Tropical Lakefront Dining? It’s Franky & Louie’s At Lake Of The Ozarks!

Palm trees & giant oaks, a sandy beach & fresh water… is this Key West, or the Ozarks? It’s both: it’s Franky & Louie’s on Lake of the Ozarks!

Located at 1028 Deer Valley Road in Sunrise Beach, or Mile Marker 10 by water, Franky & Louie’s offers an experience unlike anything else in the area. Inside there’s ample seating, with a mix of table seats and bar seating, but there’s so much going on outside, you’ll likely want to take the opportunity to soak up the sun and sand.

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This “Key West of the Midwest” boasts an outdoor beachfront dining area and covered bar, along with a private beach and swimming area, as well as a dock with room for over 20 boats. It’s truly a slice of the tropics right here at the Lake. The outdoor portion of the restaurant also features a spacious covered performance area where live music and events happen seven days a week, May through September.

And in keeping with the ambiance, the menu features tropical twists on bar and grill favorites, along with pizzas, beers, slushes and cocktails.

Check out the menu.

Here are a few suggestions for your visit:

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To Eat

Buffalo Chicken Pizza

The most popular pie on the menu, and for good reason. House made buffalo cream cheese serves as the sauce base, topped with chicken, cheese, red onion and a drizzle of ranch and buffalo sauce. This pie hits all the notes of buffalo chicken, with the gooey goodness of pizza, and a crust that’s just right: not too thin, not too thick.

Tuna Steak Sandwich

Seared tuna steak gets a light crunch from multicolored sesame seeds, served with cucumbers, tomatoes, pickled carrots and cabbage, with a hit of wasabi aioli that adds a little heat. Along with the citrus slaw as a side, this tuna steak is hearty, but won’t leave you feeling heavy or sluggish, making it an ideal selection for dining beachside during those hot summer days.

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The John Wayne Burger

Named for one of the most beloved cowboys of the silver stage, this burger is loaded with flavor and a little sweetness from the barbecue sauce. A hint of smoke from the crispy bacon strips and crispy onion straws add texture and a slight zing. Get it with the fries, which are cooked until golden and lightly seasoned.

Steak Kabob

Tender morsels of grilled steak, onion, multi-colored bell pepper and pineapple are tossed in a teriyaki bourbon glaze, and plated on a bed of rice. Served without the kabob stick so you can dig right in and enjoy every bite.

Buffalo Chicken Rangoon

Crispy on the outside with a melty, slightly spicy inside, this shareable dish contains all the yumminess of buffalo chicken wings, delivered in a less messy, but equally tasty manner. Grilled chicken and a dreamy blend of cream cheese and buffalo sauce are fried in wonton wrappers, served with a side of ranch.

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To Drink

Pain in the A$$

Sweet, with just the right amount of tropical flavors from the piña colada, along with fruity notes from the rum runner, this is perfect for sipping lakeside.

Lake Water

One of the Lake’s most iconic cocktails, the drink’s gradient blue and green hue brings visual appeal, while the pineapple and coconut flavors are sweet and balanced.