JB Hook's Restaurant

Jb Hook's has the best steak at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are excited to share our steak knowledge with you! There are several different kinds of cuts of steak that are all used for different kinds of dishes. Some people will only eat a Filet, while others prefer a New York Strip. Read on to learn the difference between each kind of cut and come try your favorite steak dishes at Hook's!  Steak Cuts Tenderloin or Filet This cut of meat is boneless and is traditionally the most expensive cut of meat. It is taken from under the ribs of the cow. The grain of the meat is fine and the steak itself is small and thick. This is the most tender cut of steak, so it is a very popular choice among restauranteurs and "foodies". The flavor is milder than other cuts as well. New York Strip This cut of meat is also sold boneless and is taken from behind the ribs of the cow. When looking for a good Strip Steak, check for good marbling - or white lines of fat - throug...

Every year on August 13, an incredible cut of steak gets its very own special day - National Filet Mignon Day! This gives you an added reason, besides the amazing taste, to pay a visit to the best steak and seafood restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . You will find the juiciest Filet Mignon on the dinner menu at JB Hook's , plus lots of other savory steak choices throughout the rest of the menu.  Filet Mignon   Beef is made up of many different cuts of meat. The tenderloin that a Filet Mignon is taken from is the most tender cut that seems to melt in your mouth with every bite. You might be interested to know a few fun facts about this particular cut of meat. In French, Filet Mignon means "cute fillet" or "dainty fillet."    Filet Mignon is always beef in America, but in France, it can also refer to pork. The term "Filet Mignon" was first used in William Sydney Porter's 1906 book of short stories titled "The Four Million....

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...

JB Hook's features many different menu items, but the we are most known for having the freshest ocean fish and best steaks at the Lake of the Ozarks . Today we've decided to focus on the "steaks" portion of our incredible menu.  We prepare many different cuts of steak, including filet mignon, Kansas City strip, and prime rib. We also have many surf & turf plates for the people that can't resist ordering our delicious seafood dishes too. In a moment we will list the many choices that you have when it comes to steak at JB Hook's , but first, here are a few fun facts that we thought you might be interested to know.   Steak Facts Most beef is aged before it can be consumed. Filet mignon has no fat to break down, and because it is so lean, it does not have to be aged.  If there has been a drought, the cost of beef rises. If it doesn't rain, the grass that feeds the cows does not grown and forces farmers to buy more feed.  Steak is an exce...