Take A Drive To The Country To Dine At This Exceptional Rural Restaurant In Missouri
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 13, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Leisurely drives usually promise a whole lot more than beautiful scenery. One of my favorite things about a drive through the countryside – or anywhere, really – is the little gems along the way. A mom-and-pop shop. A roadside farmers market. A quaint restaurant. We never know what we’ll discover – like this rural restaurant in Grandin, Missouri that’s garnered some pretty impressive reviews from guests.
Even if you've got quite a long ride ahead of you, there's a pretty good chance that you'll be delighted with the entire experience - from the service to the food - at Lil' Black River Cafe in Grandin.
Plenty of diners who have made the journey to this rural restaurant in Missouri confirm that the drive is worth it, but you really want to experience it for yourself.
The Missouri restaurant's indoor dining area boasts a homey vibe, with furniture and decor that will make you feel as though you've arrived at a friend's house.
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If you stop by on a sun-soaked day, snag a seat on the deck for a picnic.
While this rural restaurant in Grandin scores top marks for its cozy ambiance and impeccable service, it's the food that keeps diners coming back again and again.
Lil' Black River Cafe serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. It's currently open Thursday through Sunday; double-check days and hours before heading over.
Whether you start with an appetizer like toasted ravioli, a Missouri favorite, or dive right in, you'll need a hearty appetite, unless you're up for taking leftovers home.
From burgers to catfish, the menu's chock-full of favorites. If you're in a handheld kind of mood, sink your teeth into the classic BLT, big steak burrito, or chicken sandwich.
If you're driving by and aren't really that hungry, pull in and treat yourself to a decadent dessert. Do you really want to pass by a salted caramel brownie ice cream sundae?
Have you been to Lil’ Black River Cafe, a rural restaurant in Grandin, Missouri? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Up for a bit of treasure hunting after a delicious meal? Head over to Hicks’ Pickin and Grinnin Flea Market in Poplar Bluff. Or, consider exploring one of the best hiking trails in Missouri.
