5 Reasons to Visit Casablanca

Casablanca is one of the Lake's oldest bars at the Lake of the Ozarks - and that's just ONE of the reasons that you'll want to come out to Casablanca. Not to mention our incredible food, fun atmosphere, and more. Our restaurant is located on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and it has been a favorite place to hang for locals and visitors alike. Want to learn more? Here are five reasons why you should visit our Lake of the Ozarks bar!

1. Delicious Food

Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks has an incredible menu - from your favorite bar food to delicious appetizers and more, you'll be glad you stopped by to check us out. Our burgers are incredible, and our Casadogs are famous (at least we think so!). Our appetizers are delicious, from our fried pickles to our many other apps. If you're ready to try some incredible food - we think you'll be really impressed with Casablanca.

2. Craft Beer

At Casagrotto we take our beer very seriously. We have over 15 craft beers on tap. These kegs of beer are kept at 28 degrees and then pumped through our glycol system which brings these flavors to your frosted glass at 24 degrees. Looking for the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks? Come out ot Casablanca!

3. Brick Oven Pizza

While Casablanca is famous for our bar food, Casagrotto (on the lower level) is famous for the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks! Our brick oven is fired up and ready to provide the best cuisine - from incredible pizza to brick oven hoagies, grinders, and calzones. Are you hungry yet? We are! Come out for lunch or dinner to enjoy the incredible menu at Casagrotto. Not to mention, you can visit www.CasaOnTheRun.com to place your order to go!

4. Fun Environment

Our customers will be the first to tell you that our restaurant is FUN! Some of our customers have been dining with us for decades, while others will be enjoying their first time with us - but they are ALL creating such an incredible atmosphere. Not to mention, we have live music on a regular basis, especially on the weekends with some of the local favorites. You're going to love our environment.

5. Great History

Casablanca is one of the oldest bars at the Lake, it was built in the 20's, and the floors and walls are still covered in wood that was from the trees that were cut down when Bagnell Dam was created. Over the years, it has become a favorite to many - including a rumored Bonnie and Clyde who frequented the establishment. Do you love history? You'll love dining with us!

The Best Food at the Lake of the Ozarks

We hope that if you haven't been to Casablanca yet, now you'll want to come visit! We look forward to serving you at our Lake of the Ozarks restaurant - whether in the summer or winter. We are open all seasons, which is part of what makes us such a favorite. Come out to our restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip and see for yourself what makes our restaurant so great.

Casablanca -  the best bar & grill and the best pizza under one roof!

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Celebrate Hot Dog Day!

Did you know that July 19th is Hot Dog Day? The perfect summer time feast gets a whole day to celebrate, and whether you like them with just ketchup and mustard or the works - we're glad to dedicate a day to this popular food. Here at Casablanca, we are FAMOUS for our Casadogs. If you're ready for some incredible flavors and a great reason to come out to Casablanca for dinner - we've got it all right here!

Fun Facts About Hot Dogs

Did you ever think that there could be fun things to know about these linked sausage-like foods? Well, there are! Here are a few fun things to know about hot dogs that you can share while sitting around our table eating them.

The Origin is Unknown

While sausage and linked sausage has been around for a while, the theory of putting that sausage in a bun and serving it hasn't. Of course, the real origin is completely unknown - but that doesn't mean many try to claim it! The officials in Frankfurt, Germany say that hot dogs were invented in their city in 1487. Another tale is that a butcher named Johann Georghehner, who lived in Coburg, Germany, invented the hot dog during the late 1600s, and then traveled to Frankfurt to promote his new food. N matter what the history - we're just glad someone invented them!

Do You Use Hot Dog Etiquette?

Yes, that's really a thing. Eating your hot dog isn't enough, you have to do it the "right way" according to the American meat trade associations official etiquette guide says that you shouldn't douse your hot dog with ketchup or mustard if you are over the age of 18 or eat it with a knife and fork. Do you like your hot dog on a fancy bun? That's not acceptable either. BUT, did you know that you aren't supposed to eat your hot dog on anything fancier than a paper plate? Of course, a few things that you are supposed to do when eating your hot dog are to always eat every piece of the hot dog and bun, pair it with simple drinks and sides, and always lick any condiments off of your fingers.

Hot Dogs In Space?

Yep, it's been done! Amazingly enough, astronauts on the Apollo 7 mission in 1968 didn't really like the freeze-dried ice cream that they were served, so it was removed from the space menu and became a novelty in the gift shops. Ironically, a classic meal that WAS enjoyed by the crewmembers on the Apollo 11 mission was the space hot dogs.

Americans LOVE Hot Dogs

We're not kidding, either. On July 4th, Americans enjoyed over 150 million hot dogs. Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Americans will eat a staggering 7 BILLION hot dogs, and in 2015, U.S. supermarket customers spent more than $2.5 billion on hot dogs alone.

Hot Dogs at the Lake of the Ozarks

Our dogs are served with house-made chips and a dill pickle spear. Substitute fries, coleslaw, or potato salad can be done, as well as additional toppings.

STRIPPED DOWN DOG
Do you like it basic? This is just a dog and his bun.

WHISKY DENT DOG
Flavorful BBQ sauce, fresh coleslaw, and crispy fried onions make this dog a classic take on an old favorite.

CASA DOG
Looking for the best hot dog at the Lake of the Ozarks? Our Casa Dog is topped with chili, cheese, onions, and jalapenos!

CHILI DOG
Similar to the Casa Dog, but minus the jalapenos. It's your classic chili cheese dog.

DAM DOG
Looking for a doggone' good time? This dog comes topped with mustard, chopped onion, green relish, sport pepper, tomato, pickle and celery salt.

NACHO DOG
This is "nacho" ordinary dog! It comes complete with cheese, tomato, lettuce, jalapeno, and sour cream!

COVE N' OUT DOG
Been out on the water all day? This may be just the dog you're looking for. Spicy brown mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions all combined to make the perfect flavor.

Best Restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks

Whether you need a hot dog to fill a craving, or you've been wanting to try something else on our menu - Casablanca is the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. Not to mention one of the oldest! Our bar is situated perfectly on the Bagnell Dam Strip, so after you've enjoyed an evening walking around on the Strip, you can come out and enjoy some incredible food. Whether you celebrate Hot Dog Day by eating one, or enjoying something else with us, happy Hot Dog Day!

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Visit Casagrotto at the Lake of the Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the best places to come for a vacation, do you want to know why? Because, not only do we have the Lake - which makes for excellent vacations, boating, water sports, and more, but we also have some incredible restaurants! One of which is Casgrotto, located in the lower level of Casablanca. If you haven't been to our brick oven pizzeria at the Lake of the Ozarks, here are a few things you need to know!

About Casagrotto

Casagrotto is located in the lower level of Casablanca and features the best pizza at Lake of the Ozarks. Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional pizza, one of our specialty pizzas or making your own creation, everything is made with the freshest ingredients and cooked in our custom-built brick oven. Our traditional pizza has our house made tomato sauce, and proprietary five cheese blend. Grinders and sandwiches are also available and with 21 draft beers on tap…you’ll never go thirsty!

 Pizza Menu at Casagrotto

 Are you looking for fresh and delicious pizzas? Casagrotto has many incredible options to make your mouth water. Here is a sneak peek at our pizza menu at the Lake of the Ozarks.

• Bagnell Dam Supreme (Meat Lover + Veggie)
• JordanMeister (Meat Lover)
• Casa Supreme
• Capo
• Dave's Hotel California
• Cheryl Doormman
• Napoli
• Hawaiian
• Pollo
• Grand Glaize
• Pepperoni Classico
• Margherita
• Chucky Cheese
• The Poor Boy

Brick Oven Baked Hoagies

Our hoagies at the Lake of the Ozarks are an incredible blend of fresh flavors, legendary cheese blend, Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions and Aioli sauce, plus a bag of chips! Check out a snapshot of our menu.

The Grotto
Canadia bacon, thinly sliced rib-eye and pepperoni on a locally baked hoagie roll.

The Italian
Capicola, salami, and ham on a locally baked hoagie roll.

Ham & Cheese
Fresh Italian roll filled with freshly sliced ham, our legendary cheese blend, and finished with our specially seasoned greens.

Grinders

The Kendra
Peppers, fresh mushrooms, onions, roasted garlic, Roma tomato slices, artichoke hearts, black olives, pizza sauce and our five cheese blend on a fresh baked Italian bun.

The Meat A Ball
House-made meatballs covered in our house pizza sauce & cheese blend served on a fresh Italian roll.

Calzones

Casa Pollo
chicken, peppers, and caramelized onions.

Alfredo
Chicken, spinach, and house-made alfredo sauce.

Meat Lovers
Ham, bacon, and pepperoni.

Supreme
Bell peppers, ham, pepperoni, spinach, and onion.

The Baller
House-made meatballs, peppers, caramelized onions, and fresh Mozzarella.

The Best Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Casagrotto we take our beer very seriously. We have over 15 craft beers on tap. These kegs of beer are kept at 28 degrees and then pumped through our glycol system which brings these flavors to your frosted glass at 24 degrees.

• Bud Light
• Stella Artois
• Shock Top Belgian White
• Avalanche Ale
• Logboat Lookout APA
• Logboat Bear 
• Bur Oak Lily Ale
• Bourbon Barrel Goodwood
• Harp Lager
• Goose Island IPA
• Boulevard Tank 
• Miller Lite
• Lefthand Nitro Milk Stout 
• Magners Irish Cider
• Boulevard Wheat 
• Blue Moon Belgian White
• Modelo Especial
• Coors Light 
• Leinenkugel Summer Shandy
• Budweiser

The Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

 Whether you go upstairs to Casablanca or head down to the lower level to Casagrotto - you are guaranteed great service and the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our restaurant is one of the oldest buildings at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are proud of the history that you will find within our walls. Come out and join us this weekend for lunch or dinner - and see for yourself why our customers LOVE to come back again and again!

Casablanca -  the best bar & grill and the best pizza under one roof!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO

Fun Facts About Beer

It's no secret that we LOVE beer. We have over 15 craft beers on tap and even more in bottles and cans. We take the science of beer seriously. Though, we will admit some of the histories can be rather humorous. You want to know what else can be funny? People once they've drunk beer! I mean, isn't that the reason we drink it? To bring out our funnier, more amusing self? Anyway, here are a few fun facts that you can share before, during, or after you drink the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Steven Petrosino of New Cumberland, Pennsylvania downed 1 liter of beer or 33 ounces in a chilly 1.3 seconds in 1977 which made him a World Beer Chugging Champion according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

Beer is one of the world's oldest prepared beverages, possibly dating back to the early Neolithic or 6500 BC.

In 1814, almost 400,000 gallons of beer flooded several streets in London after a huge vat ruptured in the parish of St. Giles.

Did you know that beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage and the third most popular drink overall (after water and tea)?

Beer supposedly can prevent kidney stones. A study published in American Journal of Epidemiology estimated that a bottle of beer consumed every day reduces the risk by 40%.

Beer commercials in the US aren't really allowed to show people actually drinking the beer. It's a US law that people cannot actually be shown consuming an alcoholic beverage on television. You're probably going to watch your favorite shows a LOT closer now, aren't you?

Do you know what zythology stands for? It is the official scientific name describing the study of beer and beer-making. It comes from the Greek word  "zythos" (beer) and "logos" (study).

Do you think that the US is the most beer-drinking country? Think again! The Czech Republic. Their capita beer consumption is almost 40 gallons per year!

Experimenting with beer is actually a thing. John Lubbock, an 18th-century English biologist, studied the behavior of beer on drunken ants.

If you thought that our fifteen beers on tap was impressive - there are actually about 440 types of beer in the world! Belgium is the country that has the most individual beer brands.

Finally, the fear of an empty beer glass is REALLY a thing. This terrifying phobia is known as Cenosillicaphobia.

Craft Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks!

From beer to amazing food - you can enjoy coming out to Casablanca for a great time. We have a delicious food menu, and from pizza to burgers, you'll find it all at our local bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. This weekend is going to be a great time to join us - so come out and hang with us. The beer is cold, the brick oven is HOT, and we're ready for you!

Casablanca -  the best bar & grill and the best pizza under one roof!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO