The BEAST rolled into Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl & Grill on vacation with the fam... and this one's…read moremore about the scene than the substance. Paying for the vibe, not the food. Let's get right to it this place feels overpriced for what you're getting. The food comes off very commercial, chain-style, nothing that really stands out or justifies the cost. It fills you up, but it's not something you're thinking about the next day. The bowling side? It's decent, but nothing special mid-level entertainment at best. Good for killing time, not necessarily a destination experience. Now where it does get some points the decor. If you're into sea creatures, underwater themes, that whole aquatic vibe... this place actually delivers. It's unique, it's fun to look at, and honestly probably the highlight of the visit. But then... the bar. $$$ There's a noticeable stale peanut smell, and it's pretty clear a few too many beers have been spilled into that rug over time. It just gives off a slightly off, worn-in feel that takes away from the experience.

We got seated 30 minutes past our reservation time and then waited 25 minutes to be served…read more Server was sarcastic and only stopped by to bring our food. I understand it was busy, but the service was unfriendly and inattentive. The food we ordered was incorrect and our appetizer did not come out until we had already eaten our main course. We are extremely disappointed.

I actually heard about this place scrolling on tik tok looking for things to do in Branson and I'm…read moreso glad I found it! The staff are students working to pay for their college tuition so the service was great! The food was good (most ingredients on site also made by students) portions were huge, the price was decent, place was clean and much better then any touristy type restaurant near or on the strip, so much so we came here for dinner 2 nights in a row. The students are so interactive if you ask them questions and they also have the place they are from on their name tags which can be conversation starters. It does take them a little time to get through service so make sure you have a little time to wait. They serve 2 types of bread with bread service and 3 different butters alongside those. The apple butter was delicious. The first night I had the meatloaf which was very good. The second night I had their special for the night which was a stuffed chicken with spinach and cheese, vinegar potatoes and some mixed veggie side that was delicious. There is also a store area where you can buy student made items to take home with you. I wish we had a program like this near us because we would support it frequently. Definitely make reservations and give this place a try.

This is such a neat place. It offers fresh farm to table type meals, many ingredients are sourced…read moreright from the college programs. The staff are students working to pay for their tuition. It is a large elegant building with plenty of room for groups, but at times there is a wait. We had the chicken fried chicken and the meatloaf entrees. Both were served with green beans and mashed potatoes. They offer complimentary bread with three types of butter. We really enjoyed the apple butter! And dessert is not to be missed. We had the apple pie, and it was delicious, and more than enough for the two of us. You can peruse the shop before or after your meal to see some of the student made products.

The BEAST stepped into Devil's Pool Restaurant... vacationing in MO, and this one?…read more Phenomenal. Top-tier experience. This place delivers on all fronts. From the moment you walk in, you can tell it's operating at a higher level. The food is outstanding well-executed, flavorful, and clearly made with attention to detail. Every dish feels intentional, not rushed or mass-produced. This is the kind of place where you actually slow down and enjoy the meal. The service matches it. Attentive without being overbearing, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming. You're taken care of from start to finish. And the atmosphere? Clean, comfortable, and elevated without trying too hard. It just works.

Atmosphere great and good service. The catfish entree was very good and the burger. 3 of us had…read morePrime Rib and it was NOT good. So disappointed and for that price we expected better. It was a large serving which was nice but dry, overcooked and even the appearance wasn't good. We should have spoken up but my sister would have killed me. Also the French dip sandwich was lukewarm, very little flavor and the bun sort of dry and blah at best. We have been here before and it was better. For the price and "the history" we had hoped for better. We will never eat here again but will always continue to enjoy beverages and the grounds.

Spectacular as was this year's Winter Wine series, the first dinner of Spring was bursting with the…read morepromise of renewal. The irony of the first course is I always associate persimmons with Autumn but they were perfect in the arugula salad. I feel guilty about my seafood allergy usually requiring at least one substitution but what I was treated to instead of the octopus (which everyone else raved about) was the pistachio crusted lamb lollipops from the restaurant's main menu. Lamb, and green... what better expression of Spring? I would say that was the best lamb I have ever been served but it only displaced the last time I had it at Worman. The tortellini and striploin were scrumptious as well but the dessert tonight was over the top. Several of us commented that we'd never be satisfied with plain ol' strawberry shortcake again. I've tried myself to put an Italian spin on this summertime staple before by macerating the sliced, sweetened berries in balsamic then whipping flecks of minced basil into the cream. Like a caprese salad, the resulting green, white, and red are an homage to their flag. But the inclusion of limoncello was absolutely inspired! Service, as always, was in a league all its own. But I was especially aware this dinner of the artistry of whatever small army of platers there must be hidden back in the kitchen. Whether it's a more intimate wine dinner in the library or we take over the restaurant proper like at Celebration of Tastes, every course comes out looking as consistently beautiful up and down the table. Growing up in a family of 4 kids, Food FOMO was a real thing. My poor mother had to keep track of whose turn it was to get the coveted dab of bacon in a can of pork & beans or sliver of cherry in fruit cocktail. No one leaves Worman House feeling shortchanged.

An experience that put our whole stay at Big Cedar over the top! Can't think of a better way to…read morecelebrate our 10 year anniversary. This spot has the best reviews of anywhere connected to Big Cedar, and it's easy to see why. The atmosphere, situated overlooking the lake in a former railroad magnate's summer home, is top tier. You can imagine the parties thrown here in the 1920's. The ambiance adds so much, but the food was stellar as well. The bread service included some kind of cheddar cheese bread (I think?) that was delicious. I ordered a classic ceasar salad that was very good, and the bison tenderloin which was absolutely the right call for what I was after. It was perfectly cooked (I went medium), over rosemary whipped potatoes with broccolini. It was so flavorful, and so filling in a good way too. No frou-frou sized portions here. Service was wonderful, as we lingered and drank wine, then capped our meal off with an apple strudel, topped with vanilla ice cream. The whole space was so cool, including the cocktail bar downstairs, which is must-visit in my opinion. A highly memorable date night, and world's better than all the other restaurants around!

I had a FIERCE craving for some catfish, and a quick Yelp search turned up this place. Overall, we…read moreenjoyed our meal and thought the service was excellent. This casual, family-friendly BBQ joint was very close to our condo, and after seeing it had excellent reviews, we knew we had to stop in. Albeit a tiny bit pricey, it was well worth the cost. The catfish sandwich tasted fresh, and was fried perfectly. I would probably pass on the coleslaw next time, it just wasn't to my taste, and was lacking seasoning (IMO). The Danna burger that my boyfriend got was delicious, especially with the addition of their house BBQ sauce, which had a wonderful sweet/tangy flavor. We were also pleased to see they had a small bottled beer selection, which we happily imbibed.

You have to try the buttery rolls AND their baked beans. Just trust me. SO GLAD we ate here!…read more Also the staff was welcoming when we arrived and came by to ask if we needed refills or service 2-3 times, very attentive.

Rustic cottage that has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They have coffee, custard and some…read morelunch options. We stopped in on a snowy wintery day for a drink and sweet treat. My husband got a malt , which was very good and an oatmeal raisin cookie that unfortunately was hard as a rock and crumbled when you tried to break it. Definitely stale and a BIG disappointment. My lavender vanilla latte was light on flavor but nice and hot on a cold day. The staff greeted us as we entered and seemed friendly. The dinning area floor was dirty and there was a giant puddle by the soda bar. There were 3-4 workers behind the counter and only two other patrons in the cafe surely one of them could have mopped up the puddle, wiped down the tables and swept the floor.

OMG what a gorgeous setting! And the house the cafe is located in?! I'll take 2 please. Plenty of…read moreindoor or outdoor seating, great views, pretty landscape and well maintained. Honestly, go for the views, not necessarily the coffee.

Tall Tales did not disappoint! Our waiter Duncan was fantastic -- attentive, friendly, and made the…read morewhole experience even better. He recommend the beef brisket grilled cheese and the crispy chicken sandwich, and wow, both were incredible. They were so good we wanted to go back the very next night! We also had the fried pickles and the wedge salad, both excellent as well. If you're staying in the area or passing through, this is a spot you don't want to miss!

When we come to town it's our favorite spot for wings or fish and chips. My one complaint is the…read morehours.

Horrible service got all sandwich wrong and took forever! No go! I would not recommendread more

Terrible experience! Ordered a holiday sandwich then told they couldn't toast it because the only…read moreavailable bread would burn. Tried to get a refund but they claimed no one knew how to do that. They gave us a cold untasted holiday sandwich which was not edible. This sandwich counter is located in a gross gas station which should have been a red flag. We love Earl in Orlando and thought this would be similar. It's not and honestly has ruined Earl for us. The ripped us off and did not care whatsoever.

Food was top notch. I had the burnt ends, baked beans. Both very good Burnt ends I'd give it 9/10…read more Tender and great flavor. Baked beans 8/10. Great food for a decent price. Service was great! All the servers were friendly and attentive. The place was fun , great atmosphere, gives you that dive bar look . Definitely will come back next trip to Branson. Don't miss this place

we stopped here on a whim a few months back and let me tell you!! the smoked brisket nachos were…read moreamazing! so much so we went 3 times!!! now here we are again and we had the pulled pork nachos!! amazing ! Kim and Cathy were absolutely incredible. thank you ladies for such a great experience

BEST PIZZA IN TOWN…read more Every tune I come to Branson I come for the pizza it's delicious! Pizza comes out quick and there really nice here! Can't wait to return!

Nice clean little shop. Good menu. Service service is great, ice cold beer. We enjoyed a pizza…read more Can't wait to go back.