Restaurant Review: Update – Alligator Grill & Oyster Bar

One of Branson’s newest restaurants, the “Alligator Grill & Oyster Bar” is located just outside the gate on the south side of the entrance into Pointe Royale in the area formerly occupied by the Pizazz Restaurant. After hearing some good things about it the Ole Seagull and his bride ate there the night of Jul. 9, 2006. [Editors Note: Feb. 19, 2007 – This establishment is no longer in business.]

The ambiance is about the same as the old Pizazz and the menu offers a full array of menu items with emphasis on Louisiana style cooking. Most of the entrees priced in the medium range, $12-$17 including an excellent salad bar. Lois had the Shrimp Etouffee and I had the Crab Stuffed Flounder. Both were excellent although Lois would have liked a little more “spice” to hers. The salad bar was excellent and I would almost bet that they make their own cole slaw and macaroni salad. The service was excellent.

Strangely, for a Louisiana style restaurant they were out of one of their signature deserts, the Louisiana Bread Pudding with Bourbon Sauce. Even more strange was the fact that we were there early and the restaurant was not crowded.

The Alligator’s has a Sunday Buffet from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for $7.95 and a different “special each night of the week.” A number of people were enjoying the Monday Night all you can eat spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast, soup and salad bar for $4.95. Friends of ours ate there last Saturday night when the special is “Prime Rib.” Bob Walden, who loves his prime rib, said, “It was one of the best prime ribs I have ever had.” Needless to say, Lois and I will be there this Saturday to try it out and we have decided to go back for the Monday night special.

All in all we found Alligator’s an excellent food value and look forward to returning.

Alligator’s is located at at158 Pointe Royale Drive and its phone number is 417-348-0448.