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    Devil's Pool Restaurant

    3.4 (180 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Touristy
    Good for kids

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    Bonnie L.

    Had the breakfast buffet. They had a chef to make eggs and omelets. That was very good. They were also carving ham. Coffee and juice were included. Otherwise standard breakfast items, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pancakes, bread, fruit, oatmeal. Steep price for what you get.

    Devils Pool Sundae - choc Chip cookie, brownie and Oreos. Huge
    Alison M.

    Well, it's tough bc this was right by our hotel room and thus, easy to access, but the value for quality is lacking. One night - our baby needed to go down so we ordered pick-up to go and my husband walked over to get it. We got a chicken Cobb salad and a kids cheeseburger with fries and they were both ready before promised and delicious (my Cobb didn't have the blue cheese but did have the extra tomato I asked for so, 50/50). The next night, we came in specifically for the Devil's Pool Sundae which is a decadent brookie brownie cookie with Oreos and ice cream and whipped cream and fudge. I suspect this is supposed to be served warm and it wasn't even remotely warm - super disappointing. We didn't have time to complain bc after waiting 15 minutes with our baby we couldn't wait longer before going to put her to bed. It's easy and above the pool and I like the Buzzard Bar below plus the menu has some yummy items so it's a solid 3.5 stars bc lacking in attention to details and prices aren't cheap.

    Kid's macaroni and cheese meal
    Cassandra S.

    It was over 2 hours to wait upstairs so we went down stairs to eat which is the same menu. The kids Mac and cheese was bland but understandable so. The appetizer was spinach artichoke dip, it was pretty bland and had a different taste to it can't really describe it. The house salad was probably my favorite only wish goat cheese was all over salad and not in one spot. The dressing was delicious and fun to try. The salmon was delicious but underneath it, whatever it was, not good at all and made my mouth itchy! Great option while staying on property

    Erick W.

    Wonderful atmosphere and great food and drinks with fast and friendly service. The natural beauty of the area is amazing and the restaurant is located in the middle of it all!

    Prime rib meal
    Stephanie I.

    The hostess at the front was the highlight of our dinner. She was truly very sweet and really trying hard to greet people with a smile. The rest of the experience was just...okay. The cheddar biscuits were fantastic. But the rest of the food was sadly very disappointing. I ordered a Caesar salad and it was so overdressed that there was a pool of salad dressing plus liquid (maybe water from them washing the lettuce) on the plate. I couldn't finish it. The fried ravioli were very basic. I got the Prime Rib and it was grilled which was odd. It was so tough and dry that I couldn't chew it. We didn't have a view of the lake from where we were seated. I was so excited about this restaurant but for $200 and very lackluster food, we wouldn't go back sadly. The wait staff was kind though, which is why I gave it 3 stars.

    C.E. T.

    During my many trips to Branson, Missouri, Devil's Pool Restaurant in Ridgedale is one of my favorite stops because of the view from its windows, the welcoming dining room, the fireplace, the professional service, and of course, the delicious menu. It's a place to enjoy any occasion or simply to relax. My only request is that they bring back the Smoked Prime Rib to the menu. Before Iet you go, Robert, is a great person and an absolute professional.

    Omelet - Ham, Bacon, American and Pepper jack cheeses, served with hash browns
    John C.

    TLDR: Stunning lodge vibe, attentive service, killer omelet & eggs, but hash browns were overcooked and under-seasoned. Worth a visit. My wife and I were in Branson for an early week getaway chasing fall colors and ducked into Devil's Pool for breakfast. The place looks like a millionaire's hunting cabin, dark wood, stone hearth, killer views of the lake. Ambiance is a big win. Service was friendly and proactive: butter, jam, ketchup, and hot sauces hit the table before we even asked. I built my own omelet (bacon, ham, American, pepper jack) and it was textbook--meats folded into the eggs for even flavor, fluffy, perfectly cooked. Came with a big pile of hash browns that, sadly, missed the mark: overcooked to the point of hard crisp and lacking any real seasoning. A little salt and a lighter hand on the griddle would've made them sing. My wife's Missourian was mostly a win: eggs over-easy nailed, bacon crisp, sausage bold. Her hash browns suffered the same fate, overly crunchy bland and slightly burnt on the edges. The toasted English muffin was a nice touch. Devil's Pool has the bones of a five-star breakfast spot, gorgeous setting, thoughtful service, strong mains. If they dial in the hash browns, it's a slam dunk. As is, it's very good but not quite flawless. Still recommend, just temper expectations on the potatoes.

    Felicia W.

    Amazing view! The food is good and the scenic view is stunning. The service on this night was very slow, albeit friendly. I couldn't believe it took an hour to bring my dinner salad. I was told there was a large group, however, the restaurant wasn't full. It felt like an excuse. The server was very nice and offered to prepare a hit tea to go. I accepted not realizing that she was going to charge me as I thought it was a gesture of good will for the unbearable wait. Anyway, the view is lovely and the food was good but just know that the service can be slow.

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    Angela B.

    Absolutely a rustic neat place to have breakfast. Our waiter was fantastic super friendly, very knowledgeable of the area to ask questions. The lady who brought us to our table was super kind great conversationalist. The food was more than we could possibly eat had amazing flavor certainly. We discovered the start of the 5K paved walking path, but due to the humidity in the air, we located the gym which is included in our stay and it was beyond fantastic for all that it offers

    The breakfast buffet has it all!

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    Bland food, overpriced, terrible service. Went for dinner, won't be going back. Scenery is nice, and the table was beautiful.

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    This place is wonderful during Christmas time it is a really nice place to hang out with your friends would recommend it to anybody

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    pizza was good and so was chicken strips but rest was okay....service is very slow. music entertainment at night was great!

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    Fantastic breakfast! Great buffet items and made to order omelettes- can't wait to return!

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