Four and a half stars for tasty food and good service right on the water. Watch boats go by on the smoky river while you enjoy a variety of seafood. We enjoyed the Wahoo dip and the gator tails. My daughter said the grilled salmon was maybe the best salmon she'd ever had. Owned by the Bass Pro next door. Bring quarters for the goose feed dispenser! read more

We have no idea how the food is because we ordered probably an hour ago and no food yet. The waitress said sorry " we had a huge to go order back up the kitchen" We are here now , not far and lazy sitting on our couch ordering "to go". So now we are leaving. Six people sat down after us, and they are already finished . We'll never come back. read more

We did have to wait awhile to get a table. It wasn't crowded but obviously short on wait staff since there was lots of empty tables. Really nice atmosphere though and it's right on the river. My cousins both had the fried catfish, which they said was delicious, I had the Famous Islamorada Fish Sandwich. Not sure what makes it Famous but it was good. Hubby was so excited to get the Ozarks Trout Almondine which he had the last time we were here but alas they overcooked it unfortunately. He was bummed. Good flavor but overdone. Would definitely try it again. read more

White River Fish House - Trout almondine - Seafood Near Me - Branson, Missouri

See all

We were a party of six and everyone of us seem to like our food very much. Of course the menu is fish forward, however. they do offer salad, steak, chicken pork they even had a taco available. Our service was fine, but they weren't terribly crowded and our server seemed to want to move us along. I say this because we weren't even halfway through our meal and she's bringing the check and asking if we want dessert. this is a very family friendly, country feeling (all Ozark) restaurant located right off the river. They have a little deck with some seating available for dining or you can just enjoy the breeze and view while you're waiting for your table. read more

See all

We came in on a Friday afternoon for a late lunch/early dinner. We were seated right away and our server Kathy came over right away. We ordered two appetizers - crawfish tails and okra with hush puppies. For mains, we went with coconut shrimp, fish and chips, and catfish. We also got jalapeño corn bread. Our food was delicious. The portions were huge and we left stuffed. The restaurant is located on Taneycomo and has a view of the water. read more

I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for years! I love the setting on the White River along with the outdoor appearance . So quaint and authentic it looks like an old river read more

Faith was outstanding serving our group and was very nice. Our glasses never got empty and she took a picture of our group for us. Thank you Faith we will be back next time we are in town. read more

See all

Service was OK, food came quick but took longer to place our drink order than it did to wait for food. Our waitress was trying to juggle too many tables. Food was average, Old Fashioned drink was below average. I do not plan to go back. read more

Food was excellent, and the service was friendly. The atmosphere really sets this place apart, with nice riverfront views and a spacious, open dining area that feels inviting and comfortable. It's also in a fantastic location--just a short 5-minute walk to the Branson Landing, where you can catch the water show and enjoy plenty of shopping. Definitely a great spot for both the food and the overall experience. read more

See all

I think White River Fish House is a great place for families to go for a nicer, casual meal. The atmosphere seems classier than super casual places like Chili's, but it's not so pretentious that you have to dress up. You can wear jeans if you wanted to. The prices are a little pricier than your typical chain restaurant, but not unreasonable, especially when the food is pretty tasty. Their mocktail margarita was delicious! I'd recommend this restaurant, and I'd definitely go back! read more

I stopped and got an order to go tonight. I ordered the Islamorada Portofino which I get on a regular basis. When I got it home and opened it the portion of fish appeared to be about half of the size of what has been normal. It was also supposed to have a sauce over the top of it and that was not there. My wife is also celiac and tonight they did nor really know what she could eat. I had ordered the vegetables for her and got fries that have a gloating that contains gluten. The server was excellent. read more

We had an amazing dinner we started off with the ultimate sampler the elk sliders were amazing lots of flavor. My favorite was the gator bites, huge portion of breaded crawfish tails and a fish spread and crackers. For our entree we each got shrimp bonitta it was an amazing cheese covered shrimp and Alfredo sauce dish. We asked for a seat with a view looking right down the lake. The staff was excellent food came out quickly. I didn't care for the jalapeno cornbread I had the skillet of cornbread without jalapenos I think last time I came and that was better. Love this place. read more

White River Fish House - Ultimate sampler - Seafood Near Me - Branson, Missouri

See all

If you are looking for a great place to eat head here. This is right on the river. Make sure you ask for a table facing the river. Everything here is fisherman approved. This is a quiet, clean, and delicious place to eat. read more

See all

An easy 5 stars from me! This was our second visit here and we were happy to be back! For an appetizer we were served the jalapeno cornbread, but i also ordered the crawfish tails. These were amazing! I did not care for the sauce they were paired with however, but they were fantastic on their own. The cornbread was good, but extremely crumbly. Hard to eat without it falling apart with each bite. Also the butter served with it was a necessity for me because without it these cornbread muffins were pretty dry. For my entree i ordered the fried catfish. This was HUGE and well worth the $19.99 IMO. I only was able to eat one fillet and the fries before i was stuffed. My wife got the large Ceaser salad and shared it with my son, and my daughter enjoyed an order of fries and the appetizers. They aren't big seafood people and I had promised them ice-cream afterwards if they agreed to come here. Service was great and the food was fast and fresh! Bottomline: The hype for White River Fish House is legit, and is a great stop if your looking for a good seafood option in the Branson Landing area. The view over the lake / river is gorgeous and the rustic wood sportsman cabin theme is a personal favorite of mine. Only change i would make is that I should have gotten the Walleye. read more

For many years, I'd say more than 10, I've always returned to this small but reliable and charming restaurant. The staff is so professional and friendly that you feel right at home. The food is very good, and they have some special dishes that you'll discover if you go. The view over Lake Taneycomo is spectacular. I have to emphasize Kylie's excellent service and professionalism...until next time! read more

See all

Pro: Ambience- so incredibly warm and inviting Food was decent not amazing and a bit pricey. read more

White River Fish House - Love the ambiance - Seafood Near Me - Branson, Missouri

See all

Food was slightly overpriced, was good but personally for a $30 meal I do not think my side of chips and salsa should be store bought cheap items. Service was great I forgot our waitress name but she was very sweet and nice to my kids. read more

I don't want to get anyone in trouble, but this place is undeniably overpriced while simultaneously underwhelming. The ambiance is one of rugged lodge and the menu gives the impression that you'll get exotic meats and fish prepared with an awe-inspiring uniqueness that you'll be looking forward to the next time you can visit. Unfortunately, it fell flatter than a carp. I ordered the fish tacos and couldn't have been more disappointed. The chips were bordering on stale, the "salsa" was actually store-bought Pace picante sauce. The fish, was just so-so and was NOT fresh. It had the rubbery hallmark of long-frozen fish over seasoned to hide the hint of "fishy" taste. The coleslaw was just store-bought shredded cabbage and the sour cream was Daisy. Not even an attempt at making a real crema or sauce. The chimichurri sauce was the only thing bringing a pleasant flavor to this dish. For $20, they do give 3 sizable tacos, but man are they forgettable. My wife got the Trout Almadine, and once again the fish wasn't fresh and the overwhelming almond crust and almond butter was trying to cover it up. Literally. The jalapeño corn bread was certainly a box of Jiffy Honey Cornbread mixed with minced jalapeños. We all loved it, but what can I say, Jiffy makes good cornbread... Overall, we left wishing we would've tried any of the other restaurants on this lively strip of Branson commercialism...but alas, we made a blunder. Pre-tip, we spent $96 on 2 entrees and 3 kid meals. No drinks, no apps, no joy. At least the service was fast and friendly. read more

All the fried foods we ordered were overcooked. (The chicken tenders, calamari, and fries were dark and crunchy.)

Overpriced glorified fast food! No flavor fish , hard crusted rice pilaf, cheap ingredients.

Although this was not our first time to the White River House it exceeded our expectations from previous visits. The service was good and the food especially the fish was outstanding! We got the trout almandine and the walleye. Both tasted amazing. read more

Service was absolutely amazing and they were extremely busy and we still got seated quick and to fast server was also cracking jokes absolutely amazing I believe her name is Kylie her a raise she's amazing read more

We use to love going to the White River Fish House for the Fish and chips. The last trip was so disappointing we will no return. The quantity was reduced from 3 nice pieces of fish to two pieces of fish, one was decent size the second was small and mostly breading. My granddaughter ordered catfish which was 75% breading that had a poor flavor. The pricing is high and the quality has significantly gone down. read more

During a recent trip to Branson, had a pretty nice dinner with my wife. For starters, were were seated and given a nice cornbread appetizer. It was OK, but nothing terribly spectacular. We ordered the spinach and artichoke dip, which had tomatoes on it.......not terrible, but was peculiar. Finally, the main course, my wife had the mahi mahi with shrimp and sauce. Her fish was overcooked but the sauce was to her satisfaction. I had the Kansas City Strip with Crab Cake and mashed potatoes, and was very pleased with the cook (it should be noted that I am somewhat of a steak snob, so a cook to impress me is quite some doing). read more

See all

We walked in and there were probably 25 open tables and a big line of people waiting to be seated. Host said about 30 minutes to be seated because they only have 6 people working. After reading similar issues here, management is clearly the problem. read more

If you need something a little on the healthier side in the fried world of Branson, their grilled trout was wonderful! I subbed the rice for their mashed potatoes. My server was amazing and attentive. Adorable old fishing decor gave a fun atmosphere. read more

Great food, excellent service! Maria or possibly Marie, took excellent care of us. Really a cool place with a lot of history. Love the decor. read more

The wait staff was friendly and kind! My daughter had forgotten her light up ice cube that came with her lemodade drink, on the table at closing and time and the wonderful staff let me in to get it off the table. We had a party of 14 so we were in awee at how they got us seated within 15 mins after arrival. Yes they were extremely busy but they made sure to make sure we were well taken care of! read more

Very beautiful, rustic fishing themed restaurant right on the water. The menu is large, but overpriced. The fish dip was OK, it was made with salmon which is a little unusual and was fishy. I know I know it's fish, but it shouldn't have been that fishy tasting. I ordered the grouper and was a little disappointed with the topping. It sounded really good on the menu, but fell short and felt like it was an afterthought did not seem fresh. For the price I was looking for a more elevated dish. My dad ordered the fish and chips and said they were pretty good, but nothing special. He really enjoyed the sweet potato waffle fries, though . My mom ordered the Trout almondine and she said it was bland. read more

White River Fish House - Seafood Near Me - Branson, Missouri

See all

We've been a few times before. The second to last time we were not impressed, but they told us they were very short-handed so we let it go and tried again. This time we got the same waiter as last time, Tracey, and had more problems. The smallest problem was that there were no gummy fish in the fishbowl. The rest of the issues were as follows. He never offered to refill drinks. We had to ask to refill the lemonade after it had been empty for a bit. We ordered hamburgers medium and medium rare. Neither showed up with any pink in the middle. None of the food was cold, but none of it was warm either. We ordered chicken tenders and got Chicken Alfredo. He took the Alfredo back and said he'd get the tenders for us, but the rest of us finished our meals before it came so we had him cancel the tenders. On the upside we did get to watch an angler catch a bunch of trout right outside our window. So two stars because the ambience was good. read more

Food was a little overpriced but good, service was great, and was a neat clean place nice to try once while in the area

The customer service was great! Good environment for family and the food is delicious

Amazing food friendly service excellent view Food reasonable prices Bar service was good with cocktails made correctly read more

Service was good but the food was terrible. Crawfish tails were so old and overcooked you couldn't even chew them up. Sandwich did not come out as described and wasn't good. Tacos had so many competing flavors that it did not work together. The one thing this restaurant does have going for it is it has a really nice view of the river. read more

OMG! Don't go there. This was a terreble meal, Calamari appetizer and corn bread were great. We ordered trout almondine. It was pink like salmon and we were told "it's because of the food they are fed". It was overcooked and dry. The taste was off, too. The meal included a vegetable and rice pilaf. The vegetable, which was broccoli, was so overcooked it was mushy. It should be a crime to serve it. The rice pilaf was a full cup of gummy unseasoned rice, also overcooked, and cannot rightly be called pilaf which is fluffy and flavorful. Yech! The waitress must have just eaten a sour lemon--less than friendly read more

To get your attention, 1 point shorted. The ramp and stairs outside that lead to the parking lot need to be lit for nighttime use. Our server and food was all fine at our table. We had lots of just plain fussy, picky eaters in our group. I apologize that they even tagged along The prices were moderate and the quality fantastic. I liked the jalapeño cornbread, my KC steak grilled to my liking. The luscious Key Lime pie was huge and took me 3 days to finish! I am so pleased your establishment was easily accessible at the end of the Branson Landing (which is exclusively for able-bodied diners only.) read more

We went as a family group of 12. 7 adults and 5 kids. We were all happy with our food: service and the decor of this fish house. It was fun to watch folks do the zip line across Taneycomo. We would define return. And there was a 20% off coupon in the Branson Landing booklet. read more

The hubs and I wanted fish so we went to white river fish house. The workers were pretty friendly and the restaurant looked clean. I got a crab cake and the hubs got fish and chips. He said his food was good. Mine tasted like.....nothing. :/ Oh well. read more

Food was good, not great. Arrived just slightly warm. Our waitress wasn't very attentive when it came to refills, etc. My husband asked for a side salad with his meal instead of the coleslaw. When his meal arrived, the slaw was on the plate - a tiny amount in a condiment cup. Apparently it's not really a "side", so a salad couldn't be substituted for it. We were expecting an upcharge for a premium side (less than $4), but instead were charged for a half salad for a whopping $9. The waitress should have explained the salad couldn't be substituted for the slaw. We thought the price of most meals was fair - we were just shocked at the cost of ordering a side salad. The kids meals are super expensive however. The jalapeno cornbread muffins they brought out to us after we sat down were delicious! read more

White River Fish House is amazing! The views from inside our beautiful! The tables along the windows all face the river. The service is great and the food was delicious. Every staff member we encountered was friendly and welcoming. I had the bbq bacon wrapped shrimp and it was on point. If you're a seafood person and you're down at the Branson Landing this is definitely a stop you don't want to miss! read more

See all