Local Eating Establishments
If you dine out during your stay at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm, consider one or more
of the following restaurants, generally between 20 and 45 minutes drive.
The Point Steakhouse, Dixon. (573)-759-6100 This Restaurant is located about 5 miles south of Dixon on Hwy 28. It is situated on the Bluff at "Portuguese Point," a scenic overlook above the Gasconade River. Known for steaks, The Point has other entrees, including delicious catfish. Wine and beer are available. The view is spectacular, the food excellent. Call for reservations on weekends. (Open Tues - Sat. 2pm to 10pm; Sun. 11-2.) All Credit cards accepted. On the web at: http://www.pointsteakhouse.com/ ..Ask us about discount coupons for guests at Rock Eddy Bluff Farm.
Moreland's Gasconade River Catfish & Steakhouse, Vienna (573) 422-9918 Located about 5 miles south of Vienna off Hwy 63. Turn on Country Road #325 and follow to end. The name says most of it! The catfish is scrumptious. This is a nice place to eat. Mixed drinks are available. Reservations usually not needed, but may be a good idea. Oddly, they do not take credit cards but will take personal checks. Open every day. Plan to arrive before 8:30 Fri. - Sat., and before 7:30 Sun. - Thurs.
Brunnert's Pub, Argyle (573) 728-6208 A favorite of locals, it is located in a nearby half-horse town. The ambiance is strictly down home. Take Hwy AA north of Vienna (roughly 45 mins.) Food is excellent and not expensive. The dining room is located next to the bar, game room and pool table. (Open Thurs.- Sat. 4 pm to 9 pm, Sunday 3 pm to 8 pm) A popular place. They don't accept credit cards but will take checks. Reservations may not be a bad idea.
Caveman Bar-BQ and Steak House, rural Richland (573) 765-4554 The restaurant is located in a cave in a Gasconade river bluff. From the parking lot you are driven to the cave and lifted in an elevator to the entrance. The interior is quite nice. Open Thurs - Sat, 5to 8:45 pm and Sunday, noon to 7 pm. Food is fair to good and the experience is unusual. Located off I-44 west of here. (See us for directions) The drive will take 45 minutes to an hour. Reservations, again, a good idea. (Closed late November to mid March.) Oddly, this place does not take credit cards OR checks.
The White Stone Inn, Rich Fountain. (573) 744-5827 Located in what was the early general store in this "quarter to half-horse" town dominated by the German-catholic church high on the hill.. The quarried stone structure of the inn is beautifully restored. The menu is varied. Wine and mixed drinks are available, and there is a pub located on the lower level. You'll find this a quaint setting with excellent food. Open Thurs, 5-8:30; Fri. & Sat, 5-9; Sun, 12-5). Credit cards accepted.. Reservations suggested.
The Westphalia Inn, Westphalia. (573) 455-9991 Located in the old hotel in this historic German-Catholic town, the Westphalia Inn consists of a well known family style restaurant and an upstairs lounge serving drinks, buffet style pizza, hamburgers, tenderloins, chicken strips, etc. and appetizers. The restaurant is famous for their pan fried chicken and country ham, served with scrumptious country fixings. The restaurant is open Friday 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm and Sat. 4:30pm to 8:30 pm and Sunday 11:30 am to 7:30 pm. The Top Story Lounge is open Tuesday thru Sunday from 11:00 am till evening. Westphalia is north on Hwy 63 - roughly a 45 min drive. Open all year.
Other cafes are located in nearby Dixon and Vienna and are good places to eat. Some of the closest are "The Outskirts" at the intersection of Hwys 63 and 28 near Vienna, and "Margie's" and the Farmer's Cafe in Vienna. Also "The Home Plate" on the main drag of Dixon is a pleasant small cafe where the food is good and you can also get a beer or glass or wine and watch the game on TV.
In Rolla, (35 miles) there are several eating establishments from BBQ places to steak houses, and Chinese. We have menus for several of them. At Lake Ozark (one hour) are top eateries such as the Blue Heron and the Potted Steer)We will be most happy to help you with dining arrangements. Just ask!