50 Best American Restaurants near Ridgedale

“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.“

“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“

“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 here is spectacular. It's a little more expensive that you would pay in town but once you see the portion size, you'll understand why. They seem to always be understaffed for some reason which takes so long time for specifically alcoholic beverages, and appetizers to come out in a timely manner. Plus getting your ticket at the end takes a wee bit.

But you can always make a reservation here and I promise the food is always going to be delicious. Worth the wait.“

“Out of this world experience! From the perfect service to the sunset to the doggie box —it rivaled our French Laundry experience— We celebrated my wife’s birthday and chef was in-the-zone amazing! We split the crab cake, jumbo shrimp, chicken cutlets and the heirloom burrata salad was delicious 🤤 The staff all signed a birthday card, they even split our cocktail(s)! Who does that!? They also gave us a set of sparkling wine flutes.
Desert —YES get some. We will return.
Thank You Worman House for making me look like a classy catch and helping me romance my classy sexy spouse of 25 years! Cheers 🥂“

“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!“

“We had such a great time at the restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and we ordered four different items to try. Everything was amazing. The atmosphere was so inviting, and we really enjoyed the cozy nooks they had.“

“Absolutely loved it here. Could not get enough of the huge, tasty margaritas! Great food. Great service. such friendly staff, especially Kareem from Turkey and the Beatles-loving staff member. Highly recommend.“

“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“

“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 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!“

“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 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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“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!“

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

“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!“

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

“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 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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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“

“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!“

“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“

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

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

“We were very happy with our recent experience at Mountain Top Grill. We were a party of 4 celebrating my parents' anniversary and had great service and really good food. We loved the venison tenderloin and the truffle chicken tortellini. The wrap and flatbread were just ok, but not bad by any means. We were even treated to a special dessert since we were celebrating, which was very unexpected and generous. The cheesecake was huge and we all remarked on how good it was. We booked a reservation after seeing good reviews and mention of the great views. We were not disappointed in either. I'd highly recommend booking a table around sunset to enjoy the beautiful views at their best.“

“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).“

“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!“

“nice atmosphere...kind people“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“