44 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.“

“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!“

“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.)“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩“

“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 😁“

“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!“

“LO Cafe is one of my favorite spots! The food is amazing and consistent every single time. I love that I can just cruise up by jetski or boat — it’s such a fun way to grab a meal, especially in season when I can roll in barefoot. But honestly, I love coming in the off season just as much.

They’re located off the Bagnell Dam strip, and weekends can get pretty busy, but the staff still manages to do an amazing job keeping up with the crowd without sacrificing quality.

My go-to order is the Steak Benedict — they make their hollandaise sauce in house, and it’s honestly one of a kind. Highly recommend!“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“Absolutely amazing food and the bartender Doug is friendly and helpful. I love it“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Can’t rate the buffet as we ordered off the menu but our food was cheap (chilaquiles and a pancake for our little one) and decent. Nothing to write home about but the cost for all our food was less than the cost of a buffet. Service was slow but they were busy, so we wont knock them too much. We will come back to try it again.“

“For my fellow 217 people traveling, the horseshoe is probably best described as “An Authentic Ponyshoe”. The beer cheese IS delicious, fries crispy and golden, burger and toast seasoned to perfection. It’s probably the closest thing to home you’ll find this side of the Arch. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!“

“Great breakfast, (lots of food), good coffee, excellent service, kind , upbeat staff, highly recommend this place.“

“Fantastic to know this place is run by a true American patriot. We will always enjoy fantastic food and great service here.“

“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.“

“Wife and I came up yesterday ( Saturday) evening for dinner, sat outside at the picnic table and wish I would have got our servers name( young guy with a broken finger)… awesome guy and man the food came out quick! And great too! Place is one of our favorites!“

“This place meets the need of an easy lunch spot if you’re staying at the Lodge of the Four Seasons. We were seated quickly, had incredible service, got our food quickly and it was tasty. If you’re taking a break from the pool at the Lodge, this is a great option. Kids menu was short but exactly what we needed: Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders. Jaylee was our server and she was attentive, even turned the fans on for us because our kids thought they looked cool. Jaylee is definitely an asset to the Lodge.

We also ate breakfast here. They were only serving the buffet, which was fine but this wasn’t communicated anywhere on the website, when we made our reservation, or at the front desk when we checked in. We were planning on ordering off the menu. A little communication on this beforehand could have gone a long way. No one can blame them for doing buffet on such a busy weekend. Just tell us ahead of time. Think of the guest experience for those who are staying at the Lodge.

Overall, I’m not sure why this place only has 3 stars. It is what it is. A convenient spot, good food, reasonable prices, and exceptional services. Manage your expectations folks“

“We love coming in for lunch! The French onion grilled cheese is incredibly delicious! I also highly recommend the pink margarita! Bryan is the best GM/server at the lake... and may I say, he's looking very svelte these days (not that he told me to say that! lol)!“

“Wonderful drinks, food, and staff. The cauliflower bits were amazing. They made me a custom martini that was perfect.“

“Awesome staff !! The best food !!! AND #1 onion rings !!!!! This place rocks !!!! Loved it and will be back !! Chad“

“Tenley was an awesome waitress and everything was so good. We had a fun time there and will definitely be back.“

“Grand opening night. Food, service, and atmosphere was fantastic!! Our server, Ben was excellent too!!!“

“If you want a typical bar and grill local restaurant, this is the place. Plenty of TVs and beer on tap, raucous patrons shouting about shuffleboard. My husband’s chicken tenders and my bacon cheddar chicken sandwich hit the spot. Delish.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu and loud atmosphere.“

“First time there tonight. Excellent dinner from the lobster stuffed mushrooms to the salad, excellent blue cheese dressing and crumbles and the very good prime rib. Our service was also very good.“

“Wonderful drinks, food, and staff. The cauliflower bits were amazing. They made me a custom martini that was perfect.“

“We had a great time here! The waitstaff is fantastic, the owner is fun to talk to, I can’t speak highly enough of our visit. We have found our spot for that side of the lake hands down.“

“The beach chips were to die for we ordered a second one! Then we got the crab cakes which had a ton of crab and great dipping sauce. Then we got the fish and chips. I like the thinner fish strip with light breading because it made for a super crispy bite and was made better with the citrus tartar sauce.“

“Love this place. People are great.“

“Great atmosphere, friendly staff and perfect brisket. Topped with a cold beer.“

“I have enjoyed my time at The Fish and Company a couple of times! Great atmosphere, wide range of food options and drinks and the best talent! If you can catch Dale Blue, he is very entertaining and talented! However they also bring in so much local talent to make your experience one you won’t forget!! I live over 5 hours away or I would probably be there every weekend! 😉“

“Thank you for a great experience. We had a group of 50+ on a Wednesday and the staff did an excellent job. Thanked us for coming and kept checking on us. We ended up staying for the majority of the day. With this big of group not everyone on the lake dug in and smiled through it like your staff did. Bravo for training your staff to embrace challenges.“

“We always have a good time at the office and they have several gluten free options. Angie and the staff are amazing!“

“The security team here are the best on the lake. They're fun and have personality. Most places have a bunch of stuffs who take their job way too serious
Not everyone is looking for problems. These guys get that and they can balance keeping a safe atmosphere while still having fun. Hats off to Justin and Jason who out up with our shenanigans and dealing with some undesirable patrons when needed l. Tiny plastic fist bumps guys!!“