Pizzas and Pints - The Perfect Pair!

There’s something about a good ‘ole slice of pizza paired with an ice cold beer. It fits any season, from the hot days of summer to the dreary days of winter. The best news is that this Friday, May 18th, is Pizza Party Day - so it’s the PERFECT time to come check out our great selection of beer and pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks! Here are a few pizza and beer pairings that we suggest to make your pizza eating experience the best.

Beer & Pizza Pairings

Have you always wondered what type of pizza you should eat with your favorite beer, or vice versa? Here are our favorite pizzas from the Casagrotto menu (the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks!), and what craft beer you should enjoy with it.

CHUCKY CHEESE & SCHLAFLY PALE ALE

This is your basic cheese pizza, but it’s not THAT basic. Our delicious tomato sauce with a fantastic five cheese blend. It’s a whole new meaning to cheese pizza! Pair this pizza with a good ‘ole Pale Ale - a classic pizza deserves a classic beer, after all! Pale Ales have a pungent hop, but it’s also restrained with just enough bitterness to work with the cheese.

PEPPERONI CLASSICO & SOUTHERN PECAN BROWN ALE
Like cheese pizza, a classic pepperoni is about as Italian American as you can get. The flavorful tomato sauce paired with the 5-cheese blend, flavored pepperoni, & basil are exceptional! The slightly spicy notes from the pepperoni pair wonderfully well with the malty-ness of a brown ale. Especially when it has some caramel sweetness like you’ll find in our Southern Pecan.

MARGHERITA & STELLA ARTOIS
We make a fantastic Margherita pizza. The basil pesto sauce, fresh soft mozzarella, & MORE basil make for a wonderful burst of flavor. When you want a great beer pairing for this pizza, give the Stella Artois Lager a try! The crisp flavors in this pizza call for and complement this nice lager. It pairs well with the crust and the sauce to make for the perfect pizza eating experience.

POLLO & BUFFALO SWEAT
A classic chicken pizza with our famous tomato sauce, signature cheese blend, chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, & basil. This delicious pizza will pair wonderfully with our Buffalo Sweat beer. It’s an oatmeal stout and a dark beer. The dense, dark beer will cut through the rich flavors of chicken, and the dark finish of basil and pesto work wonderfully together.

HAWAIIAN & CONTACT HIGH
Hawaiian pizzas can spark some controversy at the dinner, table, but for those who love pineapple on their pizza, we have an incredible pizza to offer! It’s topped with tomato sauce, pineapple, & Canadian bacon. If you’re looking for a good beer pairing with this pizza, we suggest the Contact High. It’s a pale wheat ale from 4 Hands, and it boasts of a beautiful orange hue with incredible citrus aromas. This pairs well with the pineapple and bacon in the pizza!

It’s Time to Get Your Pizza and Pint!

Come out to Casagrotto this weekend and enjoy your favorite Lake of the Ozarks pizza and pint of beer. The weather this weekend is going to be ideal for getting out to your favorite Lake of the Ozarks bar and enjoying a drink. It’s going to be cloudy with a chance of beer, and the temps will be high enough that you’ll be glad for an ice cold beer! Come out and see us, we’ll be waiting for you.

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Hot Summer Nights 2018

We skipped spring and headed straight into those HOT SUMMER NIGHTS! You read that right, TONIGHT is the kick off for the Hot Summer Nights tradition, and we hope that you make plans to come out. If you've never been on the Bagnell Dam Strip for Hot Summer Nights, we have all of the details right here for you. Along with some details about the rest of the summer, and a few menu items we think you should choose for dinner *wink*.

Hot Summer Nights 2018

This fun, summertime event has been a local favorite since 2008. It's been around for a decade now, and it's been voted the BEST event at the Lake of the Ozarks several years in a row. There's plenty of food, family, fun, and of course, those incredible cruisers and motorcycles that everyone loves. This is a great way to get out on the Bagnell Dam Strip and appreciate the historical aspects of the Lake of the Ozarks. If you've never been, tonight is a great time to start! Here are a few of the themes for the summer.

May 11th - "Here Comes Summer!"

June 8th - "The Mother Road, Rt. 66 - Still Kickin"

July 13th - "Rods & Rock 'N' Roll"

August 10th - "Keep on Cruisin"

September 7th - "Salute to our Heroes"

Military, Polie, Firefighters, & EMTs

Each event will start at 6 PM and go until 11 PM. But you may want to get here early so you can get a good parking place! This great event is a presentation of the Bagnell Dam Strip Association, Inc.

This event is FREE and requires no registration. Come out to the Bagnell Dam Strip and enjoy the down to earth, Lake of the Ozarks hospitality.

Don't Forget Dinner!

After a fun evening walking up and down the Bagnell Dam Strip, enjoying the old cars, and hanging out with friends - you're going to get hungry! You can stop at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks for great food, cold beer, and a great time. We have favorites for the whole family, from our Best Dam Dogs to our incredible burgers, and brick oven pizza. What are you craving this evening??

Burgers

Black 'N' Spicy Burger
Covered in Cajun spices, blackened and topped with roasted red pepper and pepper jack cheese.

Casa Burger
Topped with cheddar cheese, bacon and a seasoned egg over easy.

Blue 'Shroom Burger
Topped with our thick blue cheese spread, sauteed mushrooms, and bacon!

Dogs

Cove 'N' Out Dog
Spicy brown mustard, sauerkraut, and grilled onions.

Casa Dog
Chili, cheese, onions, fresh jalapenos.

Dam Dog
Yellow mustard, chopped onion, green relish, sport pepper, tomato,  pickle, and celery salt.

Pizza

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

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

NAPOLI
Simple, flavorful, and classic - that's what you'll find on the Napoli! Combine Tomato Sauce, Meatballs, Signature Cheese Blend, & Basil, and you'll have our Napoli pizza.

HAWAIIAN
We've got a delicious Hawaiin pizza in the brick oven, and we know you'll love it. The Tomato Sauce, Pineapple, & Canadian Bacon create a perfect mix.

Come Out to the Strip!

It's going to be a great night! Of course, if you can't make it this evening, make sure to makr the others down on yoru calendar! This is a great event that locals and vacationers alike enjoy, so we hope to see you all around. Don't forget to grab a the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks while you're here!

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Come Out For Hoagie Day!

Did you know that there is an entire day dedicated to hoagies?? Every year on May 5th, Hoagie lovers unite to celebrate a delicious day. Luckily for you, you have the best hoagies at the Lake of the Ozarks located right down the road at Casablanca! Our hoagies aren’t just your average sandwich, though. We bake ours especially in our brick oven for impeccable flavor, and each sandwich comes with our legendary cheese blend, Roma tomatoes, caramelized onions, Aioli sauce, and a bag of chips. You’re not leaving here hungry! Keep reading to learn more about our hoagie sandwiches, as well as some fun facts about hoagies to celebrate such a momentous day!

Fun Facts About Hoagies

1. The original “hoagie” is what is now referred to as an “Italian Hoagie.” It includes a variety of traditional Italian lunch meats, including dry salami, mortadella, capicola, and provolone served with lettuce, tomato, and onions with a light vinegar and oil dressing.
2. Former Philadelphia mayor (also once Pennsylvania governor) Ed Rendell declared the hoagie the “Official Sandwich of Philadelphia”.
3. Most hoagie shops offer single-meat hoagies (for example, ham or salami hoagies) as well as premium hoagies with upscale ingredients: prosciutto, imported Italian lunchmeats (cotechino, mortadella, soppressata, etc.). A popular variant is the grinder or cosmo, which is essentially a hoagie that has been toasted under a broiler.
4. Many takeout shops in Chicago sell a “hoagy”, usually containing steak and other ingredients, with the option of being “heated.” They also sell cheesesteak, referred to most often as “Philly Steak.”
5. In many areas, the default cheese on a hoagie is Provolone, while in others it is white American cheese. Cheese-only hoagies (Provolone, American, or Mixed) replace the meat with extra slices of cheese.

The Hoagie Menu at Casablanca

The Italian

This is your standard, delicious hoagie with Capicola, Salami & Ham on a locally baked hoagie roll. We’re all about flavor and this sandwich has it!

The Grotto

No menu would be complete without a salute to our incredible facility. The Grotto is packed with Canadian Bacon, thinly sliced Rib-eye & pepperoni on a locally baked hoagie roll. It’s fantastic, and you don’t want to pass this one up.

Ham & Cheese

This may sound like a standard sandwich, but it’s packed full of fresh flavors and fantastic toppings. The fresh Italian roll is filled with freshly sliced ham, our legendary cheese blend, and finished with our specially seasoned greens.

Get Out To Casa This Weekend!

You don’t want to miss Hoagie Day this Saturday, so make plans to come out to your favorite Lake of the Ozarks restaurant. We’ll have the beer on tap, too, as usual - which is the perfect pair for any summer sandwich. If hoagies aren’t your style, we have plenty of other choices on the menu, from the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks to the best dam burgers. There’s something for everyone at Casablanca and Casagrotto!

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All About That Beer

This week holds some pretty momentous holidays for those who love a cold brew. New Beer’s Eve is on Friday, April 6th, and Beer Day is on Saturday, April 7th! With both of these holidays falling close to the weekend, we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by indulging in your favorites, as well as trying a few new varieties! Here are a few fun facts about beer, along with some of the fantastic items with have on tap at Casagrotto.

Fun Facts About Beer

• Think you know it all? Well, these fun facts about beer may surprise you!
• Craft Beer is good for your bones! Beer has high levels of silicon, which promotes strong bones.
• Cenosillicaphobia is the fear of an empty glass. Make sure you keep a well-stocked fridge.
• In 2010, the world’s oldest drinkable beer was found on a Baltic Sea shipwreck. The ship is believed to have sailed over 200 years ago.
• The United States is the second largest hop producer in the world (behind Germany).
• Frosty glasses will cause your beer to foam.
• The first professional brewers were women.
• In the middle ages, children were encouraged to drink beer for nutritional benefits.
• Storing bottled beer upright minimizes oxidation and contamination from the cap.
• Belgium has the most individual brands of beer found in any country. You’re looking at around 400 different brands!
• It is alleged that the longest hangover took place after a Scotsman drank just over 28 litres of beer. It is said his hangover lasted for 4 weeks.
• Adding some beer to your marinade is supposed to soften the meat. The acids in the beer go to work on the proteins in the meat, whether it’s cooked or uncooked.
• The sugar in beer is said to supercharge your plants. Beer sprinkler, anyone?

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.

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. Stop by this weekend to celebrate the best beer weekend of the year - and don’t forget to pair it with one of our Lake of the Ozarks pizzas!

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🍀St. Patrick's Day at the Pub🍺

One of our favorite days of the year is coming in just a FEW days! St. Patrick’s Day at the Lake of the Ozarks is a great time of year. It’s even better when you can celebrate it at the best pub at the Lake of the Ozarks. Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks has a fun day planned for you, so stay tuned because you won’t want to miss this Irish party.

St. Patrick’s Day at Casablanca

It’s going to be quite the St. Patrick’s Day at Casablanca! We’ve got live entertainment, incredible food, and the best beer at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Tom Newell will be playing from 3 PM to 6 PM, and then Don Akers is keeping the tunes coming from 7 PM to 11 PM.

To top it off, we’ll be serving our specialty pizza for St. Patrick’s Day! Our famous Rueben Pizza #yum. It's made with 1000 Island Pizza Sauce, corned beef, and sour kraut. After that, we top it with our special pizza blend with swiss cheese, all on a rye flour pizza dough with caraway seed! This pizza is a favorite amongst the pizza lovers, beer lovers, St. Patrick’s Day lovers … basically, everyone! Of course, this pizza is only around for St. Patrick’s Day, so if you want in on this delicacy, you’ll be at the best pizza place at the Lake of the Ozarks THIS Saturday!

Irish Slang to Get You In the Mood

The only thing better than downing a pint and eating Irish pub food for St. Patrick’s Day is getting in touch with your inner Irish and pulling out some good ‘ole slang terms. Here are a few words from Smartling.com to get you in the mood for your night at the pub this weekend.

Craic — a good time/fun
Me and the boys are heading out for a craic.

On the lash — to go out drinking
Maybe we’ll go out on the lash.

Jammers — packed full
The pub was too jammers to order a second plate.

Noodle — your head
So I asked him, “what’s going on in your noodle that you’d give me the boss eyes?”

The jacks — toilet/restroom
He just excused himself and made for the jacks.

Gas — funny
So, I left her sitting at the pub just for a gas.

Langered — drunk
I walked home alone, half langered.

Bolloxology — messing around, goofing off, time wasting
I ran into the boys on the street corner, just up to a bit of bolloxology.

Flying it — doing well
Otherwise, I was flying it the rest of the night.

A Few Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day

If the fun Irish slang didn’t get you in the mood, here are a few fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day that you can share with your mates over a pint.

The Irish Take Saint Patrick’s Day Seriously

Saint Patrick’s Day is a huge deal in his old stomping grounds (duh!). It’s a national holiday in both Ireland and Northern Ireland.

It Used to Be a Dry Holiday

Of course, because it was strictly religious holiday in Ireland during most of the 20th century, the nation’s pubs were closed for business on March 17. (The one exception went to beer vendors at the big national dog show, which was always held on Saint Patrick’s Day.) In 1970, the day was converted to a national holiday, and the stout resumed flowing.

There’s a Reason for The Shamrocks

How did the shamrock become associated with Saint Patrick? According to Irish legend, the saint used the three-leafed plant as a metaphor for the Holy Trinity when he was first introducing Christianity to Ireland.

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Lake of the Ozarks

The Lake of the Ozarks St. Patrick’s Day parade is going to be starting up at 1 PM on March 17th. This is the highlight of the weekend, especially because when that’s done you can come inside and enjoy a delicious meal with the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks. We look forward to seeing you, and don’t forget to be wearing your green if you for the luck o’ the Irish!

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5 Reasons to Drink Craft Beer

It's no surprise that as the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, we also believe in serving only the BEST beer around. We choose our craft beers specifically for their quality and taste because we only want to provide the best for your drinking pleasure. But what really makes a great craft beer and why should you drink it? Here are a few reasons that craft beer has superior flavor and why you'll probably make it a favorite in no time.

Better Taste

Craft beers tend to have a much richer and distinct taste than mass produced beers. Craft brewers take great pride in the flavor of their beer, so they tend to invest a lot more time and energy in achieving just the right taste. It isn't just a job, it's a passion, a hobby, and an art. When there is so much passion that is invested into a beer, you will find that the quality of the beer is impeccable compared to other companies who may spend more time marketing rather than focusing on flavor.

Incredible Variety

Craft beer gives you plenty of choices compared to the common larger beers by major brewers. There are literally thousands of delicious craft beers coming from the craft breweries who strive to create a unique blend of ingredients. This will give you a beer that can become quite the conversation starter! At Casablanca alone, we keep over 15 craft beers on tap!

Health Benefits

Drinking craft beer isn't just for the flavor, it also provides some great health benefits. Craft beers contain antioxidants, protein, and vitamin B complex. It also contains silicon, and some recent studies say that the hops could help guard against the gradual decline of the brain's cognitive functions. Drinking beer with high-quality ingredients (in moderation) can definitely be beneficial.

More Alcohol

Craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks do more than just provide great taste, they can also offer you more alcohol by volume. In fact, it can increase the volume by 5 to 10 percent, maybe even 20! Beers that come from macro (mass produced) breweries and jokingly (not!) called 'beer water' because they seldom offer more than 2.5 percent. You will need to drink fewer pints of craft beer when to sit down to a cold one, which is more cost effective for you!

Environmentally Friendly Brewing

Many local brewers work hard to maintain environmentally sustainable practices. They utilize composting, offer spent grain to local farmers, and may even use alternative sources of energy. Craft breweries tend to have a larger concern about eco-friendly practices than just making a large amount of money. You can feel confident that when you fill your pint, you'll know that you are helping to reduce waste and help the environment.

Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks

Drinking craft beer isn't just "trendy" or "snobbish," it's truly a way to appreciate an incredible talent. Craft beer may be the in thing right now, but that doesn't change the fact that the flavor is incomparable, and the benefits list is long. Come out to Casablanca this week to check out any of the number of incredible beers that we have on tap to see for yourself. You'll never want to go back!

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Testimonials About Your Favorite Pub

Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks is well known as one of the best bars at the Lake of the Ozarks. We provide an amazing atmosphere, great food, and of course, incredible beer. You don't have to take our word for it! Here are only a FEW of the raving reviews that our incredible clients left about us in 2017 and we wanted to share them with you!

Busy For A Good Reason 

"Came for dinner with my wife on an oddly warm February Friday night. We sat outside and the beautiful weather complemented the great food, solid service, and friendly clientele. It's certainly crowded--ten minutes before we left, we already had a group of women asking if they could lay claim to our table--but it's worth it.

We went simple with the food, with a salad and a Margherita pizza. The salad was excellent, with what tasted like house-made blue cheese dressing. The pizza was thin crust that had a nice mix of chewiness and burnt crispiness (in a good way, not a bad way). Pretty cheesy, with rich pesto sauce, but we were starving so the non-diet approach was perfect. 

Beer selection was acceptable (I'm a snob) and the waitress was sharp and friendly. We will definitely be back." - MJennings, Columbia, MO

Love It!!!

"Came here with another couple on a Friday night. Had appetizers, drinks, and dinner. Found a great table with a wonderful waitress who treated us well the whole time we were there. The food was fabulous especially the pizza. Drinks were cold and mixed well. The entertainment was fun and we had a fabulous time singing along with the crowd. Loved Cheryl's voice and she's a real sweetie.
It was packed so get there early!" - Wolfgangtaffy, Camdenton, MO

To Go

"Working an event at the lake. Stopped in to get a pizza to go. Fresh from scratch hot and delicious!! Pizza crust is amazing. Staff was very friendly and attentive." - Tim D.

Best Pizza Anywhere

"The pizza is all made from scratch by hand. Rick will hand toss your pizza dough right behind the counter. All the ingredients are fresh or local homemade like the sausage. These pizzas are superloaded with ingredients and cooked to perfection. In the brick pizza oven. Try the JordanMeister or Cheryl Doormman, my favorites. And many craft beers and the Calzones are always great too." - Carl B. Edwardsville, IL

Best Pizza By Far!!!

This very quaint restaurant provides the best pizza at The Lake! Rick is the chef providing the most unique, delicious custom pizzas. I suggest you sit near the cook station for a performance that will be unforgettable! Try the Carole with anchovies!!!!!!!" - Al P P, Osage Beach, MO

Ready to Try For Yourself?

The Lake of the Ozarks is filled with incredible restaurants, but there is only ONE Casablanca! Join us any day of the week after 11 AM for the best lunch at the Lake of the Ozarks or later in the evenings for dinner, too! Casablanca is one of the oldest restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks and conveniently located on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Come see us and add your raving testimonial to the crowd.

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