Bones Restaurant and Lounge — Restaurant in Jefferson City

Great atmosphere, tucked into downtown Jefferson City a couple blocks from the State Capitol. The food was top notch. The steak was phenomenal, cooked perfectly medium rare. The seafood salad with raspberry vinaigrette was great. Even the kids chicken strips were good, my 3 year old ate it all without a fuss. And the raspberry cheesecake was exceptional. The bartender/waiter was seriously one of the best I've met, and I've been all over. The chef/cook was great and even stayed later to make my family lunch which I greatly appreciate. If you haven't been here check it out. I was driving back from the Ozarks and decided to wander the capitol and get lunch with my family. We had a great time...

The occasion was a 61st class reunion dinner. The buffet line included a delicious chicken cordon blue, and a huge pork chop too tough to chew or eat. And one server for 26 classmates and significant others. Because we were happy to see each other and conversations included word about friends no longer with us, no one really cared about the food or the scarcity of dessert pies. However, except for another reunion gathering, I would NOT return to eat at Bones. Especially since there are several good eating establishments within a block of this dark tavern...

The downstairs bar is like the T. V. show CHEERS, Carrie and Cindy the bartenders are awesome and there's a live piano show and the bouncer Chris is a heck of a great guy to hang with full of positive vibes and there's an upstairs bar and dance floor as well as a rooftop smoking patio to watch the stars and chat. Colton, Matt and Kevin the other bouncers are pretty nice welcoming guys as well and will do anything to make you feel safe and have fun. The drinks are delicious and priced well, I highly recommend Bones in the Alley for a...