At stake are the bragging rights. That’s what’s it’s been about for the last 19 years at the Lake Shootout as professionals and amateurs compete against each other and the clock for the Top Gun honor.

The place is for what people come to the lake to do.
“It’s about getting away from the job and letting loose. Not going crazy, just having fun,” owner Karen Degenhardt says. Karen and her husband John have owned the Fish and Company for 11 years.

Take some bamboo, throw in one of the widest varieties of beverages, mix in  entrees and appetizers and what do you get? It’s Bambooze, one of the lake’s most popular waterfront bar and grills.

LAKE OF THE OZARKS -  Searching for a lakefront place to hang out and enjoy the water, great food, cold drinks and entertainment? Head to Captain’s Galley for a taste of the tropics. Enjoy the floating tiki bar and lounge, relax and enjoy.

Stop by Casablanca’s on the Bagnell Dam Strip for a drink and you may find yourself staying all day. The locals know Casablanca’s as the neighborhood bar where friends and conversation is always in good supply. And happy hour specials every weekday keep them coming back for more.

If a laid-back atmosphere with a Creole kick gets your engines in high gear, check out Shorty Pants Lounge.
This bar and restaurant imported its chef straight from New Orleans to design a one-of-a-kind menu just for Lake of the Ozarks.