Blackwater Restaurant & Lounge

The Place To Be

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For a memorable meal in a beautiful, spacious setting, look no further than Blackwater Restaurant, a family-owned casual eatery located right here in Chillicothe, Missouri. They have quickly become a local favorite, known for serving up a diverse menu of high-quality steaks, hearty comfort foods, and fresh seafood in an atmosphere that’s perfect for a date night, family dinner, or watching the game with friends.

From flame-grilled steaks to handcrafted sandwiches, the menu has something for everyone. Whether you’re stopping by for a work lunch or a special occasion, Blackwater delivers a fantastic dining experience.

  • Signature American Dining: Featuring in-house cut USDA Prime steaks (like the Rib-Eye and KC Strip), house-smoked baby back ribs, and delicious seafood platters.
  • Local Favorites & Comfort Food: Serving up classics like the hand-breaded pork tenderloin (a Tuesday special!), catfish dinners, chicken & waffles, and creamy pulled pork mac and cheese.
  • Full-Service Bar & Specials: Enjoy daily happy hours from 3-6 PM on weekdays, plus a great selection of drafts, desserts, and signature drinks like their fantastic Bloody Mary.
  • Catering & Private Events: Let their team handle the food for your next gathering, or book their spacious venue, which includes a beautiful patio, fire pit, and concert space.

Guests consistently rave about the “phenomenal” KC strip, “delicious” pork tenderloin, and the attentive, friendly service. Locals love the beautiful atmosphere, fair prices, and generous portions that guarantee you’ll be back to try more.

As a family-owned spot, Blackwater Restaurant is proud to serve the Chillicothe community, offering a high-quality, welcoming place for friends and neighbors to gather for great food and good times.

  • Menu

Starters

Crab Cakes

$13

3 crab cakes. Served with a house made remoulade.

Boston 5

$11

Hand rolled shrimp (5) in Vermicelli rice lattice wrap and flash fried. Served with a sweet chilli sauce.

Portabella Mushrooms

$10

Served with house ranch.

Pickled Chips

$10

Served with house ranch.

Loaded Waffle Fries

$10

Lattice cut fries topped with White Queso, bacon pieces and scallions.

Onion Rings

$10

Our popular hand-battered and deep-fried Onion Rings.

Comfort Foods

Open Faced Tenderloin

$18

Grilled or hand-breaded & deep fried pork tenderloin on Texas Toast. Smothered in mashed potatoes & white country style gravy.

Beef and Noodles

$18

Slow braised beef and Au jus gravy over short pasta noodles & mashed potatoes.

Chicken Fried Chicken

$17

Hand breaded & deep fried chicken breast smothered in mashed potatoes & country style gravy.

Porterhouse Chop

$24

In house center cut 12 oz. bone-in pork chop, marinated & flame – grilled & served with mashed potatoes & brown gravy.

Loaded Mac and Cheese

$16

Creamy white cheddar mac piled high with pulled pork.

Chicken & Seafood

Chicken & Waffles

$16

Crispy chicken & waffle sliders, drizzled with maple syrup. Served with choice of side.

Chicken Breast

$16

A simple 6 oz. grilled or hand-breaded & deep fried chicken breast. Served with choice of two sides.

Chicken Strips

$16

5 grilled or hand breaded & deep fried chicken strips served with choice of two sides.

Catfish Dinner

$16

Hand-battered fried fish fillet. Served with coleslaw and 3 hush puppies.

Salmon

$24

8 oz. center cut salmon fillet, topped with a sweet glaze. Served with steamed broccoli & wild rice. Small up charge for substitution.

Seafood Platter

$42

Seasoned scallops, coconut shrimp, crab cake, a 8oz Lobster tail and hushpuppies. Served with choice of a house side.

Steaks

Rib-Eye

$40

14 oz. hand-cut Rib-Eye, seasoned and open flame-grilled.

Kansas City Strip

$36

12 oz. Kansas City Strip seasoned and open flame-grilled.

Prime Rib

$40

Our flavorful in-house cut by order, 15 oz. Prime Rib. Cooked in and served with Au-jus. Only available medium rare- well done.

Filet Mignon

$41

A tender, 8 oz. USDA certified, top of the line delicate beef cut and open flame-grilled.

Top Sirloin

$32

10 oz. naturally lean, thick cut steak with bold flavor.

Flat Iron

$30

10 oz. Flat Iron steak seasoned and open flame-grilled.

Salads

House Salad

$10

Chef Salad

$15

Strawberry Pecan Chicken Salad

$18

Salmon Salad

$24

Little Bites

(3) Chicken Tenders

$8

JR. Burger

$7

Mac & Cheese

$8

Grilled Cheese

$8

Blackwater Signature Wings

Blackwater Signature Wings

$20

Rubs: Maple Bourbon | BBQ Toss | Cajun | Lemon Pepper | Scorpion Chili • Sauces: Butter Garlic | Teriyaki | Sweet Chili | BBQ | Buffalo | Whole Kitchen | Sriracha

House Smoked Baby Back Ribs

House Smoked Baby Back Ribs

$20

Our signature in-house smoked baby back ribs, served with choice of two sides.

Sandwiches & More

Chicken Breast

$15

6 oz. grilled or fried chicken breast, with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions.

Pulled Pork

$15

In-house smoked pulled pork with BBQ sauce and coleslaw.

BBQ Rib Hoagie

$17

Fire braised short rib with a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce on a hoagie.

Philly Steak Hoagie

$16

Shaved sirloin with melted Swiss, sauteed green bell peppers, mushrooms & onions.

Pork Tenderloin

$15

Grilled or hand-breaded and deep fried 8 oz. pork tenderloin, with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle.

Cuban

$14

Thinly sliced ham, pickles, mayo and a sweet onion sauce on a hoagie. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onions on the side.

BLT Extreme

$15

Double decker of crispy bacon, lettuce and tomato on texas toast.

Catfish Fillet

$16

Our large hand breaded and deep fried fish fillet on a hoagie.

Turkey Club

$15

Smoked in house and sliced turkey breast, double layered with Blackwater candied bacon, lettuce, tomato and American cheese, served on Texas toast.

Smoke Stack

$15

Thinly sliced and in-house smoked pork loin with crispy bacon, onion ring, pepper jack cheese and BBQ sauce.

Buffalo Chicken Wrap

$14

Grilled or hand breaded chicken tenders, topped with coleslaw, shredded cheddar, and pickles.

Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap

$14

Grilled or hand breaded and deep fried chicken tenders, layered with bacon, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheddar cheese and ranch.

Reuben

$15

Shredded corned beef, swiss cheese, sauekraut and Russian sauce on toasted marble rye.

French Dip

$18

Our signature in-house sliced prime rib on a hoagie. Served with Au Jus.

All of Our Steaks Can Surf

2 Shrimp Skewers

$10

2 Crab Cakes

$9

Lobster Tail

$22

Sides

Baked Potato

Broccoli Salad

Coleslaw

French Fries

Fruit Bowl

Green Beans

Mac n Cheese

Mashed Potato

Onion Rings

Side Salad

Steamed Broccoli

Sweet Potato Fries

Tater Tots

Waffle Fries

Wild Rice

Desserts

Five Layered Carrot Cake

$9

Five Layered Carrot Cake

$9

4-Layer Chocolate Cake

$9

Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake

$6

Cheesecake Caramel Pecan

$5

Blackberry Cobbler

$6

Vanilla Ice Cream

$4

Burger Station

Original Hamburger

$13

Half pound, open flame-grilled patty of USDA Beef. Served on a toasted bun, with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on the side.

Toppings

$0.75

Build With: Onion Ring, Cheese, Crispy Bacon, Blackwater Candied Bacon, Egg, Hash-browns, Sauteed onion, Sauteed mushroom or Sauteed peppers

Closed

11:00 am - 10:00 pm

  • Monday

    11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Thursday

    11:00 am - 9:00 pm
  • Friday

    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Saturday

    11:00 am - 10:00 pm
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    November 8, 2025 4:53 am

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