Lake Ozark Getaround Guide
Food scene
Best breakfast at The Lake! Get the giant cinnamon roll - totally Insta worthy.
35 locals recommend
Stewart's Restaurant
1260 Bagnell Dam BlvdBest breakfast at The Lake! Get the giant cinnamon roll - totally Insta worthy.
Best Bloody Mary's around. Large portions. Breakfast/lunch. Does not disappoint!
25 locals recommend
Rusty Rooster Cafe
3247 Bagnell Dam BlvdBest Bloody Mary's around. Large portions. Breakfast/lunch. Does not disappoint!
Located minutes from the condo. Waterfront, multi-level dining with nightly live music. Features steaks, seafood, house specialties. On the pricier side. You do see kids here, but we'd call it more of an upscale adult scene.
124 locals recommend
JB Hook's
2260 Bagnell Dam BlvdLocated minutes from the condo. Waterfront, multi-level dining with nightly live music. Features steaks, seafood, house specialties. On the pricier side. You do see kids here, but we'd call it more of an upscale adult scene.
There's something great about this place.
“Best Of” honors for “Best Place to grab a Beer”, “Best Pub”, “Best Sub Sandwiches”, “Silver Spoon Awards For Best Pizza” , Best of Missouri as well as “Certification of Excellence” and a #1 ranking on TripAdvisor for 6 straight years including the coveted TripAdvisor “Traveler’s Award 2021.”
Does not disappoint!
61 locals recommend
Pappos Pizzeria And Pub
4705 Osage Beach PkwyThere's something great about this place.
“Best Of” honors for “Best Place to grab a Beer”, “Best Pub”, “Best Sub Sandwiches”, “Silver Spoon Awards For Best Pizza” , Best of Missouri as well as “Certification of Excellence” and a #1 ranking on TripAdvisor for 6 straight years including the coveted TripAdvisor “Traveler’s Award 2021.”
Does not disappoint!
On the Water
Pirate theme Restaurant is a must see for every pirate – young or old. Large dining room, covered deck or outside patio area while watching the kids play in the sand on one of two beaches. For larger groups and weddings, check out Cannonball Beach. Tons of Lake events, live entertainment, 4 tiki bars - this place is must when at The Lake!
76 locals recommend
Captain Ron's Bar & Grill
82 Aloha LnPirate theme Restaurant is a must see for every pirate – young or old. Large dining room, covered deck or outside patio area while watching the kids play in the sand on one of two beaches. For larger groups and weddings, check out Cannonball Beach. Tons of Lake events, live entertainment, 4 tiki bars - this place is must when at The Lake!
Coconuts offers good food and good fun. Two pools, one adult friendly (over 21) and Bananas Waterpark (admission charge).
Rent a boat by the hour or all day from Aqua Fun Boat Rentals located right on their gas dock.
75 locals recommend
Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar & Grill
15208 Red Hollow RdCoconuts offers good food and good fun. Two pools, one adult friendly (over 21) and Bananas Waterpark (admission charge).
Rent a boat by the hour or all day from Aqua Fun Boat Rentals located right on their gas dock.
American grub, good variety, kids menu, pool, swim-up bar, open year round. Total resort vibe, one of our favorite joints on the water.
140 locals recommend
Redhead Lakeside Grill and Yacht Club
1700 Yacht Club DrAmerican grub, good variety, kids menu, pool, swim-up bar, open year round. Total resort vibe, one of our favorite joints on the water.
Backwater Jack’s uniquely combines the styles and ingredients cultures of South Florida & the Caribbean with traditional favorites of the Midwest. Daily specials and LIVE Music!
109 locals recommend
Backwater Jacks
4341 Beach DrBackwater Jack’s uniquely combines the styles and ingredients cultures of South Florida & the Caribbean with traditional favorites of the Midwest. Daily specials and LIVE Music!
The entire family will enjoy decadent pizza, appetizers and sandwiches then head over to our ice cream shop for a delicious frozen treat. Boat rentals now available on site too.
95 locals recommend
Franky & Louie's Beach Front Bar & Grill
1028 Deer Valley RdThe entire family will enjoy decadent pizza, appetizers and sandwiches then head over to our ice cream shop for a delicious frozen treat. Boat rentals now available on site too.
Located minutes away at the end of The Strip.
Lake Race reservations available.
Unlimited Taco Tuesdays for $18.99! (Includes bottomless chips & salsa? Say less. We're in.)
125 locals recommend
Dog Days Bar and Grill
1232 Jeffries RdLocated minutes away at the end of The Strip.
Lake Race reservations available.
Unlimited Taco Tuesdays for $18.99! (Includes bottomless chips & salsa? Say less. We're in.)
Want a ride to a bar or back home without the hassle of renting a boat?
They’ll pick you up at your dock as long as it’s in the service area from the condo to Gravois Mills. Text or call them when you'd like a ride and we'll get you to your destination ASAP!
16 locals recommend
Lake of the Ozarks Water Taxi
2359 Bittersweet RdWant a ride to a bar or back home without the hassle of renting a boat?
They’ll pick you up at your dock as long as it’s in the service area from the condo to Gravois Mills. Text or call them when you'd like a ride and we'll get you to your destination ASAP!
Professionally managed, 3 minutes from the condo for all your slip rental needs!
Highland Shores Marina
305 Highland ShoresProfessionally managed, 3 minutes from the condo for all your slip rental needs!
Ski boats, Tritoons, jet skis - BomBay has it all. Rent hourly rates, 24 hour rates, multi-day rates, and weekly rates for all your trips on the water! Minutes away at the Lodge at Four Seasons.
13 locals recommend
BomBay Boat Rental at the Lodge of Four Seasons
315 Four Seasons DrSki boats, Tritoons, jet skis - BomBay has it all. Rent hourly rates, 24 hour rates, multi-day rates, and weekly rates for all your trips on the water! Minutes away at the Lodge at Four Seasons.
Attractions
Awesome family friendly fun. $15 for the 4-level ropes course. Cafe down below features burgers and boozy milkshakes (available non-alcoholic too, of course). Super fun attraction for all ages!
47 locals recommend
The Malted Monkey
1345 Bagnell Dam BlvdAwesome family friendly fun. $15 for the 4-level ropes course. Cafe down below features burgers and boozy milkshakes (available non-alcoholic too, of course). Super fun attraction for all ages!
Dive into big fun at Big Surf Family Fun Water Park at Lake of the Ozarks!
- 375,000 Gallon Wave Pool
- The awesome Zambezi Falls
- Raging Rapids
- Space Bowl
- Lazy River
- Tropical Splash Island for toddlers
- Activity Pool Playground
Full service snack bar is on site to give you plenty of energy for your day at Big Surf.
100 locals recommend
Big Surf Waterpark
954 State Highway YDive into big fun at Big Surf Family Fun Water Park at Lake of the Ozarks!
- 375,000 Gallon Wave Pool
- The awesome Zambezi Falls
- Raging Rapids
- Space Bowl
- Lazy River
- Tropical Splash Island for toddlers
- Activity Pool Playground
Full service snack bar is on site to give you plenty of energy for your day at Big Surf.
Take in a concert under the stars! A great addition to a long summer weekend at the lake. This season's 2022 lineup includes Willie Nelson, Smashing Pumpkins, Brothers Osborne, The Black Crows & more.
32 locals recommend
Ozarks Amphitheater
2629 N Business Rte 5Take in a concert under the stars! A great addition to a long summer weekend at the lake. This season's 2022 lineup includes Willie Nelson, Smashing Pumpkins, Brothers Osborne, The Black Crows & more.
Vintage Ozarks memories and memorabilia flood the senses in the Lake of the Ozarks area, bringing visitors back to a place filled with barbeque, candy stores, ice-cream parlors, nostalgic gift shops, music and classic arcades.
If you are looking for the one place that everyone in the family can find something to do, look no further than Bagnell Dam Strip. From arcade games to water activities, you will find it here. Many of the Lake of the Ozarks events begin or take place on The Strip as well, and Hot Summer Nights on the 2nd weekend of every month in the summer are a motor enthusiasts heaven.
While you're here, DEFINITELY check out The Strip, the Heart of the Lake of the Ozarks!
31 locals recommend
Bagnell Dam Boulevard
Bagnell Dam BoulevardVintage Ozarks memories and memorabilia flood the senses in the Lake of the Ozarks area, bringing visitors back to a place filled with barbeque, candy stores, ice-cream parlors, nostalgic gift shops, music and classic arcades.
If you are looking for the one place that everyone in the family can find something to do, look no further than Bagnell Dam Strip. From arcade games to water activities, you will find it here. Many of the Lake of the Ozarks events begin or take place on The Strip as well, and Hot Summer Nights on the 2nd weekend of every month in the summer are a motor enthusiasts heaven.
While you're here, DEFINITELY check out The Strip, the Heart of the Lake of the Ozarks!
Sightseeing
One of the most scenic caves in America, this massive cavern has endless chambers of incomparable beauty including the crystal clear waters of Mystery Lake.
112 locals recommend
Bridal Cave
526 Bridal Cave RdOne of the most scenic caves in America, this massive cavern has endless chambers of incomparable beauty including the crystal clear waters of Mystery Lake.
A must see at The Lake! Sinkholes, caves, giant natural bridge. Check out the castle ruins for impressive views of Lake Ozark and Ha Ha Tonka Spring.
210 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka State Park
1491 Missouri DA must see at The Lake! Sinkholes, caves, giant natural bridge. Check out the castle ruins for impressive views of Lake Ozark and Ha Ha Tonka Spring.