The Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill

Did you know that August 31st is Burger Day? It kind of makes sense, since Labor Day is right around the corner and burgers are one of the most popular choices for this exciting end of summer holiday. The Boathouse has an incredible menu of burgers to make your mouth water - you can learn more about them in last week’s blog: Delicious Sandwiches at the Boathouse . Because we love burgers SO much, we wanted to share a few fun facts about this food that is so popular and tasty! Fun Facts About Burgers While they are commonly called “burgers” the actual name “hamburger” was derived from Hamburg steaks that were introduced to the US by immigrants from Germany.   In America (alone!) over 50 billion burgers are eaten in one single year - pretty impressive if we do say so ourselves :D.   Have you ever wondered how big the largest hamburger is? We’ll just tell you, it was huge. in 1982, 10,000 people came to taste the largest hamburger ever built. Even if they only got a ...

The Boathouse Lakeside Bar has been a hopping all summer long as our favorite customers from years past come to visit us, and NEW friends find us and enjoy dining with us! Our menu is BRAND NEW this year, and it's been a huge hit, as we've combined old favorites and new flavors to create something fantastic. Have you had a chance to try any of our sandwiches this year? Here is a quick overview of our sandwich menu that you will HAVE to try while you're out and about this weekend for the Shootout! Sandwiches at The Boathouse Cuban This sandwich is topped with slow roasted pork, cured meats, mustard, pickles all piled on authentic Cuban bread. Philly Cheese Steak Imagine thinly sliced ribeye steak with a three cheese blend and pepperoncini peppers on Cuban bread, now quit imagining and come try it! Blackened Redfish Sandwich Seared and blackened redfish topped with coleslaw then served on a Hoagie bun. Lobster Roll Chunks of fresh lobster meet a simple butt...

Can you believe that Labor Day is already right around the corner? Only a few short weeks away, to be exact! If you haven't made your plans for this fun, final holiday of the summer - there's still time. The Boathouse Lakeside Bar & Grill is your hot spot for fun at the Lake of the Ozarks, and with delicious food, great drinks, and fun live music at the Lake of the Ozarks , we're sure you'll want to join us. Here are a few of the fun things you can expect when you come party at the Lake of the Ozarks. Delicious Food The best part about summer holidays is the delicious food that surrounds them. Labor Day is the last kick off for summer, and one of your last chances to get out and enjoy the summer foods that you enjoy. From casual burgers with all of the fixings to something more sophisticated like candied shrimp tacos or even something fun like our Donut Burger - we've got something for everyone! Cold Drinks Looking for the best restaurant at the Lake...

Many schools around the country are kicking off this week, or at least in the next couple of weeks. Because of that, you only have a few short weeks left of *actual* summer - so we want to provide you with the BEST ways to enjoy your last few days or weeks of summer and pack as many memories in as you can. Here are 5 GREAT ways you can enjoy the end of summer at the Lake of the Ozarks! Get Out On the Water Getting the boat out and cruising across the surface of the water is a great way to get your last few days of summer fun out of the way! Racing down the main channel, finding a quiet cove to relax in while fishing, sun bathing, or swimming around the boat, or even just using your boat as transportation to your favorite lakefront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks are all good reasons to go for a ride. Getting out on the water can be a great last "hoo-rah" before the school season starts, so get out there! Cool Off By the Pool One of the most loved summer pasti...

Looking for a cold one on a hot afternoon? The Boathouse has an amazing selection of your favorite beer, which will help you when you celebrate BEER DAY on Friday, August 4th. That's right, folks, you read it right! There is a whole day dedicated to your favorite brew, and we have some ice cold ones ready for you. Here are some interesting tidbits about beer history, and a list of the brews we keep on tap, as well as our bottles and cans for you to get your hand on - come out to the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate! Did You Know? Do you have questions about beer? We have some answers! Here are some frequently asked questions about your favorite brew, and a few answers that you can share over this well-loved beverage! What gives a beer a citrusy taste? There are many IPA's that have this citrusy flavor, and it's related to the hops that the beer is made from. Ironically, national IPA day is on August 3rd - so you can celebrate that, too! W...