Port Cape Girardeau

Welcome to The Port

Growing up in Southeast Missouri, authentic barbeque and fine cuisine was my passion. Every night at Port Cape, it is my pleasure to translate those passions into a memorable experience that is both relaxing and intimate. We offer consistently new and exciting flavors in an atmosphere of comfort, history and the area’s best entertainment. I invite you to experience our authentic cuisine, visit our ice cream parlor, kick up your heals in our lounge or inquire about our wonderful catering venues and menus. ~ Doc Cain, Proprietor

What's New at Port Cape Girardeau

Live Entertainment is Back!

Join us for a variety of musicians including the great Bruce Zimmerman and the Waterstreet Band plus many others beginning at 6 pm every Sunday.

Port Cape’s Banquet Facilities

We have been Cape’s leading caterer for more than twenty years now. Our dedication and experience can ensure you and your party the finest in food, beverage, and service.

The River City Yacht Club is a private room located on the second floor. It overlooks the Mississippi River and can hold up to 120 people. The room has its own bar, stage, and dance floor.

Our newest addition, the Wheel House, seats 80 people, has a great river view, and a full service bar. The Wheel House is great for dinner parties, rehearsal dinners, or meetings. This secluded area is great for any event!

The main restaurant has two semi-private areas with room for up 20 people. The Ice Cream Parlor is located in the main room and the Bar Cubby is in the bar area. These areas can be reserved.

Please click here to download our Catering and Banquet menu. It includes possible food choices and set up costs, although we are not limited to just these items. We can put together a menu to suit any occasion. Please call 573-334-0954 for further assistance.

We do Barbeque right!

Barbeque is the oldest method of cooking known to man. In general, the term barbeque refers to meat that is slowly cooked with the heat and smoke of smoldering wood or charcoal. The first people in this country to use this method of cooking were the American Indians.

Here at Port Cape Girardeau, we have built a wide-spread reputation for serving the finest in barbeque. A combination of hickory wood and charcoal is used to create a unique flavor.

We take our time in the cooking process. BBQ doesn’t just happen. The pork and beef used for the sandwiches and dinners will cook for up to 12 hours in the pit before it meets our criteria of the best barbeque. Meat cooked this way becomes so tender it will fall off the bone when gently pulled - thus the term “pulled” barbeque.

The ribs have to be smoked for an average of seven hours to achieve the right color and smoke penetration for our standards. We believe that barbeque has become an art form and we truly hope you enjoy ours.

Choose Style

Traditional

Our 25 year long traditional recipe!

Smoked

Our signature hickory smoked flavor.

ZINGERS

Southern style buttermilk breading

Choose Your Sauce or Seasonings

Available Sauces

Traditional Hot
Honey Mustard BBQ
Chipotle Honey BBQ
Parmesan Garlic
White BBQ
Fire
Sweet Sesame

Available Seasonings

BBQ Rub
Lemon Pepper
Korean Hot Pepper
Tangy Salt & Pepper

Soup and Salad

RIB AND BARLEY SOUP $4.50/6.00

SOUP OF THE DAY $4.50/6.00

HOUSE $6.10

Mixed greens, cucumber, mini heirloom tomato, garlic croutons and choice of house made dressing

GRANT’S $6.99

Artichoke hearts, asparagus, hearts of palm, greek olives, pimento and green onions in an Italian marinade, garlic croutons

CAESAR $6.89

Romaine, parmigiana reggiano, garlic croutons, mini heirloom tomatoes, house caesar dressing

ENTREE Salads

Add marinated grilled chicken breast $3.5, grilled shrimp $6, grilled salmon $8, pork tenderloin $4.5

DOC’S BARBEQUE SALAD $15.35

Chopped BBQ pork shoulder, cheddar, cucumber, mini heirloom tomatoes, garlic croutons and your choice of dressing.

CHEF’S $15.85

Smoked turkey, egg, cheddar, blue cheese, smoked bacon, cucumbers, mini heirloom tomatoes, avocado and your choice of dressing.

GRANT’S $14.05

Artichoke hearts, asparagus, hearts of palm, greek olives, pimento and green onions in an Italian marinade, garlic croutons.

HONEY MUSTARD PORK TENDERLOIN $15.35

Roasted peppers, avocado, blue cheese, spinach, garlic croutons, balsamic vinaigrette.

CAESAR $14.05

Romaine, Parmigiano Reggiano, garlic croutons, mini heirloom tomatoes, house caesar dressing.

Shrimp Louie $17.75

Smoked shrimp, avocado, mini heirloom tomatoes, cucumbers, garlic croutons hardboiled egg, louie sauce.

DRESSINGS:

ALL OF OUR DRESSINGS ARE MADE IN-HOUSE

GENUINE HICKORY PIT BARBEQUE

Our genuine hickory pit barbeque is prepared in small batches every day. All barbeque dinners include two sides. Rolls and strawberry honey butter upon request.

DOC’S BABY BACK RIBS
Half Rack $21.50 / Full Rack $39.95

A superior cut of loin back ribs with your choice of original sauce, barbeque honey mustard or dry rub.

ORIGINAL RIBS
Half Rack $20.75 / Full Rack $37.95

Our original ribs are a true St. Louis cut that we dry rub and hickory smoke for several hours.

PORK STEAK $20.85

Dry rubbed, smoked and finished on the grill with barbeque sauce.

BARBEQUE PLATTER

Barbeque Pork Shoulder - $20.15
Beef brisket - $22.65
Barbeque chicken - 1/4 $15.05 | Half $21.45

BARBEQUE COMBINATION $23.25

Choose two: Original ribs, barbeque pork shoulder, smoked sausage, barbeque chicken,catfish, brisket or baby back ribs.

PORK TENDERLOIN $20.40

Grilled and glazed with honey mustard barbeque sauce.

Dinners

All dinners include two sides. Rolls and strawberry honey butter upon request.

AMERICAN POND RAISED CATFISH $21.95

Hand breaded, jalapeno hush puppies, lemon, red onion and tartar sauce.

14 OZ. SMOKED RIBEYE $39.95

Hickory smoked, char-grilled, finished with au jus and steak butter.

6 OZ. FILET MIGNON $46.75

Char-grilled, finished with a smoked mushroom and red wine reduction sauce.

FRIED SHRIMP $23.95

Hand breaded jumbo red shrimp served with lemon and cocktail sauce.

MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST $19.00

Two 5oz. served with M.C.B. sauce.

GRILLED SALMON $24.25

Fresh, farm raised, finished with lemon-herb butter sauce.

GOURMET BURGERS

All Burgers are made fresh with E3 Ranch beef and are served with one side.

THE BOOTHEEL $14.85

Smoked bacon, fried egg, pimento cheese, crispy fried onions, lettuce, pickle, roasted garlic mayo, brioche bun.

THE GREAT RIVER$13.75

GenFully dressed with your choice of romaine lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and special sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Add cheese for $.50

BLACKENED BLUE $14.85

Spiced up, blue cheese, red wine onion jam, romaine lettuce, tomato and roasted garlic mayo on a toasted brioche bun.

The big mike$14.85

Three strips of bacon, two slices of American cheese, chopped lettuce, onion, and pickle, 1000 island on a toasted sesame bun.

Hickory Bacon $14.85

Three strips of bacon, aged cheddar, BBQ sauce and beer batter onion ring on a toasted brioche bun.

WATER STREET MELT $14.85

Smoked mushrooms,caramelized onion, swiss and American cheese, bistro sauce on marble rye.

SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

All Sandwiches served with one side | Add cheese to any sandwich for 50¢ extra.

MUFFULETTA $15.25

Salami, mortadella, smoked ham, smoked provolone, swiss, olive giardiniera, roasted garlic mayo on a bianco roll.

PORT CAPE’S FAMOUS B.B.Q. $13.50

Genuine hickory pit chopped pork shoulder on bun or texas toast.
Add slaw or pimento cheese $.50

GRILLED CHICKEN FLATBREAD $14.05

Marinated chicken breast, avocado, roasted peppers, monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, romaine lettuce on soft flatbread.

B.L.T.E.C. $13.50

Classic BLT with the addition of fried egg, swiss cheese and roasted garlic mayo on texas toast.

SMOKED TURKEY CLUB $14.75

House smoked turkey and ham, three strips of bacon, swiss and American cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic mayo on multigrain wheat toast.

PRIME RIB GRILL $17.75

Our house smoked ribeye on a sourdough roll served with pickle, red onion, au jus and horseradish on the side.
Add peppers and onions for $1.50 - any cheese $.50.

CUBANO $15.10

Smoked pork shoulder and ham, swiss cheese, pickle, honey mustard on a french baguette.

BRISKET & PIMENTO CHEESE $15.85

Sliced brisket and homemade pimento cheese on grilled texas toast.

PO’BOY $14.85

Fried shrimp and catfish, romaine lettuce, tomato, pickle and remoulade on a toasted sour dough roll.

Reuben $14.85

Corned beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut and 1000 island dressing on grilled marble rye.

DESSERTS

BREAD PUDDING with Amaretto Sauce $5

BLACKBERRY COBBLER $5

HOT FUDGE BROWNIE SUNDAE $7

16 FLAVORS OF HAND-DIPPED ICE CREAM!! Single $4 | Double $6

CARRY OUT
GENUINE HICKORY PIT BBQ

BABY BACK RIBS $29.50

ORIGINAL RIB $29.50

BARBEQUE CHICKEN half $12.50

BARBEQUE PORK SHOULDER $13/pound

BARBEQUE BRISKET $18/pound

SMOKED TURKEY BREAST $14/pound

SIDES

BELAIRES Pint $8 | Gallon $49.95

BROCCOLI SALAD Pint $7 | Gallon $48

MAC & CHEESE Pint $7 | Gallon $49.95

SWEET & SOUR SLAW Pint $7 | Gallon $48

BARBEQUE BAKED BEANS Pint $7 | Gallon $48

POTATO SALAD Pint $7 | Gallon $48

FRIED OKRA Pint $7 | Gallon $48

SAUCES

TO GO - 6oz $3.50 / Pint $7.50

OUR ORIGINAL SAUCE Sweet & Mild

RED TOP Vinegar based Spicy Southern Sauce

50/50 Half Original & Half Red Top

WHITE BBQ Mayonnaise base with Secret Spices

CHIPOTLE BBQ Smoky Sweet & Medium Heat

BBQ HONEY MUSTARD Our Original Sauce seasoned with Honey & Whole Grain Mustard

Sides

GRILLED ASPARAGUS

BELAIRES

BROCCOLI SALAD

BAKED BEANS

SWEET & SOUR SLAW

CREAMY SLAW

POTATO SALAD

BAKED POTATO

ONION RINGS

MAC & CHEESE

FRIED OKRA

PORT CHIPS

HAND CUT FRIES

WATER STREET MUSHROOMS

House Salad $2 upcharge

And now a word from our Customers...

I absolutely loved the BBQ ribs

The best part of our meal was our server, Savanah, who was so sweet and fun but highly professional. My sister and I absolutely loved the BBQ ribs. Tender and smoky. Really delicious. And the servings were so large we enjoyed them again the next day.

~ Mercedes G., Folsom, LA

The food here is always amazing, I swear.

I've had the salmon and asparagus, baked potatoes, catfish, baked beans, ice cream, lemon pepper wings, everything I've had has always been perfectly on point. It's always seasoned to perfection and anybody with taste buds is really going to love this place. We had great waitresses, Taylor and Sierra, and the place just had a positive vibe all the way around.

~ Charlita M., AL

This restaurant is a legend for good reasons!

Food is excellent, service is awesome, and the prices are very reasonable!!

~ Ray V., Manchester, MO

Great place!

Very historic building near the Mississippi River. Servers are very nice and the food's great!

~ C.P., Berkeley, CA

Port Cape is not only delicious, but in an awesome building and area!!

I LOVE the belaires, cheesy potatoes that are sooo good! They have a pork tenderloin that is delicious, too! I'm sure they have a lot more great items on the menu, however it's hard to break away from the tenderloin. Very cool building and neat ambiance.

~ Sadie C., Green City, MO

Have eaten at Port three times in two trips to Cape.

The BBQ is quite flavorful - better than anything I ate in Memphis. Also enjoyed the pork steak and the "all you can eat" fried catfish as the Friday special. My dining partner had some wonderful smoked chicken wings. All the dishes were reasonably priced.

~ Rick R., Royersford, PA

I have always been a fan of Port Cape...

And all of their delicious food. Their BBQ really is awesome...but they have more options than BBQ and we are never disappointed. They recently started serving breakfast and my husband and I decided to give it a try. It was DElicious! Made from scratch biscuits and sausage gravy...the best I've ever had. Even the coffee was better than most. We will be back...and often!

~ Mary Jane Caldwell

By far one my favorite places to eat in Cape Girardeau!

The potato skins are the BEST! They have the best fried catfish in town. The blue cheese burger is the best burger I have found around and I do not even like blue cheese. The steaks are also very good.

~Suzanne Gnemi Camp

We had our wedding reception here & planned the event from a distance.

Olivia was very flexible and accommodating to our needs; she was absolutely phenomenal in her treatment of us. On that evening our bartenders, Matt & Taylor, provided superior service to our guests. The food ... oh my... was simply divine! Our guests went back for seconds and were quite profuse with their compliments. Thank you to the kitchen and staff for making our special day absolutely magical!

~ Serina Ann

Carryout, Delivery & Curb Side Pick-Up are Available for our Entire Port Cape Menu. Give us a call for this week’s specials! 573 334-0954 - Now open on Mondays!