JB Hook's Restaurant

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...

Who doesn't love a delicious, flavorful, juicy steak? Get the best of the best at JB Hook's - the #1 restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Check out the great steak items on our lunch and dinner menus in the rest of today's blog. You're going to love them all!  Get Steak For Lunch When you simply can't wait until dinner time to enjoy a good steak, join us for lunch and the delicious dishes featured on that menu. Lunch is served daily at JB Hook's from 11:00 am-4:00 pm. Traditional Steak Bites From our appetizer menu, you may begin your dinner with Filet Mignon tips with red onion and peppers, marinated and grilled. Sirloin Bleu A 6-ounce cut sirloin charbroiled then topped with melted bleu cheese and Tobacco onions. Steak Tips Salad Topper We offer 6 incredible salads on our lunch menu, each served with Lavosh crackers and smoked tomato fresh basil cream cheese. You may choose to have steak bites or one of our other meat toppers added to any salad. Black N...

School's out for summer and if you have school-age children, that means you're always on the lookout for something fun to keep them entertained during the break. Dining out is a great way to break up the monotony of your daily routine. Even though JB Hook's can be classified as a fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , that doesn't mean we're stuffy and adults-only! JB Hook's is a wonderful place to bring the entire family for lunch or dinner. Our Kids' Menu We've got a terrific kids menu for the younger family members in your dining group which allows the adults to enjoy a delicious meal that doesn't involve fast food. The terrific choices we offer for children ages 12 and under just may turn them into mini-foodies!  These are kid-approved dishes with our own JB Hook's gourmet touch. Each entree is served with a choice of a side and a bowl of fruit.      Chicken Strips Breast of chicken, breaded and deep-fried.  F...

There are quite a few annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks that are worth making a trip to the area for, and the 31st Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals is definitely one of them. It will be happening just up the street from JB Hook's , which means before, after, and between event activities, you can take a break at our Lake of the Ozarks lake view restaurant and bar !  2019 Magic Dragon Car Show This unique, exciting, and very large car show is happening on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip May 3-5. It showcases all makes, models, and years of cars, trucks, and motorcycles. 1,000 vehicles will be on display, and thousands of people will flock to the lake area to enjoy this family fun event. Admission is free, which is an incredible "price" for an exciting day that is enjoyable for all ages. The Bagnell Dam Strip will be closed to through traffic during show hours. You will be free to roam the streets filled with magnificent vehicles on display. It's ...

The lake area hosted a Mardi Gras pub crawl a few weeks ago, but Fat Tuesday is actually on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, this year. If you aren't going to make the trek to New Orleans to celebrate, join us at JB Hook's for some festive food, drinks, and live music! We've got a few tricks up our sleeve to add a bit of Mardi Gras flair to your evening so you won't be missing out on any of the fun. Festive Live Music We host the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks in our bar area every Monday-Saturday from 5:30-8:30 pm. You can see our calendar for the entire month by visiting the JB Hook's website. This year on Fat Tuesday, the incredible Joe Farrell will be performing his solo show. Joe plays with his band, Joe Farrell & the Continentals, all over the lake area, but occasionally we get him all to ourselves! Fantastic Food Although we don't necessarily specialize in Cajun cuisine and are most known for being the best seafood & steak restau...

We begin the month of February this Friday, which means Valentine's Day is just around the corner. A romantic dinner at our fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks would be a wonderful surprise for your sweetheart and a delicious evening for the both of you. Whether you make your reservation for our special holiday dinner on Thursday, February 14, 2019, or decide to come in on another day during "Valentine's week," JB Hook's is the perfect place to add a bit of romance to your evening. A Special Valentine's Day Dinner Our Lake of the Ozarks steak & seafood restaurant offers an incredible variety of delectable dishes on our dinner menu every day beginning at 5:00 pm. We always have a daily special or two in store for you each evening too. Especially for Valentine's Day, we are planning a delightful surf 'n' turf meal for two. This dinner will include: Steak & Lobster Dinner for 2 A rose for the lady A Chocolate-Covered...

Customer reviews are an excellent way for someone to find out if a particular place is a good fit for them. These same reviews also serve to let our Lake of the Ozarks steak & seafood restaurant know how our guests feel about the experiences they have had at JB Hook's . Here is what a few of our most recent guests had to share.   TripAdvisor Reviews "My wife and I stopped in to have a meal after an afternoon of watching the eagles at Bagnell Dam. The FOOD was tremendous and  service  was GREAT! Bryan was our server. He was on the ball and made us feel so at home. Thank you  Bryan  for making  the visit  there so great, it made our afternoon complete. We will be back!" ~Scott S. "JB Hook's has become a regular stop for my husband & I. However, Bryan treated us both extra special for our anniversary dinner earlier this month. The atmosphere and food  is  always exceptional, too." ~Patti P. "We visited JB Hook'...

Everyone has at least one person on their gift-giving list that is extremely difficult to buy for. It could be because they have everything they need already, or possibly they are a new friend and you're not quite sure what they already have. Instead of picking out some random "stuff" to wrap up, give them the gift of a wonderful experience instead! Here are a few great ideas from JB Hook's on how you can do just that. Gift Cards While some people see gift cards as an easy way out of having to pick a present, if you buy someone a gift card for an experience, it's like gifting them with an adventure! Rather than giving a gift card to a store where they will get more "stuff" to keep track of, pick out a gift card for a place that they can go to and enjoy some time out of the house as a special treat. For example, a gift card to our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant is perfect for anyone that is already of fan of JB Hook's because you ...