A meal in this former Missouri barn promises an enchanting experience from start to finish. If you’ve got a dining bucket list, this charming Missouri restaurant deserves a spot at the very top. However, don’t expect a typical dining experience. Stone Soup Cottage, after all, is a far cry from typical.

A feast of the senses awaits at Stone Soup Cottage in Cottleville, an enchanting restaurant that’s tucked in a former barn.

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Oozing classic charm, the restaurant’s decor reflects its rich past. Run by Chef Carl McConnell and his wife, Nancy, Stone Soup Cottage offers a truly unique culinary experience.

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Unlike most restaurants, Stone Soup Cottage operates during limited hours, serving dinner just a few evenings a week.

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Each dinner service, which features a seven-course menu, caters to a maximum of 20 guests with tables available for between two and six diners. Reservations are required, and spots sell out quickly.

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You’ll pay a flat fee for the seven-course tasting dinner, which includes wine pairings.

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The tasting menu changes each month, and there are no substitutions. Past menus have included crispy short rib, Atlantic red snapper, and beignet with wild mushrooms.

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Sorbet and cheeses are usually highlights of two of the courses.

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While arrival times vary depending on your reservation, dinner starts at 7 p.m. Be prepared to spend up to 2.5 hours at the restaurant.

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View more information on the official website of Stone Soup Cottage. Or, stop by its Facebook page.

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Have you been to this upscale restaurant in a Missouri barn? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! For another one-of-a-kind culinary experience, visit The Vintage Restaurant in Hermann. It sits in former horse stables.

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Prior to the pandemic, the total number of guests each night topped out at 40. Today, you must make your reservation on the restaurant’s website.

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Address: Stone Soup Cottage, 5809 Hwy N, Cottleville, MO 63304, USA