JB Hook's Restaurant

Did you know that September 25th is National Lobster Day? Here at JB Hook's , we are so excited about this holiday! Not only is the history of lobster as a dish interesting, but it's also a delicious seafood selection. In fact, we have the best lobster at the Lake of the Ozarks , so make sure to celebrate by checking out the rest of this blog and by coming to the restaurant to try for yourself! What is a Lobster's Natural Habitat? Lobsters typically hide under rocks or in tight spaces on the ocean floor. They aren't particular about the type of ground in which they live - sand, rock, or mud.  Their diet consists of both plants and meat such as fish, mollusks, and worms. A somewhat frightening fact about lobsters is that they can resort to cannibalism when they are in captivity.  You may have had the chance to observe a lobster in a clear tank and noticed that they move by walking, as one would guess. However, if a lobster is trying to get away from a predator, they swim...

This Saturday, June 15, 2019, is National Lobster Day. Here at JB Hook's , we know a few things about lobster including the most delicious ways to prepare and serve it! Our chef is an expert at creating the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks and our lobster dishes are some of the most popular on the menu. Lobster at JB Hook's  There are quite a few different ways to get your lobster cravings satisfied at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . Here's a quick peek at a few of them. Australian Lobster Tail One pound of North Australian lobster tail. Steak & Australian Lobster One pound of North Australian lobster tail served with a 6-oz filet mignon.  Hook's Stuffed Lobster Tail Our signature 1-pound AustralianlLobster tail stuffed with Alaskan King Crab, fresh herbs, and panko breadcrumbs. It is oven-broiled and served with pan-seared day boat sea scallops and Gulf shrimp in a classic scampi sauce. Lobster Pasta Slipper lobster tails s...

Happy National Lobster Day! Those of you that follow food holidays might be thinking, "Hey, that's supposed to happen on June 15!" and actually, you wouldn't be wrong. Apparently, lobster is so amazing that it has earned itself 2 different days of celebration each year! Here at JB Hook's , we sort of celebrate it every day of the year by serving the best lobster at the Lake of the Ozarks on our regular menu. Here is a look at how this delicious seafood ended up with more than one nationally recognized holiday. New England Wants More In 2015, two senators from Maine lobbied to have the official National Lobster Day moved from June 15 to September 25. They claimed that the change was needed because it "underscores the significant role that lobsters play in supporting the economies of coastal communities across the country." You see, September 25 falls during New England's peak harvesting season for lobster. This is when the supply is highest, wh...