The food was so so. Really liked the roast and potatoes. The ooey gooey cake was more ooey than gooey. Couldn't taste the strawberry and was pretty dry. The boat was beautiful, the show nice, and the view was absolutely lovely. I loved watching the guy Josh dance, he was very talented.

I loved this experience!! We went on the Showboat Branson Belle for my birthday and I ensured that I bought our tickets 3 months ahead since seats were placed in the order of purchase. We ended up in second row from the stage. Check-in was a breeze. You go through a metal detector and they scan your tickets either from paper or your phone. They scan the premium tickets first and then allow general admission. The Showboat is highly maintained and looks so gorgeous! Our server at dinner got our table's drink orders and explained the fixed menu. The food was plentiful and delicious. The musicians play during dinner and then there's a break between dinner and dessert to clean up. During the break, you can walk up to the decks and see the lake and landscape. It's so gorgeous but we only stayed on deck for about 15 minutes before heading in since it was just so hot outside even in the shade. Dessert was delicious and the musicians play until we get back to the landing and disembark.

We were blessed with gorgeous weather. The main dining hall you don't have much Elbow room or room between aisles. The food was good. I have several food allergies, I wish there was a way to note that when ordering tickets and getting food. I'd personally love a little more cruise time and a little less show time. Wait staff was great. It was peaceful and calm cruising and looking at the trees showing off colors.

Mom and I had a great time. The food was great and the entertainment was amazing. Mom was in a wheelchair and it was very easy to get around with her. One of the waitors was leaving at the same time we were and he took her up the ramp back to the dock for me. I totally appreciated that. Everything and everyone was great!

Incredible boat, entertainment, and scenery. The show was great, played a game where you could not say yes or no. It's harder than it looks. Magic show by a funny guy. Food was excellent, and they do cater to allergies( gluten free and no garlic at least). Jesse was an excellent server. I would do this again.

Quality entertainment and excellent cuisine. Well organized cruise with every element falling perfectly into place. Christopher, as emcee, was spontaneous and witty. I was a little nervous at the possibility of being asked to participate, but he selected patrons who thoroughly enjoy that sort of spotlight in front of the audience. Speaking of spotlights: the follow spot operator was dead on with his pick ups and timing, due in no small part to a quality stage manager. My only small complaint was the soft edge frosted light. He was good enough to have run the show with a hard edge. (You should not hide talent with an obscure light beam). All the moving lights showed nice design and were harmonious to the action. Of course, the performers were elite and perfectly awe inspiring. They appear to be best friends and really enjoy using their exceptional talent. I kind of missed a live keyboardist since they had a B3 on stage. But they blended the recorded track perfectly. Sound was perfectly mixed with appropriate levels to the audience. So if there is any doubt, go. It's worth whatever they charge to experience it. A real value!

We felt a trip to Branson would not be complete without a showboat show and lake cruise, but unfortunately the weather had other ideas. Strong winds kept us at the dock, but the show must go on! We enjoyed the dinner and show on the Belle. It was a lively musical with some magic thrown in for good measure. The food was nothing to write home about, but feeding so many people requires some compromises. Talking to the security, the weather only causes scrubbed cruises about 4 times a year. They do offer a $10 refund, but one cannot get a full refund when this happens.

Love this lake. Over the 4th at nights all the boats are lit up.on the water it's awesome

So much fun we went boating and tubing on the lake with a boat rented from the state park marina. Kids and adults loved every minute of it.

What.a.trip!!! This was one of the best vacations I have ever had (and I go on a LOT of vacations!) Maybe it was the lake, maybe it was the company but I'm guessing it was a little of both. The lake was so big we never covered the whole thing after being there for an entire week! The water was perfect and smooth - just right for water sports. The sunsets we're to die for and the weather was perfect (we went in August). I hope we are lucky enough to experience it again with the same amazing crew!

Absolutely stunning lake. The lake provides a variety of activities to locals and visitors including swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, diving, cliff jumping, and more! You also can't beat a Table Rock Lake sunset!

The lake was very pretty and busy with boats. We where there after a lot of rain and got to see all the water flowing from the dam. The visitor center has a video you can watch about the history of the dam. Across the street from the visitor center is a great spot to see the dam.

Very popular destination for fishing and recreational water sports! Great places to dock and the natural beauty is something to behold. An upcoming place for vacation rentals and second homes. Good school districts and reasonable prices for an upscale area.

Pretty place for boating, jet ski, and water sports. Lots of coves to pull into to drop anchor and swim. We spent our time on the east side of the lake around Indian Point, Kimberling City, etc. Water can get choppy out in the more open areas with the wind, but coves are calmer. Weather and water temp were still great in late Sept.

Camped at Table Rock State Park for 6 nights for a big family trip. Together we occupied 4 sites. Park was clean and very nice. Each site has a green bag attached to the picnic table to separate your recycling which was awesome for the environment and awesome to occupy kiddos with sorting 😂 The walking trail adjacent to the lake and campsites made for some good morning runs and afternoon bike rides. Only negative were the showers. Could’ve been the timing, but late afternoon they did not smell great and offered minimal ventilation. We did visit during a heat wave and 100% humidity weeks, but still some sort of airflow would’ve been nice in there. All in all, would recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in Branson that isn’t right in the middle of the tourism!

Simply beautiful! Table Rock lake is an incredible sight, with more shoreline than the ENTIRE state of California! My family and I found an abundance of nature trails and saw a wide variety of interesting plant and animal life. We ate wild persimmons on the rocky lake shore and my 2 year old loved stacking up rocks and finding interesting things in the park. We will definitely visit again when able.

Such a lovely place to visit, had a a walk through the woods and walk along the stones, beautiful views. Great view of the dam. Lots of parking spaces. Travellers from uk 🇬🇧 ROAD TRIP USA 🇺🇸

You just can't leave Branson without visiting this super great park! The natural beauty of the area is captured here. I love the water so most of my pictures and visit was with the Marina. I also love camping and can see this being a great future prospect! There are over 80 rental boats here plus so much more!

Really great park. Wonderful trail. Roomy spots and close to all the fun, but somehow still “away “ when you are ready to chill.

Rocks, ruts, and roots. Not real level for the tent. Beautiful scenery shaded area. Fun times can be had.

Worth the visit!!!! I probably spent the most time exploring this park and still haven’t appreciated it. There is a marina which is decent in size, another part of the park includes a lake with large beach area. So beautiful!!! Spent most of my time at the beach hiking and collecting odd shapes rocks! People were swimming and jet skiing . There are bathrooms and picnic areas. This is highly recommended!

We had so much fun at State Park Marina. We rented two wave runners. They were pretty busy that day, but they were able to get us going pretty smoothly. All the girls were so nice and helpful...we even got an extra half hour! ☺️ I will admit though, that the pricing for the wave runners is super expensive...$260 for EACH one for two hours! I paid $520 plus a tip (that they suggested). I gave them 4 stars because of the price. Oh, then I had to pay another $35 for the gas. Very expensive day on the lake, but was so much fun!!!

We had a great time on our sunset cruise! Staff were friendly and attentive. The Marina shop had a great selection. The Marina was very clean. The water was up 11 ft while we were there and they were fixing the walkway since the water was up.

Absolutely a clean and beautiful place to visit. We were here just before the memorial day weekend so it wasn't crowded at all. You can observe fish and turtles as well as see the boats. They have a small restaurant and store there too.

Really nice place. Very good customer service. Always with a smile, courtesy & professionalism. & very helpful. Boats are well maintained.

Very clean, friendly, and efficient. Just wish that they would allow kayak rentals to leave the marina. Would have loved to see more of the lake.

Great marina, beautiful views. Dog friendly, great walking trail.

Hubby and i did a "stay vacation" Monday- Thursday. We camped at the state park. At the marina we rented kayaks for 2hrs one day and a ranger boat for 3 hours another day. The ranger fishing boats definitely should be upgraded next year, but the other boats look great. We definitely will be back and rent a pontoon with a slide for the grandkids. The staff was top notch! Friendly and knowledgeable. Special shout out to Ev, Milo and Zeke who seem to love their jobs. Thank you for making it a great experience.

Great time riding golf carts in caves. Beautiful 😍 scenery. Took so many pictures. The museum was so educational. The views as you ride around are amazing. Only issue was the line. We showed up during fall break and tour bus season. Stood in line for over an hour. But it was worth it

It was a great experience, especially the Golf Cart ride. It is a mandatory item in your checklist if you are visiting Branson. We had almost 90 minutes wait time in getting the carts. But all the wait was worth, as the golf cart ride was truly amazing. We chose the fall break to visit the location. It was pretty pleasant climate. My 5 year old kid was very excited and enjoyed a lot. A lot of scenic photographic spots, a mesmerizing cave and lots more.

This place was the highlight of my visit to Missouri. The fall foliage provided breathtaking views, including quite a few waterfalls. They allow you to stop and take pictures along the trail. I was afraid the wait for the golf carts was going to be long but the line moved pretty quickly. Even so, we only bumped into other carts a handful of times. If you plan to visit the museum as well, give yourself at least 3-4 hours to experience it all.

My wife and I have done the tour 4 times over a period of 8 years. The night tour this year 2025 is the best!. We booked for 5.30p and were out untill 7.p The lights and the soundtrack worked so well together. Dress warm! As the temperature drops after the sun goes down. I can't say enough about the experience, the only wish I have is that I could buy a copy of the soundtrack. It touched me in a place of my heart which I hold close as a believer of taking care of the land. Thank you from both of us!!.

First the good. The scenery is beautiful and the trails take great advantage of this piece of God's Beauty. The trails and equipment seem to be well maintained as I didn't see anyone have problems during the day visit or the night time ride. The things that were not great, concern the audio tour playing in the electric carts from beginning to end. The volume is non-adjustable and BLARING. Also, the "infotainment" screen has a still image of the Johnny Morris Big Cedar poster the whole time. No video. On the night ride it was objectionable because it glared against the nicely done night display. Take a bag to throw over it at night. The main problem with the tour is the expense. It costs $50 a head to ride the golf carts for an hour. 4 or 2 in a cart. We were a party of 6 and took 2 carts. Then, the worst insult, to get into the cave tour was an extra $15 a carload. That's ridiculous. Must be paid by card, no cash. Same thing at the gift shop. No discounts for the night ride, but a Veteran's discount was offered fo the Daytime trip. Not sure why. The lights were nice. The value was iffy.

PROs: Picturesque and breathtaking place! Patriotism displayed throughout. Discounts available for seniors, military and veterans. However, the cashier did honor discount for LEO. Staff is friendly. Drink & snack stations (card only) along the route, 1st station is immediately inside the cave and the 2nd one is after the long bridge crossing. The golf cart canopy is transparent, the sun will beat through onto you. Peaceful and enjoyable. CONs: Price is $40 per person, one time use. *see below. $10 to park. Don't rush through this place, take your time, there are parking spots along the way to get out and walk about. Have your cameras/phone ready. Keep in mind, there are no restrooms along the way. Plenty of security cameras are posted. *Keep your ticket to visit the Natural History Museum. A bus is available to take you between both places at no charge, cash tips are appreciated by the bus driver. The $10 parking is good for the whole day to re-enter on the same day. Humorous sign posting speed limit 15 1/2 after paying entry fee.

This experience was a favorite of mine. We came when the weather was great. It was early and beautiful. So much to see, and we got to go at our own pace. Driving around in the cart made it so much fun, and there are so many places to park the cart, which allowed us to get out, walk around, and take pictures and videos. Absolutely loved this place. There was a line to wait to purchase tickets and another line to get the carts. We enjoyed talking with people, which made the time fly by. Overall, highly recommend.

This place is a waste of money. The birra tacos were a joke. They were pretty much just pot roast (bison) tacos that were almost as dry as the rice. The rice could not get any drier and flavorless. I did not know that was possible. My daughter ordered the fajitas and it was supoise ti be chicken and shrimp but she got chicken and steak. The chicken tasted ok but the steak was tough and no flavor. The waitress brought her a bowl of shrimp they could've kept. It looked great on the outside but the inside was mushy and dry which was a weird experience. Lastly, we ordered sopapillas. They were not that. They were over cooked chips with cinnamon sugar. The food is over priced and underwhelming. If you're going to charge people that much might ey yall need to step your game up or lower your prices to reflect the quality of food.

If you are hungry and in the area, I would not recommend this restaurant. Was told wait was supposed to be 20 minutes, waited almost an hour. The queso tasted store bought and the service was abysmal. Drinks took almost 20 minutes after being seated. The location and ambiance is great!

Had a good time at Arnie’s Barn after the golf cart tour at Top of the Rock. The cocktails and service were great, but the food was just good. We got the queso fundido, the birria quesatacos and the taco trio. You can intermix what proteins you want on the taco trio which was a great perk! Overall, Arnie’s Barn had decent food and excellent service from the waitstaff.

Definitely should have read the reviews before going. Since it's literally a gigantic barn, I didn't expect the cuisine to be fancy, expensive Mexican food. My son ordered the kid's ground beef tacos but they were out of ground beef. Except someone else in our group ordered a taco salad with ground beef and they brought it? The food wasn't great. I wouldn't go back but the menu at the other restaurant (which was closed while we were there) looked more like what I'd expect so I'd try it.

Lunch at the bar was a lot quicker than the 45 minute wait for a table Had the combo fajitas, they were good, a little on the peppery side. The views were tremendous. Had the tostidas and the tacos. Both were good. The quality seems to have slipped a little since last year.

Reservation is required! We arrived at 7:00 on a Friday night and they would not seat us without reservation even with 13 empty tables and only 9 tables in use. Half of those were couples. Sat at the bar where there is limited seating. Service and food were great

Emelee S. Our server was very friendly and knowledgeble, our lunch burger was so delicious and we got this awesome sightseeing.

Devil’s Pool was a solid choice for dinner on the Big Cedar Property. We had a large group of 8 and our server was very accommodating & helpful. The food however was hit or miss. Our group loves the salmon entree, the chicken strips and the club sandwich (which was huge). However, the trout nuggets were absolutely atrocious. Avoid these at all costs. Our server was super observant & took them off our bill without us saying a word to him. We also got the chipotle chicken queso and a half rack of smoked Saint Louis ribs. Being from STL originally, the ribs were good but extremely over sauced. The pear martini and dragon sunset cocktail were both good!! Overall, a good choice to eat on property but nothing gave our group the “wow”factor. Would go back though!

We actually googled closest restaurant near us! It was an amazing experience! The food was very good, we sat in the bar area because we didn’t have a reservation. Honestly it was very nice, during the dinner they have Labor Day fireworks going off, we could see from our seats over the lake. They were amazing! Staff was friendly and attentive, and it was very busy for them! Totally a great find to start our stay in Branson!

We sat at the bar and as soon as we were seated, the bartender Klara welcomed us with a big smile! She gave the best recommendations and had great knowledge on both the drink and food menu! She took great care of us and employees as amazing as her are hard to come by. Thank you for an amazing dinner with some great cocktails! Jofre the server assistant was also great and cleared up very quickly when we were done, he was also constantly smiling and happy to be there! Thank you Devils Pool, we will definitely be back!

3.5 stars - Came here 9/28 around 7:30 for our anniversary, it seemed like everyone that came in had reservations - we did not. We had a wait of 15 minutes. Our food was good, was it great? Absolutely not. Our waitress Holly was good. We had asked for recommendations to which she said Prime Rib is what they are known for or the trout. We ordered the Salmon and Prime Rib. They bring out cheddar biscuits and some cracker? With what seemed to be cheap butter; I would have expected quality butter. The biscuits were so good though!! I wish they would have brought more than one biscuit per person, take away the cracker and replace with more biscuits - we were never offered more so I take that they don’t give out but one biscuit per customer. For $110 for two people you can find better food, we said this should be $75 at most. The quality just wasn’t there. My husband’s words as he was eating his dinner “I get better prime rib at Texas Roadhouse”; now that’s sad and it’s significantly cheaper. He said the prime rib wasn’t very tender, it was good just not the best he’s had; especially for $39 for a 10 oz. The salmon could have had a stronger lemon flavor, but overall was good again I’ve had better. Would I come back? Probably not. For $100 you can eat elsewhere! I think I had a misconception of Big Cedar being more high quality. Docking stars for quality and price.

Jay was our server and as someone who’s been in the restaurant industry for 10 years, this was one of the best servers I have ever had. The food was amazing as well. Definitely will be returning in the future!

Devil's Pool is one of our favorite restaurants in the Big Cedar Resort. The food is always good and the staff is always friendly. We went early before the crowd and was able to get seated when we entered the restaurant.

My mother and I come all the way from Conway, Arkansas every time we visit Big Cedar, and one of our very favorite traditions is dinner at Devil’s Pool Restaurant. Tonight was truly one of the best experiences we’ve ever had, all thanks to Robert. From the moment he greeted our table, he was warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating. He made us feel so comfortable and genuinely taken care of, the kind of service that makes you feel like you’re dining with an old friend. He anticipated every need before we even had to ask, checked on us at the perfect moments, and made the whole meal feel special and unrushed. We will definitely be coming back and requesting him every time. Devil’s Pool is already a favorite of ours, but tonight reminded us why we keep coming back. Thank you, Robert, for making our evening unforgettable.

We only ate at the Grille, we didn't stay at the hotel... Our waitress Sandra was excellent- constantly ensuring our drinks were topped off and we certainly didn't have any lack of service from her! She was incredibly kind and friendly! The soup and salad were very good (though we misunderstood- they weren't included with our entrees). The entrees were amazing- my wife had the lobster ravioli and we both agree it was incredible. I had the special- a rack of lamb. It was also fantastic, the meat cooked just right and the sides were incredibly complimentary. The lobster ravioli certainly took the cake of the two, though. Speaking of cake, we had the gooey butter cake and with the pairing of ice cream and strawberries it was phenomenal! Neither of us expected it to be as amazing as it was and we were blown away from first to last bite!

An absolute disappointment. My wife made a reservation for our group the day before and we cut our day short in Branson to dress up and prepare for a nice evening out. Sadly, the prices and fancy clothing do NOT reflect the attention given to our food. I didn’t say quality, I said attention… The food could have been amazing, however two of our three dishes were not cooked correctly. My Beef Wellington was overcooked (no pink what-so-ever) for a medium, which was confirmed by the manager. My wife asked for no cream sauce on her salmon dish, yet received cream sauce. When the manager did his obligatory (going through the motions) stop at our table we showed him our food. He completely agreed, yet did nothing… So why stop by our table to ask us? The server brought my wife extra sides without the cream sauce yet the item was cold and not what she requested (mashed potatoes-vs- roasted new potatoes). When you pay this much for a dinner ($290.00) I don’t expect McDonalds “service” from the chef or manager. I work hard for my money and I get really tired of restaurants treating its customers like we should be thankful that the food even came out hot. I guess they are counting on the fancy look of the hotel to distract you from the sub-par food preparation? You’ve been warned.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner. Had a long day and walked in with less than an hour until closing and our sweet server Christine never made us feel rushed or like we were an inconvenience. She was so friendly and personable and made our evening that much more enjoyable. The food was delicious, my husband ordered the filet and I had the chicken. Both were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. An excellent choice while staying at the hotel.

My wife and I were part of a party of eight celebrating our friends' wedding anniversary. The bride had specially chosen this restaurant for an elegant dining experience, and we were all sorely disappointed. We arrived for a 7:30 dinner reservation on October 11th 2025 and were not even served water, until roughly eight o'clock. We sat with those same glasses of water for another fifteen to twenty minutes before we ever got bread. Then, it was another fifteen to twenty minutes before our order was taken (Mind you the restaurant has an advertised closing time of nine o'clock). Once our orders were finally taken, we waited another twenty to thirty minutes for our entrees to actually arrive. During all this waiting, we consistently saw our server meander back and forth between the kitchen and the 1 or 2 other tables, she was serving during the 3 hours we sat there. She seemed to be intentionally avoiding us for whatever reason, even seeming hesitant to offer us the full service she did the other tables such as the palate cleanser goat cheese stuffed pepper. Once our entrees were finally served, no one in our party of eight seemed fully pleased with any of the wide variety of items ordered between us. This is not the first disparaging experience I have had in Branson off the Strip. Branson is lots of fun as long as you stay on Highway 76 with all the attractions for kids. Once you wander anywhere else in town, you are subject to bad service if not right outright racism. There's a reason my family doesn't frequent as much as we used to.

The Chateau Grille was superb from start to finish! Our server Madison was very informative and very kind. The bacon wrapped dates were exquisite. The Beef Wellington and the Seabass were cooked to perfection. Having a fantastic dinner and a beautiful view of the sunset on the lake made this night complete. Highly recommend🌟

I just had to leave a review for our waitress, Sandra! Both my girlfriend and I could immediately tell the pride and care Sandra took in her work and you simply don't see that every day in our world. She made our dining experience have such a personal touch :) The French Onion soup was amazing, the large seabass requires no knife and melts in your mouth.

Anniversary dinner, excellent waitress (Madison) and that’s where it ended. We watched as others got their food enjoyed their meals and left.. 2 hours later frustrated still no meal, I told the waitress we were leaving if our food didn’t come within 5 min. All of a sudden here she comes with our $200 50oz tomahawk steak COLD asparagus COLD mashed potatoes so cold they were gummed.. it was dreadful.. to say the least we didn’t eat.. after all the bragging she did about the chef from Brazil we were seriously let down, going to be without dinner