Restaurants and food options near the resort
Grand Country Waterpark Resort has four on-site dining options for pay-as-you-go meals: Grand Country Buffet (casual American buffet), Mining Company Grill (concession-style grill inside Splash Country), Papa Grand's Pizza (family pizza and salad bar), and Glenn's Frozen Custard for desserts. Rooms include refrigerators and microwaves for simple in-room meals; outside food is not allowed inside the water park.
In this guide
- On-site restaurants — overview
- Grand Country Buffet — what to expect
- Mining Company Grill — poolside and quick meals
- Papa Grand's Pizza & Glenn's Frozen Custard
- Eating in your room and kid-friendly options
- Nearby dining on Highway 76 — quick options off-property
- Practical tips: hours, payment and waterpark food rules
On-site restaurants — overview
The resort lists four on-site food outlets that cover buffet-style meals, pizza, poolside grill fare, and frozen custard. These are pay-as-you-go venues; the property is not an all-inclusive and room rates do not include meals.
Grand Country Buffet serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner in a casual buffet format. The Mining Company Grill operates inside the Splash Country Indoor Waterpark and offers made-to-order pool-friendly items, Papa Grand's Pizza runs a family-style pizza and salad bar, and Glenn's Frozen Custard sells ice cream and sundaes.
- Grand Country Buffet — Breakfast, lunch & dinner (buffet).
- Mining Company Grill — Grill/concession menu inside the waterpark.
- Papa Grand's Pizza — Pizza and salad bar; accepts group reservations.
- Glenn's Frozen Custard — Dessert shop with cones and concretes.
| Venue | Type | Typical service |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Country Buffet | American / Buffet | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (dine-in) |
| Mining Company Grill | Concession / Grill | Lunch & Dinner (inside waterpark; seasonal hours) |
| Papa Grand's Pizza | Pizza / Salad Bar | Lunch & Dinner (seasonal hours; group reservations accepted) |
Grand Country Buffet — what to expect
Grand Country Buffet is the resort's main sit-down restaurant offering casual American "country cooking" in buffet format. Menu categories include breakfast items, BBQ, chicken, fish, pasta, soups, sandwiches and carved items like steak on some nights.
Hours listed by the resort are Monday–Saturday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM–7:00 PM. Breakfast is available daily for a surcharge and is the typical morning option for guests who don't want to cook in-room.
- Casual dress code (dress is casual).
- Dine-in only for the buffet format.
- Breakfast hours commonly run 7:00 AM–11:00 AM per OTA listings.
| Meal | Typical offerings |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, fruit, buffet items |
| Lunch/Dinner | BBQ, fried chicken, sides, salads, carved meats |
| Dessert | Buffet-style dessert options |
Mining Company Grill — poolside and quick meals
The Mining Company Grill is located inside Splash Country Indoor Waterpark and is the on-site option for quick, pool-friendly meals. It serves flame-grilled hamburgers, chicken tenders, sandwiches, salads, fries and funnel cakes.
Hours vary seasonally; the resort advises calling ahead for current times. Outside food is not allowed inside the waterpark, so the grill is the convenient option when you want to eat in the pool area.
- Menu highlights: cheeseburgers, grilled chicken, fried fish sandwich, chicken nuggets, fries, funnel cakes.
- Hours change by season — call the resort or the number posted by the property for current times.
- Sample menu prices and items have been published on resort materials (menu items listed on the resort site).
| Item | Type |
|---|---|
| Cheeseburger | Grill entrée |
| Chicken tenders | Kids / quick entrée |
| Funnel cake | Poolside dessert |
Papa Grand's Pizza & Glenn's Frozen Custard
Papa Grand's Pizza offers a family-style pizza and salad bar with multiple varieties and seasonal hours; it accepts group reservations. It is a family-friendly sit-down pizza option on the property.
Glenn's Frozen Custard is the resort's dessert shop, open daily with hours that can change seasonally. It serves cones, sundaes and concrete-style frozen custard made on site.
- Papa Grand's Pizza — pizza varieties, dessert pizzas, full salad bar; seasonal hours.
- Glenn's Frozen Custard — carry-out or dine-in; typically open afternoon into evening.
- Both outlets are intended for families and casual dining; no separate bar/lounge is listed on the property's dining pages.
| Venue | Typical hours |
|---|---|
| Papa Grand's Pizza | Seasonal (summer longer hours; winter reduced hours) |
| Glenn's Frozen Custard | Often open mid-day to evening; hours can change seasonally |
| Reservation notes | Papa Grand's accepts group reservations; call to confirm |
Eating in your room and kid-friendly options
Rooms at Grand Country Waterpark Resort include refrigerators and microwaves, which make simple in-room meals practical for families. The property offers room types such as Standard Room, Club Room, Multiple Beds, Room (Water Park) and Club Room, Multiple Beds (Water Park Clubhouse with BunkBed).
Clubhouse-style rooms include built-in bunks and are popular with families who want a kid-focused sleeping area while still having in-room amenities for basic food prep.
- In-room appliances: refrigerator and microwave are provided.
- Recommended for families: use the refrigerator for leftovers or quick snacks from on-site restaurants.
- If you plan to eat in the waterpark area, note that outside food is not permitted inside the water park.
| Room name (exact) | Meal practicality |
|---|---|
| Standard Room | Good for small families; has fridge and microwave |
| Club Room, Multiple Beds | Kids' bunks plus fridge/microwave; useful for packing snacks |
| Room (Water Park) | Located with waterpark access; still includes basic in-room appliances |
Nearby dining on Highway 76 — quick options off-property
The resort is steps from the Highway 76 Strip, where you can find many restaurants, fast-casual spots, and family dining within a short walk. Grand Country Music Hall, Fun Spot and other nearby venues put several dining choices within easy reach.
If you want to eat off-property, Highway 76 offers a range of options; check current hours and availability for each restaurant before you go since hours change seasonally in Branson.
- Many Highway 76 restaurants are within a few minutes' walk from the resort entrance.
- Tanger Outlets and other nearby attractions also have dining options a short walk or drive away.
- For show-and-dinner attractions like Dolly Parton’s Stampede, arrive early and verify dining/show times when booking.
| Nearby spot | Why go |
|---|---|
| Highway 76 Strip | Wide selection of family restaurants and quick service |
| Tanger Outlets area | Nearby cafes and chain restaurants within a short walk |
| Grand Country Music Hall area | On-site entertainment district with dining within steps |
Practical tips: hours, payment and waterpark food rules
Operating hours for on-site restaurants vary by season. Grand Country Buffet has posted hours (Mon–Sat 7:00 AM–8:00 PM; Sun 7:00 AM–7:00 PM) while Mining Company Grill and other outlets publish seasonal or variable schedules and advise calling ahead.
The property accepts on-site dining as pay-as-you-go. The resort's booking and property materials note accepted credit cards; if you have questions about payment types or group billing, contact the front desk or BookResorts agents.
- Grand Country Buffet hours are published by the resort; other outlets change seasonally.
- Mining Company Grill is inside the waterpark; outside food is not permitted in the waterpark.
- For current hours or group reservations at Papa Grand's Pizza, call ahead.
| Question | Action |
|---|---|
| Need current restaurant hours | Call the resort or the phone number on the property website |
| Want to eat in the waterpark | Use the Mining Company Grill; do not bring outside food into the waterpark |
| Group dining or special requests | Contact Papa Grand's Pizza directly to ask about reservations |
