Never had a bad experience at Rusty Rooster (other than wait time - can be very busy). Great food &…read moreservice

My wife and I were up at the lake for a special event. We searched for a good place for breakfast…read more We found the Rusty Rooster. The place has limited parking because it always has customers. The people were friendly, the place was clean and bright. The service was fantastic, Thanks Hope! The best part was the food. I had the Spicy Rooster and my wife had the biscuits and gravy. The food was delicious and piping hot. If you are looking for a GREAT breakfast or brunch stop, this is it. Tell them Santa and Mrs Claus sent you!

The best sausage egg and cheese croissant ever!! Jack offered great suggestions and the food and…read morecoffee were affordable and delicious. Highly recommend and would stop again if in the area. Thanks for the friendly service and great conversation Jack! Linda and Wade-Iowa

Owner was extremely nice and the atmosphere was very friendly and positive. Very good variety of…read morefood and drink options. Will definitely be returning!

Love this breakfast/lunch place. The service is always friendly and they make a mean breakfast…read more Be aware that you may have a short wait. They have a lot of seating, but during busy weekends, someone let the secret slip out about how yummy the cinnamon cakes are. The menu has a great selection, but it is not overwhelming. Breakfast is all day and there is a lunch menu as well. Classic breakfast food that will leave you full and satisfied; ready to take on a full day of the lake. Enjoy your meal in the back of the restaurant looking out into the beautiful woods and take a gander at the lake memorabilia on the walls. This is my go to breakfast spot on the West side of the lake. Hot coffee and French toast always hit the spot.

Went in to eat for the first time and it was definitely the last time! As I'm sitting there and in…read moreview of the kitchen a cook set a tray of raw meat on to off the filled dirty trash can. Customer service could be better off you aren't a regular they forget you are there with no drink no refill once you get a drink no checking back. I feel like if it's not a regular it may be a potential one if treated the way you treat your regulars.

Note to all: this is now called Lighthouse Diner. It now has new owners. Great food and service and…read morereasonable prices.

Was near the lake of the Ozarks delivering a Camper. Had some time to kill came in for brunch. Had…read moresome kind of Cajun Omelet that was awesome! Tons of flavor great size good coffee I was extremely satisfied. Visiting every time I come into town..

Excellent breakfast spot on the Bagnell Dam Strip! The biscuits and gravy is to die for! Be sure to…read moreget a giant cinnamon roll while you're there as well.. The food was excellent and the staff were on point!

Service was excellent! Coffee cups never got below half full. Lots of check-ins during meal. We…read moreloved the graphic on the wait staff t-shirts. You can get your own for $20. Breakfast menu covered every option you might want. Portions were ample. Green peppers, onions, and ham in omelets were pre-sautéed, bringing special flavors to entrees. Everyone gave their meals very high marks for taste. The atmosphere was "local town genuine" and decidedly un-chain-like. We ordered a giant cinnamon roll for the table. It was a cube 6 inches on every side. Our first impression was "how can this brick be good all the way through?" BUT IT WAS! The core was the size of a softball and we fought over pieces like Black Friday Walmart shoppers.

Really friendly service in a typical trading post environment with individual 4-top and communal…read moretables the food is standard roadside fare with a focus on the big chief burgers. The tenderloin sandwich well executed with a seasoned crispy breading covering a pork loin slice pounded out to 1/4" thickness about twice the size of the bun. That's consistent with the standard in this area, first done by the Smith family of Smith's Restaurant now 5 or 6 miles South on Hwy 13. The fries were absolutely perfect, fries to order, sprinkled with a seasoning that's really very good. Don't skip the fries!

Come on by for a tasty meal and don't forget to snag some homemade Amish treats, yummy baked goods,…read moreand other cool local products to take home! The restaurant has plenty of seating inside, creating a cozy vibe for enjoying your food, plus there are easy to-go options for those on the run. We can't wait to go back for those amazing million-dollar pickles and a bunch of delicious Amish baked goods that are simply unforgettable. The homemade blackberry pie paired perfectly with our homemade ice cream at the lake. On our last visit, we treated ourselves to a freshly made chicken quesadilla that was loaded with flavor and paired perfectly with some zesty salsa. The chicken wrap was just as good, packed with juicy grilled chicken, crunchy veggies, and a tasty sauce, making it a meal we couldn't get enough of. So much better than fast food options and supporting local!

Hubs and I have a place on the lake and drove up here for lunch on a rainy and chilly spring day…read more Craft beer, full bar with local wines and spirits. Not much of a beer drinker but I tried the "Zuko Mango" which is surprisingly sweet. I was very surprised and pleased! Hubs loves his craft brew and tried 2 others (sorry can't remember the names) and he liked both. For lunch I ordered the Greek salad-very good--and Hubs had the nachos. Menu is varied with a good selection, including pizza. We were happy with our choices. Service was attentive and friendly. We will not hesitate to come back on a rainy lake day!

Bee's Knees is great local brewery near the Lake of the Ozarks…read more The beer is flavorful. They brew a lot of the classic beer styles: stouts, blonde ales, IPAs along with some lagers. The service is great. Everyone that works there is very nice. For the food, I think the pizza is the best thing on the menu. All of the appetizers are pretty good too.

Service was amazing! Has a very good southern hospitality staff and a very nice building! Food was…read moreabsolutely amazing and inexpensive! The southern Benedict was only $13 and it was a big ol plate! 9.6/10 would recommend

Love this place. Giant portions and tasty. Our service was good, but the food came out very…read moreslowly. I had the Greek Omelet and hash-browns. Both had great flavor and the hash-browns were nice and crispy. There is lots of character to this place. The old signs are neat. The prices are reasonable and you won't walk away hungry.

Derailed was a unique spot that was overall underwhelming…read more The ambiance and vibe in the building was very "small town gossip" from observing the relationship between the workers and patrons and the conversations had around us. I heard more about the drinking and dating habits of the people in the town of Booneville than I cared to during my visit. The room was rather stuffy and crowded with too much going on and the counter was crowded with things so much so that it was unclear where to stand to place your order. When you did step up to the baristas station to order then you were in the way of the restroom traffic and that of the staff delivering food and constantly being ushered to move. The biscuits and gravy were fine, but not great. The raspberry latte was okay. Personally, when I'm sitting in a cafe to dine in, I really appreciate a mug rather than a disposable to go cup. It's a really cute building, but I probably won't visit again.

Good coffee (I only drink brewed, but they have a huge selection of the fancy stuff) and GREAT…read morebreakfasts. Diagonal from old train depot, next to old warehouse that loaded onto trains (now the local museum) and next to Katy Trail (railroad tracks converted to hiking and biking trail). I've had the Bidcuits and Gravy (excellent) and today tried the breakfast quesadilla. Also excellent. And bonus: a cool little dog

We have our favorites-crabrangoons & hot/sour soup plus shrimp several ways... and of course Helen…read moreis always a treat. Terry

It's terrible. There is bugs or something in the food. It was literally moldy And the chicken…read moretasted like a rotten version of a car tire or something. The rice wasn't bad it was the only good thing