Gari's Diner - Slater

First time there I had the question burger and tater tots and it was really good and not greasy . They also had several desserts that looked good. I will be back to try something different .Kid-friendliness: There is a couple of kids grab machine games and some good kid friendly food

This is what could be viewed as an iconic rural Missouri dinner. Everyone was friendly, the food was amazing, and the prices were reasonable. I would call this a must try place, especially if you love tenderloins.

Decent local spot; could have been better, but maybe it was an off day. Great service, good portions, and reasonable prices. However, both of our burgers were grilled to a crisp and flavorless. Fries were cold and somewhat raw. Goulash was just ok, heavy on the onions. They’re renowned for tenderloins, so we’ll give that a try next time. Ambiance is rustic; they were nice to turn the heat up a bit when we started shivering on a cold rainy day.

We made the hour and fifteen minute drive to try the famous huge tenderloin sandwich. It did not disappoint. After trimming off the extra from around the bun, I have enough leftover for about four more sandwiches. Everything is huge, the burgers are half pound, the turkey club (chef) salad fills a plate, and the tenderloin is as big as a pizza. There were nine in our group, one server who did an excellent job, and a cook that was good and fast. I'm looking forward to going back to try the steak.

What can I say. They have the best Catfish and Cole Slaw Anywhere. Religious setting. I highly recommend this diner.