JB Hook's Restaurant

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...

A vacation at the Lake of the Ozarks is full of excitement, nature, incredible food, fun events, and so much more. A trip to the lake area is sure to result in a multitude of happy memories to take home with you afterward, as well as the desire to come back again. In case you have not had the pleasure of taking a trip to this gem in the Midwest yet, JB Hook's has 5 excellent reasons why you should do so soon.  Fun on the Water Perhaps the biggest attraction, literally, is the gorgeous Lake of the Ozarks itself. It covers 54,000 acres, has 1,150 miles of shoreline, and is 92 long miles from end to end.  The lake offers all kinds of exciting possibilities for fun activities on the water, such as boating, jet skiing, water skiing, tubing, swimming, and more. All of that shoreline gives a person many chances to appreciate the serene beauty from a dock, beach, or lake view building too. (Like JB Hook's!)      photos courtesy of Funlake.com...

There is a glorious chill in the air, and our gorgeous lake area scenery will soon be turning from lush green to a rainbow of fall colors. In addition to the spectacular scenery that surrounds us, there are lots of fun events and activities going on for area residents and autumn lake visitors to enjoy.  JB Hook's has gathered a few of these together for you in today's blog. Each one is located only a short trip away from your favorite Lake of the Ozarks seafood restaurant , so you'll be able to join us after the excitement and tell us all about it! Pumpkin Patches All throughout the month of October, you can visit these local pumpkin patches, have a little fun, and pick up some seasonal decor to take home. MECCCA Family Farm - Open Saturdays & Sundays in October from 10 am - 5 pm, they offer family fun activities. Find them at: www.MECCAFarm.com .  Cave Pumpkin Patch - Open Saturdays & Sundays in October, you can find out more about them on their Face...

The wonderful men and women that voluntarily defend our country and everything that it stands for are very important to us. JB Hook's is not alone in the pride we feel for these wonderful Americans. The lake area has a couple of family friendly events this weekend honoring our veterans.  Hot Summer Nights - "Vettes For Veterans" The final Hot Summer Nights for 2016 will be taking place this Friday, September 9 , on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip , just up the road from your favorite Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . According to the event's Facebook page, there are already 76 Corvettes signed up to parade the strip, each carrying a veteran, and they expect to have more signed up before the weekend! This annual patriotic parade will begin at 6 pm, so you will want to make sure you have your spot to watch the parade well before that time. Flags will be passed out to onlookers to wave proudly during during the procession. In addition to the incredibl...

We are lucky enough to live in an area that not only hosts the most fun and exciting events at the Lake of the Ozarks, but many of them are also thrown to benefit very worthy causes. The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop is one of those events, and it takes place right up the road from JB Hook's .  There is something fun for the entire family to enjoy at the Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop. There is a golf tournament on Friday, and Saturday includes a family fun zone and the unbelievable sight of thousands of rubber duckies being dropped into the Osage River below Bagnell Dam.  All of the funds raised remain in the area and are distributed among a long list of local non-profit organizations through the Ozark Coast Kiwanis Organization.  Get Your Duck Drop Tickets! For just $5 you can "adopt" a duck that will race down the Osage River and hopefully be the first to cross the finish line. A helicopter will fly overhead and drop the ducks at noon. First place will receive ...

The award-winning Hot Summer Nights on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip take place on the second Friday of every month, all summer long, right up the road from our Lake of the Ozarks seafood restaurant . There are three more of these incredible events happening this year, including one big 50th anniversary celebration.  Start Your Night With Us JB Hook's is the perfect place to stop before all of the fun on the strip gets started. Visit us for our Friday Happy Hour from 3-7 pm, which includes the talented Mike V. and friends performing, then head on up the street for a blast into the past.  The excitement on the strip begins at 6 pm and generally wraps up around 11 pm. There are activities for the entire family to enjoy, like face painting and magicians, and it's absolutely free to attend. All makes, models, and years of every car, truck, and motorcycle are invited to line up along the strip and show itself off.  You will also experience music and entertainment, s...

Fall is here, and Halloween is just around the corner.  Your favorite seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is conveniently located near lots of fun activities celebrating both of those.  Below you will find a list of family-friendly things to do in the coming days that are close to home.  Pumpkin Patch at Hy-Vee Hallow in Osage Beach Located in the parking lot in front of Hy-Vee, you will find a great family-fun area.  It features a straw bale maze, old fashioned water pump duck races, a corn pit, seesaws, and a hay mountain.  It's a wonderful photo opportunity for catching the kids having all kinds of Fall fun.  You can also purchase your pumpkins, large squash, and mums while you are there.   Mecca Farms in Roach Every  Saturday and Sunday in October  you can spend the day on this lovely farm.  They are open from  10 am - 5 pm .  You will enjoy hayrides, a petting zoo, a corn crib, face painting, a smal...