50 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“

“I am so glad we decided to stop in here and eat. The food quality, quantity and value was top tier. I highly recommend!! I didn't get any pictures because I was too busy savoring each bite. Our waitress Stephanie was amazing and attentive. We will be back!!“

“We just enjoy a wonderful huge breakfast. Our server Gabby was just the sweetest. Her service was 5 ⭐️ stars.“

“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.“

“We loved this gem! We stubbled across this cafe when walking downtown Branson Sunday morning. We were seated right away, food was on our table in under 10 min and it was a wonderful comfort food option! Very reasonably priced and our party of 4 left 4 empty plates!“

“We had dinner there when we were in Branson and it was great! I was busy talking and didn't eat much so the waiter asked if my food was okay he said I didn't have to pay if I didn't like it. I told him it was fine I was just talking a lot I took the meal to go and enjoyed it later. The Flaming Margaritas were amazing!“

“People are always wonderful, food is perfect!“

“I honestly had one of the best ribeyes in the area this week!Thank you Scott and the team! See you soon.“

“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!!!!“

“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! 😃“

“We visited this play about 45 years ago and decided to come again to refresh my memory of the story.. My only issues were the older gentleman, I can't remember the name,Had an accent that was too thick for me to understand most of his words, And we sat in the first 4 rows... Also,the character named Ollie, was put on a bit overdone.. But the production was done well, the horses and others animals worked well..I enjoyed the show and would recommend it!“

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

“Years ago (about 98-99) my father took me to silver dollar city. We walked through the park and I enjoyed the smells and sounds of everything. Then we walked by a magical stall with huge skillets with fire blazing underneath and mounds of the most mouth watering food I have ever seen. The smell alone was enough to make my stomach rumble. I asked for some and my father uttered the magic words most children grew up hearing "No, we can't afford it". The memory of that food would forever be etched in my mind. I'm now an adult with adult money and no one to say no to me. I finally had that magic fried food and it was everything I wanted it to be. Delicious and amazing. If I ever have the chance to come back I will definitely be wrong here again.“

“I totally recommend visiting this bar/restaurant! The atmosphere and decor was definitely a cool 80’s vibe and right down our alley!! The drinks we had were amazing and delicious! The Thriller, Purple Rain and Pretty in Pink drinks are a must try!! Our waiter, Jerry, was the best by far that we’d experienced in Branson! He was fun, helpful to us newbies and a total delight! Thanks Jerry!!“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Both locations we have been to for years have been amazing to us every time we’ve been there. Highly recommend“

“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.“

“Great service from Jason and great food. We enjoyed the shrimp and crab leg boil. Excellent! Can't wait to return to try other menu items, they looked great coming out to other diners. Would highly recommend.“

“Really good breakfast food and we loved the live music!“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

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

“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!“

“I don't know about the service, because I was getting food next door, but my wifes Philly was freaking amazing! you're not a fan of the heat ,you may want to ask for a little bit less seasoning on the fries.“

“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“

“Both locations we have been to for years have been amazing to us every time we’ve been there. Highly recommend“

“We sat in the bar, and the server was very attentive, but the food took forever to come out. My ribeye was super salty and a little burnt, but I wasn't going to send it back after waiting so long.
The stuffed mushrooms were great, we loved the bread, the mashed potatoes were scrumptious, and the ranch dressing was very tasty.
Prices were typical for what steak usually costs.
Being that there are so many places to choose to eat, I'm not sure that longhorn stood out enough, for us to return.“

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

“This restaurant has greatly improved since my first visit 2-years ago. The ribs and chicken were excellent along with the accompanying side dishes. The price per person was very reasonable for all you can eat. Our server was very accommodating and brought us refills on each item we requested. A point to note is there are no left over carry outs allowed except for the deserts. Great food, great service, glad we stopped by.“

“Employees are very nice and checked in on us frequently, fresh cut fries are made to order and are great, the cheese burger was pretty good and the drink were sweet, the gluten free pizza is great considering it's gluten free

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free pizza options“

“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!“

“Amazing food and our waitress was outstanding. The Manager came by two times to check on us. Definitely will be back!“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“We for a date night last night food an Apps fell pretty flat, food wasn't anything special bland and unappetizing.... 💯
Now the dessert we ordered was amazing apple pie ice cream thing best thing we ordered ❤️ manager did comp some of the bill to help......“

“We had Katie as our server and she was beyond amazing!

She was attentive and made us feel very welcome. Dine in or drive through, the food is the same, but it was having her as a server that truly elevated the experience.
We'll be requesting her if possible next time we come in!!!“

“best breakfast I've had in a long time“

“My boyfriend and I came from Springfield down to Branson to golf and this is the first place we wanted to stop at to grab food. Their sandwiches are truly the best and the place is kept very well. The food is absolutely delicious, and the portions are generous. By far, the cleanest restaurant I’ve ever been in. Definitely will stop here whenever we can to support this business!!“

“Clint was amazing! We ate some yummy food and felt valued while doing it! It’s a 5🌟 from me!“

“Our waitress was absolutely AMAZING!!! I can't speak enough good about her. She was quick and polite, and our drinks were never empty before we had another one on the table. She had the absolute most beautiful smile! Tatiana, YOURE AWESOME!

The food was hot and delicious. This is the only restaurant where I've actually been able to eat the mozzarella sticks. They weren't overly greasy like others I've had.

The only thing that wasn't great about our experience was the hostess. She was EXTREMELY snarky and rude. We didn't realize that the high chair was the kind you set in the booth. When we asked her about it, she was rude when she responded, "Well, I can't set the high chair in the floor." Girl, you could've been a lot nicer. I didn't get her name, although now I wish I would've.

If you go to Chili's, definitely ask for Tatiana as your waitress. You WONT be disappointed!!!“

“On a beautiful sunny afternoon I rode my goldwing motorcycle through town. I'm not one to treat myself, but thought "what the heck" and stopped at this particular Denny's. JP(short for Jennifer P) welcomed me like family and helped me decide on a black coffee, lumberjack slam with caramel banana cream pancakes on the side. I enjoyed the flavors as if trying them for the first time all over again. The food was not greasy and the coffee was not weak. All in all I was extremely happy with the meal and friendly service. I highly recommend that any decent persons looking for an authentic experience gives this location a try. I think you will be joyfully surprised.“