Prime rib night is one of those old Missouri dinner habits that never really went out of style. You know the setup: a thick slice of slow-roasted beef, a side of au jus, a tableside salad, and a dining room where nobody rushes you out the door.
Some of these spots have been carving roasts for decades, while others are newer places that kept the classic playbook on purpose. This list covers ten restaurants across the state, from St. Louis steakhouses to lakeside dining rooms in the Ozarks, that still treat prime rib like the main event.
Each one earns its spot for a different reason, whether it is the history, the view, the side dishes, or a famous fried lobster tail. Save it for your next anniversary, birthday, or plain old Saturday night when a regular dinner just will not do.
1. Kreis’ Steakhouse & Bar, St. Louis, MO
© Kreis’ Steakhouse & Bar, St. Louis, MO
Kreis’ has been serving dinner on South Lindbergh since 1948, which makes it one of the longest-running steak stops in the St. Louis area. The dining room leans clubby, with dark paneling and paintings on the walls.
The star here is the King Cut Prime Rib, a hefty slice that fits right in with the old-school setting. Formal wait staff handle the service, and the house salad comes with a homemade Mayfair dressing, a St. Louis favorite that tells you exactly where you are.
Toasted ravioli, French onion soup, jumbo lump crab cakes, and king crab legs round out the menu. The sides are big, so sharing is a smart move.
Plan on a splurge, since dinner here usually runs over $100 per person. Reservations are recommended, and weeknights tend to be calmer than Saturday and Sunday evenings.
Doors open at 5 PM most days and 4 PM on Sunday.
2. Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster, Osage Beach, MO
© Jeffrey’s Prime Rib & Lobster, Osage Beach, MO
When a restaurant puts prime rib right in its name, it is making a promise. Jeffrey’s, just off State Highway KK in Osage Beach, keeps that promise with slow-roasted prime rib that often shares the plate with a crispy deep fried lobster tail.
Dinner starts the classic way. A family style salad arrives with the fixings, along with homemade croutons and house dressings, and the lobster bisque and French onion soup are strong openers too.
Save room for crème brûlée or cheesecake with strawberry sauce. The coffee comes from a vaculator, a vintage touch that fits the whole mood.
Prices are friendly for the lake, around $30 to $50 per person. The hours are short, though.
Jeffrey’s is open Wednesday through Saturday evenings only, and a wait is common, so calling ahead for a reservation pays off. There is also a deck with a fire pit table for warmer nights.
3. Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub, Springfield, MO
© Jimm’s Steakhouse & Pub, Springfield, MO
Live piano on weekend nights gives Jimm’s a little extra old-school charm on Glenstone Avenue. It is a refined but relaxed steakhouse, the kind of place where you can dress up or just show up.
The 12 ounce prime rib is the order to know. It is well seasoned and cooked with care, and the prime rib French dip is a fun lunch twist on the same beef.
Starters include escargot, bacon wrapped peppadews, steak wrapped asparagus, and spinach artichoke dip. A blue cheese wedge salad and a salad bar bring the supper club feel home.
Jimm’s opens at 11 AM every day, which makes it one of the easier spots on this list for a midday prime rib fix. Prices usually land between $20 and $60 per person.
Friday and Saturday evenings are busiest, and the dining room gets dressed up with Christmas decorations during the holidays.
4. Twisted Tree Steakhouse, St. Louis, MO
© Twisted Tree Steakhouse, St. Louis, MO
Longtime Missouri diners may recognize a few names on this menu. Twisted Tree carries forward recipes tied to the old Pear Tree restaurant, including Pear Tree Onion Rings and Pear Tree Crab Rangoon.
For prime rib fans, the Roasted Aged Prime Rib is the headliner. Big appetites can go for the combo of prime rib and a 16 ounce ribeye.
The batter dipped lobster bites are another nod to classic steakhouse menus. Toasted brisket ravioli gives the St. Louis favorite a beefy upgrade, and filet mignon Oscar style keeps things fancy.
Find it on Watson Road, with a patio, valet parking, and a free lot. Twisted Tree is open Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 10 PM.
Expect a wait, so a reservation is a good idea.
5. C C’s City Broiler, Columbia, MO
© C C’s City Broiler, Columbia, MO
Exposed brick, charcoal-grilled steaks, and warm sourdough bread set the tone at this Forum Boulevard favorite in Columbia. It is a dinner-only spot that opens at 5 PM daily.
Prime rib holds a steady place on the menu next to house signatures like Steak Sinatra and The Gary Steak. Steaks carry a charcoal flavor, and house compound butters add another layer.
The sides deserve attention. Mashed potatoes, a solid house salad, and unusual brussels sprouts all get regular praise, and fried lobster tail shows up for surf and turf nights.
Finish with the crème brûlée cheesecake if you can manage it. Dinner generally runs $50 to $100 per person, and there is usually a wait, so reserve ahead, especially on Friday and Saturday.
It is a natural pick for a Mizzou family weekend or a graduation dinner.
6. 801 Chophouse, Kansas City, MO
© 801 Chophouse, Kansas City, MO
White tablecloths and a clubby downtown dining room make 801 Chophouse a polished stop in Kansas City’s Power and Light area on East 14th Street.
The bone-in prime rib is incredibly tender and well peppered. Pair it with sourdough bread and lobster macaroni and cheese for a full classic spread.
The kitchen also turns out crab cakes, oysters, lamb chops, and a 16 ounce ribeye with bone marrow butter. Cheesecake is a smart way to close the night.
Here is a practical tip. Parking downtown can be tricky, so valet or a nearby paid garage is the easy route.
Plan on $100 or more per person, and book ahead. Hours run 4 to 10 PM Monday through Saturday and until 9 PM on Sunday.
7. Will’s Chophouse, Springfield, MO
© Will’s Chophouse, Springfield, MO
Step into Will’s and the decor nods to the 1920s, which suits a prime rib night just fine. It sits just down Glenstone Avenue from Jimm’s, so Springfield has a nice little steak corridor going.
Will’s is best known for premium Wagyu steaks. Even so, the prime rib holds its own and comes across as a good value for a high-end room.
It arrives with au jus and horseradish if you want them. Plenty of diners find it flavorful enough to skip the extras.
Live music adds to the evening. Will’s is open Tuesday through Saturday starting at 4 PM, and dinner often tops $100 per person, so this is a special occasion pick.
Reservations are recommended.
8. The Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook, Camdenton, MO
© The Trophy Room at Old Kinderhook, Camdenton, MO
Scenic views do a lot of the talking at The Trophy Room, the fine dining restaurant at the Old Kinderhook resort near Camdenton. Big windows and a nicely decorated room make dinner feel like an event.
Prime rib is a regular star, and pairing it with lobster gives you a true surf and turf night. Salmon and signature steaks are other popular orders.
An unexpected bonus is the thin-crust pizza, which is a good option if someone in your group wants something lighter. A full vegetarian menu is available too.
Prices land around $30 to $70 per person. The restaurant is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday from 4 to 9 PM, and stays open until 10 PM on Friday and Saturday.
Reserve ahead during lake season.
9. JB Hook’s, Lake Ozark, MO
© JB Hook’s, Lake Ozark, MO
Lake views and prime rib make a strong pair, and JB Hook’s sits right on the water along Bagnell Dam Boulevard.
The kitchen offers a few takes on the classic. Look for blackened prime rib and king prime rib, along with stuffed lobster tail and Steak Neptune for surf and turf fans.
Shrimp cocktail and French onion soup keep the starters traditional. Crème brûlée closes things out, and live music adds to the night.
JB Hook’s is open daily from 11 AM to 9 PM, so a lunch with a lake view is an option too. It is a popular choice for birthdays and anniversaries, and Friday and Saturday evenings fill up fast.
Reservations help.
10. Osage Restaurant, Ridgedale, MO
© Osage Restaurant, Ridgedale, MO
High above Table Rock Lake at Top of the Rock, Osage serves dinner in a lofty, lodge-style room with a fireplace and sweeping lake and mountain views. It is part of the Big Cedar Lodge dining lineup near Branson.
Sunday brunch is the big draw for prime rib lovers. The buffet spreads out with carved prime rib, fresh oysters, shrimp, bacon, eggs, a large charcuterie board, and white chocolate pound cake.
Dinner runs nightly from 4 to 9 PM. The menu includes filet mignon, crab cakes, lobster bisque, wedge salad, and an Osage dessert platter.
Brunch is served Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. Reservations are required, valet parking is available, and you should budget around $100 or more per person.
Holiday brunches, like Easter, are a favorite reason to make the trip.
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