JB Hook's Restaurant

With the Shootout wrapping up this last weekend we know that Fall is right around the corner. With fall comes the holidays and we are the perfect place to indulge yourself with the  best fine dining at the Lake of the Ozarks . Whether you want to get out for the night with the girls, family get togethers, or have a high-end meal with your significant other,  JB Hook's  is here to help you treat yourself... just because!  Delicious Seafood  JB Hook's has the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our menu is extensive and there is something for everyone. In fact, we've been rated the  number one restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks  according to Trip Advisor!  Come visit us to enjoy the best lobster you've ever tasted, savor succulent seafood appetizers, or try fresh selections from our raw bar - like Oysters on the Half Shell.  Indulge in Desert Not only does  JB Hook's  have great deserts like cheesecake and crème brûlée, but...

Find out why we have the   best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks  with our one pound of North Australian lobster tail, and our Alaskan King Crab Legs!  Let's take an even  closer look at the many fantastic dining options we have in store for you every evening after 5 pm. Every seat in the main dining room has access to JB Hook's unbelievable 14-mile panoramic view of the Lake of the Ozarks. It's simply beautiful in the sunlight, but when you time your dinner just right, you will have the pleasure of seeing one of the most amazing sunsets of your entire life. Reservations aren't required, but they are suggested. You can  make a reservation online  directly through our website or call the restaurant at  (573) 365-3255 . In addition to nightly specials created by our talented chef, here are the seafood choices you will find on our dinner menu. Ocean & Freshwater Fish Menu  All of our entrees are served with your choice of a salad (Mayfair, Caesa...

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...

JB Hook's Lobster is a delicious, legendary meal! One look at a plate of succulent lobster tail, and we know your mouth will be watering. We do have the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks after all ! But how much do you really know about our crustacean friends? Read on to learn all about the lobster's interesting history and some delicious facts. History of the Lobster Lobster was not always the crave-inducing dish that it is today. In fact, lobsters didn't gain popularity until the 19th century. They used to be incredibly difficult to transport without spoiling before they reached their final destination.  For that reason, lobster was originally considered a food primarily eaten by those in poverty. In fact, many people preferred to never eat lobster - including prison inmates who used to be served lobster on a regular basis. How incredible is that!  An advance in technology changed all of that with a new kind of ship that allowed lobsters to be ke...

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...

It's no surprise that one of the most popular items on our menu of the best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks is lobster. Not only is this ocean dwelling animal delicious, but there are quite a few interesting facts about lobsters that are not common knowledge for most people. Just in case you are looking for some compelling dinner conversation the next time you dine at JB Hook's , here are some of those fun facts. #1 - Although considered a delicacy today, lobster was once so plentiful that it was regularly eaten by paupers. So often, in fact, that they had enough to become sick of it! They even fed lobster to their livestock because there was so much of it. #2 - Lobsters actually enjoy eating much of the same seafood that we eat, like clams, crabs, and occasionally even other lobsters! #3 - This particular crustacean can be found in many different colors besides the red we are used to. Some are blue, blue-green, yellow, and others are even two-toned. They turn re...

Picture this, the waiter at JB Hook's glides through the room with a tray of exceptional looking ocean fish and steak and your mouth begins to water. What do you do? If you're like most of our customers, you ask your waiter, "What was that and how soon can I have it in front of me?"  The way food looks on a plate is what tempts our eyes and makes us want to taste it and it's no surprise that the immaculate entrees at JB Hook's, the lakes premier fine dining restaurant  are no exception. Food presentation is just as essential to the success of a dish as its taste and flavor and the chef at JB Hook's creates each flavorful dish with that in mind. Learn more about food presentation, why it's important and view some of the mouthwatering menu selections and see for yourself! Why Food Presentation is Important The visual presentation of food is part of what makes fine dining exceptional. From the presentation of the appetizer to capping the meal off wi...

Our customers expect only the very best seafood at the Lake of the Ozarks when they visit us at JB Hook's Great Ocean Fish and Steaks Restaurant.  One of the favorites from the menu is our delicious lobster.  We thought it might be fun to learn a little bit about these wonderful creatures, and here is what we discovered.      1. They were once so plentiful, that paupers regularly ate lobster.  Some so often that they became sick of it!  They were so common that they were even fed to livestock. 2.   Lobsters enjoy eating much of the same seafood that we do, like clams, crabs, and occasionally other lobsters! 3.  They  come in many different colors, including blue, blue-green, yellow, and some are even two-toned.  They turn red once they are cooked.   4. A lobster's nervous system is similar to that of grasshoppers and ants, so that is why you will sometimes hear people refer to them as "bugs." 5. Some...