Your Guidebook to the Area
Locals Favorite Spots to Eat!
Restaurants and eateries around town that the locals love!
Locally owned & operated and located RIGHT ON PROPERTY. Authentic food for the area. Breakfast served all day. Homemade desserts.
Log Cabin Cafe
3799 Ridgedale RoadLocally owned & operated and located RIGHT ON PROPERTY. Authentic food for the area. Breakfast served all day. Homemade desserts.
A quaint small eatery with snacks located at Big Cedar Lodge (just across the street from us).
6 locals recommend
Truman Café & Custard
612 Top of the Rock RdA quaint small eatery with snacks located at Big Cedar Lodge (just across the street from us).
Great local eatery and the area's best Thai food. Vegan & vegetarian options, as well as gluten free options.
Tai kitchen
114 East Main StreetGreat local eatery and the area's best Thai food. Vegan & vegetarian options, as well as gluten free options.
Best local Indian restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, & gluten free options. Owned by local family with a gracious host.
20 locals recommend
India Clay Oven
2005 76 Country BlvdBest local Indian restaurant. Vegan, vegetarian, & gluten free options. Owned by local family with a gracious host.
Little Hacienda
3375 Little Pete RdBest Mexican restaurant in the area. Great Sunday brunch.
Billygail's Cafe
5291 State Hwy 265Famous breakfast cafe known nationwide.
High end restaurant located at Top of the Rock. Pricey but the views are gorgeous (especially at sunset)! Reservations recommended.
17 locals recommend
Osage Restaurant
150 Top of the Rock RdHigh end restaurant located at Top of the Rock. Pricey but the views are gorgeous (especially at sunset)! Reservations recommended.
A quaint eatery that serves authentic and delicious Spanish food. A small wait because it's a small kitchen but it's well worth it.
Olé Eatery
3705 West 76 Country BoulevardA quaint eatery that serves authentic and delicious Spanish food. A small wait because it's a small kitchen but it's well worth it.
Custom popsicles, including ones made from gelato! Also has shakes. Delicious! Next to Tai Kitchen -
Dreamsicles
110 E Main StCustom popsicles, including ones made from gelato! Also has shakes. Delicious! Next to Tai Kitchen -
MoMo Sushi & Grill
120 N Sycamore StExtensive sushi menu! Locals love this place -
Absolutely charming tea room and gift shop. DELICIOUS and amazing desserts, including gluten free items!
8 locals recommend
Lilliehobbs Mercantile
5581 Center LoopAbsolutely charming tea room and gift shop. DELICIOUS and amazing desserts, including gluten free items!
Fantastic "old school" Italian and great ambiance. Reservations recommended for dinner!
17 locals recommend
Mr Gilberti's Place Chicago Pizza
1451 Acacia Club RdFantastic "old school" Italian and great ambiance. Reservations recommended for dinner!
Vintage Paris
7900 Historic Highway 165Locally owned coffee shop with lots of choices.
City/town information
When you stay with us you are only 9 miles south of the famous Branson "Strip" (Country Music Blvd.).
193 locals recommend
Branson
When you stay with us you are only 9 miles south of the famous Branson "Strip" (Country Music Blvd.).
Hollister is closer than Branson and has a charming downtown area. It is here you'll find grocery stores, McDonald's, Sonic, Taco Bell, etc. Located about 5 miles from the resort (north on 65).
18 locals recommend
Hollister
Hollister is closer than Branson and has a charming downtown area. It is here you'll find grocery stores, McDonald's, Sonic, Taco Bell, etc. Located about 5 miles from the resort (north on 65).
Historic Eureka Springs, Arkansas is just a short drive south of us. Charming downtown!
256 locals recommend
Eureka Springs Farmers' Market
44 KingshighwayHistoric Eureka Springs, Arkansas is just a short drive south of us. Charming downtown!
Stuff to Do
Located at Big Cedar Lodge / Top of the Rock. Self guided golf cart tour.
8 locals recommend
Lost Canyon Cave and Nature Trail
150 Top of the Rock RoadLocated at Big Cedar Lodge / Top of the Rock. Self guided golf cart tour.
This area abounds with golf courses and this is one of the prettiest. Greens fees are on the high side but the views are amazing.
23 locals recommend
Top of the Rock Golf Course
150 Top of the Rock RdThis area abounds with golf courses and this is one of the prettiest. Greens fees are on the high side but the views are amazing.
Shopping
Historic old fashioned 5 & Dime store. Owned by the same family for more than one generation.
17 locals recommend
Dick's 5 & 10
103 W Main StHistoric old fashioned 5 & Dime store. Owned by the same family for more than one generation.
This outlet mall includes Tory Burch, Disney Store, Kate Spade, Clarks and so much more!
130 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Branson
300 Tanger BlvdThis outlet mall includes Tory Burch, Disney Store, Kate Spade, Clarks and so much more!
Outdoor shopping and eateries abound at this outdoor mall located on the banks of Lake Taneycomo. Fire & water show nightly right on the banks of the Lake (free). If you park in the parking garage there is a $3 fee.
150 locals recommend
Branson Landing
100 Branson Landing BlvdOutdoor shopping and eateries abound at this outdoor mall located on the banks of Lake Taneycomo. Fire & water show nightly right on the banks of the Lake (free). If you park in the parking garage there is a $3 fee.
Lake Life
Long Creek Marina
1368 Long Creek RdOnly 4 miles from the resort and the closest Table Rock Lake access.
Beautiful marina where you can rent a boat, launch your boat, etc. Located 9 miles from the resort.
35 locals recommend
State Park Marina
380 State Park Marina RdBeautiful marina where you can rent a boat, launch your boat, etc. Located 9 miles from the resort.
Great place to find out more about Table Rock Lake, the area dam, etc. Located a short drive away.
19 locals recommend
Dewey Short Visitors Center
4500 MO-165Great place to find out more about Table Rock Lake, the area dam, etc. Located a short drive away.
Fish hatchery, if that's your thing. Great place to see the dam.
43 locals recommend
Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery
483 Hatchery RdFish hatchery, if that's your thing. Great place to see the dam.