JB Hook's Restaurant

We do our very best every day to provide the best seafood and steak at the Lake of the Ozarks , as well as the best customer service to everyone that walks through our doors. Recently, JB Hook's was honored with 3 Silver Spoon Awards for those efforts! The Lake of the Ozarks Second Home Living Magazine announced the results for their 8th Annual Silver Spoon Awards, and we are very thankful to have been recognized. They give out these awards because, in their own words, " The nation's largest man-made lake abounds with culinary delights! ...they deserve the credit, and you deserve an insider's guide on where to go... " JB Hook's is extremely honored that their editors believe we deserve credit in at least 3 areas: Best Steak & Lobster, Best Seafood, and Best Server - Rick Huntsman.  Best Seafood Restaurant We've been receiving rave reviews about our delicious seafood dishes from happy customers for years. Succulent seafood is featured thr...

Fall is here, and along with the season comes rich colors, crisp weather, and tasty fall flavors. We feature a few of those flavors within some of the signature cocktails at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . This season, when you come to JB Hook's for a savory lunch or dinner, or maybe for our incredible Happy Hour, think about giving one of these delicious fall-flavored drinks a try.  APPLE Autumn is apple-picking season. Fresh-baked apples pies, hot apple cider, and scrumptious caramel apples are all perfect flavors to enjoy on a chilly day. There are lots of different varieties of apples, but the tart taste of a green apple is the flavor that makes our Apple-Tini taste so great.    Apple-Tini - Sour Apple Vodka & Sour Apple Pucker CARAMEL We mentioned caramel apples above as one of the treats that people look forward to this season. Butterscotch is a very similar flavor to caramel, and this particular martini uses it to create an amazing...

Many people only think of the lake area as a place to be between Labor Day and Memorial Day. Those people are missing out on many amazing months when there are still lots of things to do, see, and enjoy. The gorgeous view from our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant as the leaves begin to change color is one of those things. Read on to find out what else you can experience when you are in the lake area in the fall.  photo from www.Funlake.com  Breathtaking Scenery We already mentioned the view from JB Hook's , but it's worth mentioning again! Our 14-mile panoramic view of the lake allows you to take in lots of gorgeous fall colors, as well as that relaxing lake. Often the weather even remains nice enough to sit outside on our covered patio, but if it's not, the floor-to-ceiling windows in the restaurant don't inhibit the view at all. There are many scenic parks with trails to wander all around the lake area, and even a leisurely drive among the trees is a...

We are still technically in the summer season, but the nights are already getting colder, and fall is only a couple of weeks away. This has everyone at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant yearning for filling comfort foods to bring about a scrumptious inner warmth. One food that does just that is pasta, and here at JB Hook's , we've got some amazing pasta dishes especially for you.  A delicious bowl full of hot, steaming pasta, covered in a savory sauce, accompanied by fresh, hearty ingredients such as mushrooms, asparagus, beef tips, and more is enough to make anyone feel all warm and cozy inside. Pasta is an incredible comfort food that really hits the spot, plus the carbohydrates in it give you a slow release of energy to keep you going all day long.  Pasta Fun Facts Those things you already know if you've ever had the joy of eating pasta. Here are a few fun facts that you may not have heard before.   One reason that eating pasta is so comf...

What are you doing this Labor Day Weekend? If you haven't made plans yet, a trip to the Lake of the Ozarks is always a great idea! While you're enjoying your 3-day weekend at the Lake, make sure that you spend some of it at the best find dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks . There are lots of reasons that JB Hook's is a perfect place to visit during the holiday, and here are a few or them.  Tons of Fireworks! We don't personally set off fireworks for Labor Day weekend, but with a 14-mile panoramic view of the lake from every seat in our restaurant, we don't have to! There will be lots of fireworks displays happening all over the lake area Friday-Sunday. (You can find a list of some at www.Funlake.com .) In addition to the businesses putting on shows, lots of locals set off amazing displays of their own too.  JB Hook's has floor-to-ceiling windows in our main dining room for a beautiful, uninterrupted view of the lake. Our Garden Room features la...

The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout brings thousands of spectators to the lake area every year to enjoy some of the fastest boats compete for the title of "Top Gun." The races themselves take place over the weekend, on Saturday & Sunday, August 26 & 27. There are lots of other exciting events happening all week long prior to the races, and one of those is happening just up the street from your favorite seafood & steak restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks !  Shootout on the Strip August 23, 2017 - 5-10 pm JB Hook's is excited that we get to be close to at least some of the Shootout action this year! Everyone in town for the races will get the chance to see what this side of town has to offer, and a visit to our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant will be one of the highlights! The Shootout on the Strip takes place on the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. Racing boats will be lined up on the street, and the road will be blocked off so that you are free to...

It only makes sense that the best fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has an extensive wine selection. There is something special about finding the perfect wine to compliment and enhance the flavors of your meal.  JB Hook's has an extensive wine list that is sure to have something to please everyone. It even includes Signature Wines created specifically for us by Shawnee Bluff Winery & Vineyards!  There are so many choices, it can be intimidating for someone that is just beginning to learn about the different types of wines.  The following introduction to some of the most popular varieties may help your decision, and our servers are always happy to make suggestions when you order. -WHITE WINES- Chardonnay - Quite possibly the most popular white wine, it is an excellent choice to enjoy with fish and chicken dishes. It tends to have a velvety taste, wide-bodied and dry, with rich citrus flavors.   Pinot Grigio - A zesty, refreshing, ligh...