Lambert's Cafe

First time experiencing the rolls being literally thrown at you from across the room. It was an experience to have though. The food was great and they do mean you won't leave hungry with all the side dishes they walk by with to serve you. Not to include your meal with 2 side dishes but they walked buy with some fried potatoes,stewed tomato and noodles, fried ocra, and more. The throwing rolls was fun, its not as crazy as it seems. You will enjoy the experience along with the food.

Lambert's is a classic in this area. Go at least once for the experience of catching those hot rolls. You can even order the rolls to go. I usually order the hog jowl. It is like a thicker and saltier version of bacon. We also had the peach cobbler and the fried pork chops. O like their sweet potato fries. Even cold, the food is good for later when you are eating your leftovers. The two of us spent about $50. It is fun to see all the different metal signs and decor as well. They are usually busy, so come early.

This place is truly an experience. You will be well fed! So come very hungry. For the mass quantities of food that they put out, the quality is truly impressive. Plan yo wait at least an hour, even on a weekday. This is a very popular restaurant but for good reason. Even if you don’t like country cookin, this is still a very fun experience, that you have to try. All of the normal amenities appear to be back, post covid restrictions.

On a recent vacation in Branson, MO, we stopped by Lambert's in Ozark for lunch. It wasn't our first visit at Lambert's, and like our previous visits - this one did not disappoint. We came expecting a delicious southern cooked meal and genuine hospitality, and that's what we got. Their novel hallmark of tossing fresh rolls to you across the dining room is still practiced, and certain all-you-can-eat sides are brought to your table in abundance as desired. The fried catfish was cooked perfectly, and the greens and sweet potatoes were very savory. They don't take reservations, but they do offer call ahead seating. It is worth the wait.

It’s always a long wait to get into Lambert’s. We were told it would be an hour and a half but they got us in after an hour, so it was a shorter wait and shorter than other visits. The food is great, especially the rolls and sorghum. Our waitress was absolutely wonderful. She was listening to one of our children say she did not want a kid’s meal because she did not want sides. I said she didn’t have to eat the sides, and ultimately ordered sides someone else at the table would eat. After the waitress left, I regretted not asking if there was a way to keep the sides from touching the chicken because the child would not eat the chicken if it was touching. However, when the waitress brought the food she stated she had them put the sides in separate small bowls so that the other people at the table could have them if they wanted because she had heard the child didn’t want them. She was attentive to drink refills, and made sure we had everything we needed.

First time eating at Lambert's. It was delicious! I probably brought home enough food for two more meals! I got the chicken fried steak, it was fork tender. The staff make sure you have enough fixings. They throw the hot rolls, which is fun, if you can catch them. You will not leave hungry and you will want a leftover container. The staff are so wonderful! The price is very reasonable for the amount you get.