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Mother In Law House

500 S Main St, Saint Charles, MO 63301-3439
636-946-9444
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Ranked #30 of 136 restaurants in Saint Charles
Price range: $30 - $30
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Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Tompkins
Description: Fine Dining in a Casual atmosphere with friendly service. Enjoy your meal in our Victorian dining room or our river-view patio. The entrees at the Mother-in-Law House are prepared to order and made from the best ingredients. The owner, Donna Hafer, has been pleasing guest here since 1981.
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Chesterfield, Missouri
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

I had heard good things about this restaurant and made a reservation to take my friend there for her birthday on May 18, 2013. When we arrived, we were seated and given menus. Two other empty tables next to us filled with people about 5 minutes after we had been seated. The waitress never came over to our table, but... More

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Dyersburg, Tennessee
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

The steak tasted like fish, the baked potato was old, over-baked and cold! The salad bar had a few decent dishes as well as canned peaches. You are allowed 1 blueberry muffin, only, and that was the one flavorful thing on the table. The owner is a lovely woman who made the social side of the evening fun. The service... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013 via mobile

This was my first visit. The turkey melt was delicious. We did not have to wait long for our food. The owner came around to talk to people and help the servers. She was also aware of what was going on in the back. A great owner and wonderful experience overall. I will definitely go back when I am in... More

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Tucson, Arizona
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

After reading reviews we were looking forward to a nice dinner. The menu said to enjoy a cocktail from their full bar but when my wife ordered a vodka gimlet our server said she had no idea what that was and it was 15 minutes before she brought the wine list we asked for. Our dinner arrived without the vegetables.... More

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Newburgh, Indiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

We went hopping for a more intimate experience and was not disappointed. The actual mother-in-law would serve and interact with the patrons which was fun.

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Rumney, NH
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2013

We had a great time and felt like I was in my mother in laws house! Very welcoming and nice. I also recommend the Coconut Cream pie!

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 10, 2013

Miss Donna is a fantastic hostess in old-town St. Charles, and her coconut creme pie is the world's best. My wife and I go to the Mother-In-Law house occasionally for dinner, but frequently for the desserts, especially the coconut creme pie. And Sandy, one of the wait staff, is very attentive and friendly to her customers. This experience is authentic... More

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Atlanta, GA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2013

The decor is quaint, cozy and comfortable. Girlfriends and I in St. Louis for a high school reunion, had lunch here on our last day. We enjoyed the curried chicken salad and especially, the freshly-baked coconut cream pie and peach cobbler, for dessert. The service was pleasant and prompt, the surroundings pretty and feminine, and the food simply delicious. Highly... More

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Saint Charles, Missouri
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2013

Gorgeous little setting with the best hostess in town! You'll enjoy everything about Donna's place; something on the menu for everyone. Full bar and lovely wine list. Best coconut cream pie in town. Get the fried chicken! Miss Donna will spoil you rotten, so enjoy yourself!

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florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 31, 2012

We came for dinner for a special family gathering. The food was good, and the staff entertaining. You feel like you are actually eating at your Mother-n-laws! Desserts were great, so save room! Place is very small so be sure to make reservations.

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