A Bloody Mary with a sampler skewer of all their meats...need I say more?…read more In all seriousness, we walked in to a packed restaurant. When the hostess said it would be a 20 minute wait I didn't really believe her with the number of people standing around the entrance, but they have their operations and logistics figured out. If you can't tell from the start of my review, we think the Basted Mary is an absolute must order. It is an experience like no other. Both the Mary itself and the meat skewer were flavorful and rich and complemented one another fantastically. The chili fries were not bad, but I would just recommend sticking with the BBQ. Our burnt ends plate was fantastic, and so was the slaw and the okra we got with it. By far one of the best restaurants in the Branson area and a must visit!

We got a pick up form here today. It was easy to order online and food was ready within 30 mins…read more 1. Half and half burnt ends. Pork was meh, but beef was superstar. Side salad was good, but ranch was delish! 2. Ribs- husband was not impressed at all with flavor, sweet potato waffle fries were underwhelming, okra- best part he enjoyed. 3. Mac and Cheese- popular amongst children. We will definitely be back next vacation

I had a FIERCE craving for some catfish, and a quick Yelp search turned up this place. Overall, we…read moreenjoyed our meal and thought the service was excellent. This casual, family-friendly BBQ joint was very close to our condo, and after seeing it had excellent reviews, we knew we had to stop in. Albeit a tiny bit pricey, it was well worth the cost. The catfish sandwich tasted fresh, and was fried perfectly. I would probably pass on the coleslaw next time, it just wasn't to my taste, and was lacking seasoning (IMO). The Danna burger that my boyfriend got was delicious, especially with the addition of their house BBQ sauce, which had a wonderful sweet/tangy flavor. We were also pleased to see they had a small bottled beer selection, which we happily imbibed.

You have to try the buttery rolls AND their baked beans. Just trust me. SO GLAD we ate here!…read more Also the staff was welcoming when we arrived and came by to ask if we needed refills or service 2-3 times, very attentive.

This was my favorite bbq place!…read more The burnt ends were wonderful! The ribs and brisket were great too. I loved all the sides. The banana pudding was good just wanted more. Salted caramel brownie was so good! Would totally order it again. The waitress was so kind. Helped suggest some of the top things people get. We loved all her suggestions. It was decorated very cute. Loved the big table down the middle. Could fit a big group. Must add to your list to try!

First time customer. I am on a carnivore diet so I was anxious to try this bbq place. I always…read moreorder brisket and queso and dip the brisket in the queso (try it!). I am please to say the brisket was excellent as well as the queso. The place was clean and the service was excellent! Well done! Will return!

TEXAN here & frequent visitor to TX Top 50 BBQ (TX Monthly updates every 4 yrs), which as you know…read moreis the king of the cuisine. I'm certain I've the experience to know what good BBQ is & isn't. And, boy howdy, this IS! Without a doubt, if Old 76 were in TX, they'd easily be on that coveted list of world renowned BBQ joints. That's truthfully rare to find outside the state. Situated exactly between Branson & West Branson, is this gem that's clean cut & the BBQ, sides too, is superbly executed. I'm not saying stuff to sound good. This is L E G I T, the real deal. They're pushing TRUE barbecue as it ought to be, not like some wannabe. I dare you to try any other place & find the same superb quality for ALL aspects. Get there before opening because the line gets long fast & the ordering takes time. There's limited seating that fills up quickly. I only wish it were larger in space & had the capacity for more help in front than 1 person. But for modestly using the limited space adjacent to a gas station, it's tastefully & professionally decorated & comfortable, just right for what it is, as opposed to the tacky, out-dated & sparse, or overdone interior that one tends to see elsewhere. Waiting for BBQ is honestly an experience & you must be prepared to wait your turn. That's how it is in TX for all the joints, folks ordering FCFS after waiting patiently in line for hours until sell-out. It's worth waiting on & building camaraderie with those about you. After all, you're about to celebrate gastronomically, I promise! Best sides: ALL of them but especially the corn casserole. You'd think it's vegetable bread pudding, it's so scrumptious!! Beans are no less than fantastic with bits of brisket - so warm & comforting. Potato salad is just a massive winner of full-mouthed goodness that's not typically mayo-ed down. Don't pass up the mighty fine coleslaw for topping your pulled-pork, pickles & bread for a highlight finish. Speaking of pickles, add more as a great acidic accompaniment. The sauce here is on the sweet side. It's really not needed AT ALL except to occasionally boost the flavor kick if taking leftovers for later. The meat's simple pepper & salt crust is all you need. & speaking of the Meats: Truly the star of the show as they should be. See the platter photo for yourself. Pick of choice or prime brisket. Prime for us. We could've appreciated a little bit thicker of a smoke ring but it was there despite the fast cook it probably endured. It needed to be a little less done on the fatty side but it was awfully tender anyway. Absolutely a winner brisket done right, so I can sweat the small stuff. All said, the perfect seasoning & bark set the tone & to me for brisket, that is most important. 99% perfect. Chicken: dark meat extra peppery & almost overdone but the white meat was super tender & nice to eat. It doesn't take away from the whole goodness of the platter though. Bologna: these ain't no lame Oscar Meyer store bought flappers. Talk about thickly cut, juicy heaven! Wow is all I can say - absolutely YUMMY. Pulled Pork: P I G G Y P E R F E C T. Don't even need sauce! Use the pillowy potato bread to die & go to taste bud heaven with rivers of salivation. This is so succulent, you might keep it all for yourself in a group setting. Ribs: BEST OF SHOW. These are guaranteed to be the best ribs in MO. Perfect pull & bite. 2 stacks of the thick bone-in pig walls left me amazed after just seeing the miraculous color & cook on the exterior of these spares. Their taste & texture solidified that Old 76 Smokehouse is the most bona fide BBQ joint I've ever been to in the Midwest. These ribs aren't somewhat good enough, they are majestic. My only wish is they'd had a beef rib aka meat candy option too. Desserts: both Bread Pudding & Key Lime Pie are highlights not to be missed. Stacked tall & the absolute righteous finish to seal the deal for such an experience. I just can't say enough good things about Old 76. Loved it so much, our 5-guy party bought shirts & a hat to wear in TX & TN. If this was local for us, "O76S" would be a frequent stop. We're BIG fans now. Last but not least, the gentleman working the show & taking orders was kinder than Jesus. He treated us right, & that's a fact. Talk about hospitality to the Nth degree. Ain't nobody going to be sad about that & we'll remember this kindness in anticipation of being right back ASAP! What we couldn't stuff ourselves above the gullet, we took home & all the girls promptly & heartily finished it off exclaiming how wonderful it was. They only missed out on the experience but not the tenderness & flavor!! Visitors & locals alike, DO NOT MISS this opportunity to dine like a king!! You will have died & gone to Texas, I mean heaven! One con & warning: if you don't have a truck with ample under-carriage space, avoid the furthest drive-way next to the fence. It is too steep & you WILL run aground, as we did. Enter & exit on the gas station side only.

It's rare that I'll even try Barb-B-Q outside of Kansas, Texas or Tennessee and I know there are…read moresome good spots, but I've been burned by more bad than good. The brisket was amazing, the fries and beans were also very good. I'll be heading back to try other menu options as soon as possible. 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up!!

The food is very good and tasty, as are the cocktails. The brisket and ribs were very tender…read more Really like the brisket spring rolls. Ambiance is nice and doesn't feel crowded. The waitress Alisha was very nice and attentive to serving us. On a side note, there was an incident in the parking lot with an elderly woman falling. The manager and staff rushed out to help until EMS could respond. Was good to see the situation was handled with care and importance, well done.

We came to dine here this evening because we were vacationing here. We lost our Famous Dave's…read morelocation in our hometown several years ago, which also prompted us to choose this place tonight. When we walked in, you could tell the environment was welcoming. Our server, Famous Michelle, was amazing! She was patient and overall a nice person. Our food tasted fresh, and you could tell it was made with the highest quality ingredients. We would recommend this establishment to anyone looking for quality food at a reasonable price with excellent portion sizes!

Awesomesauce !!! Family of Five…read more We had Burgers an Carne Asade Tacos ... Burgers were on point !!! Real American Juicy Beef !!! Asade was obviously in some Magical Marinade .. Staff was fast n friendly Live entertainment while we were there, Branson has the best.. Big Guy on the Violin was a Stone Cold Talent Mr Nash Detroit Lakes Mn.

You'll need to make your way to the far end of the building to find the grill. The menu has much to…read morechoose from and there are decisions to be made. We settled on a fried pork tenderloin and a single burger. The food was excellent, freshly prepared, and piping hot upon arrival. The staff was very helpful and attentive. You order at the counter and take your number to the table and the kitchen delivers it in a very reasonable time. The drinks are self-serve but members of the staff asked if I'd like a refill and did the running for me. They even brought me a "to-go" cup when we finished our meal. It was very comfortable and quiet during our visit but with a full dining room it has the potential to be a bit noisier. With a live band, it could be more than a bit louder. Tips: Head to the back and browse the vendor booths on the way. Expect to make some compromise decisions. You can't eat everything at one visit. On the way out buy something and support a local vendor. The building's purpose to give local vendors a place to sell. No vendors will cause the grill's rent to skyrocket.

I can't say I've had better ribs somewhere else . These are…read morethe best beef ribs I've ever had. Military friendly, and they really took care of my 2 children. They sell ice cream that's made somewhere else, but it was excellent. Don't hesitate, everything looks delicious and the owners/ workers are awesome.

We went with another family (4 adults, 4 kids) and had a great meal. The ribs in particular were a…read morefavorite. The staff was helpful (and checked in on us once we were seated and eating, which is not always true of BBQ joints), and the owner let us check out the pit and ask questions. The outdoor seating was also a nice little spot, with sinks for washing up afterwards (c'mon, it's barbecue!). Would absolutely recommend it and will return next time we are in town.

What a find!! We are in Branson for a few days between basketball tournaments so we decided we…read morewanted some BBQ. This is TX style and it did NOT disappoint!! The ribs might be one of the best I've had! Good bark around but juice and tender with just a little give! Also got some brisket and pulled pork along with the elote and mac and cheese! If you are ever here visiting YOU MUsT EAT HERE! The owners were sweet and inviting ! Think you for our meal!

I'm a local, and I could literally eat here every single day if I could!! I never like bbq sauce…read moreuntil I came here. Don't even get me started on the pulled pork. To die for! I can't find a single flaw in their food, or service! They're the kindest people every single time. You'd never know if they were having a tough day. The ambiance is through the roof amazing. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

This is one of our favorite places to go when we want to grab a quick bite…read more They have an amazing Patty Melt Burger, and they also have great grilled chicken sandwiches!

50s/60s themed interior. Tables and a mini counter with stools. Services are family and their…read morebanter with customers and each other was both welcoming and entertaining. Burger is thick and moist. Nice buttery bun. Fresh lettuce and tomato. Crispy fries. Can't go wrong with this place for a classic burger.

Crazy Craig's Treehouse absolutely delivers, but the real standout is the hospitality. It's getting…read moreharder to find places that truly care about the customer experience, and this is one of them. Huge shoutout to John, Hillary, and Pope--they're a big reason this place feels so welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care and it shows in every interaction. Everything is extremely well priced, the food is excellent, and the atmosphere is laid back, fun, and unique. Highly recommend.

Me and my buddy decided to visit Branson for a movie and we decided to stop in at a random place to…read moreeat. We decided on Crazy Craig's treehouse, one that looked like cozy simple affordable food. Upon walking into the establishment, we discovered that the parking lot is a tight entry with the infamous Branson hills. The exterior was appealing and cool to look at yet the interior was cramped and barely any room to sit. They did have a nice area to sit upstairs though the pool table upstairs didn't contain the ball rack and the table was incredibly dirty/unmaintained. Moving onto the service. We were told to sit anywhere and someone would come and check on us, it was several minutes before someone came to check what we wanted with little to no business going on. However they were nice so that was a nice plus. The pricing for this place is a little overpriced for the simple food menu they have. We paid 10 dollars for chips and queso and the serving size that was on the platter was barely enough to feed us both. Our main entrees were easily 15 dollars a plate and not to mention that it took quite a lot of time for everything to come out. The overall taste of the food/drinks were very disappointing. My Dr Pepper was extremely flat no matter a refill or not, the chips were stale, and the queso tasted like fake cheese (only cheese I can compare it to is lunchables). My chicken sandwich I ordered was incredibly subpar: especially since when I pay 15 dollars for a sandwich I want a patty and not two chicken tenders plastered on a bun. Especially the pepper jack cheese on my tender sandwich had absolutely no spice which made me believe it was fake cheese as well. Even the pepper from the shaker only had a hint of the taste of pepper. The worst experience in this first and last visit was the fact that the pepper sauce (hot sauce) was all expired. Our tables sauce had expired on July 2025! I checked other tables and only one of the tables had a September 2027 date the rest had May 2025. So I didn't use any condiments on my food which overall ruined my meal. The only truly good food product I had was the French fries so if you go here just order the fries from the appetizer section and seeing how they are a bar as well: drink while you're here because you will need it to get through main entrees. Overall: friendly slow service, bad food, bad soda, and tight space and parking lot. Not worth your time!