Been here a couple times. Catfish good, chicken good, coleslaw good. Sorry, but the bbq is BAD. Brisket mostly fat with zero smoke flavor, dried out ribs and grocery store BBQ sauce. Stick with the good stuff. Leave the BBQ to the pros. Also I don't care for the white gravy. Taste like it has Bacos in it. So if that sounds good to you go ahead. Some folks might like it like that, I don't. Good service and friendly staff. Weak cocktails. read more

This is a wonderful restaurant. Delicious home style Food, including tenderloin, pulled pork, catfish, yummy fried chicken, chicken strips, nachos and a lot more. They get you in quickly and the food comes out hot. The servers are hard-working and friendly. Prices are decent for the large amount of food you receive. So happy it is in our town! read more

Tow and a half stars - loved our server but the food was only ok. We celebrated my mil's 89th birthday tonight. Our server was quite patient and helpful. Appetizers were fried pickles and fried green tomatoes and they were ok, not a lot of flavor beyond fried. We ordered pulled pork - also not very flavorful. We did ask for more bbq sauce and that helped. We also ordered the crab legs with a baked potato side - it seemed microwaved, gummy - and green beans. This too was only ok although I liked the old school vibe of the soft green beans read more

Went out of our way to make try Flat Creek. From the hostess to the waiter (Zachery) we were very impressed. Decor is super fun and restaurant is very clean. We started off the the cheese fries. They were HUGE and full of flavor. The ranch was so yummy. We ordered the Hog & Slaw and the grilled buffalo chicken salad. Portions are huge. Took a lot to go. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Me and my fiancé had a date night and stopped in to get a bite to eat. Such good value for your money! Absolutely huge portions. We had what looked like 2 meals on one plate and we loved our left overs the next day! Such good food and we plan on stopping in again! read more

went there on Thanksgiving for their Thanksgiving thing at Republic Missouri the worst I've ever had cost me $66 and then went home and got sick had two teas crossed almost 6 dollars. It's terrible. read more

Great fresh delicious menu options. best meal for the price we had a family of 5 everyone enjoyed the waitress Glenda was super friendly

Just passin thru. Guy at gas station recomended this place. Food and service was extremly good. The only mistake made was they forgot to put croutons on my salad. I hate croutons so i was good with it. read more

WOW. Food was amazing, big portions, impressive sides, they were very busy but our waiter (kolby) was extremely nice and attentive. Recommending to EVERYONE!! read more

I love everything about this restaurant, the food is always amazing, my favorite would have to be the pulled pork plate, my kids love the chicken strips, the portion sizes are huge so you always have a ton of left overs and the service has always been on point. So glad this resultant is in Republic close to my home . read more

Fabulous food quick service great menu will definitely be coming back soon. Love the inside decor

Even though they said an hour and 15 minutes we were in there with in 15 minutes our server was amazing her name is Jessica I believe M the wings were great the food was great the steak was tender the big potatoes were huge the green beans were good I love the little rolls everything about this food was amazing we will be back read more

Flat Creek - Bahama mama - Barbeque Near Me - Republic, Missouri

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The ambiance was excellent! The food and the service we got from Tyler was excellent! It was my wife's second trip there and it was my first and the food didn't disappoint! Huge serving size for what you pay! I got the catfish plate and it was really good! You should at least try it once! The wait wasn't terrible when we got there, but I heard the wait can be brutal! read more

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We've been here several times now and we've never left disappointed. It's nothing more or less than it presents itself to be. And that's a good thing. read more

Great food! Love the atmosphere at this place definitely would recommend! Came down for a family vacation and had a great waitress and the food was extremely filling! Only waited 15 minutes without a reservation and had a party of 8 with 4 kids! read more

Flat Creek - Kids meal sliders - Barbeque Near Me - Republic, Missouri

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Good home style cooking. Fried catfish was good -fried chicken was good. Will def go back.

Not good. Crab legs are soggy. Catfish not real. Service sucks. Prime rib no flavor. Nothing cooked the way you ask.

Blackened chicken nachos are very dry, not much queso on them and top layer of cheeses was really crispy and under cheese was not melted ! Portion size big but lots of chips! Won't order them again! Very pricey place to eat too ! read more

This place was so so good! Tee he portions were HUGE for the price, the service was good, efficient. My husband and I shared the country fried steak and sidnt even eat half. Sweet potato fries were great and fried pickles even better! For desert we had gooseberry fried pie and it was awesome. Overall great experience and we will be returning. read more

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First time here with family. We really enjoyed it. Delicious seafood steak and bar b que. Our server Kelsie was so welcoming and attentive. We couldnt have asked for a better night out. Highly recommended. Thank you Flat Creek! read more

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This meal was Fantastic and worth going out of the way. The had a good tray for carrying the takeout, brought it to our car promptly and hot. The chicken was crisp, the green beans had a delightful seasoning, and the potatoes were so tasty my wife skipped using gravy. I wish I could get some of the rolls for Thanksgiving. Loved it and can't wait to return. read more

I'm very disappointed, went here with a party of 12 and 4 of us ordered crab legs. They didn't have any crab breakers. We were told that the manager was washing some. The entire time we were there we never received any and without them it was very hard to get the meat out. I paid $60 for 3lbs and was not able to get all the meat. VERY UNHAPPY! And it was my birthday dinner. read more

The staff is amazing and they work hard to take care of the customers with a smile. The food is good and the atmosphere is great. It is generally loud so don't go if you are looking for an intimate environment but it's not so bad you can't hear the people at your table. read more

Several friends had always mentioned how good Flat Creek in Cape Fair was for dinner. I was excited to try them when they opened in Republic. Food and service was even better than I had anticipated. We are regular diners in there since they opened. Only complaint is sometimes it's just TOO MUCH FOOD so I always have to ask for a "to-go" box :) read more

Hostesses not welcoming at all. Just said hi and stared at me, waiting for me to say something? Very strange. Fried pickles were very good, burger undercooked and meh. Country fried steak was decent. read more

I got the all you can eat catfish. This was incredibly delicious. Plump, juicy, flavorful fish. No muddy taste at all. The fries were good. The cole slaw is sweet slaw. It was great. The staff was beyond helpful with the menu and the service was consistent and timely. This place deserves more than 3 and a half stars. Stupid people give it one and two stars because they had to wait. No worries here. Eat up! read more

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I haven't had a meal I didn't like here. I typically get chicken tenders as they are homemade and amazing. Fried chicken is great as well. Fantastic service too. read more

Although they have great food, once i found out they no longer have all you can eat crab legs I won't be making a special trip to eat there. I would like to know why they did away with them ? read more

Extremely disappointed with the service tonight. After being seated, it took 10 to 15 minutes before our order was taken. Thirty minutes after ordering I noticed the table next to us had been cleared from the four-top and two people were sitting there and they were already eating their meals. When we asked our server Abby she just said they were very busy but she would check on it. Then the five-top that was seated after we ordered were served their food. I went and asked for a manager. I was letting him know how long we had been waiting and the tables around us that were seated after we had arrived and had their food, but he first made the excuse of how busy they were (but we had been seated immediately with no wait), but continued to interrupt me asking what table. This quickly let me know he wasn't listening. By the time I got to my table the food was being served. Once again he gave the excuse of how busy they were. I said well that's a good excuse to cover for bad service. I returned to the table to hear Abby being dismissive and argumentative with the rest of the table. The manager and Abby then held a conversation at the beverage station but within sight of our table. We all witnessed them looking to our table and laughing. Soon after Abby returned and let us know the manager had taken something off the bill. I said that's the least he could have done but it didn't address the issue of the service. I told her I was pissed. She laughed me and walked away. My daughter (also a member of the service industry) took offense to her insincerity and went straight to the manager to let him know that type of behavior isn't acceptable toward customers. He soon returned to our table to tell us "she was making a sincere apology and she wasn't laughing, she was crying". We said the apology wasn't sincere and she wasn't crying, but that's not the point. The manager's response was "what is the point?" The point was the poor service. I didn't want a free meal. I wanted to bring attention to to flaw in their process. Then the manager sent another server to our table to tell us our entire check had been taken care of. Did that address the issue of the service? No! We never had another visit to our table. No drink refills, to offers for dessert, nothing! The food was great but the poor service destroyed the experience. The flippant attitude and response from both the server and manager made this experience less than ideal. read more

My Husband and I decided to have a date day after Church, Sunday, January 21, 2024. We went to eat at Flat Creek. The last time we ate there was a year ago and it was incredibly good. This time we spend $60.00 on 2 Catfish/Fried Chicken Dinners with Onion Rings on one and fries on the other. We had first ordered 2 dinner salads and the lobster dip. The waiter brought us our salads which were delicious but immediately brought us our food minus our lobster dip which came long after we received our meal which we did not accept. Our dinner came so quickly and it was burned to a crisp and ice cold. Our waiter was incompetent. So disappointed. We are on Social Security and a strict budget and just wanted to have a date day. Will never go there again especially since we live in Branson and it is quite a drive. Shame on the manager for letting this restaurant go to the dogs. Tammy M./Branson Mo. read more

I've been to the new Flat Creek in Republic a few times now and it's been great each time! I will suggest you go when you are not yet starving! It's a busy place and at dinner time you'll likely have to wait. I've had the Black and Blue burger twice and it has great flavor. My son loves the catfish and we've tried the bread pudding for dessert, so tasty! I've not had a bad meal yet. And for being so busy the staff are always very patient and attentive. A tip, if you go for happy hour drinks or appetizers you must sit in the bar to get the special prices. But they have a nice, large bar area. read more

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If I could leave no stars, I would. we we're served cold food, did not even get the salads. we let cash on the table for the bill but apparently they did not see it and proceed to yell at us in the parking lot, we walk back in and funny they found the money and did not even bother to say their sorry. they acted like we were in the wrong be being upset for being accused of stealing. Will never ever walk into this place again. read more

Top notch food and service. Brisket is super fatty but still tastes great. Catfish and steaks are amazing.

Great food (not greasy at all), great service, great environment. Don't let a "45 minute to an hour" wait scare you off. We got seated very quickly (on a Saturday night)! The fried catfish was the BEST I have ever had. The hushpuppies were delicious. The crab cakes were great as well. Many menu items are fried, but I guess they use some alternate type of fryer (a broaster??). Whatever it is, the fried food was really crispy but not greasy AT ALL. 10/10 recommend. It's my new favorite fish restaurant in the Springfield area. read more

This was an amazing experience! The best catfish, chicken, crab legs, and Mac n cheese we have ever had. David, our waiter, was funny, timely, and just downright everything you want in a waiter. What an amazing experience we will be back! I recommend it to anyone who will listen and wants a full belly with leftovers! read more

Excellent food and service every time. The best catfish I've ever had! The broasted chicken is also fantastic.

Only one word comes to mind when I drive by and see Flat Creek... Yum! Flat Creek is a small chain of seafood/ country style restaurants that I believe started in Shell Knob, MO. There are very few restaurants that taste even remotely as good as Flat Creek. The catfish (which I get every time and recommend to no end) are extremely delicious and taste exactly like catfish should. Their sides aren't that bad either (Mashed potatoes are their best side by far). Pair that with good restaurant atmosphere and polite staff that will grant your every wish (within reason that is) and you have a restaurant that sure to please the masses. read more

Terrible, Slow, uncomfortable service. I get it...they're new. But for heaven's sake don't bring a kid here. By the time the food comes they will be squirmy and hangry. Give them a few years to get their act together, then try it. read more

Have been here several time for pick up and each time they are fast and accurate plus when we get home the food is always hot. We even tried their thanksgiving dinner and it was soo good. I would definitely recommend this place and be back. read more

Went around 130 on April 29th. My server was a middle aged lady who seemed as though she was upset that we were there. We bought drinks and food and she never showed back up until I had to go to the bar to get another drink. As a bartender I understand being busy. But never showing back up, and then only showing back up to give us the check before we were ready was upsetting. Probably will go back just to see. But I give this very little stars because of the reputation ive heard from flat creek. And is disappointing. read more