50 Best American Restaurants near Rockaway Beach

“We had a wonderful meal and service at Cedar Restaurant while staying in Taneycomo. We took our boat over and had dinner. My salmon and baked potato was excellent and our server was so kind and attentive. Hoping to get over for breakfast soon!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“After reading the posts about how they are helping feed the community we just had to have lunch at Shirley's after tending to some family business. My family always tries to contribute. When we see someone helping the community like Shirley's has been, its a no brainer. Our server was an absolute hoot! LOVED her and her humor. The food was great and very affordable. We will definitely be back when we are in the area. 10/10 HIGHLY recommend! Great place and great people!“

“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!!!“

“Everything here has been excellent. We love breakfast and dinner! And the staff is awesome. Love that we have this homey safe place to enjoy a decent meal close by. Thank yall!“

“Great people here and they were very friendly“

“Waitress had said she has worked for Cracker Barrel for twenty years. Must be doing it right!“

“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! 😃“

“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.“

“The bacon mac n cheese burger was amazing!“

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

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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😎“

“I was able to try their Philly cheesesteak and Gyro and both were top notch! Highly recommend!“

“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).“

“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!“

“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.“

“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“

“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 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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

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