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General Category => Branson Talk => Topic started by: cocodane3 on July 15, 2011, 08:06:16 PM

Title: Best places to eat in Branson
Post by: cocodane3 on July 15, 2011, 08:06:16 PM
Hey we are going in our summer trip to Branson.we always eat at landrys seafood but I would like to find another great place to eat. Any ideas?

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Post by: Junior on July 15, 2011, 08:09:59 PM
Charlie's Rib and Steak House
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Post by: jmc75 on July 15, 2011, 10:55:53 PM
Shorty Smalls
Great portions and not very pricey
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 16, 2011, 02:29:34 AM
mexican food?  La Hacienda,  over by IMAX.

Grand country also has a "grand" buffet!!
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Post by: Junior on July 16, 2011, 02:47:39 AM
Yeah, Grand Buffet, and the Mexican joint in downtown Hollister, too.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 16, 2011, 07:26:52 AM
the mexican joint in hollister is a "sister",  same company as the la hacienda on the west side of branson.

The name in hollister is also La hacienda, and yes there food is good also.
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Post by: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 09:54:06 AM
If you have a hankering for some pub food- Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub on the landing is good.
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Post by: momto3dcl on July 16, 2011, 11:24:42 AM
White River Fish House at the landing.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 16, 2011, 12:23:35 PM
i also like old chicago.  But you better take your wallet, It adds up pretty wuickly in there...  although i have never had bad service, or bad food..  and the beverages are always cold!!
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Post by: DollarCityBoy on July 16, 2011, 01:11:50 PM
McFarlands (IMAX)
Farmhouse Restaurant (Historic Downtown Branson)
Outback (76 Strip)
Up Town Cafe (close to Titanic)
Ruby Tuesday (2 Locations on 76)
Title: Re: Best places to eat in Branson
Post by: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 02:43:28 PM
I only go to Old Chicago for their drinks. I joined their Beer Club that has different incentives with different levels earned. I enjoy their "Flights" that offer several different smaller draught beers (like a sampler)for about the price of a regular beer.
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Post by: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 02:43:51 PM
My family went to The Great American Steak & Chicken House next to Tanger Outlet Mall on 76 and said it was great. If you are unfamiliar with it...there is a 50+ ft tall chicken at the door...you cannot miss the place!
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Post by: DollarCityBoy on July 16, 2011, 03:27:02 PM
Quote from: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 02:43:51 PM
My family went to The Great American Steak & Chicken House next to Tanger Outlet Mall on 76 and said it was great. If you are unfamiliar with it...there is a 50+ ft tall chicken at the door...you cannot miss the place!


We use to eat at Peppercorns all the time for Breakfast. It had a wonderful breakfast buffet. It was one of my Grandmothers favorite places to eat for Breakfast. She passed away in November. When we went to Branson in March, I was shocked to see the BIG red barn that replaced it. It made us very sentimental for the old Peppercorns with the pretty white wrap-around porch.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 16, 2011, 04:25:21 PM
grand country breakfast buffet is AWESOME!!!  and at a very reasonable price.
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Post by: orient express on July 16, 2011, 05:33:33 PM
danna's bbq, famous dave's, florentina's
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Post by: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 08:17:49 PM
I second Famous Dave's on the Landing. The ribs are great, you can even buy them by the bone if you are looking to just try one... and the brisket was amazing. don't pass on the corn bread, it was by far the best I have ever had.
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Post by: eagle1 on July 17, 2011, 04:14:17 PM
Don't forget Starvin Marvins for seafood buffet if you like seafood....pricy but good from what the guests say (I don't like seafood). Also, if you like steak try the Paradise Grill across the street from the hotel. (Your room key gets you a discount there 10% off). Best steak I have had and tried all the steak restaurants in Branson.
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Post by: Destination SDC on July 17, 2011, 05:55:01 PM
One of our favorite places to go eat is the Pizza World Buffet, next to Andy's Frozen Custard on the strip.  The pizza's are very good and the dessert pizzas are delicious - especially the cholocolate chip pizza.  It's economical for families or those watching their expenses. especially with the coupon you find in the coupon books.  You get great value for the money.
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Post by: Junior on July 18, 2011, 07:55:10 AM
Oh yeah! Starvin' Marvins! Gotta hit this one.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 18, 2011, 10:32:02 AM
the pizza joint sounds good.  may have to check it out.. 
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Post by: mountaingirl on July 18, 2011, 08:21:38 PM
while in Branson at at applebees.  eliniatas and luigis. also la iguanas.
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Post by: Ozark Outlaw on July 18, 2011, 11:48:29 PM
Quote from: rubedugans on July 16, 2011, 08:17:49 PM
I second Famous Dave's on the Landing. The ribs are great, you can even buy them by the bone if you are looking to just try one... and the brisket was amazing. don't pass on the corn bread, it was by far the best I have ever had.

I third Famous Dave's! And trust me I know barbecue. ;D

Mountaingirl, I have eaten at the Applebee's in Branson before. Good service, although they are usually packed every time I go! :)
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 19, 2011, 10:00:55 AM
only time i eat at applebees is if i get in the mood for one of there Bourban Street Steaks!!!!   MAN!!  thats some good stuff.
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Post by: cheesehead57 on July 19, 2011, 02:11:56 PM
We've eaten at the Famous Daves at the Landing......it doesn't compare to the original Famous Daves up here in Hayward, WI., but it is fairly good though. We also liked Starvin Marvins, but my hubby doesn't like seafood so he had a steak that was excellent. The Pizza Buffet was fair....I make homemade Pizza using a Pizza stone  in my oven, so ours tastes better than most ordinary pizza places. I really like to cook, so we don't eat out much when we are home.  I don't like to eat out and be disappointed with the food and still have to pay a lot for it.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 19, 2011, 03:35:59 PM
hi there cheesehead.. How are you and the hubby..  weather is nasty hot here..  how is it there?  TTYL...
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Post by: saloongal on July 20, 2011, 07:30:56 AM
I second Charlies Rib and Steak.  Good food, good service, and nice price.

Texas Land and Cattle on the Landing is my splurge meal.  Steaks melt in your mouth.  Also some of the best service I have ever had at any restaurant.  And excellent with the kids; even bringing their meals out just a bit ahead of the adults so we already had their cut up and ready before our steaks came out.

Cantina Larado.  Its also on the landing.  I don't have words for how good the mexican is. 

We usually go to Mr Gs pizza too.  I think the best thing on the menu is the Tony Orlando Salad.

Or course we often have breakfast at Cracker Barrell or IHOP.  You know what you are getting there.
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Post by: joshblakebran on July 20, 2011, 02:06:44 PM
While it's not in Branson, it's just a few short miles up the road in Ozark...Lambert's is our favorite place to eat...Neat atmosphere, tons of food, and reasonable prices..
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Post by: cheesehead57 on July 20, 2011, 02:54:12 PM
Hey Sanddune!   It's been in the 90's and  80-90% humidity up here in WI. You can hear the corn grow......hubby is sweltering at work.....they only have AC in the offices and he's a maintenance mechanic out on the floor.  We like Lamberts too!Always eat too much there.
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Post by: Ozark Outlaw on July 20, 2011, 10:55:40 PM
Quote from: joshblakebran on July 20, 2011, 02:06:44 PM
While it's not in Branson, it's just a few short miles up the road in Ozark...Lambert's is our favorite place to eat...Neat atmosphere, tons of food, and reasonable prices..

Lambert's is always a hit! Nothing like a good roll tossing during dinner time. :D
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Post by: sdcDave on July 21, 2011, 02:31:44 PM
If you decide to try Lambert's, be warned that they do not take credit cards.   Who carries cash nowadays? lol  We did stop on a later trip and it was very good.
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Post by: Junior on July 21, 2011, 02:43:13 PM
If you ever pass through Sikeston, MO in southeast Missouri, stop by the ORIGINAL Lambert's Cafe. During my latter college years I lived there, and knew old man Lambert. He was a friend of my parents. We ate there all the time. Ole Norm threw me many a roll! The place that they call home today in Sikeston is not the original location, which they outgrew years ago. I can remember in the mid and late '80's standing in line to get in at Lambert's. It was then and is now at any of the locations, worth the wait. The entertainment factor and the meals...and those throwed rolls, make it worth your time.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 21, 2011, 05:18:27 PM
junior, thats another great story.. 

I am a thinkin you should of put this on the "Did you know?" thread.

LOL
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Post by: Junior on July 21, 2011, 08:07:43 PM
Good ole stories from the good ole days? I got a million of 'em! ;)
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Post by: oldsdcer on July 23, 2011, 09:17:16 PM
Junior, you still have to wait in line to get in Lambert's in Sikeston. My spouse and I went in May at 7:30, got number 106 in the call list and they were on 81 at the time. but it still is worth the wait.
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Post by: sanddunerider on July 24, 2011, 09:48:18 AM
!!!WOW!!! :o :o :o    long waiting line for dinner..
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Post by: cheesehead57 on July 25, 2011, 02:44:04 PM
The long wait is well worth it.
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Post by: rubedugans on July 25, 2011, 04:37:24 PM
My family loves the place though I haven't been there as of yet.
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Post by: spgoad on July 26, 2011, 09:01:48 PM
I'm a little late to the party here, but I definitely agree with those who have already mentioned Famous Dave's, it is one of my favorites. Also, Mel's Hard Luck diner is great. They have very good food, and then all the waiters/waitresses are singers from shows around Branson, working part time in the diner. Every so often one will walk over to their karaoke type machine and start up a song to perform. Sometimes the other servers will join in and sing harmony. And while they do this, they don't stop waiting on you/interacting with you. It's just a purely fun environment to enjoy dinner in. Definitely recommend!
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Post by: How-doFolks on July 27, 2011, 05:54:22 AM
Pizza By The Chef - Branson West
Michaels Diner - Branson West. Beats SDC's breakfast buffet by a long shot, we always eat there before we go to the park. Just cant do buffet food, sorry.
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Post by: rubedugans on July 27, 2011, 12:45:35 PM
Andy's Frozen Custard has their seasonal custard concretes-
Peach Pie-with fresh picked peaches
Key Lime Pie-with a whole piece of pie IN THE CONCRETE!
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Post by: marolinesdad on August 03, 2011, 01:05:13 PM
My new favorite find is Reed's Spring Picca Co.  USA Today listed it as the best pizza in Mo.....  And they are right. http://www.reedsspringpizzaco.com/ (http://www.reedsspringpizzaco.com/)


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Post by: sanddunerider on August 03, 2011, 04:09:52 PM
mmmm??   good pizza??  I'm in!
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Post by: betamike on August 03, 2011, 05:25:19 PM
OK, aside from spending every waking hour at SDC that I can, does anyone else besides me go absolutely crazy trying to decide on a place to eat?   The place has grown so much with so many great options, I just wish there were more eating options in the day and that my stomach could take it.   

I feel like Branson is one gastronomic adventure in itself!
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Post by: sanddunerider on August 03, 2011, 05:53:38 PM
you know it is tough trying to decide where to eat.. 

although they changed couple of them this year, so i eliminated them from the list,,,  example- jacks sandwhich shop..
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Post by: Ozark Outlaw on August 04, 2011, 12:00:19 AM
You could easily spend a week in Branson, eat at a different restaurant at all three meals, and still not come close to sampling every restaurant there.

Best recommendation is to just try something new each visit. :)
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Post by: sanddunerider on August 04, 2011, 07:40:52 AM
good idea ozark,

Although I am old school,

i find good service, good food, decent atomsphere, I usually go back, repeatedly ;D


I have no tolerance for poor service. real pet peeve of mine...  oh well ::)