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The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction 2015

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It's time once again to get your tickets for the Signature Chefs Auction in Lake Ozark, MO.  Your favorite seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will be represented, along with many other incredible local restaurants.   JB Hook's is very proud to be a part of this wonderful event.  It is an evening of the most exquisite dishes you have ever tasted combined with a lovely night out, all while raising awareness and money for the March of Dimes .  Signature Chefs Auction 5:30 pm Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Lodge of Four Seasons 315 Four Seasons Drive Lake Ozark, MO 65049 The March of Dimes is an organization that  is dedicated to healthy pregnancies and to giving every baby a healthy start.  It focuses on preventing birth defects and infant mortality.  One main problem area that they target is premature births.  November is Prematurity Awareness Month, and these Signature Chefs Auctions are taking pl...

Fall Fun Around the Lake of the Ozarks

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Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner.  Your favorite seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is conveniently located near lots of fun activities celebrating both of those.  Below you will find a list of family-friendly things to do in the coming days that are close to home.  Pumpkin Patch at Hy-Vee Hallow in Osage Beach Located in the parking lot in front of Hy-Vee, you will find a great family-fun area.  It features a straw bale maze, old fashioned water pump duck races, a corn pit, seesaws, and a hay mountain.  It's a wonderful photo opportunity for catching the kids having all kinds of Fall fun.  You can also purchase your pumpkins, large squash, and mums while you are there.   Mecca Farms in Roach Every  Saturday and Sunday in October  you can spend the day on this lovely farm.  They are open from  10 am - 5 pm .  You will enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, a corn crib, face painting, a smal...

A Tasty Finish to Your Meal - Our After Dinner Drinks

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We talk a lot about the enticing food that is created in our kitchen every day, but there is another area in JB Hooks ocean fish and steaks restaurant that concocts delicious treats for our customers too.  The best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks can be found inside our seafood restaurant.  We have some of the most talented mixologists working for us, and a few of the drinks that they mix up are perfect for finishing an amazing meal.   COFFEE DRINKS Enjoying a coffee after dinner is a popular habit.  Adding a little extra flavor to it makes it an extra-special treat.  Our bartenders can turn a regular cup of black coffee into your new favorite drink.   Irish Coffee Fresh Coffee with Bushmills and Crème De Menthe Millionaire Fresh Coffee with Amaretto, Kahlua, Hazelnut Liqueur, and Irish Cream Fragile Baby Fresh Coffee with Irish Cream and Hazelnut Liqueur Vanilla Mousse Fresh Coffee with Vanilla Vodka and Godiva White Chocolate Liqueur Mexi...

10 Interesting Facts About Shrimp

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In honor of October being National Seafood Month, today we searched and found some interesting facts about shrimp.  The best seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks knows how to serve up the most delicious shrimp dishes once they are caught, but here are a few fun facts about these small crustaceans before they get to us.    1. Shrimp are all born male, then mature into females. 2. They go through 16 different stages of life, from egg to adult.  3. The longest shrimp on record was 16 inches long.  4. There are well over 128 species of shrimp. 5. A mantis shrimp has claws that can break aquarium glass with one incredibly fast and powerful swing. Mantis Shrimp 6. The pistol shrimp's attack is hotter than the surface of the sun and so terribly loud that it can rupture a human ear drum. 7. Without fins, shrimp don't actually swim, but when they do move, they can only go backward. 8. The correct term for raw or uncooked shrimp is...

October is National Seafood Month!

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We love October because it is a month dedicated to one of our very favorite things - SEAFOOD!  October is listed as National Seafood Month, and what better place to celebrate than the best seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks !  With many varieties to choose from, JB Hook's is the perfect spot to enjoy an old favorite or discover a new ocean or freshwater fish dish.  A lot of health benefits come with eating seafood.  It is rich in nutrients, plus a wonderful source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.  Another great thing is that it provides healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and is very low in omega-6 fatty acids, or  "bad fats," that are found in red meat.  Studies have even been done that allow seafood to be categorized as "brain food." JB Hook's has an incredible selection of seafood choices for lunch, Happy Hour, and dinner.  Here are a few ideas of what you can order when you come in.   LUNCH Beginn...