My wife and I recently had lunch at Gaston's and loved everything. From the service to the classic view of the river to the perfectly prepared food. It was a great experience. We had a couple of excellent bloody Mary's to start and followed with a wonderful shrimp dish and blackened chicken taco salad. Both were fantastic. We finished with a vanilla crème brûlée. Maybe the best I've ever had. Although the prices were a little steep they definitely deliver at Gaston's. We'll definitely return. read more

Gaston's White River Resort - Shrimp in butter sauce - Resorts Near Me - Lakeview, Arkansas

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DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT!! This was the worst experience I've ever had. Went here for a birthday, family came in from out of state, and we wish we'd never come here. We went for dinner and will never come back again. The food was bland, unseasoned, overcooked and undercooked. How is that possible?? Everyone got a ribeye steak between Med Rare and Med Well, and it ended up coming out Rare to Well Done. The service was uninviting and unwelcoming. Those Trout Poppers were almost cold and contained no trout. Overall, I'm just disappointed. I hope that someone from Gaston's reaches out, because when we put a complaint in, they didn't seem like they even cared. I will post a follow up if they do respond to me, because it appears they only respond to positive review. read more

Cons: Beware of Cabin 10 plumbing issues! Maintenance was quick to respond but water backed up in the bathtub and commode again within 10 minutes after he left. Apparently this has been an ongoing issue with this cabin for a long time due to roots invading the lines. Why they're still renting this cabin is insane. I didn't drive 2 days to get there only to have to use my neighbors shower! Pro's: Wi-Fi available, but very spotty. The grounds and staff were nice. Lots of things for kiddos to enjoy. The restaurant food was pricey but good. Gaston's is just minutes from Mountain Home, where there are tons of stores and restaurants. I highly recommend Jaimie's Local Flavor. Great food and great prices. IMO, Gaston's is a great place for both family retreats, and fishermen retreats as long as you don't book Cabin 10 read more

Gaston's White River Resort - Peacocks roam the grounds. - Resorts Near Me - Lakeview, Arkansas

My boyfriend surprised me with a dinner here for my birthday. It was a beautiful day and the restaurant did not disappoint. Our server was wonderful and the food.... My gosh it's been a long time since I've enjoyed a meal like that. Loved everything and can't wait to go back! read more

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Heroes in the gift shop!! I want to give a huge shout-out to the amazing ladies in the gift shop by the docks. I wasn't even a customer--just a guy who somehow ended up with two prongs from a treble hook buried deep in the back of my left arm. There was no way I was getting it out myself. I went in to see if they had any alcohol wipes I could buy, and instead they jumped right into action. One of them, a nurse, grabbed her toolkit and skillfully took care of the problem on the spot. They wouldn't take a dime for their help--not even a tip--and spared me a trip to the hospital. Thank you, Stacey, Megan, Megan, and Tracy (and my apologies if I missed anyone). Your kindness, quick thinking, and generosity mean more than you know. read more

Gaston's White River Resort - Resorts Near Me - Lakeview, Arkansas

Went here for a birthday party but should have stayed home. Everyone's food had 0 flavor (ribeyes had no flavor, too fatty, not cooked properly) the fish dishes were overcooked and dry (swordfish and salmon). The trout poppers were lukewarm and all cheese with hardly any trout. The green beans were hard and undercooked. Just really sad that a "fine dining" place has no clue on how to prepare food. Will never come here and would recommend anyone to stay far far away. Also, try to do something about flies. Sucks when you try to eat and have to swipe a fly away. The restaurant wasn't that busy but it seemed Cindy couldn't handle the few tables that she had. Took awhile for refills, told her we didn't want the free birthday dessert (who would when all the food was that bad, we were just ready to go) and took 15 more minutes after that to bring the check. read more

Very pricey and everything is à la cart unlike other fishing resorts we've been to where meals are included in a package. They might consider this in the future. The restaurant is nice with great views and the food was decent, but not great. The breakfast was underwhelming and served buffet style...very bland and barely warm. I'd skip the breakfast and make your own. The fishing was good and with the guides - we did two days. Their top guide is a little arrogant, but knows how to find the trout and will drift fish rather than anchor, which was nice. Would I return? Probably. However, I'd make most of my meals in the cabin and just do a dinner in the restaurant. One thing that's nice is they will cook your catch in the restaurant and prepare to your specifications. read more

This is a classic restaurant on the river. The food is good and the portions are ample considering you also get a trip to the salad boat with your entree. Service is very friendly. read more

We didn't stay at the resort but the restaurant was absolutely wonderful. We came dressed casual, from being out fishing all day and the host gave us his personal favorite table. The views were breathtaking and the food was fantastic! I highly recommend the trout poppers!! My whole family thoroughly enjoyed dinner here and we look forward to going back. read more

Gaston's White River Resort - Thanks to our amazing waitress for taking this picture for us! - Resorts Near Me - Lakeview, Arkansas

Came to the area for a brief vacation and as decided to stop in for supper. While we were waiting for the guests in front of us to be seated, it hit me that we might need a reservation, but the dining area was mostly empty, so I didn't think it would be a problem. It wasn't this evening despite other reviews, but it could also have been that they had just reopened that day after being closed for several days due to storm damage in the area. We were greeted by a friendly host who took us to a table by the window with a terrific view of the river which made the evening very enjoyable. Began the evening with the Smoked Trout Poppers which were tasty even though I'm not really a fan of jalapeno poppers. I ordered the Shrimp Burrito which is essentially a po boy in a soft tortilla shell. I really enjoyed the meal, and the portions were ample. I chose fries as the side. Ended the meal with a brownie melt which was the standout of the meal for me. Elizabeth was the server, and she was exceptional. Very friendly and answered all the my questions about the menu. Loved the ambiance in the building along with the view. Food was good but just a bit overpriced for the type of food being served in my opinion. read more

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We wanted a nice dinner to end our vacation and although the setting was nice with a view of the river that's about the only good thing about this place. The service was decent but the place was pretty much empty and we were told there would still be a short wait. We ordered the pan seared trout with mashed potatoes and green beans, spaghetti, fried trout, and the special which was a steak. I tried all 3 meals and don't feel any of it had flavor, the steak was slightly over cooked, the trout both ways was just blah. Nothing to speak about. The spaghetti was very watery. The rolls were good, and the salad bar was by far the best thing and if i ever go back I would just stick with that. read more

Terrible service 100.00 bill to just take cold food home to reheat. Not worth it. Place has gone downhill. Zero stars would be appropriate

The four stars is for the view, maybe the best in Arkansas! We went on a Sunday so you couldn't order from the menu. The only option was the Sunday brunch. The salad bar was good but the rest not so much. Our server was good. We were wanting the trout but not available on Sunday at noon. read more

First off, the waiter was really good. Attentive without being intrusive... The decor in this place is AWESOME. Like a hoarder married an interior designer? Way cool. The food was great too. I got a Bourbon Amaretto Smash and hubs and I shared the Smoked Trout Poppers. Different and well worth trying! We also split the Louisiana Shrimp Burrito with fries. It was plenty for us and all DELICIOUS. The view was glorious, which just made the whole visit even better! Nice place folks!!! read more

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This was our first time ever visiting Arkansas.. drove an hour just to come and eat from Missouri. The smoked trout appetizer was amazing. The grilled salmon was very good as well. The shrimp wasn't too bad I just prefer them fried( wanted to try something different tho) the whole little resort is kind of a Sweet set up right off the river. The inside is decorated very cool as well lot of old things, the view tho that was probably the best part eating supper looking out over the river watching people, fish and watching wildlife and everything else... just all around very enjoyable. read more

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Had a birthday dinner at Gaston's for nostalgia's sake. Back in the late 80's early 90's Gaston's was excellent! Classic service and fine dining like you expect from a 5 star restaurant-waitstaff were well trained, well dressed and just made a fine dining experience in the ozarks. What it has become is just sad and disappointing. read more

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Always been a lake girl myself but nothing like Sunday brunch on the river!! Peaceful, beautiful and classy. 10 outta 10

The food and the services were amazing. Beautiful atmosphere beside the White River. A lot of interest things hanging on the ceiling and walls. read more

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We go to Gaston's every time we camp at Bill Shoals - White River State Park. The restaurant overlooks the White River. The multiple hummingbird feeders and squirrel feeders have constant activity. The decor is a collectors dream of old bikes, boat motors and other items too numerous to mention. The salad "boat" adds to the decor. Menu has something that will please everyone. I'm partial to the salmon and shrimp dishes. If you're starved go for the grilled pork chops. Bet you'll have a to go bag! Enjoy! read more

The rooms are a bit rustic, but nice. The restaurant has excellent dining and the ambiance is great. Staff are courteous, friendly and professional. Definitely recommend read more

Great lunch and awesome service! Visiting from Michigan. Beautiful place. They also have a cool gift shop. read more

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Wanted to add more photos so everyone could see what a scenic place this is. Fun and relaxing at the same time and the guides are so helpful. Be sure to have the guide package the fish per serving for your freezer or you may have one BIG bag. read more

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Three generational vacation to the ozarks. Came into town tired and stopped here. Good food, the waitress was a little unfriendly. The salad bar was fantastic. Great burgers. I said several times it reminded me of the resort from dirty dancing. Beautiful restaurant. read more

Went for our 10th wedding anniversary dinner after the fishing guide recommended it. The view is really lovely from the dining room. The seated us at the far left end of the restaurant. What I thought was puzzling was the server brought out extra ice tea and just dropped off two glasses at the table, without asking. We had planned on ordering a glass of wine. She was nowhere to be found. Another person delivered the trout poppers where were tasty. About thirty minutes later our entrees arrived. The sole special tempura-like breading was soggy. The waitress brought white gravy for the mashed potatoes that was a very strange combo with the sole. Literally 2 slices of squash was the vegetable side. $34! Not worth it. My salmon linguini was really lacking. The salmon tasted old and it was very dry. The sauce was watery and very low quality linguini, right off the supermarket shelf. Not worth the price! We told our waitress that we were celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary. Her comment was, "nice." Nothing else. As other guests arrived, they crammed everyone down in to our area. A pilot and his guest had flown in on the adjacent air strip and boy were they loud! I could not even hear my husband speak over their loud discussion of airplane parts, and the one guy complaining that he had ordered a chef salad and the same waitress had only given him an empty plate. In all, $113 and I ended up walking out while my husband was finishing his meal because the entire meal give me a headache and I just wanted some peace and quiet. But, no. Soon as I sat down outside, a guy with a leaf blower came by and I couldn't even achieve a silent moment to enjoy there either. We drove an hour to dine at Gaston's. It was a big disappointment. Many magazine articles from the 80's-90's with excellent reviews, some saying it was the most romantic dining spot in the area. Maybe it was then. I walked into the large gift shop filled with t-shirts and caps. A restaurant employee was complaining that they had only had three reservations on Saturday. I returned inside the restaurant to wait for my husband. What I had hoped would be a romantic, 10th anniversary celebration was a waste of time and money. Beautiful spot on the river. Horrible service, poor food quality and nobody cares. read more

Had a wonderful Surf and Turf dinner. The lobster was excellent and the fillet was prepared to perfection. The loaded baked potato could have cooked just a little longer. The waiter was attentive and full of excellent conversation. Gaston's is like no other. It is steeped in traditional resort dining at its best. The old outboard motors and bicycles add to the ambiance. read more

We were very disappointed in the food and service here. The breakfast buffet was over cooked due to the fact it had been sitting in the trays way too long. Our waitress was very disinterested in us and serving our food. I would hate to get stuck staying here and the only Food available was here. Yuck! read more

Gaston's White River Resort - Great view of the white river! - Resorts Near Me - Lakeview, Arkansas

So great restaurant. Love fried trout with vegs . Fabulous historical stuff there. Worth it.

Great food , great atmosphere. Service was fabulous. I would recommend for a nice evening out.

This place was very cute and rustic. What a great place to sit and enjoy the river view for lunch!! I sure hope we get the opportunity to visit AR again and stop in for lunch! read more

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Horrible Run down Used to be good 20 years ago Over priced Poor service Great view of the River read more

Use to be a lot better , the building and decorations along with the view is why you still go for if you have never been, very open and lots of seating great view of river watch boats go by . The food is ok .. nothing special , prices are a little high for the area ( my opinion) the wait staff is mediocre ( they use to be exceptional ) this is my opinion and my personal experience . read more

This place is wonderful for dates, group of friends lunch outing. Sit by White River very nice! Excellent foods. Love to be back again thank you read more

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Highly disappointed! Visited this restaurant during our vacation in Flippin. Saw a lot of billboards advertising the restaurant, but none mentioned reservations required. Our group walked in around 7 PM on Sunday night and we were told we couldn't be seated. The restaurant was about 1/3 full and they said reservations were required. They did not offer for us a seat in 30 minutes or an hour. They just said we couldn't seat our party without a reservation. The person at the front was not friendly at all. Save your time and money and visit Fred's Fish House in Mountain Home! read more

Great food and clean accommodations. Beautiful view. I enjoyed walking the trails and the foggy mornings the most. read more

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We have been coming to Gaston's for years but unfortunately won't be back. Love the atmosphere but the food is really lacking. Service is great, but food is mediocre at best. read more

Food was good but a little on the pricey side. The service was not so good. I don't think that the waiter likes his job and it shows. The interior is pretty cool, lots of old stuff. It's pretty neat to watch the hummingbirds fly around. read more

I moved out of Arkansas 10 years ago to Florida. Oh how I've missed trout fishing. I finally got to go back and take my 9 yr old. I absolutely love Gaston's. The staff is so nice, friendly, and accommodating. My family had a wonderful time. Our fishing guide Mike Howell was fantastic, he was so patient with my son and did a wonderful job teaching him to fish and use an open face reel. I can't wait to come back, but this time it won't be 10 yrs. read more

Great atmosphere with great decor and views of the river. Food was subpar. Steak and prime rib were ok, but nothing to salivate over. Waiter was friendly. read more

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First time at Gaston's that I can remember (apparently, I came here w/my family when I was 10 years-old, so that gives you an idea of how long Gaston's Resort has been here). This is a review of the restaurant only. Ate Sunday brunch overlooking the White River while watching people fishing for trout. Beautiful setting. Brunch buffet included all the standard breakfast fare including eggs Benedict, biscuits & sausage gravy, breakfast casserole, etc. plus roast beef, chicken wings, full salad bar, dessert table, fried catfish, and most importantly, smoked trout! It's smoked on the premises & is delicious. What's really cool about Gaston's is there's a grass runway for small planes to land right by the restaurant. We were able to fly in from Fayetteville (usually 2.5 hour drive) in 40 min. It was neat to see other planes take off & land. There's also peacocks walking around the premises. Service was professional & friendly. Lobby area displayed trolling motors, old watches, cameras, etc. and the main dining room's ceiling held suspended bicycles. Cool place. read more

Food and service was great! The restaurant was a museum of the past with outboards bicycles and much more to look over as you dine! Can't wait to go back. read more