JB Hook's Restaurant

The lake area hosted a Mardi Gras pub crawl a few weeks ago, but Fat Tuesday is actually on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, this year. If you aren't going to make the trek to New Orleans to celebrate, join us at JB Hook's for some festive food, drinks, and live music! We've got a few tricks up our sleeve to add a bit of Mardi Gras flair to your evening so you won't be missing out on any of the fun. Festive Live Music We host the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks in our bar area every Monday-Saturday from 5:30-8:30 pm. You can see our calendar for the entire month by visiting the JB Hook's website. This year on Fat Tuesday, the incredible Joe Farrell will be performing his solo show. Joe plays with his band, Joe Farrell & the Continentals, all over the lake area, but occasionally we get him all to ourselves! Fantastic Food Although we don't necessarily specialize in Cajun cuisine and are most known for being the best seafood & steak restau...

Although JB Hook's is well-known for succulent seafood and savory steaks, our chefs are incredible with a wide variety of other foods as well. Chicken is a very popular menu item, and the way the talented people prepare it at our fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will make your taste buds tingle. There are many chicken dishes on both the lunch and dinner menus, and today we'll also be giving you a peek at a couple of fantastic pork dishes as well.  Chicken for Lunch Lunch is served daily in the Sunset Room and our bar area from 11 am-4 pm. When the weather is nice enough, we also open our lovely outdoor covered patio for dining.  Mesquite Smoked Wings This delicious dish can be found the appetizer portion of our lunch menu and is also available as a dinner appetizer as well. These wings are s moked in-house and served with your choice of sauces by either the dozen or half-dozen.  Grilled Chicken Club Grilled chicken piled high...

After a long, hectic day at work, heading to Happy Hour lifts your spirits and helps you transition into your evening more relaxed. Finding the perfect one that fits into your schedule can take some time, but once you experience the extended Happy Hour at JB Hook's , your search will be over! There are lots of different reasons that our many return guests think we have the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks . Here are the top 3 that we hear most often. Half-Price Appetizers Sure, we offer outstanding drink specials during Happy Hour in the bar area, but people tend to enjoy a bite to eat while they are drinking. Not only do we have a special menu just for Happy Hour, but all of the amazing appetizers on that menu are half-price! These aren't just "snacks" either. These plates are all savory and satisfying. Currently, that menu is made up of: Hook's Famous Crunchy Fingers Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Ahi Tuna Tacos Smoked Salmon Baguettes Bam Bam Wra...

Valentine's Day is only a few days away, so if you want to do something memorable for someone special, you'd better get to planning. A central part of those romantic plans should include dinner for two at JB Hook's . Dining at your favorite lake view restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is always a guaranteed hit and it still leaves plenty of time to surprise your sweetheart with more romance throughout the evening. Just in case you need a little help coming up with something to do in addition to making a dinner reservation at JB Hook's, we've got a list of 9 terrific ideas you might enjoy. Plan a Surprise In this case, you just let your date know a time you will pick them up and what to wear. You can make it more exciting by "kidnapping" them from work early. Just let the boss or coworkers know what's up so that it's not a problem. A scavenger hunt is another fun idea to lead your sweetheart to the surprise date. Leave a few clues lying...