Highest-rated restaurants in Cape Girardeau by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Cape Girardeau by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.
Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Cape Girardeau, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.
#30. Wings Etc
- Rating: 3.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3047 Williams St. Ste 105 Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Sports Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Social's Cafe & Catering
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 31 North Main St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
#28. My Daddy's Cheesecake
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 265 South Broadview St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Bakeries, Salad, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Cafe N' Me
- Rating: 3.5/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 820 North Sprigg St. Ste 5 Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Sands Pancake House
- Rating: 3.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 602 Morgan Oak Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Watami Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 South King Hwy Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Asian Yummy Buffet
- Rating: 4.0/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 3254 William St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Buffets, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#23. China Palace
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2123 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Food Delivery Services
- Read more on Yelp
#22. McAlister's Deli
- Rating: 4.0/5 (29 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 244 South Mt Auburn Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Pagliai's Pizza & Pasta
- Rating: 4.0/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1129 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Broussard's Cajun Cuisine
- Rating: 4.0/5 (252 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 114 North Main St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Pho 8
- Rating: 4.0/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3036 William St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House
- Rating: 4.0/5 (106 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Steakhouses, Irish Pub
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Burrito-Ville
- Rating: 4.0/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 913 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Mary Jane Bourbon + Smokehouse
- Rating: 4.0/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1107 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Smokehouse, Whiskey Bars, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Chan's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1159 North Kingshighway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Chinese, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Culver's
- Rating: 4.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 295 North Kingshighway Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, fast food
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Muy Bueno Mexican Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1751 Independence St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Speck Pizza + Street Food
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 430 Broadway Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Italian, Pizza, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Rice Noodle Cai
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1017 Independence St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Noodles
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Pilot House
- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 3532 Perryville Road Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Barbeque, American, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#9. The Southerner By Tractors
- Rating: 4.5/5 (109 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3351 Percy Drive Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Ciao
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1650 North Kingshighway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Tuscan, Wine Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Celebrations Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 615 Bellevue St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Seafood, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#6. 36 Restaurant and Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 36 North Main St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Diners, New American, American
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Spanish Street Farmacy
- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 2 Main St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Top of the Marq
- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 338 Broadway St. Floor 7 Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Ebb & Flow Fermentations
- Rating: 4.5/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 11 South Spanish St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Brewpubs, Gastropubs
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Trio Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1027 Broadway Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Courtyard by Marriott Cape Girardeau Downtown
- Rating: 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 400 Broadway St. Cape Girardeau, Missouri
- Categories: Hotels, Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 331 metros.
