Soon after in 1977, Clarence Burgraff bought Wilder's
continuing to operate the full scale facility for several years before downsizing the restaurant. Under the name Wilder's Old Time Bar & Grill,
the Burgraffs had a good run in the business offering a wide variety of menu items for breakfast, lunch and dinner, seven days a week.
In October of 1996 the Burgraff family sold Wilders to us,
we had been operating The Kitchen Pass Restaurant and Bar since 1986,
which existed as a result of the downsizing of Wilders in the early 1980's.
Exactly 50 years after Vern Wilder had renovated the areas most popular restaurant,
we took on the challenge to restore Wilders to is original design.
We brought back the original atmosphere by refinishing the 40 ft mahogany bar and exposed the original 16 ft ornamental tin ceilings that had been hidden for so many years.
Currently, Wilders Steakhouse is open for dinner Monday thru Saturday
and features casual fine dining in the main room
with private facilities to the north and south.
Hand cut steaks, chops, ribs and fresh seafood highlight the menu
along with nightly dinner specials from our chef.
An extensive wine list as well as a full service bar
are available to compliment your dinner selections.
Wilders has withstood the test of time in the growing and everchanging city of Joplin,
we urge you to come in and see why people come to us
for unique and memorable dining.
As we celebrate our 25 years in the restaurant business in Joplin
we invite you to join us for a casual meal at
Kitchen Pass Restaurant and Bar, 1212 Main Street
or
a more refined dining experience at
Wilder's Steakhouse, 1216 Main Street
It has been a true joy to serve the people of this area
and travelers, just passing through.
Mike and Marsha Pawlus, Owners
HOURS
Monday - Thursday
5:00-9:30pm
Friday - Saturday
5:00-10:00pm
Sunday Closed
Please call for your reservation today
Wilder's Steakhouse is located in Joplin's Historic Downtown Area
1216 South Main Street
Joplin, Missouri 64801
Driving Directions from Interstate-44 West: from Springfield, MO Exit 8B - Exit to the right towards Hotel district, continue north on Rangeline 1.7 miles to
15th St., turn left (west) on 15th St. then 2.0 miles to Main St., turn right (north),
two blocks to 1216 S. Main. Wilders is on the west side of the street.
Driving Directions from Interstate-44 East: from Oklahoma Exit 6 - (43 North) Turns into Main St., go north 2.8 miles to 1216 N. Main St.