Barn-B-Que Smokehouse

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...

Happy National Sandwich Day! Of course, if you're reading this after November 3, you missed the official holiday but don't worry. We're happy to celebrate sandwiches with you any day of the year at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse in Lake Ozark!  Sandwiches are a favorite lunch item for most people, especially the ones that have had the mouthwatering sandwiches at our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant & bar . Actually, the sandwiches we serve daily are so big and hearty, they easily qualify as a filling dinner item too! Here's a closer look at some of the fantastic sandwiches you can enjoy when you dine at The Barn-B-Que.  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 Sausage  Specialty Sandwiches Our specialty sandwiches combine additional tasty ingredie...

Staying up to date on the latest and greatest ways to prepare the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks helps us to discover new ways to deliciously treat your taste buds. During some recent research, we came across a few Guinness world records pertaining to our favorite subject here at The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse - BBQ! We thought you might enjoy these interesting fun facts too.  Largest Barbecue The Discovery Channel's BIG! television program showed off the largest barbecue in the world on June 20, 2004, in Santa Clarita, CA. They built it to measure 15-feet 3.75-inches high, 10-feet 2.25-inches wide, and 8-feet deep. The grill was 12-feet wide and 8-feet deep. At the unveiling, they were able to cook one whole pig, four turkeys, and one 10-foot hot dog!  Longest Barbecue From size now to length, the longest barbecue on record measured 20.246-feet long. It was created on April 4, 2014, by the people of Bayamban, Pangasinan in the Philippines to celebrate the city's 400th anniv...

BBQ is a favorite type of food all across the United States. Each part of the country tends to have their own opinion on exactly which way is best for preparing that savory, mouthwatering 'que. For example, you might find similar items on our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant 's menu at a place in Texas or Kentucky, but it's very likely to taste slightly different at each place.  In today's blog, we've featured a few of the different ways you're likely to discover BBQ depending on what part of the country you're in. (If reading this happens to make you hungry, The Barn-B-Que Smokehouse opens at 11:00 am daily! Come on by!)   Kansas City Do you like a variety? Kansas City style BBQ has everything from pork, beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, sausage, and sometimes even fish. Kansas City style is spice-rubbed and smoked over a variety of woods. The meats are served with a thick sweet and spicy BBQ sauce. A crowd favorite is the burnt ends, which are the crusty, fat...

When you sit down to enjoy a plate full of the best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks , you're going to need something to wash down all that deliciousness. A great big refreshing glass of iced tea always pairs perfectly with smoked BBQ but if you're more in the mood for an "adult" beverage, The Barn-B-Que has a fully stocked bar ready to take care of that. Here are a few of our suggestions for drinks from the bar that taste terrific with BBQ.  BEER By far, the most popular drink to enjoy alongside BBQ is an ice-cold beer. Different sauces each seem to pair best with different types of beer. In general, a beer with a light flavor complements the richness of the BBQ without overwhelming it. This could be a lager, pilsner, or a Kolsch. If you prefer something a bit darker, porters are also an excellent choice.  Some hoppiness to a beer can help to bring out the intense flavors of the meat, but too much hops can steal some of the spotlight from the BBQ on the plate. An often...

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...

 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...

The best BBQ at the Lake of the Ozarks is mostly what people talk about when the Barn-B-Que Smokehouse is mentioned. Another topic of the conversation often includes compliments on the beauty and authentic look of the restaurant itself.  Many diners don't realize that our barn wasn't built specifically to be a restaurant in Lake Ozark. It was actually built and used far away from here many years ago to be an actual barn! We just gave it a new purpose in life (and a much better smell now that it's filled with our savory smoked meats!)  Oak Harbor Origins The original barn that is now the home of our Lake of the Ozarks BBQ restaurant & smokehouse 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, ...