In town for a special event and was looking for a non-chain place to eat. Stumbled across this…read moreplace, and for the most part, wasn't disappointed. The building has a long and colorful past, having been a church, an opera house, a bar, etc. We started with fried pickles. The wedges were decently sized and served with a ranch type dressing. Pickles were crisp and tasty, the ranch was decent (but not great). I had the grilled salmon (often a risky proposition), but I'm this case it worked out. It was a good sized piece that was well grilled, done but still flaky, firm but still moist. It doesn't come with anything so I added a side salad. My companion opted for the Hot Chicken sandwich. Looked to be about a 4oz breast dipped in hot honey sauce on a good quality bun, with cole slaw on top. Not the best sandwich ever, but pretty good. We decided to split a bourbon bread pudding (with added ice cream) for dessert. It was excellent! Only downside was that it was a little crisp around the edges. We probably won't be back in West Plains again, but if we are, I wouldn't mind coming back here again.

Apps, dinner and cocktails - excellent decision to drive 40 minutes to try Dev's. Would love to see…read morea seasonal cocktail menu!!!

We have our bi-annual fishing trip and always reserve 4 nights at our favorite restaurant. The…read morefood, service, and ambience are all Spectacular. I've enjoyed the fantastic filet (best ever), shrimp and scallop fettuccine, walleye, burgers,...keep going? The salads, vegetables, sides, and desserts have also been outstanding. I would give Whispering Woods Grill my very highest recommendation for the finest dining experience. Ron Lemm Downers Grove, Illinois

We had an amazing dinner here. I have alpha gal and they made sure everything i ordered would be…read moresafe for me, making modifications so my meal would be delicious and safe. Everything was tasty,hot, and delicious. Service was outstanding! It is worth the drive and the view us beautiful.

Wow, what an achievement. Somehow the food managed to be cold and overcooked at the same time. The…read morefries tasted like they had been sitting around since last week, and the service moved slower than a turtle carrying groceries. If disappointment was a restaurant, this would be it. Thanks for reminding me why I should've gone somewhere else. The restaurant looked like it had completely given up. Tables were dirty, the dining area wasn't well kept, and the overall atmosphere made me lose my appetite before I even started eating. Then came the food--which somehow looked worse than it tasted. The order wasn't even made correctly, and by the time I got it fixed, I was questioning why I stayed in the first place. I've had better meals from gas stations and vending machines. For the price, I expected something at least edible and served with a little effort. Instead, I got a meal that felt like it was thrown together at the last possible second. This wasn't just a bad visit; it was a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a decent meal.

The y have really made their 10.58 fish & chicken dinner is a joke . You get 2 chicken nuggets, not…read moretenders. The sides are small portions. A waste of hard earned money

You probably wouldn't think so out of a fish house but, they have the best cut ribeyes ever! Better…read morethan most steak houses. My husband and I have and family have eaten @Freds Fish House for many years. Their fish is delicious but their steaks are a hidden gem. So if you're not in the mood for catfish or seafood order a ribeye you won't be disappointed.

Been eating here for SOOO long!! Love every meal! Service is fast & reliable. The ambiance is…read moretypical fish house & there is NOTHING wrong with that!! Love FRED's!!

The food was delicious and it got out pretty quick. The waiter was attentive and it was all around…read moregood.

Ruby Tuesday had me questioning every life decision that led me through those front doors. I walked…read morein hungry and walked out feeling like I got personally disrespected by a plate of food. The place moved slower than a turtle dragging a refrigerator uphill. By the time I got my meal, I felt like I had aged three years. The food looked like it lost a fight before it even made it to the table. I took one bite and my taste buds started filing complaints. The fries were so sad they looked like they needed a motivational speaker. The burger was drier than a history textbook left in the desert. The whole experience felt like somebody asked, "How can we make mediocrity a business model?" and then built a restaurant around it. If disappointment had a headquarters, this place would be applying for the franchise rights. I came in expecting dinner and left with trust issues. My wallet got robbed harder than my appetite. The only thing that arrived hot was my frustration. One star. I'd rather eat gas station crackers while sitting in a parking lot than repeat this experience.

Probably the best beer selection in the area. You'll find great food, daily specials and…read moreexcellent service here. They also have the best and biggest chicken strips. The cozy atmosphere and homestyle cooking will keep me coming back.

Kind of a dive, but AMAZING garlic cheese curds and ranch dressing!!! Excellent service an friendly…read morestaff.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Fred's. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. The…read morehostess offered to have a corner booth by the window bussed for us immediately. It was taken care of very quickly by a hustling busboy. We were seated and greeted by our server, Cameron. He made drink recommendations and took our order. He was friendly, funny and engaging. Great server! The atmosphere was very inviting-clean, well-lit nicely decorated. Our food arrived and we could not have been happier. We both ordered the 3 pc catfish and were very satisfied. It was hot, crispy and perfectly seasoned. An overall great experience. Would highly recommend!

This place is Awesome! The view of the lake is breathtaking. The food is delicious. We ordered…read morecheeseburgers with slaw and JoJos. The taste was great. I did ask for the burgers to be well done and was told "all of our burgers are well done" by a very nice, professional young man. The burgers, while delicious were definitely short of well done. Fred's is so worth the trip I didn't give them fewer stars; things happen. We will be back and hopefully will have a better cooked burger when we do return.

They have the best cheese-sticks. I've eaten here several times. It's probably the best place in…read moreWest Plains. I make a point to go when I'm in town.

This was my first time coming to this restaurant. We didn't realize is was The night of Valentine's…read moreDay but we were still seated quickly! Our food took a while to show up BUT our server, Matthew was amazing! He made sure we got our appetizers and bread to hold us off until our main entrees showed. He very friendly and personable, even with all of the chaos going on. Once we got our food we were very pleased. It tasted AMAZING and the steaks were cooked exactly how we had requested. With the good food and amazing service by Matt, I'm not even upset that we had to wait. Well worth it!

My wife and I recently had lunch at Gaston's and loved everything. From the service to the classic…read moreview 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.

DO NOT EAT AT THE RESTAURANT!! This was the worst experience I've ever had. Went here for a…read morebirthday, 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.

We loved this family ran restaurant! 100% worth the drive out there. The setting as you pull in is…read morejust beautiful. Set on a man made small lake, the building is adorned with primitive antiques, and the views from the windows are just beautiful. The showstopper here has to be the homemade bread, YUM! The ribeyes were fantastic, thick cut and cooked to order. Was sad to hear they will be semi-closing soon, due to being a small family ran business. Keep a watch on their Facebook page for some farm to table type dinners coming up though! We will make sure to come back for those! Can't wait to try the catfish!

Everything! The best steaks ever!! Had to wait a bit to be seated, but well worth it. Loved the…read moregrilled zucchini!!