50 Best American Restaurants near Branson West

“I went in for a Sunday coffee, as they are the only coffee shop I found open in the area on Sundays. The owner made me feel so welcomed, and the coffee was amazing! I will definitely be coming back.“

“Best breakfast in West Branson and Branson in general!“

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

“A big shoutout to Christina our waitress!!! She was absolutely amazing and took care of our big family. The food was great and portions are massive. Thank you Christina for our boys first experience there. You’re amazing!!!“

“Food, service, atmosphere was top notch! Anna was amazing!“

“This is the best place we have ever ate in Missouri, we have lived here 3 years. The service was great and the food outstanding. They even made a special meal for Ray. This will be our go to place to eat from now on. They deserve a 10.“

“Honest Review of Billy Gail's in Branson, MO I recently visited Billy Gail's in Branson, and overall, it was a good experience with a few ups and downs. Starting with the positives—the service from my server and the front-of-house supervisor was excellent. Once I was seated, my server was attentive and friendly, and the food was very good. The portions were generous, and the flavors were exactly what you’d hope for from a place known for homestyle cooking. However, the initial impression wasn’t quite as welcoming. The hostess gave off a rather cold and distant vibe upon arrival, which set a bit of a negative tone at the start. Additionally, it took about 20 to 30 minutes before I was even greeted by my server. It turns out she hadn’t been alerted by the hostess that I had been seated, which explains the delay—but it was still a bit frustrating. Despite the rocky start, the good food and strong service from my server and the supervisor made up for it. I’d definitely give Billy Gail's another try, especially since the food and service (once it got going) were solid. Hopefully, they can smooth out the front-of-house communication to create a more welcoming first impression.“

“Great people here and they were very friendly“

“Celia and Mia are incredible, fun, and hard workers. They make the tiki bar experience that much more fun!“

“Waitress had said she has worked for Cracker Barrel for twenty years. Must be doing it right!“

“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!“

“We love spending our Friday evenings at Pier 28 for dinner and live music! The Cruiser 28 pizza and Italian salad have become our weekly go-to orders, and they never disappoint. There’s plenty of boat parking, and the lively, welcoming atmosphere makes every visit a great time. The live music is a hit, especially from Riley Braker! We are going to be sad when they close for the off-season.“

“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!!!!“

“We bought the package with whodunnit and wild West. The whodunnit was indoors with dinner. Fun comedy with audience participation. They then had trolley to take us to lookout to look over different areas of Branson( had elevator). They then took us by trolley to outdoor wild west show. This show had excellent horse riders to a gentleman who could do rope tricks. Excellent family outing with teenagers. Both shows has comedy. I had no expectations but absolutely loved!!! Highly recommended. If you have a kid who like horses or cowboys this is your show. There are several times they have loud fake guns- just know if you have child with autism ahead of time for covering ears.“

“As a local, it’s so nice to have a relaxing environment with great food and excellent and professional service. We have never been disappointed. This Open to the Public high end Country Club experience can’t be missed! Thanks for the lovely dining experience Brittany and Ledgestone staff and chef!“

“Thank you for your donation to the Reeds Spring parent-teacher organization! We are very grateful! The teachers have endured a lot while they await the renovation of their school building, and we are thrilled to be able to love on them with your help. Good scoops speak from the heart! 😃“

“It is a great family place with wonderful people and delicious food!!“

“This is a fun 80's themed cafe. The food was pretty good - and didhes had cute, 80s themed names. My club sandwich was named the Culture Club. We had some pretzel balls with dip named... Spaceballs, of course. There was a live band setting up to play. Unfortunately, we left before they got started. Old music videos and commercials from "olden times" played on the tube TV's located throughout. It's a fun flashback!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“We tried Shepherd’s Grill for the first time. It was a Sunday for lunch with our church group just after noon and it wasn’t busy at all whereas other places in the area were swamped. My wife and I shared a sampler platter for $23.00 and my soft drink was $3.00. We thought the service was good and that the portions were worth the price. We both ate our fill and still took home food. However, we both considered the meats to be just satisfactory as the ribs were not falling off the bone and none of the meats were all that savory or tender. But for the price, we were satisfied and will most likely come back again some other Sunday with our church group.“

“10/10.... everything was excellent! Atmosphere, service and especially the food!“

“My Husband and I , stopped N at a Hidden Gem , N Reeds Springs. MO , yesterday ! Mid Town Cafe , being a retired Caterer , am very picky about eating out ! From the time we walked N , to when we walked out ! Everyone , the Food , the Atmosphere, the Cleanliness, Was SOO Amazing ! I Love when Everything has a Personality!! Especially, The Owner 🤣🤣“

“Very fun place with good food and desserts .
Don't let the line out the door fool you service is really quick .

Kid-friendliness: There is a arcade in the back .

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes there is a long ramp.“

“This is by far the best place to eat in the Branson area. I’ve been to this restaurant several times over the years and it never disappoints. The service is wonderful, the atmosphere is top notch and the food is amazing. Highly recommend!“

“I was able to try their Philly cheesesteak and Gyro and both were top notch! Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“This is by far the best place to eat in the Branson area. I’ve been to this restaurant several times over the years and it never disappoints. The service is wonderful, the atmosphere is top notch and the food is amazing. Highly recommend!“

“best ice cream and great family atmosphere.“

“Crazy Craig’s has a wonderful variety of delicious food with fantastic daily specials. It is kept very clean and we are always personally greeted by multiple staff members. They care about their customers. They also take pride in the quality of their food and service. They will make you feel welcomed!“

“Cindy and her staff are so friendly and always welcome smilies. When I need a quick dessert Cindy will get it done. Highly recommend The Fillin Station.“

“The options will suit almost any eating lifestyle! The omelette station is a favorite! Service is excellent ❤️“

“Billy Bob’s Dairy Land is such a fun place. It’s small but don’t let that fool you. The food is great (real ingredients) and service is spectacular! Another diner suggested requesting caramel for the sweet potato fries. They will do this if you ask and yum! Make sure you save room for those little pies they have. Sorry, we had it gone before we thought about the picture so you’ll have to trust me on that one. We will be making this a regular stop every time we’re in Branson. There are many pie flavors for us to try!“

“We were REALLY HAPPY to find this wonderful place for a late dinner. SUPER delicious pizza!!!!!! Yummy beverages! Excellent service, very friendly, felt very homey. Will definitely return every time we are in the Branson area. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!“

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

“Great place to eat. Awesome breakfast.“

“8/9/2025 2:45pm

On vacation we had a group dinner here. Charlie was amazing getting us seats and making sure we're comfortable. We had two servers our table had Denise. She was great handling the table and split tickets. The guy looks like the manager seem to have a issue with me checking the section seeing if we had enough space before my huge party sat. Our other half had a different server who was not pleasant. Seemed like she had a issue doing her job. Overall the food and drinks were great. Thank you again to Charlie (Hostess) and Denise (Server).“

“We love Cheddars. It is a corporate restaurant and our expectations are consistent with that model. Our meal was as expected with the following exceptions:

1. It is my fault for not checking the ticket prior to departure, but I was charged $7.29 for chips & queso dip after redeeming "free with code" coupon. LESSON: Thoroughly, check your bill.

2. Buffalo rollup: shell was dry and crusty after being seared on a griddle.

We will be back though this visit had a few negatives. The staff and waitress were outstanding!“

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

“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“

“Our 38th Anniversary eve dinner and our waitress Carissa was amazing, from beginning to end (with apple cobbler n ice cream) Carissa took care of us so well! We give Carissa and Jack Henry’s five out of five stars!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Love visiting when we are at the lake. Food is always good, service always great as well! Love the addition of fruit for breakfast!“

“staff was very friendly and helpful. food hot and fresh. Abe was great waiter.“

“There were 9 in our group when we dined at Chili's this past Saturday evening (7/19/25). We were seated quickly, our waitress was fantastic and our food was awesome (as always). I ordered an El Nino Margarita and it was perfect. Kudos to the bartender! Seven members of our group were from out of State and every year when they come to Branson they always want to eat at Chili's!“

“We went over to have a drink. It was a very friendly atmosphere. It took almost 15 minutes for someone to even ask about a drink. Customer Service NEEDS WORK“