West Plains, Missouri and hibachi? We said we'd try it…read more Reviews made us believe our experience could go either way of the spectrum. In a strip mall, we walked in and we were sat right away. Someone took our drink and food order promptly. As we sat and were served our soup and salads we did start to notice leftovers from the grill, to the table, and the floor from previous experiences and the lack of clean up from time after time. Crab Rangoon was the sweeter kind. The cook was interactive and the food was good, but the store felt like it was getting smaller the longer we stayed. Between the automatic gratuity wall post to red walls reaching the unswept floors, we noticed the small details made a massive difference. Staff and food were good, but probably won't be back.

This restaurant had me wondering if the chef and the microwave were in a custody battle over the…read morefood. I walked in hungry and left wondering if I should've just eaten the menu instead. The sushi looked like it had survived a natural disaster before making it to my table. One bite in and my taste buds started sending emergency alerts. The rice had the texture of drywall, and the fish tasted like it had a personal grudge against me. The prices were absolutely wild. Every time I looked at the menu, I felt like my bank account was getting mugged in real time. I ordered a few items and expected a meal; instead I got a bill that looked like it came with a car payment. The service moved so slowly that I had enough time to rethink my entire life. By the time the food arrived, I was considering applying for retirement benefits. Overall, this place delivered the rare combination of expensive, disappointing, and unforgettable for all the wrong reasons. One star. I'd have had a better dining experience arguing with a vending machine. I can make it even harsher as long as it's not presented as a real review of an actual business.

Absolutely beautiful and cozy environment for a craft made cocktail and conversation with friendsread more

From the owner: Stories is a rustic yet elegant bar, specializing in rare whiskeys and hand crafted cocktails…read morefeaturing a wide variety of spirits. We also have the only cigar lounge in the Twin Lakes area. Feel free to ask our bartenders to pair a fine cigar with your beverage of choice. Because we are a Speakeasy, you'll have to find the entrance and figure out the password to get in. It's all part of the unique experience you'll find at Stories! Although we don't serve food, we are within easy walking distance of several restaurants and we encourage you to take a stroll around the beautiful Baker District before or after your visit. You are also welcome to bring in outside food. Do you have a large group, or are you looking for a more exclusive experience? We offer full or partial rentals. We can also arrange catering and even paired cocktail dinners. Message us on facebook for more information.

My husband and I came in here tonight, I've been wanting to try this place for months and I am so…read moreglad we finally got to try this place! The restaurant itself has a cool vibe, was clean and the spacing between the tables was really nice. Our server tonight was Gianna, she was really sweet and on top of it! We ordered the deviled eggs, the burger potato scoops, wings & a salad bar. The food was really good, I'd definitely recommend any of the items we tried but for sure the honey sriracha boneless wings were my favorite. The prices were all reasonable and we will definitely come back!

The food here was great! Their wings are SO good. We got their boneless wings and they are huge and…read morefull of flavor. Plus, they are a $1 everyday! We sat up at the bar and the girls took care of us. There are TVs all over the place here so you will not miss any of the action. Plus, up at the bar, they have a froze strip to keep your beer cold!!! So cool. The place is clean and fun and a must if you are in West Plains!

The Frosty Mug has that home town feel. I enjoy the friendly atmosphere and watching sports…read more Friendly service and plenty of scheduled events to rock your weekend! Love this place and the people.

Apps, dinner and cocktails - excellent decision to drive 40 minutes to try Dev's. Would love to see…read morea seasonal cocktail menu!!!

In town for a special event and was looking for a non-chain place to eat. Stumbled across this…read moreplace, and for the most part, wasn't disappointed. The building has a long and colorful past, having been a church, an opera house, a bar, etc. We started with fried pickles. The wedges were decently sized and served with a ranch type dressing. Pickles were crisp and tasty, the ranch was decent (but not great). I had the grilled salmon (often a risky proposition), but I'm this case it worked out. It was a good sized piece that was well grilled, done but still flaky, firm but still moist. It doesn't come with anything so I added a side salad. My companion opted for the Hot Chicken sandwich. Looked to be about a 4oz breast dipped in hot honey sauce on a good quality bun, with cole slaw on top. Not the best sandwich ever, but pretty good. We decided to split a bourbon bread pudding (with added ice cream) for dessert. It was excellent! Only downside was that it was a little crisp around the edges. We probably won't be back in West Plains again, but if we are, I wouldn't mind coming back here again.

Adventure Saturday!!! Today we took a drive into Springfield and visited Finley Farms - a MUST go…read morefor a little bit of history with a load of amazing food. Finley Farms is the Ozark Mill along the Finley River that was purchased by the daughter of Johnny Morris (owner of Bass Pro Shop). They did a huge renovation and conversion to include a restaurant, country store, fine dining speakeasy style bar and restaurant, coffee shop and gardens. We started with brunch at the Ozark Mill restaurant. Then walked the grounds, including an old bridge. We headed out for a few hours and returned for dinner at The Garrison (speakeasy vibe bar and fine dining). We had reservations on the patio and it was simply gorgeous. The food and cocktails were amazing. Service was exceptional - We cannot wait to go back!

Much like a legend or a fable, this restaurant has the air of opulence and intrigue. Our friends…read morehave been raving about the Garrison since it opened in 2022. Last year we had to cancel a reservation due to our friend's illness, this year we decided we can't wait for our friends anymore. We have to take matters in our hands and come by ourselves. We don't need no stinking chaperone !! We arrived early to shop in the Finley farms shop and check out the ozark Mill. The brick parking lot is beautiful and inviting, we absolutely love the history behind the Ozark Mill, and we're excited to see how gorgeous everything was on the inside. I was slightly concerned that my expectation was gonna be way way way out of bounds considering I've been looking forward to coming to this restaurant for four years. Shockingly the experience was so much better than I had anticipated. We love that we're able to check in upstairs and have a codeword to check into the speakeasy type restaurant downstairs. Not to brag but I still remember the password! We were blessed to be the first couple seated and it was fun that we got a booth so we could check out the other tables and really soak in all the ambience . Our waiter Chris is top notch. He is knowledgeable, quick to help and very authentic. Per his recommendation, we decided to have the Garrison experience which is an eight course meal. We decided this isn't happening all the time so let's go big so then we can go home. To prepare for the dinner of a lifetime. I did decide to do a 24 hour fast so that I would have every nook and cranny of my stomach ready for the amazing meal that I knew was to come, boy was I glad I did. It's obvious that one can tell the skill of a chef based on how everything tastes, what separates magnificent from excellent as when something you typically hate ends up tasting surprisingly good. I have always hated cheese. I know this is a cardinal deficiency in my palate , but it's just the truth. When I saw that there would be French and soup on the eight course meal, I quietly decided that I would just not partake in that course. When I noticed shrimp was on that same meal I knew my husband wouldn't take part in that since he hates shrimp. I figured the experience would be fine if we just didn't eat some of the things that were served to us. Shockingly enough everything was delicious. The girl who hates cheese, devoured her French onion soup, and the man who despise a shrimp decided the shrimp was actually pretty good. Wow !!! That's saying something. We of course, also had to partake in the signature cocktails. I had the molasses cocktail and my husband had the Garrison. Later, we shared the Boulter and my husband was able to have a glass of wine. Our eight course extravaganza took three hours and we loved every second of it. Kris was there the whole time warning us not to fill up too early since there was delicious food ahead. Not a piece was bad things that we typically hated we loved and we left knowing this was the night that will always remember. I am pretty sure this is going to be our standard anniversary, got a promotion, daughter got engaged sort of restaurant where we will mark big occasions with wonderful memories at the Garrison. On our way out, Brandon was sweet to help us. Take the epic Garrison photograph in the tunnel. Thank you, Garrison. You knocked it out of the park.

This is an intimate singer/songwriter venue with a small bar at ground level. A steep set of stairs…read moretakes one down to a fabulous rock hewn room with intimate lighting and comfy seating. The mostly local acts are very popular with the always friendly crowd. Calico Rock will charm your pants off.

we had an amazing time! The food, drinks & servers were so awesome!!…read morethe band from Mtn View was the high light of our night . and so much that were coming back to hear them with more friends to celebrate a birthday December 21!! cheers to you all and come see what this special place is all about! Sincerely. The Boyd & Friddle Families

Located below the Worman House, Harry's gives a speakeasy vibe. Dark, moody and leather with a…read morebeautiful view. Great seating groupings for relaxing and conversation. The drinks and bites are a bit on the pricey side however the bartenders are more of a mixologist. Each drink expertly crafted The guy playing the guitar and singing was amazing. He did a wonderful blend of some classic like Eagles, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan along with his own songs and all with his special twist. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening there.

Just getting around to posting this belated review from New Year's Day--Sesame Soirée at The Park…read moreknocked it out of the park! The smoked old-fashioned was incredible (that smoky twist is next-level), and the whole event had amazing ambience with live music from Tom that kept the energy high. We brought a big crowd and got a little loud, but the staff handled it like pros--huge thanks to Garret, Tarin, and especially Jimmy for the awesome service and keeping everything smooth. Perfect way to kick off the new year in Branson. Highly recommend if you're looking for a fun, upscale vibe with great drinks and tunes. 5 stars!

Oh man!!! That was all around one of the best chicken fried steaks I have ever had. So this…read moremonster came out filling the entire plate and looking like a battered covered crispy monster. Trying to eat healthier i asked for the white gravy om the side and subbed the potatoes out for Brussel sprouts. Now I would be remiss if I did not call out this bowl of white gold they call gravy. Oh my goodness so much flavor. It's more of a Béchamel sauce so so good!!! The steak was perfect!! Tender not tough and near melt in your mouth but still giving you that satisfying chew. To he honest this could easily be shared with one other person but that wasn't happening tonight LOL!!! This will be on my list to return to when I'm back in town!!

Came here with the whole family. Excellent menu with a variety of choices. Every single thing we…read moreordered was delicious! We ordered the fried mushrooms and the brussels sprouts for an appetizer. I highly recommend both! Our top choices and recommendations are the chicken tenders, chicken Alfredo, and the chicken fried chicken.

Food was delicious. Quiet and intimate setting for dinner. Service was excellent!…read more My only recommendation would be to use less air freshener in the building

From starters, cocktails, main dish.... Straight to fabulous desserts!!! Servers are top of the…read morecharts and Mike the owner always makes an appearance as to make there everything is perfect!!! Well done all of you! We love this place!! Tim and Kelli Dodd