The best restaurants in Branson

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Billy Gail's

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Craving a legit Ozarks breakfast you can get whenever the mood hits? Billy Gail's does breakfast all day with those 14" sweet cream…

5291 State Hwy 265

“Craving a legit Ozarks breakfast you can get whenever the mood hits? Billy Gail's does breakfast all day with those 14" sweet cream pancakes, fluffy omelets, crispy bacon, and golden biscuits, plus hearty homestyle sandwiches and comfort-food plates that feel like a reset button for busy Branson weeks.”

Branson Cafe

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Branson Cafe, Branson’s oldest restaurant since 1910, still turns out downtown breakfast and lunch worth leaving the house for, from Yummy…

120 W Main St

“Branson Cafe, Branson’s oldest restaurant since 1910, still turns out downtown breakfast and lunch worth leaving the house for, from Yummy Meatloaf to classic Apple Pie Ala Mode, plus Bloody Marys and Mimosas. When you want no-fuss, hometown flavor, this week’s plan is sorted.”

From the Branson newsletter, August 3, 2026

Mr G's Chicago Pizza & Pub

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Kid-friendly, pine-paneled restaurant & sports bar serving deep-dish pizzas & beer.

202 1/2 N Commercial St

“Kid-friendly, pine-paneled restaurant & sports bar serving deep-dish pizzas & beer.”

Old 76 Smokehouse

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Popular BBQ joint featuring smoked brisket, plus chicken, ribs, beans and mac 'n' cheese.

9273 State Hwy 76 (Branson West)

“Popular BBQ joint featuring smoked brisket, plus chicken, ribs, beans and mac 'n' cheese.”

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Danna's BBQ and Burger Shop

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Family-owned institution, one of a small chain, dishes up smoked BBQ, burgers & hearty sides.

963 Historic Hwy 165

“Family-owned institution, one of a small chain, dishes up smoked BBQ, burgers & hearty sides.”

Papa Grand's Pizza

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Family restaurant at Grand Country resort with all-you-can-eat pizza & salad bars & a play area.

1945 W 76 Country Blvd F

“Family restaurant at Grand Country resort with all-you-can-eat pizza & salad bars & a play area.”

Rocco's Pizza

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Unassuming Italian eatery whipping up pizzas, pasta, calzones & subs, plus cannoli & sweet treats.

2722 State Hwy 248

“Unassuming Italian eatery whipping up pizzas, pasta, calzones & subs, plus cannoli & sweet treats.”

Cakes & Cream Fifties Diner

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Kitschy American diner with a '50s feel serving burgers, pizza & ice cream sundaes.

2805 W 76 Country Blvd

“Kitschy American diner with a '50s feel serving burgers, pizza & ice cream sundaes.”

HEROES Tastes + Taps

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Unfussy eatery whipping up local staples including steak, meat dishes & sandwiches, plus draft beer.

3225 W 76 Country Blvd

“Unfussy eatery whipping up local staples including steak, meat dishes & sandwiches, plus draft beer.”

Big D's BBQ Branson

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Relaxed restaurant offering a menu of Southern-style BBQ classics such as burnt ends.

1550 State Hwy 248

“Relaxed restaurant offering a menu of Southern-style BBQ classics such as burnt ends.”

Billy Bob's Dairy Land

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Funky, retro diner specializing in burgers, onion rings & milkshakes, as well as house-baked pies.

1829 W 76 Country Blvd

“Funky, retro diner specializing in burgers, onion rings & milkshakes, as well as house-baked pies.”

Waxy O'Shea's Irish Pub

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Classic Irish watering hole with pub food, live music & open-mike & trivia nights.

235 Branson Landing Blvd

“Classic Irish watering hole with pub food, live music & open-mike & trivia nights.”

Jackie B. Goode's Uptown Cafe

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Retro joint with an old-fashioned soda fountain, American comfort food & live nightly entertainment.

285 Historic Hwy 165

“Retro joint with an old-fashioned soda fountain, American comfort food & live nightly entertainment.”

Guy Fieri's Branson Kitchen + Bar

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Laid-back eatery owned by an acclaimed chef fixing up ribs, nachos, burgers & wings, plus cocktails.

100 Branson Landing Blvd #1111

“Laid-back eatery owned by an acclaimed chef fixing up ribs, nachos, burgers & wings, plus cocktails.”

Farmhouse Restaurant

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Down-home outpost offering fried steak & chicken, catfish, cobbler & other mainstays in comfy digs.

119 W Main St

“Down-home outpost offering fried steak & chicken, catfish, cobbler & other mainstays in comfy digs.”

Ozark Mountain Pizza

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Small, unfussy establishment turning out Italian comfort foods like pasta & subs.

5378 State Hwy 265

“Small, unfussy establishment turning out Italian comfort foods like pasta & subs.”

The Keeter Center-Dining

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Student-run campus restaurant featuring farm-to-table American cuisine in a charming lodge setting.

1 Opportunity Ave (Point Lookout)

“Student-run campus restaurant featuring farm-to-table American cuisine in a charming lodge setting.”

Las Casitas Branson

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Bright, friendly place featuring classic Mexican dishes, like tacos and burritos, plus salsas.

3044 Shepherd of the Hills Expy Ste 101

“Bright, friendly place featuring classic Mexican dishes, like tacos and burritos, plus salsas.”

Walkers

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Low-key eatery serving signature, loaded walking tacos (a bag of chips filled with toppings).

112 W Main St

“Low-key eatery serving signature, loaded walking tacos (a bag of chips filled with toppings).”

Big Whiskey's - Branson

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Watering hole with brews, TVs for sports & a menu of American eats such as burgers, wings & steaks.

301 Branson Landing Blvd

“Watering hole with brews, TVs for sports & a menu of American eats such as burgers, wings & steaks.”

Hook & Ladder Pizza

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Family-friendly Italian restaurant & pizza place serving specialty pies amid firehouse-themed decor.

26 Downing St (Hollister)

“Family-friendly Italian restaurant & pizza place serving specialty pies amid firehouse-themed decor.”

Flaming Margaritas at the Landing

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American eatery featuring flame-topped margaritas and burgers, plus tacos and seafood.

1201 Branson Landing Blvd

“American eatery featuring flame-topped margaritas and burgers, plus tacos and seafood.”

Parmesans Pizzeria

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Relaxed, family-friendly pizzeria crafting Italian classics such as salads and subs.

14608 MO-13 (Reeds Spring)

“Relaxed, family-friendly pizzeria crafting Italian classics such as salads and subs.”

Capone's Speakeasy Grill

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Upscale eatery featuring steaks, pizzas, tapas, and cocktails, plus live music.

158 Pointe Royale Dr

“Upscale eatery featuring steaks, pizzas, tapas, and cocktails, plus live music.”

Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que

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Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.

1855 W 76 Country Blvd

“Outlet of a BBQ chain serving wood-smoked meats & sides in an American West-themed space.”

Oscar's Famous Ribs

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Casual restaurant with a drive through serving ribs, brisket, and smoked mac and cheese, plus daily specials.

302 Veterans Blvd

“Casual restaurant with a drive through serving ribs, brisket, and smoked mac and cheese, plus daily specials.”

Mellow Mushroom Branson

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Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.

333 Branson Landing Blvd

“Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.”

Jack Henry’s at Thousand Hills

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Familiar menu features southern-accented American fare, along with a full bar.

120 Wildwood Dr S · ✓ checked Aug 4

“Familiar menu features southern-accented American fare, along with a full bar.”

Black Oak Grill

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Burgers & hearty Midwest fare served amid exposed beams & barn-meets-modern decor or out on a patio.

601 Branson Landing Blvd #2089

“Burgers & hearty Midwest fare served amid exposed beams & barn-meets-modern decor or out on a patio.”

The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks - Lodging

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Refined suites with balconies & fireplaces in a polished hotel offering an airy restaurant.

1 Opportunity Ave (Point Lookout)

“Refined suites with balconies & fireplaces in a polished hotel offering an airy restaurant.”

Local Flavor Branson

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Relaxed, family-friendly eatery featuring Southern-style dishes such as chicken fried steak, plus live music.

2830 W 76 Country Blvd

“Relaxed, family-friendly eatery featuring Southern-style dishes such as chicken fried steak, plus live music.”

It's Just Wings

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Casual, trendy, chicken wing eatery serving bone-in and boneless options, plus a variety of sauces.

1150 Branson Hills Pkwy

“Casual, trendy, chicken wing eatery serving bone-in and boneless options, plus a variety of sauces.”

Pasghetti's

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Kitschy, family-owned Italian eatery with themed dining rooms, an indoor ferris wheel & a game room.

3129 W 76 Country Blvd

“Kitschy, family-owned Italian eatery with themed dining rooms, an indoor ferris wheel & a game room.”

Pizza World Xtreme

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Branch of a regional chain serving pizzas with inventive toppings, pasta & sandwiches.

3600 W 76 Country Blvd

“Branch of a regional chain serving pizzas with inventive toppings, pasta & sandwiches.”

Tacos No.1 - Authentic Mexican Taqueria

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Casual eatery specializing in familiar Mexican offerings, including tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.

986 State Hwy 76 East

“Casual eatery specializing in familiar Mexican offerings, including tacos, quesadillas, and burritos.”

Thai Thai Cuisine

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Casual strip-mall bistro for classic curries, noodles & other Thai standards amid Asian-style decor.

1615 MO-76, Country Boulevard H-1

“Casual strip-mall bistro for classic curries, noodles & other Thai standards amid Asian-style decor.”

Hidden Pines Restaurant

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Casual spot with a laid-back feel preparing burgers, chicken dishes and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

204 N Commercial St Ste 100

“Casual spot with a laid-back feel preparing burgers, chicken dishes and more for breakfast, lunch and dinner.”

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