4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks + BBQ = The Perfect Match!

The most popular holiday for BBQ is the 4th of July and the most popular BBQ for the 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks comes from Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach! 

Folks flock to the lake area to celebrate Independence Day. Spend more time enjoying the holiday and less time cooking for family and friends by picking up some of the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks from the Boot. 

4 Most Popular 4th of July Foods
We researched the most popular foods to celebrate the 4th of July with and the following 4 items were top choices on every list we discovered. As luck would have it, we serve every one of these (in some form or another) at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant! 

• Burgers
• We've got the best, hand-pattied burgers in town made from a special blend of certified Black Angus chuck, brisket, and short rib.  There are 7 burgers to choose from on the menu plus we feature a different specialty burger every week. 
• Steak
• You'll find juicy, hickory-smoked prime rib as the main ingredient in many of our gourmet sandwiches plus an amazing Roadhouse Rib-eye on the menu every day. Each Friday & Saturday after 5 pm you can also enjoy an unbelievably delicious Smoked Prime Rib Dinner. 
• Chicken
• Our BBQ menu features a 1/2 chicken that has been spice-rubbed, hickory-smoked, and glazed in our homemade BBQ sauce. We also have a nice variety of "yard bird" sandwiches for you to choose from as well. Don't forget about those Wobbly Wings too. (Always a terrific choice!) 
• Hot Dogs
• You actually won't find any hot dogs here (unless you count the mini corn dogs on the kids' menu) but we do serve mouthwatering, hickory-smoked sausage. That's 100-times tastier than a regular ol' hot dog!

Dine-In or Get It To Go

The dining room at Wobbly Boots BBQ offers plenty of table space for both large and small groups, plus a great bar to belly up to. We also have 21 TVs conveniently positioned all around the restaurant so you can catch all of your favorite games while you eat. 

Of course, on a gorgeous summer holiday weekend, it's really tempting to spend as much time outdoors as possible. In that case, pick up your BBQ to go! Simply give us a call at 573-348-2277 for a to-go order to pack into your picnic basket and head to the boat, a local park, or your backyard. 

Let Us Bring BBQ To You 

Do you have a large group of friends or family joining you for the holiday weekend? Our hickory-smoked BBQ is available in bulk and if you give us enough notice, the best caterers at the Lake of the Ozarks can deliver your order directly to you! All of our catered events are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. To guarantee your date, please book and confirm your event in advance with our sales office by calling 573-348-2277. 

Don't spend your holiday prepping food in the kitchen and slaving over a hot grill. Let Wobbly Boots Roadhouse do the cooking while you spend your 4th of July weekend simply enjoying it! We'll make the food, you make the memories! 

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 Awesome Appetizers You'll Find at the Boot

Quite a few people come into our BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks excited about the many lunch and dinner options that can be found on our extensive menu. There are also quite a few people that come in specifically to sink their teeth into our awesome appetizers. 

Whether you order one of our apps as your main meal or before it, these tasty treats are definitely worth saving some room for. (They make a great mid-day snack too!) 

Apps at the Boot
Many of the appetizers on the Wobbly Boots Roadhouse menu have the added benefit of featuring some of those mouthwatering hickory-smoked meats we slow-roast daily. Check out what we've got waiting for you on our appetizer menu, but be warned, reading this is going to make you very hungry! 

BBQ Pork Nachos
Tri-colored tortilla chips covered with spicy queso sauce and topped with pulled pork, baked beans, cheddar-jack cheese, tomatoes, and onions. 

Brisket Quesadilla
Smoked beef brisket, bacon, tomatoes, green onions, and cheddar-jack cheese grilled in a wheat tortilla, served with a side of salsa and sour cream. 

Texas Fries
Seasoned curly fries smothered in spicy queso cheese, bacon, green onions, and cheddar-jack cheese, served with a side of jalapenos. 

Wobbly Wings
Juicy, jumbo chicken wings coated in our house dry rub and then slow-roasted in our hickory pit. Each order is served with your choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing, and you can order the wings plain, in all of their hickory-smoked goodness, or with one of the following incredible sauces. 

• BBQ - Our house recipe sauce. A great addition to anything!
• Original - A mustard-based sauce like no other. Try it, you'll be hooked. 
• Chipotle Buffalo - Our version of traditional buffalo.
• Teriyaki - Sweet meets heat. Delicious!
• Trashed - Our smoked wings deep-fried before serving. 

Ribbies & Wings
2 of our most popular items: 4 individual pork spare ribs and 6 Wobbly Wings.

Our Famous Onion Rings
A heaping stack of thick-cut yellow onions, hand-breaded to order and deep-fried to a golden brown, served with chipotle ranch.

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

The Wobbly Boots Sampler
Feed the farm! Some of the best of what we have to offer from our appetizer menu, all on one plate! 4 Wobbly Wings, 4 onion rings, 4 bacon-wrapped shrimp, and 4 spare ribs. A mountain of food suitable for a big meal or sharing.

Buffalo Chicken Dip
Smoked chicken breast mixed in a buffalo cream cheese dip topped with Provel cheese and baked to a golden brown, served with tri-colored tortilla chips. 

Chicken Tenders
Fresh chicken tenders, hand-breaded and cooked to a golden brown, served traditional or tossed in one of our wing sauces. 

Fried Pickles

A half-pound of pickle chips hand-breaded in our special seasoned flour and fried to a golden brown, served with chipotle ranch. 

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

Burnt Ends & Sausage

Delicious burnt ends and smoked sausage served with a piece of Texas Toast. Available while they last! (But don't worry, we make more often!)

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

After reading about all of that tastiness, your mouth has got to be watering! Fix that with a trip to our Lake of the Ozarks family restaurant. The appetizer menu at Wobbly Boots BBQ is just the beginning, so be sure to come in good and hungry. 

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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Turkey-Lovers Unite - June is Your Month!

One would think that turkeys would be recognized closer to Thanksgiving, but it turns out that National Turkey Month is actually smack dab in the middle of the year during June. Maybe it's set up that way so that you have the extra incentive to enjoy this delicious bird both in the fall and in the spring.

If you've had a chance to taste the turkey we serve up on a daily basis at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach, you don't need any extra encouragement to order it. As one of our most popular hickory-smoked meats at the Lake of the Ozarks, turkey plays an important part in many of the mouthwatering menu items we proudly serve.

Bring on the Turkey
Our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant proudly serves up 100% white meat turkey breast that has been rubbed, hickory-smoked, and sliced to perfection right here at the Boot. Not only does this bird taste fantastic, but turkey is also low in fat and high in protein, making it a healthy meal as well. Other benefits include being an excellent source of iron, zinc, phosphorous, potassium, and B vitamins.

You may choose to enjoy this savory meat as your main dish next to one of our homestyle side dishes, either on a Smoked Meat Plate or as a BBQ Sandwich on a bun. Another option is to give it a try in one of our many turkey-filled menu items.

Cowboy Cobb
The king of salads! A platter of crisp greens generously topped with smoked turkey and ham, crumbled bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomatoes, red onion, cheddar-jack cheese, and Provolone cheese. 

Loaded Baker
A huge baked potato stuffed with your choice of turkey, pork, beef, or ham and that's topped with crumbled bacon, green onions, and cheddar-jack cheese. 

Texas Style Club
Turkey, ham, bacon, lettuce, tomato, Provolone cheese, and avocado mayo served between two pieces of wheatberry bread. 

Grilled Turkey Wrap
The Original Wobbly Boots wrap! Lightly grilled turkey breast served in a warm wheat tortilla stuffed full of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, cheddar-jack cheese, and ranch dressing. 

Turkey Avocado Wrap
Hickory-smoked 100% breast of turkey served in a wheat tortilla with avocado, avocado mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, and cheddar-jack cheese. 

Turkey Reuben
Grilled marbled rye bread, warm sauerkraut, 1000 island dressing, melted Swiss cheese, and house-smoked lean turkey breast. 

Open Faced Smoked Turkey
The way Mom used to make it! Delicious smoked turkey served open-faced on white bread with smashed potatoes, turkey gravy, and green beans. 

Don't be one of those people that saves turkey as a seasonal treat once a year on Thanksgiving. If you do, you're missing out on a delicious and healthy meal that should be enjoyed all year long. (Especially the way we prepare it at Wobbly Boots BBQ!) Head on over to our Lake of the Ozarks family restaurant soon and order up one of these amazing turkey dishes. You're bound to fall in love with turkey all over again!

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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Find the Best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks at the Boot!

There are quite a few Happy Hours going on around the lake area, but the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks happens weekly at the Boot! Why do we believe that our special hours are so much better at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse? We're so glad you asked! Read on to find out all about why you need to join us for Happy Hour real soon. 

6 Days a Week
Not only can you enjoy Happy Hour at Wobbly Boots BBQ during the week, but we also throw in a bonus day over the weekend with quite a few bonus hours! Every Monday through Friday from 3-6 pm you're welcome to come in and unwind by taking advantage of some great food and drinks specials. 

Then, each Sunday we host Happy Hour all day long! Yes, you read that right. From the time we open at 11:00 am until we close down Sunday night, Happy Hour pricing is in full effect! 

Happy Hour Drinks
Whether you're in the mood for an ice-cold beer, a glass of wine, or a masterfully mixed cocktail, we've got you covered. Drink specials during Happy Hour at the Boot include $1 off all well drinks, wine, and draft beer. Our fully-stocked bar is filled with all kinds of tempting refreshments for you to enjoy, including 21 different beers on tap, and during Happy Hour, you get a great deal on them as well! 

Happy Hour Food
Once you step inside and get a whiff of those savory, hickory-smoked meats cooking, you're bound to be hungry! You're welcome to order off of our regular menu, but you might want to take advantage of some great Happy Hour food discounts on some very popular (and very delicious) items. 

• Pulled Pork Sliders - 3 for $6
• Shaved Prime Rib Sliders - 3 for $9
• Large Pulled Pork Nachos - $2 off

Sit Anywhere You Like
Unlike many other establishments, our Happy Hour specials are offered to everyone in the restaurant, not just the folks bellying up to the bar. If you happen to come in for a meal with the family or have a big group of friends that you need a large table to accommodate, you can still order Happy Hour items, no matter where you are seated.

Even if you come in on your own, you're bound to run into a few regulars sitting around the bar. If you're willing to strike up a conversation with a stranger, that stranger will very likely be a friend by the time you leave! 

Catch a Game
Another great thing about heading to the Boot for Happy Hour is the fact that it's the best place to watch sports at the Lake of the Ozarks. Quite often there's a great game on during Happy Hour, especially on Sundays. With 21 TVs and a giant projection screen behind the stage, there's never a bad seat in the house and there are always plenty of screens to catch all the games. 

We try our very best to make everyone happy every moment they spend at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant & bar, but during Happy Hour, we give you a bit more incentive than usual to have a great time! The next time you're in the mood for a break from your regular day, come on over and spend some time with us here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.

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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Wobbly Boots' Fried Pickles - Kind of a Big Dill!

Fried pickles began as a delicacy throughout the southern United States. This delicious treat eventually headed north and we all fell in love with the taste too. Wobbly Boot Roadhouse found our own way to cook up this fantastic dish that makes it a "must-try" item from the appetizer list. 

Our Lake of the Ozarks family restaurant serves up a half pound of pickle chips per order. They are hand-breaded in our specially seasoned flour, fried to a golden brown, and served with a delicious Chipotle Ranch dipping sauce. Either as a snack, an appetizer, or side dish, the fried pickles at Wobbly Boots BBQ are an excellent choice.  

Who Created the Fried Pickle?
As with many origin stories, there is more than one. There is a record of a "French Fried Pickle" recipe being published as early as 1962 for the Food Editors Conference in New York. 

Another popular story, which seems to have come about much too late to be the original, is from the Hollywood Cafe out of Hollywood, Mississippi. Their tale from 1969 begins with a crowded restaurant and a cook without enough catfish to feed them all. In desperation, he reached for the industrial-sized jar of dill pickles that was handy, rolled them in the catfish batter, dropped them in the fryer, and served them to the patrons. They were an immediate hit.

The most popular story, which seems to fit into a more plausible time frame, is out of Atkins, Arkansas. In 1963, Bernell "Fatman" Austin owned the Duchess Drive-In across the highway from the Atkins Pickle Plant. (FYI: Atkins is known as the pickle capital of Arkansas!) Staring across the street at the pickle plant, Bernell was inspired to create a recipe.

That particular recipe is a well-guarded, family secret to this day. You can now only get a taste of Bernell's original creation once a year at the annual Picklefest held each May in Atkins. The family dishes up about 2,500 orders of the "Fatman's Original Fried Dill Pickles" at every festival and the money raised is used for scholarships and charities that Bernell supported. 

Sometime in the late 1990s, three high school friends brought the southern deep-fried pickle to the Minnesota State Fair, calling them the "Preferred Pickle." They were so popular, the same three friends began manufacturing them under KWF Foods and selling them to the foodservice industry. 

The Boot's Are the Best!
Regardless of how the fried pickle found its way to the Midwest or who actually invented it, the best BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has perfected it! The next time you have a craving for some Wobbly Boots BBQ, add an order of our Fried Pickles to the mix. We just know you are going to love them!

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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Start Memorial Day Weekend at the Boot!

The first step to planning a memorable and exciting Memorial Day Weekend is deciding to head to the Lake. Once that's decided, the first thing on your holiday "to-do" list should be fitting in some time for the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks!  

Hickory Smoked Goodness!
Once you've experienced the mouthwatering hickory-smoked flavors of Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach, it's always going to be one of the lake area stops you look forward to the most every visit. Our hybrid style of BBQ is a creation unique to the Boot but inspired by the BBQ meccas of the country, including Kansas City, St. Louis, Memphis, and Texas. In addition to those irresistible meats, add on our house-recipe BBQ sauce and you've got the makings of an exquisite meal!  

Dine In or Carry Out
Our smoke-free, family friendly restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is a wonderful place to bring the whole gang for lunch or dinner. There's plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. It's a great place to get out of the heat and a nice escape if Mother Nature decides to rain on us. (Fingers crossed for a sunshine-filled holiday though!) 

Even if you plan to spend the majority of your Memorial Day Weekend outdoors or entertaining guests at your home, you can still enjoy tasty menu items from Wobbly Boots BBQ. Call up with a to go order and take it home to share with family and friends or to pack your picnic basket with. When it comes to those savory hickory-smoked meats and homestyle side dishes, you can even order in bulk. 

Weekend Special
Every week, including Memorial Day Weekend, we offer the best hickory-smoked prime rib dinner at the Lake of the Ozarks after 5 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. This slow-smoked, perfectly seasoned steak is hand-cut and prepared to your desired doneness (rare not available.) You may order a 10 oz, 14 oz, or 18 oz cut and it's served up with a great big slice of Texas toast and one of our homestyle side dishes. (C'mon, it's a holiday. Treat yourself!)  

If You're Out On the Lake...
...we don't blame you one bit. It's gorgeous out there! Lucky for you that Wobbly Boots Roadhouse has two sister restaurants that you can get to by the water. The same great taste and high-quality meals you expect from the Boot but done with their own special twists.  

Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina
Not only can you get amazing Cajun cuisine, deliciously refreshing drinks, and enjoy great live entertainment at Shorty Pants Lounge, a short walk down the dock brings you to their incredible gas dock & C-store at Shorty Pants Marina. Fill up your boat and fill up your belly, all in one stop! There's plenty of seating both indoors and out, plus a cozy fireplace under a covered patio if the nights get a bit chilly.  

Dog Days Bar & Grill
The Dog features all kinds of amazing dishes, from tacos and sandwiches to seafood and steak, all prepared with fresh, savory ingredients. They feature a large indoor dining room with even more seating on the deck by the lake as well as the covered "Dog Pound" tiki bar. 

There are 4 bars total, including a swim-up bar that can be accessed whether you're on the deck or in the pool. They also feature a family-friendly pool in case you have the kids with you on this trip. Add to that fantastic live music all weekend long and their Log Jam at the Lake event on Saturday, May 25, and you know this is a waterfront stop you simply have to make!   

Start your Memorial Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks right here at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. We'll get your holiday off to an amazing start and be right here for you all weekend long when that BBQ craving creeps up on you. Doors open daily at 11:00 am. We'll be expecting you real soon! 

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 Burgers in the Midwest are at the Lake of the Ozarks

May is National BBQ Month (and we told you How to Convince the Gang to Have BBQ For Dinner in last week's blog) but it's also National Burger Month. Luckily for all of, you, both the best BBQ and the best burgers at the Lake of the Ozarks can be found at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach! 

Best Burgers in the Midwest 
The most mouthwatering, delicious, hickory-smoked BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks is just one of the many fantastic things coming out of the kitchen at the Boot. Another dish we prepare equally as well is our incredible selection of tasty burgers.

All of our beef is raised in the Midwest (Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska) from Valley Meats. They only use domestic corn and grain fed beef select or higher. Here at the Boot we hand-patty all of our burgers and cook them on a flat-top iron to perfection. They are then placed on a fresh kaiser bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion and served to you with one of our homestyle side dishes. 

So Many Choices
You are welcome to come up with your own burger creation from our list of toppings. We have some pretty amazing combinations already on the menu for you to choose from too. 

Farm Boy Burger
A juicy, flavorful classic cooked the way you like it.

El Diablo Burger
A real mouth-burner! It's topped with ghost pepper cheese, bacon, jalapenos, and our zesty 6-pepper sauce. 

Hickory Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger
Now this one's a mouthful! A half-pound burger topped with our house recipe BBQ sauce, hickory-smoked bacon, and good ol' American cheese. 

Patty Melt
Our famous burger topped with sauteed onions and Swiss cheese served on grilled marbled rye bread. 

Beale Street Burger
Our tribute to the South! It's topped with pulled pork and creamy coleslaw. 

Ham, Mushroom, Swiss Burger
Our amazing Farm Boy burger topped with pit ham, sauteed mushrooms, and Swiss cheese. 

Black & Bleu Burger
Our Farm Boy burger spiced up with Cajun seasoning and topped with bleu cheese crumbles. 

Burger of the Week
Every week we come up with an exciting burger to feature in addition to the fantastic list above. Be sure to ask your server about it when you come in.  

Additional toppings include: 

•  Cheese
• American 
• Provolone
• Swiss
• Cheddar Jack
• Ghost Pepper
• Pepper Jack
• Sauteed Mushrooms
• Sauteed Onions
• Sauteed Green Peppers
• Bleu Cheese Crumbles
• Bacon

Homestyle Side Dishes

As if those brilliant burgers weren't enough, you also get to pick one of our delicious homestyle side dishes to enjoy alongside your meal.

• Homestyle Side Dishes
• Fries
• Legendary Baked Beans
• Gourmet Potato Salad
• Cheesy Corn w/ Ham
• Green Beans w/ Bacon
• Smashed Potatoes & Gravy
• Creamy Coleslaw
• Cottage Cheese
• Baked Potato
• Mac & Cheese Cup
• Premium Sides
• Sweet Potato Fries
• Spring Green Beans
• Mac & Cheese Boat
• Cup or Bowl of Soup
• Texas Fries
• Garden Salad
• 1/2-Order of Onion Rings

Is your mouth watering yet? Head on over to Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in Osage Beach soon and get your burger on! Of course, it doesn't have to be a burger you order. With the wide variety of delicious choices on the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks family restaurant, you're sure to find the perfect meal to satisfy any hunger. 

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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