Thursday, April 6, 2017

Beer Day the RIGHT Way!

In case you weren't aware - Beer Day is on April 7th! If there was ever a day worth celebrating, it's this one. Also, there' no better day for Beer Day than a Friday. After a long work week, it's time to kick back, grab a cold one (or two!) and enjoy the beverage that is so delicious. Here are a few fun facts about beer - and some insight into the delicious types we have on tap here at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks


Fun Facts About Beer


At any given time, around 0.7% of the world is drunk - that means about 50 million people are drunk right now!

Denosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty beer glass - do you have this fear? Come to Casablanca - we're a safe place.

The world's longest hangover lasted 4 weeks after a Scotsman consumed 60 pints of beer.

The strongest beer has a 67.5% alcohol content.

In Russia, beer was not considered an alcoholic beverage until 2013.

Did you know that in Finland, there is a championship for carrying your wife? If you win first place in the Wife Carrying Championship you win your wife's weight in beer ;).

In the land of the Pharoahs of Egypt, beer was the national currency.

In Argentina, political parties have their own brands a beer (and yes, they approved that message!)

In 1963, Alber Heineken created a beer bottle that could also be used as a brick to build sustainable housing in impoverished countries.

Did you know that as a rule of thumb, darker and bitter beers have a higher alcohol content?

If you've always wanted to swim in pools of beer, you can in Austria!

In Europe, 162,719 pints of Guinness beer are wasted each year due to mustaches - There's also a mustache tax. We loved our mustached and bearded fellows at Casablanca, and you won't get taxed for them ;).



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.

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.


Celebrate Beer Day with a Pint or Two!

Beer Day only comes around once a year, and you don't want to miss celebrating it. Come out to Casablanca for the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks to pair perfectly with your beer. We have a fun restaurant off of the Bagnell Dam Strip in the Lake of the Ozarks and we look forward to having you join us for the best day of the year!

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Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Fun Facts About St. Pat's to Share Over a Pint

Over 64 million Americans will be celebrating St. Patricks Day, and whether they're going to parties or coming out to their favorite bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, it's going to be a great weekend! We would love to see you, share the luck of the Irish, and even invite you to try our special Reuben pizza that is ONLY available until March 17th.



If you're planning on enjoying the evening at the bar, here are a few fun facts to share with your local leprechauns while you enjoy a pint, or two!

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day, 110 million people will celebrate the day by wearing green, eating an Irish-inspired meal, or going out to celebrate.

The largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the United States, and held since 1762, is in New York City. It draws more than one million spectators each year.

In Ireland, St. Patrick's Day is a religious holiday similar to Christmas and Easter.

The very first St. Patrick's Day parade was not in Ireland. It was in Boston in 1737.

The city of Chicago is so excited about St. Patrick's Day that they dye their river green, and have been doing it since 1962! They used 45 pounds of vegetable-based die to accomplish this.

Who knew that cards for St. Patrick's day were popular?! Apparently, there are 15 million cards that are exchanged on St. Patrick's Day. 

33.7 million U.S. residents who are of Irish ancestry. That number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself.

While green is the color of the day, St. Patrick was actually known for wearing "Saint Patrick's blue." Yet green is popular because it is the color of spring, of Ireland, and of the shamrock.

Reuben pizza at Casablanca!
Because Ireland is primarily Catholic, and March 17th occurs in the midst of Lent, they named St. Patrick's Day a religious holiday so that the bars would close and beer wasn't served. They finally got "lucky" in 1961 when the holiday was introduced as a national holiday and the pubs and bars reopened!

Cabbage shipments increase by about 70% during the week of St. Patrick's Day. 

The Best Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks!

If you're ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Lake of the Ozarks the right way - come out to Casablanca on March 17th (and all of the days leading up to it!) We always have a cold beer waiting for you, and your seat ready at the bar. The brick oven is hot and ready to make your favorite pizza pie, and the company is always fun. Come out to the Bagnell Dam Strip and find your own Irish luck - and don't forget to swap some fun facts about this fun holiday with your friends.

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Friday, February 24, 2017

Celebrate World Bartender Day With Us!

Did you know that February 24th is World Bartender Day? This is a great day to celebrate the people in your life who can serve up your favorite drink, keep it filled, and always know your name ;). Here at Casablanca, we love our bartenders, and the place just wouldn't be the same without them. Here are a few fun facts alcohol, and some information about the beers we serve up on a daily basis at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks!


Fun Facts About Bartending

The phrase "mind your Ps & Qs" comes from bartenders. Bartenders in England would tell rowdy patrons to mind their Ps & Qs—meaning, pints and quarts. It was later shortened and used for other scenarios.

Jeremiah "Jerry" Thomas was an American bartender and is considered the "father of the American mixology." He learned how to bartend in New Haven, Connecticut before sailing for California where he worked as a bartender, gold prospector, and show manager. In 1862 he finished the book titled "How to Mix Drinks" which was the first drink book ever published in the United States.

Craft Beer at the Lake of the Ozarks


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.


The Best Restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks

At Casablanca, we take great pride in serving up not only the best drinks but also the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks. Come out and enjoy the start of your weekend with a cold brew and one of our amazing burgers. Don't forget to show your bartender some extra appreciation on this day dedicated to them.

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Monday, January 16, 2017

Fun Facts About The Best Lake of the Ozarks Bar

Many bars come and go, but how many bars can claim to have been around for over eighty years. While our building goes back to 1928, it became a bar in 1933 when the prohibition ended. Anyone who has been out to Casablanca knows that the history is built into the building - literally! When you visit you feel like you've come home, especially when you're surrounded by all of your new bar friends and family. Here are a few fun facts about Casablanca - the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks.


Casablanca Timeline

1928: Building was built.
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 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

1. Your favorite bar on the Bagnell Dam Strip hasn't just brought YOU the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks. The basement was a speakeasy during prohibition - providing another generation with the best beer too.

2. When we say that history is built into the walls of our building, this is literally and figuratively! The walls and floors of our building are from cut down trees during the construction of the dam.

3. Did you know that Casablanca is the oldest bar in Lake of the Ozarks?

4. While Casablanca is most famous among the locals and vacationers in the 1930's Bonnie and Clyde were known to frequent this establishment.

5. Casablanca is the best place to watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks because there are 27 TV's in Casablanca and it has a dedicated 15 ton A/C unit for upstairs.

6. Have you ever noticed the POW WOW PUB sign on the patio? It is the original one from the hotel bar.

7. Brick Brothers purchased Casablanca on New Year's Eve evening while drinking with Eddie.


The Best Restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks

Whether you're looking for a place to crash after a long day at work where you can find a cold beer or a fun place to bring the family for the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks - we have the place for you. Come to Casablanca for amazing beer, great food, and even better company - whether you're a local or just vacationing at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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Friday, December 9, 2016

4 Reasons to Visit Casablanca for the Holidays

HO, HO, HO! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from the Casablanca team. If preparing for the holidays has you exhausted, it's time to find some rest and relaxation at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. From great drinks to amazing food, you'll enjoy the respite you find within our walls. Here are five reasons you'll enjoy filling your Christmas Spirit tank here at Casablanca.

You Don't Have to Do the Dishes

Let's be honest. The holidays are filled with amazing food, but with that comes a lot of dishes and a really messy kitchen. Save yourself a night of work and come out to Casablanca. We would love to not only serve up the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks but then to clean up the table afterward. Give yourself the break you deserve and come dine with us.

Enjoy Our Amazing Food

From good old favorites like our amazing burgers and Casadogs, we also have DELICIOUS brick oven pizzas. Are you looking for fresh flavor and bold toppings? Try the Napoli! Complete with tomato sauce, meatballs, our signature cheese blend and basil - you can't go wrong. What about trying our local favorite, the Grand Glaze with pesto, chicken, fresh mushrooms, and caramelized onions.

If pizza isn't what your taste buds are looking for, you could try our black 'n' spicy burger. It's covered in Cajun spices, blackened and topped with roasted red pepper and pepper jack cheese - yum!

Wash It Down With a Beer

Of course, you don't have to wash it down with just any ole' beer! We have the best craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks and we take beer very seriously. We have brews from Stella Artois, Shocktop, Birra Moretti, Schlafly and more!

We have over 15 craft beers on tap and the kegs of beer are kept at 28° and then pumped through a glycol system. This brings the flavors to your frosted glass at 24°.

Sit Back and Relax with Entertainment

At Casablanca, we bring in some of the areas best performers for you to enjoy. This is only part of what creates such a fun and comfortable environment. From country favorites, to rock, and a little bit of everything thrown in, you'll appreciate the flair and style of our guest's musicians.

Visit The Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

If you're looking for a hole in the wall restaurant with a homey feel, and amazing food - you'll find it at Casablanca. While we're a favorite for the locals, visitors to the Lake area love to come and tend to make it a regular part of their visit. We hope your holiday season is merry and bright, filled with happy moments, and obviously, great food! Merry Christmas from Casablanca!





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Monday, November 14, 2016

Reserve Casablanca for the Holidays!

The holidays are upon us, and that means it's time to make plans for holiday parties! At Casablanca, we have a great venue for parties at the Lake of the Ozarks and we would love to share it with you. If you've never had a party at Casablanca, here are a few things you've been missing all of this time!

Happy Food

From burgers and the best dam dogs to soups, salads, and amazing pizza - we've got amazing food at the Lake of the Ozarks! Are you looking for comfort food for your holiday party? At Casablanca, we have the best selection of bar food, and no matter what you choose on the menu, you'll find something to appease your appetite.

Not to mention, we also have a bar with 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.

Happy Venue

We have two different venues that will be the perfect setting for your next party at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our upper level, where Casablanca sits, is spacious and full of history. It's been around at the Lake of the Ozarks since 1928, and gone from being a bar to a post office to a bar again and finally to the Casablanca you know and love. The lower level, called Casagrotto, is a new fan favorite featuring the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks.

So whether you're looking for an event venue at the Lake of the Ozarks that has more room, or is small and cozy - perfect for your gathering, we can accommodate you!

Happy Holidays from Casablanca/Casagrotto!

We're located directly on the Bagnell Dam Strip, and would love to be your one-stop shop for a great time! We have an amazing atmosphere boasting of a perfect relaxation spot for you and your entire group to enjoy. We're known for our amazing food, from our famous Casadog, piled-high nachos, outstanding sandwiches, and even a mouthwatering breakfast menu. Stop in anytime during the week to get your cravings fulfilled, or give us a call today to learn what dates are available for your next holiday party at the Lake of the Ozarks!





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Monday, October 10, 2016

Celebrate a Whole Month Dedicated to PIZZA!

October has many advantages, the weather is cooler, the leaves have been changing, you can hunt for the perfect costume for Halloween ... but there's one thing you forgot - PIZZA MONTH! There's no better time than the present to relish in the glory of a dish that is loved by so many. Of course, if anyone knows how to celebrate this month, it's Casablanca. We do have the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks of course!

Whether you’re in the mood for a traditional pizza, one 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!

As a way to celebrate this momentous month, we're going to introduce you to our menu, so that you can try a new pizza every single week ...  or day ... or meal!

Pizza at Casagrotto


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 GLAZEPesto, 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

BUILD YOUR OWN

10 " SMALL
14" MEDIUM
16" LARGE 

TOPPINGS & SAUCES

SAUCES: Homemade Red Sauce, Alfredo, Pesto 

TOPPINGS: Sausage - Onion - Tri Colored Bell Peppers - Canadian Bacon - Pineapple - Mushrooms - Caramelized Onions - Iowa Bacon - Green Olives - Black Olives - Roasted Garlic - Artichoke Hearts - Fresh Mozzarella - Fresh Basil - Meatballs - Pepperoni - Chicken - Capicola - Spinach - Sun Dried Tomato - Jalapeno - Roma Tomato.


Best Bar at the Lake of the Ozarks

Not only are we known for being a fabulous place to get a drink and wind down from a busy day, we have incredible food. From pizzas to burgers and fried pickles to pretzel sticks, we've got it all. Don't forget about our beers, though! After you've enjoyed a delicious meal, you can wash it down with the best craft beer at the Lake of the Ozarks. Don't forget to celebrate pizza month the right way - the Casablanca way!

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