Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe

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1 Bass Pro Dr
Springfield, MO 65807

Hemingway's Blue Water Cafe in Springfield, MO, offers a sportsman-inspired menu featuring delectable dishes such as Bacon Wrapped Duck Poppers and Bison Burgers, perfect for both lunch and dinner. Nestled amidst the rustic wildlife setting of Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the cafe creates a unique atmosphere celebrating the natural beauty of the Ozarks.

The restaurant pays tribute to literary legend Ernest Hemingway, who was an avid sportsman and pioneer of big game fishing, alongside the notable figure of Bonefish Willie. Guests can enjoy a memorable dining experience that combines great food with a rich history of saltwater fishing.

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Tia R.
9/23/2025

Came here after a business meeting in Springfield. I tried the grouper plate, Sam Adams IPA (non- alcoholic) and the peachberry cobbler. I don't recommend the grouper or the string beans that come...

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Ethan B.
8/2/2025

We came here for an early dinner after spending the afternoon at the aquarium (separate review for that - it was incredible!!). The reviews for Hemingway's were quite good and we'd were looking...

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Peggy W.
6/7/2025

It was an easy way to eat supper! Go to the bass pro shop and catch dinner while there. It was walk up and be seated! I ordered drink which was really good and we both got catfish and it was good...

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Cassandra S.
6/29/2024

We made reservations because we were told you could sit by an aquarium however when we got there, they did not have us sitting by the aquarium. We were actually at the furthest table away, and the...

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Richard S.
3/24/2024

This place looks neat on the inside, but the food is underwhelming to lousy. Not ever worth 1/2 the money it cost; let alone what they truly charge for their items. Chowder: a thin broth...

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