JB Hook's Restaurant

Tomorrow - March 27th - is International Whisk(e)y Day! If you are a fan of this distilled alcoholic beverage, then today's blog is just for you! JB Hook's is a fan of whisky and we have some of the best whisky at the Lake of the Ozarks . Keep reading to learn all about this international celebration and how you can celebrate at JB Hook's .   History of Whisk(e)y Day The first International Whisk(e)y Day was in 2009 in the northern Netherlands as part of the Whiskey Day Festival. March 27th was selected as the date because it is the birthday of a famous author who wrote several books about both whisky and beer. If you're wondering what the purpose of the "e" in parentheses is, it's to support countries that spell the famous beverage "whiskey" instead of "whisky". These countries include Scotland, Canada, and Japan. Ireland and the United States of America spell it without an "e".  How is Whisky Made?  Whisky can be made from ...

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...

National Wine Day falls on May 25, 2019. It's a wonderful time to learn more about this delicious beverage and maybe even look for a few new ones to try. JB Hook's offers an extensive wine selection from behind the bar at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . We would be happy to help you to explore the many possibilities. House Recipe Sangria We highly suggest trying our very own house recipe Sangria when you dine at JB Hook's. It's a very popular favorite among our repeat guests. This carefully cultivated, magnificent blend is available as a White Peach Sangria and a Red Sangria, and it's also a part of our extended Happy Hour drink specials in the bar area. You will also find a wide variety of wines both by the glass and by the bottle. For anyone new to drinking wine, we've included some basic descriptions of the different types you can enjoy. The descriptions are very general because depending on what region a particular type of wine co...

Not only is it a busy weekend here in the lake area with the Magic Dragon Car Show happening up the street from JB Hook's and the Spring Harbor Hop cruising back and forth below us on the water, but there's also more! Saturday, May 4, the Kentucky Derby will be broadcast on our TVs in the piano bar and on Sunday, May 5, according to the calendar, it's Cinco de Mayo. (Margaritas anyone?) In today's blog, our Lake of the Ozarks bar has a few drink ideas that pair perfectly with all of these events and celebrations. The Kentucky Derby This year will mark the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby. Fine thoroughbreds will compete for the crown and everyone watching will be donning their finest and sipping classic Southern cocktails. Kentucky bourbon seems like the perfect drink to enjoy while watching the race and JB Hook's has a couple of signature bourbon cocktails that you're going to love. Kentucky Bourbon Smash Four Roses Bourbon, fresh sour, and a spla...

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...

After a delicious meal at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant , if you've managed to save a little room, you might enjoy a tasty after-dinner cocktail. This time of year the weather can really go either way, pleasant or a bit chilly, so both hot and cold drinks can be very pleasing. No matter which you're in the mood for, the talented bartenders at JB Hook's can pour you something perfect. We have an extensive after-dinner drink menu, featuring single spirits and mixed cocktails. You will find savory hot coffee drinks and scrumptious concoctions made with ice cream, or you may prefer to enjoy a nice Port Wine, Cognac, Single Malt Scotch, Cappuccino , or Espresso . If you go the cocktail route, we offer a nice selection of both hot and cold drinks. It may be a personal preference, the current weather outside may influence your decision, or the fantastic drink recipes below may be what help you make a decision. Of course, the more often you come back, the mor...

There is a wonderful variety of delicious drinks available from the bar at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . Among these is the popular classic cocktail - the Moscow Mule. In addition to the original recipe, our bartenders here at JB Hook's have also come up with a few delightful variations. Mule Drinks at JB Hook's We offer quite a few delicious Mule cocktail choices to enjoy along with your meal or on its own while you listen to live music in our bar area. These are not a part of our Happy Hour drink specials, but they do pair nicely with those half-price Happy Hour appetizers. The New Mule Absolut Lime, fresh lime juice, and Gosling's Ginger Beer Strawberry Mule Absolut Vodka, strawberry puree, fresh mint, fresh lime juice, and Gosling's Ginger Beer Johnny Green Apple Mule Effen Green Apple Vodka, fresh lime juice, and Gosling's Ginger Beer Black Cherry Mule Effen Black Cherry Vodka, fresh lime juice, and Gosling's Ginger Be...

The best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks takes place in the bar area of JB Hook's . It includes excellent drink specials, as you'd expect, and a LOT more. You also have the chance to enjoy incredibly talented musicians, a great group of people to meet, and delicious appetizers that are half their regular price! What more could you ask for? JB Hook's Happy Hour Our Happy Hour days and times change slightly seasonally, so depending on what time of year you'll be joining us,  you may want to check the website for current times before you come in . Right now and for the next month or two, our Happy Hour specials are available in the bar area every Monday-Friday from 3-8 pm and all day on Sundays. To raise your spirits and quench your thirst, we offer amazing drink specials. These are extended to our well drinks and house wines, including our famous homemade red and white Sangrias.   Half-Price Appetizers More than likely you'll want a bite to eat to...

One extremely popular cocktail (that we just so happen to be serving for only $3 on St. Patrick's Day this year at JB Hook's ) is the Bloody Mary. In addition to vodka, it's full of veggies and tastes great with any meal, especially brunch. Our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant got a bit curious about the origin of this classic cocktail, and here is what we discovered.  Bloody Mary History As with most popular food and beverage creations, more than one person has tried to lay claim to inventing the Bloody Mary. One of these tales may be true, or quite possibly a mixture of all of them tells the real tale.  The first story says that Fernand Petiot came up with the recipe in 1921. He was working at a bar in Paris called the New York Bar, later to become Harry's New York Bar, which was frequently visited by American expatriates, including Ernest Hemingway. It was also a popular spot for Russians that had escaped the Russian Revolution. This bar was known fo...