Best of 417 2008—Resource Guide

Our 2008 Best of 417 Awards winners: Where to find them and how to be in touch.

FOOD

Top 5 Local Restaurants

1. Ocean Zen
600 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield
417-889-9596
eatoceanzen.com

2. Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

3. Bijan's Sea & Grille
209 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-831-1480
bijan.com

4. Haruno
3044 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-887-0077
harunosushi.com

5. Metropolitan Grill
2931 E. Battlefield St., Springfield
417-889-4951
metropolitan-grill.com

Top 3 New Local Restaurants

1. Kai
306 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-832-0077

2. Clary's
3014 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
417-886-1940
eatatclarys.com

3. Bailey's American Bar and Grille
319 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-1304

417 Magazine Publisher's Picks for the Best Restaurant in Southwest Missouri

Nicol's Fine Dining & Ledgestone Grill
1600 Ledgestone Way, Reeds Spring
417-239-0445

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Misleading Restaurant (In a good way)

Crabby's Seafood Bar and Grill
815 W. 7th St., Joplin
417-782-7372

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Branson Restaurant

Dick Clarks AB Grill
1600 W. Hwy. 76, Branson
417-332-1960
dickclarksabbranson.com

Runners-up

Candlestick Inn
127 Taney St., Branson
417-334-3633
candlestickinn.com

Outback Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1922 W State Highway 76, Branson
417-334-7003
outbackbranson.com

Best Joplin Restaurant

Red Onion Café
407 Main St., Joplin
417-623-1004

 

Runners-up

Fred and Reds Chili
1719 S. Main St., Joplin
417-781-5341

Crabby's Seafood Bar & Grill
815 W. 7th St., Joplin
417-206-3474
crabbysseafood.com

Best Restaurant Atmosphere

Ocean Zen
600 E. Battlefield Rd.
417-889-9596

Runners-up

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Kai After Dark
306 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-832-0077
kaiafterdark.com

 

Best Restaurant Views

Candlestick Inn (Branson)
127 Taney St., Branson
417-334-3633
candlestickinn.com


Tower Club (Springfield)
Hammons Tower
901 E. St. Louis St., 21st-22nd Floors, Springfield
417-866-4466
towerclubspringfield.com

Best Outdoor Dining

Galloway Station Bar and Grill (Springfield)
4211 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield
417-881-9730
myspace.com/gallowaystation

Cantina Laredo (Branson)
1001 Branson Landing, Branson
417-334-6062
cantinalaredo.com

Runners-up

Trolley's Downtown Bar & Grill
107 Park Central Square, Springfield
417-799-0309
trolleysgrille.com

Springfield Brewing Company
301 S. Market Ave, Springfield
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

Best Steaks

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Runners-up

Argentina Steakhouse
1410 E Republic Rd., Springfield
417-886-8010
theargentinasteakhouse.com

Bijan's Sea & Grille
209 E. Walnut St., Springfield,
417.831.1480
bijans.com

Best Soup

Nearly Famous
2708 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-3403
nearlyfamous.net

Runners-up

Gallery Bistro
221 E Walnut St., Springfield
417-866-0555
gallerybistrodowntown.com

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Best Salads

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Runners-up

St. Michael's Sports Bar & Grill
301 South Ave., Springfield
417-865-2315

Cassil's Coffee Café
2925 W. Republic Rd., Suite C, Springfield
417-882-7282
cassilscoffee.com

Best Caesar Salad

Tony Z's Italian Ristorante
300 Terrace Rd., Branson
417-332-0610
tonyzbranson.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Absence of Lettuce

Chilled Orzo Salad
Bruno's Il Ristorante
416 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-0007
brunos-restaurant.net

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Hangover Remedy

Pho at Bambu Vietnamese Cuisine
1338 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-881-9881
springfieldbambu.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Desserts

Gallery Bistro
221 E Walnut St., Springfield
417-866-0555
gallerybistrodowntown.com

Runners-up

Spring Creek Tea Room
107 S. 3rd St., Ozark
417-582-1331

Beth's Bake Shoppe
1645 W. Republic Rd., Suite D, Springfield
417-866-5533
bethsbakeshoppe.com

Best Frozen Desserts

Andy's Frozen Custard
Multiple locations
eatandys.com

Runners-up

Cold Stone Creamery
Multiple locations
coldstonecreamery.com

Emack & Bolio's
2925 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-889-3622
emackandbolios.com

Best Chocolate Fix

Candy House
Multiple locations
candyhouse.net

Runners-up

Andy's Frozen Custard
Multiple locations
eatandys.com

Askinosie Chocolate
514 E. Commercial St., Springfield
417-862-9900
askinosie.com

Best Factory Tour

Askinosie Chocolate
514 E. Commercial St., Springfield
417-862-9900
askinosie.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Appetizers

Touch
1620 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-823-8383
touch-restaurant.com

Runners-up

Ophelia's
431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield
417-862-7200
opheliastapasandwinebar.com

Ocean Zen
600 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-889-9596
eatoceanzen.com

Best Sandwiches

Cassil's Coffee Café
2925 W. Republic Rd., Suite C, Springfield
417-882-7282
cassilscoffee.com

Runners-up

Sub Shop
1721 E Seminole St., Springfield
417-887-3804

Nearly Famous Deli & Pasta House
1828 S. Kentwood Ave., Springfield
417-883-3403
nearlyfamous.net

Best Bakery

Supreme Bakery
3314 N. National Ave., Springfield
417-881-5226

Runners-up

Beth's Bake Shoppe
1645 W. Republic Rd., Suite D, Springfield
417-866-5533
bethsbakeshoppe.com

Cassil's Coffee Café
2925 W. Republic Rd., Suite C, Springfield
417-882-7282
cassilscoffee.com

Best Sweet Beverage to Enjoy with a Sandwich

McAlister's Iced Tea
McAlister's
Multiple locations
mcalistersdeli.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Bar

MudLounge
321 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-6964

Runners-up

Ernie Biggs Piano Bar
Multiple locations
erniebiggs.com

Tonic Ultralounge
317 Park Central East, Springfield
417-863-7575

Springfield Brewing Company
301 S. Market Ave, Springfield
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

Best Place to Cozy Up (In Style)

Fireplace, Parlor 88
1111 East Republic Rd., Suite 180, Springfield
417-882-8882
parlor88.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Sports Bar

Skybox Grill & Lounge
1271 E. Montclair St., Springfield
417-877-9595

Runners-up

Big Whiskey's
311 Park Central East, Springfield
417-862-2449
bigwhiskeys.com

Ebbets Field
1027 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-5050
myspace.com/ebbetsfieldspringfield

Best Bar Food

Big Whiskey's
311 Park Central East, Springfield
417-862-2449
bigwhiskeys.com

Runners-up

Patton Alley Pub
313 South Patton Avenue Springfield
417-865-1188
pattonalleypub.com

Ebbets Field
1027 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-5050
myspace.com/ebbetsfieldspringfield

Best Local Brew

Mueller Unfiltered Wheat
Springfield Brewing Company
301 S. Market Ave, Springfield
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Martini Menu

Romeo y Julieta's at Bijan's
Bijan's Sea & Grille
209 E. Walnut St., Springfield,
417.831.1480
bijans.com

Runners-up

MudLounge
321 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-6964

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Best Beer Menu

Patton Alley Pub
313 South Patton Avenue Springfield
417-865-1188
pattonalleypub.com

Runners-up

Springfield Brewing Company
301 S. Market Ave, Springfield
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

MudLounge
321 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-6964

Best Cocktails

Level 2
107 Park Central Square, 2nd Floor, Springfield
417-799-0309
trolleysgrille.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Happy Hour

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St.
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Runners-up

Touch
1620 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-823-8383
touch-restaurant.com

Big Whiskey's
311 Park Central East, Springfield
417-862-2449
bigwhiskeys.com

Best Wine List

Ophelia's
431 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield
417-862-7200
opheliastapasandwinebar.com

Runners-up

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., 417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

Bijan's Sea & Grille
209 E. Walnut St., Springfield,
417.831.1480
bijans.com

Best Wine Steals

Bijan's Sea & Grille
209 E. Walnut St., Springfield,
417.831.1480
bijans.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Everyday Low-Priced Wine

Avanzare Italian Dining
1908 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-567-3463
avanzareitaliandining.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Late Night Snacks

Ziggie's
Multiple locations
ziggiescafe.com

Runners-up

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St., 417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

MudLounge
321 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-6964

Best Late Night Delivery

Jimmy John's
Multiple locations
jimmyjohns.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Brunch

Hemingway's Blue Water Café (Springfield)
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1935 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-891-5100
hemingwaysbluewatercafe.com

Big Cedar Lodge (Branson)
612 Devil's Pool Rd., Ridgedale
800-225-6343
big-cedar.com

Runners-up

Valentine's
2902 S. Campbell Ave., Suite B, Springfield
417-891-9700
valentinesrestaurant.com

Gailey's Breakfast Café
220 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-866-5500

Best Breakfast

Gailey's Breakfast Café
220 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-866-5500

Runners-up

Anton's Coffee Shop
937 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-869-7681

Aunt Martha's Pancake House
1700 E. Cherokee St., Springfield
417-881-3505

Best French Toast

Anton's Coffee Shop
937 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-869-7681

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Business Lunch

Ocean Zen
600 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-889-9596
eatoceanzen.com

Runners-up

Metropolitan Grill
2931 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-889-4951
metropolitan-grill.com

Mille's Turn of the Century Café
313 S. Jefferson Ave., Springfield
417-831-1996
millescafe.com

Best Bridge-Playing Luncheons

Argentina Steakhouse
1410 E Republic Rd., Springfield
417-886-8010
theargentinasteakhouse.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Metropolitan Grill
2931 E. Battlefield, Springfield
417-889-4951
metropolitan-grill.com

The Tower Club
Hammons Tower
901 E. St. Louis St., 21st-22nd Floors, Springfield
417-866-4466
towerclubspringfield.com

Best Barbeque

Buckingham's
Multiple locations
buckbbq.com

Runners-up

Crosstown Barbecue
1331 E. Division St., Springfield
417-862-4646

Richard's Hawg Wild BBQ
22 E. Olive St., Aurora
417-678-4294

Best Cashew Chicken

Hong Kong Inn
1520 W. Battlefield, Springfield
417-881-8008

Runners-up

Lucy's Chinese Food
Multiple locations, 417-882-9964

Canton Inn
205 W Sunshine St., Springfield
417-862-5444

Best Anniversary

Cashew Chicken Turns 45
Wing Leong
Fire & Ice
2610 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-522-7712
springfieldoasis.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Chili

Casper's (Springfield)
601 W. Walnut St., Springfield
417-866-9750, Springfield

Billy Bob Dairyland (Branson)
1901 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson
417-337-9291

Runner-up

Longhorn Grill
1645 W. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-447-1064
longhorngrill.com

Best Hamburger

Ebbets Field
1027 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-5050
myspace.com/ebbetsfieldspringfield

Runners-up

Flame Steakhouse & Wine Bar
314 W. Walnut St.
417-862-4444
flamesteakhouse.com

W.F. Cody's
1440 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-883-0253

Best Pizza

Arris' Pizza
1332 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-881-7260
arrispizzaonline.com

Luigi’s Pizza Kitchen (Branson/Nixa)
1447 State Hwy. 248, Branson
417-339-4544
luigispizzakitchen.com/

Runners-up

McSalty’s Pizza Café
2627 E Sunshine St., Springfield
(417) 887-2589

Garbo’s Pizzeria
307 S. National Ave., Springfield
417- 831-9010

Best Wings

Coyote’s Adobe Bar and Café
1742 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-889-7120

Runners-up

Big Whiskey’s
311 Park Central E., Springfield
417-862-2449
bigwhiskeys.com

Bumsteads
1528 N. Main St., Nixa
417-724-9399
2400 N. 20th St., Ozark
417-581-4408

Ebbets Field
417-865-5050
1027 E. Walnut St. Springfield

Springfield Brewing Company
305 S. Market Ave., Springfield
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

Best Sushi

Haruno Sushi Bar and Grill
3044 S. Fremont Ave., Springfield
417-887-0077
harunosushi.com

Runners-up

Ocean Zen Pacific Rim
600 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield
417-889-9596

Nakato Japanese Steak House
2615 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-881-7171
nakatos.com

Best Italian Restaurant

Gilardi’s Ristorante (Springfield)
820 E. Walnut St ., Springfield
(417) 862-6400

Tony Z’s (Branson)
300 Terrace Rd., Branson
417 332-0610

Runners-up

Nonna’s Italian American Café
306 South Ave
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 831-1222

Avanzare Italian Dining
1908 S. Glenstone
Springfield, MO 65804
417-567-3463

Best Japanese Cuisine Derring-Do

Mijuri Sushi Bar and Grill
2710 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-889-9593

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best-Named Sushi Roll

The 417 Roll
Ocean Zen
600 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield
417-889-9596
eatoceanzen.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Supermarket Deli

Harter House
Various locations
harterhouse.com

Runners-up

Price Cutter Plus
Various locations
pricecutteronline.com

Dillon’s
Various locations
dillons.com

Best Thai Restaurant

Thai House
2811 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417- 889-6309

Runners-up

Thai Peppers
1411 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
417-882-1979

Tong’s Thai Cuisine
3454 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-889-5280
thaicuisine.com

Best Queso

Cantina Laredo
1001 Branson Landing, Branson
417-334-6062
cantinalaredo.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Cajun Restaurant

Easy’s Cajun Restaurant and Bar
1710 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-881-3939

Runners-up

Big Easy Grill
3027 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
417-832-0040

Jambalaya Junction
1360 E. Republic Rd.
417-887-0211
jambalayacajun.com

Best Random Free Food and Sips

Brown Derby International Wine Center
2023 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-4066
brownderby.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Tea Room

Beth’s Bake Shoppe & Tea Room
1645 W. Republic Rd. Suite D., Springfield
417-866-5533
bethsbakeshoppe.com

Runners-up

Spring Creek Tea Room
107 S. 3rd St., Ozark
417-582-1331

Tea Bar & Bites
621 S. Pickwick Ave., Springfield
417-866-7500
teabarandbites.com

Best Coffee Place

MudHouse
323 South Ave., Springfield
417-832-1720

Runners-up

Cassil’s Coffee Café
2925 W. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-882-7282
cassilscoffee.com

Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar
217 E. Commercial St., Springfield
417-865-9911

Best Macchiato

Big Momma’s Coffee & Espresso Bar
217 E. Commercial St., Springfield
417-865-9911

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Donuts

St. George’s
3012 S. National Ave., Springfield
417-877-0291

Runners-up

DayLight Donuts
1915 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-890-8800

LaMars Donuts
3654 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-886-0040
lamars.com

Best Takeout/Delivery

Mr. Yen’s
4117 S. National Ave., Springfield
417-881-1061
mryens.com

Runners-up

Hong Kong Inn
1938 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-881-1113
1645 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-866-3382
761 S. 17th St., Ozark
417-81-2539

Ocean Zen Pacific Rim
600 E. Battlefield Rd., Springfield
417-889-9596

Best Fried Chicken

Riverside Inn
2629 N. Riverside Rd., Ozark
417-581-7051

Runners-up

Heritage Cafeteria
1364 E. Battlefield St., Springfield
417-883-3033

Ziggie’s
Various locations
ziggiescafe.com

Best Mexican Restaurant

Maria’s Mexican Restaurant
319E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-831-9339

Runners-up

Mexican Villa
Various locations
mexicanvilla.net

Cielito Lindo Mexicano Restaurante
3207 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-887-7896
2953 S. National Ave., Springfield
417-886-3320

Services

Best Florist

Linda’s Flowers
1303 E. Battlefield St.
417-883-6861
theflowerweb.com

Runners-up

The Nest
1856 E. Cinderella Rd.
417-889-6707

Flowerama
659 W. Sunshine St.
417-869-9890
flowerama.com

Best Gym

Meyer Center
3545 S. National Ave.
417-269-3282
coxhealth.com

Runners-up

YMCA
1901 E. Republic Rd.
417-881-1599
417 S. Jefferson Ave.
417-862-7456
ozarksfamilyymca.com

Ozarks Fitness Center
1249-B E. Battlefield
417-883-6105
2610 N. Glenstone Ave.
417-865-1500
ozarkfitness.com

Best Massage

Grove Spa
1522 E. Sunshine St.
417-881-8887
grovespa.com

Runners-up

Spa Chateau
415 State Highway 265
417-243-1700
chateauonthelake.com

Ethetiques
1332 E. Republic Rd.
417-886-7800
springfielddayspa.com

Envy
2155 W. Republic Rd.
417-887-3689
massageenvy.com

Best Manicure

Grove Spa
1522 E. Sunshine St.
417-881-8887
grovespa.com

Runners-up

Details Salon
1730 E. Republic Rd. # P
417-882-7566

Dharma Day Spa
2902 S. Lone Pine Ave.
417-882-2755
dharmadayspa.com

Ethetiques
1332 E. Republic Rd.
417-886-7800
www.springfielddayspa.com

Best Personal Trainer

Mark Milsap
3545 S. National Ave. (Meyer Center)
417-269-3282
coxhealth.com

Runners-up

Chris Baker
3545 S. National Ave. (Meyer Center)
417-269-3282
coxhealth.com

Gary King
1550 E. Battlefield St. # N2 (One on One Bodyworks)
417-889-1661
oneononebodyworks.com

Best Spa

Grove Spa
1522 E. Sunshine St.
417-881-8887
grovespa.com

Runners-up

Spa Valencia
2644 S. Glenstone Ave.
417-886-4894
spavalencia.com

Ethetiques
1332 E. Republic Rd.
417-886-7800
springfielddayspa.com

Best Hair Salon

Studio 417
434 W. McDaniel St.
417-866-6455
studio417salon.com

Vivo
1300 E. Republic Rd.
417-882-4658

Details Salon
1730 E. Republic Rd. # P
417-882-7566

People

Best (Solo Female) Local Musican

Candy Coburn
candycoburn.com
myspace.com/revitupcandycoburn

Runners-up

McKenna Medley

Tiffany Christopher
tiffanychristopher.com
myspace.com/tifchristopher

Kristi Meredith

Best (Solo Male) Local Musician

Art Bentley
artbentley.com
myspace.com/artbentley

Runners-up

Bob Anderson
bobanderson.com

Mark Chapman
myspace.com/themcb

Lyal Strickland
lyalstrickland.com
myspace.com/lyalstricklandmusic

Best Local (Original) Music Band

Big Smith
bigsmithband.com
myspace.com/bigsmithband

Runners-up

Paul Revere and the Raiders
paulreverraiders.com

E Wag 3
myspace.com/ewag3
http://www.myspace.com/ewag3

Ozark Mountain Daredevils
ozarkdaredevils.com
myspace.com/roscoesrule

Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
sslyby.com
myspace.com/boris

Best Local (Cover) Music Band

M-Dock Band
mdock.com

Runners-up

Open Fire

The Dropouts
myspace.com/gregfrazier

Sting Ray Anderson at Club 57

Best Local Female TV News Personality

Lisa Rose, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St.
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Runners-up

Maria Neider, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St.
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Joy Robertson, KOLR10
2650 E. Division St.
417-862-1010
ozarksfirst.com

Best Local Male TV News Personality

Steve Grant, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St.
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Runners-up

Joe Daues, KSPR
1359 E. Saint Louis St.
417-865-1175
kspr.com

Ethan Forhetz, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Best Local Radio Duo

[Editor: Corrected to reflect correct station for Kevin and Liz.]
Kevin Howard and Liz Delany, Alice 95.5
1856 S Glenstone Ave.
417-890-5555
alice955.com

Runners-up

J. Fotch and Dawn McClain, KSPW
2330 W. Grand St.
417-862-9965
power965jams.com

Best Place to get the Scoop

Tong’s Thai Cuisine
3454 S. Campbell Ave.
417-889-5280

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best TV Meteorologist

Brandon Beck, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St.
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Runners-up

Ron Hearst, KY3
999 W. Sunshine St.
417-268-3000
ky3.com

Ted Keller, KOLR10
2650 E. Division St.
417-862-1010
ozarksfirst.com

Best Radio News Team

KTTS
2330 W. Grand St.
417-577-7000
ktts.com

Best Restaurant Server

Chadwick Calkins, Nearly Famous Deli
2708 S. Glenstone Ave.
417-883-3403
nearlyfamous.net

Runners-up

James Martin, Tuscan Grill
3631 E. Sunshine St.
417-883-7800
parrinobros.com

Ashley Swilhart
2550 N. Glenstone Ave. (Fire and Ice)
417-522-7711
oasisfireandice.com/

Stacy Durst
301 S. Market Ave. (Brew Co.)
417-832-8277
springfieldbrewingco.com

Entertainment

Best Comedy Show

The Skinny Improv
205 Park Central E., Springfield
417-831-5233
theskinnyimprov.com

Runners-up

Yakov Smirnoff
470 State Hwy 248, Branson
800-728-4546
yakov.com

Jim Stafford
3440 W. Hwy. 46, Branson
417-335-8080
jimstafford.com

Best Live Music Venue

Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theatre
1600 W. Hwy. 76, Branson
417-332-1960
dickclarksabbranson.com

Runners-up

Outland Ballroom
326 South Ave., Springfield
417-869-7625

Cartoons Oyster Bar and Grill
1614 S Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-882-5752

Best Place for a Bike Ride

Ozark Greenways
417-864-2015
ozarkgreenways.org

Runners-up

Wilson’s Creek Trail
Dogwood Canyon Nature Park
Located on Hwy. 86 between Branson and Eureka Springs, Ark.
dogwoodcanyon.com

Best Place to be Seen

Downtown Springfield

Branson Landing

Best Branson Show

Dixie Stampede
1525 W. Hwy. 76, Branson
800-520-5544
dixiestampede.com

Runners-up

Kirby VanBurch Magic Show
2353 St Hwy 248, Branson
417-337-7140
kirbyvanburch.com

Andy Williams
180 Lake Club Dr. Branson
andywilliams.com

Shoji Tabuchi
2709 State Hwy 248, Branson
417-334-7469
shoji.com

Best People-and Animal-Watching

Bar Louie (Branson)
801 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson
417-336-2700
barlouieamerica.com

Best Place to Get Married

Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Best Place to Go Dancing

Icon Nightclub
307 Park Central E., Springfield
417-866-4266
iconnightclubspringfield.com
myspace.com/iconnightclub

Best Park

Sequiota Park
3500 S. Lone Pine Ave., Springfield
417-864-1049
springfieldmo.org

Best Girly Party (Grown-ups)

417 Diva for a Day
417mag.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Place to Take a Tourist

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
1935 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-873-5000
basspro.com

Runners-up

Branson Landing

Silver Dollar City
7347 W. Hwy. 76, Branson
800-475-9370
silverdollarcity.com

Best Place to Take the Kids

Discovery Center
438 E. St. Louis St., Springfield
417-862-9910
discoverycenter.org

Runners-up

Incredible Pizza
2850 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
incrediblepizza.com

Silver Dollar City
7347 W. Hwy. 76, Branson
800-475-9370
silverdollarcity.com

Best Girly Party (Kids)

Ellie Berry Pie
303 Park Central W., Springfield
417-862-3743

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Shopping

Best Customer Service
Town & County
2660 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-6131

Runners-up

Staxx Apparel
331 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-2900
shopstaxx.com

Grove Spa
1522 E. Sunshine St., Springfield
417-881-8887
grovespa.com

Best Antiques

STD Flea Markets
505 E. Trafficway S.t, Springfield
417-831-9110
1820 E. Trafficway St, Springfield
417-831-6367

Runners-up

George and Joanne’s Collectibles
555 S. Kansas Expy., Springfield
417-865-5230

Spring Creek Tea Room
107 S. 3rd St., Ozark
417-582-1331

Best Children’s Clothing Store

Jellybeans Children’s Wear
900 E. Battlefield St., Springfield
417-889-2117
jellybeansinc.com

Runners-up

Kids Court
1724 E .Battlefield St., Springfield
417-889-4427

m*b*tweens
900 E Battlefield St., Springfield
417-799-0007

Best Boutique Cookies

Harem & Co.
4339 S. National Ave., Springfield
417-881-0602

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Runners-up

Ella Weiss Wedding Designs
400 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-865-0700
ellaweiss.com

The Thicket
1856 E. Cinderella Rd., Springfield
417-823-8600

Best Funriture Store

Wheeler’s
Many locations
wheelersfurniture.com

Runners-up

Brashear’s
2750 Shepherd Of The Hills Expwy., Branson
417-337-5028

Phorm
330 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-864-7771

Best Home Décor Store

James Décor
1324 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-883-2616

Runners-up

The Thicket
1856 E. Cinderella Rd., Springfield
417-823-8600

Pastiche
400 E. Walnut St., Springfield
417-831-1300

Best Gift Store

Countryside Cottage
1316 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-882-7997

Runners-up

Trenique
3821 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-890-8890
trenique.net

The Thicket
1856 E. Cinderella Rd., Springfield
417-823-8600

Best Home Gifts Under $50

Boomland Square
1996 W. Elm St., Ozark
417-581-6512
boomland.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Hidden Girly-Gift Shop

Café Roswitha
2640 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-881-2003

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Craft Classes

The Feathered Nest
1603 S. 3rd St., Ozark
417-581-5090

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Outdoor Indie Shop

Ozark Adventures
1111 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417- 889-6633
ozarksadventures.com

417 Magazine Editor's Pick

Best Men’s Fashions

Town & County
2660 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-6131

Runners-up

Staxx Apparel
331 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-2900
shopstaxx.com

2 Doors Down
2672 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-881-6456

Best Women’s Fashions

Staxx Apparel
331 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-2900
shopstaxx.com

Runners-up

Town & County
2660 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-6131

Panache
1308 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-887-5448

Best Women’s Accessories

Staxx Apparel
331 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-2900
shopstaxx.com

Runners-up

Town & Country
2660 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-6131

Panache
1308 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-887-5448

Best Trendy Fashion Boutique

Staxx Apparel
331 South Ave., Springfield
417-866-2900
shopstaxx.com

Runners-up

Panache
1308 E. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-887-5448

So You Boutique
1314 E Battlefield St., Springfield
417-889-9899
soyouboutique.com

Franchises

Top 5 Restaurants

1. Cheddars
1950 E. Primrose St., Springfield
417-889-8998
cheddars.com

2. Zio’s Italian Kitchen
1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield
417-889-1919
zios.com

3. Steak & Ale
1935 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-7717
steakandale.com

4. Texas Roadhouse
255 E. Monastery, Springfield
417-877-4650
texasroadhouse.com

5. Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill
Various locations
applebees.com

Top 3 New Restaurants

1. J Bucks Restaurant
2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-823-7167
jbuck.com

2. Red Robin
3720 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-9363
redrobin.com

3. Chipotle
3356 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield
417-883-1944
chipotle.com

Best New Restaurant in Branson

Sullivan’s
915 Branson Landing, Branson
417-337-8200
sullivansteakhouse.com

Best Appetizers

Cheddars
1950 E. Primrose St., Springfield
417-889-8998
cheddars.com

Best Salads

Ruby Tuesday’s
Various locations
rubytuesday.com

Best Desserts

Cheddars
1950 E. Primrose St., Springfield
417-889-8998
cheddars.com

Best Bakery

Panera Bread
Various locations
panerabread.com

Best Sandwiches

Panera Bread
Various locations
panerabread.com

Best Sports Bar

Indigo Joe’s
1440 W. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-889-4500
indigojoes.com

Best Bar Food

Indigo Joe’s
1440 W. Republic Rd., Springfield
417-889-4500
indigojoes.com

Best Beer Menu

Fox & Hound English Pub & Grille
2035 E. Independence St., Springfield
417-890-6289
tentcorp.com

Best Late-Night Snack

Taco Bell
Various locations
tacobell.com

Best Breakfast

Village Inn
Various locations
villageinn.com

Best Barbecue

Rib Crib
Various locations
ribcrib.com

Best Chili

Wendy’s
Various locations
wendys.com

Best Hamburger

Hardee’s
Various locations
hardees.com

Best Pizza

Imo’s
Various locations
imospizza.com

Best Wings

Buffalo Wild Wings
Various locations
buffalowildwings.com

Best Italian

Zio’s Italian Kitchen
1249 E. Kingsley St., Springfield
417-889-1919
zios.com

Best Steaks

Doe’s Eat Place
1232 E. Trafficway St., Springfield
417-869-3637
doeseatplace.net

Best Donuts

Krispy Kreme
Various locations
krispykreme.com

Best Coffee Place

Starbucks
Various locations
starbucks.com

Best Takeout/Delivery

Steak Out
Various locations
steakout.com

Best Smoothies

Smoothie King
Various locations
smoothieking.com

Best Fried Chicken

Kentucky Fried Chicken
Various locations
kfc.com

Best Furniture

Haverty’s
1212 N. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-864-5300
havertys.com

Best Children’s Clothing Store

The Children’s Place
Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-890-1734
childrensplace.com

Best Home Décor Store

Pier 1
3110 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-886-6848
pier1.com

Best Gift Store

Hallmark
Various locations
hallmark.com

Best Men’s Fashion

Dillard’s
Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-4550
dillards.com

Best Women’s Fashion

Dillard’s
Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-4550
dillards.com

Best Women’s Accessories

Dillard’s
Battlefield Mall
2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-4550
dillards.com

Best Restaurant Server

Josh Lumos
Red Robin
3720 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
417-883-9363
redrobin.com