My mother and I came for lunch. We were celebrating her 90th birthday. We were seated and Rainbow…read morewas our waitress. Rainbow absolutely is the sweetest person we talked with all weekend. My mom has raved about her since we left lunch. Rainbow is a wonderful person and waitress. Thank you Rainbow for making my mom's birthday special

I actually heard about this place scrolling on tik tok looking for things to do in Branson and I'm…read moreso glad I found it! The staff are students working to pay for their college tuition so the service was great! The food was good (most ingredients on site also made by students) portions were huge, the price was decent, place was clean and much better then any touristy type restaurant near or on the strip, so much so we came here for dinner 2 nights in a row. The students are so interactive if you ask them questions and they also have the place they are from on their name tags which can be conversation starters. It does take them a little time to get through service so make sure you have a little time to wait. They serve 2 types of bread with bread service and 3 different butters alongside those. The apple butter was delicious. The first night I had the meatloaf which was very good. The second night I had their special for the night which was a stuffed chicken with spinach and cheese, vinegar potatoes and some mixed veggie side that was delicious. There is also a store area where you can buy student made items to take home with you. I wish we had a program like this near us because we would support it frequently. Definitely make reservations and give this place a try.

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.

Very good customer service and pleasant sight to enjoy a meal. Food was a bit pricy but tasted…read moregood. Ate here as a tourist but I'm sure it would be a great stop for a pilot.

Fantastic hospitality, great food and well Appointed with…read moresnacks, beverages and even a well groomed putting green! Highly recommend- if you're flying into Branson Airport pop right over for lunch or dinner (you can see it from arrivals) or if you're a Branson local - pop over for a fun and unique outing with the kids or for a date night!

An experience that put our whole stay at Big Cedar over the top! Can't think of a better way to…read morecelebrate our 10 year anniversary. This spot has the best reviews of anywhere connected to Big Cedar, and it's easy to see why. The atmosphere, situated overlooking the lake in a former railroad magnate's summer home, is top tier. You can imagine the parties thrown here in the 1920's. The ambiance adds so much, but the food was stellar as well. The bread service included some kind of cheddar cheese bread (I think?) that was delicious. I ordered a classic ceasar salad that was very good, and the bison tenderloin which was absolutely the right call for what I was after. It was perfectly cooked (I went medium), over rosemary whipped potatoes with broccolini. It was so flavorful, and so filling in a good way too. No frou-frou sized portions here. Service was wonderful, as we lingered and drank wine, then capped our meal off with an apple strudel, topped with vanilla ice cream. The whole space was so cool, including the cocktail bar downstairs, which is must-visit in my opinion. A highly memorable date night, and world's better than all the other restaurants around!

We came in on a Saturday during a snowstorm. Many reservations times opened up due to…read morecancellations. We arrived 10 minutes early for our reservations, the place was pretty empty however they still made us wait until 5 minutes after our reservation time. We had requested a window seat which quite a few were available and they tried to seat us elsewhere! Already I had a bad taste and I hadn't even sat down. After about 3 more minutes she seated us by the window. We were there for a friend's birthday celebration and wanted it to be special. Her husband told the server. My husband ordered the Worman's Manhattan. He really enjoyed the current infused rye whiskey in it. It added a very unique flavor to the drink. We were brought a complimentary chef's taste of a goat cheese on a small bagette and small glass of sparkling wine. My husband ordered the seafood pot pie and I had the French onion soup and winter spice cranberry salad. The soup was very good and flavorful but the salad was average and definitely not worth the price. My husband enjoyed the seafood pot pie. It was a very generous serving . He shared some with me. It was very rich and creamy. I didn't particularly like the mussels and clams still in their shells inside the" pie" however the pot pie is just pastry crust over a cast iron pan with the creamed sea food. After the meal we were given some stale macaroons with filling that tasted like frosting. There was No acknowledgement of my friend's birthday. We decided to walk down to see Harry's cocktail bar downstairs before calling our shuttle. The manager came into the bar in a bit of a hurried frenzy as we were walking out and asked if it was someone's birthday. We pointed to our friend and he told her happy birthday and then left?!?! Overall I was disappointed in the experience for the amount of money we spent.

The Cooking Nook is a cute little family-ran restaurant in Hollister, MO. I found this place on…read moreYelp when looking for a place to grab some lunch on our last Branson trip. We initially went to their old (closed) location in downtown Branson by mistake, but I called the number on the Yelp listing and got the address of their new location in Hollister. It was a quick ride over to the new building. When we arrived, we ordered at the counter and waited at the table for our food. Everything they were cooking smelled wonderful. Everyone was so kind and friendly. We all ordered meatball subs and WOW, they did NOT disappoint! The meatballs were phenomenal! They might be the best I've ever had. So delicious! If they weren't closed the next day, we would've been back for more. While waiting for our food, we were greeted by the lady who makes the meatballs. She was so nice. You can tell they all enjoy working there. There are photos of the family on the wall. It was really a nice, peaceful place to chill and grab a bite. It allowed us a chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Branson. The owner has a YouTube channel where she showcases her cooking if you want to check it out. Her cooking style is "FED" (Fast, Easy, Delicious): https://www.youtube.com/@MyCookingNookFEDUp. The restaurant and restrooms were very clean and tidy. There's a main dining room and 3 other rooms that branch off of the main dining area, so there's plenty of room if you have a few extra people with you. We are really looking forward to visiting again on our next Branson trip.

Absolutely deserve zero stars eggs burnt over spiced potatoes coosked on outside raw on inside…read moreplastic for broke trying to cut threw! English muffin soggy Pancakes flat and coffee like water

Our son ordered their wedding cupcakes from Sugar Leaf in 2019. (They were the best cupcakes…read moreever). We have been coming to the cafe ever since. The soup and sandwiches are freshly made and we usually order pastries to go for the following morning when vacationing in Branson. I had the chili and sandwich. The bacon turkey sandwich was extra special good. The chili had quite a few beans but the flavor was really delicious They are busy but the wait is minimal. We've always had great service. It's a cafe setting, clean with modern decor. Everything you'd ask for in a friendly cafe.

This place is a winner. I enjoyed my latte and my meal. The ultimate BLT and chicken rice soup…read morelived up to their reputation. I will definitely come back again.

I have only eaten here once sofar but plan to come back often. It is off the beaten path for sure…read moreand is behind a gated entrance but all you have to say is you are going to the golf course or Grill. It is a somewhat small clubhouse restaurant but the staff is super nice. The ambience is light and bright with everything being painted white and lots of windows for light. The menu has just about everything you could want and super good prices for what you get. It was something like 8 bux for my 2 eggs, hash, bacon and english muffin in a nice quiet setting. I hear they also do alot of karoke here from the locals we hang out with while in town.

We were looking for a different breakfast spot away from the strip and this came up on Yelp. This…read morewas actually at a golf course clubhouse but we felt very welcome. We got breakfast and it was great, prices were great. We sat outside where there is beautiful landscaping and scenery!

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.

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.