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Celebrate National Seafood Month with Us!

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National Seafood Month is October! If you've gone all month without enjoying the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks , you need to come visit JB Hook's and take advantage of our award-winning food! We are also serving up some fun facts about seafood and sea creatures in today's blog. Keep reading to learn more, and come visit us for a meal you won't soon forget! Seafood Trivia Almost everyone loves delicious stuffed lobster tail, but many may not know these 10 interesting pieces of trivia about seafood. Read on to learn more! Mahi Mahi used to be called dolphinfish because they swim alongside boats like dolphins. Ahi Tuna can weigh up to 300 pounds! Lobster shells can be used to create biodegradable golf balls. Not all oysters can produce pearls. Lobsters can be more than just red, including blue, yellow, green, and white. Fish are full of healthy Omega-3 Fatty Acids, especially salmon, tuna, trout, and herring. Lobsters' two claws are different sizes and serve ...

Cozy Up at JB Hook's with Tasty Comfort Foods

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With fall officially in full swing, we have had a lot of cloudy, rainy days in the past few weeks. If you're feeling glum about the weather, JB Hook's has the perfect thing to help perk you up! Come to the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks to indulge in some soul-warming comfort foods that our guests can't seem to get enough of. Keep reading to check it out and learn more! The Best Comfort Food - Pasta! Pasta is definitely a fan favorite. When you're looking for a comforting meal on a chilly dull day, pasta could be the perfect choice! Pasta's high carbohydrate content may mean it's not the healthiest selection, but it does mean that our brains will probably feel happier after eating it. The delicious flavors and heartiness of the dish make it a no-brainer for a gloomy week like this one. Find your favorite JB Hook's pasta dish below and come in to order your own ultimate comfort dish! JB Hook's Pasta  Dishes Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine pasta...

Best Wine List at the Lake!

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As the best fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , JB Hook's has a great wine list to pair with our legendary food. Sangria, red, white... We have the best of everything to make your night even more special and enjoyable. You can enjoy our wines by the glass or by the bottle. Keep reading today's blog to see some of our great wine selections and to learn a little bit about each kind of wine and what flavors to expect. You can also view a more extensive wine list on our website , as well as other signature drinks you're sure to love! RED WINES Cabernet Sauvignon This full-bodied wine with herbal notes tastes better when paired with a meal, and it goes particularly well with red meat. The older the wine, the richer the flavor.  Central Valley, Chile, "Concha Y Toro" Casillero del Diablo Sonoma County, Rodney Strong California, "Private Selection" Robert Mondavi Merlot It is known for being soft, ripe, elegant, and quite easy to drink. It pairs...

Best Place to Eat in the "Off-Season"!

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Spring and summer are some of the more popular months to visit the Lake of the Ozarks, but those are not the only great times of year to be here! Fall and winter are gorgeous seasons to visit the Lake. Quieter waters, less traffic, gorgeous fall scenery... What's not to love! JB Hook's is the best year-round restaurant at the lake , so we know how wonderful every season truly is. Keep reading to find out why we're the best and why you should come visit us this fall and winter!  Happy Hour Every Day That's right... Every. Day. JB Hook's is not one to put a limit on happiness. Enjoy Happy Hour every day from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Half-priced drinks and appetizers make for the perfect afternoon out with friends. Appetizers at JB Hook's go beyond the traditional chips and dip you see at most places. Enjoy Ahi Tuna, Reuben Eggrolls, Smoked Salmon Baguettes, and so much more. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, enjoy the extra special treat of our Happy Hour Shrimp and Oyster B...

JB Hook's & the Lake of the Ozarks in Fall

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It's officially fall, and JB Hook's is the place to be! The Lake of the Ozarks is a gorgeous place to spend every season, but fall is often a favorite for people who live at the lake full-time. The cooler weather, award-winning fall colors, gorgeous lake scenes, and less traffic are all great plusses of the autumn season. Come visit the Lake this fall and spend time at the best year-round restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Keep reading to learn about the Lake and JB Hook's in the fall.  Breathtaking Scenery The leaves will soon begin changing, which means that breathtaking scenery outside the windows of our Lake of the Ozarks lake view restaurant will take on a new beauty for you to enjoy. The weather generally stays nice enough in autumn that you can still have your lunch or an afternoon cocktail on our JB Hook's covered outdoor patio overlooking the lake. Even if there's too much of a chill in the air, the floor-to-ceiling windows in our restaurant allow y...