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    Billy Gail’s - Branson

    4.2 (250 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Casual
    Touristy
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Nicole S.

    Day one of our vacation, we came around 8am for breakfast--WOW! First of all, the service was top-notch. Zero complaints. As a matter of fact, every worker we came across seemed genuinely happy to be there. 10/10. This is a great casual joint serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner all day long. The decor and local nostalgia make you feel like you're experiencing something really special, like a true Branson local. The food was also delicious. I opted for a classic breakfast (Gail's ranch breakfast) and everything was cooked to perfection. My boyfriend got the tri tip sandwich, which I also tried, and it was FABULOUS. They know how to smoke some meat! All in all I would highly recommend!!

    Chicken Tender Basket cornbread and sweet potato fries
    Kourtney Y.

    Come hungry, leave in a wheelbarrow. These portions are enormous so you're definitely getting your money's worth! When you walk in, there's a small waiting area with some trinkets and shirts. The dining room has large tables in the middle and some booths along the windows. Despite it being busy, the noise level was very reasonable. Jocelyn was our server and she was awesome. Very attentive and helpful despite having several tables. The food was delicious, but so filling. I'm not usually a corn bread person, but this was incredible and with the honey butter spread .. wow. Also- the cheesecake was the best I've had, hands down. Even better than the establishment known for cheesecake Edit: We came back for breakfast the next morning and weren't disappointed with breakfast, either. The pancake is still shockingly large despite knowing it's a 14" cake. It's hands down the best pancake I've had. Usually they're just bread to me, but this one was delicious even without butter or syrup. Make sure to order their special bacon if you want to try it- the menu says bacon, but it's just traditional bacon unless otherwise specified.

    Birthday Pancake
    Jai S.

    We loved this place! It was so delicious!!! Everything was HUGE (they are known for bigger portions sizes)! The service was amazing & they also gave us a free birthday confetti pancake! Yummy! It was a HUGE establishment, but wait times can vary from 30 up to 2 hours on waiting when busy! (Very much a tourist attraction)!

    Briana R.

    Service was super fast and our waiter Carissa was great! We came in on a Thursday around midday and it was pretty busy, but the service was still way quicker than we expected.My son ordered the 14-inch pancake, and we all got a kick out of how HUGE it was My daughter ordered the kids pancake, and even that was a good size! I ordered the meat omelet, but it was a little too greasy for me, so I ended up sending it back and having it taken off the bill.The rolls and hashbrowns were really good though! Overall, for the amount of food you get, the prices are very reasonable. The portions are definitely big, and we had a good experience. We would come back again to try more!

    Inside
    Pam W.

    If you are looking for a great breakfast place in Branson, this is it! Fabulous food, friendly service, big portions, whatever you are looking for, Billy Gail's has it all. Our server was great and was happy to give us recommendations from the menu. Absolutely everything we tried was delicious. One of my favorites was the huge biscuit and side of white gravy. This sausage gravy was so good! And, of course, the 14 inch pancakes were the bomb. My husband and I couldn't even finish half of that after all of the other deliciousness, but we made a good effort, lol. Don't miss out on Billy Gail's the next time you visit Branson!

    Fried fish
    Kristi S.

    We went with a very large group and we had a prefixed menu. My husband ordered the fish and it was delicious! I was low-key jealous however I was craving something sweet so I went with them giant pancake with hashbrowns and bacon. Very good. We had fantastic service, the food came out fast, and 36 people said they enjoyed their meals! The only downside is that the seats in both sides of our booth were broken down so when you sat down, your butt went straight to the wood. Absolutely no cushion at all, and you were about 6 inches shorter than you needed to be.

    The pancake

    Wow We got a single pancake each. It was huge and one of the best pancakes I've ever had

    Cinnamon roll pancake
    Michelle H.

    Let me tell you I'm a huge breakfast fan! I LOOOVE a good breakfast. I was in Branson for spring break, and Billy Gail's Ultimate Breakfast Combo is my favorite thing I ate for my whole time in Branson. I chose bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and a French toast pancake. I had enough for 2 meals. It was very delicious, and I'm a breakfast snob. My brother had the cinnamon roll pancake and loved it. There were 9 of us, ages 9-77, and everyone enjoyed their meals.

    Lots of road and retail signs to look at.
    Michael S.

    While you wait there are plenty of traffic signs and other local memorabilia on the walls to review here. But, our breakfast selection came up quickly, so there wasn't much of a wait. We two chose Billy Gayle's classic breakfast combo, which included its legendary 14-inch pancake, plus scrambled eggs, plus ham steak, plus a couple of slices of bacon, plus hash browns. That combo cost less than two standard entrées and was more than enough for two. Everything was well cooked; service was attentive. About that pancake: If you're not too hungry, a quarter of it is slightly smaller than the standard IHOP pancake, meaning one can feed multiple diners.

    Pancake and bacon
    Scout R.

    The pancakes were so yummy! Usually hate places with big portions but this one doesn't disappoint. The bacon is also really yummy and the servers were so sweet! Make a stop here for breakfast

    Short stack.
    Dave L.

    Service was good. Regular stack of 2 pancakes fed 2 people easily and had enough leftovers for 3 additional meals. Food was tasty and filling. Highly recommend the pancakes.

    Biscuits & Gravy Combo
    Christy S.

    We have visited another location, and were told that there was less of a crowd at this location. We were glad for that advice because there was no wait at all. This is just a fun place with great breakfast food. The item they are famous for is the giant vanilla pancake. It is not just a gimmick, it is really good! Their biscuits and gravy is also fantastic. We haven't tried anything that we didn't like. If you want a great breakfast, but don't want to wait in a long line, check out this location of Billy Gail's.

    Valerie W.

    The food is awesome! Probably ONE of the very few places where you get great food for a reasonable price!!!! We had our 13 year old grandson with us....and even HE couldn't finish the HUGE pancake. Our waitress was fantastic!!! We were here during the week, mid-summer...and it is busy. But, we are from the DFW area....so, waiting to eat is commonplace for us. The ambiance is inviting and everyone was helpful. By far, one of the very few places that I would recommend you eat at when in Branson!!!!

    Thanksgiving lunch (minus the pie)

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    2 years ago

    We went for the giant pancakes, but everything was delicious!! We will definitely go again.

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    3 years ago

    Service was great! Donnie was a great server. Huge amount of food for the money and well worth wait! Will go back

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    3 years ago

    Huge portions for the price. The catfish was delicious, and the service was fast and friendly.

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    2 years ago

    Would not recommend this place tried it twice to be far . Over priced and the food was not great.

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    3 years ago

    Went here twice coffee was great Grits and huge chicken fried steaks was awesome. Service was very good...

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    2 years ago

    Excellent selection and food portions are huge. Food is excellent. Wait times can be long in high season but it is worth the wait.

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    2 years ago

    Great food fast service they were busy when we arrived and seated us a s quickly as possible

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    3 years ago

    The best breakfast place in Branson, hands-down wonderful atmosphere every time definitely will be back

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    3 years ago

    This chicken fried steak was way bigger in person abalone beast and it was so good I devoured it the food here is amazing

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    3 years ago

    Food was good, pancake was huge. Wait time was pretty long, it was worth it. Most definitely would eat there again.

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    2 years ago

    The service was wonderful and the food was amazing! Everything was reasonably priced as well. We did not have a long wait either.

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    4 years ago

    This place never disappoints. Get there early or you will have a wait. Very cute atmosphere. The food is good. Pancakes are huge!

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    3 years ago

    Enjoyed breakfast. Everything was great. One pancake is enough for two! They are as big as a platter.

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    We ordered the Thanksgiving Feast and everything was tasty; huge servings & we had plenty of leftovers! It was perfect! Excellent food!

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    3 years ago

    Waitress was friendly, service was excellent, food was delicious. Make sure you take an appetite. Servings are huge

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    3 years ago

    Always amazing every time we come. Love the service and food. Anytime we're in the area we eat here.

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    Amazing food. Definitely has huge portions but everything was really good. Service was good and prompt and the food came out really quick.

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