When we arrived, we were greeted by the owner. He was very nice to us and very accommodating. He…read moregave us quick direction on where to go and how it works. You order food on the left and get ice cream samples on the right. You can get ice cream samples upon request. The building is small and quaint. Still needs some repairs and cleaning in some areas, but not bad for the most part. Restroom is a one person room. Very small and also needs some repairs, but it wasn't bad. The building is kinda touristy and fun with the coloring and style. I'd love to see them swap out some of the small booths for more tables. They're much easier and more comfortable for larger people like myself to sit in. Now on to the food. Everything except maybe the hotdogs were frozen and just warmed up, but we expected that. The crinkle cut fries were cooked perfectly. They made my husband a cherry Coke and he said it was delicious, addictively so. The owner made it with Coke and maraschino, cherry juice, so I'm sure it' was good. I probably should've had a taste before he finished it. Our hotdogs and burgers were all overcooked quite a bit. The burger had no seasoning that I could taste. The hotdog I ordered had chili, cheese, onions, and jalapeños. They forgot my onions and jalapeños, but brought them after we reminded them. They also forgot my son's cheese on his fries and his side of ranch, but brought them after being reminded. The owner even made a comment when we placed our order that we might have to remind them to bring certain things out. He made it seem like the Cook doesn't remember to read the entire ticket when she's preparing the orders. The owner and his granddaughter, and occasionally the Cook, kept getting into little arguments about where things were and who should be doing what. It was really awkward and noticeable since it was so quiet in the restaurant, even with the music playing in the background, and some of the arguments were directly in front of us. There are definitely still some kinks to be worked out here. All in all, I don't know that we would seek this place out to intentionally eat here, but it's good in a pinch, if you're already in the area.

Stopped in this cute pink food/ice cream shop on our way home from Dolly's Stampede for dessert…read more Owner was there with two young men. All were so nice & accommodating. The husband said his strawberry malt was the best he's ever had & that's saying something. I got cookies & cream scoop on a cake cone. Prices were great too. Highly recommend!

So good. Forgot to take the pics first. Low key, casual environment. Friendly staff, food is fresh…read moreand hot. Will come again.

I don't have a lot to say about this place other than it was really good. I got their fish and…read morechips and it was spot on. My wife had the Cuban and she said it was good. They were very busy but they got us in. We sat in the very back. It was much quieter out there and less chaotic. It's a bar, so noise is to be expected. I'd eat here again.

This place was ALL good. The food was quite tasty, the service was excellent and the atmosphere,…read morewell... we were sitting out on the deck, looking at the lake. How could you get better than that? Easy access by boat.

This is a fun spot to have a bite to eat and feed animals! For just $1, you can feed turtles,…read moregeese, and fishies on the lake. Theres lots of seating inside and outside and a full bar with seating as well. The food was pretty good! My husband and I shared a chicken sandwich with fries. The plain cheese pizza was also yummy. I am docking off one star for service. We did come here with a group of 14 people, however, the service took a lot longer than it should've. We waited for our food for about 45 minutes - 1 hour. Good thing our appetizers came out quick.

Extremely friendly staff and very clean…read more My wife and I shared the fried bologna sandwich that came with a fried egg, lettuce, tomato onion, and a semi sweet roll. We also ordered their homemade chili. Both dishes were delicious. They also offer homemade desserts, such as blackberry cobbler, coconut cream, pie, large chocolate, chip cookies, and chocolate cake. We were stuffed from our lunch , so we'll give it a try next time. The restaurant also offers breakfast, which we are looking forward to try in the near future. It is a family owned business and we are very happy to support it.

4.5 stars! My…read morehusband and I are staying in an Airbnb not far from here for some rest and rejuvenation. We ventured out to find a place to eat, and we are so glad we stopped in! We were immediately greeted with a welcome. We had seen the interesting menu already, but were excited to see what we might order. The crab rangoons were so good, as were both our burgers and fries. It's definitely more of a home-cooked meal diner vibe, with friendly people and a relaxed atmosphere. We will be back.

My wife heard about this place on Facebook and wanted to go. I couldn't imagine going there to eat…read moreas I knew the place (I thought). To my surprise the place I knew had been torn down and a new building stood in its place. It has burgers, BBQ and breakfast. If you ever eat there once it will be a regular destination place to go eat. Keep in mind this is a convenience store / gas station / grill with Inside and outside seating. They also serve bloody Marys with bacon.

Food is Good and staff are friendly but they seem to always be closed. Is very frustrating to drive…read moreso the way down there to find them closed. Closed. Very early in the evenings was for a gas station and restaurant. And they have many residences that live near them that would use them.

Always a great place to eat. Saturday is the Fried Chicken special. It is a great meal. Be sure to…read moreget a dessert to go, cause you'll be too full to eat it there. Service is always great. And yes will be busy reading all the license plates from all over the country while you're there.

We camp in the area every summer holiday but we have never ventured south of Kimberling City for…read morefood. My wife and I decided to be different and I found this place. For the ambiance and atmosphere I would definitely rate it higher because it's definitely neat. However not much about our experience was good. The staff is friendly, but they were rather inattentive. We got seated right away and that was kinda the highlight. It took forever to get our order taken. Once we got it taken it was probably 30 minutes before we got the water we asked for. And I had to ask for that. The lady was very nice about it and apologized...I was hoping it would get better and we decided to maintain a good attitude throughout the experience. We ordered the BBQ combo platter. Two meats, two sides, and a slice of homemade bread. We went with brisket, pulled pork, beans, and coleslaw and shared it. The bread was the highlight of the meal...it was honestly really good. BBQ Beans were second. The coleslaw was nothing special but better than the meat. I'm confident the meat was refrigerated and "reheated" to serve it. The brisket was tough. In all fairness it had a decent flavor, but it wasn't hot nor was it tender. The pulled pork was literally ice cold in the center and didn't have much flavor. All in, it took over an hour to get our food. I think this place was probably a grand slam back in the day, but now it's just not good. We won't go back and I hate even saying that since the folks working seemed so nice. I'd say if you're going to try this place just be prepared. Maybe the fish special was good and maybe the desserts are good....but I know our Combo was not.

From the moment we arrived, the vibe was perfect -- laid-back lakeside energy with those gorgeous…read moreTable Rock Lake views. Whether you come by car or boat, this place just feels like the ultimate summer hangout. We sat outside and it was everything: breezy, scenic, and so relaxed. The food? Completely amazing. Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Generous portions, bold tastes, and that perfect "I need to come back and try more" quality. We left completely satisfied and already planning our next visit just so we can work our way through more of the menu. But the real star of the night was our server, Rachel. She was outstanding -- friendly, attentive, and genuinely fun. She checked on us at just the right times, made great recommendations, and somehow made the whole experience feel personal instead of just another table. You can tell she actually cares about her guests having a great time. Servers like Rachel are rare, and she completely elevated the whole night. Big Buoy's checks every box: fantastic food, incredible service, and that unbeatable lakeside atmosphere. If you're anywhere near Kimberling City or out on Table Rock Lake, do yourself a favor and stop in. We're already looking forward to our next visit -- and requesting Rachel again! Highly, highly recommend.

The food was hot / quick and a large portion The service…read moregiven to us by Jakobi was very good My friend has the Mac and cheese with Gouda with the generous portion of chicken tenders which were very crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. I had the bowl of cilantro rice / black beans / guac/ sour cream and blackened shrimp

Wow just wow. The food is fresh and ahhhmazing! We were put…read moreoff by a restaurant up the street and just happened to stop by and with an open mind we tried this spot. Wow just wow. Everything is FRESH! I would've taken a pic of my husband's BLT but it was about gone. It's sooooo good!

Great food, super sweet waitress, offered a whole pitcher of water for our pet on the dog friendly…read morepatio. Biscuits and sausage gravy was great but the best was the BACON. Thanks, Shirley!!

The service is top-notch. The indoor dining is in a beautiful, open-beamed room with windows to…read morelook out at the mill pond and waterfall. We had the bison chili on fry bread. It was a wonderful chili on fry bread with generous toppings. It's a great place to grab a bite while enjoying the natural world around you.

The atmosphere at Dogwood Canyon Mill and Grill is beautiful, but the food was disappointing for…read morethe price. It tasted like inexpensive food at premium prices, and we left feeling like we'd paid mostly for the setting. The service made the experience worse. Our hostess was rude when we asked to push tables together for our family, so we moved them ourselves. Later, we saw staff push tables together for several other families, which made her response to us especially confusing. We also overheard her complaining about us to the servers. That left a bad taste in our mouths and overshadowed what should have been an enjoyable meal. ATLEAST our server was incredibly understanding and sweet

Small country store, now named Millie jo's Call ahead and…read moremake sure it's open. Closed Sunday Monday and tuesdays. Excellent burgers and pizza. Several brands of beer. Close to Baxter camp ground and boat launch and rental. The little ones can color.EMAW

The name of this restaurant is actually Millie Jo's. It's located near Baxter Marina and Baxter…read morefederal campground. It has an interesting eclectic interior that is warm and welcoming. The service here is always friendly and efficient. The food is home cooking at its finest. I had the Millie's omelette for breakfast which was overflowing with deliciousness! The biscuits are exceptional. I highly recommend eating here! They also have groceries which is very convenient when camping because there's nothing else around!