So, you are on your way to Branson on vacation? Having a good time will be high on your list of priorities, but sometimes finding a good place to eat falls through the cracks. Here are some of Branson's best places to dine whether you are ready to call it a day or just going out to a show.
The Keeter Center in Branson is home to Dobyns Dining Room and offers you the very best culinary experience possible. All the work is done by "Work U" students, from growing much of the produce to serving and entertaining the guests. This program has been applauded by people from all over the globe for teaching our youth the knowledge to self support and a work ethic to compliment that knowledge. Reservations are recommended, the establishment is open all days of the week but just certain hours and also runs a bakery for the sweet tooth cravings.
Mr. Gilberti's Place is all Italian delights from deep dish pizza to spaghetti. It is a well hidden treasure that you can miss easily if you aren't careful, but once you get your food and bite into the secret recipes, you will forget all the trouble it might have taken you in getting there. The atmosphere may strike you as a tad strange with photos of Jim Bakker on the walls and some crazy named entrees. But, it is labeled as one of Branson's best, so if you are there, you had better try it!
The Branson Cafe has been around for 100 years now and is still putting out A Class food and equally pleasing service. While their signature items are their apple butter and desserts, their fried chicken dinner is a giant helping and preferred among most others. You will enjoy the small town feel of this quaint little diner, one right out of the wilder west. They are definitely proud of the fact that they happen upon celebrities from time to time, they are more proud to serve the military personnel and the regular everyday people that that love flocking to their town.
The Lakeside Restaurant and General Store has a few perks if you happen to be out on Table Rock Lake. Even if you aren't and want to experience something new, take a nice drive out and have dinner at the picnic tables on the docks at sunset. The Lakeside has covered boat parking and boatside service! The general store side will also have some of the items you need like bait and tackle for fishing. But the real goods are the ice cream and pizza that are served up by the very outgoing and friendly owners.
Take the stress out of finding the perfect place to eat, there are four great places to try right here. Plan your trip around your stay in your hotel in Branson, MO. Or better yet, plan your hotel around your food agenda. Whatever you do, make it a trip you will always remember.