My boyfriend and I were only staying in Branson for a few days and everyone we knew told us to check out The Landing. We couldn't decide what to eat and looked up Waxy O'Shea's since we saw it on the way in to find parking. We both ordered drinks and food and they were all delicious!! All of the restaurants on the Landing seemed to be a bit higher priced, but I really liked this place cause the food was worth it!! I know my boyfriend was happy cause they had a really good beer on tap that he wanted to try and he loved it!!
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Brett S.
Great place to gather and grab a quick meal or just hang out on a Friday or Saturday night, knock back a pint and chill. Give them a try!
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Josh L.
Love this place, every time I go I tip Sarah and Kevin a 75-100% tip. The service is amazing and so is the food. I recommend the scotch eggs, the Ruben, the beef on brea , and the lamb.
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Aimee G.
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised! Ive walked by on many occassions but decided to stop in today. Service was by far superior to anything I have received on the landing, the young man gladly answered all my questions and made plenty of suggestions (most of which I took) even though he had (by my count) 8 tables at the time. The Scotch eggs were fantastic, very simple and traditional, but nonetheless excellent. And I also had the corned beef Boxty which absolutely blew me away. The only thing that did not completely surpass my expectations was my Guiness... it did not seem to have been poured properly. But that is a common mistake which I do not hold against most establishments. I will most definitely be back to sample more of their fantastic menu!
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Erin W.
When the wineries closed earlier than expected, I wanted a fun, Irish bar...and that's exactly what we got here. We were surprised at the selection of beers and had a few good ones. The scotch eggs were awesome, I could've ate another plate, but I restrained. Bartender Kevin was funny and we had a great time talking with him and the locals. Only regret was that we should've stayed longer!
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Pauline R.
Really good Reuben sandwich. Just kinda expensive. Wasn't anything to write home about. Didn't get very good service
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Meghan S.
Came here with my family for dinner while out of town. Very cute, traditional Irish pub...lived the inside and outdoor patio. Our waitress was great and attentive. However, who ever is in charge of the kitchen is not doing a good job of keeping his waiters informed. My grandma ordered the lamb chops - which they were out of...not really too big of a deal. We asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu while she got our appetizer ordered. She came back, took the tables order and we thought we were all set. Then our waitress comes back to tell us they are out of boxty, which my grandpa had ordered. Frustrating - they should better manage their inventory and keep employees informed of shortages. Otherwise the food was pretty good - what you'd expect from a pub.
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Laney C.
Went during fireworks and place was busy just like other restaurants however place was not packed. We ordered our food and it finally came out over an hour later missing one of the entrees we ordered. The waitress then told us how sorry she was and that this was more of a drinking establishment then eating....really?!?!!???
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michael w.
I was delighted to spot an Irish pub on the landing and popped in for a quick bite and beer with friends. My fave scotch eggs were had along with fried mushrooms and nachos. The scotch eggs and mushrooms were some of the best I have had of late. The beers were to be expected, they do run drink specials. This was a Saturday so they had Coors light and long island iced tea special. We did not navigate the menu beyond this because we planned on eating elsewhere that evening so can not speak to the food. The waitress we had was super cute and had her buxomness fully framed for view which did not go unappreciated. There is outside sitting to take advantage of and plenty of booths and high tables inside. This is a great edition to Branson in my opinion, who doesn't love an Irish bar?! I would love to come back and try the food.
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Trey G.
Great bar with tourist appeal but local accessible. The beer selection is pretty top notch. Great burgers...GREAT BURGERS!!!. Tasty Irish cuisine & good staff make this place a must go!!! Best scotch & Irish whiskey selection I've seen in town.
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James K.
Beer was cold. Not much else I can really say about this place that would warrant more than two stars.
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Steve B.
Ok, they allow smoking I've gotten over it. Spinach and Artichoke dip is obviously microwaved right out of the box/packet. Beer is good and location is great. Better to have a place like this than not have it at all.
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Kristina D.
The best Ruben around! We love to come here for a Ruben sandwich, this visit we noticed a lot of other dishes coming out of the kitchen and cannot wait to go back and try something new. Service was great as well. Don't miss Waxys while you are in branson!
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Patrick H.
- friendly service. Guy bent over backwards to help us out. - Nice atmosphere. Cozy. - get the Scotch Egg appetizer. It is Freaking Amazing!!! - wife and I both had the Shepard's Pie. Nice! Not too spicy and served piping hot. I would suggest getting the
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Kate S.
I come to Waxy O'Shea's every time I come to Branson. Super friendly and attentive waitstaff. Scottish eggs are delicious and always served hot. The house salad is fresh and the reuben is the best I have ever had. I also love the curry & chips. LOVE this place. It can be smokey at times, but the restaurant is large enough to sit in a separate area from the smokers.
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Nathan H.
We went in for drinks after dinner at another restaurant on the landing. Atmosphere was ok typical bar surroundings the live band was nice there are limited options on the landing so the place is ok
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Timothy H.
Great place for a cold pint while the ladies shop the stores! Good food, friendly staff, great atmosphere.
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Matt N Andi K.
First time in Branson and we stumbled into Waxy O'Shea's and had great food and great music! We will be back.
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Alex G.
The food is always good. This time we got the Reuben sandwiches and they were delicious. Only complaint was the place smelled like cleaning supplies/throw up. More like a bar than a restaurant in terms of the smell. Really odd. Wait staff was nice.
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Andy C.
Great Irish Pub & Restaurant. Was here for private party. The food was fantastic, the drinks flowed and the music was terrific. This is a great place to hang out and enjoy some Irish on the landing.
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Lacey H.
Great little local place ! Ruben is awesome !!!! Waitress was great ...wish I could remember her name! If back this way will come back !
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Janet R.
This was probably one of the worst lunches I've had in a long time. The beer and cheese soup tasted like the alcohol hadn't been cooked off leaving this horrible aftertaste. My husband ordered the Rueben and was disappointed with it as well. Everything had a pre-cooked frozen taste. Very disappointed.
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Brendan M.
Sat at our table for 10 minutes and no one even came to take drink order. We saw one person behind the bar and 2 people waiting tables so maybe everyone called in sick? No idea but would not return.
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RC W.
Fun place even if they seem short staffed and a little slow for the meals but all in all nice place I will go there again Beer is cold and food was better than most places like it.
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Carol C.
Food wasn't bad, but the lack of service & inability to meet advertised special was disappointing. Went for New Year's Eve, with the promise of an "11 pm East Coast toast" and a midnight toast. The one for 11 pm finally arrived at 11:35, and the one for midnight hadn't arrived by the time we left at 12:45. Also disappointing to have wait staff in & out of the room all night with no offer of service. Perhaps it was busy, but the final letdown was the unpleasant response from wait staff when we did ask for service. Definitely don't recommend.
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Geoff G.
Had great veggie boxty and a corned beef and cabbage as well. Except for the smokers, great atmosphere until the live music started and then the conversation ceased. Ear plugs would have been great. This place is 4-5 stars w/o smokers and live band, but only 2-3 with.
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Angie B.
Amazing food. Amazing Beer. Corned Beef and Cabbage was to die for and Monte Crisco was one of the best dishes I've had. I'm coming back to Branson just for that sandwich!
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Sophie A.
Good place. Colin: Is the coleslaw any good? Waiter: If you like coleslaw... Colin: Getchya some
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Ryan A.
I am visiting Branson Missouri for the first time. Thought I would try some of the local food choices. I hit a homerun by picking O'Sheas. The food was fantastic, the service was great, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I started the night with a Magner Cider Ale, followed by stuffed mushrooms, and the grand cheeseburger with potato calonon. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!
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Mark H.
After reading some of the reviews I was concerned about the smoking aspect and walked in sniffing to see how pronounced the smoke was. Since my wife is allergic I went first and could not smell any smoke what so ever. She walked in and could smell it but it didn't bother her so we had a few drinks and apps. The curry and chips is a great idea. Classic curry sauce with fried potatoes. Great idea and wonderfully tasty. We also ordered the fried shrimp and it too was tasty. This isn't haute cuisine people. It is bar food done really well. After 4 Guinness' my wife and I were ready to call it a night. We are headed back there in a few hours for a few drinks before heading to another place for dinner. Jesse our server was fantastic. I would love to have him in any restaursnt that I owned. Knowledgeable frienfly and respectful. Every server I had this trip was amazing. It must be the theatre and musical personality performer that resides here.
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Lauren W.
Yum! Our first time and Branson and we were looking for a fun place to get dinner and drinks. This is the place. Our meals were delicious and severed very promptly. I had the fish and chips.... easily some of the best I have ever had. My husband had the Rueben which had a nice little spice twist to it. Also,our waitress told us GET THE CHEESE SAUCE for your fries.... I am telling you... GET THE CHEESE SAUCE for your fries. ha. The only issue I had was the spinach and artichoke dip was very small. I would not suggest paying $8.99 for something of that size. Other than that, the drinks were great (and strong) and they had the baseball game on (GO CARDS!)..... I can't complain. We will be returning to Waxy!
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Allen L.
We were walking the Branson Landing and looking for a place to eat. We wanted a pizza, but the pizza place looked closed...and generally uninviting, so we walked towards the much more friendly looking Waxy's. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated quickly. The staff was friendly and very jovial. I ordered the fish and chips, which was a great choice. My wife ordered a sandwich they offered which had Irish bacon, eggs and cheese. It was rather tasty. The coleslaw was the perfect mix of mayo and cabbage, and the fish was just right. I was happy with my order, as was she. We were glad we skipped the pizza and went for the pub. It was the luck of the Irish on our side that day. Haha!
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Ron B.
Killer place in a killer location.
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JasonSandra C.
We have been here twice. The first time was enjoyable and the food was good. The next time we went it wasn't very busy but we didn't get seated. We found an empty table that hadn't been cleaned and seated our self. No one came by to greet us nor clean the table so we got up and left. Too bad we wanted to eat there again
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Dianna S.
Ever wanted to try a Scottish Egg? They have them there, and they are super good! I was only stopping for appetizers and a quick drink before dinner at another restaurant, so all I ate was the Scottish eggs, but I'm glad I stopped. Good stuff! The menu had lots of great Irish items that I'd love to try so I will go again, for actual dinner next time. Lively place.
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David W.
Dinner and drinks on a Thursday evening during the offseason. Plenty of available tables and place was busier as evening progressed. Fairly traditional bar and grill on the riverfront. Parking garage (about $3) in close walking proximity. Service was excellent! Two orders of the shepherds pie. Very tasty. Good prices; healthy selection of beers and mixed drinks. Total tab for dinner and 2 rounds of drinks less than $50. Would recommend to others visiting Branson looking for casual atmosphere with great service.
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Geno B.
We really enjoyed our lunch, outside in the shade. I had a stacked Rueben sandwich and my wife said her fish-n-chips were as good as any she's ever had in Canada. After our meal, Gabriel, the chef came by our table to check on our experience. (What a nice personal touch.) We both give Waxy O'Shea's two thumbs up. Way up! Enjoy.
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Sharilyn M.
I had the steak boxty and my hubby had fish and chips they were both great. Gabrielle the chef even came out and asked around about food, very nice , great place
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Tonya M.
Waitress was outstanding!!! Wish I could remeber her name but she was awesome! We stopped in for lunch on Sat Feb 21. Scotch eggs were good. The curry dip appertizer was a little odd- not my fave. Kiddo had bangers and mash-she has had better. The other 2 with us loved their lunches- a veggie burger and a corned beef boxty. Service was the standout for us. Food was good, not outstanding like some other irish pubs I have been to. I was happy they had traditional celtic music playing in the background- some pubs do not which I find odd. Although we walked back by around midnight after being at another bar and they had a jamican band going. We didn't stop but it seemed off. Overall, we will be back next time we are in Branson- if only for drinks and bread pudding.
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L M.
Was in the area for a wedding and stopped in here twice; both were weekend late night visits. Drinks were strong, service was good, music was loud, and air was smokey. Not stellar but not a dud either.
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Julie D.
I was so excited to visit this pub! We had viewed the location and the menu on another trip to Branson Landing and it seemed like a perfect lunch spot. A trip inside was another story altogether. The hostess shouted at us to pick a table wherever we wanted. This is a tough decision because all of the tables looks worn and the seats were dirty and ripped. I was excited about Scotch eggs. I haven't had them in years and was looking forward to trying them, again! Unfortunately, they were not a good as I remember. Also, one of the dipping sauces came directly from the refrigerator and was nasty tasting. The honey mustard was the best of the two. I also got a side salad and it was bland beyond belief. It consisted of lettuce, a ring of red onion and a cherry tomato. BJ didn't do any better than I did. He got fish tacos. Note to self, do not get fish tacos at an Irish Pub. Sorry to say, the conditions inside spoiled my appetite, it would have been better to go somewhere else.
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Linda S.
Service was fabulous. But the kitchen needs to take lessons from the Cooking Channel. Cold French Fries, luke warm Shepards pie, cold cabbage,
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Kimberly Y.
Great location, friendly staff, delicious food, lots of TVs to watch the game. You can order a whisky and cigar at your table, which my husband was thrilled about. They have a decent beer selection. Indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the club sandwich and the buffalo chicken sandwich, and both were shockingly good - no seriously - like the best sandwiches you've ever had.
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Isela L.
good place to hang out with friends
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Terry M.
Enjoyed this pub, parking was a little distant in the rain and I was surprised that smoking is still allowed. I understand that a new no smoking in restaurants rule will be in effect soon. I had the salmon appetizer and it was great. Also had the Irish stew which was equally good. Had the curry and chips as well, curry was excellent chips ( fries) were average. Service was very good and always with a smile.
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Chris L.
Horrible service. Waitress took drink order and after 10 minutes still had not seen her. Wanted food but who knows how long that would have taken. Avoid if thirsty
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Nick F.
Decent bar food, solid beer list, chill staff, but crap this place is a friggin ash tray. Its hard to taste anything in here other than a cig. Otherwise this place would be pretty cool. Big menu, food comes out quick so its not super fresh foods. Still, if you want to get pee your pants drunk in branson, this is one of the better places to do it, and you will know exactly where you were the next day because your clothes will reek of cigarettes, and shame
Subpar food = to cost $10 "grand" burger that utilized a sysco frozen Patty and white plain bun my portion of Cole Slaw was which was a side was delivered in a 4 oz cup Scottish eggs were completely burnt dry and devoid of flavor and any traces of sausage beer cheese soup was bitter, cold, and had visibly been re cooled and heated for days it needed thrown away. Had to wait 15 minutes for a clean soup spoon most tables in restaurant were dirty floor needed a major vacuuming and the interior is in need of a major overhaul and updating... we won't return
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Teresa P.
Average pub food with more Irish flair. They do have some more traditional Irish options on their menu that make them stand out a bit more from some bars, like scotch eggs and black pudding. The scotch eggs were tasty but very heavy. Good for late night beer drinking. My shepherds pie was very average, though I wish it had more mashed potato to balance the heavy quantity of beef. Would be fine as supplementary food to your drinking fest, but wasn't the best for a dinner option.
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M G.
We viewed the menu outside after we had already eaten elsewhere but we made a mental note to come back & give it a try. The next evening we walked inside & looked for a table; we went in one direction & found a nice booth but the couple near were smoking & the smelled & thought made us go back to the front area. We did find a nice area & never smelled the smoke in that area. The beer selection was good & well priced. Nice food selection on the menu. My husband had the fish & chips, they were great! I chose the Reuben & it was delicious as well. We ended up sharing. The food was hot & the service was very good. Definitely will visit again when in Branson.
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Rick S.
I go back and forth between 3 and 4 stars (both good ratings). The food is fine. Nothing great but just fine. The service has always been good. I've heard some surprisingly good music here too. It's a fun hang with friends and the setting at Branson Landing is very nice.
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Jacquline B.
This is one of the only places we could find open past 10. The food was fantastic. My husband got the fish and chips and he said it wasn't as authentic as some he's had but every bit as good. I had the corned beef and cabbage boxty. Very good! And the food came remarkably quick. Great service. Good beer.
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Grinning F.
We were surprised but delighted to find these guys open. They had a delightful selection of more or less Irish pub fare done quite skillfully and a wonderful array of superior beers. Go here if you get a chance!
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Derek B.
Would be 4 stars but lowered to 3 due to excessive smoke. Great little Irish pub and the only one in Branson.
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Charles D.
Smoking in Bar. They did have beer specials. Ambiance was very shopping mallish. We did not eat here. This place was too smokey and mostly by employees and their friends taking their brakes in the corner.
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Charles H.
My wife and I had dinner here tonight...burger, Cobb salad and a cup of Irish stew...we enjoyed it...waitstaff were also good
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Louie N.
Had the fish tacos and it was very good. If the place was a little cleaner I would have given it a 5. The waitress was very nice and took great care of my wife and I. The price was decent enough. Looked like the have food and dink specials every day.
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Marie S.
Honestly, I don't remember exactly what we ordered, but I DO remember that it was phenomenal. As in, we both completely finished our meals. We were in town for a conference and we all went to Waxy's for dinner/drinks afterwards. The band was honestly, too loud for the small space. The layout seemed to encourage conversation, but you honestly couldn't hear yourself think, let alone carry on a conversation. Most of the group ended up outside on the patio, which was perfect. The big negative for me was the member of the kitchen staff that came out to the small-ish patio and took over a table all by himself (presumably for a break??) and then proceeded to STARE at the carseat I had next to me with my infant daughter in it. the whole time he was out there It made everyone in our small group uncomfortable. Other than that, we were all very happy with our experience and food. There was some type of car show going on just outside of the patio while we were there,so that added to the entertainment value.
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Sue ann P.
I had a good time with 8 other family members here. We all ate and tried different drinks. I had a salad as I can not do much fried foods. It was good. The hot coffee drink was good but had little to no alcohol in it. Everyone else liked the kinds of beer the had. My sister in law did not like the banana drink she got. It was loud but that is what most bars are.
The environment is great and the drinks weren't too bad. My only issue was the nacho appetizer. We paid 14 dollars for chips a little bit of cheese and less than a palmful of meat. The price versus what you actually got was unacceptable.
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Rod M.
While meandering about the area known as Branson Landing, we looked for a place to eat and this place hit the spot. It's a nice Irish pub with good beer, live music and Irish food. The feel of the place is what you would expect from an Irish pub. There are a few tv screens near the bar area, Irish memorabilia on the walls and the focus of the joint was a stage for live performances. The staff was friendly. It seemed at times we had 2-3 different people ask us if we were taken care of. I thought that they did a great job and took the time to talk to you. My girlfriend ordered the fish and chips which came as thick cuts of moist fish and I had what I normally order at any Irish pub and that is the Irish Breakfast. When I ordered it, the server asked me if I was sure and I said that I was. When I saw the plate, I regretted that affirmation. It was a huge platter of food, stacked beyond any restaurant code of ethics would have allowed. I could have sworn that as I dug into the rashers, bangers and mash, a magical force seemed to pile more food on my plate. I bet it was a leprechaun since they like to play tricks on you, especially when they believe you took their gold but I digress... Needless to say, the portions were huge and I didn't finish my plate although I gave it a good effort. The atmosphere was great, the food was satisfying and the location was perfect. If you are ever in the area, stop by and enjoy a good Irish pub.
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Bill M.
A wonderful experience - food was very good and authentic.
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Lindsay S.
Solid Irish fare that's very satisfying, but not particularly over the moon inspiring (except for the stuffed mushrooms that although they were out, the manager whipped up a fresh batch from scratch and they were out this world yummy). The service is Fantastic with a capital F. Great waiters, great management, and a rare team that makes the experience great. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. It's a really great place to just chill with friends and a few beers.
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Scott N.
I'd give 2.5 if they'd let me. First off I hate the name of this place. Waxy O'Shea's? Sounds like a medical condition that the treatment involves bending over and a speculum. The fact that they have Scottish Eggs is the reason for the extra half star. Me, my wife Karen, and our friend Lisa went to see a burlesque show on the landing that didn't happen so since we drove all the way from Springfield, we thought we'd at least stop somewhere for a drink. We sat at a booth. If you do go to this place sit at a table. I felt like a 3 year old sitting at the grown up table. The table came up to the middle of my chest and I'm pretty tall (6'5") The waiter was friendly. They have Mother's on tap, just the 3 year rounders, but I like TBM and Towhead so I was happy enough. After taking our drink order the waiter disappeared for about 10 minutes. It would have been different if there had been more than 12 people there and 4 servers, but unless it's your nap time it shouldn't take that long. When he came back we asked for an appetizer menu he brought them promptly, but then disappeared for about another 10 minutes. He finally came back and took our orders. I ordered the Scottish Eggs and my wife asked about some Curry dish. (She's a vegetarian). Karen: "Does this have meat in it? Waiter: "Yeah, chicken." K: "Oh. Um well then..." W: "It doesn't have much chicken in it." Me: "She's a vegetarian." W: "Uhh." She ended up ordering the spinach dip. Got our food. It was tasty. On a side note, they have all this Guinness stuff on the wall, some of it in Irish. I asked if any of them knew what any of it meant. They didn't, so I translated a couple of the easy phrased for them. They acted like I was just being a dick. Maybe I was. I had had a couple of beers. They also had a Hurley hanging on the wall, that they weren't able to identify. I let him know that its from a 4000 year old game that is the national sport of Ireland. Again, unimpressed. All in all, not a bad place. The food is good, but the service leaves something to be desired and at least some of the seating is uncomfortable.
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Jim W.
My second visit to Waxy O'Shea's and the food was great both times. Great sample of beer and spirits. Prices are a bit high but to be expected in a tourist town and of Branson Landing. I would have given it 4 stars but I was not happy with the young man on a ID checking power trip at the door. I made the mistake of leaving my ID at home which was 45 minutes away. He was unsympathetic and after turning me away, proceeded to check ID's on people well into their 50's. For the record, I am 38. I was able to "sneak" into a side door ad join my party at their table but the young man "caught" me and proceeded to harass me for an ID again. Only after asking to speak to the manager did he then leave me alone. I applaud restaurants and bars for being diligent in their efforts on preventing minors from getting themselves into troubles, but this young man was going a bit overboard and almost lost his employer well over 200.00 in business. If you are looking for great Irish food and a fun atmosphere, I believe this restaurant is a good place to go. Just make sure and bring your ID...
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R H.
This is a great place for a whiskey, beer, or live music(on the weekends). When my wife wants to shop at the landing, I hit up the Cardinals store, then head straight for Waxy's. Good Beer selection, Great Whiskey selection, Good Apps. Service is very "local" and spotty, but hey, its an Irish Pub... Relax.
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Noah R.
Bloody Mary's are the BEST!
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Kelly S.
Nice bar for a few beers. We didn't eat but beer prices were good and they had an unusual draft called Buffalo Sweat.
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Christina A.
Loved this place! Ended up in Branson early last year for a business conference and a couple of us headed to Waxy O'Shea's after enjoying a few drinks on the company time at the dueling piano bar down the way. This ended up being the highlight of our stay in Branson. We sat at the bar and had a rollicking good time with the bartender (so much so, that I made him sign a glass so I could take it home). Great time, great prices, great grizzly bartenders. Loved it!!!
(5)
Gary B.
We stopped at Waxy O'Shea's for lunch, after taking the Branson Scenic Train Ride and shopping briefly at The Landing. The atmosphere is accurately described elsewhere in other postings, so I won't re-hash it here. Although the restaurant was not busy during the lunch hour, the smoke scent did permeate the place and forced some of our large (9) party to seek seating outside. The service was good, but other patrons were served food before us, even though they were seated afterwards. My wife originally wanted the RLT (Rashers/Lettuce/Tomato) Sandwich to split with her sister, but the server advised us that they couldn't get Rashers (basically Irish style bacon) anymore, and couldn't serve the 'true' sandwich. They settled for other items. I had the fish and chips, along with others in our group. The batter was light and crisp, and the fish was served hot from the fryer. The fish was 'above-average' for pub fish, but the chips weren't authentic at all. They were simply french fries, and they were warm and not crisp. It was served with cole slaw, which was fresh, lightly dressed, and neutral to the palette. Others in our group had the chicken pot pie, which was served with a puff-pastry topping over the 'pie-filling' set in a bowl. The vote was split on the dish, but it wasn't overly enthusiastic. Overall, we would eat there again, but we wouldn't be enthusiastic about a recommendation.
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Chris D.
Went there about two weeks ago. We went for dinner and a couple drinks. Loved the food. I got the beef stew and my boyfriend got the beef and cabage I think. We both highly enjoyed our food. My boyfriend was thrilled by their large selection of beer. The drinks and food were both reasonably priced. It had a nice atmosphere and though we didn't stay they had a live band setting up while we were sitting there.
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Mare G.
Great food! The boxty is a must! Cornedbeef and cabbage rolled up in a thin potato pancake with a wonderful mustard terragon cream sauce. My boyfriend ended up eating half of it, he couldn't keep his hands off of my plate! Service was really nice and a very fun inviting atmosphere.
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Jonathan W.
If you have to be in Branson, and you end up looking for a late night spot, they will either tell you to go to Waxy O'Shea's or "the rowdy / angry something-or-other." Food was OK - the kitchen is open late. It's also impossible to screw up Jameson so that's plus.
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Merce'de S.
Good drinks and great atmosphere. I didn't buy any of my own drinks, so I don't know if they were reasonable or not, but I had a great time!
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Kelly R.
Went to Branson with some friends and stumbled on this place. Liked the place so much we went back twice during our vacation. Drinks and food were good. There is a reasonable variety of dishes so there's something for everyone. And I cannot stress enough how awesome their veggie burger is! Oh, and the bar is pretty well stocked. It's a fairly big place so we never had much trouble getting seating and service was good.
(5)
Sanford F.
There for our Holiday party got in a day earlier than everyone else...Great Food.... Good Atmosphere
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Robin E.
Great Food....Great Atmosphere..Melanie is an Awesome Waitress.
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Jessica L.
I liked the food. I went during the day so no one was there. they were setting up for music however I don't know if they are any good.
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K P.
For the price, the food is excellent (we had shepherd's pie) and so was the Guinness. Conveniently located at the end of Main Street at the entrance to Branson Landing.
(5)
Jo S.
Best meal in Branson good guiness and great fish!!!
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Ginger B.
This was a very nice place to go for dinner. The food was awesome, the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, the music was great! We will be going back to this restaurant whenever we are at the Landing from now on!
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Garage Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Music : DJ Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : Yes Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Jessie D.
My boyfriend and I were only staying in Branson for a few days and everyone we knew told us to check out The Landing. We couldn't decide what to eat and looked up Waxy O'Shea's since we saw it on the way in to find parking. We both ordered drinks and food and they were all delicious!! All of the restaurants on the Landing seemed to be a bit higher priced, but I really liked this place cause the food was worth it!! I know my boyfriend was happy cause they had a really good beer on tap that he wanted to try and he loved it!!
(4)Brett S.
Great place to gather and grab a quick meal or just hang out on a Friday or Saturday night, knock back a pint and chill. Give them a try!
(4)Josh L.
Love this place, every time I go I tip Sarah and Kevin a 75-100% tip. The service is amazing and so is the food. I recommend the scotch eggs, the Ruben, the beef on brea , and the lamb.
(5)Aimee G.
Wow! I was pleasantly surprised! Ive walked by on many occassions but decided to stop in today. Service was by far superior to anything I have received on the landing, the young man gladly answered all my questions and made plenty of suggestions (most of which I took) even though he had (by my count) 8 tables at the time. The Scotch eggs were fantastic, very simple and traditional, but nonetheless excellent. And I also had the corned beef Boxty which absolutely blew me away. The only thing that did not completely surpass my expectations was my Guiness... it did not seem to have been poured properly. But that is a common mistake which I do not hold against most establishments. I will most definitely be back to sample more of their fantastic menu!
(5)Erin W.
When the wineries closed earlier than expected, I wanted a fun, Irish bar...and that's exactly what we got here. We were surprised at the selection of beers and had a few good ones. The scotch eggs were awesome, I could've ate another plate, but I restrained. Bartender Kevin was funny and we had a great time talking with him and the locals. Only regret was that we should've stayed longer!
(4)Pauline R.
Really good Reuben sandwich. Just kinda expensive. Wasn't anything to write home about. Didn't get very good service
(3)Meghan S.
Came here with my family for dinner while out of town. Very cute, traditional Irish pub...lived the inside and outdoor patio. Our waitress was great and attentive. However, who ever is in charge of the kitchen is not doing a good job of keeping his waiters informed. My grandma ordered the lamb chops - which they were out of...not really too big of a deal. We asked for a few more minutes to look over the menu while she got our appetizer ordered. She came back, took the tables order and we thought we were all set. Then our waitress comes back to tell us they are out of boxty, which my grandpa had ordered. Frustrating - they should better manage their inventory and keep employees informed of shortages. Otherwise the food was pretty good - what you'd expect from a pub.
(3)Laney C.
Went during fireworks and place was busy just like other restaurants however place was not packed. We ordered our food and it finally came out over an hour later missing one of the entrees we ordered. The waitress then told us how sorry she was and that this was more of a drinking establishment then eating....really?!?!!???
(1)michael w.
I was delighted to spot an Irish pub on the landing and popped in for a quick bite and beer with friends. My fave scotch eggs were had along with fried mushrooms and nachos. The scotch eggs and mushrooms were some of the best I have had of late. The beers were to be expected, they do run drink specials. This was a Saturday so they had Coors light and long island iced tea special. We did not navigate the menu beyond this because we planned on eating elsewhere that evening so can not speak to the food. The waitress we had was super cute and had her buxomness fully framed for view which did not go unappreciated. There is outside sitting to take advantage of and plenty of booths and high tables inside. This is a great edition to Branson in my opinion, who doesn't love an Irish bar?! I would love to come back and try the food.
(4)Trey G.
Great bar with tourist appeal but local accessible. The beer selection is pretty top notch. Great burgers...GREAT BURGERS!!!. Tasty Irish cuisine & good staff make this place a must go!!! Best scotch & Irish whiskey selection I've seen in town.
(4)James K.
Beer was cold. Not much else I can really say about this place that would warrant more than two stars.
(2)Steve B.
Ok, they allow smoking I've gotten over it. Spinach and Artichoke dip is obviously microwaved right out of the box/packet. Beer is good and location is great. Better to have a place like this than not have it at all.
(3)Kristina D.
The best Ruben around! We love to come here for a Ruben sandwich, this visit we noticed a lot of other dishes coming out of the kitchen and cannot wait to go back and try something new. Service was great as well. Don't miss Waxys while you are in branson!
(5)Patrick H.
- friendly service. Guy bent over backwards to help us out. - Nice atmosphere. Cozy. - get the Scotch Egg appetizer. It is Freaking Amazing!!! - wife and I both had the Shepard's Pie. Nice! Not too spicy and served piping hot. I would suggest getting the
(5)Kate S.
I come to Waxy O'Shea's every time I come to Branson. Super friendly and attentive waitstaff. Scottish eggs are delicious and always served hot. The house salad is fresh and the reuben is the best I have ever had. I also love the curry & chips. LOVE this place. It can be smokey at times, but the restaurant is large enough to sit in a separate area from the smokers.
(5)Nathan H.
We went in for drinks after dinner at another restaurant on the landing. Atmosphere was ok typical bar surroundings the live band was nice there are limited options on the landing so the place is ok
(3)Timothy H.
Great place for a cold pint while the ladies shop the stores! Good food, friendly staff, great atmosphere.
(4)Matt N Andi K.
First time in Branson and we stumbled into Waxy O'Shea's and had great food and great music! We will be back.
(4)Alex G.
The food is always good. This time we got the Reuben sandwiches and they were delicious. Only complaint was the place smelled like cleaning supplies/throw up. More like a bar than a restaurant in terms of the smell. Really odd. Wait staff was nice.
(3)Andy C.
Great Irish Pub & Restaurant. Was here for private party. The food was fantastic, the drinks flowed and the music was terrific. This is a great place to hang out and enjoy some Irish on the landing.
(4)Lacey H.
Great little local place ! Ruben is awesome !!!! Waitress was great ...wish I could remember her name! If back this way will come back !
(4)Janet R.
This was probably one of the worst lunches I've had in a long time. The beer and cheese soup tasted like the alcohol hadn't been cooked off leaving this horrible aftertaste. My husband ordered the Rueben and was disappointed with it as well. Everything had a pre-cooked frozen taste. Very disappointed.
(1)Brendan M.
Sat at our table for 10 minutes and no one even came to take drink order. We saw one person behind the bar and 2 people waiting tables so maybe everyone called in sick? No idea but would not return.
(1)RC W.
Fun place even if they seem short staffed and a little slow for the meals but all in all nice place I will go there again Beer is cold and food was better than most places like it.
(4)Carol C.
Food wasn't bad, but the lack of service & inability to meet advertised special was disappointing. Went for New Year's Eve, with the promise of an "11 pm East Coast toast" and a midnight toast. The one for 11 pm finally arrived at 11:35, and the one for midnight hadn't arrived by the time we left at 12:45. Also disappointing to have wait staff in & out of the room all night with no offer of service. Perhaps it was busy, but the final letdown was the unpleasant response from wait staff when we did ask for service. Definitely don't recommend.
(1)Geoff G.
Had great veggie boxty and a corned beef and cabbage as well. Except for the smokers, great atmosphere until the live music started and then the conversation ceased. Ear plugs would have been great. This place is 4-5 stars w/o smokers and live band, but only 2-3 with.
(3)Angie B.
Amazing food. Amazing Beer. Corned Beef and Cabbage was to die for and Monte Crisco was one of the best dishes I've had. I'm coming back to Branson just for that sandwich!
(5)Sophie A.
Good place. Colin: Is the coleslaw any good? Waiter: If you like coleslaw... Colin: Getchya some
(5)Ryan A.
I am visiting Branson Missouri for the first time. Thought I would try some of the local food choices. I hit a homerun by picking O'Sheas. The food was fantastic, the service was great, and the atmosphere was wonderful. I started the night with a Magner Cider Ale, followed by stuffed mushrooms, and the grand cheeseburger with potato calonon. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone!
(5)Mark H.
After reading some of the reviews I was concerned about the smoking aspect and walked in sniffing to see how pronounced the smoke was. Since my wife is allergic I went first and could not smell any smoke what so ever. She walked in and could smell it but it didn't bother her so we had a few drinks and apps. The curry and chips is a great idea. Classic curry sauce with fried potatoes. Great idea and wonderfully tasty. We also ordered the fried shrimp and it too was tasty. This isn't haute cuisine people. It is bar food done really well. After 4 Guinness' my wife and I were ready to call it a night. We are headed back there in a few hours for a few drinks before heading to another place for dinner. Jesse our server was fantastic. I would love to have him in any restaursnt that I owned. Knowledgeable frienfly and respectful. Every server I had this trip was amazing. It must be the theatre and musical personality performer that resides here.
(4)Lauren W.
Yum! Our first time and Branson and we were looking for a fun place to get dinner and drinks. This is the place. Our meals were delicious and severed very promptly. I had the fish and chips.... easily some of the best I have ever had. My husband had the Rueben which had a nice little spice twist to it. Also,our waitress told us GET THE CHEESE SAUCE for your fries.... I am telling you... GET THE CHEESE SAUCE for your fries. ha. The only issue I had was the spinach and artichoke dip was very small. I would not suggest paying $8.99 for something of that size. Other than that, the drinks were great (and strong) and they had the baseball game on (GO CARDS!)..... I can't complain. We will be returning to Waxy!
(5)Allen L.
We were walking the Branson Landing and looking for a place to eat. We wanted a pizza, but the pizza place looked closed...and generally uninviting, so we walked towards the much more friendly looking Waxy's. We were greeted by friendly staff and seated quickly. The staff was friendly and very jovial. I ordered the fish and chips, which was a great choice. My wife ordered a sandwich they offered which had Irish bacon, eggs and cheese. It was rather tasty. The coleslaw was the perfect mix of mayo and cabbage, and the fish was just right. I was happy with my order, as was she. We were glad we skipped the pizza and went for the pub. It was the luck of the Irish on our side that day. Haha!
(4)Ron B.
Killer place in a killer location.
(5)JasonSandra C.
We have been here twice. The first time was enjoyable and the food was good. The next time we went it wasn't very busy but we didn't get seated. We found an empty table that hadn't been cleaned and seated our self. No one came by to greet us nor clean the table so we got up and left. Too bad we wanted to eat there again
(3)Dianna S.
Ever wanted to try a Scottish Egg? They have them there, and they are super good! I was only stopping for appetizers and a quick drink before dinner at another restaurant, so all I ate was the Scottish eggs, but I'm glad I stopped. Good stuff! The menu had lots of great Irish items that I'd love to try so I will go again, for actual dinner next time. Lively place.
(4)David W.
Dinner and drinks on a Thursday evening during the offseason. Plenty of available tables and place was busier as evening progressed. Fairly traditional bar and grill on the riverfront. Parking garage (about $3) in close walking proximity. Service was excellent! Two orders of the shepherds pie. Very tasty. Good prices; healthy selection of beers and mixed drinks. Total tab for dinner and 2 rounds of drinks less than $50. Would recommend to others visiting Branson looking for casual atmosphere with great service.
(4)Geno B.
We really enjoyed our lunch, outside in the shade. I had a stacked Rueben sandwich and my wife said her fish-n-chips were as good as any she's ever had in Canada. After our meal, Gabriel, the chef came by our table to check on our experience. (What a nice personal touch.) We both give Waxy O'Shea's two thumbs up. Way up! Enjoy.
(5)Sharilyn M.
I had the steak boxty and my hubby had fish and chips they were both great. Gabrielle the chef even came out and asked around about food, very nice , great place
(5)Tonya M.
Waitress was outstanding!!! Wish I could remeber her name but she was awesome! We stopped in for lunch on Sat Feb 21. Scotch eggs were good. The curry dip appertizer was a little odd- not my fave. Kiddo had bangers and mash-she has had better. The other 2 with us loved their lunches- a veggie burger and a corned beef boxty. Service was the standout for us. Food was good, not outstanding like some other irish pubs I have been to. I was happy they had traditional celtic music playing in the background- some pubs do not which I find odd. Although we walked back by around midnight after being at another bar and they had a jamican band going. We didn't stop but it seemed off. Overall, we will be back next time we are in Branson- if only for drinks and bread pudding.
(4)L M.
Was in the area for a wedding and stopped in here twice; both were weekend late night visits. Drinks were strong, service was good, music was loud, and air was smokey. Not stellar but not a dud either.
(3)Julie D.
I was so excited to visit this pub! We had viewed the location and the menu on another trip to Branson Landing and it seemed like a perfect lunch spot. A trip inside was another story altogether. The hostess shouted at us to pick a table wherever we wanted. This is a tough decision because all of the tables looks worn and the seats were dirty and ripped. I was excited about Scotch eggs. I haven't had them in years and was looking forward to trying them, again! Unfortunately, they were not a good as I remember. Also, one of the dipping sauces came directly from the refrigerator and was nasty tasting. The honey mustard was the best of the two. I also got a side salad and it was bland beyond belief. It consisted of lettuce, a ring of red onion and a cherry tomato. BJ didn't do any better than I did. He got fish tacos. Note to self, do not get fish tacos at an Irish Pub. Sorry to say, the conditions inside spoiled my appetite, it would have been better to go somewhere else.
(2)Linda S.
Service was fabulous. But the kitchen needs to take lessons from the Cooking Channel. Cold French Fries, luke warm Shepards pie, cold cabbage,
(3)Kimberly Y.
Great location, friendly staff, delicious food, lots of TVs to watch the game. You can order a whisky and cigar at your table, which my husband was thrilled about. They have a decent beer selection. Indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered the club sandwich and the buffalo chicken sandwich, and both were shockingly good - no seriously - like the best sandwiches you've ever had.
(4)Isela L.
good place to hang out with friends
(5)Terry M.
Enjoyed this pub, parking was a little distant in the rain and I was surprised that smoking is still allowed. I understand that a new no smoking in restaurants rule will be in effect soon. I had the salmon appetizer and it was great. Also had the Irish stew which was equally good. Had the curry and chips as well, curry was excellent chips ( fries) were average. Service was very good and always with a smile.
(3)Chris L.
Horrible service. Waitress took drink order and after 10 minutes still had not seen her. Wanted food but who knows how long that would have taken. Avoid if thirsty
(1)Nick F.
Decent bar food, solid beer list, chill staff, but crap this place is a friggin ash tray. Its hard to taste anything in here other than a cig. Otherwise this place would be pretty cool. Big menu, food comes out quick so its not super fresh foods. Still, if you want to get pee your pants drunk in branson, this is one of the better places to do it, and you will know exactly where you were the next day because your clothes will reek of cigarettes, and shame
(2)Eric Y.
We were in Branson because my fiancé had a conference to attend. I needed something to do while she was in her sessions, so I went down and walked around Branson Landing. What a great area! I'm not much of a shopper, but there are so many great shops on the landing. I enjoyed checking out many of the great stores. There are also plenty of restaurants on Branson Landing. I love to eat outside, so I had several options to choose from. I decided to give Waxy O'Shea's a try. I was not in a hurry since I had several hours to waste, so I was patient while I was waiting for someone to notice that I was there. The sign said to seat yourself so I did, but it really did take a long time for someone to even speak to me. Maybe they thought it was weird that I was out for lunch by myself? I was finally greeted by a server and ordered my lunch. I actually came pretty quickly. The weather was nice and eating outside was great. Please note that this restaurant allows smoking. I am not a smoker, but I didn't really notice it much outside. I'm not sure how it was inside the restaurant. The food was just alright. I ordered shepherd's pie (one of my favorites things to order at an Irish establishment) and it just wasn't anything special. The mashed potatoes should have been on top of the shepherd's pie, but it was like an island in the middle of a bowl surrounded by gravy, meat, and vegetables. I'm used to getting the potatoes on top of the gravy and then baked in the oven, but I guess they do it differently. When I walked in the sign said that shepherd's pie was one of the specials for the day, but I don't know what the special was. It was the same price as it was listed on the menu, so it wasn't on sale. I didn't bother to ask since I thought it was a pretty fair price anyway. I don't drink, but it seemed like people were having a good time. Patrons inside were enjoying college football on the many flat screens. It seems like a good place to go watch a game and hang out with friends. I would go back to Waxy O'Shea's again.
(3)Drew C.
Subpar food = to cost $10 "grand" burger that utilized a sysco frozen Patty and white plain bun my portion of Cole Slaw was which was a side was delivered in a 4 oz cup Scottish eggs were completely burnt dry and devoid of flavor and any traces of sausage beer cheese soup was bitter, cold, and had visibly been re cooled and heated for days it needed thrown away. Had to wait 15 minutes for a clean soup spoon most tables in restaurant were dirty floor needed a major vacuuming and the interior is in need of a major overhaul and updating... we won't return
(1)Teresa P.
Average pub food with more Irish flair. They do have some more traditional Irish options on their menu that make them stand out a bit more from some bars, like scotch eggs and black pudding. The scotch eggs were tasty but very heavy. Good for late night beer drinking. My shepherds pie was very average, though I wish it had more mashed potato to balance the heavy quantity of beef. Would be fine as supplementary food to your drinking fest, but wasn't the best for a dinner option.
(3)M G.
We viewed the menu outside after we had already eaten elsewhere but we made a mental note to come back & give it a try. The next evening we walked inside & looked for a table; we went in one direction & found a nice booth but the couple near were smoking & the smelled & thought made us go back to the front area. We did find a nice area & never smelled the smoke in that area. The beer selection was good & well priced. Nice food selection on the menu. My husband had the fish & chips, they were great! I chose the Reuben & it was delicious as well. We ended up sharing. The food was hot & the service was very good. Definitely will visit again when in Branson.
(4)Rick S.
I go back and forth between 3 and 4 stars (both good ratings). The food is fine. Nothing great but just fine. The service has always been good. I've heard some surprisingly good music here too. It's a fun hang with friends and the setting at Branson Landing is very nice.
(4)Jacquline B.
This is one of the only places we could find open past 10. The food was fantastic. My husband got the fish and chips and he said it wasn't as authentic as some he's had but every bit as good. I had the corned beef and cabbage boxty. Very good! And the food came remarkably quick. Great service. Good beer.
(4)Grinning F.
We were surprised but delighted to find these guys open. They had a delightful selection of more or less Irish pub fare done quite skillfully and a wonderful array of superior beers. Go here if you get a chance!
(5)Derek B.
Would be 4 stars but lowered to 3 due to excessive smoke. Great little Irish pub and the only one in Branson.
(3)Charles D.
Smoking in Bar. They did have beer specials. Ambiance was very shopping mallish. We did not eat here. This place was too smokey and mostly by employees and their friends taking their brakes in the corner.
(2)Charles H.
My wife and I had dinner here tonight...burger, Cobb salad and a cup of Irish stew...we enjoyed it...waitstaff were also good
(4)Louie N.
Had the fish tacos and it was very good. If the place was a little cleaner I would have given it a 5. The waitress was very nice and took great care of my wife and I. The price was decent enough. Looked like the have food and dink specials every day.
(4)Marie S.
Honestly, I don't remember exactly what we ordered, but I DO remember that it was phenomenal. As in, we both completely finished our meals. We were in town for a conference and we all went to Waxy's for dinner/drinks afterwards. The band was honestly, too loud for the small space. The layout seemed to encourage conversation, but you honestly couldn't hear yourself think, let alone carry on a conversation. Most of the group ended up outside on the patio, which was perfect. The big negative for me was the member of the kitchen staff that came out to the small-ish patio and took over a table all by himself (presumably for a break??) and then proceeded to STARE at the carseat I had next to me with my infant daughter in it. the whole time he was out there It made everyone in our small group uncomfortable. Other than that, we were all very happy with our experience and food. There was some type of car show going on just outside of the patio while we were there,so that added to the entertainment value.
(4)Sue ann P.
I had a good time with 8 other family members here. We all ate and tried different drinks. I had a salad as I can not do much fried foods. It was good. The hot coffee drink was good but had little to no alcohol in it. Everyone else liked the kinds of beer the had. My sister in law did not like the banana drink she got. It was loud but that is what most bars are.
(3)Matthew C.
Overall, the food was just ok. I do understand, there are good and bad nights, but tonight was just average. It was one of those times where the menu sounds and looks like a 10, but the taste was around a 5. Three of us were dining: Caleb (my brother), had the steak sandwich, which consists of an 8-ounce New York strip between two pieces of toast that maybe were flavored with butter and a little garlic, plus the condiments. Jessica (my wife), had the potato crepes stuffed with corn beef and cabbage and topped off with a tarragon cream sauce. It tasted great but sounds better. This entrée was probably one of the most original on the menu, and for that reason, it deserves a higher rating, because in Branson, originality can be hard to come by! Finally, for my entrée, I had the fish and chips. Fish & Chips are one of those dishes where you either like it or you don't. With that said, I'm one who likes it. So when I tasted the fish, which were beer battered, there was no seasoning or flavor in the fish or batter itself. Basically, the beer batter was like a chewy coating over the fish. I ate it because I like fish and chips, but I didn't really enjoy it. The service is not what you would expect it to be at a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, but I don't go to pubs looking for good service, but good food.
(2)Kenneth R.
The environment is great and the drinks weren't too bad. My only issue was the nacho appetizer. We paid 14 dollars for chips a little bit of cheese and less than a palmful of meat. The price versus what you actually got was unacceptable.
(3)Rod M.
While meandering about the area known as Branson Landing, we looked for a place to eat and this place hit the spot. It's a nice Irish pub with good beer, live music and Irish food. The feel of the place is what you would expect from an Irish pub. There are a few tv screens near the bar area, Irish memorabilia on the walls and the focus of the joint was a stage for live performances. The staff was friendly. It seemed at times we had 2-3 different people ask us if we were taken care of. I thought that they did a great job and took the time to talk to you. My girlfriend ordered the fish and chips which came as thick cuts of moist fish and I had what I normally order at any Irish pub and that is the Irish Breakfast. When I ordered it, the server asked me if I was sure and I said that I was. When I saw the plate, I regretted that affirmation. It was a huge platter of food, stacked beyond any restaurant code of ethics would have allowed. I could have sworn that as I dug into the rashers, bangers and mash, a magical force seemed to pile more food on my plate. I bet it was a leprechaun since they like to play tricks on you, especially when they believe you took their gold but I digress... Needless to say, the portions were huge and I didn't finish my plate although I gave it a good effort. The atmosphere was great, the food was satisfying and the location was perfect. If you are ever in the area, stop by and enjoy a good Irish pub.
(4)Bill M.
A wonderful experience - food was very good and authentic.
(5)Lindsay S.
Solid Irish fare that's very satisfying, but not particularly over the moon inspiring (except for the stuffed mushrooms that although they were out, the manager whipped up a fresh batch from scratch and they were out this world yummy). The service is Fantastic with a capital F. Great waiters, great management, and a rare team that makes the experience great. The atmosphere is relaxing and fun. It's a really great place to just chill with friends and a few beers.
(4)Scott N.
I'd give 2.5 if they'd let me. First off I hate the name of this place. Waxy O'Shea's? Sounds like a medical condition that the treatment involves bending over and a speculum. The fact that they have Scottish Eggs is the reason for the extra half star. Me, my wife Karen, and our friend Lisa went to see a burlesque show on the landing that didn't happen so since we drove all the way from Springfield, we thought we'd at least stop somewhere for a drink. We sat at a booth. If you do go to this place sit at a table. I felt like a 3 year old sitting at the grown up table. The table came up to the middle of my chest and I'm pretty tall (6'5") The waiter was friendly. They have Mother's on tap, just the 3 year rounders, but I like TBM and Towhead so I was happy enough. After taking our drink order the waiter disappeared for about 10 minutes. It would have been different if there had been more than 12 people there and 4 servers, but unless it's your nap time it shouldn't take that long. When he came back we asked for an appetizer menu he brought them promptly, but then disappeared for about another 10 minutes. He finally came back and took our orders. I ordered the Scottish Eggs and my wife asked about some Curry dish. (She's a vegetarian). Karen: "Does this have meat in it? Waiter: "Yeah, chicken." K: "Oh. Um well then..." W: "It doesn't have much chicken in it." Me: "She's a vegetarian." W: "Uhh." She ended up ordering the spinach dip. Got our food. It was tasty. On a side note, they have all this Guinness stuff on the wall, some of it in Irish. I asked if any of them knew what any of it meant. They didn't, so I translated a couple of the easy phrased for them. They acted like I was just being a dick. Maybe I was. I had had a couple of beers. They also had a Hurley hanging on the wall, that they weren't able to identify. I let him know that its from a 4000 year old game that is the national sport of Ireland. Again, unimpressed. All in all, not a bad place. The food is good, but the service leaves something to be desired and at least some of the seating is uncomfortable.
(3)Jim W.
My second visit to Waxy O'Shea's and the food was great both times. Great sample of beer and spirits. Prices are a bit high but to be expected in a tourist town and of Branson Landing. I would have given it 4 stars but I was not happy with the young man on a ID checking power trip at the door. I made the mistake of leaving my ID at home which was 45 minutes away. He was unsympathetic and after turning me away, proceeded to check ID's on people well into their 50's. For the record, I am 38. I was able to "sneak" into a side door ad join my party at their table but the young man "caught" me and proceeded to harass me for an ID again. Only after asking to speak to the manager did he then leave me alone. I applaud restaurants and bars for being diligent in their efforts on preventing minors from getting themselves into troubles, but this young man was going a bit overboard and almost lost his employer well over 200.00 in business. If you are looking for great Irish food and a fun atmosphere, I believe this restaurant is a good place to go. Just make sure and bring your ID...
(2)R H.
This is a great place for a whiskey, beer, or live music(on the weekends). When my wife wants to shop at the landing, I hit up the Cardinals store, then head straight for Waxy's. Good Beer selection, Great Whiskey selection, Good Apps. Service is very "local" and spotty, but hey, its an Irish Pub... Relax.
(4)Noah R.
Bloody Mary's are the BEST!
(5)Kelly S.
Nice bar for a few beers. We didn't eat but beer prices were good and they had an unusual draft called Buffalo Sweat.
(3)Christina A.
Loved this place! Ended up in Branson early last year for a business conference and a couple of us headed to Waxy O'Shea's after enjoying a few drinks on the company time at the dueling piano bar down the way. This ended up being the highlight of our stay in Branson. We sat at the bar and had a rollicking good time with the bartender (so much so, that I made him sign a glass so I could take it home). Great time, great prices, great grizzly bartenders. Loved it!!!
(5)Gary B.
We stopped at Waxy O'Shea's for lunch, after taking the Branson Scenic Train Ride and shopping briefly at The Landing. The atmosphere is accurately described elsewhere in other postings, so I won't re-hash it here. Although the restaurant was not busy during the lunch hour, the smoke scent did permeate the place and forced some of our large (9) party to seek seating outside. The service was good, but other patrons were served food before us, even though they were seated afterwards. My wife originally wanted the RLT (Rashers/Lettuce/Tomato) Sandwich to split with her sister, but the server advised us that they couldn't get Rashers (basically Irish style bacon) anymore, and couldn't serve the 'true' sandwich. They settled for other items. I had the fish and chips, along with others in our group. The batter was light and crisp, and the fish was served hot from the fryer. The fish was 'above-average' for pub fish, but the chips weren't authentic at all. They were simply french fries, and they were warm and not crisp. It was served with cole slaw, which was fresh, lightly dressed, and neutral to the palette. Others in our group had the chicken pot pie, which was served with a puff-pastry topping over the 'pie-filling' set in a bowl. The vote was split on the dish, but it wasn't overly enthusiastic. Overall, we would eat there again, but we wouldn't be enthusiastic about a recommendation.
(3)Chris D.
Went there about two weeks ago. We went for dinner and a couple drinks. Loved the food. I got the beef stew and my boyfriend got the beef and cabage I think. We both highly enjoyed our food. My boyfriend was thrilled by their large selection of beer. The drinks and food were both reasonably priced. It had a nice atmosphere and though we didn't stay they had a live band setting up while we were sitting there.
(4)Mare G.
Great food! The boxty is a must! Cornedbeef and cabbage rolled up in a thin potato pancake with a wonderful mustard terragon cream sauce. My boyfriend ended up eating half of it, he couldn't keep his hands off of my plate! Service was really nice and a very fun inviting atmosphere.
(5)Jonathan W.
If you have to be in Branson, and you end up looking for a late night spot, they will either tell you to go to Waxy O'Shea's or "the rowdy / angry something-or-other." Food was OK - the kitchen is open late. It's also impossible to screw up Jameson so that's plus.
(3)Merce'de S.
Good drinks and great atmosphere. I didn't buy any of my own drinks, so I don't know if they were reasonable or not, but I had a great time!
(4)Kelly R.
Went to Branson with some friends and stumbled on this place. Liked the place so much we went back twice during our vacation. Drinks and food were good. There is a reasonable variety of dishes so there's something for everyone. And I cannot stress enough how awesome their veggie burger is! Oh, and the bar is pretty well stocked. It's a fairly big place so we never had much trouble getting seating and service was good.
(5)Sanford F.
There for our Holiday party got in a day earlier than everyone else...Great Food.... Good Atmosphere
(5)Robin E.
Great Food....Great Atmosphere..Melanie is an Awesome Waitress.
(5)Jessica L.
I liked the food. I went during the day so no one was there. they were setting up for music however I don't know if they are any good.
(4)K P.
For the price, the food is excellent (we had shepherd's pie) and so was the Guinness. Conveniently located at the end of Main Street at the entrance to Branson Landing.
(5)Jo S.
Best meal in Branson good guiness and great fish!!!
(5)Ginger B.
This was a very nice place to go for dinner. The food was awesome, the waiter was knowledgeable about the menu, the music was great! We will be going back to this restaurant whenever we are at the Landing from now on!
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