#1	Tokyo Japanese Steak & Sushi Japanese 511 North Range Line Road, Joplin (417) 781-9888  We've only had lunch there but it is reasonable and very delicious and always more food than I can eat. I wish I knew the secret of their house dressing.

#2	Golden Dragon Restaurant Chinese 1020 South Range Line Road, Joplin (417) 624-9827  Although they remodeled and cut the selection on buffet their food has always been reasonably fresh and tasty.

#3

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American, Country, Casual/Family 4010 Richard Joseph Boulevard, Joplin (417) 782-9696  Cracker Barrel is a fun dining and shopping experience combined. I like the vegetable plate the best. It sometimes tends to be a little crowded during peak serving times but it's worth it.

#4	Red Lobster Inn Inc Seafood 3131 South Range Line Road, Joplin (417) 782-5726  Red Lobster is pretty pricey but I like their food particularly the cheese biscuits.

#5	Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar American, Sports Bar and Grill, Casual/Family 2825 East 32nd Street, Joplin (417) 659-8686  The food has always been excellent every time we've ever eaten there.

#6	Del Rio Grill & Cantina Mexican 1802 West 32nd Street, Joplin (417) 206-4400  They make the best cheese enchiladas I've found in the Joplin area.