March Madness is Taking Over the Boot!

March Madness has taken over Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach. The tournament continues this week, getting us ever closer to crowning the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Champions. Hopefully your bracket is still intact, but even if it's not, you'll still have an incredible time when you join us at the best place to watch sports at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

The Beginning of March Madness 
The very first NCAA men's basketball tournament took place in 1939, with the University of Oregon defeating Ohio State University 46-33. Only 8 teams were invited to participate for the first 12 years. Today, we start with 68 teams in 4 divisions for this single-elimination tournament, whittling them down to the Sweet 16, then the Elite 8, followed by the Final 4, and then the final game to decide the National Championship.

In 1982, the first NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Tournament took place, starting with just 32 teams competing. 64 teams are now included in the initial round of games, and the structure is similar to the men's tournament. The women play their championship game the day after the men's title game, closing out the college basketball season. 

The 2017 Tournament So Far
The Sweet 16 begins on Thursday and continues on Friday, with the Elite 8 winners being decided on Saturday and Sunday. We'll have all the games for you, and here is when they'll be taking place. 

Double the Cheers!
We've got both kinds here at Wobbly Boots BBQ: the cheers you hear when a bunch of basketball fans get together to root their team on, and the kind you make with a drink from the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. With a fully stocked bar and 21 beers on tap, we've definitely got the drinks covered.  

You don't have to sit at the bar to get a good view of the games when you're at the Boot. We have 21 TVs located all around the restaurant, including our giant projection screen. Bring the whole gang along with you, because we've got plenty of room for everyone.  

Great Game Food 
Our appetizer menu is filled with incredible plates full of deliciousness to chow down on while you watch your team. If you're here for all the games, you're going to want to order some dinner, too. A great big, juicy burger, our Prime Rib dinner, or the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks is sure to keep your energy high and your appetite satisfied.   

There's not a bad seat in the house when you watch the games at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. Call up your friends, load your family of sports fans in the car, and all of you can join us for a weekend full of the most exciting college basketball of the year. 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozark

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

Our Incredibly Immense Whiskey Menu At Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

One thing that we absolutely love to pair with the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as everything else on our extensive menu, is a good whiskey. The bar at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is stocked with plenty of delicious varieties to choose from - more than 45 varieties, as a matter of fact!

If you are already a whiskey drinker, then you most likely have a favorite. Anyone that is new to the drink may be a little overwhelmed at all of the choices. It's tough to know where to begin when there are so many to pick from. Here's a little background information on this delicious spirit to help you make that decision. 

Whiskeys differ in the main ingredient, alcoholic content, and quality. Malt whiskeys are made up mainly of malted barley, and grain whiskeys can be made from any type of grains, such as corn, rye, or wheat. Depending on the way a distiller combines the ingredients, the following types can be produced: 

Blended - different types of whiskey are blended together, sometimes from different distilleries

Single Malt - made from only one type of malted grain and from only one distillery; unless it is labeled as "single cask," it may be a blend of more than one year from more than one cask

Nearly every country makes its own version, but the four featured below are the most popular, and Wobbly Boots BBQ happens to have them all behind our bar.  

American Whiskey
We currently have 39 American whiskeys on our menu, 27 from Kentucky and 4 from Tennessee.

• Bourbon - This is made from a mash of at least 51% corn. The majority of American bourbon comes from Kentucky.
• Rye - This is distilled from a mash of at least 51% rye.
• Tennessee - What makes whiskey from this state special is that it must be filtered through charcoal. Otherwise, the distillation process is similar to that of a bourbon.
• Examples from our bar: 
• Blanton's (Frankfort, KY)
• Angels' Envy Port Cask (Louisville, KY)
• Jim Beam Black (Clermont, KY)
• Gentleman Jack (Lynchburg, TN)
• Hudson Baby Bourbon Rye (Gardiner, NY)
• Ozark Distillery Whiskey (Osage Beach, MO)

Canadian Whiskey

Whiskey from our neighbors to the north tends to be light-bodied and fruity, and they are most often blends. It must be made in Canada and aged at least 3 years.

• Examples from our bar:
• Crown Royal Northern Harvest Rye (Toronto, Ontario)
• Black Velvet (Valleyfield, Quebec)

Irish Whiskey

Similar to Canadian whiskey, yet with a more robust flavor. It must be made in Ireland and aged at least 3 years. 

• Examples from our bar:
• Jameson Irish Whiskey (Cork, Ireland)
• Jameson Irish Whiskey Caskmates (Cork, Ireland)

Scotch Whisky

Once again, this must be distilled in the country it is named for - Scotland. It must mature in an oak cask at least 3 years. Most are distilled two times, but some go through the process more, as many as twenty times. You might also notice that any whisky from Scotland does not contain the "e" in the name. 

• Examples from our bar:
• Glennfiddich 14 Year (Dufftown, Scotland)
• The Glenlivet 12 Year (Banffshire, Scotland)
• Chivas Regal (Keith, Scotland)
• Monkey Shoulder (Dufftown, Scotland)

If you want to become an aficionado, there is a lot more to learn, but that basic information should get you started. Once you decide which whiskey to try first, one of our talented bartenders should be able to help you pick out a few delicious menu items that will go well with it. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is not only a great place to hone your whiskey skills, it's a tasty place to do it too! 

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks

by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

The History of the Hot Wing

Hot wings have become such an incredibly popular food, it's hard to believe that they really haven't been around that long.  Supposedly, the creation of this delicious appetizer was in 1964, just over 50 years ago.  The best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has our own, special way of creating the tastiest wings in town, but here is how they are believed to have first come about. 

As with most legends, there are conflicting stories about the origin of the hot wing.  They do all agree that it was introduced in Buffalo, New York, lending to the popular name of "Buffalo Wings."  In the 1960's, the chicken wing was considered the least desirable part of the bird.  If it wasn't automatically thrown away, it was only good to use for stock.  

• The most popular origin stories revolve around Teressa Bellissimo, a Buffalo, New York restaurant owner.  One account chalks the appetizer creation up to a mistake.  She and her husband Frank were expecting a delivery of necks, which they used to make spaghetti sauce for their establishment, the Anchor Bar.  Frank convinced her to get creative rather than waste the shipment.  Teressa chose to deep-fry the naked wings, toss them in some hot sauce, and serve them up with bleu cheese dressing and celery sticks. 

• Their son, Dominic, remembers the story a little differently.  He says that his mother created the wings after he asked her to make up something special late on a Friday night.  Most of their customers were Catholic and weren't eating meat on Fridays. Since they had been spending lots of money in the bar that evening, Dominic wanted to offer them up a special treat at midnight as a thank you for their patronage.  

• One last twist on this tale was that Teressa came up with her amazing wings one night when Dominic and his friends from college came in hungry.  The one thing that all of these stories has in common is Teressa and her creative use of a throw-away meat.  

• There is one story that does not involve Mrs. Bellissimo.  John Young says that he grew up eating chicken wings, and he created a special "Mambo Sauce" to go with them.  His wings were breaded before they were deep-fried, and the drummies and flats were not separated before cooking.  He registered the name of his restaurant, Wings 'n' Things, in the mid-60's before he left Buffalo in 1970. 

Regardless of the true origin, throughout the 1970's wings grew in popularity first through Buffalo, then through all of New York, and eventually beyond.  Today hot wings are offered as an appetizer on most menus, and are probably the most popular food to have when you watch the game.  They can be prepared smoked, fried, naked, breaded, or trashed (dipped in the fryer, tossed in sauce, then fried again), and the sauces available are endless.  

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse chooses to coat our jumbo chicken wings in a dry rub before we slow roast them in our hickory pit.  They are served up in orders of 5, 10, 20, or 30 with your choice of four incredible sauces:  our House-recipe BBQ sauce, Original, Chipotle Buffalo, and Teriyaki.  These tender, fall-off-the-bone wings are a favorite dish that you can get in our restaurant, and at our sister restaurants Dog Days Bar & Grill and Shorty Pants Lounge.  

The best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks knows hot wings.  The next time you are craving this savory appetizer, head on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach.  If the Bellissimo's or John Young could taste our version, we know they'd be proud.  

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn, and check out our website at 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun  

4717 Osage Beach Parkway

Osage Beach, MO 65065

573-348-2277

4 Reasons We Have the Best Bar at the Lake

When you think of great BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is most likely one of the first thoughts to pop into your head.  We take special care and pride in preparing our delicious, hybrid-style barbecue, but that's not all we have to offer!  We've also got a great bar area,  and here are a few of the reasons why you will want to come on by and hang out with us.

1. Best place in town to watch the games

This year's Best of the Lake Poll voted Wobbly Boots BBQ the "Best Place to Watch the Game" at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Not only in our bar area, but throughout the restaurant, we feature 16 different televisions, including a giant projection screen, to watch all of the games on.  No matter where you sit, you will be able to follow all of your favorite teams.

2. Best bar food 

We also earned the honor of having the Best Bar Food in the Best of the Lake poll, but our bar patrons are not limited to a smaller menu than the restaurant  customers.  You are welcome to order anything from our full menu that your taste buds are tempted by. Sandwiches, hickory smoked meats, burgers, dinners...  We also have a great appetizer menu full of "bar food."  A best seller is our Wobbly Boots Sampler:  4 Wobbly wings, 4 giant onion rings, 4 bacon-wrapped shrimp, & 4 spare ribs all on one order! Especially great for sharing while you watch a game.

3. LOTS of beers on tap and great specialty drinks

We have a large selection of 17 of the tastiest beers on tap, including seasonal selections. You are bound to find one of your favorites here, and maybe even find a brand new beer to start drinking.  If you're not in the mood for beer, we also have a full bar and talented bartenders to take care of you.  Some popular choices are our New Orleans-style Hurricanes, our Applesauce drinks & shots, and the variety of specialty Mule drinks we offer.  

4. Best happy hour 

You can enjoy both amazing drink and appetizer specials during our Happy Hours.  We host ours every Monday through Friday from 3 pm - 6 pm, and ALL DAY Sundays.  That's just too much awesome to be limited to one single hour!

There are 4 tremendous reasons that we believe Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Come on by and give us a try. Catch a game with us while you try one of our specialty drinks or dishes.  Our bartenders are saving a seat for you.  




Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or check out our website at 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun

  

Thank You For Voting Us "THE BEST"

Lake Lifestyles magazine polls their readers each year to find out who they think is "The Best of the Lake" in numerous categories.  This year, the Lake of the Ozarks favorite restaurant and bar - Wobbly Boots Roadhouse - was voted the best in not 1, not 2, but in 3 categories! Now that's some exciting news to get.  There are lots of good places to eat here at the Lake, and to come out on top is something that we accept as a great honor.  We promise to be the best that we can be each and every day that we are open because we love our customers, and we want you to come back again and again.  

Best Place to Watch the Game

We LOVE sports here at the Boot, and our customers can get the best view of all of the games right here.  We have 16 televisions throughout the restaurant, along with a giant projection screen.  There is plenty of seating at the bar to watch all of your favorite teams, but you can also see multiple tvs from every table in the restaurant.     

Best Bar Food

Whether you're in the mood for our famous hickory-smoked wings, giant hand-breaded onion rings, or something else just as hearty and satisfying, we've got the best bar food  at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Not only that, but we boast the best Happy Hour to go along with it.  Monday-Friday and all day Sunday you can find some of this mouth-watering bar food on special along with our delicious drinks.

   

and last, but certainly not least-

Best BBQ (5 years running!) 

Wobbly Boots BBQ is a unique blend of flavors & styles of the BBQ meccas of the U.S.:  Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, Texas, and the deep south.  That alone gives us the unique flavor that the Lake of the Ozarks just can't get enough of, but to make it even better, we make our House-recipe BBQ sauce right here in the restaurant.  You won't find BBQ as tasty and delicious as this anyplace else.  (Unless, of course, you visit Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Clive, Iowa.)  

Thank you!

So once again, we would like to throw a great big THANK YOU out to everyone in the Lake of the Ozarks that voted for us.  We promise to keep bringing you the best of everything that we do here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, and we look forward to being able to earn your votes again next year.    

Voted the BEST BBQ At Lake of the Ozarks by Lake Lifestyles Readers' Poll!!

To keep up with everything happening at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, follow us on Facebook and Twitter, or check out our website at 

www.WobblyBootsBBQ.com

Dining Hours: 

11am - 10pm, 7 Days Week

Bar Hours:     

11am - 1am, Mon-Sat

11am -12pm Sun