Best Restaurants in Joplin
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Joplin
These eight locally owned Joplin restaurants cover brunch, Greek and Thai food, seafood, steak, pizza and pub fare. Addresses and descriptions are confirmed through restaurant websites, local coverage or reviewer listings; price levels are broad relative comparisons, not menu prices.
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The Bruncheonette
424 N Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
The Bruncheonette is a downtown restaurant focused on breakfast and brunch. It has a 4.6 rating from 172 Tripadvisor reviews.
Mythos Euro Greek Kuzina
1306 S Range Line Rd, Joplin, MO 64801
Mythos is a family-owned restaurant serving Greek, Italian and American food. Reviewers praise its food and service, and its gyro sandwich is among the dishes noted in review summaries.
Wilder’s Steakhouse
1216 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64801
Wilder’s is a classic-style steakhouse serving dinner in an upscale setting. Its reviews mention steak and pork chops, as well as the restaurant’s traditional decor.
Crabby’s Seafood Bar & Grill
815 W 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Crabby’s is a seafood bar and grill with a full-service dining room. Local coverage highlights its Chilean sea bass and crab legs, and reports it among Joplin’s highly regarded restaurants.
Latin Fusion
1520 S Main St, Joplin, MO 64804
Latin Fusion is a locally owned restaurant serving Mexican and Honduran food. Visit Joplin describes it as a locally owned restaurant, and its own site identifies it as a small, locally owned spot.
Kinnaree Thai Cuisine
1227 E 32nd St, Suite 1, Joplin, MO 64804
Kinnaree is a family-owned Thai restaurant that says it has served the Joplin area for more than 18 years. Its restaurant site describes its food as Thai cuisine.
Woody’s Wood-Fire Pizza Bar & Oven
1831 W 7th St, Joplin, MO 64801
Woody’s is a family-owned restaurant on historic Route 66 serving wood-fired pizza, wings and grinders. Visit Joplin describes it as a rustic pizzeria, and its website calls it a Joplin staple.
Blackstone Gastropub
1521 E Broadway St, Joplin, MO 64801
Blackstone Gastropub serves casual British-style pub fare. Local magazine 417 describes its menu as casual British fare, and Tripadvisor lists the restaurant in Joplin.