Buzzard Bar

Great resort bar with amazing service. We went in tonight for desert and a cocktail. It was slow and only the bar area was open, January… but we had great service from Angel, tasty cocktails, and a desert big enough for an army!

Had buffalo wings, potato soup (with yummy crispy lavosh!). Nice atmosphere, expert service, cozy vibe. Plus the warm cinnamon + drink was nice.

We always enjoy visiting Buzzard Bar when we are in the area, but especially enjoy going on Tuesday night when Justin is playing. He is so talented and personable and engages so well with the audience. We also love when Angel is our server. She is so kind and efficient and makes sure everything is perfect. We have always had a great experience at Buzzard Bar and wanted to give a shoutout to these two awesome folks.

Husband has the prime rib and it was cooked exactly as he requested. I had the salmon dish and it was excellent. The risotto was cooked perfectly. Definitely have the blood orange mule, delicious! Great service and nice atmosphere. Not too loud, can hear yourself talk. Highly recommend.

Visited during off season. You need to get there early so that you can eat during the music show. Clay Self started at 8:30. Great music- think sing along to best country and classic rock. Fantastic evening. Super food. Had the salmon.

We are blown away by the experience. All the drinks have been great. The food is amazing. The nachos didn’t even need cheese, but this grannies chicken looks life-saving.

Food is delicious! We ate at least 3-4 times during our stay at Cedar lodge and enjoyed it every time. At nights they have live performance so it does get a bit loud if you have little ones. Staff is phenomenal… would highly recommend. They do have gluten free buns if necessary.

We were able to get open seating in the lower section of the restaurant. Lucky enough to snag a table before there was a crowd in the upstairs waiting area. Around 6pm on Friday. Tried the Big Cedar great escape amber ale which was very pleasant and not bitter. Got the Atlantic salmon over risotto. Great light lemon flavor and a crisp underside of the salmon. Risotto was nice and creamy. Buzzard bar burger comes with pimento cheese on top which is a unique change for most burgers. Sweet potato waffle fries were good but could use a little more salt in my opinion. By the time we left there was also much more crowding around the lower bar area as people were waiting on seats to open up. Around 7:30pm.

We stayed in a cabin in Ridgedale and found the Buzzard Bar restaurant in Yelp. At night it was hard to find the restaurant. It is located near a large lodge and multiple cabins. The entire area was decorated with beautiful Xmas lights. And there was a suspension wooden bridge and a shuttle service that took guests from the restaurant back to their cabins. Very unique venue worth seeing. We finally found the restaurant and had to park down the hill. When we arrived without reservations the wait was over an hour. The hostess informed us that if we wanted we could go downstairs and eat without waiting. They had the same menu downstairs. We went downstairs found a place to sit and ordered fried chicken livers for appetizers, they were delicious. The waitress was friendly and knowledgeable. My husband ordered meatloaf and I ordered blacken catfish. The meatloaf was good and made differently. Very dense and charred on the top. I ordered the catfish, it was Ok, a little dry.

Really enjoyed our dinner here. The atmosphere was lively, service was friendly and the food was great. Later in the evening around 8:45 they have live music every night too. We started with some wings and crispy ravioli and both were very good. The crispy ravioli had a nice beef filling and was paired with a nice tomato sauce. The full rack of ribs is HUGE and actually one of the better bbq ribs I've ever had. Really moist, very meaty and great flavor. The coleslaw was perfect complement, though the fries were a little bland unfortunately. Restaurant is quite popular and so can be busy, parking can also be challenging.

We dined here last night and I ordered the Meatloaf which I believe was a new item on the menu. It was delicious! It came with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy and I chose the green beans and carrots as the vegetable. I would go back and eat this dish 3 days in a row....it was that good. I also had the Bread Pudding for dessert and it was fabulous! In my previous reviews I commented on how the menu here was a bit stale. I take that all back. By the way, we always love this place because of the entertainment. There is a guy named Clay Self who we absolutely love and we were disappointed to find that he wasn't playing. The person who performed was Tucker Tillis. He is great. He has a fantastic voice, has a bluesey style and has some really unique and catchy songs (Inner Tubes and Barbecue - it's on YouTube).

Food was good, the entertainment was even better. This place is one of the few where you can grab a quick meal without reservations. It's a bar so beverages are where they are especially good.

While vacationing at Big Cedar do not neglect to stop at the Buzzard Bar for lunch or dinner. We've had the friendliest servers and the atmosphere is very log-cabinish cool. There is a small amount of outside seating overlooking a pool. The menu includes a nice variety of choices but my two absolute favorites are the Signature Beef Brisket Poutine and the Devils Pool Smokehouse Chili. The Poutine is loaded with a super generous portion of tender brisket smothered with gravy, cheese curds and fries. A meal in itself or a shared appetizer. The bowl of chili is chock full of chunks of tender beef and beans topped with onions and cheese. Best chili ever!

Jarod was the best server ever! We cannot express our gratitude enough such a fun place to enjoy live music, great food, and company! The bison burger was delicious and the sweet potato fries were amazing! We enjoyed yummy wine and had the best time! ALSO major S/O to Jessica she is the pineapple MVP

Fun atmosphere with live music. Wing appetizer were delicious and meaty. Note it is open seating so plan to wait during busy times.

The Service was good. Friendly place. The Food was ok. Basic bar food. Nothing to write home about.

Food is very good overall ... Service is up to par ... The chili was delicious ... But please , the singing cowboy Clay , not starting his show until 8:45 PM ?Yawn ! ... Really ! ... This is way too late for most ... Start time used to be between 8 - 8:15 PM ... What happened ?

Everything about this restaurant is 20 out of 10. Ask for Cheryl, she is fantastic. The food is delicious and the atmosphere is so awesome.

Our waiter Jared handled our wedding party chaos like a pro and the manager jumped in and helped her crew where ever she could. Great service and great atmosphere. The entertainment was awesome. That guy can sing. And we haven't laughed so hard in a long time. Just a over all great experience Thank you Buzzard Bar.

We had such a great time at Buzzard Bar. The food was great, plenty of different cocktails, and fun entertainment. Our waiter was extremely friendly and attentive to our group. The atmosphere was so quaint and welcoming.

A Must-Visit for Live Entertainment and Family Fun at Buzzard Bar! We've been visiting Buzzard Bar for years, and it's become a favorite tradition for our family. Justin Sifford is an amazing musician who brings Tuesday nights alive with his awesome mix of 60s to 80s top hits and fun trivia. His energy and different style make for a great change of pace from the usual country music scene. If you're into classic rock and roll, this is a night you definitely don't want to miss! On the other hand, Clay Self has been entertaining at Buzzard Bar for 36 years! His blend of country music and comedy has made him a long-time favorite. Both entertainers gets the crowd singing along. The atmosphere is always lively, and you can tell everyone--staff included--genuinely loves being there. The servers and bartenders are top-notch, and while the food can be a bit pricey, it's always delicious. We've even raised our grandkids here, making memories over the years, and it never gets old. Whether you're here for the entertainment, the food, or just a good time, Buzzard Bar delivers on all fronts!

Great evening. Clay is amazing. Always stop when we are in the Branson area. Good bar food, nice staff. Give it a try.

Definitely a different vibe at the Buzzard Bar. Prices were pretty high for the quality we were served. Fried okra was presented nice but was extremely soggy. Drinks were mediocre. However the service was great and the bartender was very nice.

Came for dinner on a Wednesday night and the bar was packed. We had to wait at the restaurant upstairs for about an hour before we were seated for a group of 10, but had a good time getting beers and talking with the server. Once we made it in, we had a great spot with a good view of the "singing cowboy". He was funny and a good performer. Our servers were also very quick and helpful. I got the chicken sandwich and it was pretty big! It came on more of a hoagie roll and was chicken tender style chicken. Which was very flavorful and well seasoned with great toppings. The waffle sweet potato fries also hit the spot. My friend got the tenders that come with a sweet chili sauce that was just soooo delicious. Was a fun spot. Recommend reservations for groups, if they take them.

We always have fun at the Buzzard Bar! Especially when Clay Self is entertaining us. The bar food is generally pretty decent, or you can order items from the restaurant upstairs. The libations are reasonably priced, and extremely adequate. The main attraction for us though is the singing cowboy, Clay, who is very entertaining with his crowd interaction, off the wall banter, and musical talent. It's sometimes very crowded in the evenings, and it's recommended to share your table with others if you have space. That's also a way to meet interesting people.

I love this place. Cool atmosphere, friendly waitresses, tasty beers, and awesome live music. I give a very-rare five stars.

After driving for seven hours, we arrived and weren't greeted by anyone. When we asked for a menu we were met with attitude. Really felt shunned and like we were a burden. The real problem is they charged me twice. Once for dinner as expected. Then again for over a thousand dollars. Real crummy way to start our honeymoon. Don't bother going here. You'll get better service anywhere else. Also it was $75 for two burgers and two drinks.

Crazy busy, and you have to hover to grab a table as soon as one is available. Food was pretty good, even though a bit pricey. The service was good considering how packed the place was. We started off with the fried okra appetizer. It was different because it was fried whole. It was pretty good, but needed to be much crispier. I had the fried chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries, and both were very good. We also ordered a Caesar salad, Cobb salad, potato soup and chicken wings. We covered a lot of ground on their menu items!

We had done the Dogwood Canyon tram tour in the morning and gone to Top of the Rock/Big Cedar Lodge thinking we would eat at Osage. Because it was Sunday, all they offered was the Brunch buffet for $58 per person. It looked wonderful, but was way more than we were looking for. The hostesses suggested we take the shuttle to the Truman Cafe for sandwiches/burgers and they called the shuttle for us. When we got on the shuttle, another group ended up joining us and they were headed to Devil's Pool, which we had seen on Yelp! closed at 2pm. They were staying on property and I asked their opinion and they said 1000% Devil's Pool if you're wanting good food. The shuttle driver said that though he had never eaten at either place, he could confirm that what he hears on a daily basis is that if you want good food, Devil's Pool, but he could not confirm that they were open so he would wait there until we went in and verified. When I went in and asked the people at the host station, they explained that yes, Devil's Pool closes mid day, but they are open downstairs in the Buzzard Bar with the same menu. The service was great and the food was delicious. We were lost as to what to order and wanted to try several things, so we ordered one of every appetizer except for the okra. The fried ravioli was my favorite. The poutine was my second favorite. We ordered way too much food for 5 people, but ended up eating more than I expected.... we were all really hungry! Definitely recommend!!!

Always has been the gold standard for a good time since the beginning of its existence.

This place is absolutely hands down perfection. The food was delectable, the environment was lodge cozy, friendly service. The restaurant is part of Big Cedar Lodge development but not the main part, it is off to the side. There is a suspended walking bridge as well as vehicle bridge that is so quaint and beautiful. From the bridge there is a amazing waterfall view as well as the canyon below. Gorgeous. The restaurant is a log cabin, and just teaming with cozy warmth. I love all the finishing touches with the large fireplaces and decor. I came for lunch, was sat that right away, the restaurant wasn't too busy. I sat next to the window with a beautiful view of the lodge next to it and the canyon below. The weather is a bit dreary but it still had a cozy vibe. I ordered the cinnamon toast drink that was warm apple cider with rum. I liked the warmth, was a bit too sweet for my taste. Jay was my server and was the ultimate pro. He was friendly, had great follow-up and was on top of it! Great customer service. I went ahead and splurged and got a few things, knowing that I would be taking the remainder back with me for dinner. I had the deviled eggs, which had pickled eggs, salmon, very tasty. I had a cup of chili which was rich, nice chunks of meat, and a robust flavor. Topped with cheese, this chili does not disappoint! I also got the bar-b+q burger with french fries. This is one of the biggest burgers I've ever had It was topped with brisket, a delicious barbecue sauce, fried jalapenos. So good. The fries were thick and crispy, really nice. This was definitely a fabulous treat and I would highly suggest devil's pool Restaurant for an amazing dining experience!

Come for the ambiance not the food. Like most of Big Cedar, the decorations are on point. Located just a few step's from Devil's pool, it has a fun, tucked away & laid back atmosphere. We hoped to watch live entertainment but that doesn't start until 8:45. We were really hoping this would be better quality food as Uncle Buck's but unfortunately it's the same. Catfish, prime rib, baked potato soup, kid's filet, chicken strips and a hamburger. Hands down the best thing was the kid's 4 oz. filet with the burger a close second. The food quality is almost identical to Sportservice food. Sportservice mostly supplies food to big arenas, ballparks etc. It isn't inedible but thawed, reheated and bland.

Such a fun place! Loved the singing cowboy! Food was very good. We want to go back!

Food is mediocre and it's very loud. Too loud to visit comfortably without shouting. Proximity to Big Cedar is a plus.

We had a blast at the Buzzard Bar during our visit to Branson!! Highly recommended for fun, food and drinks!! I would love to know how to make the "DRUNKEN PUMPKIN" drink

Maybe a bit loud, but it is a bar. The sandwiches and appetizers are wonderful and the ambiance is pretty cool. All with a hunting lodge vibe.

Had a great lunch here, and service was very good. We started with the brisket poutine, and it was really good. (The brisket was pretty fatty, but we just picked the fat off) My kids both absolutely raves about their meals: Mac and cheese and a cheeseburger. I have to admit, the Mac and cheese was probably the best restaurant Mac and cheese we have ever tried (we all had to try a bite). The burger was also really tasty. My husband enjoyed his club sandwich, and I got a small salad with chicken. The chicken was not seasoned and very dry, but everything else was so good, I figured I just ordered the wrong thing.

Unfortunately I cannot recall our waitress's name, but she was phenomenal. And the four of us really enjoyed our dinner. We dine at Devil's pool whenever we vacation in Ridgedale.

The singing cowboy (Clay) is a must! Such a cool vibe in this basement bar. You won't be disappointed.

Holly was a helpful and friendly server. The location was amazing, and the food was delicious. I chose this place because of the gluten free options.

I love the wings my husband loves the nachos!! Clay Self is the best late night entertainment in the area!!!

Great service and food - if you're looking for something easy and delicious, this is your place.

Not only is the food, atmosphere, and ambiance great, but the cowboy country singer was so entertaining! We will certainly go back.

Ate here on a Tuesday evening in the upstairs area. Really cool ambiance, which is rustic and has lots of stuffed animals throughout the area. Seated quickly and had great service. Ordered the catfish meal. Food was out in about 15 minutes. Fries and fish were piping hot. Neither was greasy.

Great atmosphere, great music and food. What more can you ask for? The entire resort is top notch.

Love coming here when we stay at Big Cedar! The food was very good. Had the smoked prime rib and ate every bite; hurt from being so full but worth it. Also ordered the brisket poutine and it was very good. I like how both the meats did not have an overpowering smoke taste. It was enough to taste and compliment. Enjoyed the food and listening to Clay sing!

We were sitting at the bar tonight and had a couple drinks and food. The bar was getting busy. There seemed to be a lot of flies around as the door was opening often and letting them in. The bar tender made a drink and a fly came out of one of the mixes. Well the bartender used his bare hand to fish that fly out of the drink and sent that drink to a table. He then coughed into that hand. My husband and I were shook that someone would do that. Seemed so unsanitary. We will be ordering wine, beer or something single serve in the future.

This is always a great place to eat. I love the entertainment with Clay Self. I just wish he would play a little earlier than 8:45. It's hard for us older folks to stay up to see him. 7:00 or 7:30 would be better.

Made a quick stop to check out Big Cedar lodge and grabbed lunch at Buzzard's Bar. We started with the loaded tater tots. My husband and I had the club, our son had the pulled pork sliders and our daughter had grilled cheese. They all had fries for a side but I had the house salad...DELISH!!! Unique homemade blueberry balsamic dressing. Fresh brewed tea...perfect on a hot August day. Service was very good. Total bill was just under $75.

Parking was fairly easy, we came about 2 pm so there was plenty of seating. The server was kind and responsive. We ordered the buffalo burger and brisket poutine, both of which were very good. The brisket had quite a bit of fat on it, but the taste was really good.

This is still a solid place for good food, reasonably priced drinks (they have a good selection of bourbons!) and atmosphere! There is a nice view of the lake, but remember they still do not take reservations. It is a stand around and hover kind of place!

Great place for a quick lunch on the Big Cedar resort. We sat in the bar which was a nice reprieve from the heat outside. The food wasn't bad, nothing I would rave over, but the service from the bar was great, the bartender was personable and attentive. As far as COVID concerns, everyone working wore a mask and we got temperature checks before entering. The tables were pretty spaced out but it wasn't packed anyway so we felt pretty safe from pesky germs.

Good food and music, service was excellent even though it was extremely busy. Clay and his band were amazing. He interacts with the crowd, especially with the kids!!!

Aweosme entertainment usually always busy fun crowd. However there was like two servers for the entire place so things took a while. Very loud but again fun! They serve the upstairs menu as well! Food was good pork chops a little over cooked.

If it was a rating purely on food and fun alone, this place would be a 5-Star rating hands down. The entertainment at night, the drinks and the atmosphere are perfect for daytime family fun by the pool or drinking on site at night with your family, friends or co-workers. The food they serve is what I would consider Big Cedars take on traditional bar food, with wings, nachos and the like plus some more substantial but still typical American food meals. I haven't really had anything I didn't like from the menu, although I will say it is a little tough to find a lot to eat as a vegetarian. Nachos were very good and my group loved both flavors we tried on the wings. The things that I don't like so much about this place: the servers can be incredibly rude, which is annoying on a personal level, but especially when you're entertaining for business is a real problem. They will ignore you on purpose and glare at you for asking for services after you've been ignored. This wasn't a one time or one group thing unfortunately, and it is really disappointing that such a charming place overall allows this sort of behavior in this restaurant. They won't allow any politics on the TVs, which I get from a news standpoint I guess, but I had to sit and watch the presidential debAtes on my cell phone to be able to watch anywhere on property that wasn't my room, which I think is pretty silly. Finally, they close very early even on weekends, so make sure you've stocked your room for an after party, because you certainly won't be allowed to stay here even a second late.

Food was great but the music was amazing! Justin is an amazing musician - played so many different genres from the home states of the guests. We were celebrating a bride to be and he let her select her favorite song. AND it was his 25th wedding anniversary and his wife joined him in a heart felt duo! Justin is worth coming to see!

The open late night and all day bar and grill establishment of Big Cedar serving a full restaurant menu, shared with Devil's Pool and room service (STEAKS), till 11:30! I am not sure which is better to be inside w/ singing cowboy and charisma or outside on the excellent open air & stone patio with a view, but that is a good debate over drinks. In the basement of a restaurant is a log and taxidermy friendly (BUT NO SMOKING!) "Buzzard Bar". Yeah, there is a hunting & fishing theme to Big Cedar, but I am enjoying the theme. The solo artist played guitar while singing old country songs on this late Sunday night visit. I knew this place was good old country boy from how he made fun of the newer pop country singers during a laid back comedy routine between and during songs. Overall the place is friendly and vacation upscale, but in that wink (or complete bow) to Ozark country good old boy. The place was packed with the outdoor type vacationers looking to have a good time. They and I did. I liked this place so much I bought a hat- I do NOT do that. For the food review check Devil's Pool- this is about the bar. What is weird is the only menu they show is the Devil's Pool menu, but are willing to cook off the room service menu. Maybe the could print a few "Open Late for the Night Owls" menu that is more informative.