Carmelina's - Menu

27504 Big Rock Rd, Shell Knob, USA, 65747, United States

🛍 Meat, Pasta, Italian, Seafood

4 💬 75 Reviews

Phone: +14178580223

Address: 27504 Big Rock Rd, Shell Knob, USA, 65747, United States

City: Shell Knob

Menu Dishes: 12

Reviews: 75

"Generously rating 4 due to ambiance. Impressive and fun rustic decor. Great idea for a boat up and dock restaurant. Family friendly. Great view. Rocks gently on the waves lights sway which just added to the fun and unique feel. The sake made coladas were awesome! Salads were delightfully wrapped and plated. Calamari was great too! We were not impressed with the meals and I 'd rate them no higher than 3 for flavor bland and no higher than 3 for portion size. Shrimp fettuccini had impressive shrimp but no flavor. Small portion of house made pasta, with bland watery alfredo sauce. Spaghetti special had best portion size but bland. Seafood ravioli had great flavor but tiny portion. No dessert was offered. Our ticket was $262 incl bottle of wine for a family of 7 and several people made a sandwich back at the cabins because they were still hungry. So a 5 for concept, decor, location brought down by less than impressive meals. Heard the pizza might a better bet. We will likely try again next year and hope they add flavor and are more generous with serving size. Sharing the feedback mostly for the owners so they can benefit and be ready for their third season. We wish them well and hope they thrive there! BTW- we found it humorous that one server mentioned the locals call tourists terrorists or terrists ? and that the town throws a big party after Labor Day to celebrate after we are gone. Might teach the working townsfolk where most of the money comes from and how many businesses go under every year waiting for us all to come back. And how many other towns in the world also benefit and suffer from vacationers."

Full menu - 12 options

All prices are estimates on menu.

Pasta

Dessert

Japanese Specialties

Salads

Seafood

Ribs

Entrées

Desserts

Wrap

Chicken Dishes

Chastidy Chastidy

This place was amazing, loved the patio. Great food, great service, and to top it off an amazing homemade chocolate cake.

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Reviews

Ashley
Ashley

I was very disappointed with both the service and the food. I spent $20 for a plate of dry chicken and bland noodles that lacked any flavor. While the location and atmosphere are excellent, I don't think it's worth it.


Gary
Gary

Very disappointed! 6 of us drove 2 cars 60 miles round trip yesterday, (Thursday 9/7/2017) for dinner. You were not there. You need to correct your information on all the social media that you are on as to days open. you also need to correct your phone message which said you were open.


Brian
Brian

First trip to Camelina's tonight. This place is nice. Much nicer than I ever expected, and probably the nicest restaurant in the Shell Knob area. Tried two different salads, and both were great, as is the house bread. I had chicken parmigiana which was very good, and also tried the pizza which was thin crust and excellent! We'll definitely be back. I wanted to try dessert, but didn't this trip. View menu


Larry
Larry

We had the wonderful chance to take a boat ride to this waterfront restaurant for dinner. The special of the day was pizza and chili dogs, and I tried one of each. I found both dishes to be quite flavorful. However, my wife wasn't as satisfied with her pizza. I had a thin crust while hers was a regular crust. Our dining companion ordered spaghetti and also praised its flavor. Overall, I would rate the food and service at 3.5 stars, while the location and decor deserve a full 5 stars.


Jing
Jing

The food was decent, but the small portion sizes and high prices really detracted from what could have been a good experience. We ended up paying nearly $25 per person, and left feeling pretty unsatisfied; in fact, we even grilled burgers at home afterward, which we’ve never done before! I don’t mind paying more for a meal when I leave feeling full, but I felt hungry instead. It would have been nice to have some bread offered before the meal—it would have made a difference. Overall, it was a frustrating situation.


Larry
Larry

Wow....in one dinner Carmelina's has redeemed themselves. We have eaten here half a dozen times, food is good but most of time, but sometimes what we want to eat, they are out of...like shrimp. Love the on-the-water dining and decor even if it gets a bit wavy when a big boat passes by. But this last Saturday night we took the boat over for prime rib....and it was fantastic! Prepared perfectly, generous portions, sides were excellent. We will definitely be back for prime rib night. Also, all at our table (4) had **** Mary drinks, they are excellent made with Sake (said they had to due to being on the water), but they are very very good. Service was prompt and friendly. View menu


Britan
Britan

Nice restaurant with friendly, fast service recurring checking in to make sure everyone is satisfied. Everyone was happy with their food you wouldn 't expect an Italian restaurant to have $1 Taco Tuesdays, and you wouldn 't expect them to be good on top of that, but the members of my party who got the tacos quite enjoyed them. I got the seafood ravioli and enjoyed it. Everyone seemed happy with their meal overall. (My sister complained the salad 's lettuce tasted like dish soap , but she was the only one who thought so, and between you and me, she 's kinda weird. Everyone was especially happy with dessert I tried bits of the tiramisu and the chocolate cake and really liked them both. A glute...


Katie
Katie

First of all I am always grateful when a new restaurant comes to the area and gives us another option than driving out of town. Carmelina is the on the water and the decor is five star. The staff is very accommodating, and only fell short on replacing drinks. But that could have been due to having too many tables, since the place was busy for a Monday night. It was a mixed review on the food. I thought they fell short on the Italian side, since I didn't care for a pasta sauce. Also the portion size for the cost is pretty scrimpy. The salads are excellent and very creative in the presentation, with the exception in the coleslaw, which wasn't good. The hamburger and onion rings are excellent....


Katherine
Katherine

Generously rating 4 due to ambiance. Impressive and fun rustic decor. Great idea for a boat up and dock restaurant. Family friendly. Great view. Rocks gently on the waves lights sway which just added to the fun and unique feel. The sake made coladas were awesome! Salads were delightfully wrapped and plated. Calamari was great too! We were not impressed with the meals and I 'd rate them no higher than 3 for flavor bland and no higher than 3 for portion size. Shrimp fettuccini had impressive shrimp but no flavor. Small portion of house made pasta, with bland watery alfredo sauce. Spaghetti special had best portion size but bland. Seafood ravioli had great flavor but tiny portion. No dessert wa... View menu

Categories

  • Meat Explore our mouth-watering meat selection, featuring expertly grilled steaks, tender chicken, and flavorful lamb dishes, each seasoned to perfection for an unforgettable dining experience.
  • Pasta Delight in our selection of classic and contemporary pasta dishes, each crafted with fresh, quality ingredients and flavorful sauces that capture the essence of Italian cuisine in every bite. View menu
  • Italian Savor the rich and diverse flavors of Italy with our menu, offering classic pasta, savory risottos, and traditional meat and seafood dishes, all crafted with authentic ingredients and passion. Buon appetito!
  • Seafood Dive into the freshest catches of the sea with our seafood selection, featuring exquisite dishes prepared with high-quality fish and shellfish. Savor the flavors of the ocean in every bite!

Amenities

  • Takeout
  • Television
  • menu
  • Parking Area
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  • Outdoor Seating

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