Tater Patch | Our Story

Six Decades of Legendary in Rolla, Missouri

Six decades ago, Otho Moutray established the Tater Patch on Bridge School Road in 1966 — and Rolla has never been the same. The Patch is still right here, still legendary, and still just getting warmed up.

Six Decades Deep in Rolla

The A-frame on Bridge School Road opened its doors in 1965, and Otho Moutray established "Moutray's Tater Patch" there in 1966. Sixty years on, the Patch is still standing, still serving, and still packing the house.

The Food That Built the Legend

Hand-cut steaks, Southern Fried Fish, mouthwatering burgers, and the smothered baked potatoes that put this place on the map — plus a legendary breaded pork tenderloin sandwich that's absolutely worth the drive.

Southern Fried Fish, Real Hushpuppies

Golden Southern Fried Fish with hushpuppies and baked beans — the kind of honest Midwestern plate that makes you slow down and stay a while. Nothing phoned in, every portion proves it.

When the Sun Goes Down

Once the sun dips, the Patch transforms into the area's hottest night spot — regional bands on the Tater Patch Stage, karaoke, a full-service bar, and an outdoor deck buzzing all summer long.

A Legacy Carried Forward

Named Rolla's Business of the Month and shaped over the years by previous owners Rob and Kricket, the Tater Patch isn't just a restaurant. Under new ownership today, that same spirit lives on — because this place belongs to the community, and it always will.