JB Hook's Restaurant

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...

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...