The Lake of the Ozarks region of Southern Missouri is a popular vacation destination. Its proximity to Branson is a double draw, and the area is loaded with great places to eat ranging from fine dining at the numerous steakhouses to the small family-style restaurants serving plate dinners and buffets. Many of these are focused on a great selection of vegetables and offer gluten-free options. Of course, fresh fish is always available in the area and is caught daily from the lake; local small fried fish shops abound. The Lake of the Ozarks is also home to many bar-and-grill combination eateries featuring great unique specialty meals for those wanting a relaxing eating experience in a contemporary setting. In this Missouri vacation land, there is no shortage of great meals to eat.