Eats!
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.
Tucker's Shuckers has fast become a favorite for top-notch dining on The Strip. Here's a taste of three dishes you'll want to consider next time you go...
Come hungry. Bear Bottom Resort’s Nachos are a volcano of goodness – the kind boaters might crave spontaneously while hanging out on a dock, forcing a boat ride to the 38MM.
It's easy to make food taste good when you've got a cold drink and Lake view. But at Franky & Louie's Beachfront Bar & Grill on the 10 Mile Marker, the food actually tastes good, too.
When you order shrimp at a restaurant, it’s tempting to expect something on the average-to-smallish scale. But with Paradise’s Baja Shrimp Bowl, these are no wimpy shrimpies!
Enjoy a taste of JB Hook from the comfort of your own home? Try your hand at Chef Bill Ferguson's Sweet Vermouth Florentine Sauce for Scallops Rockefeller.
At The Trophy Room, Executive Chef Andy Raynor puts his own unique stamp on the menu, especially for daily specials. Among them: the Korean-Style Chilean Sea Bass.
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.
“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.
Val’s Country Cookin’ and Sassy Servers feels like home.
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!
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 bar…
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.
Restaurant News
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
These aren't just plain ole' cocktails. Tucker's Shuckers bartender Tommy Taylor is mixing up sweet and savory classics, but with a spicy kick, at the hotspot on The Strip. Read more
Tucker's Shuckers has fast become a favorite for top-notch dining on The Strip. Here's a taste of three dishes you'll want to consider next time you go... Read more
Open-air seating on a deck above Bagnell Dam Boulevard at Tucker’s Shuckers Oyster and Tap is just the view George Tucker had in mind when he began working on the new restaurant on The Strip in 2015. Read more
You don't have to be Sonny Crockett to dig this Lakeside staple. Read more
Come hungry. Bear Bottom Resort’s Nachos are a volcano of goodness – the kind boaters might crave spontaneously while hanging out on a dock, forcing a boat ride to the 38MM. Read more
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. Read more
It's easy to make food taste good when you've got a cold drink and Lake view. But at Franky & Louie's Beachfront Bar & Grill on the 10 Mile Marker, the food actually tastes good, too. Read more
Franky & Louie's owner and manager Ryan Sinclair says his Lakefront restaurant/bar at the 10 Mile Marker brings “Key West to the Midwest,” with Key-West inspired fresh flavors, palapas, and colors from the Caribbean. Read more
White sand beaches and an enclosed pool for wading and splashing make Franky and Louie’s a place to play: a place for boaters—families of all ages—to enjoy great fun, food, and drinks. Owner and manager Ryan Sinclair says Franky and Louie’s brings “Key West to the Midwest,” with Key-West ins… Read more
When you order shrimp at a restaurant, it’s tempting to expect something on the average-to-smallish scale. But with Paradise’s Baja Shrimp Bowl, these are no wimpy shrimpies! Read more
Sipping a frozen drink, enjoying a summer sunset over the Lake... that sounds like Paradise! Read more
I’ve been to Paradise Bar and Grill with friends a handful of times over the years and have always thoroughly enjoyed myself. They frequently provide live music, and the friendly staff, three bar areas, and energetic atmosphere ensure that nighttime patrons have a great time. However, the mi… Read more
Memorial Weekend marks the opening of most bars and restaurants around the Lake of the Ozarks. Here's a list of who's open to help you plan your best weekend yet! Use LakeExpo.com's Live Music guide to help you plan when and where you want to go to make the most of your long weekend. Read more
In honor of an exciting weekend ahead – the unofficial start to the boating season with Harbor Hop – here's everything you need to know about your favorite places to eat and drink around the Lake. Check our Live Music guide and you've got a recipe for the perfect weekend! Read more
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 drink menus, new live music line-ups and new decor at some of your favorite Lake of the Ozarks hot spots. Read more
This one makes the short list. Read more
Looking for the best places to eat at the Lake? Look no further! Read more
