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Best Traditional American Restaurants in Missouri

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Honouring the top spots in Missouri.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Missouri, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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80.4
#1

Reeds Spring Missouri

Mid-town Cafe

For a relaxed meal, Mid-town Cafe is a casual choice.

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76.9
#2

Branson Missouri

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

For your next night out, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is one table worth exploring.

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76.2
#3

St. Joseph Missouri

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

For dinner with friends, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen is a place to keep in mind.

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Cities in Missouri
Kansas City1,588St. Louis1,223Springfield810Columbia452Independence309Joplin292Lee's Summit263St. Charles234St. Joseph232Chesterfield213St. Peters213O'Fallon207Cape Girardeau206Jefferson City196Branson182Florissant156Blue Springs148University City106Wentzville100Poplar Bluff94Sedalia94Maryland Heights89Arnold84Creve Coeur84

Top Places in Missouri

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#1

Mid-town Cafe

Reeds Spring, Missouri

2
80.4
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#2

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Branson, Missouri

2
76.9
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#3

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

St. Joseph, Missouri

2
76.2
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#4

eggtc.

Kansas City, Missouri

2
75.0
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#5

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Joplin, Missouri

1
72.9
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#6

Chappell's Restaurant & Sports Museum

North Kansas City, Missouri

2
70.0
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#7

Hungry Tiger

Clark, Missouri

2
69.6
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#8

Lucas Park Grille

St. Louis, Missouri

1
69.4
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#9

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Springfield, Missouri

2
68.7
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#10

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Independence, Missouri

1
67.3
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#11

Swiss Inn-Drive In

Lebanon, Missouri

1
65.6
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#12

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Columbia, Missouri

1
65.4
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#13

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

Kansas City, Missouri

1
65.3
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#14

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Kansas City, Missouri

1
15.8
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#1

Swiss Inn-Drive In

Lebanon, Missouri

65.6
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#2

Mid-town Cafe

Reeds Spring, Missouri

80.4
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#3

BRGR Kitchen + Bar

Kansas City, Missouri

65.3
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