TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Joplin - Updated November 2024

"Perfect for any foodie that loves a dive that surprises. Elk, lamb and bison burgers, chicken fried escargot all in a tiny “biker” bar. The..."

Bass4food

"Great food. Had a burger basket special - a hit with the table. Shared chili cheese fries as an appetizer, warm and hearty beef tips in the chili...."

Matthew Miller

"The Eagle Drive-In has some of the best tasting food in Joplin. They have a fairly exotic menu - I definitely recommend all of their burgers, and the..."

Kris Herring

"I disagree that Eagle Drive In has the best burger in town, but it's not bad food. The first time I ate here it was just so-so. But I've come to find..."

Brandon.Food

"This place is an absolute gem. You would be hard pressed to find a better burger. I enjoyed absolutely every bite. The service was phenomenal as..."

PizzatheHut

"What a prize. If you are driving through it is worth the stop. Do not be put off by the building. If you live there you need to go often and keep..."

John

"Amazing black bean burger and side salad!! Chili was also so yummy! Cute place to grab a bite to eat on your road trip through town! The meal tasted..."

Meagan Kania

"Went there while visiting family. I had the elk burger which was excelent (I'm a sucker for elk meat). My son had the oyster burger (he's the..."

Roy Ledford

"Food was beyond great, service was perfect. Its a top 5 of my favorite places to chow down. Is a must for lunch and dinner combining a lot of..."

John Conrad

"Two thumbs..."

Jim Minter

"Great Food!. I got the chili and steak sandwich and my wife got the black bean veggie burger. Both were great! Everything on the menu looked so good...."

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"Drove by this little place for years. Finally decided to give it s try. Everything was very tasty. Fresh, unique flavors and great service. We will..."

Sharlyn Splean

"When people come to town and want something local, this is one of the places we go. Never had a bad experience. (But we know never to go and be in a..."

Heath Ross

"What a Great Cheeseburger. Quality beef. Excellent onion and tomato slices. And excellent salads. I really need to get back when I have more time..."

Phil

"Go the #6 burger!. The elk burger with malbec caramelized onions goes great along with the chili cheese fries and a nice cold beer. I'd highly..."

Supaluminal

"This place is absolutely amazing! Did a quick US search while on I44, just a short jaunt off of the interstate. Food is fresh AND tasty. I had the JO..."

Masten Williams

"Eclectic Burgers. Saw all the good reviews Yelp, Urban Spoon, and Trip Advisor and decided to give it a try; glad I did. Had fried calamari, the..."

Rob

"Absolutely delicious! Such a fantastic surprise (and a foodie Mecca)! Amazing food (elk burger with malbec and clover honey, goulash fries, bone..."

Rachel Tine

"We had a family dinner night here last night and it was amazing!! We all had different meals and all six were nothing short of delicious! Not a..."

Tamra

"Holy Freedom Fries!!!!. Wow!! I highly recommend the Eagle Burger with Eagle Fries with Eagle Sauce! Add Sriracha for a little extra kick. Get the..."

Ciderman

"Amazed at the quality and tastes. I grow up coming to Joplin to visit family. The Eagle Drive-In is a few blocks away from my grandmothers house. It..."

Nathansheridan

"Whoever said they don't do carryout is wrong. My husband and I have gotten carryout from the eagle several times and it has always been great! We..."

Marie

"Re: cost. Foodie, you are absolutely crazy if you think any restaurant in the continental United States (or perhaps even globally) can provide you..."

Jake417

"Glad we did not drive on by this charming eatery. Saw this restaurant via UrbanSpoon and questioned whether or not to go inside once we found it...."

Traintownfit

"Very impressed! The Chipotle Lime Hummus is..."

Dustin Jackson

"Stellar Eats!. We first came into contact with Eagle Drive In when we opened our delivery service in 2011 and started delivering their food...."

Jenny

"Eat here!. I try to go to this restaurant every time I'm in Joplin. Great beer selection and unique menu. I've loved everything I have tried. Mac and..."

Sundance_06

"Loved it! I wish there was one in my town, I would eat there every..."

HP

"Friendly staff and fantastic food. A must try for all food lovers.5 Stars in my..."

Jason Brown

"Excellent food at fair prices. One of my favorite places to eat in..."

Lauren Hill

"We 100% do carry out food. Every day all day.-----12 Nov, 2013-----I am still looking for a restaurant where I can purchase..."

Jason

"Great Place. Really like this place. If you're looking for a quiet , intimate place for a meal, this is not the place. BUT, if you're looking for..."

JoMo

"Great Bison Burger & Fries & Cold Beer! Diverse menu & up to date inside decor is not at all expected from the outside. Definitely give it a..."

Woody

"Bison blueberry goodness. Had the Bison burger with blueberry BBQ sauce. That was a unique flavor that will never be matched by another place. I..."

Nasferatu

"One of the best places in Joplin. Always fresh and made to..."

Jasonmd

"Great food and awesome service. Eagle drive in Rocks! One of my favorite..."

Karla

"Outstanding unique menu. Best French fries in town, great burgers and salads. Locally owned so please support the local business. Small space and..."

Joplin Gal

"Really tasty falafel burger and side salad. The wait was long, though, so if you are looking for a quick stop off of 44, you may want to..."

AMR

"Love love..."

Jillian Box

"Fabulous!. Fabulous food, great atmosphere. You can even take your..."

Sealbayless

"Eagle Drive-In. One of the best places to eat in..."

Jamie McDaniel

"Joplin Eagle Drive-In provides an authentic experience with it's own twist. Try their Bleu Cheese Bacon burger with their own Eagle sauce or their..."

Jessica Liberty

"It was one of the best burgers we have..."

Pete

"Really good burgers - try the Mac n'..."

Catherine

"Stopped in for lunch and was very surprised! I had a triple burger and my wife had the skirt steak salad...both were delicious! We got a side of Mac..."

Food Poisoning

"Love, love, love for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. If I had to eat at one restaurant for the rest of my life, it would be right here at Eagle..."

Cayla

"I've eaten at Eagle Drive-In a few times and have always loved the food. The tour of sauces app is great. However, service has been slow lately...."

Missdowntownjomo

"Kicked up burger and fries!. We thought we would try this little restaurant, just wanting a good burger and fries. WOW, were they good! We were very..."

JC

"Yum Yum. Blueberry Bison Burger is my favorite! I've always had the same waiter and he is awesome. Nice selection of beers and cocktails that don't..."

Christy Zuroweste

"Simply the best.... This small, unassuming little place on south Main Street in Joplin is a hidden gem. From the minute you walk through the door you..."

Zach

"Yum!. I really enjoyed my falafel burger and fries with the garlic aioli dipping sauce! i will be eating it..."

Frankie G

"I've eaten here twice so far and I was really impressed both times. It's pretty small, but has a quaint feel and most importantly the food is..."

Niki

"Delicious!!! A must place to eat! It's small but their food is amazing. I got the eagle burger with fries and eagle sauce and oh my sooooo..."

Jessica Johnson

"Awesome!!!. Finally got a chance to try this place-loved the bone marrow! They have the best burgers in Joplin-can't wait to go..."

Diner69

"Roasted bone marrow is to die for. Lamb burger =..."

Donovan Edwards

"Hard to imagine a better burger. Joplin needed a good burger joint. Comfortable and inviting atmosphere. Joplin could use more restaurants like Eagle..."

Food Is Life

"I had dinner there are the burgers and the fries are the best. You can put lots of ingredients on the burger and there are lots of sauces for the..."

Chance Sticklen

"LOVE THIS PLACE. We have been back several times. This quaint little restaurant does not disappoint! Fresh, quality and tasty comes to mind when I..."

Teshka1

"Eagle drive in is amazing. It's slightly more expensive than your typical burger joint- but that's because they have really high quality food. Great..."

Nathan Couch

"Gourmet Food Where You Least Expect it. Have been to Eagle Drive in 3 times and had a friend bring take out from it once. Have Tried the Bison..."

Heather Grills

"SO GOOD! The fries, the macaroni, the bone marrow, and of course the burgers! They're all good but the eagle burger is by far the best burger I've..."

Seth Thompson

"Delicious. I loved the Bacon and Bleu Burger and the fries were excellent! I recommend getting some extra Eagle sauce on the side to dip your fries..."

Justine

"I loved it! So many unique items on the..."

Bob Sagget

"Best fries ever.. And they have black bean burgers and falafel burgers!! And bison and lamb and all kinds of..."

Stephanie Rae Cope

"Gourmet Burgers, Fries with Sass and a Jalapeno Margartia to Top it Off!. You will NOT Leave hungry here. This is a small restaurant with a great..."

Souper Girl

"Absolutely fabulous. Exceed expectations. Great food, great..."

Sloans

"Really great burgers!! And the fries and Mac and cheese were just great!! Can't rink of the last time my whole family cleaned there plates and we all..."

Emily Walters

"Yum. I'm always excited to try new restaurants and I would go back in a heartbeat. Simple menu, great service, nice prices. My only issue was the..."

Ice

"We loved it! The wasabi mayo was perfect on the tuna steak. John loved the fried oyster sandwich. We also liked the reasonable prices. I'm already..."

Cindy Upton

"From the amazing folks @ instant karma gourmet hot dogs comes the joplin eagle drive-in. Jason & Susie are amazing people with a pouch full of fairy..."

Doug Tanner

"Always the best gourmet hamburgers anywhere! The service is top notch. We always love talking with this server.... I can't remember his name but I..."

Michelle Dicken

"The food was amazing and the atmosphere was even better. Fantastic experience. We were here on a Sunday at 745 and was seated immediately - things..."

Bryan Smith

"I generally drive through Jopin 1-2 times per year. I always make a point to stop here. Their burgers are creative and delicious. There is..."

Kaitlin B

"Blown away by this restaurant. Even when packed, their service is relatively speedy. But even still the food would be worth a long wait. Their..."

Noah Garrett

"Food was just as awesome as usual! Hot and fresh and so good. House made jalapeño margaritas and some of the best burgers and poutine in..."

Mandy Brown

"This place reminds you to never judge a book by its cover. It’s tiny, older and nondescript, not the type of place you’d expect to find bone..."

Bass Guy

"Great little burger joint. Very good food. There was a bit of a wait and we had to sit outside on picnic bench's because they were so full. It's a..."

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