From the grill
The burgers people drive out for.
- Cheeseburger in Paradise
- Double burger
- Philly cheesesteak
- Chicken sandwich
4.7 · 1,635 Google reviews (Google Maps, Nov 2026)
Captain's CornerHome of the Cheeseburger in Paradise
A family owned general store and grill right next to Smithville Lake. Grab lunch, grab supplies, get back on the water.
18419 Collins Rd, Smithville, MO · Open every day
4.7Google rating
1,635Google reviews
7 daysa week
Hours
Hours from a public listing, Nov 2026. Lake season can change things, so call ahead if you are cutting it close.
Open every day of the week
Store & grill hours
| Monday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM to 8 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 8 PM |
Call or check today's special
(816) 532-0442Specials change often. The newest one is always posted first on their Facebook and Instagram.
Why locals go
1,635 reviews say it out loud
- 4.7 stars on GoogleFrom 1,635 Google reviews, one of the biggest counts of any spot around the lake.
- Featured on KSHB 41Picked for the station's One Tank Trips series, thanks to the Cheeseburger in Paradise.
- Right next to Smithville LakeClose to the water, so it is an easy stop on the way in or out.
- Family owned and runThe owner writes the specials herself, which is why the menu keeps changing.
Rating and review count from Captain's Corner's Google Maps listing (Nov 2026). Feature from KSHB 41 One Tank Trips.
Find us
Captain's Corner sits just west of Smithville Lake.
Out by the lake in Smithville
Captain's Corner18419 Collins Rd
Smithville, MO 64089
Smithville, MO 64089