A solid place to stop by!…read more We came during an extended weekend trip for lunch, drinks, and the pool. We were seated pretty quickly but this place DOES fill up fast (that includes the pool). The front has a place to order different t shirts from the wall then there's a small indoor seating area and a lot of patio seating outside. We ordered the jumbo crab rangoons, jalapeno poppers, and club sandwich. Although there was a bit of a wait the food was good and had good portion sizes which helps if you're there day drinking. Our waitress was friendly and helpful although a bit on the slower side with checking in and bringing items we requested. We waited about 20 minutes to get boxes and our checks. If you walk down the stairs from the restaurant there's the gated pool area. As it was summer it was packed even on a weekday. There's bars and bathrooms right next to the pool as well as a swim up bar. This was helpful since we had to get out to order drinks we at least didn't have to go far. Although it was a nice vibe I didn't enjoy that it felt like a hot tub especially in the summer and while drinking. In knowing a large amount of ppl come for the pool I would've hoped they cooled the water down & circulated the water better. Additionally a bit of added staff or security would be helpful to ensure ppl aren't getting ridiculous. I saw someone passed out in a chair from drinking too much and someone else falling over into the chairs unable to walk because of how intoxicated they were. Ofc we're all adults and should be able to control our drinking but ppl prove that theory wrong every time. It caused a bit of an issue with ppl & their stuff being trampled by ppl too drunk to walk and no staff around to help. For those who don't know the added another add on to the location off to the right side of the property. This includes a stage for performances which is cool! Although there isn't a restaurant like there is at the main pool there are food trucks which is a cool concept to get different types of food. Overall will be back to check out the other side.

This place is pretty huge. We still have young kids and while they are always bummed about the 10…read moreyears and over pool, they still ask to come for the amazing food. We have been several times and have literally NEVER had anything that wasn't delicious. Our favorites are the crab clusters and grouper fingers!

Food outstanding! Service great as was staff…read more Room awesome and well appointed Pool needs work- aged

Beautiful spot, but $500 fine-dining prices with diner-level execution…read more Where to start. We've been coming here by boat for years. Experiences have always had up-and-down moments, but this time was disappointing because I really wanted it to be great. It just wasn't. The Good: The restaurant itself is gorgeous, and the waterfront ambiance is spot on. It's clearly the place to be at the lake--so good job on the venue. The Service & Atmosphere: Service was adequate, but far from fine dining. If you're charging premium prices, the service model needs to match. Having random runners drop food at the table without knowing who ordered what is diner or casual Mexican restaurant service, not an elegant dining experience. The new manager stopped by twice--a nice touch, until we actually provided constructive feedback. Instead of offering a remedy, he offered excuses about being new and didn't handle criticism well. The Food: Apps (Deviled Eggs & Tuna): Both looked like they'd been plated earlier in the day--they had an unappetizing "sheen" to them that made them look leftover rather than fresh. The flavor on the eggs was completely muted, and the tuna was equally lusterless. Salads: We split the Caesar, and our friends had the wedge. They were served without any offer of fresh pepper. When we flagged down a staff member, they brought out cheap grocery-store salt and pepper grinders. Later, we were told the new chef prefers not to offer pepper on the table. With all due respect to the chef: that's the guest's choice, not yours. (Side note: the wedge was tasty, but oddly wasn't actually cut into a wedge). Mains: The ladies had the Sea Bass--the dish that originally put this place on the map. It was okay, but not as good as it used to be; the new Asian flair and bowl presentation take away from what used to make it the star of the show. The pork chop was good and thoroughly enjoyed. My lasagna had a great portion size and good base flavor, but it was dry as jerky with practically zero sauce. The Verdict: The restaurant will continue to thrive simply because of its location and the lack of competing fine-dining options on the water. But when you're dropping $500 on dinner, you expect accountability and an outstanding meal. We won't be back anytime soon.

I stopped in here with three other people on a Sunday evening. The food here is so delicious. It is…read moreone of our favorite spots on land and my stepdad is always wanting to stop every time we are in town for the wings. Out of the four of us three of us got wings. Our favorite are the original trashed wings. They are spicy, but with ranch the flavor and crispyness hits the spot. My favorite thing is the ribbies and wings. For $17 you get 4 ribs and 5 wings. It was the perfect amount of food for me and a steal for ribs and wings. I tried the chipotle BBQ and I also loved this flavor. Still spicy, but not as firey as the original. We also ordered some onion rings for an appetizer. They are thick! I am more of a fan of thinner onion rings, but these were still good and I loved the sauce. It was decently busy when we went, but our service was just okay. Our server took a little bit to take our order and bring us the check which we understood since it was busy, but there were larger parties that got sat after us, that were in and out before we were. Overall, we really enjoyed our food and it's a great place to stop for some BBQ.

I was recommended to this place by a coworker and decided to check it out while I was in Ozark for…read morea concert. The menu was big and extensive with lots of barbecue options. I decided to get a smoked salmon wrap with a side salad and bacon wrapped prawns. For $17.99 I do have to say those five little prawns weren't worth it. It's crazy how overpriced those are to be honest. The smoked salmon wrap was really good, but felt like it was missing something. I believe I read they smoked the salmon in house... which is awesome! But it was definitely lacking some pizzazz. One of these days I'll have to go back and try some of the barbecued foods... or the smoked turkey, which also sounds really good. I sat at the bar and service was super fast and friendly. Inside was western themed, and the place had a lot of people in it, was loud and busy, so I know it's worth giving it another try.

Holy Crap the food is on point here! All the burgers are Wagyu and sourced close by.. Also the…read morebread and veggies are locally sourced farm to table.. The staff is super friendly as well! Definitely my favorite spot on the strip!

I'll start off that my waitress tried her best and the restaurant has no real alpha gal safe…read moreoptions, which I knew going in but wanted to let my family get their burgers. Mu review is strictly based on the berry salad. They don't disclose on the menu that the berry vinaigrette dressing is creamy and I have no way to vet that for allergens like xantham gum or carageenan. No options besides that. Th3 salad itself was kind of gross; the b3rries were soggy like they had been previously frozen. I didn't bother eating it, told the waitress why & we were still charged for it. They're not trying to offer any allergy safe options, which is fine, but I don't think I'll go back even if my AGS gets resolved.

Sits on the Lake of the Ozarks, beautiful view, friendly staff, happy hours and great food. I…read moremust say the filet eith lobster was the best I ever had. I was able to cut my steak with a butter knife. A bit pricey but wort it.

We celebrated a 50-yr anniversary with a group of 14 and everything was perfect. The food, service,…read moreand everything else exceeded our expectations. These people are great.

Went here for the breakfast buffet on our first morning of vacation. Staff was friendly, wasn't…read morecrowded and food was good. Wasn't anything spectacular but breakfast is breakfast! Enjoyed the fresh fruit and the French toast the most. Recommend if you want a big breakfast without breaking the bank. I think the buffet was only $11.99

We drove over two hours specifically for the all-you-can-eat crab legs, and it was one of the most…read moredisappointing dining experiences we've ever had. The crab legs were completely flavorless. It tasted like they were boiled in plain, dirty water with no seasoning at all\. There wasn't even a hint of Old Bay or any other seasoning to give them flavor. The buffet looked unappetizing. The lettuce looked like it had been sitting out for a week, the onions were clear and old-looking, and the croissants were soft and mushy instead of flaky and crispy. Our waitress was friendly, but she hovered around our table so much that it felt uncomfortable, almost like she was bored. Paying $102.89 for two people was absolutely not worth it. We left extremely disappointed and will not be returning. I would not recommend making a special trip here for the crab legs. The bathroom smells like a nursing home.

We always have breakfast here when we're in town. The food is tasty and fresh, the view of the golf…read morecourse is pretty, and we enjoy having a mimosa or Bloody Mary with breakfast, so we appreciate the bar. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, and it's not that expensive. Nice to have lots of free parking, too. We'll be back!

Food is always good,always tasty.Host young guy needs improvement Empty tables but cant seat you.read more

We had it delivered. First time to eat there as we live in Oklahoma. Everything about it was…read moreamazing! Delivery time and taste was perfect! A little pricey but we would pay it again! Whole roasted garlic cloves and fresh jalapeños did not disappoint

super cute home town bar feel with GLUTEN FREE options! We love Pappos pizza! they have many…read moreoptions and a VERY wide variety of pizzas. we always get their italian salad which is a sweet italian dressing that is unique but amazing! i ordered the cauliflower crust buffalo chicken pizza. i will say i had to order buffalo sauce on the side as i like my buffalo chicken pizza to have an extra kick and without it its just not spicy enough for me. My husband ordered the sicilian pizza hand tossed and reports it was the perfect little kick to an italian style pizza. they are super kid friendly and brought pizza dough to the table for my kids to play with while waiting for food!

We stumbled upon this place. It is definitely a locals Pub and we absolutely LOVED IT!!!! We got…read morethe loaded tots with the beer cheese....sooooo good. The tots were crispy as they should be! I got the bourbon maple point chicken wing and my husband got the buffalo hot. They were cooked and sauces perfectly. Note that we are RV'ers and do A LOT of traveling and we both agree these wings are in our top 10% of the BEST we've had....and yes we've been to Buffalo, NY and are from Florida. This is a dive bar, yet still inviting. Lots of seating, outside area too; but we chose inside (since it was 94 degrees). Both servers we attentive and very friendly! 10 out of 10!!! Abandon the tourist spot and try this place for some really great food!

The food looks better than it tastes. The burgers & fries were very bland with minimal seasoning…read more Chicken tenders were cooked well but also not enough seasoning. It has a fun atmosphere but not too kid friendly for meals as they don't have high chairs. Our food did come out fast & server was very nice.

Makayla was awesome! She was on top of everything, refills without having to ask, she checked in…read moreoften even though she was really busy with several large tables. Good recommendations on food. We couldn't have asked for better service! The restaurant was very loud, was hard to hold a conversation at our table. Food was good. It was a good overall experience made better by excellent service from Makayla!

Our first visit to Encore and it definitely won't be our last!…read more The atmosphere alone is worth the trip. The upper level has a more upscale feel, with a beautiful dining room and an incredible covered outdoor space complete with a stage for live music. The massive windows and stunning views overlooking the peninsula make it the perfect spot to sit back, relax, and enjoy the evening. As for the food... wow. I had the crab legs, which were cooked perfectly, but can we talk about the green beans for a minute? They were ridiculously good. If licking the bowl in public wasn't frowned upon, I might have considered it. Colin ordered the salmon, which was absolutely beautiful and served with rice pilaf. Chris went with the crab-crusted walleye, and it was cooked to perfection. Emma Grace chose the giant pretzel, and giant is an understatement, it was the size of a dinner plate! It came with an assortment of charcuterie-style accompaniments that were fantastic all on their own. Then came dessert, and somehow things got even better. The bread pudding was hands-down one of the best I've ever had. I don't eat bread pudding often, but this one may have ruined all future bread puddings for me. We also shared the cheesecake and cookie skillet, and every bite was delicious. To top it all off, our waitress Makayla was absolutely wonderful and made the entire experience even better. Great food, beautiful views, amazing service, and a fantastic atmosphere. Encore knocked it out of the park. We'll definitely be making a return trip next summer!