Eats!
In addition to fresh oysters and stellar seafood, Tucker’s Shuckers extensive menu includes everything from casual dining mainstays like burgers, sandwiches and salads; to surprisingly sophisticated appetizers that include seared ahi tuna, escargot and scallops; and shake up your pallet dish…
BK Gas & Grill's Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is the sandwich we never knew we couldn't live without. It’s difficult to overstate this sandwich’s excellence. It’s huge: the thinly-breaded, tender-and-juicy, flavorful pork tenderloin is piled on a soft, warm, buttery Brioche bun that practica…
First Watch has great coffee, but the best breakfasts require at least two beverages. So when you sit down for your breakfast bowl or avocado toast, what should you order along with that steaming cup of joe? Here are a couple of suggestions…
Captain Ron's has the menu versatility to appeal to even the pickiest of pirates, with a wide array of appetizers, sandwiches and wraps, steaks, chicken, and seafood, salads, pizza, entrees inspired from West of the Caribbean, and of course, kids meals for the buccaneers.
Whether you prefer surf and turf or a beefy burger, Franky and Louie’s has something to satisfy every palate. Diners enjoy an eclectic mix of food options that include filet mignon tips, Key West Cobb salad, stickless kabobs, sandwiches, pizza and award-winning chicken wings. New to the menu…
While I sip a frozen drink and take in the colorful tropical vibes and boats crisscrossing the Lake, Chef Nathan serves the first of Paradise’s signature dishes: their Crab Cake Entrée, consisting of three pan-seared crab cakes, topped with homemade mango salsa on top of a sriracha aioli dri…
If you want some spice, but generally steer away from food that makes your lips burn, try Dog Days’ Baja Burger. More than your average burger, the Dog Days take on a burger is 1/2-pound of specially blended Angus beef that includes chuck, brisket, and short rib meat, for a delightfully high…
When you need good food at the Lake, Wobbly Boots is always a winner. There are plenty of interesting menu items: the Diablo Burger for those who like it spicy, and the Hot Cheesy Stripper for a delicious buffalo chicken sandwich that always brings a few awkward laughs when you order.
Tucked away in a gentle cove on Lake of the Ozarks’ 22MM, the Creole-influenced Shorty Pants restaurant has been a favorite among Lake locals and visitors for more than 15 years. The sound of waves rocking nearby docks mingled with zydeco streaming from overhead speakers melts the stress awa…
When you eat at The Royal Catch, you eat like royalty. This was my experience, treated to a memorable meal at the signature restaurant of the new Regalia Hotel & Conference Center.
You survived the winter, and—good news!—your favorite restaurants and bars around the Lake are opening for the season! This week marked the first day of spring and with it comes new food and d…
This one makes the short list.
At Redhead Lakeside Grill, good food is in season all year long.
Boaters at Lake of the Ozarks love cruising right up to a dock and stepping on land for lunch or dinner.
The Dog Days of Summer have never been so good. Dock slips are full and the Lake’s Newest Pool Bar is open where the main channel meets the Grand Glaize.
Good food and drink in a quiet cove where boaters and neighbors can relax to outstanding music is what Bee’s Knees Beech House is all about. Co-owners Ryan Seigfreid and Michael Garber have te…
On the water’s edge at the 38MM, tucked into a cove at the edge of one of the Lake’s most picturesque bluffs, sprawls a family oasis like no other.
Say what you will about pirates, they're always up for a party.
The most buzzed-about new restaurant at the Lake this year is undoubtedly First Watch. And for good reason: with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, jaw-dropping portions, and more than a s…
“Coffee is far more than a beverage. It is an invitation to life, disguised as a cup of warm liquid.” --Nichole Johnson
The sign for RJ’s Family Restaurant reads “Close to Home…Yet Far from Ordinary!” RJ’s many loyal customers agree.
There are those restaurants that know exactly who they are and what they're good at. The Pancake House in Osage Beach is one of those places.
In the spring of 2015, a broad-shouldered stranger took its place alongside the quaint storefronts lining the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Fortified by exposed metal beams and flanked with roug…
The most buzzed-about new restaurant at the Lake this year is undoubtedly First Watch. And for good reason: with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, jaw-dropping portions, and more than a s…
Little more than a stone’s throw from the intersection of Highways 5 and 7 sits an unassuming storefront that belies the wealth of treasure to be found inside. Step through the doorway of Upst…
Got a hankerin’ for mouthwatering, award-winning BBQ? From smoked ribs and brisket to smoked chicken and wings, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach has it and they smoke it all in-house!
Restaurant News
No matter what kind of grog your pirate heart prefers, Captain Ron's cocktails cater to everyone's liking. Two of their most popular drinks are the frozen Dirty Banana and their Top Shelf Strawberry Margarita on the rocks. Read more
Whether ye be an old salt, sea dog, or a mere scallywag, Captain Ron's has something for every pirate at the Lake! Read more
Whether you prefer surf and turf or a beefy burger, Franky and Louie’s has something to satisfy every palate. Diners enjoy an eclectic mix of food options that include filet mignon tips, Key West Cobb salad, stickless kabobs, sandwiches, pizza and award-winning chicken wings. New to the menu… Read more
Palm trees and sandy beaches might not be the first things that come to mind when you think of the Lake of the Ozarks, but visitors to Franky and Louie’s Beachfront Bar and Grill at the 10 Mile Marker will find a tropical paradise lush with beachside amenities and indulgent food offerings. Read more
While outdoor dining in swimsuits and flip-flops may be a casual affair, the food served up by Franky and Louie’s award-winning kitchen is anything but. This is the kind of place where chefs create one-of-a-kind dishes using fresh veggies and exotic fruits, and bartenders craft signature coc… Read more
While I sip a frozen drink and take in the colorful tropical vibes and boats crisscrossing the Lake, Chef Nathan serves the first of Paradise’s signature dishes: their Crab Cake Entrée, consisting of three pan-seared crab cakes, topped with homemade mango salsa on top of a sriracha aioli dri… Read more
Picture yourself lounging on a tropical beach: what’s in your hand? A frozen drink, of course! And at Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar on Lake of the Ozarks, the frozen drinks take you right where you want to be. Read more
If you’re in the mood for delicious food, unique tropical drinks, and a breezy atmosphere with a spectacular Lake view, then the Paradise Tropical Restaurant and Bar on Lake of the Ozarks goes at the top of the short-list for lakefront dining this weekend. Read more
Little more than a stone’s throw from the intersection of Highways 5 and 7 sits an unassuming storefront that belies the wealth of treasure to be found inside. Step through the doorway of Upstream Fish Company in Greenview and you will find a bounty of fresh seafood from far and wide. Read more
If you want some spice, but generally steer away from food that makes your lips burn, try Dog Days’ Baja Burger. More than your average burger, the Dog Days take on a burger is 1/2-pound of specially blended Angus beef that includes chuck, brisket, and short rib meat, for a delightfully high… Read more
Sitting poolside with the clear sparkling water and gazing out onto the boats on the Lake with a drink in hand is what freedom tastes like. Bartender Darrell Nickels is in his fourth season at Dog Days and he knows just how to pour your perfect drink to make the the whole experience a vacati… Read more
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Home of the cove-out music festival AquaPalooza, the White Party, and one of the coolest-looking pools and swim-up bars at the Lake, Dog Days Bar and Grill sits on the 19 MM just west of the Grand Glaize bridge. While it’s easily found by land and water, Dog Days instantly transports you to … Read more
BBQ and beer go hand-in-hand, and at Wobbly Boots, there’s no shortage of options: with 22 different types of beers on tap, several of which are frequently rotated with local craft brews, there’s always something new to try. Read more
When you need good food at the Lake, Wobbly Boots is always a winner. There are plenty of interesting menu items: the Diablo Burger for those who like it spicy, and the Hot Cheesy Stripper for a delicious buffalo chicken sandwich that always brings a few awkward laughs when you order. Read more
Got a hankerin’ for mouthwatering, award-winning BBQ? From smoked ribs and brisket to smoked chicken and wings, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach has it and they smoke it all in-house! Read more
When you work like a captain, you need to play like a pirate. Lake of the Ozarks boaters can "be a pirate" at Jolly Rogers Grub & Grog and The Kraken Shack, Fresh Seafood and Oyster Bar, in Rocky Mount – two terrific restaurants at one amazing lakefront location! Read more
Tucked away in a gentle cove on Lake of the Ozarks’ 22MM, the Creole-influenced Shorty Pants restaurant has been a favorite among Lake locals and visitors for more than 15 years. The sound of waves rocking nearby docks mingled with zydeco streaming from overhead speakers melts the stress awa… Read more
Tucked away in a gentle cove on Lake of the Ozarks’ 22MM, the Creole-influenced Shorty Pants restaurant has been a favorite among Lake locals and visitors for more than 15 years. The sound of waves rocking nearby docks mingled with zydeco streaming from overhead speakers melts the stress awa… Read more
Tucked away in a gentle cove on Lake of the Ozarks’ 22MM, the Creole-influenced Shorty Pants restaurant has been a favorite among Lake locals and visitors for more than 15 years. The sound of waves rocking nearby docks mingled with zydeco streaming from overhead speakers melts the stress awa… Read more
Lake of the Ozarks restaurants are making adjustments in light of the coronavirus crackdown: they're offering more ways for people to enjoy their food, without coming in. Read more
JB Hooks, perched high atop the lakefront cliffs at the 16.5 Mile Marker, is where you eat dinner when you want a breathtaking view. The restaurant’s southwest-facing windows offer a one-of-a-kind vista of nearly 14-mile stretch of Lake of the Ozarks: everyone wants a seat along the wall of … Read more
Shawnee Bluff Winery on Bagnell Dam Boulevard is growing, and wine-lovers will appreciate their most recent addition: the Tasting Barn. With a bright-red exterior and snowy white roof, the barn stands above lush vines, heavy with ripening grapes, and is open for tastings Friday through Sunda… Read more
When you eat at The Royal Catch, you eat like royalty. This was my experience, treated to a memorable meal at the signature restaurant of the new Regalia Hotel & Conference Center. Read more
The Royal Catch Bar & Grill, located inside The Regalia Hotel & Conference Center is one of the Lake’s newest fine-dining restaurants. The cuisine is upscale, but the atmosphere is just what it needs to be: perfectly suited for a romantic dinner or drinks and appetizers with friends. Read more
The first thing that caught my eye at the Royal Catch Bar & Grill was the row of glass dispensers filled with infused Svedka vodkas. Pineapple, cucumber, watermelon, and cherry mingled with vodka, ready for use in sweet cocktails. But there were also infusions I had never seen before: B… Read more
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. — The largest swim-up bar at the Lake (and maybe the country, but they can't say that officially) has opened, at Regalia Hotel & Conference Center on Horseshoe Bend. Read more
I have been a U.S. Coast Guard licensed captain at Lake of the Ozarks for going on my 3rd year. In that short time, I have learned that boat charters at the Lake are about more than just driving a boat. I am navigator (nobody knows where they are), tour guide, and entertainer. It is my job t… Read more
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — The Lake of the Ozarks' oldest known hotel has been purchased with the intent of turning it into premier vacation rental condos and an upscale, locally-sourced lakeside restaurant. Read more
There's a new place at Lake of the Ozarks where juice and health come together. Read more
Everyone scrambles to make plans for weekends at the Lake: local grocery stores are bustling and party preparations abound. But while some stock their shelves with dozens of ingredients for Pinterest-fail cocktails, Canadian Mist is leaning into what they're calling the "red cup cocktail" — … Read more
