Boat House

This spot is a GEM in Missouri. I was working in Bolivar for a month and this was highly…read morerecommended to me. The smoked chicken was tender and juicy, fries were awesome and the banana pudding was to die for! Service was very good and quick, I went every week and never disappointed. Parking is limited as well. You must go here!!!!!!!!

Tables all dirty and sticky, salt shaker empty. I had to ask to have table wiped off when food was…read moreserved. Meat was cold, French fries undercooked and tepid. Server/Cashier unfriendly. This was lunchtime and I felt like the employees didn't want customers like we were a bother.

Inside

Brisket Sandwich and Cheesey Potatoes.

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Boone's BBQ Barn

3.7(49 reviews)

24.0 mi

Absolutely excellent BBQ. Had the pulled pork jumbo sandwich and okra. Very excellent food,…read moreservice and atmosphere!

Would highly recommend you save your money and avoid this restaurant. We ordered brisket that…read moretasted two or three days old and was very dry, ribs that were petrified, my husband couldn't even pull them apart and chicken that was dry and had no flavor. The sides were old, cold fries, old cold Fried Okra and beans that tasted like they opened a can of pork and beans. Save your $40!

Brisket Sandwhich

Fish plate, fries, okra, hushpuppies,Texas toast and house made tarter sauce!

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Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese

Sugarfoot BBQ

4.2(151 reviews)

26.9 mi

Walked in not expecting much, when I was greeted by the delicious smell of what would be the BEST…read morebbq I've ever had. The fries are crispy, the sausage is amazing, and the staff are friendly. I do not have a single dislike about this place, other than the fact that the napkins are the ones that have no tear lines. But napkins don't change the quality of the meal. It's made in front of you and it's completely fresh. No microwave in sight!

Great service, clean environment and the best BBQ chicken and burnt ends! We drove an hour and we…read moreweren't disappointed.

Half chicken horseradish coleslaw and amazing baked beans

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Tractor's Bbq And Grill

4.4(75 reviews)

27.1 mi

We stopped here for lunch on our way home from Branson. We had a turkey sandwich and the steak…read moresandwich special. Both were absolutely delicious. It's a fun looking place with farm implement memorabilia everywhere. Brittany was our server and she is very friendly, very efficient, and very knowledgeable about the menu. This is one place that I would enjoy driving an hour to eat at. We're going to put it on our list.

Everyone's meals and sides were fantastic. Fairly priced, good vibes, and our waitress Brittany was…read moregreat.

Love this little BBQ pig

I better eat this brisket sandwich very slowly to make myself think I am getting full. Overcooked as well.

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The Pitchfork

4.3(10 reviews)

25.6 mi

Would be nice that they advertise the all you can eat better. drove 2 hours only to find out that…read morethey only serve it at 4pm. No where on Facebook says that nor does google. Then go to order the brisket only to find out that they are out. After the waitress found out that we were expecting the all you can eat she goes "well you can always come back"

Great food with wonderful service! I had the Pitchfork Melt with the homemade chips. Loved it! My…read morehusband had the Smoked Meat Salad with their brisket. He thought is was very good - and filling! Definitely give this place a try - you won't be disappointed!

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Lakeside BBQ

5.0(4 reviews)

28.3 mi

It doesn't exist anymore. It's been closed for a year or more…read more While it was open it was the best BBQ in the Pomme de Terre Lake area.

This place is amazing! Super affordable, food is great and the sauces are to die for! Love that we…read morehave another option at the lake! Nice size portions too!

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Smith's Restaurant

3.7(141 reviews)

24.7 mi

Amazing tenderloin Stopped on the way to Branson. Service was quick. Family oriented entertainment.read more

Food is just ok. Grilled cheese was a small piece of American cheese completely overshadowed by…read moreTexas toast that was barely buttered and barely toasted. Fries standard frozen over salted restaurant fries. Their hand cut fries are good, but they automatically give you register frozen fries. They do not serve breakfast after 10:30 now. The entrance, porch and restrooms could use a good cleaning. Seems like place has gone downhill in recent years. Service was ok, staff friendly .

Dining room

Crispy fried chicken salad with homemade ranch dressing

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Restaurant entrance

Flat Creek

3.5(52 reviews)

23.1 mi

Wow! The most moist grilled chicken I have ever had! The…read morechicken and vegetables had tons of flavor, unusual these days. Reminded me of eating at my grandmothers house when I was a kid. Real home cooked food.the service was superb. My waitress (Ralea T) was great! Pleasant and very attentive. She did not hesitate to get it done! Thank you! I will be back!

Able to easily accommodate a bigger group and provide for a reasonably priced outing. Great…read morecornbread! Great hushpuppies! Really good onion rings. Really enjoyed the huge breaded tenderloin, and would definitely go back repeatedly for that sandwich. The famous all you can eat catfish fell short though - just a bit mushy.

Front dining room before the lunch rush

Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, and green beans with a garlic roll

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Store front

Casey's

3.0(4 reviews)

2.4 mi

I have always loved this Casey's due to their friendly staff and very prompt and reasonable…read moreservice. They have never gotten a pizza order wrong in the 4 years I have been coming here. They also have the best buffalo wings in the county! Will always recommend them to any of my friends and family wanting good pizza and wings.

can't wait in long lines in the morning anymore on my way to work. they only have 1 line open and…read moreit's really slow. they have 3-4 workers in the back and one slow register and 8-10 people in line....badmanagement

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Christy J.

2 years ago

Might be a little bias but I love this place. They really work to make sure everything is great.

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