Aerial view of Flat Creek On The Lake, the lodge, and the causeway crossing Table Rock Lake at Cape Fair
Cape Fair, Missouri  ·  Table Rock Lake

Flat Creek On The Lake

Fried chicken and catfish, cold beer, live music, and a room for the night — all a few steps from the water.

  • Free boat ramp & parking
  • Private dock, free slips
  • Live music and Events
  • Lodging, steps from the lake
The dining room at Flat Creek On The Lake in Cape Fair, Missouri
The lake location

A little slice of heaven, tucked into a quiet arm of Table Rock

Flat Creek On The Lake is the original — the Cape Fair location that started it all, now remodeled and rebranded for the way people actually use it: a place to pull the boat in, eat until you can’t, listen to a band, and stay the night without ever getting back in the car.

You’ll find us on the Flat Creek and James River arm of Table Rock Lake, just west of Branson. Come by road or come by water — the ramp and the parking are free either way.

The walkway out to Flat Creek's private covered boat dock on Table Rock Lake
On the water

Pull up by boat. Stay for the sunset.

Table Rock is the bass fishing capital of the world, and we sit right on it. Fish all morning, tie up at the dock, and walk straight to a table.

Free boat ramp

Our ramp and parking lot are open to guests at no charge — no launch fee, no hassle.

Dock & slips

Private dock with complimentary slips. Tie up, eat, and shove off when you’re ready.

Lakeside seating

Patio tables with a straight view of the water, and shade and grass for the kids to run.

Renovated king room at Flat Creek Lodge on Table Rock Lake
Private boat dock and slips at Flat Creek Lodge
Stay the night

Flat Creek Lodge is right next door

Newly renovated rooms with rustic charm and modern comforts — king beds, kitchenettes, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi. Self check-in, so you can roll in late after a day on the water. The restaurant, the bar, and the stage are all a short walk from your door.

  • — Renovated king and queen rooms
  • — Private dock and complimentary boat slips
  • — Self check-in, free parking, free Wi-Fi
  • — Minutes from Branson and Silver Dollar City

Book direct for the best rate · (417) 538-8388

Live band playing at Flat Creek On The Lake in Cape Fair, Missouri
Live entertainment

There’s something going on nearly every night

Bands on Friday and Saturday, karaoke, pool, taco night, and a patio set on Thursdays. The full lineup — with dates, times, and who’s playing — lives on our events calendar.

The kitchen

A different special every day of the week

Famous fried chicken and hand-breaded catfish, all-you-can-eat plates, and a fully stocked bar with more than 50 beers.

All you can eat BBQ ribs, Monday special at Flat Creek
MondayAll You Can Eat BBQ Ribs
Chicken fried chicken dinner, Tuesday special at Flat Creek
TuesdayChicken Fried Chicken Dinner
Smoked BBQ chicken wings, Wing Wednesday special at Flat Creek
WednesdayWing Wednesday
All you can eat fried chicken and catfish, Thursday and Sunday special at Flat Creek
Thursday & SundayAll You Can Eat Fried Chicken & Catfish
Seafood boil or crab leg dinner, Friday special at Flat Creek
FridaySeafood Boil or Crab Leg Dinner
Garlic crusted prime rib dinner, Saturday special at Flat Creek
SaturdayGarlic Crusted Prime Rib
Find us

7847 MO‑173
Cape Fair, Missouri

Hours

Open 7 days a week
10:30am – 9:00pm

Restaurant & bar

(417) 538-4802

Lodge

(417) 538-8388 · 7853 MO‑173

Make a weekend out of it!

Book a room, catch a band, and let the boat sit in the slip until Sunday.