Barn-B-Que Smokehouse

Last week's blog covered our " Smoked Brisket - So Delicious & Served In So Many Ways. " A brisket-related menu item, our amazing Burnt Ends, are the topic for today. The name itself doesn't make the dish sound very appetizing, but after just one bite of the burnt ends from The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Osage Beach will prove that names can be deceiving!  The Barn-B-Que's Burnt Ends If you're already a fan of the savory beef brisket served at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant , then there's an excellent chance that you're going to love our burnt ends too. Many people might hear the word "burnt" and assume this is just an overcooked piece of meat. On the contrary, once our creative cooks get done preparing these delicacies, you're left with an irresistible food item that often sells out before the day is done!  A burnt end is made up of the end pieces, or the points, on a cut of brisket. Being on the end, these get charred while th...

We serve many mouthwatering smoked meats here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark. Each one is cooked in small batches daily to ensure you get the freshest food possible. Among those meats is a delicious cut of beef that we use in a variety of delicious ways - brisket! Here's a closer look at this incredible meu item and all the ways you can enjoy it when you visit us for the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks . What is Brisket? Brisket is a cut of meat from the breast or lower chest of beef. It is one of the eight primal cuts of beef. This popular meat has a long history in the United States but only became popular as a BBQ dish when a restaurant in Texas decided to start slow-smoking it in the late 1950s. It was nearly a decade before the "fad" spread to other BBQ restaurants across the USA. Today, brisket is one of the most popular dishes served.    How Many Ways Can Brisket Be Served? Well, with a little imagination, we're sure a creative cook could come u...

 Since The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark is just a few minutes drive away from the historic Bagnell Dam Strip, that puts us in close proximity to many exciting annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks . As a matter of fact, two very popular events are happening over the next couple of weekends - The Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals and Bikefest Lake of the Ozarks.  There will be plenty to keep you entertained at those events but when you get hungry, we'll have the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks hot and ready for you! Here's a quick look at some of the details for each event (so you can see how much fun each one can be) followed by a mouthwatering peek at "what's for dinner" (or lunch, or Happy Hour...) when you join us at The Barn-B-Que.  32nd Annual Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals Dubbed as Central Missouri's largest car show, the Magic Dragon Street Meet Nationals takes over the historic Bagnell Dam Strip from Friday, September 11-Sunday, Sep...

It's Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks . If you're spending the holiday in the lake area, there are a few things that are most likely a part of your weekend plans. Those include spending time outdoors and on the water, hanging out with friends and family, and treating yourself to delicious food and drinks.  Nothing's better on a holiday weekend than BBQ and there's no BBQ better than what you'll find at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark! Whether you choose to dine here with us in our historic barn turned restaurant or pick up some delicious smoked BBQ to go, we'll make sure the dining part of your holiday is finger-licking good.  Smoked Meats & So Much More The menu at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant is filled full of a delicious combination of classic BBQ favorites plus unique menu times thrown in for a bit of tasty variety. (After all, variety is the spice of life!)  We smoke our meats daily in small batches to ensure y...