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 shows, attractions, 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!