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Branson Thanksgiving - 35 Delicious Dinner Options!

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Branson Thanksgiving - 35 Delicious Dinner Options!

Branson is always a favorite for the holiday season, and it’s a season that spans two whole months - from the first of November through Christmas, and with the rest of December, including New Year’s Eve, thrown in as a big Branson bonus!  And the added benefit? All of the fantastic showsattractions, and shopping opportunities! Right in the middle of this extended holiday season is Thanksgiving, and nobody serves up a tasty and festive feast quite like Branson...no need to cook or clean up, leave it to the fantastic folks at Branson’s best eateries!

Here’s our list of dining options for Thursday, November 28 - some will be serving from their regular menu, while others  will have a fabulous Thanksgiving feast prepared, and still others will offer both options...no matter what suits you, you’re sure to find an excellent meal in Branson on Thanksgiving Day!

1.  Big Cedar Lodge - Devil’s Pool Restaurant:  190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale

Schedule:  Brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Dinner from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  holiday items & daily menu options

Contact:  800-225-6342

2.  Big Cedar Lodge - Worman House:  190 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale

Schedule:  serving from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving meal

Contact:  417-335-2777

3.  Big Whiskey’s Branson Landing - 301 Branson Landing Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight)

Details:  call for information

Contact:  417-334-4478

4.  Billy Yates’ Choices Concert Hall:  440 State Highway 248 (at intersection with Highway 65)

Schedule:  call for schedule and more information

Details:  traditional Thanksgiving dinner & Nashville Nights show

Contact:  417-320-6242

5.  Branson’s Center Stage Grille & Bar:  1810 West Highway 76

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Details:  annual Thanksgiving Buffet - carving station with turkey & more - salad bar - sweet & mashed potatoes - holiday pie & dessert selection

Contact:  417 - 320-6079

6.  Bob Evans Restaurant:  801 West Main Street (where Main/West 76 intersect with Highway 65)

Schedule:  serving from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  special holiday meal - slow-roasted turkey - dressing - hickory-smoked ham or country-fried steak - three sides - endless bread - slice of pie  Price:  $14.99 (dine in only)

Contact:  417-336-2023

7.  Charlies Ribs, Steak & Ale 3009 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Details:  daily menu option & homemade Thanksgiving meal - smoked turkey - garlic mashed potatoes with turkey gravy - green beans - homemade stuffing - cranberry sauce - roll  (turkey plates available while supplies last)  Price:  $14.99

Contact:  417-334-6090

8.  Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa & Convention Center:  415 North State Highway 265

Schedule:  serving from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. 

Details:  Thanksgiving Brunch in Chateau Grill: breakfast foods, including made-to-order omelets & waffles - salads - fruit & cheese trays - hors d’ oeuvres - seafood display - seafood entree - chef-hosted carving station with pork loin & beef tenderloin - entrees of beef medallions, chicken, ham, beef tenderloin, pulled dark meat turkey, & herb roasted turkey - sides - desserts - chef-hosted flambe station   Price for Grill:  $82 adults - $36 children 6 to 12 - 5 & under free   

Details:  Thanksgiving Brunch in Chateau Great Hall:  salads - displays with fruit, cheese & crackers, salmon, shrimp, oysters, snow crab - breakfast with made-to-order omelets & waffles - chef-hosted carving station with turkey & prime rib - entrees of beef, chicken, ham, & salmon - fixin’s/sides station - dessert - flambe station - children’s entrees   Price for Great Hall:  $60 adults - $26 children 6 to 12 - 5 & under free

Contact:  417-334-1161 (reservations required)

9. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 3765 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Details:  homestyle turkey n’ dressing meal - sliced turkey - gravy - sampling of sugar-cured ham - sweet potato casserole - cranberry relish - choice of country-style side dish  - buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins - slice of pumpkin pie - beverage (turkey meal served on Thanksgiving day only - simplified menu also available)

Contact:  417-335-3033

10.  Denny’s Restaurant:  2335 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  regular 24-hour schedule

Details:  Sweet Holiday Delights Menu & Festive Holiday Feast - pancake breakfast - bourbon chicken & garlic peppercorn sirloin - turkey & dressing dinner - apple bourbon crepe breakfast 

Contact:  417-339-3670

11. Dolly Parton’s Stampede Dinner Attraction 1525 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  regular show times - 3:00 p.m. & 8:00 p.m.

Details:  daily meal served

Contact:  great rates available through Save On Branson at  877-688-3179

12.  Fall Creek Steak & Catfish House 997 Missouri Highway 165

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving meal & daily menu options

Contact:  417-336-5060

13.  Flat Creek Bar & Grill:  7847 State Highway 173, Cape Fair

Schedule:  serving from 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving meal - glazed ham - turkey - mashed potatoes & gravy - candied yams - cornbread stuffing - green beans - cranberry sauce - roll - choice of pie   Price:  $16.99 (reservations highly recommended)

Contact:  417-538-4802

14.  Florentina’s Ristorante Italiano 2690 Green Mountain Drive

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Details:  daily menu options only

Contact:  417-337-9882

15.  Golden Corral:  1945 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway

Schedule:  serving from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  holiday feast buffet - turkey - ham - sides

Contact:  417-335-2434

16.  Grand Country Buffet 1945 West 76 Country Boulevard (in Grand Country Resort)

Schedule:  serving from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving buffet - oven-roasted turkey & homemade stuffing - scalloped corn casserole - sweet potato pecan casserole - broccoli & rice casserole - fried catfish - BBQ chicken - vegetables - hand-carved roast beef & smoked pit ham - salad bar - dessert bar with pumpkin & apple pies   Price:  $18.49 adults - $8.50 children 4 to 10

Contact:  417-335-2434

17.  Great American Steak & Chicken House 2421 West 76 Country Boulevard (look for the giant rooster)

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving buffet - turkey - ham - fried chicken - peel n’ eat shrimp - yams - cornbread stuffing - green bean casserole - mashed potatoes - cranberry salad - chicken n’ dumplings - deviled eggs - maple-glazed pecan carrots - cheesy corn - mac n’ cheese - dinner rolls - pumpkin & pecan pies - salad bar - assorted desserts   Price:  $16.99 adults - $9.99 kids 3 to 11

Contact:  417-335-6699 

18.  IHOP:  1055 West Highway 376

Schedule:  serving from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. guaranteed - may be open 24 hours

Details:  daily menu options

Contact:  417-339-4467

19.  Keeter Center - Dobyns Dining Room:  College of the Ozarks, 1 Opportunity Avenue, Point Lookout

Schedule:  serving from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Details:  Farmhouse Station - personalized omelets & waffles  Marketplace Station - fruits, cheeses, Caesar salad Chef’s Table - turkey breast with giblet gravy - cranberry orange relish - smoked pork loin - cornbread dressing - green bean casserole - creamed corn - pecan & sweet fig roasted sweet potatoes - vegetable medley - rolls - seafood creations - carved ham   Featured Salads Station Dessert Station   Price:  $40 adults - $20 children 6 to 12 - 5 & under free (reservations required - currently sold out for 2019 - call for waitlisting or to reserve for 2020)

Contact:  417-690-2146

20.  Level 2 Steakhouse Hilton Branson Convention Center, 200 E Main Street (Historic Downtown Branson)

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Details:  family-style brunch - cheese & seasonal fruit - baby spinach fall salad - cracked pepper & herb rolls - citrus brine roasted turkey - smoked pork loin - jalapeno cornbread stuffing - sweet potato mash - egg noodles with cheese sauce - cheesy roasted brussel sprouts - green beans with bacon - white chocolate praline tart - pumpkin toffee cheesecake - drink choice of holiday cocktail, wine, or champagne   Price:  $45 adult - $25 children 6 to 12 - 5 & under free

Contact:  417-243-3433 (reservations required - currently sold out for 2019 - call for waitlisting or with questions: 417-690-2146

21.  Main Street Lake Cruises - Landing Princess Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise 9 South Boardwalk (between Branson Landing & Taneycomo Bridge)

Schedule:  dinner cruises at 1:45 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. - each cruise is approximately 2 hours in length

Details:  plated dinner of honey-glazed ham - roasted turkey breast - mashed potatoes & gravy - stuffing - green beans - homemade cranberry sauce - warm sweet dinner roll - pumpkin pie

Contact:  great rates available through Save On Branson at 877-688-3179

22.  McFarlain’s Family Restaurant IMAX Entertainment Complex - 3562 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway

Schedule:  Thanksgiving Day Feast - serving from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Details:  sliced turkey breast or ham - stuffing - mashed potatoes & gravy - yams - cranberry chutney - fresh baked honey cornbread   Price:  $15.99 adults - $6.99 (price does not include beverage or dessert - $1.99 per slice for pie)

Contact:  417-336-4680

23.  Montana Mike’s Steakhouse:  3225 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  Thanksgiving Day Cut - serving from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Details:  12 oz prime rib - choice of potato - dinner salad - fresh baked roll   Price:  $20.99

Contact:  417-334-2766

24.  Outback Steak & Oyster Bar 1914 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Details:  turkey - ham - cranberry sauce - rolls - choice of 3 sides with refills: mashed potatoes, green bean casserole, dressing, sweet corn, deviled eggs, or macaroni & cheese - choice of pumpkin pie or pecan cobbler   Price:  $24.99 - regular menu also available

Contact:  417-334-6306 (reservations requested)

25.  Paradise Grill & Steakhouse 3250 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving buffet with traditional fare and additional items.

Contact:  417-334-5405

26.  Pasghetti’s:  3129 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m.

Details:  sliced turkey or spiral ham - mashed potatoes & gravy - cornbread stuffing - green bean casserole - cranberry sauce - slice of pie   Price:  $16.99 (1 meat) or $17.99 (2 meats) adult - $7.99 kids 3 to 11  shareables can be added: cheesy corn - macaroni & cheese - maple glazed pecan carrots  Price: $3.99 per shareable (full menu also available)

Contact:  417-335-0690 

27.  Paula Deen’s Family Kitchen:  Branson Landing - 545 Branson Landing Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Details:  classic roast turkey & dressing - baked ham with citrus glaze - oven roasted pork loin - southern-style green beans - creamed potatoes - broccoli casserole - corn casserole - fresh candied yams - ooey gooey butter cake or banana pudding   Price:  $29.99 - endless portions

Contact:  417-320-5127 (reservations not required, but expect long waits at traditional meal times)

28. Pointe Bar & Grill Pointe Royale Golf Resort - 142 Club House Drive

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving brunch

Contact:  417-334-0634 (reservations required)

29.  Shepherd’s Mill:  Shepherd of the Hills Homestead & Adventure Park - 5586 West HIghway 76

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving buffet

Contact:  417-386-0100 (reservations not required)

30.  Shoney’s:  1950 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to closing

Details:  Thanksgiving Feast - all you care to eat buffet - slow-roasted turkey - tender sliced ham - hand-breaded fried chicken - variety of sides:  green beans, macaroni & cheese, stuffing, rolls, corn, cranberry relish, pumpkin pie

Contact:  417-335-6855

31.  Shorty Small’s 2600 West 76 Country Boulevard

Schedule:  serving from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving meal

Contact:  417-337-9716

32.  Stage Door Restaurant:  Welk Resort - 1984 Missouri Highway 165

Schedule:  serving from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving buffet

Contact:  417-336-3575

33.  Top of the Rock - Arnie’s Barn:  150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale

Schedule:  serving from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving plated meal or buffet

Contact:  800-225-6343 (call to confirm schedule and meal details - reservations required)

34.  Top of the Rock - Buffalo Bar 150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale

Schedule:  serving from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving plated meal or buffet

Contact:  800-225-6343 (call to confirm schedule and meal details - reservations required)

35.  Top of the Rock - Osage Restaurant 150 Top of the Rock Road, Ridgedale

Schedule:  serving from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Details:  Thanksgiving plated meal or buffet

Contact:  800-225-6343 (call to confirm schedule and meal details - reservations required)

Everything in this list is subject to availability; it’s suggested that you call in advance to check on hours, reservation requirements, and meal details.  Coupons and other discounts are typically not valid for Thanksgiving dining at area establishments.  

There’s more to do in Branson on Thanksgiving than fill your belly - check out the dozens of incredible shows performing on the holiday, including everything from comedy hypnosis to country music, and from amazing tributes to mind-blowing acrobatics, there’s something for everyone in Branson’s theater community, and they’re happy to share with you an unforgettable holiday devoted to being thankful!