Table Rock Lake Restaurants
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Learn where to eat on (and just off) the water at Table Rock Lake in Southwest Missouri. This is the ultimate guide to the best Table Rock Lake restaurants and bars by boat.
Updated with each lake season, this guide covers all the best restaurants and bars, whether you’re arriving by boat or car. Find the prettiest views, most delicious food and best ambiance on Table Rock lake!
We spend a large part of our summer at our lake house nestled in southwest Missouri on Table Rock Lake. This modern lake house is the perfect home for us, with great views, an idyllic location and the right floor plan for our little family.
While we often make picnic sandwiches to enjoy on the boat, we also love dining out and supporting local Table Rock Lake restaurants.
We have almost every restaurant accessible by water and frequent many of them. It’s one of our very favorite Things to do on Table Rock Lake!
I have compiled a complete list of restaurants accessible by water on Table Rock Lake with contact information, hours (when available), menu offerings and an interactive map. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can access it by land or water!
I hope this makes your time at the lake even more enjoyable! If you have anything to add, please do so in the comments below. I love “meeting” a neighbor and chatting with others who love Table Rock as much as we do!
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Tips
- Many of these restaurants can bring food to your boat via golf cart if you just ask!
- Be sure to call and double check hours.
- While many options have complimentary dock parking, there are often shuttles from the dock too.
- Of course, you can arrive by car as well for days when you’re not out on the water.
- Ride the Wave, Pier 28, Floating Cafe, Cafe Bridges are specifically accessible.
Table Rock Lake Restaurants
Water Front Restaurants on Table Rock Lake
There are several restaurants on the water or steps away for a beautiful view.
Cafe Bridges – Dock dining with pizza, hot subs, wings, salads, sweets and coffee. Tip: Don’t skip the baked goods! The cookies and scones are incredible!
- State Park Marina
- courtesy parking available in any open slip
- open spring Thursday – Sunday and 7 days a week Memorial Day – Labor Day
- 417-464-6328
Oasis Shaved Ice – Snow cones with plenty of shaded picnic tables at charming State Park Marina on the water.
- State Park Marina
- courtesy parking available in any open slip
- Memorial Day through Labor Day
Floating Cafe – Soups, salads, seafood, burgers, and desserts served in a two story cafe on the water.
- Indian Point (near Indian Point Marina)
- March – May Thursday-Sunday
- Memorial Day through Labor Day 7-9, Friday/Saturday 7-10
- through November (after Thanksgiving) 7-4 Monday – Thursday, 7-8 Friday/Saturday
- live music on Saturdays during the summer
- breakfast menu
- 417-338-2101
Pier 28 – Pizza, salads, and sandwiches on the water.
- Kimberling City Marina
- To go orders are online only
- Menu
- 7 days a week 11-8:30
- Plenty of dock parking
Stuffed and Press – (Pizza and Grinders) – Dine outdoors or in the air conditioned boat positioned on the property.
- Hideaway Marina
- courtesy parking available in any open slip
- weekends AFTER Memorial Day
Stuffed and Press – (Pizza and Grinders) Dine outdoors next to the water.
- Cape Fair Marina
- courtesy parking available in any open slip
- Memorial Day through Labor Day 7 days a week 11am-7pm
- Kimberling City
- courtesy dock (8 slips)
- Menu
- Thursday-Monday
Pizza Hut
- Shell Knob
- courtesy dock
- currently open 7 days a week 11-8
Sharky’s Pizza – Amazing pizzas and salads delivered to your boat! Step inside for an array of ice creams, wood signs and more! DON’T MISS the Chocolate Filled Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches!
- Near Point 7 / Kimberling City
- Thursday-Friday 4-9pm, Saturday-Sunday 12-9
- complimentary dock parking
- delivery to dock
- menu
- 417-338-2253
Lakeside – Frozen custard (a must), casual breakfast, lunch and dinner. Pancakes, eggs, bacon, coffee, burgers, fish, chicken, sandwiches.
- Near Point 7 / Kimberling City
- Memorial Day-Labor Day 9am-9pm
- park at the platform, walk up the hill
- menu
- 417-338-2442
Pop’s – Barbecue, breakfast, salads and sandwiches.
- Near Point 7 / Kimberling City Bridge
- Open Wednesday-Saturday and holiday weekends
- Takeout only – water access for delivery to your boat!
- 417-988-7155
Cricket Creek – Pizza there or to go and ice cream!
- Memorial Day-Labor Day
- Dock dining
- Park at marina
- 870-426-3474
Parrot’s Pavilion Tiki Bar – enjoy games and cocktails waterside. You’ll often find live music but you’ll always find a good time. Go ahead and pull up a swing at the bar!
- complimentary dock parking, walk up hill
- current hours – open weekends, check their Facebook page or call to confirm
- menu includes nachos, burgers and tacos
- 323-240-2076
Rock Island Grill – located on Indian Point overlooking Table Rock Lake. Formerly Charlies.
- complimentary dock parking, walk up hill
- open year round
- menu salads, sandwiches, seafood and steak
SS Dockside (at King’s River Marina) is a floating restaurant owned and operated by the now defunct (due to a fire) Coyote’s formerly at Kimberling City. Serving nachos, fried everything, burgers, burritos, seafood and more.
- complimentary dock parking
- Menu
- open Friday-Sunday 11-8
- 417-858-0223
Ride the Wave (at Baxter Marina) – food from the grill, snow cones (aka shaved ice), creative cocktails, craft beers, wine and more! Don’t miss the Pineapple Tsunami! Live music on the weekend. ***One of the few places you can eat on the water.
- complimentary dock parking
- Closed Tuesdays, 11-7 Sunday- Friday, 11-9 Saturdays
- menu
- 417-739-3437
Coming soon from this same establishment: Goofy Goose, opening 7/1/22.
Watson’s (at Campbell Point Marina) – BBQ, burgers, fried chicken , salads, cocktails and live music on the weekend.
- 7 days a week
- menu
- 417-858-2540
Dock-N-Eat (at Big M Marina) – salads, sandwiches, wraps, burgers and tacos
- opening in May 7 days a week 11-9
- menu breakfast menu
- 417-271-3853
Table Rock Lake Restaurants Within Walking Distance of a Dock
These restaurants are worth the “trek” (or shuttle)!
Shady Taco (at Stillwater) – complimentary parking on Dock D and a short walk up the hill leads you to an outdoor dining area filled with games and lounge furniture. Great tacos, fresh margaritas, mojitos and chips!
- Complimentary parking in Dock D.
- Shuttle Service Available – Call 417-294-6519 for shuttle service once you arrive at the dock or walk up the hill on the rock path straight from the dock. Once you reach the road, turn left. After you pass the new indoor waterpark, turn right. You’ll see the food trucks on the left.
- Menu Breakfast Menu
- Call 417-231-2721 to confirm hours, we’ve twice been when they were not open
Pizza World (at Stillwater) – located in the convenience store at Stillwater on Indian Point. Pasta, pizza, sandwiches, calzones, wings and salads.
- Complimentary parking in Dock D.
- Call 417-294-6519 for shuttle service once you arrive at the dock or walk up the hill on the rock path straight from the dock. Once you reach the road, turn left. After you pass the new indoor waterpark, turn right. It’s just to the left of the pool.
- 7 days a week, 8:30am-8pm
- Menu
- 417-338-0255
Big Cedar – shuttle to Devil’s Pool, Buzzard Bar, Truman’s Cafe or Uncle Bucks. All have both indoor and outdoor seating. Beautiful property with picturesque views.
- park at edge of a platform labeled “courtesy parking” and call Big Cedar for a shuttle 800-225-6343, note a dock phone no longer available
- year round
Top of the Rock – shuttle to Arnie’s Barn, The Buffalo Bar, Osage and the wine cellar.
- park at edge of a platform labeled “courtesy parking” and call Big Cedar for a shuttle to the reservation center (call 800-225-6343), from there you can purchase $5 round trip tickets on a shuttle to the Top of the Rock
- year round
Canteen at Long Creek Marina – Breakfast, Burgers, Sandwiches, Brats, Fries, Ice Cream and Beer) served out of a Winnebago.
- park at the marina
- Monday- Thursday 8am-2pm Friday – Sunday 8am-6pm
- Menu
Flat Creek – just past point 15 in Cape Fair. Barbecue, fried catfish, steak and more.
- 7 days a week 10:30-close
- courtesy parking with a shuttle
Chateau – Multiple options to choose from including The Sweete Shop (ice cream and coffee shop), casual dining with water views at Chateau Grille and Atrium Cafe and Wine Bar. Cocktails in the Library Lounge. Reservations available via Open Table for dining at Chateau Grille.
- park at courtesy dock, phone on the dock for shuttle service
- year round
Where to Eat Breakfast on Table Rock Lake
- Devil’s Pool – Beautiful lake views (though a distance from the water), full breakfast in addition to a brunch buffet on weekends. See above for more details.
- Truman’s Cafe – Also at Big Cedar, they offer a quick breakfast including smoothies, cinnamon rolls, muffins, biscuits, burritos and quiche.
- Floating Café at Indian Point – Full breakfast on the water with great views.
- Lakeside – Pancakes, bacon, eggs and more all accessible by water. Dine indoors or out (no view) or take it to the dock to dine waterside.
- Shady Taco
- Big M
Bars by the Water
- Ride the Wave At Baxter Marina – Ride the Wave is literally on the water, serving up creative cocktails in pineapples! An array of domestic and craft beer and wine are also available. Check their page for live music. (Photo and details above)
- Tiki Bar – Hand crafted cocktails including island inspired infusions and frozen daquiris.
- Rock Island Grill – Above the Tiki Bar, but accessibly by water
- Chateau – Great lake views, not on the water, but accessible by water.
- Hideaway Marina – Pick up a 6 pack and enjoy on a picnic bench or in the air conditioned boat (see Pirates Food Shack above).
- Buzzard Bar – Not on the water, but accessible by water. Minimal views on outdoor patio. Live music on weekends.
Not sure where these are? Check out the Table Rock Lake restaurant map! As always, if I missed anything, let me know!
Happy Summer!
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Laura Pointer says
Such a great list! We have a condo on Table Rock Lake (we call it Lake Life Retreat Branson) that we rent out on Airbnb. Some of our best memories have been at these lakefront restaurants! I’ll have to check out some that we’ve never visited before. Thank you!
Julie Blanner says
Well hello, neighbor!
mark kueck says
Hi Julie.
have not seen you in quite a while.
Julie Blanner says
Hi Mark! Do I know you?
Ann Hoette says
Hi Julie, it’s Ann from Forest Hills. Just found this, love love this blog. Sign me up. We had a great week at the lake. So many neighbors down and lots of company at our cabin. Look forward to seeing you at the gym. Sign me up for your blog.
Best,
Ann Hoette
Julie Blanner says
You’re too sweet! I hope to see you again soon!
Seng says
I seriously wish I had this list when we went down a few weekends ago!! I plan on going back in three years, so I’m definitely going to save this one for the future.
I absolutely love the name of your little cottage!!
Julie Blanner says
Thank you! I hope you enjoyed your stay! If you need any other recommendations when you go, let me know!
Shirley Moyers says
I think all of the restaurants you mentioned will send a golf cart down for us 80 year olds. Thank you for this info.
Julie Blanner says
That’s so great to note, thank you, Shirley!