My wife and I were up at the lake for a special event. We searched for a good place for breakfast. We found the Rusty Rooster. The place has limited parking because it always has customers. The people were friendly, the place was clean and bright. The service was fantastic, Thanks Hope! The best part was the food. I had the Spicy Rooster and my wife had the biscuits and gravy. The food was delicious and piping hot. If you are looking for a GREAT breakfast or brunch stop, this is it. Tell them Santa and Mrs Claus sent you! read more

The Rusty Rooster - The Spicy Rooster omelet with cheesy hash browns. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Never had a bad experience at Rusty Rooster (other than wait time - can be very busy). Great food & service

The Rusty Rooster is a fantastic brunch spot to check out near the Lake of the Ozarks. This breakfast restaurant features truly unique dishes and entrees. We ordered the pancake burrito: scrambled eggs with meat wrapped in a fluffy pancake instead of a tortilla. We also tried the cheesy grits and they were so good...we almost ordered a second one! The Rusty Rooster is a popular breakfast spot in the Lake of the Ozarks area and you might experience a wait on the weekend. Enjoy your breakfast at the Rusty Rooster! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Farmhouse breakfast was very good So was service Get on the waitlist using Facebook We eat here regularly read more

The Rusty Rooster - Farm House breakfast with sausage patties - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Wow! What a surprise, this place was packed on a Saturday morning when we stopped by and all the staff was so helpful, 20 minute wait was only 10. Everything was neat and clean with fun inspiration messages all around. Service was outstanding, Graham, our server was super knowledgeable of the menu and very helpful, you should request his section if you can! I was boring and got the biscuits and gravy with a side of home fries, my bride got the quiche and both were good. The breakfast burrito in a pancake and the Monte Christo looked outstanding as well. We'll be back for sure to try them out. You could definitely share a meal portions are very generous. Parking is a bit of any issue so come early if you want a spot. read more

The Rusty Rooster - Biscuits & Gravy with home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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I would drive to the Lake just to eat here again. I'm a breakfast fanatic and this place did not disappoint. Lots of delicious choices. Reasonable prices and - wait - a full bar?!! My server was friendly and knowledgeable- even reworking my very scattered à la cart items to make my bill more affordable. That was much appreciated! read more

Great friendly service! Food was delicious and arrived quickly. The Carmel Apple Toast was good almost like a dessert. Perfect if you have a sweet tooth. My husband got a omelette with hash browns and biscuits & gravy and had to get a to go box because it was more than he could eat. Only suggestion would be to add yummy coffees to the menu! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Carmel Apple Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Stumbled across the gem on accident on our way home from the Lake of the Ozarks. Food and service were amazing. Pancakes were a nice size and my steak quesadillas were amazing. read more

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Chicken and waffles. Order it. Service by ladies who originally made Party Cove famous . Only thing I didn't like was FOX FAKE NEWS on the TV read more

The food was great and our waitress was helpful and fun. She was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very quick with our drinks and food. It's not in a large location, so they do try and turn the tables quickly to accommodate more people. This is a great place to quickly eat breakfast and move on with your day. read more

The Rusty Rooster - Chicken and Waffles, their classic dish - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

First thing is when you walk in the ambience is so homey, the decorations are fresh yet still give a farm house feel; and the people so friendly & pleasant. It appears to be a local hang out as well as an amazing place for those passing through. 4 years in a row voted the best restaurant in the area. Thats a pretty great achievement! I love that there is a full bar along with coffee, kombucha( flavors fresh from the tap that you can get in to-go bottles in various sizes. They also sell a THC/Lions Mane beverage that promises a nice time. ( I bought the bottle @ $75 ) Now for the food; I ordered a ham cheese and onion omelette and chose an English muffin and a side of fruit. The omelette so so fresh and fluffy with the cheese shedded on top and the ham n onions cooked perfectly inside and piping hot. Fruit was very fresh. The menu has options for EVERYBODY from meat lovers to vegan/vegetarian. Everything I saw come out of the kitchen just made me hungry to try more dishes! I would love to go back and try the Crab Eggs Benedict made with REAL crab meat! Also the biscuits and gravy looks so appetizing! I would definitely drive the 3 1/2 hours back to eat there again! The service was spectacular with any of the staff willing to help make your visit the best. I really enjoyed everything about this place and highly recommend it! Thanks for a great breakfast! read more

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The Rusty Rooster is my favorite brunch spot in the LOTO area! Great service, cute decor, and the food was top notch. Loved: the Mother Clucker. I added their aioli on the side and put it on my hasbrowns, which were so good. The bacon jam is definitely the highlight of the dish. Liked: it gets busy, so I recommend getting on the waitlist before getting there. We got on the waitlist and were immediately seated when we arrived which was great - so plan ahead read more

The Rusty Rooster - Mother Clucker - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Out of everywhere we ate during our long weekend in Lake of the Ozarks, the Rusty Rooster was our highlight. After witnessing hustling and bustling inside this restaurant upon entering we were already convinced we would walk away satisfied. The wait was about 20-30 min during peak breakfast time, but luckily we snagged a couple chairs at the bar. Service was attentive, efficient and friendly. It was actually quite entertaining watching the controlled chaos of the restaurant play out from our seats at the bar. They clearly know what they are doing here and it was only more so confirmed once the food arrived. I ordered the farmhouse platter and everything was delicious. I even ate the eggs, and I don't usually like eggs! We also ordered the biscuits and gravy and that received the nod of approval. I have a feeling that no matter what you order they do it right here. Great spot. Will definitely go out of my way to visit when in the area again. read more

The Rusty Rooster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Busy place, but well-organized and efficient wait list system! The food was beautiful, bountiful and delicious! The biscuits and gravy....fluffy biscuits, sausage in the gravy, 3 biscuits and gravy $6.99!!!! We also had The Mother Clucker which was like two full waffle slider breakfast sandwiches.... beautiful blend of sweet and savory. Hard to eat, it was a big one!! Somehow we managed and only had to take one home! Waitresses and staff were so friendly and welcoming! Great place! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Biscuits and gravy, side of eggs and sausage and The Mother Clucker. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Place was super fun! Everyone was over the top friendly. Despite being very busy during breakfast, the food came quickly after we ordered. All of it was great! Our server Candice? So friendly! If we're ever in the area again, we'll be back! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Belgian waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Googled brunch and the Rusty Rooster popped up. I love the name, so breakfaat here was a no brainer. The wait was 30- 45 mins, but the bar area is first come firat serve. While we waited we enjoyed Mimosa's. We ended up sitting in the bar area and now I know why the wait list was long. We started with one biscuit and gravy. The biscuit was large and dluffy and no need for me to add salt to the gravy, which normal I do. I got the pancake burito with potatoes. It ended up being 3 meals for me... it was gigantic and delicious. The meni said bacon, but I think it was sausage mixed in the egg, which I liked better. Hubs got the Mother Clucker. I wasn't sure exactly how he was going to get it in his mouth. Je tried, but ended up.using utensils. The prices were very reasonable and althiugh they were very busy and a little shorthanded they took excellent care of us. A definite must if you are in the area. read more

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I was in Lake Ozark for a week filming a movie and ended up at The Rusty Rooster for breakfast three times -- and I can honestly say it became one of the highlights of my trip. The food is beyond delicious (every plate felt like the perfect start to the day), but what really stood out was the warm, welcoming atmosphere. Huge shoutout to Kale, Emily, and Jimi for their friendly service -- they made me feel right at home every single visit. And a massive thank you to Angela for not only her kindness but also the adorable Rusty Rooster merch (I couldn't resist!). If you're in Lake Ozark, do yourself a favor and stop here for breakfast. Amazing food, even better people. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Great selection on menu for breakfast or lunch. I had the shrimp and grits and it was very very good. Large portions. Quality food. Very fast service but we were visiting at a slower time of season for the lake. The server was great. We enjoyed it very much and will be back. read more

Such a cute place! We were told we would have a 25 minute wait, but were seated within minutes. I had a delicious mimosa to start. I ordered a bacon, ham and cheddar quiche that came with a muffin (I got lemon) and fruit. All of it was good. My husband ordered the meaty meatlovers omelette with hash browns and a biscuit with a side of gravy. He said the omelette was delicious and the meat portions were generous, the hash browns were amazing and the biscuit and gravy was just ok. We will definitely come back! read more

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Great Service, clean and super friendly, everything super fresh, a great country breakfast place. Old school read more

The Rusty Rooster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Our first time at the Rusty Rooster, but certainly not our last. Fast and friendly service! The ambiance was looking toward the holidays and a lot of fun! The food was delicious! The hashbrowns portion was huge and they were some of the best I have ever had with fried onions and cheese. I had the Benedict, my husband had the spicy omelet, both were soooo good! The generous portions caused us to need to go boxes. read more

Came here on the 5th for some breakfast and it was packed! We had a big party so we had a wait but it was more than worth it! Our service was great and the breakfast was good too! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

The Rusty Rooster is a great place. We went for breakfast and then another time for lunch. Both times the service was excellent and the food was really good. We had french toast and sausage gravy with biscuits for breakfast. Lunch we had Reuben sandwich and cheese curd burger. I would highly recommend going to this restaurant - well worth it! read more

I had an omelet. The omelet was good, the hash browns were rubbery. Not what I expected. Wife had the pork tenderloin which she said was good. Will try again and see if it was just an off day. read more

Great breakfast, wasn't too sure about it but when we entered I knew this is it and I was right, food was great the atmosphere was good and the service was great. read more

About a 35' wait Sunday mid-morning but so worth the wait! Guests are provided a little 'tracker' which tracks the number of guests waiting in line and your place in line. Wait time is updated as guests are seated. While waiting, checked out the cute items for sale, our favorite slogan being, "Rise and shine, Mother Clucker!' Our server was very friendly and attentive. The food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time and arrived hot. All of our food was seasoned so nicely and the portions were large! We unsuccessfully tried eating only half of our food and boxing the rest for take home. We didn't imbibe in the Mimosas but they looked delicious! Next time! An all-around 5-Star experience! Highly recommend! read more

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The Mother Clucker looked amazing and delivered on flavor -- crispy waffles, savory bacon, perfectly runny eggs, and a solid hash brown on the side. A fun and filling twist on breakfast. Only downside: the wait for the check was longer than expected, which took away from an otherwise great meal. This place gets really crowded. read more

The Rusty Rooster - Mother Clucker - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

This place is so delicious! The portions are huge and the service is fantastic! Thank you for making great food and thank you Hope for great service! Can't wait to come back and with the family! read more

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Ok yall. First off the Lake Water Mimosa is a tropical delight. The place is brightly lit and servers are equally bright!!!! The shrimp and grits !!! Our server Julie was absolutely amazing!!! read more

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Awesome spot! Stopped in for breakfast this past weekend and grabbed a spot in the bar area. Ordered an omelet which came with hasbrowns and your choice of toast. Perfectly cooked and huge portions! Had to try the famous cinnamon roll and it didn't disappoint. It's probably at least a pound- it's huge and delicious. Service was wonderful as well. Great place for breakfast!! read more

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would. My all time favorite breakfast place. Every time I walk into this restaurant I feel like family. They are all so welcoming. I like everything on the menu, but my all time favorite is the stuffed French toast. My boys love the biscuits and gravy. I always send everyone who ask about breakfast to The Rusty Rooster!!!! read more

This place did NOT disappoint! Everything ordered was fantastic, their cooks get the food out QUICK, and the service is on point. The staff is friendly and attentive. I had the Spicy Rooster omelette...MmmmMmmm! My family each enjoyed their meals, and everyone commented on how awesome the hash browns were. Oh yes, we'll DEFINITELY be back! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

What a gem! Incredible food. And everyone could not have been nicer or more attentive. Wonderful folks. Loved the eggs Benedict and my daughter raved about their biscuits and gravy. Can't wait to go back for some of their sweeter offerings. read more

Service was amazing - super packed due to the Rally and the wait was not bad for the large amount of people wanting to eat here. Tricia was a wonderful server and the food was delicious! The chicken fried steak - wow so good. Gravy was perfect - the breading on the steak was perfect stayed delicious all the way through and their biscuits - perfect! Will for sure be back every time I come through here!! read more

This place is great! We all ended up sharing because literally everything looked SO good! Service was good, food was killer. The Eggs Benedict was great. My wife has the chicken fried steak (hand battered when ordered, not frozen) and it was about the best we've ever tried. read more

The Rusty Rooster - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

This place was absolutely great. From the staff that greeted us to our waitress it was an awesome experience. The inside is decorated really nice and the selection of food options was very wide. The food came fast, hot, and tasted amazing. My wife had one of the special breakfast drinks and she said it was very good. If you only eat breakfast out one time when you're at the lake it should be here. It gets crowded very fast so be there when they open or plan on waiting. read more

First off, HOLY sh**t!!! Mom and dad order the pancake burrito! Hey maybe someone can tell you that you don't need two of them and 'rents could have split it. Dad hasn't stopped popping since 9am and it's 9:30pm as I submit this review. The burrito itself was as big as one of dad's epic turds after a weekend of drinking a case of Busch light and eating pork chops. read more

Food was fabulous, service quick and top notch! Definitely a great place to go for brunch when you're at the Ozarks! read more

The Rusty Rooster - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Food was great, service was fast and staff was great. Will be back next time in the area

Absolutely Amazing! Well worth the wait of 25 mins. Food was delicious, service was great!