Mel's Guidebook

Mel
Mel's Guidebook

Food Scene

Great BBQ! Responsible prices
70 locals recommend
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
4717 Osage Beach Pkwy
70 locals recommend
Great BBQ! Responsible prices
Rated #1 Restaurant on TripAdvisor Upscale Restaurant Half-priced appetizers for Happy Hour!
124 locals recommend
JB Hook's
2260 Bagnell Dam Blvd
124 locals recommend
Rated #1 Restaurant on TripAdvisor Upscale Restaurant Half-priced appetizers for Happy Hour!
Reasonably-priced Breakfast Only open till 2 Try the huge cinnamon rolls!
35 locals recommend
Stewart's Restaurant
1260 Bagnell Dam Blvd
35 locals recommend
Reasonably-priced Breakfast Only open till 2 Try the huge cinnamon rolls!
The Best Entertainment on the Lake of the Ozarks The Horny Toad Entertainment Complex is home of the best nightlife on the Lake of the Ozarks. We feature some of the most exciting, action packed, get-on-the-dance-floor acts from a wide range of artists. Whether you’re looking for great local flavor or regional favorites, we’ve got them all at the Horny Toad.
61 locals recommend
H. Toad's Bar & Grill
2325 Bittersweet Rd
61 locals recommend
The Best Entertainment on the Lake of the Ozarks The Horny Toad Entertainment Complex is home of the best nightlife on the Lake of the Ozarks. We feature some of the most exciting, action packed, get-on-the-dance-floor acts from a wide range of artists. Whether you’re looking for great local flavor or regional favorites, we’ve got them all at the Horny Toad.

Sightseeing

A series of trails and boardwalks makes it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer, from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its wooded areas and open rocky glades. Picnic sites beckon visitors for a relaxing lunch in a scenic setting unparalleled in the lake area. All these fascinating elements combine to create a park that can be explored and enjoyed time after time.
29 locals recommend
Ha Ha Tonka Castle Ruins
Natural Bridge Road
29 locals recommend
 A series of trails and boardwalks makes it easy for visitors to experience all the park has to offer, from its historic castle and geologic wonders to its wooded areas and open rocky glades. Picnic sites beckon visitors for a relaxing lunch in a scenic setting unparalleled in the lake area. All these fascinating elements combine to create a park that can be explored and enjoyed time after time.
Looking for things to do at Lake of the Ozarks?  You haven’t experienced the Lake of the Ozarks until you’ve been on the Lake of the Ozarks!  You will find a wide range of boat rental options to meet your needs and budget.  From cruising to fishing, we have you covered.   Slip Rentals Boat Ramp Convenience Store Beach Area  Cool off with a hand-dipped ice cream cone Boat rentals by appointment. Closed January and February.  Lake of the Ozarks State Park maintains the states social distancing guidelines. Coastguard regulations allow a maximum of 12 passengers per vessel. Conveniently located only 1/2 mile from Party Cove @ Lake of the Ozarks State Park! Ask about multi-day, off-season and cash discounts!
35 locals recommend
Lake of the Ozarks State Park Grand Glaize Recreation Area and Public Beach
711 Public Beach Rd
35 locals recommend
Looking for things to do at Lake of the Ozarks?  You haven’t experienced the Lake of the Ozarks until you’ve been on the Lake of the Ozarks!  You will find a wide range of boat rental options to meet your needs and budget.  From cruising to fishing, we have you covered.   Slip Rentals Boat Ramp Convenience Store Beach Area  Cool off with a hand-dipped ice cream cone Boat rentals by appointment. Closed January and February.  Lake of the Ozarks State Park maintains the states social distancing guidelines. Coastguard regulations allow a maximum of 12 passengers per vessel. Conveniently located only 1/2 mile from Party Cove @ Lake of the Ozarks State Park! Ask about multi-day, off-season and cash discounts!

Family Friendly

Bring the Family to Miner Mike’s Indoor Fun Center at Lake of the Ozarks! If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s. Come and join Miner Mike and his mule, Buster, at our indoor 50,000 sq. ft family fun center that features exciting rides, challenging games, simulators and great food. Buster’s is a 12,000 square feet, high-tech playground filled with just about any game you can think of! Challenge your friends at our 4 player air hockey.  You can race your friends on our NASCAR game or ride a Harley Davidson. Buster’s has something for everyone.  We also have a twenty-foot long custom Shuffle Board table. Also, don’t forget to check out our Longbranch Saloon, for your food and beverage. Rain or shine it’s always a good time at Miner Mike’s!
79 locals recommend
Miner Mike's
4515 Osage Beach Pkwy
79 locals recommend
Bring the Family to Miner Mike’s Indoor Fun Center at Lake of the Ozarks! If quality family fun is what you are looking for, you will find it all under one roof at Miner Mike’s and Buster’s. Come and join Miner Mike and his mule, Buster, at our indoor 50,000 sq. ft family fun center that features exciting rides, challenging games, simulators and great food. Buster’s is a 12,000 square feet, high-tech playground filled with just about any game you can think of! Challenge your friends at our 4 player air hockey.  You can race your friends on our NASCAR game or ride a Harley Davidson. Buster’s has something for everyone.  We also have a twenty-foot long custom Shuffle Board table. Also, don’t forget to check out our Longbranch Saloon, for your food and beverage. Rain or shine it’s always a good time at Miner Mike’s!
Big Surf Waterpark 954 State Road Y Linn Creek, Missouri 65052 Just west of the Y Road exit off Highway 54 (573) 346-6111 2022 Hours & Season Schedule Daily Hours of Operation: 10 am to 6 pm thru August 22, 2021 May 28 – May 30: Open Memorial Day Weekend June 4 – August 21: Open Daily August 27 – August 28: Saturdays and Sundays September 3 – September 5: Open for Labor Day Weekend Hours for Labor Day: 10 am to 6 pm
100 locals recommend
Big Surf Waterpark
954 State Highway Y
100 locals recommend
Big Surf Waterpark 954 State Road Y Linn Creek, Missouri 65052 Just west of the Y Road exit off Highway 54 (573) 346-6111 2022 Hours & Season Schedule Daily Hours of Operation: 10 am to 6 pm thru August 22, 2021 May 28 – May 30: Open Memorial Day Weekend June 4 – August 21: Open Daily August 27 – August 28: Saturdays and Sundays September 3 – September 5: Open for Labor Day Weekend Hours for Labor Day: 10 am to 6 pm
Located in Osage Beach (the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks entertainment district), Gran Rally Karts is the premier Go Kart Track in the area. The only locally owned Track in the Lake Area!  Hair pin turns.  Wheel to wheel action. Group Discounts. Reserve entire track for your Coporate Function or Charitable Event. Gran Rally 5730 Osage Beach Pkwy (take the Nichols Road Exit off of Hwy 54, then a left at stop light onto Osage Beach Pkwy) Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-2012  FAX (573) 693-7024 mcampbell@granrallygokarts.com
29 locals recommend
Gran Rally Karts
5730 Osage Beach Pkwy
29 locals recommend
Located in Osage Beach (the heart of the Lake of the Ozarks entertainment district), Gran Rally Karts is the premier Go Kart Track in the area. The only locally owned Track in the Lake Area!  Hair pin turns.  Wheel to wheel action. Group Discounts. Reserve entire track for your Coporate Function or Charitable Event. Gran Rally 5730 Osage Beach Pkwy (take the Nichols Road Exit off of Hwy 54, then a left at stop light onto Osage Beach Pkwy) Osage Beach, MO 65065 (573) 348-2012  FAX (573) 693-7024 mcampbell@granrallygokarts.com