Barn-B-Que Smokehouse

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...

Many of you are excited about the NFL championship game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers coming up this Sunday. Here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark,  we're looking forward to an exciting game but we're equally as excited about all of those delicious foods that go so well with watching the game. (We're willing to bet more than a few of you are pretty excited about that part too!)  One of the most popular foods to enjoy while watching football is undoubtedly the chicken wing. Well, it just so happens that our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant & smokehouse cooks up an irresistible wing right here at The Barn!  We'll take a closer look at our version of those mouthwatering morsels of meat a bit further down the page. First, here's a brief look back at the origins of this fantastic food.   History of the Hot Wing Chicken wings are often referred to as "hot wings" due to the fact that they are usually tossed in a hot ...

  It's that time of year once again to come up with those dreaded New Year's resolutions. Of course, you don't have to dread this task. Instead of coming up with a long list of stuff to do that is going to make your life a lot more miserable before making it better, sprinkle a few easy resolutions in there.  For example, the gang at The Barn-B-Que Smokehous e in Lake Ozark has created a list below of tasks to tackle that you will actually enjoy taking on! Once you make some of these simpler resolutions a new habit for 2021, you'll be inspired to take on one (or maybe even more) of those tougher resolutions too.  Live a Little... Through Your Taste Buds! If you're the type of person that craves adventure (which is most of us after being stuck at home for most of 2020) start small. Before you take your entire body someplace, first vow to take your taste buds on a delicious new trip!  For those of you that have not yet given the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ resta...

The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark offers many of the popular BBQ dishes you'd expect a BBQ restaurant to serve but we simply couldn't stop there. In an effort to give our diners more than just the best smoked meats at the Lake of the Ozarks , we also like to "spice things up" with a few unique specialties that you're unlikely to find anyplace else. (And if you do, we're willing to bet we do 'em better!)   We also pride ourselves in offering made-from-scratch dishes and mouthwatering meats that are smoked daily in small batches to ensure the freshest, most delicious foods possible. While the items below are only a small portion of what you'll find at The Barn-B-Que, they should be enough to whet your appetite!  Heart Attack Burger All of our 1/3-lb. burgers are deliciously made with a blend of beef chuck and brisket, then seasoned with salt, pepper, and our house rub and griddle-seared. What's extra-special about this particular burger is, we...

We've all heard the saying that " breakfast is the most important meal of the day ", but many continue to skip it. There are lots of different reasons for that but now that The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark is serving breakfast every weekend, you've got a great reason to make more of an effort to enjoy a morning meal. (We serve breakfast every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 8:00-11:00 am , to be exact!)   In addition to the best breakfast at the Lake of the Ozarks being incredibly taste-tempting, here are a few more reasons why skipping breakfast should be a broken habit of the past for you.   Get an Energetic Upgrade After sleeping for 7-10 hours at night (if you're getting enough sleep, but that's another topic entirely), it's important to replenish the nutrients and stores of energy in your body. The word "breakfast" literally means to "break the fasting period" after a night of sleep. Research shows that breakfast eaters ...

  We can talk about serving the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks until we're blue in the face but until you can taste it and judge for yourself, you have every reason to be skeptical. Until you can find the time to come by and try some of our mouthwatering menu items, maybe the recent customer reviews we found online for The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Osage Beach will make your feel more excited about sinking your teeth into some of our 'que! (And hopefully, make you want to join us real  soon!)  " Very Good Food!! We Enjoyed Ribs and Wings and the sides are enough for two!! Prices are very good! " -William Gross, Google review " Excellent food.  Spectacularly kind and considerate staff!  Cold Beers and GREAT prices!  I'll be back soon! " -T.B., Yelp review " I eat here normally about twice a week. Fantastic, consistent, and friendly! " -Nathan S., Facebook review " Great Breakfast: Went this morning for breakfast. Was one of the best I...

Thanksgiving is this week and, while turkey is generally the main focus on any dining table this holiday, it's the amazing side dishes that really round out the entire meal. The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse  in Osage Beach is becoming well-known around the lake area for serving the best smoked meats at the Lake of the Ozarks  but we're also gaining a loyal following for our savory, made-from-scratch sides dishes too.  Sometimes, It's All About the Sides Most of the menu items at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant are served with one of our many sides. Those scrumptious sides are also available in bulk for you to take home and serve to the family or order for a special event or meeting. A quart is generally enough to feed 6-8 people and a full gallon is perfect for groups of 25-30.  All of our incredible side dishes are made from scratch with only the freshest ingredients. Occasionally, we feature special side dishes in addition to the many offered daily on our regular m...