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    Shorty Small's

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    1,818 reviews
    #34 of 238 Restaurants in Branson
    $$ - $$$, Steakhouse, American, Bar
    2600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616-2166
    +1 417-337-9716
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    4.0 1,818 reviews
    #34 of 238 Restaurants in Branson
    Certificate of Excellence2015 - 2019 Winner
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    Location and contact

    2600 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616-2166
    Website
    +1 417-337-9716

    Menu

    APPETIZERS
    Sadie Size 7.99
    Shorty Size 9.99
    Shorty's Famous Onion Loaf
    A heap of sliced onions, lightly breaded, then deep-fried to a golden brown. Served with chipotle ranch dip.
    9.89
    Side of Guacamole 2.59
    Cheese Dip & Chips
    Sadie does this up right with lots of special spices, then tops it off with spicy beef and chives, and serves it with a basket of crunchy chips and a side of tasty salsa.
    10.99
    Mozzarella Sticks
    Wrap your hands around one of these babies and dunk it in Sadie's special marinara sauce - 5 huge sticks!
    8.99
    Home Fries
    A skillet of seasoned home-fried potatoes topped with chili, charro beans, melted cheese and chives
    9.59
    Chicken Livers
    Southern-fried chicken livers, served with country gravy and chives
    11.99
    guacamole 2.59
    Substitute Chicken 2.29
    Macho Nachos
    This is the big daddy of all the nachos in Nacholand. Bunches and bunches of tortilla chips heaped with hearty chilli, jack and cheddar cheeses. Topped with diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, lettuce and sour cream. (Beef deleted upon request.)
    HOMESTYLE BURGERS
    Hand-pattied fresh ground beef, grilled to order and loaded with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and red onions. Served with Seasoned french fries.
    10.99
    Crispy Bacon 1.29
    Hearty Chili with Charro Beans 2.29
    Guacamole 2.59
    Sauteed Onions 1.99
    The American Hamburger
    This one's for the meat - lover in you. Dressed with mustard, mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles
    11.89
    Crispy Bacon 1.29
    Hearty Chili with Charro Beans 2.29
    Guacamole 2.59
    Sauteed Onions 1.99
    The American Cheeseburger
    This puts all other cheeseburgers to shame!
    12.49
    BBQ Bacon Cheddar Burger
    Start with mayo and pickles, then top with crisp bacon, Shorty's BBQ sauce, melted cheese, and crunchy fried onions.
    SALADS, SANDWICHES, AND SOUPS
    14.09
    Guacamole 2.59
    Grilled Chicken Salad
    Leafy greens topped with mixed cheeses, chopped Roma tomatoes, cucumber slices, red onions, croutons, and strips of tender grilled chicken.
    14.29
    Blackened Chicken Salad
    Seasoned with Cajun spices, we gently blacken chicken tenders to top off a hearty tossed salad with mixed cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons.
    14.09
    Sadie's Southern Chicken Salad
    Crisp, fresh salad greens topped with a whole bunch of Southern fried chicken, mixed cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, and croutons.
    14.59
    Pork Salad Annie
    Sweetly marinated pulled pork settled on a bed of salad mix, Jack and Cheddar cheeses, diced tomatoes, red onion rings, and cucumber slices.
    12.89
    Chicken Salad Croissant
    Chunky, home-style chicken salad with sweet cranberries and toasted pecans on a flaky, buttery croissant with leafy lettuce and sliced tomatoes. Served with sweet mandarin oranges.
    10.89
    Pulled Pork Sandwich
    A big ol' portion of slow cooked pork seasoned with hickory, herbs, and spices. Served on a steamy bun with BBQ sauce, onions and slaw. Comes with a side of creamy coleslaw and french fries
    Bowl 6.99
    Soup with loaded dinner salad 9.89
    Soup of the Day!
    A bowl of hearty homemade soup with varieties like Creamy' Tator Bacon, Beefy Chili, Chicken Tortilla, or Senate Bean Soup.
    HOUSE FAVORITES
    16.29
    Roasted Chicken
    Succulent lightly-seasoned half chicken oven roasted to perfection. Served with mashed potatoes covered with country gravy, and green beans. (As Available)
    14.99
    Chicken Tender Platter
    Plenty of battered and HAND-BREADED chicken strips that are fried to a juicy, golden brown! Served with country gravy, slaw and fries.
    13.99
    Fried Chicken Livers
    A heapin' helpin' of hand-breaded chicken livers, fried up and served with creamy gravy, slaw and seasoned french fries.
    17.99
    World Famous Catfish
    "Farm raised" crispy critters are why Shorty is known far and wide! Served with fries and slaw.
    19.59
    Chicken Fried Steak
    A huge hand-breaded steak topped with country gravy and served with seasoned fries and coleslaw.
    BBQ & STEAK
    Shorty's Original 20.99
    Sadie's Size 17.89
    Shorty's Original World Famous Ribs
    Jumpin'-Off-The-Bone Tender Ribs®. Served with seasoned fries, slaw, and sweet 'n tangy baked beans.
    24.95
    Kansas City Strip Steak
    USDA KC strip grilled to perfections. Served with a refreshing mixed dinner salad and a steamin' baked 'tator.
    14.59
    Sadie's Smoked Sausage
    A touch of tasty BBQ sauce is added to our smoked sausage. Served with french fries, baked beans, and coleslaw.
    17.99
    BBQ Chicken Dinner
    Roasted half of a chicken basted over and over again in Shorty's scrumptious sauce. Served with french fries, creamy slaw, and tangy baked beans. (As available)
    15.99
    Almost Famous Pulled Pork
    Sweetly marinated pulled pork topped off with tangy barbecue sauce. Served with seasoned french fries, creamy coleslaw and baked beans.
    COMBINATIONS
    All Combination dinners are served with hot seasoned French fries, Creamy coleslaw and tangy baked beans
    19.99
    Original Rib Combo
    Combine our "Jumpin'-Off-The-Bone Tender Ribs®" with your choice of one of the following; fried catfish, chicken fried chicken tenders, pulled pork, BBQ smoked sausage, or fried chicken livers. Served with creamy slaw, lots of seasoned fries, and sweet 'n tangy baked beans.
    24.99
    Shorty's Triple Meat Combo
    "Jumpin'-Off-The-Bone Tender Ribs®" served alongside pulled pork and smoked sausage.
    16.59
    Basic BBQ Combo
    Slow-roasted pulled pork served with tender roasted chicken.
    16.99
    Chicken Tender Combo
    Hand-breaded chicken tenders deep-fried in seasoned flour and served with your choice of Southern chicken livers, pulled pork, or roasted chicken.
    18.59
    Fried Catfish Combo
    Fried catfish strips and homemade tarter sauce served with your choice of roasted chicken, pulled pork, BBQ smoked sausage, or chicken tenders and gravy.
    DESSERTS
    7.89
    New York Style Cheesecake
    7.29
    Blackberry or Peach Cobbler
    9.99
    Sizzlin' Apple Pie
    Sadie hand picks the apples herself, then bakes to perfection. Served on a sizzling skillet with a brandy butter sauce.
    8.59
    Turtle Cheesecake
    9.89
    Chocolate Chip Brownie Sundae
    A warm chocolate chip cookie and fresh baked brownie, topped with vanilla bean ice cream, caramel, chocolate, whipped cream, nuts, and a cherry.
    7.99
    Carrot Cake
    KID'S MEALS
    All kids meals are served with choice of French fries, green beans, or mandarin oranges and a drink.
    Grilled Cheese
    Hamburger
    Cheeseburger
    Chicken Snack
    Fried Catfish
    Cheese Pizza
    Mac & Cheese
    Mini Corn Dogs
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    About
    Shorty Small's is located right in the middle of Branson's famous "strip" and we are across the street for the Andy Williams Theater!
    PRICE RANGE
    $8 - $19
    Special Diets
    Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Late Night
    CUISINES
    Steakhouse, American, Bar, Barbecue
    FEATURES
    Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Average American Food without many healthy options

    Burgers, BBQ, Ribs, fried foods, etc. Service was ok, but very slow to even get us silverware. Would eat somewhere else if have the option.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank Nathan M
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Definitely not great

    It’s convenient, cool looking, with a decent menu. The service and food are average at best. Atmosphere is appropriate for any size Grouop.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank PhilipJ950
    Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile
    Great Service, Good Food

    Went with family, had a good time. Server was great, very a accommodating, especially with the toddler we had in the group. Food was good but the group felt it was probably overpriced for what you got. Several of us were looking for lighter fair...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank 225bradw
    Reviewed 6 days ago via mobile
    Great servicr

    We have been to the old Shorty Smalls and I liked the rustic atmosphere. The new one is a nice building but without the charm. The food was good with the servings being ample. Not cheap but a nice lunch/dinner. Our server, Lauren, was one...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank jgnesn
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Really good food and value

    Had the ribs and catfish. Outstanding food and the service was excellent as well. I was surprised how much food you got for the price. Highly recommend.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank terrywU8740PM
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Love this restaurant

    Food was excellant, service was great Love how fast we were seated, waited on and food was served all the people there were so nice and restaurant was so clean

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank rhymermawmaw
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Greatly Overpriced - Average (at best) Food

    In short, greatly overpriced. Average quality food at best. Service good. NOT a full service BBQ restaurant meaning no brisket, chicken, sausage...ONLY ribs. Reheated at that. You Decide! In Branson with three grandsons and my wife and I. Stayed at Angel Inn (great experience) and...More

    Date of visit: June 2019
    Thank Sebbyboy
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Long wait but good food

    It was Friday night around dinner time so we were told it could be a 20 minute wait. We had to wait for a while but once we were seated it was good service and good food. Also all their plates of food are more...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank rachelnikole96
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Large portions!

    Every meal that we ordered was more than enough. The chicken tenders were especially good, but I couldn't eat them all - they are real tenders, not the thin little crusty ones that the fast food places offer.

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank mick412
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Average BBQ

    It was our worse meal on vacation and it wasn’t terrible, but no one walked away and said that was “delicious.” Everything was average which is why I gave it a rating of 3. I would say that the cheddar biscuit was very dry.....the baked...More

    Date of visit: July 2019
    Thank LeeAnnW362
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    502brookej
    May 14, 2018|
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    Response from ShortySmallsOKC | Property representative |
    Hi Brooke. If you would like to make a reservation with us, please call our restaurant at (417) 337-9716. Thanks. We look forward to seeing you!
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    bachanx5
    March 27, 2017|
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    Response from ShortySmallsOKC | Property representative |
    Hi Janet, We sure can! You may contact our general manager, Tara Camren. (417) 337-9716 We look forward to having you visit us. The Shorty Small's Team
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