I'd probably give my first born child to have every bar have this atmosphere, people are peoplin,…read moredrinks are drinkin, and food is foodin. No regrets and you won't either, unless you're that lame.

From the owner: Family friendly dinning with live entertainment. Great food with a Current River vibe. Located in…read moreDeer Run Subdivision and part of the Stay Current River resort family. Full service bar with pool table and juke box. Additional formal dining room for a more relaxed environment.

We have our bi-annual fishing trip and always reserve 4 nights at our favorite restaurant. The…read morefood, service, and ambience are all Spectacular. I've enjoyed the fantastic filet (best ever), shrimp and scallop fettuccine, walleye, burgers,...keep going? The salads, vegetables, sides, and desserts have also been outstanding. I would give Whispering Woods Grill my very highest recommendation for the finest dining experience. Ron Lemm Downers Grove, Illinois

The Whispering Woods signature burger wasn't like the time we ate there before. The meat was…read more dry and the blue cheese on it didn't taste like real blue cheese, it didn't even look like blue cheese. Very disappointed.

Very ample portions and reasonable prices. Breakfast specials and Senior and kids menu,s. Biscuit…read moreand gravy and ham steak are phenominal.

This place is a diamond in the rough. Good food, friendly service and great coffee. The prices are…read moreevev reasonable. What more can you ask for?

We stopped here by chance on a Saturday night. They didn't really look open. We saw the sign facing…read morethe street that said they had seafood, steak, beer and wine. (I don't remember exactly what it said). Also, lights for outside seating. We thought we would take a chance and we were pleasantly surprised. I ordered the special seafood pasta with salad. My husband had the special cheeseburger with fries. We also had the calamari appetizer. All was really good. The cinnamon butter with the rolls was very good also. I would recommend stopping here and give it a try.

The ladies at Black River Ice Cream Parlor are amazing! We came in right when they were closing and…read morethey still served us with a great dinner after being on the river all day. Definitely will be back!

From the owner: The Stray Cat Diner (Formerly The Black River Ice Cream Parlor & Cafe) Savory and Sweet! Delicious…read moreentrees, appetizers and side dishes prepared with great care and attention to detail. Ice Cream specialties, including sundaes, cones, and special desserts We also offer daily homemade specials.

It's been a long time since we've stayed at the Landing. Has been rebuilt a couple times and is a…read morevery nice setting. We had a King room that was roomy and comfortable with parking nearby. Great view of the Current River. Bed was comfortable and room location was pretty quiet, surprisingly. Only downsides were the A/C was noisy and the faux wood floors were being cleaned with some product that made them kinda sticky. We liked the Kuerig coffee maker in the room along with the nice size fridge. Check in experience was good too with friendly staff. We made reservations with a phone call and all went to expectation. Their restaurant onsite is The Blue Heron and it was good as well. Overall we had a good experience and will likely stay again.

Pros: modern, spacious rooms (incl. suites), mini-refrig, some with microwave, no bugs/spiders,…read morelink-up with float services, private river-front gravel bar, Jingles-the-Friendly-Siamese cat (loves kids), friendly staff, on-site good restaurant (evening only), comfortable mattresses, big balconies with Adirondack chairs, OK convenience store, AT&T reception very good, only partial river view from some rooms. For addicts, booze and pot close by. Cons: typical noisy blowy HVac wall units, no house phone in rooms, no luggage help, walk to Rose Cliff Lodge for ice, no cooking or fires allowed anywhere, max. 2-story walk ups depending on room (no elevators), pricey, noise from big rigs on Hwy 60 bridge (less noise in River Center), no house computer, no playground/River here a bit fast for younger kids to play in. The biggest problem with this otherwise quality property was (officially anyway) a "no cancellation/refund/credit" policy. They don't charge your card until you check in, so it is unclear how rigidly enforced this policy is (+ there's a $15 cancel fee per room/day). We got flooded out over July 2025 weekend (Park Service closes the river if it gets over 6 feet - follow this on NOAA website/river level Van Buren MO). We elected to stay regardless (kids are more flexible and inventive than adults!) The Landing is highly dependent on the weather and have a limited season, so they really can't insure your stay. Still, they should have an official credit option for a future stay credit. In Van Buren: "The" Mexican restaurant serves huge good portions. The steaks at the Landing's Blue Heron come out mooing - you may need to have them touched up. Best breakfast is at the Ranch House. No nightlife. In area: Big Spring is spectacular, floating is worth the price, but best in a canoe unless you like cold butt (there's an enormous cave upstream from Van Buren), little funky animal park is pricey but fun for kids. For floating, IMHO the best stretch of the Current is Aker's Ferry to Round Spring, and do it in drought after July 4 for clear water and to minimize deer flies and horse flies.

Excellent service. Food is consistently great. Coffee is…read moreamazing and so reasonable. Entire staff is well trained. Best place in area. Owner Decorates. Great pies

Carol's Lakeview Restaurant is exactly what your stomach is dreaming of when you're vacationing in…read moreCherokee Village--or when you live here and want an excuse not to cook. Whether you're craving breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just need a slice of pie to feel alive again, this is the spot. The service? Warm, kind, and sharper than your mother-in-law's side-eye. The restaurant itself is cute as a button--think old-timey charm with a splash of hand-painted murals on the windows for that perfect "I'm on vacation" vibe. We'll 100% be back every single time we're in town visiting the in-laws. Yum doesn't even begin to cover it!

Yum!! I'm from California and it has been 4 years since I tasted such a treat, Indian food is…read moredelicious here. Chicken Tikki Masala with Masala Tea and garlic Naan. I will be back with friends. Server was friendly and helpful. The ambiance was quiet and soothing for me this time.

Food is great... I add hot sauce lol... beverages are good. The place is clean. We eat here twice…read morea month. You should def check it out I haven't been disappointed with anything on the menu.