Side Chick Branson

Chicken salad was good, paired with tomato bisque soup, had some kick…read more Reuben was tasty, just the right mix of kraut and corned beef. Had soft music playing so you could actually carry on a conversation. Self service, although thy were helpful on exploring their menu.

My wife and I stopped here on a Tuesday afternoon after hiking. You order at the counter and then…read moreget a buzzer that alerts you when your food is ready. There was one person working the counter during lunch hour. Not a huge deal, but there were a few in front of us with more complicated orders. The inside is kind of like a generic cafeteria. Not a lot of decor and not very welcoming... just kind of odd. I got the hummus sandwich with pasta salad. The food was just kind of mid. The hummus was good, but the sandwich didn't have many veggies on it and the pasta salad was very bland. The restrooms here were also kind of grungy. Overall, it was just a very average place with odd vibes. Nothing particularly wrong with it, but I probably wouldn't return unless going with a group who wanted to try it. One good thing is that they do have plenty of vegetarian options and a gluten free menu (you have to inquire about that).

Smoked Turkey & Cheese

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Gettin' Basted

4.5(1.6k reviews)

0.7 mi

What a feast. The ribs are AWESOME! The dining area was…read moreinformal and rugged. Service was very attentive and throughout. I recommend!!

The vibe is a chill sports bar. Everyone working there is super nice! Helpful…read moreWith our questions about menu items. Full bar, , draft beer- even IPA's !! Food selection is unique and all the items sounded delicious!! Great place to eat!'

Breakfast tacos

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Heroes Tastes + Taps

3.9(141 reviews)

0.3 mi

Food was tasty. I had the farmhouse smothered chicken with roasted Brussel sprouts and fried corn…read moreon the cob. Wife had the fish and chips with a side of Mac and cheese. Service was good. They have a couple of TV's going.

We sat down hoping to get a flight of beers, but as we went down the list with our server it…read moreturned out every single one was sold out. We went through 3/4 of the taplist, and only one beer was available. What is the point of giving your customers a tap list when none of the taps are available? We decided to change strategies and go for an Old Fashioned. The server took our order then proceeded to ignore us for half an hour. Don't come here. There are no taps and there is no service.

Main Dining Area - Local Branson eatery on the main drag

Farmhouse smothered chicken

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Farmhouse Restaurant

4.1(775 reviews)

3.7 mi

The service and the food is amazing. There were power outages in Branson that shut down a number of…read morethe other breakfast spots so there was a little bit of wait but the rush didn't affect the quality.

Great home cooked food. Chicken fried steak was delicious…read more Homemade biscuits were to die for. Yummm

Main eating area

Blackberry cobbler

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Ruby Tuesday

2.8(113 reviews)

0.2 mi

We are spending 4 days in branson & stopped in for a late lunch & my sister & I had the Ceasars…read moreSalad & shared onion rings, her fiancee had triple smash burger & fries, we all loved it, Chris our server was the best, very attentive, great young man

Went there for their Tuesday specials, the worst food I've had in years. The buns were burnt. The…read moremeat was overcooked. I wish I would've had a two dollar Wendy's cheeseburger instead. Don't go there.

Endless salad bar!

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Local Flavor

4.5(247 reviews)

0.7 mi

This place has the best family environment and even has stage entertainment! We eat here every time…read morewe visit Branson! The servers are on point! The tenderloin sandwich and chicken fried steak are our favorite! GET THE VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE! p.s.- Shame in you James Boyd!

I chose the restaurant based on its 4.5-star rating. We arrived, and the parking lot was full. I…read morewas sure this was going to be good. Inside, we were handed a pager and told we may have a 20-minute wait. A very kind and pleasant young Black man readily offered up his seat to older patrons, spoke kindly, and did so at least twice. The wait was short. A kind, smiling young waitress took our initial order, and soon hot food began to arrive, even though the place was packed. A nice touch was the live solo country musician performing. I ordered fried green tomatoes, and my wife had the catfish basket. As I looked around, the helpings were large. No way I could eat all that! I noticed on Yelp that one could order the fish half size. Water and lemonade round out the entree. The fried green tomatoes were battered, flaky, and cooked well. But after eating a few, it was too oily. The catfish was done well but was too salty, as were the hush puppies. I've never drunk toilet water, but if I had, it surely would taste like the water I drank. No thanks. The water tasted bad even with the lemon. The restaurant didn't make the water. However, it desperately needs a filter--cudos to the kitchen and servers for plating and serving the food nice and hot. Now the bill. I noticed a 3.5% surcharge if you used a card. I was also shocked to find an additional charge of 1.99 because, according to the receipt, I was over 12 years old ordering a kids' meal. Wait, what! Less food, but an upcharge? Then another upcharge for substituting onion rings for fries. Now my final takeaway. I always ask myself, would I return for more? No, I would not. I try to judge the food first because there are "hole-in-the-wall" places that serve great food. Was the food seasoned? The food was, but when the salt is the main thing that stands out, it's just too salty. If so, what are you trying to hide? Last, they didn't even question whether we wanted dessert from the menu: just a smile and a goodbye from the waitress. I left a nice tip for the service and went on my way.

Catfish

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Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

4.1(144 reviews)

0.5 mi

We had lunch at Cheddar's today, and it was a fantastic experience!…read more I ordered the 8 oz. sirloin, and it was really good. The steak was cooked just right, seasoned well, and the quality of the meat was much better than a steak I recently had at LongHorn Steakhouse. The LongHorn steak was unfortunately a bad cut of meat--it was soggy and unpleasant, even though it was seasoned and cooked properly. When we brought our concerns to the general manager there, we didn't feel like the issue was handled very well. Our experience at Cheddar's was completely different. The server was amazing, attentive, and friendly, and the general manager was extremely nice and made us feel welcome. I highly recommend the 8 oz. sirloin at Cheddar's. Great food, great service, and a management team that genuinely cares about the customer experience. I'll definitely be coming back!

We have become sick and tired of going to a "nice" restaurant and dropping over a hundred bucks for…read moremediocre food. We are in Branson and after a show we wanted something to eat after a show. We chose Cheddars. It was very good. My fried chicken, gravy, and mashed potatoes was excellent. My wife had the vegetable plate and really enjoyed it. They bring a sweet cinnamon tart to the table right off. They were delicious. Again, the food was great, but even better...our server. Angelica was a treat with a beautiful smile. She was very attentive and pleasant. She is a student here from Romania. I wanted to give a big shout out to Angelica. We enjoyed our meal and walked out of there for 30 bucks.

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen - Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Santa Fe Spinach Dip is prepared with creamy cheese, topped with sour cream & served with freshly fried tortilla chips & a side of salsa

Our Honey Butter Croissants are baked to a golden brown and drizzled with house-made honey butter.

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Strawberry Texas Frozen Swirl: Frozen Texas Margarita swirled with strawberries.

Steamy Joe Cafe - Branson

4.6(464 reviews)

2.0 mi

The best breakfast! Super fast service with great gluten free options! They have a designated…read moregluten free toaster, so hard to find! We can't wait to come back! The view was amazing get here early for the best spot!

Hubby got the Stack and I ordered à la carte and it was just perfect! The view is amazing and the…read morefood was top notch. They are so friendly and accommodating. The pumpkin chai was soooo good and hubby got the peanut butter cup latte. Can't wait to try them for lunch!

London fog

Veggie omelet, pancake and French toast

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Hot almond Roca and cherry chai

Panera Bread

3.1(83 reviews)

2.0 mi

After coming back home to MO from The Northeast, this was a pleasant once in a while stop to remind…read moreus of what STL Bread Co. really was, and is.

Panera food usually always tastes the same however this location was out of onions for my…read moreMediterranean sandwich. I ordered the autumn squash soup and harvest salad. Staff were kind and patient while ordering. Clean atmosphere and not too busy which was nice to be able to find a table.

Hearty Fireside Chili & Rustic Baked Potato Soup

Kickin' Grilled Cheese & Creamy Tomato Soup Value Duet

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New Sandwiches

Carly's Healthy Cuisine

4.7(71 reviews)

3.6 mi

This place is a hidden gem. We were in town for 3 days and we visited TWICE!!! Everything was made…read morefresh, had amazing flavor and the staff was beyond kind. If we are ever in town again we will be back!!!

Wow, wonderful meal we had here. We had the Watermelon Tea w/ Coconut Bobba for a drink. I don't…read moreeat meat or use fish sauce. They made a Stir Fry Noodle dish with Tofu which was amazing! The wife had the Hand Pulled Noodle Soup w/ Tofu Mushroom base. Fantastic!! The owners here were very accommodating and kind, highly recommended eating here! I'm bummed I didn't take foodie pics

Spicy edamame and pot stickers

Veggie noodle stir fry. , they have vegan sauce if needed.

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Spicy beef noodle stir fry

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11 months ago

The tip factor was enough for us, we will never enter any establishment who decides what a tip should be. Thank You for this information.

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