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.

We had their delicious turkey burgers and the view of the lake was magnificent. All around the…read morerestaurant were beautiful flowering trees.

The Whispering Woods signature burger wasn't like the time we ate there before. The meat was…read more dry and the blue cheese on it didn't taste like real blue cheese, it didn't even look like blue cheese. Very disappointed.

- excellent customer service - food was cooked perfectly…read more - bathroom was very clean - booths / tables were clean - excellent :)

Wow, what an achievement. Somehow the food managed to be cold and overcooked at the same time. The…read morefries tasted like they had been sitting around since last week, and the service moved slower than a turtle carrying groceries. If disappointment was a restaurant, this would be it. Thanks for reminding me why I should've gone somewhere else. The restaurant looked like it had completely given up. Tables were dirty, the dining area wasn't well kept, and the overall atmosphere made me lose my appetite before I even started eating. Then came the food--which somehow looked worse than it tasted. The order wasn't even made correctly, and by the time I got it fixed, I was questioning why I stayed in the first place. I've had better meals from gas stations and vending machines. For the price, I expected something at least edible and served with a little effort. Instead, I got a meal that felt like it was thrown together at the last possible second. This wasn't just a bad visit; it was a masterclass in how not to run a restaurant. I won't be coming back, and I definitely wouldn't recommend it to anyone looking for a decent meal.

This place is right on Main Street -- not fancy, but cozy and welcoming, with good old-fashioned…read morefood done right. We started with the fried green beans and they were really good. The fried catfish was honestly some of the best I've ever had -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Everything we ordered was seasoned so well: the okra, the fries, all of it was delicious. Even the sweet tea was spot on. The prices are very reasonable, especially considering how much food you get. Our waitress was a young lady who was super attentive and sweet, which made the experience even better. We'll definitely be back.

Fred's Fish House - Mammoth Spring, AR On the recommendation…read moreof the attendants at Mammoth Spring State Park, we stopped in for lunch at Fred's Fish House -- and we're glad we did! The fish was absolutely delicious, the fries were perfectly cooked, and even the coleslaw was a hit with both of us. The portions were so generous that my wife and I easily split one plate between the two of us. They proudly serve American farm-raised catfish, and it was every bit as good as advertised. Highly recommend!

Plain menu, good food…read more We went with some friends last night and we all decided to eat here since we hadn't ate at Ruby's for quite some time. Upon entering the establishment, I felt like we were walking inside a walk-in cooler. Let me tell you it was cold! The biggest complaint I have with this restaurant is the plain menu. To be honest, there really isn't much to choose from. You have chicken, seafood, ribs, steak, pasta or burgers. That might sound like quite a bit, but it is just the same thing cooked various ways. The seafood is essentially tilapia or white fish(both very cheap to buy) or shrimp. Bad selections in my book, especially for the price(median of 14.99). Two rip-offs here. If you choose to get the pasta, or the ribs...you have to pay for the salad bar, which is 2.99 extra. Every other dinner dish comes with the salad bar. The other rip-off is the price of drinks. I ordered tea, and my wife ordered a soda...both were 2.99. Big rip-off. The cheddar biscuits are pretty much a joke..very very small, but not too bad I suppose if they are hot when you receive them. Now the good...I ordered a petite sirloin medium rare, and it was cooked well and tasted good. I was impressed with the quality of the steak. The salad bar was up to par, fresh, and chilled good. There was a decent variety on the salad bar as well. Our server was very attentive, very professional and ran his tables well. The hostess was great, she opened the door for us coming in and going out. Very professional. The overall cleanliness of the restaurant was great and the atmosphere was par. No complaints here at all. I'm giving this a 3/5 for great service and tasty food. It could have been more, but I don't ever expect it to come to that, since this is a chain restaurant. What it is is- just that; a chain restaurant..so don't expect too much, although West Plains is one of the better ones I have eaten at.

Ruby Tuesday had me questioning every life decision that led me through those front doors. I walked…read morein hungry and walked out feeling like I got personally disrespected by a plate of food. The place moved slower than a turtle dragging a refrigerator uphill. By the time I got my meal, I felt like I had aged three years. The food looked like it lost a fight before it even made it to the table. I took one bite and my taste buds started filing complaints. The fries were so sad they looked like they needed a motivational speaker. The burger was drier than a history textbook left in the desert. The whole experience felt like somebody asked, "How can we make mediocrity a business model?" and then built a restaurant around it. If disappointment had a headquarters, this place would be applying for the franchise rights. I came in expecting dinner and left with trust issues. My wallet got robbed harder than my appetite. The only thing that arrived hot was my frustration. One star. I'd rather eat gas station crackers while sitting in a parking lot than repeat this experience.

Food was hot and fresh,very good experience i will be going back when in the area. I definitely…read morewill be returning...

Kind of a dive, but AMAZING garlic cheese curds and ranch dressing!!! Excellent service an friendly…read morestaff.

My wife and I decided to give Fred's a try after quite some time. We were so glad we did. We…read morearrived and were greeted right away. We sat in the screened in area and were served by Dee. She was excellent! We loved the ambience. The view of the lake was wonderful. My wife ordered the coconut shrimp and I had the fresh walleye special. Both were excellent. I overheard that there was only one cook in the kitchen. I was amazed that the single cook handled the whole restaurant by herself, especially since it was filling up quickly as we dined. We'll definitely go back!

The most tender catfish I've ever had, everything was fresh, great service also. The coleslaw was…read morecrisp and tasteful, the batter on this fish was incredible. You can tell the fryer oil is changed out regularly here, this is no Branson fly trap.

This was my first time coming to this restaurant. We didn't realize is was The night of Valentine's…read moreDay but we were still seated quickly! Our food took a while to show up BUT our server, Matthew was amazing! He made sure we got our appetizers and bread to hold us off until our main entrees showed. He very friendly and personable, even with all of the chaos going on. Once we got our food we were very pleased. It tasted AMAZING and the steaks were cooked exactly how we had requested. With the good food and amazing service by Matt, I'm not even upset that we had to wait. Well worth it!

Got my order WRONG After I literally said 400 timesb give me a Coke, not Sprite. It took…read more3 hours for them two to get us rolls.

My wife and I recently had lunch at Gaston's and loved everything. From the service to the classic…read moreview of the river to the perfectly prepared food. It was a great experience. We had a couple of excellent bloody Mary's to start and followed with a wonderful shrimp dish and blackened chicken taco salad. Both were fantastic. We finished with a vanilla crème brûlée. Maybe the best I've ever had. Although the prices were a little steep they definitely deliver at Gaston's. We'll definitely return.

Very pricey and everything is à la cart unlike other fishing resorts we've been to where meals are…read moreincluded in a package. They might consider this in the future. The restaurant is nice with great views and the food was decent, but not great. The breakfast was underwhelming and served buffet style...very bland and barely warm. I'd skip the breakfast and make your own. The fishing was good and with the guides - we did two days. Their top guide is a little arrogant, but knows how to find the trout and will drift fish rather than anchor, which was nice. Would I return? Probably. However, I'd make most of my meals in the cabin and just do a dinner in the restaurant. One thing that's nice is they will cook your catch in the restaurant and prepare to your specifications.

Everything! The best steaks ever!! Had to wait a bit to be seated, but well worth it. Loved the…read moregrilled zucchini!!

We loved this family ran restaurant! 100% worth the drive out there. The setting as you pull in is…read morejust beautiful. Set on a man made small lake, the building is adorned with primitive antiques, and the views from the windows are just beautiful. The showstopper here has to be the homemade bread, YUM! The ribeyes were fantastic, thick cut and cooked to order. Was sad to hear they will be semi-closing soon, due to being a small family ran business. Keep a watch on their Facebook page for some farm to table type dinners coming up though! We will make sure to come back for those! Can't wait to try the catfish!