We came in 45 min closing and we were greeted with a smile and a clean table…read more The menu was direct and the specials were amazing. I ended up getting the texas burger and was not upset

This place is a hit!!! Amazing Bar-B-Que and the kindest staff! I can't stop thinking about the…read morepulled pork, rolls, and beans. Pit plate was the perfect item to share. Large restaurant with nice patio.

TEXAN here & frequent visitor to TX Top 50 BBQ (TX Monthly updates every 4 yrs), which as you know…read moreis the king of the cuisine. I'm certain I've the experience to know what good BBQ is & isn't. And, boy howdy, this IS! Without a doubt, if Old 76 were in TX, they'd easily be on that coveted list of world renowned BBQ joints. That's truthfully rare to find outside the state. Situated exactly between Branson & West Branson, is this gem that's clean cut & the BBQ, sides too, is superbly executed. I'm not saying stuff to sound good. This is L E G I T, the real deal. They're pushing TRUE barbecue as it ought to be, not like some wannabe. I dare you to try any other place & find the same superb quality for ALL aspects. Get there before opening because the line gets long fast & the ordering takes time. There's limited seating that fills up quickly. I only wish it were larger in space & had the capacity for more help in front than 1 person. But for modestly using the limited space adjacent to a gas station, it's tastefully & professionally decorated & comfortable, just right for what it is, as opposed to the tacky, out-dated & sparse, or overdone interior that one tends to see elsewhere. Waiting for BBQ is honestly an experience & you must be prepared to wait your turn. That's how it is in TX for all the joints, folks ordering FCFS after waiting patiently in line for hours until sell-out. It's worth waiting on & building camaraderie with those about you. After all, you're about to celebrate gastronomically, I promise! Best sides: ALL of them but especially the corn casserole. You'd think it's vegetable bread pudding, it's so scrumptious!! Beans are no less than fantastic with bits of brisket - so warm & comforting. Potato salad is just a massive winner of full-mouthed goodness that's not typically mayo-ed down. Don't pass up the mighty fine coleslaw for topping your pulled-pork, pickles & bread for a highlight finish. Speaking of pickles, add more as a great acidic accompaniment. The sauce here is on the sweet side. It's really not needed AT ALL except to occasionally boost the flavor kick if taking leftovers for later. The meat's simple pepper & salt crust is all you need. & speaking of the Meats: Truly the star of the show as they should be. See the platter photo for yourself. Pick of choice or prime brisket. Prime for us. We could've appreciated a little bit thicker of a smoke ring but it was there despite the fast cook it probably endured. It needed to be a little less done on the fatty side but it was awfully tender anyway. Absolutely a winner brisket done right, so I can sweat the small stuff. All said, the perfect seasoning & bark set the tone & to me for brisket, that is most important. 99% perfect. Chicken: dark meat extra peppery & almost overdone but the white meat was super tender & nice to eat. It doesn't take away from the whole goodness of the platter though. Bologna: these ain't no lame Oscar Meyer store bought flappers. Talk about thickly cut, juicy heaven! Wow is all I can say - absolutely YUMMY. Pulled Pork: P I G G Y P E R F E C T. Don't even need sauce! Use the pillowy potato bread to die & go to taste bud heaven with rivers of salivation. This is so succulent, you might keep it all for yourself in a group setting. Ribs: BEST OF SHOW. These are guaranteed to be the best ribs in MO. Perfect pull & bite. 2 stacks of the thick bone-in pig walls left me amazed after just seeing the miraculous color & cook on the exterior of these spares. Their taste & texture solidified that Old 76 Smokehouse is the most bona fide BBQ joint I've ever been to in the Midwest. These ribs aren't somewhat good enough, they are majestic. My only wish is they'd had a beef rib aka meat candy option too. Desserts: both Bread Pudding & Key Lime Pie are highlights not to be missed. Stacked tall & the absolute righteous finish to seal the deal for such an experience. I just can't say enough good things about Old 76. Loved it so much, our 5-guy party bought shirts & a hat to wear in TX & TN. If this was local for us, "O76S" would be a frequent stop. We're BIG fans now. Last but not least, the gentleman working the show & taking orders was kinder than Jesus. He treated us right, & that's a fact. Talk about hospitality to the Nth degree. Ain't nobody going to be sad about that & we'll remember this kindness in anticipation of being right back ASAP! What we couldn't stuff ourselves above the gullet, we took home & all the girls promptly & heartily finished it off exclaiming how wonderful it was. They only missed out on the experience but not the tenderness & flavor!! Visitors & locals alike, DO NOT MISS this opportunity to dine like a king!! You will have died & gone to Texas, I mean heaven! One con & warning: if you don't have a truck with ample under-carriage space, avoid the furthest drive-way next to the fence. It is too steep & you WILL run aground, as we did. Enter & exit on the gas station side only.

It's rare that I'll even try Barb-B-Q outside of Kansas, Texas or Tennessee and I know there are…read moresome good spots, but I've been burned by more bad than good. The brisket was amazing, the fries and beans were also very good. I'll be heading back to try other menu options as soon as possible. 2 very enthusiastic thumbs up!!

I'm a local, and I could literally eat here every single day if I could!! I never like bbq sauce…read moreuntil I came here. Don't even get me started on the pulled pork. To die for! I can't find a single flaw in their food, or service! They're the kindest people every single time. You'd never know if they were having a tough day. The ambiance is through the roof amazing. If I could give 10 stars, I would.

Hands Down the best BBQ in Branson area…read more Brisket may be best in state. Potato salad and the mac & cheese are excellent sides. This is a get it to go or eat outside picnic style place. Don't look for a sit down restaurant. They're closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

This is the OG location! Our server Josh was very professional and friendly. He was attentive and…read morefun to talk with. Great customer service !! Food was amazing! We all liked this location better than the other Branson location. This one was quiet and set against the Ozark mountains. The food tasted great at the other location, but even better at this one!! You can totally tell they put more love and care into their food. Definitely our favorite breakfast place here in Branson! We will miss it for sure!! Come to Tulsa OKLAHOMA : )

This PLACE IS A MUST STOP !!' If you are in Branson, the FOOD is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING & service is…read moredown Home country hospitality I can't wait to come back next time I am vacationing from Chicago! 5 Stars isn't enough... They deserve 13 STARS

We showed up at dinner and the meat looked like it had been sitting out all day. It tasted like it…read moretoo. The customer service was... lack luster. No smiles. No greeting. Could hardly hear the person taking our order. Bad experience

This was such a disappointing meal amidst so many other great snacks and dining throughout the day…read more The line was ridiculous and snakes around the building and a little outside and the food was absolutely subpar - think ice cold steak chunks on a salad for $18. Such a letdown in an otherwise incredible theme park.

Great place for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Waitress is attentive and very friendly . They give…read moreyou a lot of food and it's all good , not crazy about the Coke Zero but they have good ice tea. It's a great place with a country vibe and their desserts look fantastic but I'm usually to full to know how good they are!

We waited over an hour for our food before leaving. As soon as we got drinks, we put in our order…read more 3 tables came and went in the meantime. I'd give 1 star but the waitress was at least attentive to coffee refills. Wasn't busy or packed, not sure what was going on. Won't be coming back

Pizza was great and the crust was delicious! I believe Landon was our server and he took care of…read moreall our needs! Will definitely be back next time we're in Branson!

We met a delivery driver for this restaurant in our hotel lobby. He was friendly and helpful,…read moreanswering our questions and selling his pizza to us - so much so that we turned around and created an account and placed and online order for delivery to our hotel! The service was easy to use online with a 20% off coupon offered for the 2nd order online! They offer family specials and we took advantage of the 2 large pizzas for $32 - plus added some sides and a couple of two liters (sold cold) with cups requested for us to share our drinks once the pizza and drinks arrive! Thanks for the easy ordering process and great food! Might K add that the delivery driver was lit together and. Or sloppy or skinny. It makes a difference when the presentation is clean and the manners are great! The sales skills were awesome too!

I took my family here on our last day in Branson. It was a rainstorm happening outside. I dropped…read moremy family off at the door and had to park far away due to business. Upon our arrival, we were told the restaurant wait was 45 minutes, which is bad when you have two young kids. I told my wife we should find somewhere else to go. The person in charge immediately went to the kitchen to see if they could handle our order. We were then seated immediately. I have never had a restaurant go out of their way to accommodate us like that. The food was delicious. We ordered 16oz Kansas strips and they were cooked to perfection. I ordered mashed potatoes and cheesy corn as sides. The cheesy corn was the best corn I've ever had and I highly recommend. I highly recommend Shephard's Mill restaurant to anyone who is traveling to Branson, MO.

In Branson on vacation June 2026. We were headed to a different place for breakfast and we saw the…read moresign so we pulled in to Shepherd's Grill. My only advice, don't even bother to stop. It's more of a snack bar than a restaurant. Extremely limited breakfast selections and they were out of a couple of the things we tried to order. Service was mediocre, we just gave up and left.

Great burgers. Next time I'm trying the nachos, although the burgers will be hard to beat. Great…read moreatmosphere, live band was excellent! Highly recommend if you're in Branson

Off the beaten path but def worth it! I got pulled pork platter and EVERYTHING was great! They even…read morehave a fried roll! Go it's great

This place does not exist anymore. Tried calling the phone number and was told I had the wrong…read morenumber. Do not attempt to go to this place.

Great outside seating with nice canopy and games! Staff very friendly and food was awesome! Great…read moreIdaho Fries!!