SS Dockside Cafe and Pub in Barry County

Ivan took great care of us—we could not have asked for better service and the food was great too!

The food was amazing and our waiter Cercy was great.

Stopped in for lunch today and I’m sure glad we did. I ordered the Sweet & Spicy Shrimp. My husband ordered the Burnt Ends dinner and everything was super delicious!!! Our server was Amber and she took good care of us. I would highly recommend this place. 😍

Nice find. We discovered this cafe/bar on our visit to Table Rock Lake. Spacious, creatively decorated. Menu has good variety to select from. My husband had the burnt end dinner. He likes his BBQ on the burnt end style. This was more like cut brisket. Very tender, tasty but not typical burnt ends. I had the catfish. Very good. Fries yummy. Too large of serving for me. Not complaining just noting it is a large portion. Shareable. Nice staff. Will come back and recommend. Has boat drive up access.

Our server Amber was great, she made the best drinks and gave fast and friendly service. A wonderful way to spend the evening enjoying the lake with live music and good food.

Amber waited on our group and provided fantastic service and the food was on point; looking forward to coming back soon!

Amber was a great server and our food was awesome! Thank you!

AMBER was our server, and she did a great job. Our food was delicious and came out quickly.

I was so excited to give this a try given the reviews and menu. The only thing on my plate that I liked was the fried shrimp. If you’re going there for fried shrimp you’ll be happy. The mango pineapple shrimp is weird, and the sweet and spicy shrimp is pretty spicy and bacon wrapped which is weird and didn’t taste good in my opinion. They have people in there that come and take your photo while you’re dining. Then ask you to pay $25 for the photo. It was very awkward and pretty annoying. We just wanted to eat dinner in peace. Not be upsold for a photo. In addition, they had a ballon animal making guy soliciting tables with children. The alcoholic drinks are expensive. Margarita was “ok”. Two stars because I really loved their fried shrimp but everything else was not good. Rice was bland. Cole slaw tasted like cabbage and sour cream mixed together. Mixed veggies were *really* bad. They were very under cooked and zero flavor / seasoning.

We found this little treasure of a place on our way back from Cosmic Caverns. The Golden Nuggets and Peach Cobbler Daiquiri were exceptional! These were not your run-of-the-mill cheese sticks. These tasted like they were hand prepared in their own flavorful breading before frying. Julia (or Juliewas a great server, being super attentive despite taking care of most of the dining room during a busy time. Thank you for such a clean facility in a picturesque setting, highly recommend.

Is indeed a floating restaurant.... was good food. Do not recommend the lake side beers. Lol

Jeremy was such a great server with checking on the table and making sure everything was out to us would definitely come back

Jeremy was excellent! Good was great and service was prompt. Thoroughly enjoyed by all 10 in our party!

This was a great place to eat! We went around 1:30 for lunch and were immediately greeted and seated. Our server was J who was incredibly friendly and helpful! He was able to answer all of our questions about the menu and got our food so fast! J was also very funny and made the meal so pleasant! I got the boneless wings and fried pickles which were delicious! My parents enjoyed a burnt ends salad and the philly cheese steak sandwich. The fries were also super good! Definitely recommend ☺️

This is not by water at all the photos are fake, random people walking around not dressed as if they work there coming up to your table to sell photos and balloons. I can tell the management pushes the employees to get you to take surveys and talk up the menu. Don’t go for the food go for the drinks if you go at all.The server J was perfect and had nothing to do with the food tasting like mayo.

Went this afternoon their food and service was top tier, Ivan helped me and recommended me some food, went above and beyond with the service. Will definitely be back soon.

The food here was delicious! The fries were so crunchy and just melted in your mouth! The coconut shrimp was fried perfectly, and I loved the sauce it came with. Their burnt ends are so juicy and tender, I could eat a huge bowl of them! I could go on and on about the food here it’s amazing! The inside of the building itself is also beautiful. The service was good, but our server had a little girl following her around and it was just a little weird because she kept giving me the death glare ahah. Other than that I really enjoyed coming here on my vacation!

First time there. Food and service outstanding. Not a bad view of the Kings River too!

We came hungry and thirsty! They met all our needs with a nice menu for everyone. We had kiddos with us and ate on the dock. Great view and awesome staff! Pictured is the Dockside burger 🥰

We had an amazing lunch at SS Dockside on the lake. We love jumping in the boat and cruising over for lunch and a break from the sun. We were there with a large group and the service and food were both perfection. This is one of our favorite stops on the lake.

Great atmosphere. Beautiful location on the lake. The food is mediocre. You can usually get a good salad. Everything else is hit or miss. The place is incredibly disorganized and mismanaged. This is the reason for long wait times, both for seating and getting your meal. Inquire first thing what they are out of. There will likely be 3 or 4 entrees they are out of.This review is based on 2 years experience with the place. So yeah it’s still okay but it’s disappointing. It could be so much better.

Waitress was great. Balloon animal guy was great. Food was bland, fish and chips were underwhelming. Fish came out soggy. Coleslaw was flavorless. Disappointing to say the least in terms of the food. Highlight was the store bought tartar sauce. Ultimately ended up sick from it. *Branson location

I had the most wonderful time ever our server Victoria was the greatest service I have ever had. I’d so happy to come back to have her again ❤️

Food was really good! Victoria took great care of us! We will definitely be back!!!

My husband and I decided to give this place a try and were so glad we did! The atmosphere was relaxing and the food was FANTASTIC! The menu has a wide variety...not just seafood. If you have a group everyone could find something that they like. We started off with fried pickles and they were delicious. I ordered the butterfly shrimp and it was some of the best I have ever had. Our waiter, Jeremy, was knowledgeable about the menu, kind and very attentive. I was THRILLED that they were playing Christian music too. That was the icing on the cake. We will definitely return next time we are in town! I highly recommend you give this place a try!

SS Dockside kings river marina has the best new bartender! She’s so welcoming!

Came in with my family while visiting from out of town, and the food was absolutely delicious. Not only that our server, Richard was delightful, attentive and ensured we all had a wonderful dining experience. See you soon, because we will be back!

We had dinner here tonight and Des took such great care of us! She walked us to the restrooms and helped us back to our table. She did a great job and took care of us well.

Hidden gem, very friendly staff. Desi is awesome and attentive. Fresh ingredients on the menu but a variety of steamed veggies would be great!!! Keep up the good work!❤️

The food was absolutely amazing and truly only outdone by our Waiter Jason! Jason went above and beyond to ensure we were satisfied with everything and never once were our drinks below half full. We will absolutely be coming back.

The SS Dockside in Shell Knob is fantastic! Great food, friendly service, beautiful rustic interior, right on the lake. The owners Shelly and Kurt are anxious for the season to begin (open on sat/sun currently). We will be going back for sure to experience the outdoor dining.

I enjoyed my visit to your restaurant and our waiter Jason was nothing short of amazing. We had a huge party and he got all of our orders on in a timely manner, he kept our drinks replenished and he gave of different attractions we should go to during our visit. Thanks Jason for making our visit more enjoyable you are definitely a keeper.

Food was delicious! I had the coconut shrimp 🍤 and my husband had fish and chips. Amber L. took great care of us and we even got a souvenir picture to take home. Great place! Highly recommended!

Had the Mango Pineapple Shrimp. Out of this world. Better than Biloxi Mississippi shrimp. Our very polite, very informative serverJason C is awesome. Polite, kind and quick. Didnt miss a thing! 5 stars for Jason C.

Jason C was exceptional. He was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and the attractions that are open since we were visiting from another state during the off season. He was also very attentive when placing our order and managed to serve us at a fast pace. This has been one of the most pleasant and most memorable customer service experiences I’ve EVER had. We will most certainly be back to visit Jason C again before heading home.

I just wanted to take the time out to acknowledge how great my experience was at this hidden gem. This was my first visit to Branson and Jason made it memorable for me and my girlfriend. He was extremely attentive and made sure all our needs were met. Jason went above and beyond as a serve and even allowed us to move just so I could watch the Chiefs football game. I couldn’t be more happy with the service we received. Thank you Jason and Dockside Cafe

Really nice portion sizes and quality for the price, Jason C was really helpful in describing the menu items, will be coming back!

Our server Jason C did an outstanding job.He catered to our table while paying attention to our drinks, etc. He also took the time to tell us of some attractions we haven’t heard of before.Great food and service!

Food and drinks were great. Our server, Jason, was excellent. Service was fast and he recommended a few places for us to go while we are here!

The whole family had a great time at Dockside. Food was great and our server Jason went above and beyond making us feel welcome and giving ideas on things to do around town. Greatly enjoyed our meal.

My husband and I found SS Dockside in Branson MO when visiting from out of state. The atmosphere is wonderful, the food and our waiter Jason C was incredible. I had the shrimp boil that comes with mini potatoes, sausage, corn on the cob and of course shrimp. My husband had a 1/2lb hamburger with fries on the side. We will definitely be back when in Branson.

Nicely appointed restaurant with great views and decor. Convenient to access by boat or land yacht.One minor problem, the food is only par. I wouldnt say it was bad but fairly plain and over salted. I got the "Shipwreck Special" and I guess the name reflects fairly accurately. Needs some vegetables besides the scant amount of grilled onions and peppers. Couldnt finish it and dressed up the leftovers at home.Have to appreciate the service staff though and by staff I mean one overworked lady running the whole show while some others meander through the dining room with glazed expressions. The young "lady" that brought our water was nice enough.Maybe Ill consider returning when the season hits full swing again.

Wow! Just wow! This place is truly a wonder. It sits right on the water and it… moves! Yes, it moves! Go here! Spend some time on the water in your boat or in the restaurant! 💯 accessible with wheelchair. No handrails in bathroom to help lift you up or onto anything. No large print menu. Ample room to navigate with a cane. (Please 👍🏽 my review!)

Although the blackened blue cheese burger was excellent, I would have to say I would like a little more blackened seasoning. My wife and son both had the Mahi Mahi and said it was excellent. Our friends had HUGE chicken salads that were very good. Our server was great but very busy taking care of everyone. We had time to visit and relax with great food. We will be back their soon.

With less then an hour till close, when everyone is wore out and tired, you’re told a family of 5 My pregnant wife, 3 daughters, and myself has come to eat it has to be rough.. but they never once treated us like it. They were outstanding! And our server Jeff, he was the best! The family atmosphere is truly a blessing. Plus it’s so clean. The owner is amazing. I was treated more like family than a customer. They have a toy chest for kids! The food was delicious and prepared very quickly. Amazing Customer Service, Great Food, Family Friendly, and filled with love. Having a bad day? GO THERE! Having a good day? GO THERE! Go there because you deserve it. Go because like us you’re tired and the kids are too much to handle and you need Jeff because he’s going to come and make the kids laugh and tell you the history of the restaurant and make you feel loved like family. Go because the owner loves kids and will treat them like their own. Go because it’s not just a restaurant it’s a memory and that’s why you came to Branson in the first place.Thanks for a wonderful experience everyone! Thanks for treating us like family! Thanks for the shirt captain! We will see y’all on our next visit to Branson!

Fantastic Food! The staff was really friendly! Julie was our server, she was super sweet and fast! The food tasted wonderful we walked away with a full stomach! The view from the restaurant was beautiful! Definitely coming back! Love this place perfect for the family!

The new location on the Branson strip is wonderful!! We tried it today for a late lunch. The service was fast and friendly!! We will definitely go back! (The old shorty smalls location)

Awesome place to eat. Had the chicken strip dinner. Huge amount of fries even a fat guy like me couldnt eat. Nice atmosphere with friendly service. Beautiful scenery. Just sit in the ac and watch boats go by. Also enjoyed feeding the fish and turtles outside in the water.

The portions are very generous! The nachos were great.

Very friendly staff, no wait, excellent food, kid-friendly. Very clean.