44 Best American Restaurants near Blue Eye

“The Hop Diner is the best place in Blue Eye MO. I must stop for Lunch or an early dinner. Pizza, wings, and of course French Fries. And the Best Milk Shake in Southwest MO. You won't be over charged. Let's connect here for a delicious meal. Say hi to Lindsey. Prices are very good. Milk Shakes are the best.“

“We love the food and the people Ashley was our server top notch and very nice. We're looking forward to going back again“

“You have to try the 14" pancakes or Biscuits and Gravy!!! SOOOO GOOD!! Great people and fast service.“

“Great people here and they were very friendly“

“One of our favorite places to eat. We always visit here when we come back to town. Breakfast is our favorite but lunch and supper are great also. Very friendly staff, a lot of them have worked there for years, which shows that the enjoy their job.“

“The shopping was a delight, as always, varied and well stocked, and delightful mix of yummies and trinkets and clothes and seasonal items for tree, table, and shelf. Food was expectedly good (tried yummy beef stew served with crunchy topping in a cast iron skillet), blackberry jelly for my hot buttered biscuit. Nothing to be dismayed about! Great service from Kaddee, good help in the gift shop. Fun to be there again!“

“1/18/26 Today my family gathered to eat and celebrate my 60th Birthday at White Lightning Restaurant! They set up a big table for us and they were very accommodating! We had a variety of great food from cashew chicken with fried rice, to pizza, to fried fish with all the fixings! And the owners surprised me with a piece of coconut cream pie! They, along with their staff, helped to make this big birthday celebration a little extra special! Great food with fast, friendly service! Thank you to everyone at White Lightning Restaurant!! I highly recommend!“

“We were in Branson June 1 - June 6 2025 . (From Nebraska) We absolutely love coming to Branson —- we came on June 1st which was our 34 th wedding anniversary , and Branson was our honeymoon destination 34 yrs ago . We absolutely love love love Branson and all the entertainment it offers and provides . We love all the restaurants in Branson for a selection of a wide variety of food . We have never at hero’s but chose to try it this time —- it did not disappoint what so ever we absolutely loved it the food was delicious so good it called us back for a 2nd time Within that week —- the first time we had their fried chicken —- which is always kinda a concern being away with not knowing if it’s going to be greasy or not as my husband has a touchy stomach with greasy food . We loved the fried chicken !!!!! Literally lived it non greasy and very tolerable and did not upset my husbands stomach —- it was again very impressive and delicious . Toward the end of our week we chose to go back to hero’s once again and we were once again very very pleased . The waitresses were so nice and so accommodating and it was just he best in atmosphere —- we would be extremely extremely sad if this place ever closed because it’s on our return list for our next return to Branson . Oh and did I mention the breaded corn it’s a hit it was so unique and so different and it was yummy!!! Thanks hero tastes and taps you have us as a return customer to hero’s . It’s highly recommended over and beyond in a 5 star!!!!“

“This is far and away the best sports bar in town. Heck - they are pretty much my favorite place to eat, period! Their wings are the best ever - char-grilled, not fried or baked (as some mistaken reviewers have claimed. Everything is quite affordable, the service is beyond excellent, and the drinks are excellent! Do they get busy? Heck yes - and that's always a good sign! Do they occasionally have an off night? Doesn't every establishment? But do they respond to issues and take care of the situation? Absolutely! I often joke that this place is my own Cheers bar, as the staff is so good and know my name! If their food, drinks or service sucked, or was incredibly inconsistent, I'd never recommend them. But they are the best in town - and my first recommendation if someone wants a good place to watch a sporting event, they will always be my first choice to recommend!“

“Came on the day before Thanksgiving. Not many people there which made taking pictures by all of the waterfalls, bridges and waterways easy. We did the two unpaved hiking trails. Pine Ridge Pass I think it is is a steep 1.2 mile hike, but it goes by quickly. The other one is quick to a boxed in canyon area, basically a dead end. Then we did the tram ride to see the rest of the park. I’m so glad we did. We learned the history of the park, its purpose, and got to see all of the animals in Arkansas haha. You get off in a couple spots to get photos. It was nice and relaxing (aside from the freezing wind). Checked out the tree house and the gift shop. Great day and would definitely add it to your list of places to experience.“

“My daughters and I dined here and I am absolutely stunned by the amazing views from every angle of the restaurant and bar!! Beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious! We will come back every year!“

“The food was decent. Nothing to write home about.\n\nSome in our group enjoyed fish and chips.\nThe pizza was eaten quickly.\nI was told the bison burger had a weird texture and only half was eaten.\nThe nachos consisted of about two bags of chips, 2 cups of congealed nacho cheese, a drizzle of bbq sauce, and maybe 1/2 cup of brisket. The remaining toppings we ordered on the side. Wouldn’t get them again. \n\nHowever, Jeremy, our server, was so polite, kind, understanding, and on top of things. Our entire group couldn’t stop talking about him and we made sure to let him know as well. If only every server could be like him!“

“I have eaten at this restaurant quite a few times and I keep going back! A lot of the food is made from scratch and they have large portions! The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable! It’s just a great place all around. If you haven’t eaten there yet, I highly recommend it! You won’t be disappointed!“

“5 star review Best Bbq nachos hands down, and our waiter Turbo was AMAZING!!“

“This place was great for us! Food was good, wait staff was incredible! They went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. That says alot when traveling with a child who has Autism. So welcoming.“

“We did the wine tasting. Max was our host & he was a lot fun & entertaining. We had a great time! He's deserve 5 stars!“

“Ate here while on weekend trip, and it was just what we needed. First, for being so busy at lunch during the weekend, the staff was phenomenal. Friendly, helpful, and pleasant. The food was very good as well- the quantity and quality. The milkshakes were thick, creamy, and delicious!“

“Our family had an amazing breakfast at The Grand Country buffet! Our service was exceptional! Our server Armandina I found out has not missed a shift here in 38 years!! Impressive!“

“This was a fun place that the Littles and I enjoyed. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They visited with the Littles and made some recommendations regarding the menu. The food was great! I ordered a cheeseburger with everything and it was delicious. Little Flip Out had a chili cheese dog and it was a hit. Littlest Flip Out had a kids burger and it was enthusiastically eaten as well. We really enjoyed the chili cheese tots. Upon the suggestion of one server, we ended up getting ice cream too. The Littles had twists in a cup, and I had a peanut butter shake, and they were great, too. Well worth the visit!“

“Best food ever. Husband had the catfish and loved it. I had the burnt end tip salad. Awesome!!!!!!!! Our server Ivan went out of his way to with our food issues.“

“We passed by this place! Was looking for it. It didn’t look like I excepted it to look like. Glad we went in!! The food was fresh and soooo good. We got desserts to go and fresh pork rinds. Will definitely return!!“

“This was one of the BEST dinner experiences my husband and I have ever had. And that’s saying something as we fine dine often. Our waitress, Naomi was very knowledgeable and Naomi’s service was Top Tier!! The steak and salmon were both excellent!! My compliments to the Chef!!“

“We were at the tree house on April 4th, this place has the best people, best food and top service, we had the drink of the day, i think it was the treehouse punch, omg this drink was delicious, if possible, I would like instructions on how to make this here at home? If not, we still will be back in the fall, thank you all for the awesome dining experience. Bob“

“just made the best blueberry cobbler of my life with berries from here! everyone is so friendly and our girls loved picking blueberries 🫐“

“Food was good. Service was top notch! We had the pleasure of having Kenneth as our server and he went above and beyond. Best service we have ever received anywhere. He was so kind. He even left us a Happy New Years greeting on a card and it was so nice to read after we left the restaurant. I hope this guy is cherished as a worker there because they honestly can't do better than Kenneth. If mangaement reads this, tell him the card and words meant so much!“

“I'm a fry connoisseur, these fries take the cake for the best, perfectly crispy while the inside is still fluffy, with the perfect seasoning. And the ranch is on point, can go with anything! The garlic cheese curds are also amazing. But the water we got was 2 dollars, but that's the only downside.

The portions are great, and the service was very good, friendly and very generous and understanding with everything.

The atmosphere and view are absolutely amazing. Music in the background is vibey with the lights outside. It's a Must go“

“Had dinner there for the first time in 2 yrs. Night and day difference between visits. The food was excellent. Employees acted as though they care and want to be there. It was a great experience all around. What ever changes they made were exactly what this place needed. Highly recommend“

“This bar gets a 5 stars rating primarily because of Carolyn. She was the bartender working nights on the second night of our stay. She saved our vacation or at least made it so we didn’t have to go looking for another hotel. (See my review of the Thousand Hills Resort Hotel.) There were numerous problems with our room and we were getting nothing but lip service from the front desk. Late at night we were whining about it to Carolyn. She took the initiative to do something about it. She called the night maintenance man in to talk to us and he made sure the maintenance issue were addressed that night. I wish I could remember his name of the maintenance man as he deserves credit as well.“

“The serve at the bar was awesome!! The bartender ‘Tim’ was friendly and provided great service! We highly recommend the Buzzard Bar!“

“This restaurant has the best food! Never had anything I didn’t like! Absolutely delicious. I gotta try it.“

“Fresh very tasty food and we had a wonderful server“

“Food was very good and way more than we could eat. Our waiter Oscar was the best. Very concerned about his customers . We will be back. Of coarse we love the atmosphere since we’re from Louisiana. I would give them a 10 awesome.“

“Ate here at 3:20pm on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. We ordered the Feast for Two. Everything tasted fresh, moist, and delicious. Our waitress, Nicole, was friendly, helpful, and great too! I would rate our food, and experience A+. It couldn't have been any better!“

“Excellent service! Not a long wait time for lunch. Food was delicious! The best steak that we’ve had in a long time. It was juicy and cooked to perfection. The southern green beans are also so good! The restrooms are clean. The dining area is nice and not overcrowded. The staff was very friendly. We will definitely be back!!!“

“Very good variety of food and it was delicious for our party of 8 (plus an infant). We had supper on Saturday evening and breakfast Sunday morning. Everyone was very pleased and stuffed! It didn’t look very big from the outside, but they had plenty of room for our party. If we are ever back in the area, we will definitely dine again!“

“My husband and I were visiting family from out of state and our hometown Applebee's has recently shut down. Although the host was rude, our server, Mickey/Derek, made up for it. He was attentive and very personable (not to mention, handsome). I was going to order the salmon and my husband the grilled cheese cheeseburger, but he pointed out that we could save a few dollars by ordering off of the two for $25 deal. The restaurant had a good vibe but the lack of lighting (inside and outside) could use some improvement, in my opinion.“

“I have to give them great review. We came on Christmas Day, so had to wait an hour to get in since they were short on help. But after being seated, even though we again to get our food., It was worth it. Great food and server did well“

“I recommend Fuddruckers. I can't complain. Do I have one favorite food item at Fuddruckers? No and the reason I answered No is because I have multiple favorites at Fuddruckers. If I had to pick only one favorite it would be the fish and chips. Fuddruckers you're awesome.......“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buffalo Bar – Branson, MO

Buffalo Bar in Branson is truly a standout spot that delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish. The moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a warm and welcoming staff who go above and beyond to make every guest feel valued. The atmosphere is lively and energetic, with a perfect mix of casual comfort and exciting entertainment. Whether you’re there for a night out with friends, a date, or just to unwind, Buffalo Bar has something for everyone.

The drink selection is impressive, featuring expertly crafted cocktails, a wide variety of beers, and friendly recommendations from knowledgeable bartenders. The menu offers delicious options that cater to every taste, and the quality of the food is consistently excellent. One of the highlights is the live music – the performers are talented, engaging, and create a fun, inviting vibe that keeps the energy high throughout the evening.

What sets Buffalo Bar apart is the combination of great service, fantastic drinks, lively entertainment, and an atmosphere that makes you want to come back again and again. Every visit feels personal and special, and it’s clear that the staff genuinely care about creating a memorable experience for their guests. If you’re in Branson and looking for a place that blends fun, flavor, and fantastic hospitality, Buffalo Bar is an absolute must-visit.“

“Our waitress was Kshe. She was amazing! We had a group of about 32 people. She served us with courtesy, and professionalism as well as a smile. She was extremely fast and knowledgeable about the menu. I had the chicken pot pie and it was great! RECOMMENDATION: Great food and great service.“

“Just had a relaxing lunch. The food was great. Anthony and Steve were our waiters and they did an excellent job. If you haven’t had Red Lobster in a while, give them a try. The new menu is great. I’d give them 5 stars!!“

“I called ahead with a very large order. They were SO KIND and even bagged each meal separately so I could easily pass them out to my large group. My youth group enjoyed their burgers so much and said they’d love to go back. This store is very competent and well run. The food was delicious too.“

“We stayed at Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Convention Center during some pretty intense winter weather and honestly didn’t know what to expect, but the team there made our visit a positive one. Kelly and Ben at the front desk were consistently attentive and helpful. Kelly even made sure our truck was pulled up and warmed during a break in the weather, which meant so much in the cold. Ben checked on us while we were enjoying dinner and a playoff game just to be sure we were taken care of. Madison and Brandy at the spa were incredibly sweet and welcoming. It really touched us to realize they were snowed in too and staying onsite away from their families so guests could still be served. Jesse Boyd and Samantha took great care of us at dinner — Jesse was a wonderful conversationalist and clearly a thoughtful manager who cares about doing things well. Jeffery in the sweet shop made coffee that easily rivals specialty coffee shops and was a bright spot on a snowy day. Our room was clean and comfortable with a beautiful view. We appreciated indoor options like board games, laundry access, and the private theater when much of the area was shut down. Maintenance also stayed on top of snow removal and salting, which helped everyone feel safe. The décor leans traditional and some areas could use updating, but the heart of this place is its people. We truly felt cared for during a difficult weather week, and that left the biggest impression. Grateful for the experience and the staff who worked hard to serve guests well.“

“We ate twice there during our stay in Branson after evening shows. Our dining experience with the night shift was beyond excellent. The night manager, Jeremy and night waitress Rebecca, were both pleasant, polite and helpful to a fault. Both were sociable and efficient. Also ate once at noon when business was very brisk and both waitresses, Heidi and one other young lady, were amazing with their friendliness, speed and efficiency while working as a team. All our impressions showed that I hop employee training is top notch. The mixed reviews I'm seeing on this site are very surprising after our own experience at the Branson I hop!“