June at the Dog - 3 Awesome Annual Events & Great Live Music

Dog Days Bar & Grill is home to many of the best annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we've got three incredible ones coming up this June! Get out your calendars and make plans now to spend these exciting nights and weekends right here with us.  

The Annual White Party
Tuesday, June 13
This is a party that the locals look forward to every year, and if you're in the lake area this particular Tuesday evening, come on out and join us! The only thing we ask of everyone is that they show up dressed in their finest, whitest clothing, and that they come ready to have an amazing time!

The White Party originated at our sister restaurant, Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, and it was held there for 10 years. The event grew in popularity to the point that it was moved to Dog Days for the additional space. This will be our 3rd year playing host, and we're thrilled to do so! There will be live music, awesome specials, and fun happening all night long.   

Canine Cannonball
June 16-18
This event is fun for the entire family, including the four-legged members. It happens to fall on Father's Day Weekend, and since dog is "man's best friend," it's the perfect place to bring Dad to celebrate.

Every year DockDogs hosts competitions all around the country to find the best canine jumpers. A big jumping pool is set up lakeside, and dogs compete in four different categories: Big Air, Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, and Iron Dog. The competition is open to both amateurs and seasoned pros, so if you think your dog has what it takes, head on over to DockDogs.com and get registered. If you won't be competing, plan to come on by and watch the show. 

photo from Funlake.com 

      
Support Our Troops Poker Run
Friday, June 23
Poker Runs are always fun, and around here, they're extra exciting when they take place on the lake by boat. The best part is that many of them are held as fundraisers for some spectacular causes. 

All of the proceeds from this one benefit H.E.R.O.E.S Care, an organization that is dedicated to working with others to provide support to military families in the communities where they live. They also donate a portion of their proceeds to the Global Orphan Project, which is headquartered in Kansas City, MO and mobilizes local churches in some of the poorest areas on earth to care for the neediest orphans and vulnerable children in those communities.

To sign up and see a full list of scheduled weekend activities plus more details, visit LakeCharityPokerRun.com. Registration includes T-shirts for the captain and first mate, 2 dinners, 2 party tickets, 2 poker hands, and 1 DVD. Extra passengers can participate for an additional charge, but there is no charge for military guests. This year's stops include:

• Camden on the Lake (Start/ Registration/ Pool Party)
• Dog Days Bar & Grill (Final Stop - stay and party after!)
• Bear Bottom
• Paradise
• Caption Ron's
• Redhead Lakeside Grill
• Franky & Louie's
• Nauti Fish
• Larry's on the Lake
• Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina
• Fish & Co
• Backwater Jack's   

photo from LakeCharityPokerRun.com 

June Live Music
As we get farther into the 2017 season at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar, the live music is happening here more and more often. You don't have to wait for the weekend to hear some awesome tunes and dance your night away! Here's what we have so far, and you can check our website before you head this way for regular updates and additions. 

Thursday, 6/1

-Steve Woolley

Friday, 6/2

-Christiana

Saturday, 6/3

-Noe Palma Band

-Funhouse

Sunday, 6/4

-Boomchux

Thursday, 6/8

-TBD

Friday, 6/9

-Funhouse

-Dr. Cheese

Saturday, 6/10

-Blake Gardner

-Chucky B Band

-Bad News Band

Sunday, 6/11

-Steven D. Hunt

Thursday, 6/15

-Noe Palma

Friday, 6/16

-Steven Woolley Band

Saturday, 6/17

-Atomic Sunburns

-Mixtapes

Sunday, 6/18

-Boomchux

Wednesday, 6/21

-Noe Palma

Thursday, 6/22

-Baub Eis Band

Friday, 6/23

-Chris Weaver

-Dr. Cheese

Saturday, 6/24

-Chris Weaver

Sunday, 6/25

-Chris Weaver

Thursday, 6/29

-Steven Woolley

Friday, 6/30

-Chucky B

WOW!!! Not that's a lot of fun packed into one month! If you're familiar with our waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, then you already know there's a lot more exciting events coming up this summer after those. (AquaPalooza is July 15!) Get yourself on over to Dog Days Bar & Grill soon, order some food and a few drinks, and check out why everyone that visits the lake comes to us for a great time! 

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Tons Of Fun Happening This Memorial Day Weekend At Dog Days Bar & Grill!

It's holiday weekend time at the lake, and the best waterfront restaurant and bar at the Lake of the Ozarks has some exciting things planned for this Memorial Day Weekend! In addition to the incredible live music lined up, we've got the most amazing food, fantastic drinks, and fun atmosphere you've come to expect, know, and love at Dog Days Bar & Grill.

Incredible Live Music
We plan to get the Memorial Day Weekend party going with some of the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks. All weekend long, you can can get your groove on with these awesome acts. 

Friday, May 26

-Vinyl Richy

Saturday, May 27

-Bartholomew
-Mixtapes

Sunday, May 28

-Atomic Sunburns

Amazing Food & Fantastic Drinks
The most unbelievably delicious flavors found anywhere come out of the Dog Days kitchen and bars. Our food menu is diverse, combining the old favorites you've come to love every season with brand new creations. Many of this year's newest menu items have a tasty and healthy twist to each of them. They are made up of fresh ingredients, straight from the garden! 

English peas, heirloom tomatoes, rainbow organic carrots, quinoa, mango, grilled meats, and more can be enjoyed in our Beach Bowls, Salads, Signature Entrees, and throughout the many different sections of the Dog Days Bar & Grill menu. Right now, our limited-time specialty menu adds 5 additional "Bowl Appetit" options available during Memorial Day Weekend. 

That limited-time specialty menu extends to the bar, too, with delicious drinks featuring refreshing flavors such as apple, strawberry, mango, blackberry, peach, and more. Don't forget about our classic lake favorites too, like the Pain in the A**, Pina Coladas, Rum Runners, Margaritas... the list goes on and on! We've also got some of the coldest beer at the Lake of the Ozarks, perfect for a holiday weekend.    
  

Fun Atmosphere
There's no better place to spend an afternoon, evening, or even better, both! You'll be surrounded by fun people sharing in your awesome time, including our incredible, friendly staff that will welcome you and treat you like a part of the Dog Days family. The view is incredible from both our waterfront deck and the tiki bar (aka Dog Pound), and if you need to escape the heat and sun, you can chill out in our indoor, smoke-free dining room, either at a table or by pulling up a seat at the bar.  

Please don't mind the construction going on in the center of everything. We are making great progress every week on the brand new pool area opening this summer. Before long, you can enjoy that gorgeous lake view while relaxing in our amazing pool. Just imagine cooling off on a hot summer day with a frozen drink while lounging in the pool. It's coming very soon!

See You This Weekend!
We hope to see each of you more than once at Dog Days Bar & Grill over this coming Memorial Day Weekend. There's enough variety on our food and drink menus that you can stop by every day and have multiple choices of something new to try. That, along with the amazing entertainment and awesome company you'll be hanging out with, let know that time spent at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant is time well spent. 

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Another Incredible Specialty Menu From Dog Days - "Bowl Appetit!"

Are your taste buds ready for more brand new flavors? It's time for another round of specialty menu items from your favorite waterfront restaurant and bar at the Lake of the Ozarks! If you enjoyed the Sunny Spring Burger Specials last month from Dog Days Bar & Grill, as well as the fantastic cocktails we paired with them, you're gonna love what's next! 

This year we added a "Beach Bowls" section to our everyday menu that has been an amazing hit with our customers. We had a lot more recipes in mind, but had to narrow it down to those few. Well, you're in luck, because this specialty menu brings you 5 more unbelievable bowl combinations you won't be able to get enough of!

"Bowl Appetit" Specialty Menu

Korean Beef Bowl
Spicy seared lean beef tenderloin tips, broccoli, mushrooms, carrots, scallions, and cabbage in gochujang sauce served with blended wild long grain rice and quinoa. 

Cabo Shrimp & Quinoa Bowl
Seared chili and citrus shrimp served with roasted shoe peg corn, black beans, pickled onion, jalapenos, and fresh avocado served with tri-colored quinoa. 

Kentucky Farmers Bowl
Char-grilled herb marinated turkey, roasted heirloom tomatoes, and roasted garlic with sweet potatoes drizzled with a bourbon and maple reduction.

Chicken Pesto Pasta Bowl
Sauteed sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, black olives, broccoli, and linguine in a garlic white wine sauce drizzled with pesto and feta cheese. 

El Dorado Bowl
Grilled Mahi k-bob served with pineapple, poblano peppers, onion, and peppadews in a spiced rum sauce, blended wild long grain rice, and tri-color quinoa. 

The Dog Days kitchen doesn't get to have all of the fun! Our incredible bartenders also have a few new concoctions in store for you. Two of them are inspired by our sister restaurants here at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

Specialty Drink Menu

photo from OzarkDistillery.com 

The Wobbly Boot
Ozark Distillery's Blackberry Moonshine and lemonade. It has been a hit at our sister restaurant that is the drink's namesake. 

They Luv 'Em!

Strawberry rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and a splash of mango puree. Troy made these up for a group at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, and turns out... "They Love 'Em!"

Jimmy Appleseed

In honor of Johnny's lesser known twin brother... Jim Beam Apple and Sprite Zero topped with cranberry juice. 

Peach Mojito
We double up on peach flavor by using Cruzan Peach Rum and substituting Peachtree Schnapps for simple syrup. 

Schlafly White Lager
A lager with a cloudy , golden-colored hue and just the right hop dosin. This rare style dates back to the Middle Ages, where the beer was matured in deep vaults and emerged smooth and rich in vitamins. Think of this as a fresher, hoppier, Hefeweizen. 

-BOMB OF THE MONTH-
Mother Of All Bombs - M.O.A.B
Grey Goose Cherry Vodka, Cruzan Vanilla Rum and Sugar Free Red Bull. 

Don't forget, we've still got the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks on our everyday menu seven days a week starting at 11 am daily. Come into Dog Days Bar & Grill for one of your old favorites, or get adventurous and try something brand new. Either way, you are guaranteed an amazing meal, some incredible beverages to go along with it, the best view in town, and an all-around awesome time! 

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Great Live Music At Dog Days This May

Another season at the lake means another season of the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks! Mid-Missouri is home to some of the most amazingly talented musicians in existence, and we always feature the best of the best onstage at Dog Days Bar & Grill. 

With stages both inside and outside of our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant, bad weather never gets the chance to stop the party. There doesn't have to be a break in the entertainment for one band to break down and another to set up either. We want to make sure you're kept entertained while you're enjoying some amazing food and incredible cocktails by the water. 

May Music
We started May with a great big, talented BANG with last week's Homegrown Festival, featuring 4 local bands. We've got even more unbelievable entertainment in store for you the rest of the month too. Here is a look at what we have lined up so far, but keep checking our website for updates to the entertainment lineup.

Saturday, May 13

-Blake Gardener Trio  5-9 pm

Saturday, May 20 

-Boomchux  

-MEMORIAL WEEKEND!-
Friday, May 26

-Vinyl Richy

Saturday, May 27

-Mixtapes

Sunday, May 28

-Atomic Sunburns  10 pm - 1 am

That's Just The Beginning

Like we mentioned, there will most likely be a few bands added to our May musical lineup, and we've already got a lot of spots filled with talented bands and singers for the rest of the season. Plenty of old favorites and a few brand new discoveries.

We've also got a lot of exciting events on the calendar. Dog Days is home to some of the best annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks, and you'll want to plan ahead so you don't miss a single one. 

June 16, 17, & 18

Canine Cannonball

June 23

Support Our Troops Poker Run

July 15

AquaPalooza

August 25

Shootout Race Pre-Party 

October 14

Fall Harbor Hop

There's all kinds of awesome happening at Dog Days Bar & Grill between the music too. You can always get something incredible to eat, either from our regular menu or one of our monthly specialty menus, (stay tuned next week for a look at the newest menus!) and the bar is always ready to mix up something incredible and refreshing for you. 

If you've been by the restaurant already this year, you will have noticed quite a change in the layout of our waterfront restaurant and bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. Construction is well under way for our brand new area featuring an adult pool with swim-up bar and a family friendly pool for the young'uns. The plans look amazing, the progress is on target, and we're extremely excited about how it's all going to look in the end. 

So the next time you find yourself at the lake looking for something fun to do, know that there's always a good time waiting for you at Dog Days Bar & Grill. Mark those calendars now and we'll be seeing you real soon!  

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Cinco de Mayo, Harbor Hop, & the Homegrown Festival... Oh My!

Last week's blog, "Big Weekend May 6 & 7: Spring Harbor Hop AND The Homegrown Music Festival!" gave you most of the details about those two incredible events happening this week at Dog Days Bar & Grill. (We've got a few additional details for you below, too!) There is one more reason to party with us this weekend, and that happens to be Cinco de Mayo. It's going to be a fun-filled 3 days at the Dog!  

FRIDAY - Cinco de Mayo 
Our waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks may not be your first thought for this holiday, but once you get a look at our tacos and nachos, it will be from now on! In addition to the delicious dishes below, we've got some amazing margaritas mixed up behind the bar for you, and of course, the ever-popular Corona. For your entertainment pleasure, we'll have Travis Marvin rocking the Dog Days stage too.  

-Terrific Tacos-
These amazing variations on your typical taco are served with curly fries, or you can sub a signature side for $1.50 more. We've also got sour cream and salsa available upon request. 

Spicy Beef Tacos
Ground beef, shredded lettuce, cheddar jack cheese, pico, and roasted tomato and jalapeno ranch. 

Asian Shrimp Tacos
Sauteed teriyaki shrimp, crisp cabbage, pico, and shredded pepper jack cheese.

Blackened Mahi Tacos
Mahi filets seared in our Southern spices with crisp cabbage and pico in two flour tortillas, drizzled in roasted tomato and jalapeno cream. 

Steak Tacos
Blackened tender tips with our Southern spices, cheddar jack cheese, pico, roasted tomato and jalapeno cream, and cabbage in two flour tortillas. 

Jerk Chicken Tacos
Smoked with island spices, cabbage, peppadews, sweet corn, and sweet and spicy jerk sauce. 

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

-Nummy Nachos-
Once again, we've taken a classic dish and made some delicious additions that are simply irresistible. Each one starts with a corn tortilla chip base, plus chili con queso, salsa, and sour cream, and then we pile on the extras.

Spicy Beef Nachos
Seasoned ground beef, pico, jalapenos, cheddar jack cheese, shredded lettuce, and roasted tomato jalapeno cream sauce. You may also substitute chicken. 

Jerk Chicken Nachos
Island smoked chicken breast, jerk sauce, diced mango, black-eyed peas, pico, and roasted shoepeg corn. 

Seafood Nachos
Crab, shrimp, scallops, spicy garlic sauce, diced tomato, peppadews, and jalapenos.

Thai Tuna Nachos
Seared Ahi yellow fin tuna served chilled and tossed in our Thai chili marinade and sweetened soy sauce. We put this on top of fried wontons, fresh mango, wakame, pickled ginger, fresh lime, wasabi, cream, and roasted red pepper puree. 

BBQ Pork Nachos
Slow smoked pulled pork, bourbon BBQ sauce, Texas caviar, and spicy pickles.

SATURDAY - Spring Harbor Hop
After a day full of celebrating Cinco de Mayo on Friday, Dog Days Bar & Grill will be ready to party again on Saturday for the 20th Annual Spring Harbor Hop. Our card stop will open at 11:00 am and run until 7:00 pm, which is the close of the event. All poker hands need to be turned in by that time. Once the Harbor Hop's done for the day, we definitely won't be! Stick around for great food, incredible drinks, and the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our entertainment lineup for the day includes:

• 1-5 pm: Stevie Newman
• 5-9 pm: Chuck B. & the Bad News Band
• 10 pm-1 am: The Atomic Sunburns

SUNDAY - Homegrown Festival


Last week's blog gave you both the entertainment lineup, as well as a large majority of the Missouri breweries, wineries, and distilleries that will have booths set up for you to sample their creations. Today, we're adding a few new menu items especially for this incredible event.

• 1:00 - Into the Dirt
• 2:00 - Dog House Daddies
• 3:00 - John Galbraith Trio
• 4:00 - Cimino

-Homegrown Festival Menu 2017-

Pickled Pig Nachos
Corn tortilla chips topped with pulled pork smothered in peach moonshine BBQ, cheddar jack cheese, sweet and spicy pickles, roasted corn salsa, and jalapenos. 

Blackened Mahi Gyro
Grilled pita stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, cucumber, red onion, and topped with tzatziki sauce. 

Hillbilly Burger
A juicy burger topped with pepper jack cheese, pulled pork, peach moonshine BBQ sauce, and grilled pineapple. 

A few additional items available during the Homegrown Festival will be:

• Sweet & Spicy Garlic Pork K-Bob
• Beer Brat & Kraut
• Beef Frank
• Cheeseburger
• Pulled Pork
• Bottled Water & Soda
• Chips

Rest Up For The Big Weekend!

We've got a lot of exciting events planned over the weekend, so you're going to want to show up well-rested and ready to party! You might as well show up hungry too, because our waterfront restaurant and bar at the Lake of the Ozarks has tons of mouth-watering menu items in store for you, and the bar is fully stocked and ready to go. This is just the beginning of many more delicious and exciting things to come this season from Dog Days Bar & Grill, so stay tuned!
  

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1232 Jeffries Rd in Osage Beach ~ Mile Marker 19

(573) 348-9797