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“

“They have the BEST chicken-fried steak anywhere---and their gravy is out of this world!“

“Best French Toast Ever!!!“

“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!“

“Great visit. Food was great! Waiter Pat was friendly and great service. Even met owner Scooter!“

“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!“

“Best French Toast Ever!!!“

“This is our local store and service and food quality are top notch. The wait is usually not long. We visit CB all over the country because of the consistent quality.“

“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!“

“The atmosphere here is really cool! My kids enjoyed all the pictures and patches. Food and service was great!“

“My regular concrete was half full. It tasted great, but c'mon. We had already waited 15 minutes unnecessarily. The lady who handed it to me was nice and seemed overworked, which is the only reason I'm giving them 3 stars. Most of their staff looked like they were in the 11-14 age range. Realistic? No. Of course not. But they were spending more time walking around slowly with orders and dropping things and laughing about it than moving the line.“

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

“If you love the movie "A Christmas Story", you'll love the live performance at The Shepherd of the Hills. We throughly enjoyed it.
Just a note, if you buy your tickets online and you do not see seat info on your ticket, you'll need to go to the ticket office to get your tickets that show your seat assignment.
Enjoy!“

“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.“

“We always have a great meal here!“

“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!!“

“Amazing place to visit!!!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Great service, great atmosphere and the BEST food. I had the fish (catfish)and it was so good we went back the next day and we all had the fish.“

“Delicious food and very good service. Thank you Courtney!“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

“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.“

“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.“

“I’m not a big fan of seafood, so this will be a different kind of review for this restaurant. I took my wife and daughter this past weekend since my wife is a big fan of Joe’s Crab Shack. Everything was great, service was awesome, and my wife really enjoyed the fresh oysters and her seafood boil. I actually just ordered a burger and had super low expectations (burger in a seafood restaurant….). The burger was fantastic, above average, and I’ve had burgers at “burger” restaurants that were not nearly as good. Five stars all around!“

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

“First time visiting and we loved it! The vibes are amazing- honestly the best service I’ve had in such a long time. It was a dreary day and Raina and SJ’s upbeat personalities immediately lifted our spirits. We ordered Italian beef paninis with Parmesan fries and it was delicious. We will definitely be back!“

“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.“

“Billy Bob’s Dairyland is a gem in Branson! My daughter and I had a delightful experience that we can’t wait to share. Sitting at the counter, we watched our food being freshly prepared – an experience that added so much charm to our visit. The atmosphere is a nostalgic trip down memory lane, filled with reminders of Elvis, Big Boy, Betty Boop, classic Coke memorabilia, and race car vibes, making it a fun and inviting place to dine.

We ordered a double cheeseburger and a strawberry malt. To our pleasant surprise, the staff offered to split both the burger and the malt for us. This thoughtful gesture made our experience feel even more special. And let’s talk about the food – the burger was absolutely delicious, and from what I’ve heard, it’s no wonder it’s set to be voted the best burger in Branson for seven consecutive years! The strawberry malt was equally delightful, and having it split made it the perfect treat to share.

I also had the pleasure of speaking with Don, the owner. He was incredibly kind and genuinely interested in knowing how we enjoyed our meal. He interacted warmly with my daughter, making us feel truly welcome. And perhaps the most impressive part of all was how impeccably clean the restaurant was. It’s clear that the team takes pride in maintaining a spotless environment, and I can’t emphasize enough how much I appreciated that. Billy Bob’s Dairyland is a must-visit for great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and top-notch cleanliness!“

“While traveling on business, I wanted to try some local cuisine. I decided to try Cheddars Scratch Chicken. It has some good reviews. Immediately upon walking in a notice, the decorations that were turning and hanging from the ceiling. I had to get a better look. Someone greeted me right away. I was told there would be about a ten minutes wait. Looking around at the decor, I kept wondering what that was turning hanging from the ceiling. My guess is that it was some type of boat propeller. But I'm unsure. The food was great. I could definitely go there again in the future. The drinks were great. The food was delicious. There's a huge fish tank in the area that you wait to be seat that was very nice.“

“Great restaurant. It has some really good food. The fried chicken is phenomenal and so is the fried pork chops. The only opportunity I have is consistency I've been there a few times and when they are good they are great but on the other occasion, it was fine.“

“Great restaurant to eat in. The workers help us in all ways. Cooking foods are so great and tasty. Nice salad walk to area. Tasty salad events.“

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

“Out of my 12 years, 11 months, 6 days, this has been the best buger EVER! The sauce is perfect with the bacon and the pickles add so much crunch to the whole thing. The buger was huge I could barely bite it. Five stars. The waiting room did smell off though.?“

“The absolute best!!! And the owners are super to visit with. ❤️❤️❤️“

“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“

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

“I had several amazing meals at Jack Henry's during my stay at Thousand Hills. The brownie cookie sundae and peach cobbler with ice cream and brandy butter sauce are both luscious! The portion sizes on the Thousand Hills chicken salad, fried mushrooms, BBQ cheeseburger/fries, were quite large. It was all really good! The only downside I found, regarding the food, was the breakfast buffet. It had a pretty nice selection, but many of the items were things that I couldn't eat. I highly recommend dinner and desserts, though. Carissa and Kortnie were very kind and gave tremendous service!“

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

“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!“

“Had breakfast this morning at Clockers. Very friendly staff and great food! We will definitely be back.“

“I was on vacation in Branson, MO, when I went there. I wasn't very hungry, so I just ordered a bowl of chili. It was very good, except that I don't like beans in my chili. However, I ate it because it tasted so good. I pushed the beans aside. This fast food place used to be here in Louisiana, in my town, but it closed down. Now that I tasted their chili, I wish they were still here. Also, I was happy to see that they had a Nutella shake.“

“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!!“

“Great service with waiter Eric. Great service and would definitely recommend to anyone to stop by.“

“We love the Chili's in Branson. It's our favorite restaurant there for the price. It's great food and comfortable dining with friendly staff and the food is always top notch!!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp into the building. It seems like it would be easy wheelchair parking.“

“We love going to Denny's in Branson. Service is always great with "Mavis", Ashley and Alicia. Food is always as ordered, hot and delicious!“