Katy O'Ferrell's Publick House 300 Broadway Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

"This is a great lift-off spot for going out on the town. Service is on point. Super relaxed, nothing fancy but still a nice place. Staff was super nice and genuinely enjoyed themselves as they worked. I wasn't impressed with the food I got. Mostly just being a little bland. The steak potatoes were soggy, and while quick, my food was a bit cold, which was weird. I still ate everything, though, after some S&P. The staff and the atmosphere made up for it. I wish I knew who they were because, again, they were super cool to me as a newcomer who misread the bathroom signs."

"Unique and amazing food. The atmosphere is suitable for all walks of life. The price is a little higher than average, but the quality is higher than the prices. I would recommend this place to anyone and will definitely be a return customer."

"We ate here for Father's Day and my father-in-law's birthday and it was amazing. Our server Chloe kept drinks filled and got food to the table quickly. Drinks: I had a Dublin Mule and an Irish Wake. The Dublin Mule is (as you would expect) lime, ginger beer and whiskey. Delicious. The Irish Wake was considerably stronger and is made from rum and OJ (with a three drink max). Also Delicious. They also have various craft beers on tap including a house brew. Food: I had the Pick Two (1/2 Sandwich and Soup). The half Reuben was really good. Not the best ice ever had, but a well made with the perfect blend of sauerkraut and corned beef. The Potato Soup was a different story (in a good way). A pot sealed with a layer of melty cheese concealed a thick semi liquid treasure filled with chunks of potato and bacon. I've rarely had a potato soup so close to what I make myself in terms of consistency and flavor. My wife had to try a bite after me praising it so much and she loved it as well. My daughter had the kids grilled cheese with house made chips. She loved it. My wife had a cheeseburger. She said it was good. It came with "planks" which are somewhat like battered French fries. They had an excellent flavor. My father-in-law had the shepherd's pie. It looked delicious. In the same way my potato soup was sealed with cheese, his shepherd's pie was sealed with mashed potatoes. We also tried two appetizers. The Guiness White Cheese Dip was devilishly creamy and went with the baguette it was served with as well as the Bavarian Pretzels we ordered as our second appetizer. All said and done (including a 20% tip) this meal cost us around $30 per person for 5 meals, 2 appetizers, 4 drinks and a lovely dining experience."

"We decided to try our luck at this great Irish eatery. The entire locale is very nostalgic which is located in the heart of Cape around the old original buildings and homes. The inside of the place was like going back in time and visiting an authentic 1800's Irish pub. The entrance has an old tunnel feel and when you enter the bar/pub is immediately what you find yourself in. They have a number of Red Ale's which I personally loved and a fine selection of whiskeys. The place has a quite a few weekly price specials and the food was fantastic. We went with the stuffed mushrooms which had corned beef, kraut, and cream cheese. Next we went with the corned beef sandwich. It was fantastic. My favorite Ale was Katy's Red Ale. Had the perfect taste for me as far as an ale goes, but if you like Red without the little Ale kick; I'd recommend the Harp Irish Lager. It was smooth. Overall dining experience was excellent. The atmosphere is light, engaging and relaxing all at the same time. I love the brick archways and the feel of a pub/tavern. The food was modestly priced considering this day and age. It is truly Irish in nature. The drinks are many and if I lived in Cape, no doubt I'd be making a weekly visit. I gave a five-star rating based on price, experience, and selection."