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The Fascinating History of How a Barn From Ohio Became The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse on Horseshoe Bend Parkway in Lake Ozark was originally "born & raised" in Oak Park, Ohio. (Yes, you read that right. Cool, huh? So keep reading!) Exactly how does a farm building cross state lines to become the best BBQ restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks ? Well, that's a fascinating story... Oak Harbor Origins The original barn that is now the home of the best smoked BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks  was built in Oak Harbor, Ohio, during the early 1850s. Oak Harbor got its name due to the importance of a nearby Portage River and the large stands of virgin White Oak abundant in the area.  By 1850, Oak Harbor had become a community of 38 dwellings with 187 people. The Barn-B-Que's owner, Bill Borders, stated, " When I look at the barn I like to think of that community at that point in time, wondering how many of those people contributed to building and erecting the barn. "  Between then and now most of the barn's his

Save Room For These Scrumptious Side Dishes!

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The best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks is generally thought of as the "star of the plate" here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse . For a well-rounded meal, however, you've got to give some credit to our BBQ's delicious "co-stars", those scrumptious side dishes!  Homestyle Sides From The Barn Occasionally we feature some additional side dishes as a special for a particular day, so always be sure to ask about those when you come in to order. The fantastic foods below are staples on our daily menu and each one is extremely special in its own way already.   Fresh Fries Fresh-cut and fried to order. Enjoy 'em "loaded" for an additional charge! Picnic Cole Slaw Finely chopped cabbage and carrots in a slightly sweet, light dressing. Southern Style Green Beans Traditional southern-style green beans with bacon.  Chunky Apple Sauce Sweet applesauce with chunks of apple. Mac-N-Cheese Macaroni and creamy queso cheese.  Tater Tots Potato barrels deep-fried to a

A BBQ Favorite - Smoked Pulled Pork!

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We've got an excellent list of mouthwatering smoked meats to choose from at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant & smokehouse . For today's blog, we're featuring our always delicious, ever irresistible pulled pork! It's smoked fresh daily at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark and we've got it on the menu in a wonderful variety of ways.  Below, we've found a few interesting facts about this delicious meat to share with all of you. After that, get ready to get hungry because we've got a tasty look at the pulled pork dishes you'll find at our family restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks.  DID YOU KNOW... Pulled pork has always been especially popular in the Southern U.S. but with a taste this great, it's no surprise that those states couldn't keep this delicious dish all to themselves. Generally, a shoulder cut of the pig, pulled pork gets its easy-to-pull-apart texture from the slow-cooking process of being smoked over wood.   Although yo

History & Fun Facts Surrounding Smoked Meat's Tasty Partner - BBQ Sauce!

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The mouthwatering smoked meats cooked up and served at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse daily are generally the "star" of any meal served here. Of course, those magnificent meats are complimented beautifully by their ever-present "co-star", BBQ sauce. The best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks can be enjoyed here at the Barn with your choice of 5 different sauces. We'll share more about our BBQ sauce varieties later but first, a few fun facts about this irresistible ingredient. Did You Know... BBQ sauce is not only used to enhance the fantastic flavors of hickory-smoked meats as a sauce after they are done cooking. It can also be used as a marinade before smoking or grilling and you can baste the meat with it during cooking. This is one ingredient that tastes terrific with pretty much every type of meat you can eat!  Some historians place the origin of BBQ sauce in the 17th century when the first American colonies were forming. References to this type of sauce were found

Irresistible Sandwiches & Burgers for Lunch, Dinner, & Even Breakfast!

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Sandwiches and burgers are a popular lunch choice for many people. The type we serve at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark are big and hearty enough to satisfy both lunch and dinner cravings plus we even offer breakfast sandwiches on the weekends! If you're a sandwich lover, or simply appreciate delicious food in general, you might want to give the following menu items a try from our BBQ restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks .   Smoked Meat Sandwiches Many of our smoked meats can be ordered in sandwich form as either a 5-ounce or 8-ounce serving on a bun with your choice of a side dish. We've also got 5 deliciously different BBQ sauces you can top these with. Pulled Pork Brisket Turkey Ham Sausage  Specialty Sandwiches Our specialty sandwiches combine even more tasty ingredients with those incredible smoked meats we talked about above! These are served alongside your choice of a side dish. We occasionally add new sandwiches as daily specials too, so keep an eye out for tho

Weekly Specials at The Barn-B-Que

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We strive to make every day that you dine at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozarks an enjoyable experience. There are certain days and times, however, that we make things a little more intriguing than usual at our BBQ restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks . In addition to the occasional lunch or dinner special, right now we are hosting these regular weekly specials for your delicious enjoyment.  Weekday AND Sunday Happy Hours This time of year the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks happens at The Barn-B-Que 6 days a week! That's every Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00 pm and all day every Sunday. Just what makes these hours happier than the rest? Our Happy Hour specials are a big part of the reason for that! A great Happy Hour has to have drink specials. Our deals include half-price AB/Miller beers, wine, and well drinks. Of course, we wanted to go above and beyond "the norm" so we also offer half-price appetizers during Happy Hour, which includes our en

Valentine's Day Weekend at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse

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Valentine's Day is THIS WEEKEND! Are you ready? No worries if it snuck up on you because here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark, we've got some deliciously romantic plans all laid out for you! If you'll be spending Valentine's Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks , head on over to the Barn for a fantastic meal and some incredible live entertainment.  Live Music - Trev & Dev The Barn-B-Que is thrilled to offer some of the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks with the amazing musical stylings of Trev & Dev on Saturday, February  13, 2021, from 7:00-10:00 pm . Have you had a chance to hear these talented fellas play yet?  Imagine if two guys were tossed into a garbage can full of good music and allowed to age like a fine wine. That's Trev & Dev! These two friends have been playing together for a long time, performing a little bit of everything to satisfy the musical preferences of everyone in the crowd. We suggest getting here early for a g