One of the best things about going out to eat is discovering hidden gems that you didn’t even know existed. Some may look unassuming on the outside, but after you take a bite into your meal, you’ll be blown away.
- Sunisa’s Thai Restaurant - St. Peter’s
Andy C./Yelp
Sunisa’s Thai Restaurant/Yelp Sunisa’s is hidden in a strip mall in St. Peter’s, but this Thai spot is as authentic as they come.
Address: 6057 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St Peters, MO 63304
- Pappo’s Pizzeria and Pub - Osage Beach
Christy A./Yelp
PaPPo’s Pizzeria and Pub/Facebook Craft pizza AND craft beer? Now that’s what I’m talking about. Pappo’s specializes in both and you’ll be surprised of some of the toppings that come on their pizzas.
Address: 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach, MO 65065
- Hayden Drive-In - Poplar Bluff
Haydens BBQ/Facebook
H. B./Yelp Most people head to Kansas City for BBQ, but I’d say Hayden’s can definitely hold their own. Once you’re done, wash it down with some of their refreshing ice cold lemonade.
Address: 807 W Maud St. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
- Der Essen Platz - Camdenton
Tammy T./Yelp
Tammy T./Yelp You’ll feel like you’re in Germany when you walk into Der Essen Platz. I recommend trying out their delicious potato pancakes, which are incredibly hard to come by, especially at most American-style diners.
Address: 8 Bridal Cave Rd. Camdenton, MO 65020
- Nico’Z Catering & Eatery - Chillicothe
Nico’Z Catering & Eatery/Yelp
Nicole B./Yelp When you think gourmet food, Chillicothe probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But head over to Nico’Z and you’ll be living the high life when it comes to 5-star meals.
Address: 612 2nd St. Chillicothe, MO 64601
- Avenues Bistro - Kansas City
Scott D./Yelp
Elaine D./Yelp Kansas City is full of mouthwatering breakfast joints, but Avenues is a favorite of mine. It gets pretty fancy at night, but their breakfasts are extremely reasonable and they have bottomless mimosas.
Address: 338 W. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64113
- Cowan’s Restaurant - Washington
Cowan’s Restaurant/Facebook
Cowan’s Restaurant/Facebook Cowan’s is home to the “Mile High Pie” and some of the best fried chicken in Missouri. Come for breakfast or lunch, but stay for the amazing desserts.
Address: 114 Elm St. Washington, MO 63090
- Ms. Kim’s Fish & Chicken Shack - Columbia
Jon H./Yelp
Katherine S./Yelp Ms. Kim’s doesn’t look like much, but their fried catfish and hush puppies are insanely good. With a low-priced menu, you really can’t go wrong.
Address: 711 Vandiver Dr A Columbia, MO 65202
- Grbic Restaurant - St. Louis
Grbic Restaurant and Banquet Hall/Facebook
Grbic Restaurant/Facebook Try something new at Grbic Restaurant. This beautifully designed restaurant serves the best Bosnian food in the city.
Address: 4071 Keokuk St. St. Louis, MO 63116
- Luigi’s - Warrensburg
Leo G./Yelp
Patty W./Yelp As a pro tip, I recommend dining at Luigi’s on a Wedneday, during “Wine Wednesdays.” Wine is half off, and who doesn’t enjoy a little vino with their delicious Italian meal?
Address: 121 E. Pine St. Warrensburg, MO 64093
- Happy Gillis Hangout Cafe & Hangout - Kansas City
Jason R./Yelp
Laura S./Yelp From the outside, Happy Gillis looks like a dive, but the food is truly something special. Stop by for breakfast or break for lunch at this hidden gem in Columbus Park.
Address: 549 Gillis St. Kansas City, MO 64106
What are some of your favorite restaurants that you truly believe are hidden gems? Let us know in the comments!
Andy C./Yelp
Sunisa’s Thai Restaurant/Yelp
Sunisa’s is hidden in a strip mall in St. Peter’s, but this Thai spot is as authentic as they come.
Address: 6057 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. St Peters, MO 63304
Christy A./Yelp
PaPPo’s Pizzeria and Pub/Facebook
Craft pizza AND craft beer? Now that’s what I’m talking about. Pappo’s specializes in both and you’ll be surprised of some of the toppings that come on their pizzas.
Address: 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach, MO 65065
Haydens BBQ/Facebook
H. B./Yelp
Most people head to Kansas City for BBQ, but I’d say Hayden’s can definitely hold their own. Once you’re done, wash it down with some of their refreshing ice cold lemonade.
Address: 807 W Maud St. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901
Tammy T./Yelp
You’ll feel like you’re in Germany when you walk into Der Essen Platz. I recommend trying out their delicious potato pancakes, which are incredibly hard to come by, especially at most American-style diners.
Address: 8 Bridal Cave Rd. Camdenton, MO 65020
Nico’Z Catering & Eatery/Yelp
Nicole B./Yelp
When you think gourmet food, Chillicothe probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. But head over to Nico’Z and you’ll be living the high life when it comes to 5-star meals.
Address: 612 2nd St. Chillicothe, MO 64601
Scott D./Yelp
Elaine D./Yelp
Kansas City is full of mouthwatering breakfast joints, but Avenues is a favorite of mine. It gets pretty fancy at night, but their breakfasts are extremely reasonable and they have bottomless mimosas.
Address: 338 W. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64113
Cowan’s Restaurant/Facebook
Cowan’s is home to the “Mile High Pie” and some of the best fried chicken in Missouri. Come for breakfast or lunch, but stay for the amazing desserts.
Address: 114 Elm St. Washington, MO 63090
Jon H./Yelp
Katherine S./Yelp
Ms. Kim’s doesn’t look like much, but their fried catfish and hush puppies are insanely good. With a low-priced menu, you really can’t go wrong.
Address: 711 Vandiver Dr A Columbia, MO 65202
Grbic Restaurant and Banquet Hall/Facebook
Grbic Restaurant/Facebook
Try something new at Grbic Restaurant. This beautifully designed restaurant serves the best Bosnian food in the city.
Address: 4071 Keokuk St. St. Louis, MO 63116
Leo G./Yelp
Patty W./Yelp
As a pro tip, I recommend dining at Luigi’s on a Wedneday, during “Wine Wednesdays.” Wine is half off, and who doesn’t enjoy a little vino with their delicious Italian meal?
Address: 121 E. Pine St. Warrensburg, MO 64093
Jason R./Yelp
Laura S./Yelp
From the outside, Happy Gillis looks like a dive, but the food is truly something special. Stop by for breakfast or break for lunch at this hidden gem in Columbus Park.
Address: 549 Gillis St. Kansas City, MO 64106
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Address: 121 E. Pine St. Warrensburg, MO 64093Address: 4071 Keokuk St. St. Louis, MO 63116Address: 711 Vandiver Dr A Columbia, MO 65202Address: 114 Elm St. Washington, MO 63090Address: 807 W Maud St. Poplar Bluff, MO 63901Address: 4705 Osage Beach Pkwy. Osage Beach, MO 65065
