The BEAST rolled into Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill on vacation with the fam... and this one's…read moremore about the scene than the substance. Paying for the vibe, not the food. Let's get right to it this place feels overpriced for what you're getting. The food comes off very commercial, chain-style, nothing that really stands out or justifies the cost. It fills you up, but it's not something you're thinking about the next day. The bowling side? It's decent, but nothing special mid-level entertainment at best. Good for killing time, not necessarily a destination experience. Now where it does get some points the decor. If you're into sea creatures, underwater themes, that whole aquatic vibe... this place actually delivers. It's unique, it's fun to look at, and honestly probably the highlight of the visit. But then... the bar. $$$ There's a noticeable stale peanut smell, and it's pretty clear a few too many beers have been spilled into that rug over time. It just gives off a slightly off, worn-in feel that takes away from the experience.

We got seated 30 minutes past our reservation time and then waited 25 minutes to be served…read more Server was sarcastic and only stopped by to bring our food. I understand it was busy, but the service was unfriendly and inattentive. The food we ordered was incorrect and our appetizer did not come out until we had already eaten our main course. We are extremely disappointed.

We were at the Keeter Center today for our usual visit when in Branson. Every visit up to today has…read morealways been exceptional...wonderful food and the service outstanding. But today was diffetent....food we could tell was not up to par-seemed to have been warmed up and not fresh. Even the apple pie had an oatmeal topping that was soggy! The wait staff seemed rushed and seemed spread too thin. We waited long periods of time between courses as we watched our server rushed between guests and from one side of the dining room to the other. We hope this was just a one-off!

We enjoyed another fantastic meal here where we have celebrated our great aunt's 93rd bday and my…read morewife's xyz birthday! Haha The meal was outstanding - with us sharing a ribeye with my son, as well as my wife and her cousins getting Prime Rib. My daughter enjoyed sliders with tater tots! We had homemade ice cream from the creamery The Service was outstanding the meal was a great value! The place is so iconic and amazing - we only the character and ambiance too!

The BEAST stepped into Devil's Pool Restaurant... vacationing in MO, and this one?…read more Phenomenal. Top-tier experience. This place delivers on all fronts. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it's operating at a higher level. The food is outstanding well-executed, flavorful, and clearly made with attention to detail. Every dish feels intentional, not rushed or mass-produced. This is the kind of place where you actually slow down and enjoy the meal. The service matches it. Attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. You're taken care of from start to finish. And the atmosphere? Clean, comfortable, and elevated without trying too hard. It just works.

Atmosphere great and good service. The catfish entree was very good and the burger. 3 of us had…read morePrime Rib and it was NOT good. So disappointed and for that price we expected better. It was a large serving which was nice but dry, overcooked and even the appearance wasn't good. We should have spoken up but my sister would have killed me. Also the French dip sandwich was lukewarm, very little flavor and the bun sort of dry and blah at best. We have been here before and it was better. For the price and "the history" we had hoped for better. We will never eat here again but will always continue to enjoy beverages and the grounds.

Steak with zero gristle or fat, melt in your mouth tender. Maybe the best restaurant meal i have…read moreever had! The Chocolate desert was amazing.

The Worman House is an absolute must visit! I loved that it was just a short, easy walk from our…read morehotel room.  The ambiance is stunning, featuring a beautiful, sultry, dark vibe. According to the history of the property, it was originally built in the 1920s as a country retreat for executive Harry Worman and his wife Dorothy, and it has the most gorgeous decor with so much character. The food was exceptional, and they even have Harry's Cocktail Lounge and Bar tucked away downstairs. Definitely make sure you get there early enough to grab a great cocktail, enjoy the live music, and sit by the beautiful outdoor fire pits. It is such an intimate, cozy spot, and the views outside are just as incredible as the dishes. On top of all that, the staff was super attentive. We had a lot of dietary restrictions at our table, and they were completely spot on with everything and gave great recommendations. I would definitely recommend making a trip down here!

Food is outstanding. Small place with great menu. Employees friendly and helpful…read more Stuffed baked potato excellent Ribs were so tasty! Plenty of food at reasonable prices

First time to Missouri and Branson area, wanted to try some bbq. Overall the experience was okay…read more Initial impression, you walk in and order food at a counter before finding a seat and they bring you your order. Guy at the ordering counter was okay... He answered my questions about the food, albeit with a soft voice for such a loud/busy location. He just lacked any welcoming spirit, and did not give any effort to sell the food. It's our first time at the location and I clearly was having trouble navigating their huge menu, but it was more of what do you want, yes/no. Food: Fried catfish 5/5: crispy, light, well seasoned. Definitely the highlight of the food we ordered Brisket 2.5/5: we ordered a pound, portion was good size, but overall it was pretty dry. With enough bbq sauce it was passable. Ribs 1/5: weakest point of the food. Dry, almost tasteless, chewy. Not sure if we just caught them at the end of the day because we went for dinner but the meats seemed old/dry. The ribs and brisket arrived maybe 5 minutes or less after we ordered it, which begs the question if it's freshness and quality which showed in the product taste. The catfish on the other hand took 10-15 minutes and came out hot and was clearly freshly fried , and again this translated to its quality. Service: the servers were fine. Polite, welcoming, helpful. Overall, the experience was disappointing. Earlier in the trip we visited gettin basted and it's clear why they won awards for their bbq. On top of that, the experience was much more welcoming and warm.

Rustic cottage that has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They have coffee, custard and some…read morelunch options. We stopped in on a snowy wintery day for a drink and sweet treat. My husband got a malt , which was very good and an oatmeal raisin cookie that unfortunately was hard as a rock and crumbled when you tried to break it. Definitely stale and a BIG disappointment. My lavender vanilla latte was light on flavor but nice and hot on a cold day. The staff greeted us as we entered and seemed friendly. The dinning area floor was dirty and there was a giant puddle by the soda bar. There were 3-4 workers behind the counter and only two other patrons in the cafe surely one of them could have mopped up the puddle, wiped down the tables and swept the floor.

OMG what a gorgeous setting! And the house the cafe is located in?! I'll take 2 please. Plenty of…read moreindoor or outdoor seating, great views, pretty landscape and well maintained. Honestly, go for the views, not necessarily the coffee.

Tall Tales did not disappoint! Our waiter Duncan was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made the…read morewhole experience even better. He recommend the beef brisket grilled cheese and the crispy chicken sandwich, and wow, both were incredible. They were so good we wanted to go back the very next night! We also had the fried pickles and the wedge salad, both excellent as well. If you're staying in the area or passing through, this is a spot you don't want to miss!

When we come to town it's our favorite spot for wings or fish and chips. My one complaint is the…read morehours.

Horrible service got all sandwich wrong and took forever! No go! I would not recommendread more

Terrible experience! Ordered a holiday sandwich then told they couldn't toast it because the only…read moreavailable bread would burn. Tried to get a refund but they claimed no one knew how to do that. They gave us a cold untasted holiday sandwich which was not edible. This sandwich counter is located in a gross gas station which should have been a red flag. We love Earl in Orlando and thought this would be similar. It's not and honestly has ruined Earl for us. The ripped us off and did not care whatsoever.

Food was top notch. I had the burnt ends, baked beans. Both very good Burnt ends I'd give it 9/10…read more Tender and great flavor. Baked beans 8/10. Great food for a decent price. Service was great! All the servers were friendly and attentive. The place was fun , great atmosphere, gives you that dive bar look . Definitely will come back next trip to Branson. Don't miss this place

we stopped here on a whim a few months back and let me tell you!! the smoked brisket nachos were…read moreamazing! so much so we went 3 times!!! now here we are again and we had the pulled pork nachos!! amazing ! Kim and Cathy were absolutely incredible. thank you ladies for such a great experience

BEST PIZZA IN TOWN…read more Every tune I come to Branson I come for the pizza it's delicious! Pizza comes out quick and there really nice here! Can't wait to return!

Our first experience with Pizza by the Chef was Friday evening. We picked up the two pizzas and…read moretook them where we are staying. When we opened the pizzas, the large supreme was a different large pizza. When I called to inquire they immediately offer to fix a replacement pizza and have it ready as soon as we could return at no charge. Rh pizzas were excellent and the service was outstanding. We will check our pizza before we leave next time.. THANK YOU!