Embers was a really great place to stop at while vacationing in Branson. Chile vibe when you walk…read morein. Veteran owned. Clean place. Humidor was well stocked a. Picked up a few goodies to take back home and thank god the Missouri tobacco tax is not so bad.

What a great cigar lounge! The wife and I visited recently. Great selection of sticks to choose…read morefrom. But the best thing was the probation old fashioned!

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.

Remember: visiting this place allows individuals to smoke outdoors, not indoors…read more Another thing to remember: it's not because they are being inconsiderate. There are laws/rules in place when it comes to smoking indoors in Springfield. Now that's out the way, I've been here a few times and love to visit. Grabbing a drink from the bar and setting up my cigar box outside on the front patio is the best way to watch the world go by. Coming by on a Friday and Saturday night, never meeting a stranger, having a great chat with the bartender and other patrons is what makes the entire experience worth it. I have never had bad service here. After I leave here, there are a couple of places very near by to grab a bite before or after. It's a great experience for locals or visitors to come, hang out and get a taste of the city while being able to relax and enjoy yourself. Swing by. It's the perfect neighborhood stop.

Staying in Springfield and want to have a drink, some good appetizers or a cigar? Check out tabak…read moreco! Sadly the city of springfield makes you smoke outside, but I lucked out to some amazing weather and enjoyed several cigars out front on the patio. If you are a bacon lover then try their candied pepper bacon appetizer or the bacon tacos! Cody makes a pretty mean old fashioned also. Stop by and check them out! Support a good local business that offer good quality service.

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

Andy was great and so personable. We were traveling from IN to TX and stopped for the night…read more Husband got the Schoolhouse burger with fries-delicous burger and tasty fries. I chose the JOBLT and salad with blue cheese dressing. The tangy sauce on the BLT was awesome and went well with the Mother's Mo State Lager. The blue cheese dressing was perfect. I would definitely stop here again!

This place isn't what it used to be. Here's my latest visit details:…read more- Full Ride Burger - This is decent with the sharp cheddar and marinated onions....but so overcooked, the meat is so dry. - Pepperoni & Cheese balls - The first batch came out with cold inner filling. The second batch came out with an overcooked outside. These could be good for what they are...but simple execution lacks. - Wedge Salad - never had one of these with balsamic all over it. Way too much. Then, no actual dressing and sole blue cheese chunks. I ate it....but sure got tired of the odd balsamic taste. Rasta Pasta - edible but not the good flavor it used to have. Fries - This place used to have the best fries. Well, now, door out of the bag double coating fey version. Uhm....no...notta...not special at all like they used to be. Any number of the old Grad School location menu items...no longer available. Not a place I need to go any longer. Unfortunate....as again....it used to be a killer place.

Chicken wrap and boneless wings are amazing! Clean, chill atmosphere and outside seating. Cold beer…read moreis a plus! Mikey is such a great GM! He answered all our questions and was so knowledgeable with whiskeys! Don't pass this place up!

Ordered online. Website said it would be ready at 12:10pm and I'm still waiting as of 12:36pm-- I…read morewould've left by now if I hadn't already paid online in advance. Clearly understaffed. Entire bar is filled with patrons and the bartender is nowhere to be found, serving other guests somewhere else. Drinks need refilled, people waiting to order.

Downing Street Pour House is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is always really good, and…read moresome of my favorites are the salmon, the Black and Blue Burger, and their salads. They also have a kids' menu, even though it is not listed on the regular menu, which is nice to know if you are bringing children with you. The staff is always awesome, friendly, and welcoming. I also love that the restaurant is located inside an old historic hotel, which gives it such a cool atmosphere -- and maybe even a few ghost stories. Overall, it is a great spot with good food, great service, and a fun historic feel. I definitely recommend checking it out.

When we were seated, we were shown to a smaller room next to a group of men that were having a good…read moretime. (But also being very loud). My wife asked if it would be okay if we sat on the other side of the restaurant. The waitress put a nasty look on her face, and walked us to the other side of the restaurant and dropped the menus on the table. We walked out. Too many other places to try out. Vote with your wallet.

Went here with my daughter and the pizza balls, burger, and fries were all a 10/10. The dry sauce…read moreis also amazing. If you're looking for a good burger you won't be disappointed! Waiter was great and the patio was perfect.

I've gone to this place....since it opened on Jefferson St. Now on Walnut St....I'll sum up my…read morethoughts on the place: - Full Ride Burger: It's still awesome and has a great taste....with the sharp cheddar and bacon topping it off. Oh, the marinated and caramelized onions...excellent. I go double cheese...as it does run off and out of the burger. Now, where this place has ruined the near best burger experience in town: The Fries. They do not do the hand cut fries and that certain seasoning they put on them in the past. The fries were killer and the taste was fantastic. But no....they've gone to some Sysco pre-fab fry....that frankly....is lousy. They potato doesn't even have a real potato taste. My final thought: Go to Lindbergh's for the absolute best burger and fry combo in Springfield. They fry the burger in duck fat - any more questions about how good it'll be?! That's right, Lindbergh's on Commercial St.

My mother and I had a great experience! We arrived pretty much right at closing time and Brandon…read moreopened his doors for us and was super hospitable! He was very knowledgeable about all the products, the business, and the local scene. We bought some of their coffee, moonshine, and bourbon. The butterscotch moonshine is out of this world and mixes great with a fresh brewed cup of their coffee!

A somewhat hidden new distillery, has truly Ozarkian back in the woods vibe. Owner is THE most…read moreknowledgeable & fascinating chemical engineer ever. His precision shows in every one of his astonishing liquid orchestrations. Gotta stop here if you savor the best of liquid spirits.