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    The Keeter Center

    4.6 (653 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    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.

    Dining room
    Ken P.

    Great customer service! The food was delicious. My grilled salmon was perfect. Served hot with grilled asparagus. Beautiful interior, great view of the school/farm. The meatloaf was lean and moist. Perfect. Note: we had mochas after dinner. Made with fresh cows milk. Can't get that at Starbucks

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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

    Erick W.

    Excellent food in a comfortable environment with plenty of space to relax, enjoy the large fireplace with a roaring fire with rocking chairs or easy chairs around the room for comfort before or after the meal. All the food is sourced locally and/or crafted locally and served by the students at the local college.

    Carrie A.

    Always a great meal at the Keeter Center. Everything tastes fresh and you can tell it's homemade. The serving staff is always great and the desserts are always fantastic!.

    Butters and Apple butter to go with the bread basket
    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.

    Naz K.

    This place is a gem, The Keeter Center has an awesome restaurant, they make everything in-house. Service was incredible, place is incredible clean/comfortable. Food was beautifully presented, you can taste fresh ingredients. All the food we ordered was seasoned to perfection, mashed potatoes were creamy and melted in your mouth. They also make delicious Ice cream

    My husband loved the Meatloaf Mignon. He substituted the grits for the potatoes.
    Debbie F.

    When traveling we always try to find something out of the ordinary. Dinner at the Keeter Centet fit that bill. It was EXTRAORDINARY! College of the Ozarks offers great programs to help their students pay their tuition. They can work in the restaurant, the hotel, etc. They have serve beautiful meals made from their farm to table. Homemade butters, jams, salad dressings were awesome. Our server, Charleigh, was welcoming and attentive. We loved hearing her story. In building is beautifully done with copper ceiling tiles, artistic furniture and stone work. The rustic design is not my mode, but it is gorgeously done! Our meals were amazing!

    Regine A.

    Coming here was an experience in itself. Knowing that students are the workers and preparing the food blew my mind. I was also blown away by their hospitality, professionalism, and high quality food. Stand out dishes were the meatloaf, carrot cake and sunrise drink. I would return just for those three items. Honestly, the menu is huge. I'd love to come back for brunch too. I believe brunch is only offered on Sundays. Oh, and the bread!!! Wow. It was so yummy. The rolls were baked to perfection, paired with three different homemade butters. Sooo good. I got the seafood pasta which had a very strong seafood taste. I don't think I'd order it again. It wasn't my jimmy jam. The restaurant is clean, organized and the views are awesome! We enjoyed walking around the hotel after and buying a few items from the gift shop. I highly recommend coming here!

    Carrot Cake
    Shawn V.

    This is ALWAYS a treat coming here! To grab cookies, ice cream and especially for meals. The students are always fantastic as they are the ones who serve and run the center. The center is absolutely breathtaking! The place always looks amazing. Service tonight was perfect! Addison was attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The Pork Chop was great taste but a bit dry. The Beef Stroganoff was amazing to the eye but was not piping hot nor over the top tasty. Their bread and fresh butter ahead of the meal was perfect (so good). Also perfect, was their homemade Carrot Cake!

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    Jake F.

    My second time at the keeter. Let me preface this review I love what the college stands for and its students. I've been to keeter two years ago and again this October. The food changes in quality were significant and it wasn't the best. My family and had a variety of entrees as well as appetizers. I was not impressed. The service is phenomenal and everyone is extremely friendly. It's white cloth dining is a good break in Branson. The restaurant has a log cabin feel and a lot offer. They sell homemade jams, has ice cream shop, and other handmade products.

    Shrimp and grits
    Melissa T.

    First time here and I loved it! The shrimp and grits were so rich and decadent. The pork belly sent it over the top. Husband got the chicken sandwich with pepper jelly. It looked really delicious but I don't think it was quite his vibe. Too saucy m/messy for him. Love the complimentary rolls and biscuits they serve. The butters were yummy too. Highley recommend!

    The Keeter Club
    John C.

    TLDR: The Keeter Center is a must-visit in Branson: phenomenal student service, lively (loud) rustic-elegant atmosphere, and those fried green tomatoes are legitimately life-changing. Burger and club sandwich were solid but not mind-blowing. Make a reservation and come hungry; 4.5/5, will absolutely return. My wife and I slipped down to Branson for a quick fall getaway and decided to treat ourselves to dinner at The Keeter Center, the student-run fine-dining restaurant on the College of the Ozarks campus. We'd heard great things, and it did not disappoint, mostly. First, a pro tip: Make a reservation. This place is legitimately hopping, especially on weekends. Walk-ins can face 45-60 minute waits, even in the shoulder season. AtmosphereThe dining room is one large, high-ceilinged space with warm wood tones everywhere, think elegant rustic lodge meets old-school tearoom. White cloth napkins, close-together tables, and a touch of dated charm give it character. It's cozy and "homely with class," but it is loud. Conversation from three tables away is perfectly audible. If you're looking for a quiet, intimate evening, this isn't it. If you enjoy a lively, bustling vibe, you'll feel right at home. ServiceOutstanding. Every server is a student, dressed sharply in white dinner jackets and black slacks, and they are on it, polished, attentive, and genuinely warm without being overbearing. Easily some of the best service we've had all year. The Food Fried Green Tomatoes - Hands-down the star of the entire meal. Perfectly golden crust, still-firm tomatoes, artful balsamic drizzle, a dollop of pepper jelly, and fresh greens on top. Every bite was an explosion of tangy, sweet, creamy, crunchy perfection. I'm still thinking about them weeks later. Order these. Trust me. House-made breads with trio of butters - Warm rolls and cornbread muffins served with plain, strawberry, and fresh apple butter. The strawberry butter was dangerously good; we may have asked for seconds (or thirds). Burger - Solid, not spectacular. Cooked exactly to order, fresh toppings, nice brioche-style bun. A perfectly respectable burger, but nothing that's going to redefine the genre. Club Sandwich - This was the one mild letdown. All the meats (turkey, ham, bacon) were piled in the center, so the outer edges were essentially bread and lettuce bites. Flavor was fine, bacon crisp, but the construction needed work. Fries on both plates arrived piping hot and well-seasoned, zero complaints there. OverallThe Keeter Center is a delightful experience wrapped around exceptional service, a charming (if noisy) setting, and a few absolute home-run dishes. We went light this trip, but the larger entrées coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic, next time I'm saving room for the chicken or the pork chop. And obviously another order of those fried green tomatoes. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Branson who wants a nicer-than-average meal with real personality. Just book ahead, lean into the energy of the room, and start with the tomatoes. You can thank me later.

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    Great people great food. As usual no complaints at all when in town again will return

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    Do they offer wine with meals?

    No alcohol is served here.

    Are mask still required?

    No masks required on my last visit.

    Do you have to have reservations or can you just walk up?

    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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