Did You Raise Your Pint for Drink Beer Day?!

If there is any holiday worth celebrating, it's one that encourages you to drink your favorite beer at the Lake of the Ozarks! With beer being one of the oldest enjoyed beverages, it's no wonder we have a day dedicated just to the enjoyment of it but why celebrate on just one day?  Here at Casablanca, we make every day "Drink Beer Day," so here are some fun facts about your favorite brew, some history and even a peek at our frothy favorites!

Fun Facts About The Bubbly Brew

1. There’s about 2.5 pints of CO2 dissolved in a pint of beer.
2. IPA's were originally delivered by the British to their troops in India. India Pale Ales were highly hopped and highly alcoholic to preserve the beer during its long voyage.
3. Hops are widely recognized as herbal relaxants and are used in naturopathic or homeopathic medicines as sleep inducers or stress relievers!
4. Anyone under the age of 21 who takes out household trash containing even a single empty alcohol beverage container can be charged with illegal possession of alcohol in Missouri.
5. While there wasn't any cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, or pumpkin pie at the first Thanksgiving ... there was beer, brandy, gin, and wine!

Casablanca's Beer on Draught

STELLA ARTOIS - LAGER - InBev
Lager Beer from Belgium. ABV of 5.2%. Named Stella, Latin for Star, and Artois after the founders last name.

LOGBOAT SNAPPER - IPA - Columbia, MO
Easy drinking IPA. ABV 7.2%. Fruity pears and peaches play off of piney notes.

SHOCK TOP - TWISTED PRETZEL WHEAT - St Louis, MO
American Wheat Ale. ABV 5.2%. Wheat, caramel malt, orange, and rich pretzel aroma.

FAUST - VIENNA STYLE LAGER - InBev
German Pilsener. ABV 5.2%.A light amber color. Nice flavor, but in a mild manner.

SCHLAFLY PALE ALE - APA - SCHLAFLY BREWING
APA, American Pale Ale, great choice for an alternative of an IPA. ABV 4.4%

STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE - LAGER - InBev
Lager. Taste of Red Apple and Peach with apricot accents. ABV 4.5%

BUFFALO SWEAT - OATMEAL STOUT - Tallgrass Brewing
Oatmeal Stout. Dark beer described as a beer brownie. ABV 5%

CONTACT HIGH - PALE WHEAT ALE - 4 Hands
Pours a bright orange hue with a bit citrus aroma. ABV 5%

BIRRA MORETTI - PALE LAGER - HEINEKEN BREWERY
If you like a nice heiney, you will love this. ABV 4.6% Italian roots.

SOUTHERN PECAN - BROWN ALE - Lazy Magnolia
Malty, caramel, and nutty flavors shine through. Dark mahogany color. ABV 4.5%

KRAFTIG LIGHT - LIGHT LAGER - InBev
Clean and malty with no aftertaste. A balanced brew in terms of hops and malt. ABV 4.2%

CRISP APPLE - CIDER BEER - Angry Orchard
A crisp and flavorful cider beer. Slight sweet taste. ABV 5% Amber color.

UNFILTERED WHEAT - WHEAT - BOULEVARD
A slightly cloudy, light-bodied, straw colored beer. ABV 4.4%. #1 Seller in midwest.

BUD LIGHT - MILLER LIGHT
We have both of these on tap, but do we really need to describe them? ABV 4.2%

FLIGHT BOARD
4 8oz glasses of different beers. Great way to learn which ones you like.

Best Beer on Tap at the Lake of the Ozarks

Are you looking for an ice cold glass of beer to enjoy on this wonderful holiday? Well we've got it for you. 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. Of course, you can get more than a good beer here, we also have burgers, pizzas, Casa dogs, and much more on our fabulous menu. Come check it out!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO

It's National BEER DAY!

There's nothing better than gathering with your best buds and throwing back a few beers, but it's even better when it's BEER DAY! At Casablanca, we have the best craft beer at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we take our beer very seriously. From lagers to pale ales, you can find it all right at our bar. Here are a few things you should know about our beers on tap, and even some fun facts about beer!

Beer At Casagrotto

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.

STELLA ARTOIS - LAGER - InBev
Lager Beer from Belgium. ABV of 5.2%. Named Stella, Latin for Star, and Artois after the founder's last name.

LOGBOAT SNAPPER - IPA - Columbia, MO
Easy drinking IPA. ABV 7.2%. Fruity pears and peaches play off of piney notes.

SHOCK TOP - TWISTED PRETZEL WHEAT - St Louis, MO
American Wheat Ale. ABV 5.2%. Wheat, caramel malt, orange, and rich pretzel aroma.

FAUST - VIENNA STYLE LAGER - InBev
German Pilsener. ABV 5.2%.A light amber color. Nice flavor, but in a mild manner.

SCHLAFLY PALE ALE - APA - SCHLAFLY BREWING
APA, American Pale Ale, great choice for an alternative of an IPA. ABV 4.4%

STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE - LAGER - InBev
Lager. Taste of Red Apple and Peach with apricot accents. ABV 4.5%

BUFFALO SWEAT - OATMEAL STOUT - Tallgrass Brewing
Oatmeal Stout. Dark beer described as a beer brownie. ABV 5%

CONTACT HIGH - PALE WHEAT ALE - 4 Hands
Pours a bright orange hue with a bit citrus aroma. ABV 5%

BIRRA MORETTI - PALE LAGER - HEINEKEN BREWERY
If you like a nice heiney, you will love this. ABV 4.6% Italian roots.

SOUTHERN PECAN - BROWN ALE - Lazy Magnolia
Malty, caramel, and nutty flavors shine through. Dark mahogany color. ABV 4.5%

KRAFTIG LIGHT - LIGHT LAGER - InBev
Clean and malty with no aftertaste. A balanced brew in terms of hops and malt. ABV 4.2%

CRISP APPLE - CIDER BEER - Angry Orchard
A crisp and flavorful cider beer. Slight sweet taste. ABV 5% Amber color.

UNFILTERED WHEAT - WHEAT - BOULEVARD
A slightly cloudy, light-bodied, straw colored beer. ABV 4.4%. #1 Seller in midwest.

BUD LIGHT - MILLER LIGHT
We have both of these on tap, but do we really need to describe them? ABV 4.2%

FLIGHT BOARD
4 8oz glasses of different beers. Great way to learn which ones you like.

Fun Facts About Beer

• Beer contains protein and carbohydrates. That makes it healthy, right?
• In the days of poor sanitation (not that long ago at all and still true in some places), beer was one of the few safe ways to stay hydrated.
• Your tongue has about 10,000 taste buds, so put them to good work and try out a new beer!
• Yeast is remarkably sensitive to temperature and can create completely different beers with only a small temperature variation in the brewing process.

The Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Casablanca and Casagrotto, you don't just get good beer, you get an amazing atmosphere. Plus, you can get the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks! From appetizers to pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have all of the foods you'll love to eat when drinking your beer. Come out tonight and party with the best beer in town!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO

Casablanca Trivia!

If you've been coming to the Lake, or living here for a while, you'll know that Casablanca is one of the oldest, and best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks! We're located on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and our facility is immersed in history and culture that can't be found anywhere else. While we are a frequent stop for regulars here at the Lake -  we're quickly becoming a favorite for all of the newbies because of our delicious brick oven pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, and our ice cold craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks.

If you think you know a thing or two about Casablanca's history, take a swing at this fun trivia facts! If you already know them, you can always impress someone at our bar with them.

Casablanca Trivia!

A. What year was the Casablanca building built?

B. What government job resided in the Casablanca building in 1929?

C. What major event that affected your favorite beverage happened when Casablanca was first established?

D. In 1998, Casablanca was sold and renamed. Do you know what that name was?

E. What year did Casablanca get renamed back to it's old familiar name?

F. What is the name of the new restaurant in the basement where you can get the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks?

G. When the Bagnell Dam was constructed, were the trees that were cut down used to make our walls and trees? True or False.

H. What famous thieving duo were known to frequent Casablanca in the 1930's?

I. How many televisions can you find in our restaurant?

ANSWERS!

a. Our beautiful building was built in 1928, and still standing strong today!
b. Our building was actually the fir Lake Ozark Post Office. While we don't shuffle mail here now, we sure can shuffle some good beers across the counter for you.
c. In 1933 the Prohibition ended, and our building was turned into Casablanca.
d. Slick's Biker Bar. We still love bikers coming in, and you'll find thousands of the during Bike Night and Bikefest, but we love the name Casablanca better.
e. In 2003 Casablanca was bought back by a prior Casablanca customer, and they renamed it back!
f. Casagrotto! That should have been an easy one.
g. True. You will find the walls and floors of our facility are a beautiful hardwood that came from the trees that were cut down during the construction of the dam.
h. Bonnie and Clyde were actually known to frequent the bar back in the 1930's. Who knows, maybe you're sitting in the same place that once did.
i. You can count 27 televisions in our restaurant. We want to provide the best place to watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks, hence why all of the TVs.

A Piece of History

Casablanca isn't just an amazing restaurant, it's a piece of history here at the Lake of the Ozarks. We have people who have been coming in for YEARS, and we love that still come in today. Make our restaurant part of your tradition whether on vacation or just a weekly haunt that you visit when you're done with work. We can't wait to see you!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO

O is for Onion Ring Day!

Today is national onion ring day, and the best way to celebrate is by coming out to your favorite bar at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoying a meal with us, and indulging in onion rings of course! From delicious food and drinks to a great time with your favorite "regulars" at the bar, we have everything you need to make the most of this wonderful Wednesday.

Fun Facts About Onion Rings

• The first recipe for Onion Rings was a Crisco ad in a 1933 issue of the New York Times Magazine.
• According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the largest onion ever grown weighed 10 lbs 14 oz and was grown by V. Throup of Silsden, England.
• The fastest time to peel 50 pounds of onions is 2 minutes 39 seconds.
• Eating parsley will help get rid of onion breath.
• June 22nd is National Onion Ring Day.
• A&W is credited with popularizing the onion rings in fast food restaurants, introducing it to its menu in the 1960s.
• The first recipe for Onion Rings was a Crisco ad in a 1933 issue of the New York Times Magazine.
• Fastest time to eat raw onion was 43.53 seconds by Guyism favorite, Furious Pete.
• US produces more than 2 million metric tons of onions annually.
Onion rings are commonly found in the US, Canada, Ireland,Australia, the United Kingdom and some parts of Asia. Onion rings are usually served with ketchup but sometimes are served with mayonnaise or other sauces.

History of the Onion Ring

• There are many stories about the creation of the onion ring, but one of the earliest is in John Molland's 1802 cookbook, "TheArt of Cookery Made Easy and Refined." The recipe included frying onions dipped in a batter made with parmesan cheese. Then you dip them in a sauce made from butter and mustard.
• Another recipe was from the "Middletown, New Daily Times" on January 13th, 1910. 
• Whoever invented this delicious snack certainly knew what they were doing, because we LOVE us some onion rings.
• Kirby's Pig Stand restaurant in Oak Cliff, Texas, also 

Onion Rings at Casablanca

ONION RINGS
Large fresh cut onions breaded in out own beer batter and then fried to a golden brown. Served with our house made Casa Sauce.

TEX MELT
Topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce, and crispy onion rings. Served on Texas Toast.

Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

Casablanca is a great place to come hang out and enjoy a fun, historic atmosphere. Our facility has been around since the early 19th century and with all of those historic memories, it's only fitting to keep making more. We boast of the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as ice cold craft beer, and a great place to sit back and enjoy making new friends. We hope to see you out here today for Onion Ring Day, or any day that's worth celebrating with the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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Lake Ozark, MO

May Is Hamburger Month!

You know what sounds like a delicious meal today? A nice juicy burger and an ice cold beer from Casablanca! May is Hamburger Month, and we can't think of any better way to celebrate than by coming down to your favorite restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks for the BEST Lake of the Ozarks burger! All of our burgers are made fresh with the best ingredients, and we're sure that once you have one, no other burger will match it. Here are a few fun facts about Hamburger Month, as well as our favorite burgers on the menu!

Fun Facts About Hamburgers

• Hamburgers did not really catch on in the United States until the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair.
• One of the most expensive burgers available in the US is served at the Fleur de Lys in Las Vegas. The FleurBurger is made with Kobe beef and topped with foir gras and black truffles. It also comes with a 1990 bottle of Chateau Petrus, all for $5,000.
• McDonalds sells 75 hamburgers every second.
• The “Hamburger Hall of Fame” is located in Seymour, Wisconsin.
• Americans alone consume approximately 50-billion burgers a year. The average American eats a hamburger three times a week.
• A Minnesota Casino set the world record for the largest hamburger ever made. It weighed just over a ton and was 10-feet in diameter.

Famous Casa Burgers!

"SCHWAB BURGER"

Basically your standard burger in all its Sirloin glory, simply topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Sweet Red Onion.

BLUE 'SHROOM BURGER

Topped with our thick cheese spread, sautéed mushrooms, & bacon.

BLACK 'N' SPICY BURGER

Covered in Cajun spices, blackened and topped with roasted Red Pepper and Pepper Jack Cheese.

TEX MELT

Topped with cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and crispy onion rings. Served on Texas Toast.

CASA BURGER

Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Bacon, and a seasoned Egg Over Easy.

CALIFORNIA BURGER

Topped with Monterey Jack, Avocado, and grill red onion with roasted garlic smear on the bun.

PATSY MELT

2 4oz sirloin patties quick seared between 2 pieces of rye with melted swiss, mushrooms and onions.

On the Tap at Casagrotto

Of course, every delicious burger needs some ice cold beer to go with it! 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. Here are the beers we have on tap:

• Stell Artois - Lager
• Longboat Snapper - IPA
• Shock Top - Twisted Pretzel Wheat
• Faust Vienna Style Lager
• Schlafly Pale Ale - APA
• Stella Artois Cidre - Lager
• Buffalo Sweat - Oatmeal Stout
• Contact High - Pale Wheat Ale
• Birra Moretti - Pale Lager
• Southern Pecan - Brown Ale
• Kraftig Light - Light Lager
• Crisp Apple - Cider Beer
• Unfiltered Wheat
• Bud Light
• Flight Board

Best Burgers and Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks

If you're looking for the best burgers at the Lake of the Ozarks to celebrate Burger Month, Casablanca is the place to come. Not only is our food delicious and our beer cold, but our restaurant has live music to get the party started, and televisions so you'll never miss the next hit in your game. Come out to Casablanca this week and see what all of the excitement is all about!

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1312 Bagnell Dam Blvd
Lake Ozark, MO

5 Crazy Ways to Open a Beer!

One of the best reasons to visit Casablanca is our wonderful selection of draught beer at the Lake of the Ozarks. From clean and malty beers to lager beers from Belgium, we have the cold brew that's perfect for you. We take our beer very seriously, and 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. We also have a selection of your favorite bottled beers, cold and ready to enjoy.

While we do have a bottle opener, sometimes it's fun to try and open your bottles in an unconventional way. Here are eight unique ways to open your brew from using your body, to different "tools" you may have on hand!

Your Ring

If you have a ring that isn't easily scratched (stainless steel, tungsten, or titanium) you'll always carry a bottle opener with you! With the ring on, place the cap of your beer against your palm, with the bottom of the lid hooked onto your ring. With the right force, you can pop the top right off of that bad boy!

Chainsaw

Let's not forget this very manly way of opening your beer! The goal is to catch the tooth of the chainsaw on the bottom of the cap and allow the pull of the chain to get the top off without breaking the glass. Watch the video to see how it's done.

Spoon

You can use a spoon as leverage to pop the top of your beer. Place the end of the spoon under the cap, and push downward.

Another Beer Bottle

You can get two beers and use the second one to open your first one. Turn one beer upside down, and hook the lids onto each other. Pull opposite directions, and the lid of your first beer should pop right off! As for your second beer...you'll just have to get creative!

Hammer

While we don't condone drinking beers and working with equipment, you can use your hammer to open a beer. Place the edge of the cap on the top of the hammer head, with one hand on the neck of the beer, and the other high on the hammer handle. Slam the end of the hammer down on the countertop, and if you used enough force, your cap should pop right off! It's hoppy hammer time, folks!

Here are a few other easy ways to get your beer open, sometimes with very simple objects like keys, countertops, dollar bills, and more!

Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

Whether you like your ice cold beer in a glass bottle, or straight out of the tap, we can serve it up to you just the way you like. We can boast of two restaurants in one, meaning you'll have an even more delicious experience. Casablanca is located on the top portion of the restaurant. You'll find the best bar food at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as a good 'ole time!

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Casablanca Pizzas and Pints

The scent of summer is in the air, and one of the best ways to enjoy it is by sitting down to a brick oven pizza and ice cold pint on the Casablanca patio. From our amazing handcrafted pizzas bursting with flavor to our fantastic craft beers, you won't be making any sacrifices on flavor. If you're ready to eat some of the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, check out these favorites, and the beers we have on tap!

SPECIALTY PIZZAS

CHUCKY CHEESE
Tomato Sauce with our five cheese blend.

THE POOR BOY
Tomato sauce, 5 cheese blend, and 1 Premium Topping.

PEPPERONI CLASSICO
Tomato Sauce, 5 Cheese Blend, Pepperoni, & Basil

MARGHERITA
Pesto Sauce, Fresh Soft Mozzarella, & Basil

POLLO
Tomato Sauce, Signature Cheese Blend, Chicken, Sun-dried tomatoes, Artichokes, & Basil

HAWAIIAN
Tomato Sauce, Pineapple, & Canadian Bacon

NAPOLI
Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, Signature Cheese Blend, & Basil

GRAND GLAZE

Pesto, Chicken, Fresh Mushrooms, and Caramelized Onions

SIGNATURE PIZZAS

JORDANMEISTER

Our most popular signature pizza. Mounds of homemade sausage, pepperoni, canadian bacon, Iowa Bacon, homemade tomato sauce with a five cheese blend.

BAGNELL DAM SUPREME
This is the most loaded pizza we offer. Canadian Bacon, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Onions, Bell Peppers, Black Olives, and freshly made sausage.

DAVE'S HOTEL CALIFORNIA
Tons of delicious housemade sausage, roasted garlic, fresh mushrooms, black olives, on our own homemade alfredo sauce. This is a must try pie!

CHERYL'S DOORMAN
Peppers, Fresh Mushroom, Onions, Roasted garlic, Roma Tomato Slices. Artichoke Hearts, Black Olives, Tomato Sauce, Five Cheese Blend

CAPO
Tomato Sauce, Signature Cheese Blend, Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Mozzarella, & Basil

CASAGROTTO BEER ON DRAUGHT

STELLA ARTOIS - LAGER - InBev

Lager Beer from Belgium. ABV of 5.2%. Named Stella, Latin for Star, and Artois after the founders last name.

LOGBOAT SNAPPER - IPA - Columbia, MO
Easy drinking IPA. ABV 7.2%. Fruity pears and peaches play off of piney notes.

SHOCK TOP - TWISTED PRETZEL WHEAT - St Louis, MO
American Wheat Ale. ABV 5.2%. Wheat, caramel malt, orange, and rich pretzel aroma.

FAUST - VIENNA STYLE LAGER - InBev
German Pilsener. ABV 5.2%.A light amber color. Nice flavor, but in a mild manner.

SCHLAFLY PALE ALE - APA - SCHLAFLY BREWING
APA, American Pale Ale, great choice for an alternative of an IPA. ABV 4.4%

STELLA ARTOIS CIDRE - LAGER - InBev
Lager. Taste of Red Apple and Peach with apricot accents. ABV 4.5%

BUFFALO SWEAT - OATMEAL STOUT - Tallgrass Brewing
Oatmeal Stout. Dark beer described as a beer brownie. ABV 5%

CONTACT HIGH - PALE WHEAT ALE - 4 Hands
Pours a bright orange hue with a bit citrus aroma. ABV 5%

BIRRA MORETTI - PALE LAGER - HEINEKEN BREWERY
If you like a nice Heiney, you will love this. ABV 4.6% Italian roots.

SOUTHERN PECAN - BROWN ALE - Lazy Magnolia
Malty, caramel, and nutty flavors shine through. Dark mahogany color. ABV 4.5%

KRAFTIG LIGHT - LIGHT LAGER - InBev

Clean and malty with no aftertaste. A balanced brew in terms of hops and malt. ABV 4.2%

CRISP APPLE - CIDER BEER - Angry Orchard
A crisp and flavorful cider beer. Slight sweet taste. ABV 5% Amber color.

UNFILTERED WHEAT - WHEAT - BOULEVARD
A slightly cloudy, light-bodied, straw colored beer. ABV 4.4%. #1 Seller in midwest.

BUD LIGHT - MILLER LIGHT
We have both of these on tap, but do we really need to describe them? ABV 4.2%

FLIGHT BOARD
4 8oz glasses of different beers. Great way to learn which ones you like.

Best Bar Food at the Lake of the Ozarks

Not only do we provide amazing food at the Lake of the Ozarks, but we also have amazing entertainment coming in on a weekly basis! Casablanca has been located at the Lake of the Ozarks for years and is a customer favorite. We serve breakfast on the weekends, and lunch and dinner every night of the week. There is a wonderful vibe around the place, and our customers have great things to say about it. Come out to Casablanca and see for yourself!

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