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    Billy Gail's

    4.4 (1.3k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    What you see is what you get.
    Bob A.

    Love this place !! It tastes as good as it looks. The coffee is excellent too. They have a couple of locations. We always go to the original on 265. Enjoy

    Biggest pancake I've ever seen
    Julia H.

    The waitress was awesome! The food was kind of hit and miss. My cousin ordered the chicken and pancake. The biggest pancake I've ever seen! My other cousin had the country breakfast and an order of grits. He said the best grits he's had. My Gail's Famous Omelette was good. I asked them for soft cooked but didn't quite get it. Hubby ordered the 1 Lb Ham breakfast which came with 2 eggs and hash browns and toast. He said the country ham was really good but everything else came out cold. Cute eclectic place. Get there early! It gets packed!

    Ultimate combo
    Phil P.

    This a total country breakfast experience. Decor is rustic country, lots of license plates and signs on walls. Lots of booths and tables. Servers add to the atmosphere. Massive pancakes, well made, can taste the vanilla. Generous portions for everything. Left satisfied and with leftovers.

    Courtney S.

    [July 2025] This place is a huge tourist attraction. Parking is very difficult. We ended up having to park across the street at a neighboring business' lot that wasn't open yet. I had Gail's Famous Omelet - Ham, mushrooms, cheddar jack cheese, onions and green and red peppers. The omelet was perfect in thickness and the toppings were balanced. They omelet paired well with their garlic hot sauce. I had hash browns and wheatberry toast for my sides. My brother ordered their infamous 14" pancakes. Their bacon is crispy and thick. Their coffee was good too! My mom had a BLT with fries. Everyone enjoyed their meals and we definitely will be back when we are in Branson again.

    French toast, crispy bacon, well done but raw hash browns, bacon.
    April S.

    This was the very worst meal we had while on our trip. The waiter Joshua was slow to greet us and once he took our order we never heard from hom again. If you want a big pancake by all means go. The French toast was mediocre and the chicken fried steak was burnt and inedible. The decorations were cute with a 70's theme. This was a big bummer for us.

    Jillian H.

    Food was terrific as usual. It is always a stop when we visit Branson. Our server was Josh and he was an amazing server! Very family friendly establishment!

    Deluxe Hash with Tri-tip
    Florence V.

    After driving overnight from Denver for our vacation, we were starving. Luckily, Billy Gail's was open and seated us right away. Our server was so amazing! I regretfully forget her name, but I want to say it was Regina (sorry, if I'm completely off on the name). We were greeted immediately upon being seated where our server told us she would be right with us after attending to another table. Once she came back, she introduced herself and told us about the specials then asked if we would like coffee. Yes, we both definitely want coffee. She went to get coffee and allowed us to look at their extensive menu. We ordered the billion dollar bacon as our appetizer. I ordered their deluxe hash with tri-tip and the hubs ordered their chorizo burrito. The billion dollar bacon was so heavenly and I used the syrup to sweeten my coffee, which was so perfect! I can put down a lot of food, but that hash came out and it was HUGE! I ate it for about 45 min before tapping out and it looked like I took only 2 bites. That hash lasted me 3 more meals! It was so delicious and I wanted to eat more, but clearly ran out of stomach real estate. The hubs' burrito was delicious too and he only ate half of it. Had it been my meal, I would have eaten the entire thing but still would have been waddling out. The MOD came by to see how our meal was and of course, we told him it was amazing! If you love country food, you definitely need to come to Billy Gail's! The prices are amazingly low for the amount and quality of food you get. Get there early though, especially on a Sunday.

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    Missy V.

    This pancake was so delicious! We loved Billy Gail's so much the first time we couldn't wait to go back. This is a fun quirky restaurant! Our server was quick and friendly.

    The billion dollar bacon! Yum!

    Lived up to the hype! The 40-minute wait was really 15. Food came out fast and fresh. From pancakes to burgers to fries, it was all very tasty. You will not leave hungry! Don't forget the billion dollar bacon!

    Big boy still around

    The food here is amazing, and the girls say this is the best place for coffee if you want more than hot water like other restaurants serve around here. Great service and cool place give it a try.

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    Kathryn S.

    You will not leave hungry, the food is great and plenty. Delicious pancakes, biscuits, hash browns! Very good service, long wait but worth it. The interior is fun and memorable.

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    Really yummy chicken fried chicken! Good helping size! Very nice wait staff. Branson is a beautiful place to visit with lots to do!

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    The grease was very rancid, food was cold and commercial and, the ambience is loud and crowded.

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    Great place. Didn't disappoint. Got the breaded pork tenderloin for breakfast. I give it a 10.

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    Ask the Community - Billy Gail's

    Is their bacon spicy?

    No, it has a maple glaze on it, so it's slightly sweet.

    Does this place have gluten free options? If yes, what are some of them?

    Doubtful.

    Is this still cash only or do they take cards now?

    They take cards. Their card machine was down part of the day Monday but I'm sure they've resolved it by now.

    Do they take reservations?

    No they do not. You arrive and put your name on a list. Seems to go pretty quickly.

    Are there vegan options?

    My wife has celiac disease, and they had stuff for her, but not sure about vegan options.

    I thought I read someplace that you close for part of the winter. Do you still and if so what is your close?

    Hi Amy, our last day open is December 21st and we reopen on March 1st. Happy Holidays!

    Are they open on Mondays or Tuesdays in November?

    Yes 7-2 7 days a week. This Monday not sure since it is Veterans Day but you could call Sunday and ask them

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    Billy Gail’s - Branson

    4.2
    (244 reviews)
    3.9 mi
    $$

    Come hungry, leave in a wheelbarrow. These portions are enormous so you're definitely getting your…read moremoney's worth! When you walk in, there's a small waiting area with some trinkets and shirts. The dining room has large tables in the middle and some booths along the windows. Despite it being busy, the noise level was very reasonable. Jocelyn was our server and she was awesome. Very attentive and helpful despite having several tables. The food was delicious, but so filling. I'm not usually a corn bread person, but this was incredible and with the honey butter spread .. wow. Also- the cheesecake was the best I've had, hands down. Even better than the establishment known for cheesecake Edit: We came back for breakfast the next morning and weren't disappointed with breakfast, either. The pancake is still shockingly large despite knowing it's a 14" cake. It's hands down the best pancake I've had. Usually they're just bread to me, but this one was delicious even without butter or syrup. Make sure to order their special bacon if you want to try it- the menu says bacon, but it's just traditional bacon unless otherwise specified.

    We loved this place! It was so delicious!!! Everything was HUGE (they are known for bigger portions…read moresizes)! The service was amazing & they also gave us a free birthday confetti pancake! Yummy! It was a HUGE establishment, but wait times can vary from 30 up to 2 hours on waiting when busy! (Very much a tourist attraction)!

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    Dinning room
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    The Keeter Center

    4.6
    (669 reviews)
    6.4 mi
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    My mother and I came for lunch. We were celebrating her 90th birthday. We were seated and Rainbow…read morewas our waitress. Rainbow absolutely is the sweetest person we talked with all weekend. My mom has raved about her since we left lunch. Rainbow is a wonderful person and waitress. Thank you Rainbow for making my mom's birthday special

    I actually heard about this place scrolling on tik tok looking for things to do in Branson and I'm…read moreso glad I found it! The staff are students working to pay for their college tuition so the service was great! The food was good (most ingredients on site also made by students) portions were huge, the price was decent, place was clean and much better then any touristy type restaurant near or on the strip, so much so we came here for dinner 2 nights in a row. The students are so interactive if you ask them questions and they also have the place they are from on their name tags which can be conversation starters. It does take them a little time to get through service so make sure you have a little time to wait. They serve 2 types of bread with bread service and 3 different butters alongside those. The apple butter was delicious. The first night I had the meatloaf which was very good. The second night I had their special for the night which was a stuffed chicken with spinach and cheese, vinegar potatoes and some mixed veggie side that was delicious. There is also a store area where you can buy student made items to take home with you. I wish we had a program like this near us because we would support it frequently. Definitely make reservations and give this place a try.

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    The Keeter Center
    Smoked Salmon Crostini
    Smoked Salmon Crostini
    The 2026 Spring Menu Special: The Hummingbird Cake

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    Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

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    4.1
    (134 reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Great atmosphere. Very pleasant and not overly noisy. I could visit with my wife without either of…read moreus yelling. Food was delicious! Deb had the salmon and I had the fried fish and shrimp. That batter was amazing! Everything was cooked just right. However, the potato could have used more stuff on it. Don't scrimp on the butter, cheese, and sour cream. The server was the best! Angelica was so attentive, so helpful with choices, and such a wonderful young lady. Ask for her when you go. The thing that kept this review from being a five star was the hostess. She took our name and phone number, but didn't put our name on the list. After waiting outside in the heat for too long, we went in and asked how much longer and the manager couldn't find us. Not cool.

    We have become sick and tired of going to a "nice" restaurant and dropping over a hundred bucks for…read moremediocre food. We are in Branson and after a show we wanted something to eat after a show. We chose Cheddars. It was very good. My fried chicken, gravy, and mashed potatoes was excellent. My wife had the vegetable plate and really enjoyed it. They bring a sweet cinnamon tart to the table right off. They were delicious. Again, the food was great, but even better...our server. Angelica was a treat with a beautiful smile. She was very attentive and pleasant. She is a student here from Romania. I wanted to give a big shout out to Angelica. We enjoyed our meal and walked out of there for 30 bucks.

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    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa
    Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa
    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.
    Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.
    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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    Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

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