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    The Keeter Center

    4.6 (674 reviews)
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Sara F.

    No visit to the college of the Ozarks is complete without visiting the Keeter Center. The food is absolutely amazing. The students working there and waiting the tables are eager to share their stories with you. All the food is farm to table with dairy cows being raised on site. Save room for dessert because it is out of this world. The prices are a little on the higher side, but the experience makes it all worthwhile. Also remember, all money made helps offset the tuition cost for these students as they do not pay tuition rather they work in order to get their education. The views from the dining room are amazing. Be sure to notice the details, including the beautiful ceiling. Our experience was perfect and we have recommended this to strangers and friends alike.

    Paul G.

    A beautiful facility and great Lodge, the students that run the restaurant provide top-notch service. We found the food to be too busy. I had the duck and it had very sharp flavors that in my opinion did not go together. I had the fried green tomatoes. The thick cornbread coating was very dense. It was drowning in sweet jam and sauce. The tomatoes themselves inside of their concrete like casing were crunchy and tangy. From now on, I will stick with the basic dishes and look out for any weird fruits, nuts or sauces added

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    Larry B.

    The food was excellent. A bit different having tomato in a Cesar Salad but fresh and flavorful. My turkey and pork club was a great choice with a great flavor combination. Our waitperson was not aware our table had been assigned to them and seemed a bit flustered. Our drink orders were taken followed by our meal order. They didn't seem to recover entirely from the rough start. The dinning room seemed to have a few too many tables. Neither we nor the waitstaff were able to access all areas of our table.

    Hummingbird cake
    Phil P.

    Beautiful view. Upscale rustic decor for the interior. Students staff the place. Service was slow but very pleasant server and helpful with menu questions. Too hungry initially and forgot photos of salad and entree. The peach and burrata salad was a nice mix of greens paired with salty bacon and sweetness of peaches which made for a delightful dish. Shrimp and grits was well executed, nice portion of both shrimp and bacon. Excellent seasoning, warm and filling. Tried the hummingbird cake which was also well done. Entire meal was gluten free!!

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    Linda O.

    Located on the College of the Ozarks campus is this culinary secret. The Keeter Center is a student run restaurant that prides itself in superior service and home cooking. We came for lunch on a snowy day and were blown away. Our server Harley was exceptional. Friendly, informative and oh so professional! We had the most delightful experience. The food was delicious and the service first class! The dinning room gave off a rustic Ozarks feel. Everything is homemade right down to the jellies and ice cream! If you plan to visit MAKE RESERVATIONS! The secret is out and this place gets busy

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    David B.

    So keep in mind these are students earning their tuition or working since there was no tuition. The service was okay with minor goofs of starting position to remember who had what but not a big deal. Drinks were refilled timely and check back after 2 minutes was right on the money. Served from the left and cleared from the right was followed and done seamlessly. The food was good but not wow! The bread they deliver pre-meal is really good. A variety of raisin biscuits and dinner rolls are really fantastic along with the butter, strawberry butter and apple butter choices. Stroganoff was also not served warm and flavors were good but not great. Corn fritters, uhh not very good at all. Consistency was great but again not a wow factor. The ambiance is just gorgeous and you have to come and see the place. A beautiful dining room with a huge fireplace and floor to ceiling wi does overlooking a spectacular landscape. I can imagine after a big snow storm that view would be amazing. Overall you do have to come and experience this place, the people and the food. We all really enjoyed our time and we will come again. Maybe just for dessert because they looked delicious.

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    Carol K.

    If you are looking for a special evening out you won't be disappointed with the College of Ozarks dining room at the Keeter Center. First of all, the space is a lodge and beautifully massive. It's like taking a trip back in time. Home cooked food. No alcohol. Students run everything. We only noticed one gentleman who appeared to be the supervisor. Our server was a hospitality major from Illinois. She was very friendly and attentive. Several gluten free options. My husband had the meat loaf and I had chicken fried steak. Both were delicious. Soup was tomato bisque and appetizer was smoked salmon crostini. The bread and butter options are worth the trip. Hummingbird cake was perfect ending. We left with plenty of leftovers! Parking lot in front of the Keeter Center is huge. The lobby is worth extra time.

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    Adelia S.

    Best place to eat in Branson! If you go to eat anywhere make sure it is here! The service was outstanding! Our waitress was so kind and very attentive. The food was perfectly cooked and had so tons of flavor. We had the steak and prime rib. The restaurant is so clean and very beautiful. Great view of the college. Overall 10 out of 10!

    Kelly M.

    Visiting from Florida, we were told about this Farm to Table restaurant. It's a beautiful rustic lodge setting with an elegant flare. Students working their way toward graduation are eager to serve with professionalism and charm. (Congratulation to our server Thomas who graduates in a couple of days). The food was uniquely created and stylishly severed. We even enjoyed the flavorful and creamy ice cream in the lobby.

    Pam W.

    This was a highlight of our trip to Missouri. The College of the Ozarks campus is absolutely beautiful with so much stonework, colorful flowers, and water features. Of special note is the monument commemorating 9/11. We enjoyed visiting the stained glass shop and the basket weavers. There are many shops where you can buy products, many of which are handmade by the students, and no visit is complete without a meal in the dining room. The students work in the restaurant, and our server, Easton, was very friendly and we really enjoyed talking with him. This was also some of the best food we had on our trip. The meatloaf I enjoyed was bacon wrapped and topped with pepper jelly ketchup. It was chef's kiss delicious! My husband enjoyed the day's special of schnitzel with potato cakes and said it was wonderful. We also enjoyed a visit to the creamery before we left and shared a double scoop of raspberry mascarpone ice cream that was cool, creamy, and so yummy! If you have the opportunity don't miss out on a visit to the Keeter Center. You will be so glad you stopped by!

    Grandson loved his tea.

    We have never been disappointed with anything at the Keeter Center. We've stayed here in the past and absolutely fell in love with the turn-down service of warm cookies and cold milk. They also used to host a Sunday brunch that nothing else in Branson could even come close to rivaling, in my opinion. On this most recent trip, we had a waitress who rivals any server we've ever had. Rainbow was amazing! She interacted with us like she was our best friend and was completely on top of our service the entire time. Our food and desserts were perfect as always.

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    Missy V.

    Our server was fantastic, he was kinda shy but he really worked to be social and friendly with all his tables. I really enjoyed him and our experience. He did a great job answering our questions and if he didn't know he found out. The food was really great! The portions were big two of us shared the chicken salad sandwich and pasta salad. It was plenty of food! That way we had room for some of the amazing ice cream! Do not skip the ice cream! The ice cream was really good. Best birthday cake ice cream I have ever had. I really enjoyed the dark chocolate too. Do not skip the keeper center or school! Such a great experience.

    AMAZING pork belly po boy- must get!
    Angel I.

    Wonderful gem in Branson that run by the Ozark college and seems to be fully operated by students from the baking and cooking to the management and serving. The dining hall is beautifully adorned with cabin-esque motif and overlooks the campus and mountains. The menu has a great variety and notes items that are made by the students (e.g. butters and cakes). Their complimentary, fresh made bread basket with three types of butters was a fantastic start to the meal. We ordered the mushroom soup, the pork belly sandwich w/ fries, and the shrimp and grits. I will say that the pork belly po' boy was one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in my life! I almost stayed in town longer on the second day just to order it again. The pork belly was smoky, tender, and sweet and paired so well with the grain mustard, pickled onions and arugula -- superb balance of flavors. My husband also noted the shrimp and grits was some of the best he's ever had. The shrimp and pork belly in the dish were perfectly cooked and the Cajun spices were well balanced. And we have to tell you to try their fresh desserts. The brown butter chocolate cake was a special ending to the meal. This is an excellent stop and our student server provided excellent service - they're doing a great job there and is a highly recommended of ours during your stop during your visit to Branson.

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    This place is a must. Best dinner we had by far while visiting Branson. Also the college as a whole is amazing

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    Is there a children's menu?

    Thank you for your inquiry. We do offer a children's menu in a restaurant. When you are seated, please just notify your server.

    Do they offer wine with meals?

    No alcohol is served here.

    Are mask still required?

    No masks required on my last visit.

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    You can walk in for lunch 11-4 but for dinner 430-745p, reservations are required.

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    “We continue to come back every year we are in Branson for vacation or on a day trip from a couple hours away.”

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    BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS BEDBUGS This is the…read moreworst Hampton Inn I have ever stayed at, and I have been a Hilton member for over 20 years. I booked this room well over a month ago and requested a very clean and quiet area room on the 1st or top floor. They did not have either and put me on the 3rd floor. I checked in for a five-night stay. I woke up on the second morning with bedbug bites all over my upper body. I informed the front desk, and they checked the room and found an infestation behind my headboard. They moved us from room 310 to 424 and took one night's charge off our bill. I asked for and got an incident report from the front desk and filled it out. The following day, I went to get it signed and was very rudely helped(?) by the Assistant. Mgr. (Kimberly Dixon). She grabbed the form and scribbled on it so hard that it ripped the form, and she just tossed it back to me. I decided to cut our trip short and check out a day early. Now, after I got home, I checked my credit card account, and they charged another $219.20. I immediately called the hotel to see what the additional charge was for. The front desk person I talked to said she did not know and to call back the next day to speak with the manager. A few minutes later, she called me and said the charge was for damage to the headboard caused by rubbing alcohol. I called the assistant manager the next day, and she said the same thing. She said that I sprayed rubbing alcohol on the headboard, damaging it. I asked her how she knew I sprayed alcohol. At first, she said she had a video recording of it, and I asked her if the hotel was recording my room. I asked her multiple times if my room was recorded. Then she started to change her story, saying that the housekeeper watched me spray. No way that happened since I always have the do not disturb sign on the door. And then she changed her story yet again that the housekeeper said that the headboard did not have any spots on it. She then stated that there would be no refund of the $219.20 and then hung up the phone. I came face to face with the manager and other desk personnel daily, and no one bothered to ask how I was doing or if I needed additional care. I have never suffered from bedbugs in my life, but I am still suffering from the itching and inflammation with mentally and physically exhausted from the entire experience. This is absolutely unacceptable and will not pay the $219.20 without any proof.. I have suffered, and this has caused me to shorten/ruin my trip. The managers and front desk personnel are very unkind, rude, and unprofessional. The appearance of the hotel is below Hampton Inn's standards. Would put -Stars if I could.

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    Staying at Camp Long Creek at Big Cedar Lodge was such a memorable experience and the perfect mix…read moreof luxury and nature. From the moment we arrived, the property felt peaceful, secluded, and absolutely beautiful, with breathtaking views of Table Rock Lake all around us. The scenery alone made the stay feel special. Our accommodations at Long Creek were cozy, spacious, and beautifully designed. I loved how it had that upscale cabin feel--rustic and charming while still feeling comfortable and modern. The bed was very comfortable, the space felt clean and inviting, and waking up to the quiet lake atmosphere was incredibly relaxing. One of the best parts of staying at Long Creek was the privacy. It felt more peaceful than the main lodge, making it perfect if you want a quiet getaway while still having access to all the amazing amenities at Big Cedar. The pool area was gorgeous and relaxing, and being so close to the marina made lake activities super convenient. Whether you're traveling as a couple, with family, or even for a group trip, there's plenty to enjoy. Guests often highlight the privacy and scenic setting as major perks.

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