The Difference Between Baby Back Ribs & Pork Spare Ribs

If your goal is to serve the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks, then ribs are a must-have menu item. So, of course, ribs have a place in the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse lineup of delicious, hickory-smoked meats. 

We actually serve two different types of ribs; Baby Back Ribs and Classic Pork Spare Ribs. Pork ribs are classified by many different names. For those of you that are unfamiliar with the differences, today's blog should clear it up for you. 

Baby Back Ribs
The name of this delicious dish does not come from the age of the animal, but rather the smaller size of the ribs compared to classic spare ribs. They are also the tenderest and leanest ribs you can order with meat both between and on top of the bones. These are taken from the top of the rib cage between the spine and spare ribs, below the loin muscle.  

Baby back ribs are sometimes referred to as back ribs, loin ribs, or Canadian ribs. The latter is due to the fact that Canadian bacon comes from the same loin meat that is connected to these ribs. Generally, baby back ribs have between 10-13 curved bones that are 3-6 inches long.

Here at Wobby Boots BBQ, our Baby Back Ribs Dinner can be ordered as either a full or half-slab of tender, meaty ribs. First, they are coated in our special dry rub. After that, we slow-smoke them, lightly grill them, and baste the ribs with our secret recipe sauce before putting them on a plate next to Texas toast and your favorite side dish.   

Pork Spare Ribs
Spare ribs are flatter than baby back ribs and tend to have less meat, but since they are also a fattier cut, that often causes them to be one of the most flavorful cuts. They are taken from the belly side of the rib cage, below the section of back ribs and above the breast bone.   

Our Classic Pork Spare Ribs Dinner at the Boot is an experience that true BBQ lovers thoroughly enjoy. Available as either a full or half-slab serving, our special dry rub is used to coat the juicy ribs and then they are slow-roasted over hickory logs until they reach the perfect degree of mouthwatering goodness! A big ol' slice of Texas toast and one of our homestyle side dishes complete the dining experience. 

Rib Combos 
Ordering the best hickory-smoked BBQ ribs at the Lake of the Ozarks as your main course is one way to enjoy them. We also offer them in a few different combination meals so you can get your rib-fix and still try some of our other dishes at the same time. These include:

• BBQ Chicken & Ribs Combo
  A delicious combination of mouthwatering 'que! Half a BBQ chicken and a half-slab of pork spare ribs served with Texas toast and one side dish.
• Ribbies & Wings
  Two of our most popular menu items on the same plate! 4 Wobbly Wings and 4 individual pork spare ribs. 
• The Wobbly Boots Sampler
  Some of the best of what we have to offer! 4 Wobbly Wings, 4 Onion Rings, 4 Bacon Wrapped Shrimp, and 4 Spare Ribs.  

So which type of rib do you want to try first? If you want to try them both the next time you're at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach, better bring a friend. That way you can share both dinners because if you order all of that for yourself, you're definitely going to need a doggy bag! 

You could also simply come in to dine at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant more than once to try a different rib at two different meals. Either way you decide to do it, we're willing to bet you'll be back a LOT once you get a taste for our BBQ! 

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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5 Reasons Why Kids LOVE Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

With spring break just around the corner for many of you (and currently happening for a few of you,) you're probably looking for things to do to keep the kids entertained. A trip to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse will get everyone out of the house plus you all get to enjoy an amazing meal that involves no preparation, cooking, or cleaning up on your part! The best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks is probably enough incentive for the adults to head our way, but here are a few additional reasons that will get the kiddos excited about coming to the Boot too. 

Menu Items They Love
Kids can be picky about what they're willing to eat and many young children have not yet developed a love for BBQ like the grownups. That's not a problem at Wobbly Boots BBQ because our kids' menu is filled with items that children love.  

Give them a dab of our house-recipe BBQ sauce for dipping and they may be well on their way to a lifelong love of our hickory-smoked menu items. Until they're completely ready for that, here are the tasty treats we have for kids ages 12 and under. 

• Kids Burger with Fries
• Kids Chicken Tenders with Fries
• Grilled Cheese with Fries
• Mini Corn Dogs with Fries
• Pork Sandwich with Fries
• Cheese Quesadilla
• Mac & Cheese Boat

BBQ is Messy

Kids love being allowed to get a little messy, and dining on BBQ is a great excuse to do just that! For youngsters that are ready to graduate from the kids' menu, or at least give that homemade BBQ sauce a try, they're bound to get it all over their hands, face, and possibly even a few other places. 

BBQ isn't the type of food you are careful with, but rather one you eat with reckless abandon and enjoyment! We've got plenty of wet wipes handy so you can clean yourselves up when you finished eating 

Our Family-Friendly Atmosphere

Once you set foot in our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant, you are welcomed as a part of our extended family. There's plenty of seating to accommodate any size group and even a cool "front porch" that the kids really seem to love. The entire restaurant is non-smoking. (In respect to tobacco products, that is. There's a LOT of hickory-smoking going on!) 

We've also got 21 TVs placed all around the room plus a giant projection screen. That means if you're a family of sports fans, you can catch the game while you eat. Around here, enthusiastic cheering is encouraged!  

We've Got Dessert

If you aren't too stuffed after you eat, we've got some amazing dessert options to satisfy that sweet-tooth. Occasionally our chef comes up with an extra-special treat for us to serve for dessert that's not regularly on the menu. Some of the staples you can expect to find every visit include: 

• Root Beer Float
• Chocolate Cobbler
• Rustic Apple Tart
• Red Velvet Cheesecake
• Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Pie
• Ice Cream 

Mom & Dad Love It Here

Best of all, our family-friendly restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is one of the few places that both the kids and the adults can all agree on. We've got a wide variety of menu choices to keep everyone happy, no matter what you're in the mood for. That means during the meal, as well as when it's over, everybody is happy!

So when the kids start complaining that they're bored this spring break, pack them in the car and head on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach. Our family is always thrilled to welcome your family to our place! 

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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The Boot Makes National Celery Month Worth Celebrating

Sure, it may seem strange to see a BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks talking about celery, but bear with us. March happens to be National Celery Month and your friends at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse have actually found a way to make that exciting! Alone, celery leaves the taste buds longing, but we've paired it with two menu items that make it a lot more exciting. 

Celery
Alone, celery is pretty boring for the most part but it does contain vitamins and minerals that your body needs. It is also a good source of fiber and a nice crunchy snack if you're trying to eat lighter and healthier. That being said, it's WAY better when you use it for dipping into another food so that there is actually flavor involved. It's also the perfect veggie to bring out the flavor in two popular Wobbly Boots Roadhouse menu items.  

Celery + Wobbly Wings
Why in the world do juicy, flavorful, lick-your-lips wings usually come with celery on the plate? Well, there are actually a few great reasons to have the green vegetable there for your culinary enjoyment. 

The crunch is a nice contrast to the meatiness of that perfectly hickory-smoked wing. Dipped in ranch or bleu cheese, they are excellent for cooling off your mouth after a spicy bite. Last, but certainly not least, the green of the celery nicely compliments the color of the wings on the plate. Without celery, the wings would be every bit as good, but it is a nice addition to the overall flavor experience.    

Celery + Vodka
Most cocktails get a garnish of at least a lemon, a lime, or possibly a cherry. The Bloody Mary has evolved into a drink that some people seem to think should have an entire meal as a garnish! A lime and a single stalk of celery are plenty to give this "hair-of-the-dog" cocktail a little something extra.

Much like with the wings, celery is a nice, cooling palate cleanser if you like your Bloody Marys on the spicy side. It makes a perfect edible stir stick for the drink too and the red and green go together beautifully, making the cocktail both tasty and attractive.

Even though celery is not the star of the show when it comes to the menu items Wobbly Boots BBQ has paired it with, you've gotta admit, if the celery wasn't there you just might miss it. For example, our Wobbly Boots Sampler pictured above looks a little more dressed up with those lovely, tall, green stalks of celery breaking up the brown. As an added bonus, you get to enjoy a giant plate of the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks and/or a refreshing Bloody Mary and still feel good that you got in a serving of veggies while you did it!      

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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Don't Miss Our Next Fireside Whiskey Dinner - March 5

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach has another very tasteful evening in the making for you on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at 6:30 pm. It's time for another one of the extremely popular Fireside Whiskey Dinners at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant. Anyone that enjoys a great whiskey or gourmet food will love this pairing event and, if you love both of those things, then this is an evening you do not want to miss!  

Monthly whiskey pairing dinners have become somewhat of a winter tradition here at the Boot. We set them up in the side room by the fireplace. Chef Kevin McCowan creates a menu that is extraordinarily delicious and our expert mixologist perfectly pairs each of the 5 courses with an amazing whiskey.

Here's a closer look at January's Fireside Whiskey Dinner at Wobbly Boots BBQ. These irresistible photos are followed by the March 5th pairing menu.

  

1st Course

-Rainbow carrot salad with spicy pork belly burnt ends and herbed cabernet vinegar reduction

-BOURBON: Bernheim Wheat

2nd Course

-Smoked gumbo with shrimp, andouille, and pickled onion & okra

-BOURBON: McKenna 10 year

3rd Course

-Chargrilled oyster with sundried tomato, wilted spinach, shallots, and shaved Parmesan

-BOURBON: Parkers Heritage Collection 

4th Course

-Drunken Frenched chicken cassoulet with malted veal reduction and colcannon

-BOURBON: Pikesville Rye

5th Course

-Chocolate banana bread pudding and praline foster

-BOURBON: Elijah Crag small batch barrel proof

These special evenings give us a chance to highlight some of the many unbelievable whiskeys that we carry behind the bar. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse was recognized by the Great Bourbon team from GreatBourbon.com as one of the Great Bourbon Bars of America. (Pretty great, huh!) The next time you're in the restaurant, make it a point to check them out. You may be surprised at the fantastic variety we have to offer. 

These dinners also give us a chance to highlight the many culinary talents of our amazing chef. Kevin helps us bring you the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks on a daily basis, but that's only one of his many skills in the kitchen. 

Get Tickets Now
Tickets are $60 per person and seating is limited, so swing on by the Boot soon so and pick yours up. You can also give us a call at 573-348-2277 to claim your tickets.  

No matter how you do it, just do it soon! Every time we host one of these amazing evenings, word gets out more and more about what an incredible night of deliciousness awaits! We'd hate for you to miss out. 

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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Surf 'N' Turf at the Boot! Delicious Seafood & Steaks

It's probably no surprise that you can find the best steaks at the Lake of the Ozarks at the Boot, but it might be news to you that we know that we cook up some amazing seafood too. Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach can do it all! Here's a closer look at some of the delicious dishes we have from both land and sea! 

Seafood
It is recommended that everyone have at least 2 servings of seafood weekly. It's full of all kinds of wonderful nutrients for your body, plus, it tastes amazing! Wobbly Boots BBQ has savory seafood options sprinkled throughout the menu, from appetizers to entrees. 

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
Six large gulf shrimp individually wrapped with our hickory-smoked bacon and grilled to perfection. 

Cajun Dusted Shrimp
Six juicy gulf shrimp coated in spicy Cajun seasoning and sauteed in a white wine butter sauce. 

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
A bountiful blend of blue crab meat, cream cheese, cheddar-jack cheese, and special seasonings stuffed in large mushroom caps and topped with Provel cheese, all baked to a golden brown. 

Smoked Salmon Salad
A bed of crisp greens topped with our house-smoked salmon, hard boiled egg, tomatoes, and red onions. 

Catfish BLT
A southern-style catfish fillet coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried to a golden brown. Served on a hoagie with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo. 

Salmon BLT
We use grilled salmon this time around, and serve it on a hoagie with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and avocado mayo. 

Smoked Salmon Wrap
Delicate house-smoked salmon paired with lemon-caper cream cheese and served in a wheat tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and red onion.  

Fried Shrimp Po Boy
A delicious combination of hand-breaded shrimp with lettuce, tomato, and chipotle mayo served on a hoagie. 

Fried Shrimp Dinner
Seven large gulf shrimp hand-breaded to a golden brown and served with a side of cocktail sauce. 

Brown Sugar Salmon
A grilled brown sugar teriyaki salmon fillet sits on top of smashed potatoes and fresh spring green beans. 

Catfish
Two delicious southern-fried catfish fillets served with tartar sauce for dipping. 

Steak
We have some amazing cuts of steak on the menu at the Boot, and we've even created some irresistible sandwiches with our savory prime rib. Any one of these would be a steak lover's dream! 

Prime Rib Melt
Succulent, house-smoked, shaved prime rib topped with Swiss on grilled sourdough bread, served with our house-made horsey sauce on the side for an extra kick! 

Prime Rib French Dip
Thinly shaved smoked prime rib and melted Swiss cheese on French bread served with a side au jus. 

Rib-eye
A 12-oz. cut, fire-grilled to perfection.

Roadhouse Rib-eye
Our 12-oz. rib-eye topped with grilled mushrooms, onions, and provolone cheese. 

Prime Rib Dinner
We only serve this big boy on the weekends! Every Friday and Saturday after 5 pm you can enjoy a 10-oz, 14-oz, or 18-oz. cut of our slow-smoked, perfectly seasoned, hand-cut prime rib. 

Have Both!
If you are in the mood for both "surf and turf," you could order a seafood appetizer to enjoy before your steak comes to the table. Another option is to add either fried or Cajun shrimp to any steak dinner. Of course, one last way to do that is to come in for both lunch and dinner and have one each meal! 

However you decide to give our delicious seafood and steak menu items a try, make your way to our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant soon. We open daily at 11:00 am and we can't wait to serve you something you're going to love! 

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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The Best Live Music for Lake Pub Crawl Weekend 2019

The 2019 Lake of the Ozarks Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is THIS SATURDAY! Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has lined up some of the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks to entertain you during the Lake Pub Crawl, but there's more! Our sister restaurant, Dog Days Bar & Grill, is starting the party early on Friday night with 2 incredible bands of their own. Instead of just one night, we're turning it into an all-weekend party! 

Pre-Pub Crawl Party at Dog Days
Friday, February 15
Tickets are available right now at the Boot for this off-season concert at Dog Days Bar & Grill for $10 or they will be $15 at the door on show night. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the music starts at 8:00 pm with the Plastics and the Mixtapes.  

The Plastics
The Plastics live by the motto, "On Wednesday's we wear pink..." (Get it?) Springfield's newest high-energy party band covers a variety of hits from the 2000's. This will not just be their debut performance at the Dog, but also their first appearance at the Lake of the Ozarks. Some of the music you can expect to hear is Eminem, Avril Lavigne, Nelly, Gwen Stefani, and much more.  

The Mixtapes
The Mixtapes are an amazing 90's tribute band that everyone at Dog Days looks forward to hearing every time they play our stage. Every single member of this 5-piece group sings, which allows them to cover a huge range of music spanning the Cranberries, Nirvana, No Doubt, Beastie Boys, TLC, Radiohead, Spice Girls, Weezer, Rage Against the Machine, Britney Spears, & Beck... just to name a few! The Mixtapes bring the excitement and nostalgia of the 90's to life with a high-energy show that will keep you on the dance floor all night long.

Lake Pub Crawl at the Boot
Saturday, February 16
We'll be shutting down the kitchen at 4:00 pm so that we can make plenty of room on the "dance floor" for you to truly enjoy our amazing entertainment for the evening. (Don't worry, the bar will be open all night and we'll have a food tent set up outside.) The Boomchux will hit the stage from 4-8 pm and after that Vinyl Richy will rock the house from 8 pm-close. 

The Boomchux
These self-proclaimed mother chuckers are a lake area favorite and are no strangers to the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse stage. They bring an old-style country sound in the best way possible with a guitar, an upright bass, a steel guitar, and amazing vocals. Think old time country mixed with a bit of swing revival. These fellas have a huge following, so we expect the dance floor to fill up quickly.   

Vinyl Richy
Vinyl Richy is a DJ/Producer based out of Kansas City, MO. He brings over 15 years of experience to the "turntable" in all aspects of DJ'ing, remixing, and beatmaking. Audiences all over the Midwest have witnessed his talent in hundreds of venues and 1500+ DJ events and shows. He has sold over 20,000 remixes from 2008 to present and recently launched an online beat store at www.VinylRichyBeats.com where artists and vocalists can browse and purchase Vinyl Richy produced tracks of all styles, genres, and sounds. 

Wobbly Boots Roadhouse is sure to be your favorite stop on the Lake Pub Crawl route on Saturday, and since our music starts at 4 pm, you'll have plenty of time to sleep in after partying all night at the Dog! You can find out all the pub crawl details by visiting www.LakePubCrawl.com, or simply swing by the Boot on Saturday to pick up your $10 pub crawl wristband and we'll tell you all about it! 

BEST BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks

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  

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