Thursday Steak Night at Fyre Lake Winery in Cadet, MO
- Denelle Smugala
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
On driving into the compound, there are inviting chairs and fire pits facing a beautiful lake—makes you want to have a seat and relax. When the sun sets, the lake is on fire, just beckoning you to stay awhile and enjoy your full belly and perhaps a second cocktail as you let the cares of the world float away with the sunset.
Rich and Shawna Moore, co-owners of Fyre Lake.
Fyre Lake Winery is a family-and-friend-owned winery and event center on a 20-acre property in Cadet, Missouri (Washington County), easily reached via Route 47. Visitors enjoy wines, full-bar options (including signature drinks like caramel apple sangria), comfort food, and regular entertainment, especially on weekends. It also hosts weddings, parties, and community events in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and the restaurant has a Thursday steak night that draws people from all over the kingdom—I know why.
Rich and Shawna Moore, along with three lifelong-friend couples, have their hands full keeping this family-run business running smoothly with a focus on hospitality, community enjoyment, and ongoing improvements to the property. The place reeks of passion and great food.
Meat Pizza - A very full, hearty blend of meats covered in a special house-blend cheese, topped with a crunchy crust sent through the conveyor oven.
French Bread - Crisp with a lightly buttered outside sprinkled with parsley flakes. They mix their own butters - Cajun garlic and honey.
Thursday night is hand-cut steak night.
Thursday night is hand-cut steak night. You can get an 8 oz Sirloin, 10 oz Filet Mignon, or a 16 oz Ribeye served with two sides. My Filet Mignon was perfectly prepared. Charred on the outside and cooked to perfection per my request. Compliments to the cook! Served with Asparagus - lightly charred, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and grilled in butter.
Spinach Strawberry Salad - Very tasty with fresh strawberries & just the right amount of Fetta cheese, but even though I confess, it’s not very healthy of me, my favorite part was the homemade croutons that adorned it. Brown. Crunchy and flavorful.
They have an extensive bar—specialties are bourbons and martinis.
French Martini - red sugar rim with orange peel. Beautiful color.
Bruschetta topped with a chilled tomato medley, olive oil, and sprinkled with parmesan & basil. Nice, crisp, and refreshing.
Honey-Glazed Salmon - Blackened & crisp on the outside and warm & tender on the inside. Very tasty.
Sautéed Shrimp & Pasta - Heavenly plump & tender shrimp sautéed in butter and served on a bed of al dente pasta. It’s a light but filling & satisfying favorite.
Garlic & Cheese Bread with a hearty marinara.
Smash Burger served with "dirty" fries. A char-grilled premium patty made with short rib chuck and served on a soft bun, which is grilled. Great flavor.
Get Out There! Visit somewhere. Eat too much good food. Watch the sunset. Do something. Do anything. Get out there, that sunken sofa won't miss you—time's a-wasting!
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