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Dining Out
Family-friendly dining experience for everyone, whether dining out or ordering takeout!
Regional chain dishing Southern-Style barbeque & sides in a cowboy-themed space. HIGHLIGHTS: Small plates, Fireplace, Great tea selection, Kid-friendly, Highchairs, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Dine-in, Curbside pickup, Takeout. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating & parking lot.
6 locals recommend
Bandana's Bar-B-Q and Catering
4315 Osage Beach Pkwy NRegional chain dishing Southern-Style barbeque & sides in a cowboy-themed space. HIGHLIGHTS: Small plates, Fireplace, Great tea selection, Kid-friendly, Highchairs, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Dine-in, Curbside pickup, Takeout. ACCESSIBILITY Wheelchair accessible entrance, seating & parking lot.
One of the BEST casual dining with mouthwatering steaks and seafood, and a panoramic view of the lake! HIGHLIGHTS: Full bar, Gluten-free options, Happy hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private room, View and Wheelchair access. SERVICE OPTIONS: Delivery or takeout.
105 locals recommend
Baxter's Lakeside Grille
2124 Bagnell Dam BlvdOne of the BEST casual dining with mouthwatering steaks and seafood, and a panoramic view of the lake! HIGHLIGHTS: Full bar, Gluten-free options, Happy hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private room, View and Wheelchair access. SERVICE OPTIONS: Delivery or takeout.
Highly rated restaurant in Lake of the Ozark featuring the best traditional & customizable pizzas as well as a lively bar. HIGHLIGHTS: Outside dining, fabulous view and atmosphere, Great entertainment, Located on the historical Bagnell Dam Strip, Kid friendly, 6 large screen T. V's. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and takeout.
7 locals recommend
Casagrotto Pizza
1312 Bagnell Dam BlvdHighly rated restaurant in Lake of the Ozark featuring the best traditional & customizable pizzas as well as a lively bar. HIGHLIGHTS: Outside dining, fabulous view and atmosphere, Great entertainment, Located on the historical Bagnell Dam Strip, Kid friendly, 6 large screen T. V's. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and takeout.
Family-friendly American dining with fabulous lake atmosphere! HIGHLIGHTS: On the lake, Live music, Tables to fit large groups, Kid-friendly, Outdoor/deck dining, Boat slips and best crab legs. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in and takeout.
31 locals recommend
Docknockers Original
245 Wheel House Ct.Family-friendly American dining with fabulous lake atmosphere! HIGHLIGHTS: On the lake, Live music, Tables to fit large groups, Kid-friendly, Outdoor/deck dining, Boat slips and best crab legs. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in and takeout.
Casual, low-key family-run restaurant offering traditional Italian food from baked pastas to prime rib. HIGHLIGHTS: Kid-friendly, Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Full bar, Prive dining. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout & Reservations.
16 locals recommend
Domenico's Italian Restaurant
4737 Osage Beach Pkwy NCasual, low-key family-run restaurant offering traditional Italian food from baked pastas to prime rib. HIGHLIGHTS: Kid-friendly, Vegetarian friendly, Gluten-free options, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Full bar, Prive dining. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout & Reservations.
Right on the water with amazing views with upscale eatery plates steak & seafood alongside creative cocktails! HIGHLIGHTS: Right on the water, Smoke-free, Happy hour, Kid-friendly, Outdoor dining, Breathtaking views, Occasional live music, Vegetarian options, Keto options, Offers catering, Full bar. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in & Catering.
124 locals recommend
JB Hook's
2260 Bagnell Dam BlvdRight on the water with amazing views with upscale eatery plates steak & seafood alongside creative cocktails! HIGHLIGHTS: Right on the water, Smoke-free, Happy hour, Kid-friendly, Outdoor dining, Breathtaking views, Occasional live music, Vegetarian options, Keto options, Offers catering, Full bar. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in & Catering.
A casual Italian restaurant & sports bar with lots of options and a relaxed atmosphere. HIGHLIGHTS: Locally owned, Family friendly, Happy hour, Fresh ingredients, Outdoor dining, Beautiful view of the lake. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in, Reservations, Catering, Online ordering.
43 locals recommend
Li'l Rizzo's Restaurant - Lake Ozark
2146 Horseshoe Bend PkwyA casual Italian restaurant & sports bar with lots of options and a relaxed atmosphere. HIGHLIGHTS: Locally owned, Family friendly, Happy hour, Fresh ingredients, Outdoor dining, Beautiful view of the lake. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine in, Reservations, Catering, Online ordering.
A new restaurant and bar on the Bagnell Dam Strip, inspired by the hit Netflix show Ozark! HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Vegetarian options, Outdoor dining, Space for groups, Live music, TV, Singing bartenders. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout.
25 locals recommend
Marty Byrde's
1286 Bagnell Dam BlvdA new restaurant and bar on the Bagnell Dam Strip, inspired by the hit Netflix show Ozark! HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Vegetarian options, Outdoor dining, Space for groups, Live music, TV, Singing bartenders. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout.
Friendly neighborhood BBQ joint proudly serves the award-winning, hickory-smoked BBQ and lots more! HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Live music, Sports on big-screen, Lake views, Private parties, Country-western decor, Diverse menu, Full bar, Glute-free options, Outdoor dining, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible.
70 locals recommend
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
4717 Osage Beach PkwyFriendly neighborhood BBQ joint proudly serves the award-winning, hickory-smoked BBQ and lots more! HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Live music, Sports on big-screen, Lake views, Private parties, Country-western decor, Diverse menu, Full bar, Glute-free options, Outdoor dining, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible.
Come experience classic dining for choice steaks & seafood, plus a full bar and deck. HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Full bar, Outdoor dining, Fire pit table, Luxury liquors, Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options, Wheelchair accessible. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout.
27 locals recommend
Jeffrey's Prime Rib & Lobster
1252 Highway KKCome experience classic dining for choice steaks & seafood, plus a full bar and deck. HIGHLIGHTS: Family-friendly, Full bar, Outdoor dining, Fire pit table, Luxury liquors, Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options, Wheelchair accessible. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Takeout.
Bars & Nightlife
Waterfront hangout for beer, live music and midwestern bar food. HIGHLIGHTS: Sushi & Asian grill, Swimming pool, Swim-up bar, Live music (featuring national, regional and local bands.) On the lake, Daily specials. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Pickup.
109 locals recommend
Backwater Jacks
4341 Beach DrWaterfront hangout for beer, live music and midwestern bar food. HIGHLIGHTS: Sushi & Asian grill, Swimming pool, Swim-up bar, Live music (featuring national, regional and local bands.) On the lake, Daily specials. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Pickup.
One of the most popular restaurant and bar on the water at Lake of the Ozarks! HIGHLIGHTS: Lakefront watering hole, Expansive deck, Live music, Events, 2 lakefront pools, Ample parking, Boat slips for boats of all sizes, Vegetarian options, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Outdoor seating, Highchairs available. SERIVE OPTIONS: Takeout, Curbside pickup and Dine-in.
125 locals recommend
Dog Days Bar and Grill
1232 Jeffries RdOne of the most popular restaurant and bar on the water at Lake of the Ozarks! HIGHLIGHTS: Lakefront watering hole, Expansive deck, Live music, Events, 2 lakefront pools, Ample parking, Boat slips for boats of all sizes, Vegetarian options, Vegan options, Gluten-free options, Outdoor seating, Highchairs available. SERIVE OPTIONS: Takeout, Curbside pickup and Dine-in.
A friendly neighborhood bar featuring friendly service and great food in an easygoing setting. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating with deck, Bar games, Several TV's, Jukebox, Dartboard, Pool table, Live entertainment, Wheelchair accessible. SERVICE OPTIONS: Takeout and Dine-in.
17 locals recommend
Tirebiters Peanut Pub
4704 Jayhawk StA friendly neighborhood bar featuring friendly service and great food in an easygoing setting. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating with deck, Bar games, Several TV's, Jukebox, Dartboard, Pool table, Live entertainment, Wheelchair accessible. SERVICE OPTIONS: Takeout and Dine-in.
Relaxing hangout that features an open industrial modern concept plus American fare beyond basic burgers. HIGHLIGHTS: TV's & projection screens, Wide variety menu, Wheelchair accessible, Fresh ingredients, Gluten free options, Family-friendly. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Curbside pickup still available.
23 locals recommend
Wicked Willie's Sports Grill
5384 Osage Beach PkwyRelaxing hangout that features an open industrial modern concept plus American fare beyond basic burgers. HIGHLIGHTS: TV's & projection screens, Wide variety menu, Wheelchair accessible, Fresh ingredients, Gluten free options, Family-friendly. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in, Curbside pickup still available.
The lake's favorite casual cajun/bar-food waterfront spot! HIGHLIGHTS: Live music, Outdoor seating, Tiki Bar, Gas dock & marina, Lakefront, Fantastic views, Gluten-free options, Vegetarian options, Free off-street parking, Parking lot available, TV's, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Curbside pickup.
70 locals recommend
Shorty Pants Lounge
1680 Autumn LnThe lake's favorite casual cajun/bar-food waterfront spot! HIGHLIGHTS: Live music, Outdoor seating, Tiki Bar, Gas dock & marina, Lakefront, Fantastic views, Gluten-free options, Vegetarian options, Free off-street parking, Parking lot available, TV's, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Curbside pickup.
Family-owned friendly neighborhood establishment with relaxing setting. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating/patio, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options, Private dining, Parking available, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Waterfront. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Takeout.
31 locals recommend
Bentley's
3100 Bagnell Dam BlvdFamily-owned friendly neighborhood establishment with relaxing setting. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating/patio, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Gluten-free options, Private dining, Parking available, Highchairs available, Wheelchair accessible, Waterfront. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Takeout.
Local hangout located directly on the Bagnell Dam Strip. One of the town's favorite Bar and Grills. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating, Full bar, TV's, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair accessible, Live music, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Takeout.
41 locals recommend
Casablanca
1312 Bagnell Dam BlvdLocal hangout located directly on the Bagnell Dam Strip. One of the town's favorite Bar and Grills. HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating, Full bar, TV's, Vegan options, Vegetarian options, Wheelchair accessible, Live music, Free Wi-Fi. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and Takeout.
Provides an extensive dining menu with an appealing environment and the best entertainment in the Lake of the Ozarks! HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating, Free off-street parking, Parking lot, TV's, Extensive menu, Pinball machines, Giant Jinga, Corn Hole, Billiard Table, Lake view, Happy hour, Entertainment. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and takeout.
12 locals recommend
The Office Neighborhood Pub
4460 Horseshoe Bend PkwyProvides an extensive dining menu with an appealing environment and the best entertainment in the Lake of the Ozarks! HIGHLIGHTS: Outdoor seating, Free off-street parking, Parking lot, TV's, Extensive menu, Pinball machines, Giant Jinga, Corn Hole, Billiard Table, Lake view, Happy hour, Entertainment. SERVICE OPTIONS: Dine-in and takeout.
City/town information
Lake of the Ozarks is the largest man-made, non-flood control lake in the United States. It was built to provide hydroelectric power for customers of Union Electric, but because of its spectacular scenery, the lake quickly became a popular tourist destination for the Midwest, with 3 million people visiting each year. More than 70,000 homes existing along the lake, many of which are vacation homes. Missouri’s most popular lake destination features more than 1,100 miles of shoreline, making it larger than the California shoreline.
The Lake of the Ozarks offers access to public beaches, great fishing, and plenty of room for fun and recreation on the water.
Cities around the Lake of the Ozarks offer hundreds of dining and lodging options, with so many recreation activities. This includes golf, horseback riding, boat excursions, wineries, airplane and helicopter tours, ziplines, spas and shopping.
Marinas and rental services offer a variety of choices, ranging from a pontoon boat to fishing boats, ski boats to houseboats and personal watercraft.
14 locals recommend
Lake Ozark
Lake of the Ozarks is the largest man-made, non-flood control lake in the United States. It was built to provide hydroelectric power for customers of Union Electric, but because of its spectacular scenery, the lake quickly became a popular tourist destination for the Midwest, with 3 million people visiting each year. More than 70,000 homes existing along the lake, many of which are vacation homes. Missouri’s most popular lake destination features more than 1,100 miles of shoreline, making it larger than the California shoreline.
The Lake of the Ozarks offers access to public beaches, great fishing, and plenty of room for fun and recreation on the water.
Cities around the Lake of the Ozarks offer hundreds of dining and lodging options, with so many recreation activities. This includes golf, horseback riding, boat excursions, wineries, airplane and helicopter tours, ziplines, spas and shopping.
Marinas and rental services offer a variety of choices, ranging from a pontoon boat to fishing boats, ski boats to houseboats and personal watercraft.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Ways to save money while visiting.
The Lake area has free events in spring, summer, and fall, from live music to street fairs to boat races.
Lake of the Ozarks Public Beach #1 and Public Beach #2 are a perfect way to spend the afternoon.
The largest and most popular caves do charge for entry, but you can also get into one of the Lake's caves for free.