Absolutely beautiful and cozy environment for a craft made cocktail and conversation with friendsread more

From the owner: Stories is a rustic yet elegant bar, specializing in rare whiskeys and hand crafted cocktails…read morefeaturing a wide variety of spirits. We also have the only cigar lounge in the Twin Lakes area. Feel free to ask our bartenders to pair a fine cigar with your beverage of choice. Because we are a Speakeasy, you'll have to find the entrance and figure out the password to get in. It's all part of the unique experience you'll find at Stories! Although we don't serve food, we are within easy walking distance of several restaurants and we encourage you to take a stroll around the beautiful Baker District before or after your visit. You are also welcome to bring in outside food. Do you have a large group, or are you looking for a more exclusive experience? We offer full or partial rentals. We can also arrange catering and even paired cocktail dinners. Message us on facebook for more information.

This is one of my favorite spots! It's the perfect start or end to a date night! The lighting is…read moreperfect for an intimate date or a low key outing with friends. The decor is beautifully done and just top notch. Greg is knowledgable, attentive and friendly. The cheesecake or the oatmeal cookie... just do it, indulge! If you ever get invited to brunch, just say yes and enjoy the fabulous selection you'll be offered!

Not a place you'd expect to find in Mtn Home. Have been there several times and had amazing…read moreexperiences each time. A very cool laid back vibe. Perfect choice of music and extremely comfortable for conversation. The drinks were excellent as well. Greg is super chill and makes you feel welcome.

Ozark, MO Okay,…read morereally really good Buffet... I'm not typically a buffet guy but would definitely do this again... Everything (except the Cinnamon rolls were great). Note to the culinary team, the C-rolls are dry, something to expect at the Courtyard Marriott free continental breakfast - not at your place... upgrade or 86 this item. Service was exceptional... Then of course the views and grounds were amazing... would definitely recco this place to anyone going to Springfield or Ozark.

Adventure Saturday!!! Today we took a drive into Springfield and visited Finley Farms - a MUST go…read morefor a little bit of history with a load of amazing food. Finley Farms is the Ozark Mill along the Finley River that was purchased by the daughter of Johnny Morris (owner of Bass Pro Shop). They did a huge renovation and conversion to include a restaurant, country store, fine dining speakeasy style bar and restaurant, coffee shop and gardens. We started with brunch at the Ozark Mill restaurant. Then walked the grounds, including an old bridge. We headed out for a few hours and returned for dinner at The Garrison (speakeasy vibe bar and fine dining). We had reservations on the patio and it was simply gorgeous. The food and cocktails were amazing. Service was exceptional - We cannot wait to go back!

Located below the Worman House, Harry's gives a speakeasy vibe. Dark, moody and leather with a…read morebeautiful view. Great seating groupings for relaxing and conversation. The drinks and bites are a bit on the pricey side however the bartenders are more of a mixologist. Each drink expertly crafted The guy playing the guitar and singing was amazing. He did a wonderful blend of some classic like Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan along with his own songs and all with his special twist. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening there.

Harry's is a beautiful upscale lounge downstairs from the Worman House at Big Cedar. When you're…read morelooking for a something special cocktail made by extremely talented mixologists, Harry's the place to go. There is live entertainment some evenings and otherwise it is a very nice, relaxing lounge with a speakeasy feel. You also have a very nice outside patio providing a spectacular view of the lake. It is gorgeous.

Best meal in Branson! Service was great! Entertainment was fun! Steaks were amazing! Made our…read moreexperience just perfect!

Food was delicious( filet literally melted in your mouth) , drinks were great. The bartender,…read moreAshley was super friendly and made amazing drinks and great food recommendations. Highly recommend.

I have visited this place several times now and always been impressed... until tonight…read more It was a Saturday night. It was 8pm, 2 hours before closing and an hour before the kitchen closed. We were promptly greeted and seated as always. We were then immediately greeted by the server, Austin, who made it very clear his mission was to get us in and out promptly. He immediately asks if we knew what we wanted to drink. Mind you we literally just sat down. I told him we would look at the menu but we'd like some bread and oil to start with. He came back for our drink order after just a minute or two and then immediately asked for our food order. Mind you we haven't even hit the 5-6 min mark yet. It was quite clear we were being rushed. So we hurried and gave him our food order. But because I was already perturbed, no drinks were ordered. Now mind you I almost always get a bottle or two of wine. (one of the main reasons we go there is the wine selection) Our server Austin returned after about five minutes with our food. Getting our food so quickly was a surprise. However, still no bread and oil so I reminded him. Which he admitted he forgot. The food was lukewarm at best and had no flavor. We waited for a few minutes for Austin to return so we could ask for salt and Pepper only for him "this time" to suddenly disappear. So I got up and asked the bartenders for salt and pepper. The food was bland and the serving size was half of what we usually get there. When Austin finally returned with the bread and oil, the bread was cold. No attempt at heating it or toasting it. It was literally a roll of French bread, cut into slices, and then some oil thrown in. We were hungry so we ate our dinners. Austin returned as soon as he saw we were done eating to take our plates and asked if we would like any desserts. I made a comment. I don't want any desserts if they taste like our dinner. He then grabbed our plates and walked away, staring at me the entire time. He then immediately brought our tab, which was $79 for two plates of half full pasta dishes, one iced tea and a cold French bread. I have been there several times before to where the service was outstanding, the food delicious, and the atmosphere great. But this was quite disheartening especially at being a Saturday night. I almost always order a bottle or two of wine plus an after dinner cocktail. Because of the way I was made to feel and how bad the food was. I decided not to stay and left almost immediately after my dinner. Especially since it was made so clear we weren't necessarily welcomed to stay. One thing I've always found kind of catchy about the place. Is they serve your water in old retired liquor glasses. Both glasses of water they brought still had the sticky residue left on them. Which was more of an agitation after the night we had. Again, overall, the previous experiences will allow me to go back again. But this experience needed to be heard.

Our server Austin was very unprofessional. The food was inedible. Definitely won't be going back.read more

5 stars buttt... It needdssss Powerade at the fountain drinks!! The service is very easy to work…read morewith since the tell you it's done by texting. the ambiance is always amazing decorations and many options.

Absolutely LOVE this place. Will definitely be coming back and recommending to anyone and everyone!…read moreThe service was great, all the staff were so kind. We got our food quick, but not too quick so you know they're making everything fresh. The food was incredible! We got the cornbread muffins to start.... WOW! So so good. I got the Caesar salad with salmon and my husband got the other salad with steak. Both were equally as delicious. The dessert... we got the s'mores brownie. Genuinely the best thing I've ever tasted. It was amazing, and everyone should get it. The vibes, views, everything about this place is awesome.

Vacationing in Branson with the kiddos, we wanted to check out the place with the big fork and…read moremeatball! It's awesome inside and makes you feel like you're eating in a neighborhood square. There was an old guy singing old karaoke country songs which added to the fun/weird atmosphere. Upstairs they have a small arcade that while cool, had about half the machines were broken. The service was really poor. Our waitress didn't just seem like it was her first job it seemed like it was the first time out of her house. We had been sitting for 10 minutes while she walked by 5 times before she even acknowledged us to say she'd be with us soon. She was confused when my wife ordered a Malbec, couldn't provide a single bit of information about the drink special, and didn't understand when I asked for a Peroni. You know, the standard Italian pilsner. One of the 8 beers ON THE MENU. The food is just ok. It was fine. It's close to Olive Garden. You're not gonna find granma's 100 year recipe here, standard spaghetti and meatballs which did their job well. We got the triperfecta the eggplant parm and the chicken parm and while they did not come out hot, everything tasted fine. The big draw here is the ambiance. The owner has a gold mine if they took some time to train wait staff and added some passion in the kitchen. I will also add that at some point in our meal someone started tossing warm rolls to patrons and that was a lot of fun.

I was disappointed with my experience. The service was excellent--Rachel was attentive, friendly,…read moreand did a great job taking care of us. Unfortunately, the food did not meet my expectations. I found it to be bland and lacking the variety of pasta options that I've come to expect from Italian restaurants. Compared to other local Italian restaurants we enjoy, the menu felt limited and the flavors were not particularly memorable. As a first-time visitor, I also found the restaurant a bit confusing when we arrived. We were immediately asked whether we wanted to attend a show rather than being directed to seating or given an explanation of how the restaurant operates. It seemed like there was an assumption that guests already understood the concept. A brief welcome and explanation for newcomers would have been helpful. While others may enjoy the experience, the food simply wasn't for me, and I would likely choose a different restaurant next time.