The Southerner
Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Great River Road
Why stop here: The Southerner is a $$$ southern pick in Cape Girardeau for Great River Road travelers. Order Pork chop and gouda mac.
Upscale downtown restaurant offering exceptional locally inspired Southern cuisine in a refined room near the Mississippi riverfront.
Pork chop and gouda mac
At The Southerner, Roamward highlights Pork chop and gouda mac because it gives travelers a clear first order instead of leaving the meal to guesswork. Use it as the anchor, then check the current menu before you go.
Updated July 2026. Restaurant hours, menus, and reservation policies change — confirm before you go.
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