Barn-B-Que Smokehouse

The fall season is officially here and soon the temperatures will be falling. Now is the time to get out and take advantage of the nice autumn weather. What better way to enjoy the beautiful weather than a backyard bbq? Invite your family and friends to bring a side or dessert and plan a cookout for them. The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse loves a good backyard bbq! In this week’s blog, your Lake of the Ozarks restaurant will give you some ideas for the best backyard bbq party! Decorations Go with the season and put out some seasonal décor. This doesn’t have to be anything to extravagant. Some fun tablecloths and some small pumpkins and gourds can make for some fun decorations. Hang String Lights If your party will run into the evening hours, some string lights can keep the party alive. String lights can also set a cozy environment, so grab some blankets and get comfortable after getting your belly full. Fire Pit If the evening gets to chilly, have the fire pit ready. This is a gr...

At The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse , we are smoking the best BBQ at Lake of the Ozarks ! While we would love to see you enjoy your meal with us at the Barn, we know that is not always possible. Sometimes we just need a quick lunch to-go or an easy night at home with our favorite BBQ. In this week’s, blog we will talk about three reasons to grab Barn-B-Que to-go! 1. It Makes Life Easier We are all busy and grabbing some BBQ to-go can make your life easier in so many ways. It's perfect for business meetings, late nights when you don't have time to cook, those times when guests come over and you don't know what to fix, or just those days when you want to sit on the couch and eat a pile of ribs. We know these times will happen and that's why we've provided a delicious carryout option for you and your family. 2. No Dirty Dishes After a long week at work, sometimes you just want to go home, but then you'll have to cook and wash the dishes. That is the last thing y...

Are you planning a party or event at Lake of the Ozarks and not sure what to do for food? How about the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Barn-B-Que has a great catering menu and would love to help you with your next event. You focus on the planning and we can take care of the meal! In this week’s blog, we will cover what all we offer on our catering menu here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse . Bulk Meat • Brisket • Pulled Pork • Turkey Breast • Baby Back Ribs • Chicken Wings • Pulled Chicken • Pulled Turkey Bulk Sides • Grandma Jayne’s Camp Beans • Picnic Cole Slaw • Southern Style Green Beans • Deviled Egg Potato Salad Salad Fresh greens, cheddar cheese, red onion, cucumber, and tomato. Small Salad (8-10 People) Large Salad (15-20 People) Choice of BBQ Ranch, Honey Citrus Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese dressing. Desserts Whole Pies or Cakes Blackberry Cobbler Drinks Sweet Tea, Unsweetened Tea, or Lemonade Extras Hot Serving Kit Bag of 8 Bu...

What do you think of when you hear the term Bar-B-Que? Do you think of food, a cooking technique or a get together in the backyard? There is no wrong answer here. Bar-B-Que has many different meanings and has been around longer than you probably know. In this week’s blog, The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse will take you back in time, back to the origin of Bar-B-Que. After reading our blog, you’ll most likely be craving some fantastic Bar-B-Que. To fix your craving head to The Barn-B-Que for the best BBQ at Lake of the Ozarks ! The Word Barbecue The term originally comes from the Caribbean word “barbacoa.” A barbacoa was the name of a wooden structure the Taino Indians used to smoke their food. When not used for cooking, the structure could also be used for sleeping, shelter, or storage. Spanish explorers took the term back to Spain. It appeared in print for the first time in 1526. Barbacoa was still referred to as the apparatus that the food was prepared in, but after time people start...