Showing posts with label healthy menu choices. Show all posts
Showing posts with label healthy menu choices. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 17, 2019

Healthy, Filling, & Delicious - Savory Salads at Dog Days!

It can be tough to eat healthy when dining out unless of course, you choose to dine out at Dog Days Bar & Grill! Our chefs have created quite a few healthy options for the extensive menu at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant. You'll find seafood, Beach Bowls, and today's featured items, our savory salads.  



Not Your Average Salad
When our chefs make a salad, they are not just mindlessly throwing together some lettuce in a bowl with a crouton or two. Our fresh greens are accompanied by crisp vegetables, flavorful meats, and luscious fruits that pack a gigantic punch that will tickle your taste buds. The bold colors are even a feast for your eyes! 

Each ingredient is carefully selected to fill our salads with lots of vitamins, antioxidants, and all around good-for-you deliciousness! They are rich in fiber, which is great for boosting metabolism, improving digestion, and is helpful with weight loss. 

Lots of our salads are low in cholesterol, which is beneficial to heart health. The high amounts of potassium are wonderful for lowering blood pressure, and the antioxidants in the fruits and vegetables can protect against some cancers. All of the Vitamin C present in many of the salads is incredible for a good immune system too. 



Dog Days Salads
The many different ingredients in our salads offer many different health benefits but don't worry about which salad is best for you. We've tried very hard to put a nice mixture of everything into all of the amazing salads on our menu so every one is teaming with both goodness and flavor! 

All of our salads are served with garlic bread and your choice of dressings which include Buttermilk Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette, Fat-Free Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, 1000 Island, Asian Ginger Vinaigrette, and Balsamic Vinaigrette

Asian Tuna Salad
Grilled Ahi tuna, fresh baby greens, pickled beets, radishes, fresh mango, tri-color carrot nest, heirloom tomatoes, peppadew, and cucumbers. 

Cobb Salad
Crips baby greens, fresh avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese, mozzarella, English cucumber, hardboiled eggs, crisp bacon, smoked turkey and ham. 



The Farmers Garden
Fresh greens, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber, tri-color carrots, corn kernels, red onion, sweet peas, pickled beets, radishes, and garlic croutons.

Chicken Caesar Salad
Fresh Romaine lettuce tossed with parmesan cheese, house-made Caesar dressing, grilled chicken breast, and garlic croutons. 

Grilled Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach greens, candied pecans, sliced strawberries, cucumbers, fresh grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, bleu cheese crumbles, and a raspberry vinaigrette.  



Something To Wash It Down
You'll need something to drink along with your meal. Water is always the healthiest choice, especially if you squeeze a lemon or lime in it for added Vitamin C. Unsweetened tea is another refreshing beverage. 

Sometimes it's hard to enjoy a lakeside meal without a cocktail to pair alongside it. In that case, there are a few drink choices that are light in calories and the addition of juices as mixers give you a boost of healthy nutrients. For example, the following to drinks are featured on our specialty Spring Cocktails menu.

Light Mango Breeze
Finlandia Mango Vodka mixed with Sprite Zero and splashes of cranberry and orange juices. 

Watermelon Limeade
Absolut Lime shaken with watermelon puree and zero-calorie sour mix makes a tart and refreshing drink. Perfect for a sunny day on the deck! 



Stop by Dog Days Bar & Grill soon and take a look at the best menu at the Lake of the Ozarks. The salads aren't the only healthy and delicous items to be found on there, plus we've got some deep-fried, high-calorie favorites as well for your "cheat days." You're bound to find something to satisfy your hunger perfectly at the Dog! 



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Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Our Marvelous Mango Dishes Taste Great & Are Good For You

This Saturday, July 22, 2017 is a little known holiday - Mango Day! We appreciate the deliciousness of this sweet, juicy, tropical fruit at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant, and we love it so much that it is prominently featured in many of our Dog Days Bar & Grill menu items this season. 



Delicious AND Healthy
Around 20 million tons of mangos are grown annually each year, and there are over 400 varieties of this tasty fruit. According to Medical News Today, this is the most widely consumed fruit in the world! Alone, the marvelous mango contains over 20 vitamins and minerals, and when paired with the other healthy ingredients on our menu, the benefits for your body skyrocket even higher. 

Zeaxanthin, an antioxidant found in mangos, plays a role in protecting the health of your eyes, and has been found to decrease the risk and progression of age-related macular degeneration. The beta-carotene found in this fruit lowers the risk for developing asthma and may even help to protect your body against certain cancers. 

The high fiber content promotes a healthy digestive tract and can lower blood glucose levels. Along with the fiber, the potassium in mangos can help to prevent heart disease. Vitamins A and C are present to help with healthy skin and hair growth. Lower cholesterol is also an added benefit of eating this tasty treat. Last, but certainly not least, the generous amounts of certain vitamins, along with 25 different kinds of carotenoids, gives your immune system a nice boost.    


Try Our Mango Dishes
This season Dog Days Bar & Grill added a lot of new menu items specifically targeted at the health-conscious. We did this by adding lots of natural ingredients that not only taste amazing, but also provide your body with much of what it needs daily to stay strong and healthy. The following dishes are where you will find mangos among our menu items. We've even included this amazing fruit in a dessert, and the delicious flavor in a few of our cocktails.   


Lobster Tacos & Asian Tuna Salad


Lobster Tacos

Fried lobster, cabbage, peppadew aioli, mango, and scallions in flour tortillas.


Asian Tuna Salad
Grilled Ahi tuna, fresh baby greens, pickled beets, radishes, fresh mango, tri-color carrot nest, heirloom tomatoes, peppadew, and cucumbers.

Maui Fish Bowl
Blackened filet of Mahi-Mahi topped with peas, carrots, fresh mango, and a coconut curry sauce with long grain wild rice and quinoa. 

Thai Chicken Bowl
Tamarind marinated chicken grilled and served on top of long grain wild rice and quinoa. Topped with fresh mango, peppadew, fresh cilantro, and a sweet Thai chili sauce. 


Maui Fish Bowl & Thai Chicken Bowl
Mango Tango
Cruzan Mango Rum with a splash of orange juice and zero-calorie lemon-lime soda. 

Straw-Mangorita
Half-strawberry and half-mango frozen margarita. 

Mango Moscato Creamsicle
Cruzan Mango Run with Domino Moscato Wine, mango puree, and ice cream. 

Mangos and Ice Cream
Fresh diced mango, vanilla bean ice cream, crumbled lady fingers, and whipped cream. 


Mangos & Ice Cream
If you haven't had the chance to experience the incredible flavor of mango yet, give it a chance by ordering one of these delicious dishes from the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. We've given you lots of choices, and so far this year, everyone at Dog Days Bar & Grill has been loving them! We know you're going to enjoy them too. 


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1232 Jeffries Rd in Osage Beach ~ Mile Marker 19
(573) 348-9797

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Our Salads Aren't Just Delicious, They're Healthy Too!

In an effort to add more healthy choices to the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant, we've come up with a lot of new dishes for the 2017 season that we know you're going to love. Our Dog Days Bar & Grill salads go beyond your regular salad, offering amazing flavor along with ingredients full of vitamins, antioxidants, and all around good-for-you deliciousness! 


Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake of the Ozarks, waterfront restaurant

Not Your Everyday Salad
When our chefs make a salad, they're not just throwing some lettuce in a bowl with a crouton or two. Our fresh greens are accompanied by crisp vegetables, flavorful meats, and luscious fruits that pack a gigantic punch for your taste buds. The bold colors of the ingredients are even a feast for your eyes! 

These salads contain ingredients rich in fiber, which is great for boosting metabolism, improving digestion, and is helpful with weight loss. Lots of them are low in cholesterol, which is beneficial to heart health. The high amounts of potassium are wonderful for lowering blood pressure, and the antioxidants in the fruits and vegetables can protect against some cancers. All of the Vitamin C present in many of the salads is incredible for a good immune system too.   

The different ingredients offer different benefits, but don't worry about trying to match a health benefit you are wanting to a particular salad. We've done our best to put a mix of everything into all of the amazing salads on our new menu. 


Asian Tuna Salad
Grilled Ahi tuna, fresh baby greens, pickled beets, radishes, fresh mango, tri-color carrot nest, heirloom tomatoes, peppadew, and cucumbers.

Cobb Salad
Crisp baby greens, fresh avocado, heirloom tomatoes, red onions, bleu cheese, mozzarella, English cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, crisp bacon, smoked turkey and ham.

Caesar Salad
Fresh romaine lettuce, tossed with Parmesan cheese, house made Caesar dressing, and garlic croutons. You can also have it with grilled chicken breast added. 

Mandarin Chicken Salad
Grilled chicken served on a bed of greens with cucumber, mandarin oranges, mango, cucumber, scallions, Asian vinaigrette, and 7-spiced cashews.

The Farmers Garden
Fresh greens, heirloom tomatoes, English cucumber, tri-color carrots, corn kernels, red onion, sweet peas, pickled beets, radishes, and garlic croutons. 

Grilled Chicken Strawberry Spinach Salad
Baby spinach greens, candied pecans, sliced strawberries, cucumbers, fresh grilled chicken breast, garlic croutons, bleu cheese crumbles, and a raspberry vinaigrette. 

All of our salads are served with garlic bread and your choice of dressing. Dressing include: Buttermilk Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Italian, Sundried Tomato Vinaigrette, Fat-Free Ranch, Raspberry Vinaigrette, and 1,000 Island.


Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake of the Ozarks, waterfront restaurant


Skinny Drinks
You'll need something to drink along with your meal, but if you're watching your weight as one of your health-conscious choices, some drinks are full of empty calories. A big refreshing glass of water is always an excellent option, and we also have bottled water if you prefer that. Unsweetened iced tea is another refreshing choice, especially with a squeeze of lemon for added Vitamin C. 

Sometimes it's hard to sit lakeside and not enjoy a cocktail, especially if you are on vacation. Well, the best waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks has you covered there too! Our drink menu has a "Skinny Drinks" section so that you can watch your calories while still enjoying a tasty drink. Ingredients include zero-calorie mixers, sugar-free options, and healthy juices. Some choices from the bar are:

  • 6-Pack Mojito
  • Pink Lemonade
  • Mango Tango
  • Light Lime Margarita
  • Strawberry Limeade 
  • Nada Colada
  • Paloma

Come in to Dog Days Bar & Grill soon and check out all of the new menu items that are soon to be on your favorite meals list. Don't worry, because you'll find all of your old favorites still there too. Bring your friends along with you, because our extensive menu is sure to have something perfect for everyone in your group.  



VOTED BEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT LAKE OF THE OZARKS,BEST ENTERTAINMENT, AND TOP 10 WATER BAR IN THE NATION!



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1232 Jeffries Rd in Osage Beach ~ Mile Marker 19
(573) 348-9797

Wednesday, March 22, 2017

New Season - New Healthy Menu: Our Beach Bowls & Pasta Dishes

Dog Days Bar & Grill opened back up this year with all of your favorite dishes still on the menu, but we've added some incredible new items too. We're willing to bet that these will soon be brand new favorites, making it very difficult to choose when you order! That just means you'll have to keep coming back to the best waterfront restaurant at the Lake of Ozarks often so you can have it all!


Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake of the Ozarks, Beach Bowls & Pasta
Maui Fish Bowl
Lots of Healthy Choices 
With the new menu, we've taken a healthy approach. Many of our lake classics are still there, like the Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich with smoked ham, grilled pineapple, Swiss cheese, and teriyaki sauce. The salads have been upgraded with fresh new ingredients straight from the garden like English peas, heirloom tomatoes, and rainbow organic carrots. 

You will also find a new Avocado Relleno and tasty Lobster Bites when you browse our 2017 menu. Today, though, we are highlighting our flavorful Beach Bowls and Pasta. These include delicious combinations of marinated and grilled meats, sauteed vegetables, fresh fruits, herbs, rice, and more. 


Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake of the Ozarks, Beach Bowls & Pasta
Thai Chicken Bowl


Beach Bowls & Pasta

Maui Fish Bowl
Blackened filet of Mahi-Mahi topped with peas, carrots, fresh mango, and a coconut curry sauce with wild rice pilaf.

Garlic and Lemon Turkey Bowl
Herb marinated grilled turkey breast on top of wild rice and sauteed mushrooms, black-eyed peas, and candied pecans. 

Chicken Stir Fry Bowl
Sauteed Chinese vegetables and grilled chicken tossed with a sweet teriyaki sauce on a bed of wild rice pilaf. 

The Vegan Bowl
Sauteed Kohlrobi, brussel sprouts, rainbow carrots, kale, spinach, quinoa, fresh herbs and garlic.

Thai Chicken Bowl
Tamarind marinated chicken grilled and served on top of wild rice pilaf, topped with fresh mango, peppadew, fresh cilantro, and a sweet Thai chili sauce. 

Baked Seafood Pasta

Sauteed scallops, shrimp, and crab meat in a garlic cream sauce with cavatappi pasta. We then top it with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese and bake it golden brown. 


Dog Days Bar & Grill, Lake of the Ozarks, Beach Bowls & Pasta
Chicken Stir Fry Bowl
All of our Beach Bowls and Pastas are served with a fresh side salad and garlic bread. These meals are filled with so many ingredients that are good for you, you won't have to feel guilty about following them with one of our amazing desserts. (If you save any room, that is!) This year we're offering fresh diced mangoes with vanilla bean ice cream and crumbled lady fingers, plus our rich Chocolate Volcano with chocolate ice cream, warm gooey brownie bites, and fudge sauce. Extremely hard to resist, and hey, you deserve it!  

More Where Those Came From
You can take a look at our Dog Days Bar & Grill menu online to see the other brand new dishes we are introducing this season, or simply stay tuned right here every week and we'll highlight more menu choices soon. Better yet, head on over to our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant and check out the new menu in person. That way, you can see, smell, and taste all the delicious goodness for yourself! 


VOTED BEST WATERFRONT RESTAURANT LAKE OF THE OZARKS,BEST ENTERTAINMENT, AND TOP 10 WATER BAR IN THE NATION!



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(573) 348-9797