Making reservations for a fancy night out can be nice. However, most of the time you just want to walk right into a restaurant and be seated. While there are tons of fast, causal joints across Missouri that don’t require a reservation, here are the standouts from the Show Me State. Check out this list of 10 mouthwatering restaurants that don’t require reservations for a great meal on your schedule!

1. Wild Bacon — Lake Ozark
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While Wild Bacon may be a popular brunch spot, you will never need reservations!
Walk right in, grab a table, and prepare yourself for mouthwatering bacon. They cure all their own bacon in house and have many flavors to choose from. You'll also love their huge cinnamon rolls and scrumptious french toast.
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Find Wild Bacon as 1333 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Lake Ozark. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
2. AJ's Eat and Drink — Macon
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Many Mid-Missourians were sad when The Pear Tree Restaurant was destroyed by fire in 2012. Luckily, The Pear Tree's success led the owners to open a new restaurant called AJ’s Eat and Drink.
Find your favorite Pear Tree menu items and the beloved salad dressing at AJ's but be sure to try something new! Try their locally famous onion rings or treat yourself to a boozy adult shake! AJ's has a table ready for you.
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Find AJ's at 1407 N Missouri St., Macon. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
3. Trailhead Brewing Company — St. Charles
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If you love good beer and good and food, check out Trailhead Brewing Company. Located right off the Katy Trail in historic St. Charles, this large eatery can get your table sat and served in no time.
There are options for everyone in your group and even your kids will like the choices on the menu. For a vegetarian option, try the portabella burger, pictured below.
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Find Trailhead at 921 S Riverside Dr., St. Charles. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
4. Mario and Angela's Italian Cucina — Cape Girardeau
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Craving great Italian food in Cape Girardeau? Head to Mario and Angela's Italian Cucina for some authentic flavors.
This family owned eatery is perfect for a great meal with no wait. Find a seat and order a pizza for the whole family or let everyone get their own meal. They also serve salads, calzones, pasta, and sandwiches.
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Find Mario and Angela's Italian Cucina at 1740 Broadway, Cape Girardeau. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
5. Boudreaux's Louisiana Seafood & Steaks — St. Joseph
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Great Cajun food is hard to find in the Midwest. You're going to love the atmosphere and flavors at Boudreaux's Louisiana Seafood & Steaks.
Get right in at Boudreaux's and enjoy some authentic Cajun spice. Don't worry if you're a meat and potatoes kind of person — they've got you covered!
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Boudreaux's is located at 224 N 4th St., Saint Joseph. For more information check out their Facebook page here.

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6. Mythos — Joplin
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You'll want to visit Mythos, a Greek restaurant in southwestern Missouri, for fantastic food in a romantic atmosphere. Mythos is perfect for a date night and no reservations are required!
While you can find gyros on the menu, there is so much more to Greek food! Branch out and try Mousaka, which is an eggplant and potato casserole topped with meat and sauce.
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Mythos is located at 1306 Range Line Rd., Joplin. For more information find their Facebook page here.
7. City butcher and Barbecue — Springfield
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City Butcher is the place to go for barbecue in Springfield. While there is occasionally a wait and they do run out of menu items, you never need a reservation.
See what all the buzz is about and try their moist and tender brisket or perfectly smoked ribs. If you do have to wait, it's definitely worth it!
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Find City Butcher at 3650 S Campbell Ave., Springfield. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
8. West Bottoms Kitchen — Kansas City - CLOSED
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Unfortunately, West Bottoms Kitchen has permanently closed.
Don't hit the drive through on your lunch break, check out West Bottoms Kitchen for a flavorful southern inspired meal like crispy Louisiana catfish or a fried green tomato BLT.
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West Bottoms Kitchen is located at 1623 Genessee St., Kansas City. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
9. Stacked — St. Louis
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Stacked is tucked away in an old South City neighborhood and is well worth finding. Their huge burgers will send your taste buds on an epic adventure!
Try the burger of the month, order an in-house creation, or build your own burger at Stacked! Choose your seat then choose your meat and have a fantastic meal that everyone in your family will rave about.
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Find Stacked at 7637 Ivory St., St. Louis. For more information visit their Facebook page here.
10. Barred Owl Butcher -— Columbia
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The Barred Owl is a new concept in Columbia serving amazing Missouri inspired meals while also being a full service butcher shop. Come by and have a meal then take home a fine cut of meat for your next meal at home.
Come out for lunch or dinner and try their seasonally inspired fare. You'll also love their artisan cocktails that always pair well with a perfect cut of meat.
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Visit the Barred Owl at 47 E Broadway, Columbia. For more information visit their Facebook page here.

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