JB Hook's Restaurant

JB Hook's is the number one restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks with an extensive wine list and delicious menu options. While all of our food and wines are delicious, pairing the right wine with your meal can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your meal. If you choose a wine that doesn't pair well with your meal, the tannins could interact with your food and give you an overall sour or bitter taste. Today, we're just dipping our toes into the basics wine pairings. Keep reading to find out what wine to order with your next dish at JB Hook's ! Dry White  Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio Dry white wines tend to go best with fresh and roasted vegetables, starches, and fish. Order a dry white with JB Hook's Alaskan King Crab Legs, one and a half pounds of boiled Alaskan King Crab, served with drawn butter. Complete your meal with a fresh side salad and mashed or baked potatoes as a side. Sweet White  Moscato Riesling Soft and hard cheeses, cured meats, and swe...

JB Hook's menu selections are delicious on their own, but when you pair the perfect wine with your dinner, it becomes even better! Check out the extensive wine list below and ask your server what they recommend with your favorite dish from JB Hook's !  WHITE WINES BY THE GLASS California Vintners Reserve Kendall Jackson Chardonnay Oak Knoll, Carneros & Roussanne " The Snitch" by Prisoner Wine Company Chardonnay Russian River, Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Maipo Valley, Chile Hara's de Pirque Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, New Zealand Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc California, Estancia Pinot Grigio Venetian, Italy LaFiera Pinot Grigio Washington State, Kung Fu Girl Riesling Germany, Relax Riesling California, Quady Electra Moscato House-made Peach Sangria Sweet white Gekkeikan Traditional Sake Served hot or cold Gekkeikan Pineapple or Blueberry Sake RED WINES BY THE GLASS Central Valley, Chile, "Concha Y Toro" Casillero del Diablo Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Co...

June 12th is the official National Rosé Day in the United States! Are you in love with rosé? Then today's blog is for you! JB Hook's is known for our massive selection of delicious white and red wines. What you might not know is that we also have a great selection of rosé wines on our list. Keep reading to learn all about rosé, how they pair, and the menu of rosé wines you can try at JB Hook's !  What is a Rosé?  Rosé wine is not  a mixture of red and white wine! Rosé is actually made with red grapes and comes in varying colors of pink depending on how long the red grape skins have contact with the liquid during the maceration process. In fact, they are only macerated for a few hours to one day, as opposed to the standard one week to one month for red wines.  What Kind of Grape is Used? Some people think that rosé is made from a particular type of grape, but it can actually be made with any kind of red grape. According to usualwines.com , the most common grapes used...

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...

All of our menu items are delicious on their own, but when you pair the perfect wine with your dinner at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant , your dining experience is made even more spectacular. Your server should be able to help you choose a remarkable wine to enjoy alongside your meal at JB Hook's but if you prefer, you can choose from our extensive wine list. Many of our wines are featured here today and more can be found on the wine menu on our website, but be sure to ask about additional choices when you sit down to order. House Recipe Sangria A very popular choice at our Lake of the Ozarks seafood & steak restaurant is our homemade Sangria. We have carefully cultivated a magnificent blend that has become a local favorite, especially during our extended Happy Hour in the bar area. This delicious drink is available as a White Peach Sangria and a Red Sangria. We strongly suggest you give a glass of each one a try! Wine by the Glass You will find a...