49 Best American Restaurants near Ridgedale

“Stopped here last minute for lunch after going to Top of the Rock. Everything was delicious. Our waitress was wonderful and also made our amazing drinks. The fried okra was the best I have ever had! We will definitely come back if we are in town again!“

“Food was absolutely delicious! Service was very quick and the place is very clean I loved all the the automotive decor on the walls I’m really big on bathrooms being clean and the bathrooms smelled amazing and it was very clean, and the sugar scrub was a pleasant add on. Overall very nice place will definitely be returning!“

“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!“

“This was one of the BEST dinner experiences my husband and I have ever had. And that’s saying something as we fine dine often. Our waitress, Naomi was very knowledgeable and Naomi’s service was Top Tier!! The steak and salmon were both excellent!! My compliments to the Chef!!“

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

“Tyler was our waiter. He made the evening! The food was excellent, drink selection vast and on point. Tyler’s suggestions and ability to engage on a personal level made us feel as if we were sitting on our back porch without a care in the world.

Dinner was top notch. Beef cooked perfectly, sides were more than ample and add one took it to the next level.

With that said, it would have paled in comparison without Tyler’s flare and disposition.“

“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 had a great experience at Farmhouse Restaurant in Branson! We were seated very quickly, served just as fast, and our food came out even quicker. The food itself was so-so, but the overall experience was excellent. Our server, Barbee, was absolutely incredible — friendly, attentive, upbeat, and on top of everything the entire time. She truly made the experience special. Overall, a five-star experience for hospitality, efficiency, and outstanding customer service!“

“Highly recommend! Very friendly service and amazing food!“

“Imagine the best home cooked quality hitting your table less than five minutes after ordering! On a busy morning too. The service is absolutely incredible and the food as well. Prices are very good, and we even got a complimentary cinnamon roll wich was delicious as well.“

“Great people here and they were very friendly“

“Great food and great gathering place - everyone so kind ❤️“

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

“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.“

“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 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 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:)“

“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“

“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.“

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

“We called with a party of 20, an hour before closing time, expecting a no, we’re sorry…but instead we were told to come on down, and we’ll get you taken care of!! Our family all got to sit together at one table, 4 generations! It was wonderful!! None of us expected the awesome meal and service we received! The most impressive meal in Branson, and way more than you’ll be able to eat!! Our family couldn’t recommend the Pickin Porch any more! You’ll be so happy you tried it out! Our group is still talking about it! Thank you Pickin’ Porch, we’ll be back!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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:)“

“This is probably.. definitely my favorite restaurant I've found so far. Please visit here if you go to Branson! We settled on eating here for our whole stay and it probably saved us a ton of money as well. The burgers are unbeatable, the prices too. The fries are absolutely delicious. The mushroom Swiss burger and single cheese burger are fantastic. And the staff was wonderful day and night!!! Don't forget to check out their photo booth in the back!🫶🏼🩷“

“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.“

“Probably one the best burger I’ve had in a restaurant. This sounds odd, but it tastes clean! Free from preservatives! The owner is extremely friendly , you can tell they take pride in their small diner! No credit cards or debit, but they do have an ATM, and take checks ( paper that access you bank account) lol it felt like stepping onto the set of Happy Days!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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.“

“We were at the tree house on April 4th, this place has the best people, best food and top service, we had the drink of the day, i think it was the treehouse punch, omg this drink was delicious, if possible, I would like instructions on how to make this here at home? If not, we still will be back in the fall, thank you all for the awesome dining experience. Bob“

“We had a great meal and service at this Longhorn Steak House. Our server David was fantastic... Very attentive. Our steaks were a bit under cooked for our taste but they took them back and threw them on the grill for about another minute and they were just right. Due to that the manager came and apologized and gave us a card for a free appitizer on our next visit which should be over fall break.“

“This is your quintessential lake dive bar for the locals. The atmosphere is very friendly, the food is awesome! The Rueben and the Patty Melt were both fantastic. And the beer is COLD! I really judge a place on if they serve good, cold beer versus luke-warm, and this place gets it right. Their beer selection is great and the wait staff is just so very nice!“

“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.“

“Where do I begin. Abby was our waitress!! She was an absolute sweetheart! Treated us so well! GM John was also excellent. Came to our table and chatted like long lost friends. Got the American waygu strip steak for dinner and it was fantastic. 10/10 and easily best meal and service for our trip to big cedar lodge. You are missing out if you don't come visit the staff and eat at Mountain Top Grill.“

“nice atmosphere...kind people“

“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!“

“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!“

“What a present suprise. Really nice place. Way better than my expectations.
We both got the white fish. Wife got lemon pepper & I got blackened. We thoroughly enjoyed. Nice sides to pick from. We finally got to escape all the fried food everyone else had. Of course if you want fried, they do have.
Our waitress and service was great.
Ambiance was great. Very clean. Very neat.
We absolutely would return.
Price, very fair on the lunch menu.“

“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.“