JB Hook's Restaurant

JB Hook's loves sharing news and information about fun events in the lake area that our guests might enjoy, especially when they happen near our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant . It's even nicer when those events take place in the name of a worthy cause. Right up the street from us on Saturday, August 4, 2018, The Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will take place below Bagnell Dam.  The Duck Drop This family fun event is enjoyable for all ages. Thousands of rubber duckies will be dropped from helicopters into the Osage River below Bagnell Dam. For just $5, you can "adopt" one of those ducks to call your own. Better yet, "adopt" an entire flock and increase your chances of winning the grand prize! The first duck to cross the finish line after they have all been dropped will win $5,000! The 2nd place duck will earn $1,000 cash, and 3rd place will receive a $500 Woods Shopping Card. In addition to those winners, 8 random ducks will also be pulled f...

Happy Hour is defined as a period of the day when drinks are sold at reduced prices in a bar or restaurant. We do that at JB Hook's , but we go a step further and also offer a long list of delicious appetizers at not only a reduced price but HALF-PRICE! Great drink specials, amazing food at a huge discount, and even some incredible live music are all key ingredients to making this time at our bar the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks .  The Half-Price Appetizers A popular feature of our extended Happy Hour is the long list of fantastic appetizers that are available in the bar area. These aren't skimpy portions toned down for a special price, but rather full appetizer servings of these exquisite dishes created by the talented chefs of JB Hook's. French Dip Sliders Delicious, thinly sliced. slow roasted beef cooked to perfection stacked between toasted Hawaiian Buns and topped with Swiss cheese. Served with Au Jus. Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos Fresh jalapenos s...

We're getting into the hottest days of the year, the "Dog Days of Summer" as they call it. You can beat the heat at JB Hook's by dining in the air conditioning while still being able to enjoy that magnificent 14-mile panoramic view of the lake. If you need a bit more cooling off than that, one of our refreshing Ice Cream Drinks from the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks is just the thing to do the trick!  We have a fully stocked bar which allows our creative bartenders to mix up nearly anything under the sun. Add to that the vanilla soft serve ice cream machine that our mixologists have access to, and there are all kinds of delicious, frozen possibilities! Whether you're looking for a scrumptious drink to cool you off or a bit of dessert with a kick after your meal at our Lake of the Ozarks fine dining restaurant , the following ice cream cocktails from our drink menu are exactly what you need!  Brandy Alexander Vanilla Ice Cream blended with Brandy and ...

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...

Our restaurant is not only home to the most delicious food and drinks in the lake area, but it also houses the best view of the Lake of the Ozarks for you to enjoy while you dine. The lake itself is gorgeous, and those evening sunsets are absolutely breathtaking. On holiday weekends you can also see many different fireworks displays from JB Hook's , so it's even more exciting than usual. 4th of July Fireworks Many of the big fireworks displays that can be seen nicely from our Lake of the Ozarks seafood & steak restaurant will be happening on Wednesday, July 4. Since Independence Day falls in the middle of the week this year, we wouldn't be surprised to see fireworks displays going off on a few additional evenings too. The uninterrupted 14-mile panoramic view from JB Hook's is visible from every seat in the main dining room and our special event room, many of the tables in the bar, and of course, from our covered outdoor patio. When the fireworks begin, we ...

Sometimes it can be a little intimidating trying out a new restaurant. Online reviews are a wonderful tool for finding out whether a place is worth spending your time and money. Our guests are very good about sharing their experiences at our Lake of the Ozarks seafood & steak restaurant on many different online review sites. Here is what some of our most recent guests had to say about their time at JB Hook's .  " Great service. Servers act like they like their jobs! Appetizers are amazing! We have happy hour appetizers for dinner frequently. At half price, we can have quite a variety. We always take our out-of-town visitors to JB Hooks! " ~Terry Hall, Google review " Our first time to JB Hooks, and it was fabulous! The friendly hostess was welcoming, she smiled, made eye contact and happily passed along our request for a window seat. Which was granted! (We lucked out on our timing). We enjoyed one of the most spectacular sunsets we’ve ever seen!!! Our wa...

Did you know that this Friday is National Take Back the Lunch Break Day?  In today's busy world it has become more common for people to eat a quick lunch at their desk while they catch up on work.  This trend has affected employee morale and well-being, which causes employees to be less productive.  Studies have shown that employees who take lunch breaks are more efficient at work and more satisfied with their jobs.  So, on the third Friday of every June, employees are encouraged to take a break, get out of the office, and enjoy one of the many lunch restaurants the Lake of the Ozarks has to offer.  What better place to relax and enjoy great food than  JB Hooks ? The Lake of the Ozark's best steak and seafood restaurant doesn't just serve delicious dinner, we also feature an amazing lunch menu.  And even better than a tasty a lunch, is a great lunch deal.  We feature the best lunch specials at the Lake of the Ozarks every day from 11am-4...