Food was WAY TOO GOOD service SUPER NICE and and ambiance was just amazing! We honestly had to wait for like 35 minutes but it was really worth it, I totally understand the wait the place was packed and you can really tell how good it is! read more

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

Went on a Sunday morning at 9:30 so we had a 45 minute wait for a party of 5. The hashbrowns with cheddar cheese made the pain of the wait like childbirth--(almost) forgotten. Divine! My husband ordered the Spicy Rooster omelet not realizing the quantity of green bell peppers that would be included. He anticipated poblanos or jalapenos so that was the only disappointment but perhaps we didn't read the menu close enough? Service was great. Looking forward to the day when they are able to expand to a larger space to accommodate all their fans and minimize the wait for weekend brunch. OH! and if you do go there on a day with people waiting outside, please be considerate and enjoy your meal and haul *** read more

If you are looking for a delicious breakfast spot, this is it. There is a bar available or ample inside seating. Let's talk about options for all ages. There be a slight wait time due to the popularity. Who doesn't enjoy a drink with brunch. Our servicer was able to answer questions & make recommendations. If you are visiting the Lake of the Ozarks, stop by for the best chicken & waffles, pancakes or omelette. read more

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Had breakfast here today and Kolton was our server and it was a 10/10 experience! Great food and great vibes!

Our favorite waiter works here. He works at three establishments in the area Services impeccable. The food was fantastic and you must get the muffin. It was the best muffin or soft butter I've ever had. read more

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Food & service were great. Biscuits and gravy are a must have! Would definitely return read more

The Rusty Rooster - Mimosa flight, biscuits and gravy, and shared Chicken Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Was a long wait time, but the food was great and super quick to be brought out! I'd recommend getting online and joining their waitlist before arriving read more

The Rusty Rooster - Stuffed French toast, hashbrowns and bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Prices posted here sandwich was $10ish, they are more now $15 ish. We waited a short period ( we were there on a Thursday @1130. The wait staff was attentive ( they even asked about food allergies, which we do have before we said anything). It appears to be a very busy and popular place. read more

Great food and a fantastic waitress. We had four people in all four of us enjoyed our meals.

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

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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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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The Rusty Rooster is a cute brunch place decorated with cowhide booths and rooster and cow decor. My husband and I both had breakfast which was excellent! His hashbrowns were browned to perfection. I had the quiche with a warmed blueberry muffin which was very tasty. read more

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

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

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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HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place!! Amazing staff, the food was on point and over all made us want to come back and try like 8 other things on the menu tbh. It was cozy but trust me, GET THERE EARLY. read more

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

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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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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

OMG! Found the Rusty Rooster on Yelp while on a short stay at the Lakes. Luckily we sat down right before the rush, because this is obviously no hidden treasure. The staff was more than friendly. But the food! THE best pancake I have had in my 72 years! So so good. And our other choices were not only equally delicious but generous! Will come every time I am in the area! read more

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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Amazing for everything. Neat place decorated to perfection. Food was awesome. Recommend highly.

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

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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

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 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

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

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

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

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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