winery/Facebook
This charming winery is right on the banks of the Missouri River. Although food isn’t served here, visitors are welcome to bring their own! Address: 515 1st St, Glasgow, MO 65254
Sugarfire Washington/Facebook
One of the most popular BBQ joints in St. Louis has an outpost in Washington. Even better? It’s right on the river. Win-win, all the way. Address: 512 W Front St, Washington, MO 63090
Johnny Mac’s Bar and Grill/Facebook
Eat classic American bar food within view of the Osage River. Address: 106 Riverview Dr, Bonnots Mill, MO 65016
Dawt Mill/Faecbook
This quaint restaurant perched along the North Fork River is a must-try if you’re in the area. Splurge on the chef’s menu, available Friday and Saturday with reservations. Address: 8 Dawt Mill Drive, Tecumseh, Mo 65760
The Blue Duck
This sophisticated, casual eatery on the Missouri River features house-made, scrumptious dishes. Address: 516 W Front St #100, Washington, MO 63090
Cooper’s Landing Riverside Resort & Marina/Facebook
Head to Cooper’s Landing on the Missouri River, for homestyle eats. If you’re looking for something more exotic, Chim’s Thai Kitchen serves delicious home-cooked Thai out of an on-site food truck.
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