50 Best American Restaurants near Ridgedale

“Second time here and was as good if not better than before. Their location has moved in the past year but it's not much further than it was before. We highly recommend the loaded hash browns. Their portions are big so if you aren't starving you could easily share. The service is always top notch too! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED“

“We had a reservation but waited until a table opened downstairs. There was live music which was fun but very loud for such a small area. Food came out quickly and was delicious. The wait staff seamed like they were spread thin. Took awhile for the waitress to come back for drinks.“

“My daughters and I dined here and I am absolutely stunned by the amazing views from every angle of the restaurant and bar!! Beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious! We will come back every year!“

“The food was decent. Nothing to write home about.\n\nSome in our group enjoyed fish and chips.\nThe pizza was eaten quickly.\nI was told the bison burger had a weird texture and only half was eaten.\nThe nachos consisted of about two bags of chips, 2 cups of congealed nacho cheese, a drizzle of bbq sauce, and maybe 1/2 cup of brisket. The remaining toppings we ordered on the side. Wouldn’t get them again. \n\nHowever, Jeremy, our server, was so polite, kind, understanding, and on top of things. Our entire group couldn’t stop talking about him and we made sure to let him know as well. If only every server could be like him!“

“Heather was our waitress and she was amazing. The food, the atmosphere was warm, inviting and I honestly cannot remember a dinner the I enjoyed every bite. I had the special with the pork chop, hubby had the butternut squash ravioli. They started us off with a crostini with cream fresh pears and basil pecans, to die for. Then after dessert we had chocolate mint macarons. Highly recommend if you are staying at Big Cedar lodge or just visiting. Thank you Heather for taking your time with us and making it a special anniversary dinner.“

“The serve at the bar was awesome!! The bartender ‘Tim’ was friendly and provided great service! We highly recommend the Buzzard Bar!“

“My husband, friends, and I stopped by for a drink and to take in the sunset ceremony. It was an unforgettable experience. The venue's atmosphere is impressive, boasting a spectacular view that made us hesitant to leave. Although I had initially planned to dine elsewhere, I was thrilled to have stayed. I ordered the scallops....they were hands down, the best I have ever tasted. Our server, Brittany, delivered outstanding service. Her remarkable kindness, attentiveness, and expertise in her role made us feel utterly spoiled!

Sherry & Steve Hasenour.“

“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!“

“I am so excited now I can say I found my favorite breakfast spot“

“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“

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

“Best burgers around! Everything I've had here has always been exceptional. Great beer selection, always ice cold, always got good music on. Well worth taking the Omaha bypass when coming through Harrison and Branson“

“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!!!!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

“Unique flavors very good food for all ages“

“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.“

“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!“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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😎“

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

“Our first time at the restaurant and didn’t disappoint! Nice atmosphere, service staff very friendly. I enjoyed listening to the piano being played. Our food was amazing we had steak (perfect) my granddaughter had meat loaf (the best she ever had). I can’t wait to go back again.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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).“

“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.“

“My wife and I stopped here for dinner yesterday. The food was absolutely stellar. 6-7 times better than I thought it could be! And there was a great family atmosphere. Especially our server, Koen! Super friendly and engaging. Talked to us like he knew us. W server!“

“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!!“

“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 sat outside with the beautiful views. I liked that it was screened in to keep any bugs at a minimum. The hamburger was delicious and our waitress was very attentive. My only complaint was the fries were lukewarm and a little blah. A little seasoning salt would have gone a long way. I works definitely go 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.“

“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!“

“nice atmosphere...kind people“

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

“It is in the heart of Down Town Branson!“

“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!“

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