Schmidty\u2019s<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/a>\u2014 This small bar in sheltered Tiki Bay started with the owner\u2019s own capital and quickly grew because of the success of the Leg Spreader, the restaurant\u2019s signature drink. Handmade pizzas, crab legs and walking tacos \u2014 hamburger meat, lettuce and sour cream inside a bag of nacho cheese Doritos \u2014 are also available under the covered outdoor seating.<\/p>\n (Mini) Docknockers Beach Bar and Grill<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Bright umbrellas line the two-tiered deck of this scenic restaurant known around the lake for its seafood. Although it operated in small, or mini, capacity during summer 2013, guests will be able to enjoy a full menu, which includes the popular peel-and-eat shrimp or a bucket of crab legs they can break apart with wooden hammers, during the upcoming season.<\/p>\n H. Toad\u2019s Bar and Grill<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 The diverse menu of this expansive resort includes everything from burgers to frog legs. Guests can choose indoor or outdoor seating, or swim up to the pool bar. Big-name celebrities like Brett Michaels and Nelly have performed during the free live entertainment events the restaurant hosts every other weekend. Features include a spa, boutique and market, and kiosks situated around the resort help guests arrange parasailing trips and boat rentals.<\/p>\n Shady Gators<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 This self-proclaimed \u201cParty Capital of the Lake of the Ozarks\u201d carries several Cajun favorites such as chicken gumbo, jambalaya and gator bites \u2014 hickory-smoked and flash-fried gator filets in a citrus blend. Live bands and DJs perform every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and sand volleyball matches are common occurrences.<\/p>\n Richard Knoggins Pub and Grill<\/b>\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Cozy indoor seating with a game loft and a cook-to-order philosophy epitomize this small mom-and-pop restaurant. In addition to pizza and burgers, diners can also order the popular \u201cThe Unit,\u201d a massive half-pound, all-beef hot dog. All food is air-baked, never deep-fried.<\/p>\n Frogs Bar and Grill<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2014 A small bar, indoor dining area and two outer decks afford a view of the water anywhere guests choose to sit. Diners can purchase made-to-order burgers and sandwiches and spin the large drink wheel for mystery drinks, including both alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages. Ice-cold beer is also available by the bottle.<\/p>\n Coconuts Caribbean Beach Bar and Grill<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Palm trees, a sandy beach and a swim-up pool bar are prominent features of this Caribbean-themed bar and grill. DJs and live bands play weekly to entertain diners indoors and outdoors. The popular White Fish Bowl is served with black beans, mandarin oranges and Pico de Gallo on jasmine rice with a sweet Thai chili sauce.<\/p>\n Jolly Rogers Grub and Grog<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 This restaurant is known for its pirate-themed atmosphere and galley, or kitchen. Guests can relax in the covered outdoor seating and open deck, or pull up a chair beside the boat-shaped bar. Famous onion rings are served with Cajun horseradish. A gift shop offers apparel and the sauces and seasonings used in some menu items.<\/p>\n Big Dick\u2019s Halfway Inn<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Big Dick\u2019s is located halfway between the Truman and Bagnell Dams. Live entertainment and a Tiki bar are available for diners on the weekends. Besides its popular tenderloins purchased from the local meat market, the restaurant is known for \u201cShooting the Minnow,\u201d which is the practice of swallowing a live minnow in whatever beverage guests prefer.<\/p>\n Bear Bottom Resort<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 This restaurant is part of a sprawling, family-owned resort, complete with campgrounds, rental cabins and a large waterslide that is easy to spot from the water. Live bands play every weekend, followed by the owner performing as a DJ for \u201cClub Bear Bottom.\u201d Nachos are a popular choice from the menu, and just a half order can feed three to four people.<\/p>\n Captain Ron\u2019s<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Guests have access to two sandy beaches, four Tiki bars and Captain Ron\u2019s very own pirate ship in this secluded cove. Indoor and outdoor seating lets customers enjoy a grouper sandwich or one of the live bands that play every night during the summer. Captain Ron\u2019s is also home of the Shootout, a boat race and the biggest event at the lake.<\/p>\n Franky and Louie\u2019s Beach Front Bar and Grill<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2014 This restaurant aims to bring a piece of Key West to the Midwest. A white sand beach and covered seating help evoke the beach lifestyle, while live music keeps guests entertained daily. Pizzas are crowd favorites, and the Surf Side Snack Shop provides peel-and-eat shrimp as well as ice cream and fruit smoothies.<\/p>\n Bumps Barefoot Bar<\/b>\u00a0<\/a>\u2014 Bumps offers an extensive assortment of dishes, including sandwiches, wraps and 9 ounce \u201cHand Pattied\u201d gourmet burgers. A peel-and-eat shrimp appetizer is available in season \u2014 cooked, chilled and served with cocktail sauce. Breakfast is served on weekends and holidays. The gift shop on the gas dock sells apparel and souvenirs.<\/p>\n Ozark Bar-B-Que<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2014 Guests are afforded great views high above the main channel at this waterfront restaurant. All barbeque menu items \u2014 chicken, pork, ribs and sausage \u2014 are hickory-smoked on site. Also popular is a bucket of homemade onion rings big enough to share. In the gift shop, customers can purchase apparel as well as candy, flotation devices and water tubes.<\/p>\n Dog Days Bar and Grill<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/a>\u2014 During 2011, Powerboat Magazine voted Dog Days \u201c#1 Restaurant on the Water.\u201d It offers something for almost any dock-hopper. Each year during July, the restaurant hosts Aquapalooza, the lake\u2019s largest free concert event, and weekly entertainment features both national and regional artists. Menu favorites include steak, seafood and pasta.<\/p>\n Larry\u2019s on the Lake<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 A floating Tiki bar distinguishes this restaurant from any other on the lake. Burgers, salads, pizzas and tacos are just some of the highlights on the diverse menu, with Larrywood Weekly Specials like dollar sliders on Mondays. Diners can also participate in the Big Larry Challenge, devouring 5 pounds of the Big Larry Burger with fries and onion rings in 30 minutes or less.<\/p>\n Paradise Restaurant and Bar<\/b><\/a>\u00a0<\/i>\u2014 This tropical-themed paradise is open seven days a week, its lakefront location offering expansive views of the water. Wednesday night is \u201cLadies Night\u201d with half off all frozen drinks. The restaurant also hosts live entertainment and has a menu including salads, sandwiches, burgers and succulent seafood entr\u00e9es like Ginger Glazed Salmon with Mangos.<\/p>\n The Fish and Company<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/a>\u2014 Barefoot country singer Dale Blue has made this restaurant his new home and regular performance location. Covered patio seating provides a picturesque place for guests to enjoy any one of the burgers, sandwiches or world famous Nathan\u2019s quarter pound, all-beef hot dogs. Food is also available dockside-to-go.<\/p>\n Papa Chubby\u2019s Food and Booze<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 This Chicago-style restaurant designed its menu to reflect the best of the Windy City. Diners can order one of Chubby\u2019s 14-inch Chicago Thin Crust Pizzas or dig into a signature Gyro. A sandy beach provides easy access to the water and a place for guests to lounge. Live entertainment and weekend events help define the nightlife.<\/p>\n Mariners Pier 31 Restaurant and Marina<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 Located on-site at the Pier 31 Marina, this restaurant is open year-round and is suitable for all ages. The varied menu includes catfish, steak, pasta and tacos. Customers can browse for souvenirs and apparel in the gift shop or make arrangements at the marina for boat, personal watercraft or boat slip rentals.<\/p>\n Shorty Pants Lounge and Marina<\/b><\/a>\u00a0\u2014 The large wooden deck of the Shorty Pants Lounge overlooks the water at this Cajun-themed restaurant. The New Orleans-inspired menu offers spices from Louisiana,\u00a0crab cakes, \u00e9touff\u00e9e and po\u2019boy sandwiches. The outdoor Tiki bar serves many popular cocktails like the Cajun Bloody Mary.<\/p>\n Bulldog\u2019s Beach House Bar and Grill<\/b>\u00a0<\/i><\/a>\u2014Known for its great bartending, Bulldog\u2019s is also the self-proclaimed \u201cHome of the Stuffed Burger.\u201d The Beach House Burger is stuffed with a signature blend of cheeses and herbs, and the Goober Burger is stuffed with peanut butter. Guests can also enjoy live entertainment and drink specials at the Tiki bar.<\/p>\n![\"Jolly](\"http:\/\/tmn.truman.edu\/detours\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2014\/03\/25-Places-to-Dock-Hop-Jolly-Rogers-300x200.jpg\")
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