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JB Hooks, Lake Ozark, MO
JB Hooks, Lake Ozark, MO
JB Hooks, Lake Ozark, MO
JB Hooks, Lake Ozark, MO
JB Hooks, Lake Ozark, MO

JB Hooks

4.5
4.5
4610 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
For parties over 4 please contact the restaurant for availability.

"Hooks" as it is affectionately known, and it's friendly staff, strive to make our valued locals feel at home and our tourists feel like locals! We specialize in Steaks, Seafood and offer Happy Hour deals that can't be beat.

Our dining room overlooks a panoramic view of the main channel of the Lake, and offers a relaxing atmosphere to add to your dining experience.
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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (573) 365-3255
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Marietta
  • Neighborhood
    Lake Ozark
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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What 4,610 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Overall

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    Best Food

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    Best Service

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Ambiance

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Value

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for business meals

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for groups

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for special occasions

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Lively

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Most Booked

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Overall

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Food

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Service

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Ambiance

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Best Value

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for business meals

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for groups

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Good for special occasions

  • Lake of the Ozarks

    Lively

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    Most Booked

4,610 Reviews
  1. CarlaO

    St. Louis

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Excellent food, beautiful view from the window table, great server, BUT we made a 6:15 reservation because 6:00 was unavailable , arrived timely but we’re unable to be seated until 6:29.

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  2. SusieS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    From the minute we entered the establishment it was a pleasurable experience. We had a few minutes to wait, so we hung out at the bar. The bartender was kind, efficient, and helpful! Our waitress, I believe her name was Tiffany was outstanding! She was knowledgeable about the menu. When she didn't know the market value of an item, she asked the chef and our question was answered. We were also visited by the chef's wife who was delightful to chat with. We enjoyed the entire experience and will be back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Oklahoma City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We absolutely loved the whole experience!! Our waitress was phenomenal, the food was amazing. We will definitely be back

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  4. JoanW

    Lake of the Ozarks

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We eat at JB Hooks quite frequently and it never disappoints. We always have excellent service and great food. It is our go-to restaurant at the lake! Thank you to the staff who always are very professional and also very engaging.

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  5. RayD

    Omaha

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived for dinner at 6:15 promptly escorted to our table. We both ordered the Manhattan fish dinner. It was excellent.  One of our favorite places to have dinner. 

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Lake of the Ozarks

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and you can’t beat the view. Best sunset on the lake.

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  7. KristenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful date night dinner. We had to wait about 15 mins past our reservation time so we missed the sunset but the food and service was top notch.

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  8. EricB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Our server Anthony was absolutely outstanding. All staff were so very attentive and in point. Our food was wonderful. We will be back.

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  9. DebbieP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a wonderful time, and the prime rib was an excellent dinner. It’s a phenomenal place to dine at JB Hooks at 5 PM is an excellent time to dine when they open up.

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  10. WilliamG

    Lake of the Ozarks

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food as always. Top notch restaurant. I've traveled the world and this one is one of the best in my opinion. Expensive, but worth it, especially for special occasions.

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  11. dcervz

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service with Nancy was great - very attentive. Food was good as always - Good place for special occasions or just for a good dinner/lunch -

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  12. GreggZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was our anniversary and wanted a nice meal. This did not disappoint. Best prime rib i have had in a very long time. Happy hour was a plus.

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  13. jennifero

    Kansas City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful lake view and Johnny was amazing. Food was outstanding and lots of fun drinks to choose from.

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  14. JeffW

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Rick our server was awesome as always. Try the chocolate old fasioned

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great place to eat. When to the Lake with a group of girls and the food was ok.

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  16. NancyK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Marty our server was fabulous. Very helpful when we were choosing our entree

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  17. RonJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Talapia a fish is great. My husband enjoyed his walleye. Everything was amazing!

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  18. AmyK

    Chicago

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    After reading all the reviews expectations were high. Food was WAY overpriced! And not that great! Service was ok. Not going back that's for sure. Not worth it at all. Don't waste your money!

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  19. TomB

    Kansas City

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As alway Rick Huntsman took care of us with great care and service.. We will be back soon. Thanks again to the entire staff.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Salt Lake City

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    I have been coming here for years and last few years prices have been steadily increasing. In my estimation the prices have increased across the board in excess of the inflation rate. Last night, to my surprise, not only had the prices increased again since my last visit but the portion sizes had been noiticeably reduced. A double wammy to my previous love of the restaurant. I may return for one of my favorite dishes but it will certainly be less often. Sad, but true.

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  21. MrsRed

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The food was very buttery and oily. The vegetable side was not edible. It would be wonderful to see healthier options like salads and gluten free options on the menu. The service was impeccable, but for the price the food could be better.

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  22. MarkS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated 50th Anniversary last night with amazing meal and great service. Oysters Grouper and Walleye. All perfectly cooked.

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  23. DeDe

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The absolute best lobster around! Plus the crackers and dip cannot be found anywhere else! So good!!

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  24. Connie

    Lake of the Ozarks

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Our entrees were delicious but the shrimp topping the entrees were seriously overcooked. It was our first time eating at JB Hooks. The crackers and cheese spread were delicious also.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We ordered food and the waitress didn’t bother telling us the market value of the lobster was $130. I definitely would have thought if it was that expensive since it was almost half of our meal in price she would’ve mentioned it. Also, it took us almost 2 hours to get our food and the place was maybe 1/3 full.

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  26. LawrenceM

    Kansas City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had several locals tell us to eat here and thanks go out to them. Great food and even better view of the Lake. Waited longer than expected even with a reservation, but were rewarded with a table facing a picture window.

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  27. JoyceD

    Lake of the Ozarks

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner at JB Hooks was amazing! The food and service was absolutely perfect!!!

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  28. GregP

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great. Food, service, ambience. We love coming here.

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  29. Melanie

    Kansas City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing restaurant with great view of the lake! Awesome food and service.

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  30. Shawn

    St. Louis

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Hooks roughly 1-2 times per year and the food is always fantastic. Despite this visit where the vent hoods were down and they couldn't charbroil or grill anything, the food was still outstanding even if only oven-broiling or pan-searing were the only options. Good job adapting. Even Mr. Hooks came around and asked us how the food and service was, which was a welcome move, as it's always nice to see the owner involved and interacting with patrons. The market-price food is going to be expensive, so just know going into it that it'll be an expensive but well worth it meal. The staff appears very VERY young, but there were no complaints and despite their age-driven lack of experience, performed as if they'd all been doing this a long time. Again, highly recommend this place anytime you want a wonderful dining experience down at LOTO.

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  31. RandyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always enjoy the food and atmosphere when coming to the lake.

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  32. karenb

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never had a bad meal here. Service is always great as well

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  33. SandyH

    St. Louis

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic experience at JB Hooks. Took friends out for dinner and as always had a wonderful experience. Excellent view accompanied by great service, drinks and food made for a fun night out. Keep up the good work!

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  34. WayneS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the best meal I’ve ever had. The food, atmosphere, service and scenery was the best. Well worth the cost of the meal

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  35. JoyceF

    Lake of the Ozarks

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    The food was cold. They wanted to warm up my husband's tundra but it hadn't been seared in the first place. Green beans were cold also. Just a little disappointing this time around. Normally they do a great job.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic .. Got a window table like we asked. Rick took care of us well! The food was delicious

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  37. GaryC

    Lake of the Ozarks

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The first table we were given was not very desireable. I asked for a better table, and within 5 minutes they gave us a new table, which was excellent. Our waiter was very efficient, and served us well. He was not very personable, but polite. That's not a complaint, just an observation. We've had servers before who were much more personable. I did tip him $30 on a $130 tab.

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  38. SharonN

    Key West

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Carla was our server; very attentive, really good.

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  39. TimothyG

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was wonderful. Our waiter was perfect. A little louder than expected (had a few large parties) but not horrible. Great view.

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  40. JulieF

    Washington DC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! The service, Dodd and atmosphere! Very impressed that owner still stops at your table to greet you!

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JB Hooks is rated 4.5 stars by 4610 OpenTable diners.

JB Hooks does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for JB Hooks

2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd, Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Lake Ozark
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Seafood, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kenneth Marietta
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access
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