JB Hook's Restaurant

Noodles make for a delicious and satisfying meal! There is a reason pasta is considered a comfort food. At JB Hook's , we take our pasta very seriously and bring you only the best dishes for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Whether it's a traditional fettucine or a unique dish with lobster and asparagus, you can find something to fit your tastes perfectly at JB Hook's ! Keep reading to learn more about our pasta menu as well as different types of pasta in general and fun facts about noodles you may not know! JB Hook's Pasta Menu Our pasta entrees are served with a choice of salad or soup. Salads  - Mayfair, Caesar, Greek, Gregory's salad or Classic BLT Wedge Salad.  Soups  - French Onion, Salmon Bisque or Soup Du Jour.  Lobster Pasta Slipper lobster tails sautéed with Cremini mushrooms, asparagus & fresh basil tossed with penne pasta in a garlic cream marinara. Fettuccine Alfredo Fettuccine pasta tossed in a classic cream, butter, garlic & parmesan cheese s...

It's National Noodle Month, and JB Hook's is excited to share some fun noodle knowledge and our delicious pasta menu. We are the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and that absolutely includes our several amazing pasta dinners. Read on to learn more about pasta at JB Hook's and the fun different kinds of noodles you can try! Fun Noodle Facts Noodles are fun and a delicious base for several different types of cuisine. Check out some of these interesting facts about noodles... While they are relatively cheap now, in ages past, noodles were considered a luxury.  Slurping is actually considered polite in some countries like Japan! There is a National Pasta Association that created the celebration of National Noodle Month. Ramen seems like an American staple, but instant ramen was actually invented in Japan.  Noodles can be made from several different ingredients including wheat, rice, eggs, chickpeas, and even lentils. Popular Types of Noodles ...

Comfort foods are delicious dishes that somehow make us feel warm and happy like no other food can. JB Hook's has not only the best fine dining at the Lake of the Ozarks but also some of the best comfort food dishes. One of the most popular comfort foods seems to be pasta. Whether its the nostalgic spaghetti and meatballs or a fancy dish of carbonara, pasta is a filling, comforting favorite time and time again. Read on to learn more about the science of comfort foods and why JB Hook's is the best choice when you're looking for that comforting pick-me-up. Comfort Food Science There is actually some science behind why we crave "comfort foods" so much. Typically comfort foods are identified as items like baked goods, bread, pasta, potatoes, etc. These foods are higher in carbohydrates and fats, which are ingredients that can activate the reward system in our brains. In fact, the pleasing flavor of these foods can activate the portion of our brain that is a...

We are truly in the midst of winter weather. The cold temperatures outside make you yearn for hot, comforting foods to warm you up. A great big bowl of delicious pasta from our fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is just the thing to do the trick!  A scrumptious bowl full of steaming hot pasta from JB Hook's covered in a savory sauce and accompanied by fresh, hearty ingredients such as mushrooms, asparagus, beef tips, and more is enough to make anyone feel all warm and cozy inside. Pasta is an incredible comfort food that really hits the spot. Did You Know... Anyone that has had the pleasure of dining on an irresistible plateful of our pasta already knows about the savory flavors and comforting feeling it provides. Here are a few fun facts that you may not already know about pasta.  One reason that eating pasta is so comforting is that it actually makes you feel happier when you eat it. This is because the carbohydrates it contains increase...

We are still technically in the summer season, but the nights are already getting colder, and fall is only a couple of weeks away. This has everyone at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant yearning for filling comfort foods to bring about a scrumptious inner warmth. One food that does just that is pasta, and here at JB Hook's , we've got some amazing pasta dishes especially for you.  A delicious bowl full of hot, steaming pasta, covered in a savory sauce, accompanied by fresh, hearty ingredients such as mushrooms, asparagus, beef tips, and more is enough to make anyone feel all warm and cozy inside. Pasta is an incredible comfort food that really hits the spot, plus the carbohydrates in it give you a slow release of energy to keep you going all day long.  Pasta Fun Facts Those things you already know if you've ever had the joy of eating pasta. Here are a few fun facts that you may not have heard before.   One reason that eating pasta is so comf...