Eat Like a Local: Sullivan-Area Dining
A practical guide to breakfast, barbecue, burgers, dinner, drinks and worthwhile short drives around Shamrock Court. These are independent local businesses, so check current hours before heading out—especially Bourbon Cafe and MK BBQ.
BREAKFAST & LUNCH
Bourbon Café and Coffee Saloon — Bourbon
A standout for scratch-made breakfast and lunch, baked goods, coffee and excellent desserts. The menu changes and hours are limited, so check before driving.
Country Skillet Cafe — Bourbon
Home-style breakfast, country-café plates and excellent desserts. A dependable daytime choice with some evening service on select days.
LUNCH, DINNER & LOCAL FAVORITES
Sully's at Sullivan Golf Course — Sullivan
Open to the public—not just golfers. Sully's offers breakfast items, burgers, sandwiches, starters and casual dinner choices, along with some of the best dining-room views in the area.
MK BBQ — Sullivan
Small, passionately operated local barbecue serving smoked meats and hearty plates. Its schedule can be limited, so check current hours before going.
Rich's Famous Burgers — Sullivan
Fresh burgers, catfish and casual American favorites. A dependable choice for a familiar, filling lunch or dinner close to the motel.
El Nopal — Sullivan
A reliable choice for Mexican food and one of Rich's regular local stops, with a familiar menu, generous portions and an easygoing atmosphere.
Boomer's — Sullivan
Inexpensive bar food, cold drinks and genuine local color. Go for a casual meal, people-watching and a look at everyday Sullivan beyond the interstate exits.
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Muddy Banks Brewing Company — Sullivan
A veteran-owned brewery and restaurant with smash burgers, smoked meats, house-made sausages, hand-cut fries and locally brewed beer. Good for lunch, dinner or drinks.
WORTH THE SHORT DRIVE
Sybill's — St. James
A Roamin Rich 5-Star Favorite and the strongest destination-dining recommendation on this list. Polished food, attractive surroundings and a porch that makes the drive worthwhile. Reservations are encouraged.
Uncle Ernie's — Bourbon
A laid-back Route 66 stop for burgers, sandwiches and casual specials in nearby Bourbon. A good lunch or dinner choice when you want a hearty meal and an unpretentious local atmosphere.
Peaceful Bend Winery — Steelville
A relaxed countryside outing for Missouri wine, craft drinks and food. Best treated as an excursion rather than a quick meal from the motel.
BEFORE YOU GO
Independent restaurant hours change, particularly in smaller Route 66 towns. Check the linked website, Facebook page or Google listing before driving.
Roamin Rich’s Local Dining Picks
Coffee Saloon — Bourbon
A Roamin Rich favorite for scratch-made food, baked goods and coffee in a comfortable, eclectic setting. Hours are limited, so check before making the short Route 66 drive.
Country Skillet Cafe — Bourbon
A dependable country-cafe choice with breakfast, comfort-food plates and a broad selection through much of the day. Save room for one of their excellent desserts.
MK BBQ — Sullivan
Small, passionately operated local barbecue serving smoked meats and hearty plates. Its schedule can be limited, so check current hours before heading over.
Rich’s Famous Burgers — Sullivan
A straightforward local stop for stacked burgers, catfish and casual American food. A useful choice when you want a familiar, filling meal close to the motel.
Sully’s — Sullivan
A relaxed clubhouse restaurant serving breakfast and casual meals, with some of the best dining-room views in the area. You do not need to be playing golf to enjoy it.
Sybill’s — St. James
A Roamin Rich 5-Star Favorite and the strongest destination-dining recommendation on this list. Polished food, attractive surroundings and a porch that makes the short drive worthwhile. Reservations are encouraged.
Uncle Ernie’s — Bourbon
A laid-back Route 66 stop for burgers, sandwiches and casual specials in nearby Bourbon. A good choice when you want a hearty meal and an unpretentious local atmosphere.