The Casablanca History
Did you know that we have a very LONG history at the Lake of the Ozarks? The building that our restaurant resides in was built in 1928 - and we've been Casablanca since the 1930's (with a short break during the late 90's where it was called Slick's Biker Bar.), so our family history is quite the story! Check out our historical timeline!
1929: Building became first Lake Ozark Post Office.
1933: Prohibition ended and the building was turned into Casablanca.
1998: Casablanca was sold and renamed Slick's Biker Bar.
2003: Building was bought back by prior Casablanca customer and renamed back to Casablanca.
2004: Casablanca was sold to Eddie Jordan who ran it until 2012.
2012: Brick Brothers purchased the building from Eddie on Jan 20, 2012.
2012: Mayor declared Jan 20th Eddie Jordan day in Lake Ozark with parade and police escort.
2013: Basement was remodeled and turned into Casagrotto.
Fun Facts About Casablanca
When a restaurant has been around as long as Casablanca has, there's bound to be some fun facts to share! Check out these fun ones that you can tell others over a beer at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks.
1. The basement was a speakeasy during prohibition - which is a tad bit different from the delicious pizza place at the Lake of the Ozarks that is has become now!
2. The walls and floors of our Lake of the Ozarks restaurant are from cut down trees during the construction of the dam.
3. Casablanca is the oldest bar in Lake of the Ozarks.
4. In the 1930's Bonnie and Clyde were known to frequent this establishment.
5. There are 27 TV's in Casablanca and it has a dedicated 15 ton A/C unit for upstairs.
6. The POW WOW PUB sign on the patio is the original one from the hotel bar.
7. Brick Brothers purchased Casablanca on New Year's Eve evening while drinking with Eddie.
If you've never been to Casablanca for a meal, we would love to invite you to come and make your very own family history with us! Bring the family, enjoy anything from burgers to brick oven pizza, and then come back year after year! The summer is winding down, but that doesn't mean you have to say goodbye to your favorite restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip. We are open all year long, and look forward to making many more memories with you. Happy Family History Month from Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks.
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Mayor Johnnie Franzeskos is the mayor that made January 20, as Eddie Jordan day.
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