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Richland, Missouri: Cave Restaurant [formerly Caveman BBQ] (Closed)

A restaurant in a hillside cave overlooking the Gasconade River.

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Caveman Bar-BQ & Steak House

The Caveman Bar-BQ & Steakhouse in Richland, MO, is actually inside a cave, on a bluff above the Gasconade River. The owners enlarged Dance Hall Cave, a hot spot during Prohibition, by removing 160 tons of rock. Guests are shuttled to the restaurant from the parking lot. A dehumidifier busily pumps out 9 lbs. of water per hour and the surroundings stay surprisingly cool with a constant temperature of 69F. Great ribs and steaks, too!

[Bill Grate, 08/26/2002]

We advise calling ahead.

Caveman Barbeque

Very interesting place. Dine in a cave.

[L. E., 07/22/2001]

Cave Restaurant [formerly Caveman BBQ]

Directions:
I-44 exit 150. Drive north on Hwy 7, turn right onto Rochester Rd, then right again onto CR W735/Riddle Rd. Follow the signs.
Hours:
May 2015: Reported closed.
Status:
Closed

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