42 Best American Restaurants in Branson

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

“number 1: great food! , number 2: great staff, number 3:good to Veterans, number 4:appropriate pricing, number 5: cool wall hangings!“

“GREAT breakfast! Simple menu but hot/fresh and tasty! We cleared our plates!“

“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“

“Branson Cafe doesn’t believe in small portions. Ham steak, pancakes, home fries, biscuits and gravy….every plate comes out loaded and ready to work. And those cinnamon rolls? Big as your face and worth every bite. It’s the kind of breakfast that makes you sit back, loosen your belt, and admit it was absolutely the right decision. If you leave hungry, that’s on you. 😎“

“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!“

“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 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 so enjoyed our tour! I believe his name is Jim took me and my husband, Dale. We are from Texas. We loved hearing everything he shared with us. It was so nice just being the two of us and being able to visit with him. So much history! Loved visiting the Shepherd of the Hills! We also came back yesterday evening with a friend to watch the play.“

“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! 😃“

“Been going to SDC for 40+ years. A family tradition passed down to my kids. Love it!“

“We stopped in over Thanksgiving weekend. It was busy but we were seated pretty quickly. Food was great (I had the chicken salad on croissant and my friend had the steak burger/fries and a shake). Friendly waitress, pleasant singer, we'll be back:)“

“Our server Anna was great with the recommendation of the bourbon, glazed salmon. My husband loved his hamburger. It was juicy and cooked to a perfect temp. We do not like an overcooked hamburger. we will definitely be back.“

“Unique flavors very good food for all ages“

“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!!“

“Everything was good. However it felt very unjust that a 15% tip is included in our order. The only service given was walking a tray of food out. We stood at the counter to order, got our own drinks and cleaned our own table. That to me is not the service I paid for.“

“What a great place! Good food choices, friendly service. Food tastes great , reasonably priced.“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger 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.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“I ordered a Philly cheese steak and it is so delicious and tender has a lot of flavor. first time I've ate there. I will be going back“

“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 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!“

“Disrespectful, waste of money, and ESPECIALLY a waste of time. I was there for 1 hour and 30 minutes just to eat.“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“We had an excellent experience at The Lake House in Branson, Missouri. The service was outstanding, friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcomed from the moment we arrived. Our server was always checking in and made sure everything was perfect.

The pizza was delicious, fresh, and full of flavor. The vibe of the place was relaxed, fun, and inviting and perfect for a casual meal with our large family group. We played darts and all had a very fun time.

What really stood out was the attentive service and amazing food. The staff truly goes above and beyond to make sure guests are taken care of, which made the experience even better.

If you’re in Branson and looking for great pizza, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch service, The Lake House is definitely worth a visit. We’ll absolutely be back!“

“Incredible service from our server, Amanda. The restaurant was spotless and the service top notch. Everyone enjoyed their meal. The restroom was also extremely clean.“

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

“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.“

“I want to give a shout out to Pamela at the branson location! My husband,me and our two girls came in and we had Pamela as our waitress she was amazing and fast to get our drinks, food and was so sweet with the kids! The made sure we left super happy and full! I come back again for food and amazing service she brings! And for all kitchen staff thank you as well the food was 100/10 and that was best fish and butter cake we have had!! Thank you and big thank you everyone! And the manager is so sweet and helpful when i was buying items out the gift shop!! Thank you everyone you showed my husband why I love that restaurant that he got try for first time today!! Amazing all i can say :)“

“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.“

“Great food, good service😀😃 would Definitely go back fo ago!!“

“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!!!“