23 Best American Restaurants near Sunrise Beach

“Moriah is awesome. She makes tasty drinks and her quick service is much appreciated. An added bonus is she knows the menu well and makes great food recommendations.“

“An amazing combination of wonderful food, service, and ambiance. Our steaks were cooked to perfection. Mike was our server. He did not hover, but was aware how our meal progressed and made sure we had everything we needed.“

“Great food! The outdoor seating was perfect, not to mention the view was awesome. The pepper jack cheese bites did not disappoint.“

“I recommend the fried green beans and burgers (I've had the Dam Burger, and the Hangover burger.) It's not too pricey for the portions, and the sauce cups are filled pretty full. The burgers are a little dry, but they have a nice crisp and even texture on the outside of them. The flavor of the burgers are good as well, and I recommend adding boom boom sauce on them (if you like something spicy.)“

“Super fun time! Tonight was open mic night with Marcus Words. He was excellent! I ordered a steak sandwich and wow it was so good! I’ll definitely be back!“

“Vincent was PHENOMENAL last night as our server. Our drinks were never empty, he was friendly, fun, and smiled the entire night. Keep that young man around, people like him are hard to find!“

“The owners Teresa and Dean are fantastic people and the staff is incredible. Believe it or not the food is even better. Come for the incredible food and stay for the terrific service! One of a kind at Lake of the Ozarks! Pro tip, try the jambalaya!“

“Bacon Jam Burger was very good! Fried Grouper is my favorite! Opening weekend 2026, so they were out of a couple of my favorites, (snap peas and Bleu cheese dressing) but our server, Jessa, was pretty good. We'll be back!“

“Baxters is one of my new spots to dine! Great people at this place! Chef Corey was amazing to talk to and the only one that knew the ingrediants/flavors/spices to my favorite steaks in the world, a Florentine Steak! I knew at that instance I was going to give this place a try. Talking to Ted ,the owner of Baxters ,about my bad experience at the restaurant next door,(JBH) and them charging us over a $120 for one plate( price was not concerning, but them hiding it until we ate the worst food in our fine dining experience was!) that included frozen lobster that could not be eaten all the way due to it being so tough from being frozen too long and not getting silverware for over 20 minutes after the dinner was served, he gave us confidence in his restaurant by personally inviting us with an open reservation of our timing and at any spontanious moment and showing me the kitchen which could not be exceeded in cleanliness or matched in appearance and professionalism. My business in serving commercial kitchens gives me the insight into many restaurants and this experience guarentees our return. Total recommendation in all they provide. Oh and lets not forget the service, top notch, there was not an empty glass or dirty dish left on our table more then 5 seconds and the timing of our courses insured a complete experience with no time to wait! Thanks to our server , Brittany, for the experience of a lifetime!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“Excellent customer service with even better tasting food. Greetings with smiles and a sincere appreciation for your patronage. I think we just became repeat customers!“

“Had the smash burger and wings yesterday and both were great. Great food and excellent service. We will be back“

“Great place to eat. Especially for the price. Most of the food is really good. Has a really big selection. Some of the menu items are better than others but I eat there about 2-3 times a month for the last 5 years so that should say something 😁“

“Best Pickle Spears at the lake! It is well known Jolly Rogers has the best breakfast buffet but tonight I have to give a 5 star rating for the amazing pickle spears and food. Never dissappoints!“

“Five stars all the way! I had an absolutely wonderful breakfast here. The food arrived hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked.What truly made my morning special was my waitress, Brenda. She was incredibly attentive, welcoming, and brought such a warm, positive energy to my table. Her exceptional service turned a great meal into a fantastic day starting experience. I will definitely be back, and I will absolutely be asking for Brenda's section! Highly recommended. Pet friendly outside available seating also!“

“From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with warm smiles and outstanding service. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and truly made us feel welcome. The food was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. Whether you're there for a casual bite or a full meal, you won't be disappointed. The new High Tide Pool area is a total game-changer! Super clean, great energy, and a fun crowd without being overwhelming. The staff at the pool was just as incredible as inside—on point, helpful, and always keeping the vibe just right. Redheads easily stands out as the best lake bar and restaurant in the area. Great atmosphere, amazing food and drinks, top-tier service—we had an unforgettable time. No complaints at all! Can't wait to come back!“

“The service and food was fabulous!! We will definitely be back next time we visit LOZ!!“

“We had excellent food! A great waitress and staff!!! They all did a great job tonight for my Dad's birthday get together. Thank you!“

“Great food! Great environment and all at very reasonable prices!! Live band was very very entertaining!!“

“My 94 year old mom and I visit the Osage Beach Culver's every two weeks while my son is getting treatment at Lake Regional. Vicky is always so friendly and helpful. When she sees us coming she comes to open the door and offers lots of assistance while we're eating. Her service is 5-star!!!“

“I would like to say thank you for the warm welcome I received from the great staff and all the folks that I met. I'll be back.“

“Nancy was our server..she was amazing and great even gave us to go waters and coffee.

I do have to say the host..didn't catch his name..but wasn't very friendly when we asked to sit at the window..he said that's for larger groups. Okay...

So he sat us by the kitchen door. The amount of servers that just walk around with nothing to do..and the creepy cook staff that just stare out the little window.

If it wasn't for Nancy's amazing service I would have given this place 1 star. Food was good we didn't do the buffet.“

“This place is incredible!! The entire staff from the talented Chef Roxanne to the incredible waitress are all extremely accommodating. I have some allergies I struggle with and they made sure everything I ate was safe and delicious! It was so refreshing knowing they truly cared. I can not say enough good things about this place. Go check them out!“

“This is our 2nd time staying at Inn Grand Glaze and definitely will be a returning customer. I can't begin to say what a true genuine kind hearted person Chris is he definitely makes you feel comfortable with his hospitality and smile not to mention his accent.The entire staff seems to really enjoy aiming to please there customer's like Ralph &Tammy in the restaurant/Bar they do a amazing job as well really enjoyed getting to know them both when they had a moment to talk!! Because there both constinuesly busy making sure everyone was taking care of didn't get everyone else's name but there all doing a wonderful job.The hotel could use some updating but I'm not complaining didn't stop us from having a great time.“