Candlestick Inn Restaurant, Branson

Everything about this restaurant is exquisite. If you are looking for a typical Branson Restaurant you will not like the Candlestick. If you are accustom to fine dining, or you want to splurge for a special occasion, then this is it. We had the elk and filet. I have never had a better filet. Never. We also had the seasonal salad and the ceasar. Great presentation on both. The view was amazing from the lounge where we ate. Donna was our server, but we were waited on by more than 3 waiters. We were pampered, the food was amazing and the view was astonishing.

Excellent food and service. This is a great place to go for that special romantic meal while in Branson. Settle down and look at the beautiful Ozarks. It is a little on the expensive side, but well worth it. Steaks are great.

Candlestick Inn is that special place where my family heads to celebrate important events. Anniversaries, Birthdays etc. all at one time or another have been held there. Their Prime Beef almost melts in your mouth, and their Steak and Lobster is perfection. I usually start dinner with their Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and the House Salad and then either the of the above main courses. I've never eaten anything here that I wouldn't grade as Top-Notch! They have a good selection of wines and you can also order mixed drinks. Dress is semi-casual after all Branson is a tourist locale but I would recommend closer to dressy then pure casual.

This place is easily Branson's Best Restaurnat without a doubt....We enjoyed every single minute and the Food was beyond great!!!!! We loved meeting the chef and he really made us feel special....

i love this resturaunt. it can be kind of pricy but it is worth it. there is a great view of taneycomo and it is all around great food.

Candlestick Inn has a great view... even if it is dominated by Branson's Landing. They have 3 tables outside... DO NOT SIT OUT THERE unless you like cigarette smoke... all the other patrons seem to think the porch is the place to go for a smoke after they have their dinner. Never mind that you might be trying to eat... as long as their kids cans runaround and they can get that after dinner smoke! And good luck getting service out there... the waiter might make it outside every 30 mins or so. I guess I was surprised the restaurant was only 1/3 full on a Fri night. I guess due to the high prices and mediocre food... and less than 1st class service.

I made reservations for my family of six adults in May for our July 21, 2007 visit to the Candlestick Inn. The website makes this place look like it is more elegant than it is. We were celebrating a birthday while visiting Branson, so I ordered two signature cupcakes at the time I made our reservations. The prices are expensive at this place, and you would think that the service would be impeccable considering that. Since we had a party of six, our gratuity was automatically included in our bill at 18%. Our waiter (Bob) was completely surly with us---from the beginning when we sat down, he was in a constant state of anxiety and hardly greeted us. My sister ordered a plate of appetizers that she said she was going to pass around for everyone to taste. He almost sneered that it would never be enough to go around the table. He was completely rude. He left to put our drink and her appetizer order in and when he came back, my husband asked if he would take our group picture before the table got filled with our appetizers, drinks, etc. He said he had to ‘run the food’ and he would ‘if he got a chance.’ All we asked for was one picture to be taken. When he came back to take our food orders, I asked between which of two entrees that sounded good would he recommend. He was surly again and did not seem to be very informative about the menu items. We gently asked about the picture one more time, and he took it for us. When the cupcakes arrived, he did not explain anything about them and what made them the Candlestick Inn signature dessert. He definitely was not a people person! It was disappointing to look forward to an important event, willing to spend a lot on a dinner, and it flops because the server is in a bad mood. Do not spend your money at this restaurant. My sister used the restroom and embarrassingly it was out of toilet paper. She mentioned it to one of the servers who was leaning against a wall and the she said she did not know who to tell about it. My sister then told the hostess, but she did not seem to be concerned either. The website says, ‘The staff of our award-winning restaurant go out of their way to make every meal an epicurean delight’ but that did not happen during our dining experience! I believe a $407 dinner should include a server who is glad you are there. Did we add to his 18% gratuity? No way.

In 1972 my wife and I became engaged at the CSI. It was much more modest and simple fare then. However, on a recent trip to BigCedar south of the Branson area, we had a terrific dinner at Candlestick once again. The double lobster is superb as were the Beef Tournedos. Highly Highly recommend. The view of the new Branson landing and "old" Branson (plus the sunset) is still nice. JB/PB.........January 2006

My husband and I visit this restaurant every time we go to Branson, and the food is always wonderful. This is the restaurant I would recommend if you're looking for an excellent meal in a classy setting (you could probably go in jeans, but I'd recommend corporate casual).

The Candlestick is a "treat" place for us to eat out at. The prices run from $15.00 way on up the range but the presentation is awesome and the head chef knows what he/she is doing. The view overlooks the Taneycomo River and the new Branson Landing and makes your evening out very romantic. The wine selection is good as well as the cocktails they serve. I wouldnt suggest jeans here but casual up to elegant attire is fine. A nice romantic dinner, wonderful selection of fine food a five star restraunt! The Candlestick is a well known local hidden treasure! One place you wouldn't want to miss out on if you are in Branson. PROS: Elegant food presentation, wonderful flavor, great for friends or couples! CONS: I would suggest getting a local map to find it. It's a hidden treasure!