A popular tourist destination because of its history and family-friendly activities, such as the Silver Dollar City amusement park or the White Water water park, the city of Branson, Missouri, strives to create a fun atmosphere for visitors. For families looking to explore Branson while also keeping an eye on the budget, there are several area restaurants that offer a "kids eat free" special or policy.
At the Lucky Silver Mine Restaurant, an eating establishment located at the 19th-century-themed Silver Dollar City amusement park in Branson, kids under the age of 4 are welcome to eat for free. The restaurant, which is known for its barbecue buffet, also offers a discounted menu for children under the age of 11, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free menu selections. Highlights of their barbecued cuisine include smoked brisket, barbecue chicken, traditional Southern ham, pulled pork and homemade beef stew. The restaurant also offers a dessert and salad bar. The park, Silver Dollar City, a premier vacation destination in Missouri, celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2010.
Lucky Silver Mine Restaurant
Silver Dollar City
399 Indian Point Road
Branson, MO 65737
800-475-9370
Miss Molly's House of Chicken and Fixin's, one of the more popular eating destinations within Silver Dollar City, also offers a "kid's eat free" policy for children under the age of 4, as well as a discounted menu for children between the ages of 5 and 11. The restaurant is known for its country-style buffet, highlighted by the signature fried chicken, served Southern-style. Other highlights on the menu include apple-glazed chicken or orange-glazed chicken, as well as traditional Southern sides such as scalloped potatoes, macaroni salad, mashed potatoes and green beans. The restaurant also uses trans fat, and serves up a wide variety of vegetables, offering some healthy options for growing kids.
Miss Molly's House of Chicken & Fixin's
Silver Dollar City
399 Indian Point Road
Branson, MO 65737
800-475-9370
At the Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse, a nationwide chain, kids can eat free every Saturday from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree. Items available on the kid's menu include favorites such as chicken tenders, grilled cheese, cheeseburger, mac and cheese and grilled chicken with broccoli. The restaurant, of course, is known for its steaks, of which its serves a variety, from country-fried steak and sirloin wrapped in bacon, to filet mignon and smoked steak, a signature item. Other menu items include baby back ribs, jalapeño pork chops and seafood such as tuna and salmon, as well as a range of sandwiches, starters and salads. For dessert, bread pudding with peaches and apple cobbler are just a few of the tantalizingly tasty options that kids might enjoy.
Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse
915 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-337-8200
txlc.com
