47 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“

“We randomly came across Farmhouse while on vacation, I’m so glad we did. I loved the country style breakfast served with a mason jar of sweet tea. I would go out of my way to have their breakfast again. Thank you for the excellent service and memories!“

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

“Outstanding breakfast! Get there early 🥞🥓“

“Cute little Cafe in downtown old branson with wonderful friendly serves with a smile 😊 Kathleen was our waitress and she was very prompt with keeping our drinks filled and always with a smile! They were very busy with brunch but we didn't have to wait on a table at all with a group of five. Our food came out fast and it was very delicious and fresh. We had a lot on our plate as well with all reasonably priced which we just loved that too☺️ my husband and I had veggie omelets with hadhbrowns. We didn't want a biscuits so we got a pancake instead with no additional cost. My grandson for a Ruben with okra and my other grandson got chicken with waffles. My daughter got homemade chicken salad sandwich with a delicious fresh coleslaw . We had enjoyed our meals and left full and happy!!!“

“Great people here and they were very friendly“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“First time wrong there was tonight. Our waitress Ashley was amazing. Very fast friendly service. Food tasted homemade and not frozen. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with loaded fries and they were delicious. Definitely 10/10 recommend.“

“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:)“

“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!!“

“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.“

“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.“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

“I look forward to this place every year I visit Branson:) They have the best cheeseburger I’ve had anywhere in all of my travels! The cheese is so melty and the burger is so juicy too! You can’t forget the crispy, delicious fries also:) I used to come in late night for a funnel cake until I tried the cheeseburger one day and now I can’t order anything else. I can’t wait to have my favorite burger when I visit Branson next month😎“

“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 place is sooo sooo good. We ordered two gyros and they are the best I have found in Branson. Check this place out!“

“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.“

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

“50s diner atmosphere. My family and I showed up 30 minutes before closing. Staff was amazing. Food was amazing. I had the double burger. This was a huge burger but so delicious. Highly recommend. My son had a salad and loved it. Did I mention the mill shakes? So thick I had to use a spoon.“

“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“

“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.“

“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!!“

“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!“

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

“We had another great experience at Paula Dean. The food was absolutely amazing!
The service was super attentive, which made everything even better. The staff is friendly and makes you feel right at home.
This was our second time there, and honestly, we enjoyed it just as much as the first. If you’re looking for a great place to grab some good Southern food, you definitely can’t go wrong here!!!“

“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!“

“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!“