Branson Landing, on the Lake Taneycomo waterfront in downtown Branson is home to an array of shops, restaurants and entertainment. The $7.5 million water fountain attraction is set to music and features lighting and fire elements. Local and International bands perform at the Landing as well. Dining options range from upscale eateries to more casual fare.
Fall Guys serves casual, fresh-to-order burgers, beef franks and chicken strips. Enjoy fresh-cut fries and milkshakes at this relaxed, family friendly restaurant. Fall Guys prides itself on using 100 percent USDA choice beef, Idaho potatoes for their fries, and their family-secret special seasoning. This family-run business is open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays.
Fall Guys Burger Co.
Space 1211 Branson Landing Blvd
Branson, MO 65166
417-544-9017
Located in the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel, this upscale fine dining establishment boasts 28-Day aged beef from the Midwest, locally grown produce and fresh seafood from the waters of Hawaii, such as their Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Steak as. Level 2 offers cuisine with a wow factor. Desserts include a Missouri Butter Cake and Tahitian Vanilla Bean Creme Brulee. When you dine at Level 2 five times, you will get your named engraved on their Signature Knives for your own personal use whenever you eat there. They are open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Level 2 Steakhouse
200 E. Main St.,
Branson, MO 65616
417-243-3433
www.level2steakhouse.com
If you're in the mood for casual Italian with a neighborhood pub feel, Old Chicago is the place for you. An expanding Midwest chain, Old Chicago offers freshly baked pizzas and classic Italian fare such as lasagna and spaghetti. You can also build your own pizza, choosing your crust and toppings. Old Chicago is also known for its wide choice of beers and even offers beer flights so you can try a few at a time. Entrees start as low as $8.59. Old Chicago is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.
Old Chicago
801 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-332-2205
www.oldchicago.com
This small chain's menu is inspired by the international cuisines found in San Francisco. Dubbing itself a "fast casual" establishment, San Francisco Oven prides itself on serving your food to you as quickly as possible. From Asian salads to wood-fired pizza, the restaurant has plenty of offerings. San Francisco Oven flies in Califonia wines and is known for its popular Fog City Coffee. The restaurant offers freshly prepared pizza and calzones for you to take home and bake. Prices start as low as $6.89 for entrees. San Francisco Oven hours are 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day.
San Francisco Oven
3 Branson Landing Blvd Ste 300
Branson, MO 65616
417-334-3078
www.sanfranciscooven.com
This steakhouse is all about Texas with big mesquite-flavored steaks, thick burgers, and BBQ baby back ribs. The restaurant's showcase piece is its TXLC Sirloin, is an aged, smoked sirloin steak delicately sliced and slow-cooked to retain intense flavor and moisture. The large menu also features seafood such as Mesquite Grilled Shrimp and Tex-Mex cuisine like Southwest Chicken Pasta. Steak entrees start at $13.99, and burgers start at $8.59. Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse is open Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Texas Land & Cattle Steakhouse
915 Branson Landing Blvd.
Branson, MO 65616
417-337-8200
www.texaslandandcattle.com
The fun atmosphere of Shorty Smalls is what makes this restaurant a success. Shorty Smalls, whose mottos is "Good Food, Big Fun," encourages its wait-staff to provide a lively experience, telling entertaining stories about the restaurant. This Western saloon-themed chain features American country classics like chicken fried steak and tender ribs, is famous for its onion loaf, and also offers deep-fried Twinkies for dessert. Entrees start around $8.99. Shorty Smalls is open 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Shorty Smalls
7 Boardwalk--Gage's Marina
Branson MO, 65166
417-544-1133
www.shortysmalls.com