Casablanca

Thursday, October 1, 2015

5 Pizza Myths Debunked for National Pizza Month

There is nothing more comforting than nice slice of warm pizza, with melted cheese, and perfectly toasted toppings. Pizza is a food that is known and loved by people of many different ages, and from many different areas. National Pizza month is also in October. So here are a few pizza myths for you to celebrate this wonderful food!

Pizza Myths

Myth: Italians are solely responsible for creating pizza.
Fact: Though the origins of pizza as we know it has it's roots in Naples, there is a form of pizza that was invented by the Greeks. It would look similar to focaccia bread.

Myth: Hawaiian pizza was invented by a Hawaiian.
Fact: The pizza we all know and love with pineapple and ham is actually said to have been invented by a Canadian.

Myth: Leftover pizza should be reheated in only a microwave or oven.
Fact: When you have leftovers, from the best pizza place at the Lake of the Ozarks, the microwave and oven are not the only ways you could reheat it. The grill is a fabulous option for re-heating our delicious brick oven pizza!

Myth: Pizza is always relatively cheap.
Fact: There is a pizza in New York City that is served with caviar and lobster totaling $1000.

Myth: Most ordered pizza has only cheese on it.
Fact: More people order pizza with toppings, and not just cheese.

Casagrotto Specialty Pizza

Margherita: Tomato sauce, fresh soft mozzarella & basil

Pepperoni Classico: Tomato sauce, fresh soft mozzarella, pepperoni & basil.

Pollo: Tomato sauce, mozzarella, chicken, sun dried tomatoes, artichokes & basil.

Capo: Tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage, caramelized onions, mushrooms, mozzarella & basil

Hawaiian: Tomato sauce, pineapple, and Canadian bacon

Vegetarian: Tomato Sauce, caramelized onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, mozzarella & basil

Napoli: Tomato Sauce, meatballs, ricotta, & basil

Grand Glaize: pesto, roasted chicken, mushrooms and onions

Get the Best Pizza at the Lake

Casablanca and Casagrotto are known for having the best pizza at the Lake, but do you know why? We make our pizzas specially for you, no frozen pizzas! After being topped with the best ingredients, the pizza is tossed into the brick oven and cooked to perfection. There is nothing tastier than a brick over pizza! Not only to we have amazing pizza, but we have over 15 craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks, all delightfully cooled to 24 degrees before coming to you in a frosted glass. Come visit us for an amazing experience, plus a great way to celebrate National Pizza Month!

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Thursday, September 24, 2015

Vegetarian Options for the Vegetable Lovers

There are many reasons you might choose to order delicious dish featuring only vegetables. No matter why you're incorporating veggies into your meal, Casablanca and Casagrotto are here to make sure you're fed. When you're looking for Vegetarian food at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have many fabulous dishes for you to enjoy.

FRIED PICKLES

Pickle spears hand breaded and fried. Served with our house tartar sauce.

ONION RINGS

Large fresh cut onions breaded in our own beer batter and then fried to a golden brown. Served with our house made Sriacha Aioli sauce.

HOUSE SALAD

Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, sweet red onion. Served with your choice of dressing.

CAESAR SALAD

Romaine lettuce tossed in our Mayfair dressing, topped with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese.

VEGGIE WRAP

Roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, romaine lettuce and house made grilled onion ranch dressing, finished with melted mozzarella, all wrapped in a garden tortilla.

Margherita Pizza

Tomato sauce, fresh soft mozzarella & basil.

Vegetarian Pizza

Tomato Sauce, caramelized onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, sweet peppers, mozzarella & basil

Customize It!

You don't have to stick to just what's on our menu either, Our pizza and calzones can be customized to your hearts content, with many delicious options. You can customize your Calzones with our house made red sauce, alfredo sauce, and pesto sauce. You can top these delicious calzones with:

Roasted red & green peppers
caramelized onions
red onions
roasted garlic
hot finger peppers
roasted mushrooms
black & green olives
pineapple
sliced roma tomatoes
sun-dried tomatoes
artichoke hearts
ricotta
fresh basil
ricotta
fresh mozzarella
cheddar, broccoli
fresh jalapenos

Casablanca & Casagrotto

The possibilities are endless when it comes to enjoying something at Casablanca or Casagrotto. When you have dietary limitations, we look forward to rising to the occasion. We're the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, and it isn't just because we have amazing food, but we have amazing service. We care about our customers, and want to make sure that you are having the best meal possible. Whether you're upstairs at our bar, or downstairs at our pizza place, we have what you need to enjoy the best bar food at the Lake of the Ozarks. Come in this weekend, watch the game, enjoy great food, and have a fabulous time!

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Thursday, September 17, 2015

Bike Night & Bikefest!

This week will be full of fun, and loud thunder. Bikefest attendees will be rumbling down the Bagnell Dam Strip for the 9th annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, and we couldn't be more excited! Check out these details about these two FUN events happening right in front of your favorite bar & grill at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Photo Credit: LakeOfTheOzarksBikeNight.com

Bike Night

Every Thursday night through the Spring and Summer months, bikers across the area have gathered for a great night on the Bagnell Dam Strip. Between great prizes and giveaways, Bike Night has been a great time. Throughout the summer there have been 21 qualifiers drawn for their chance to win either the Custom Fat Boy or the Stryker Bike. Thursday evening at 7:30 PM on Bagnell Dam Strip, another qualifier will be chosen. There will also be two other qualifiers chosen on Friday and Saturday. There will be a total of 24 qualifiers, and the winner will be announced at 1 PM on Saturday at Surdyke Yamaha. Make sure you're out on the Bagnell Dam Strip Thursday (September 17th) not only for your chance to win, but so you can get the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Photo Credit: FunLake.com

Bikefest

In addition to the fun of the final Bike Night happening this week, Bikefest will also be kicking off! Thousands of bikers will be gathered together to enjoy a weekend full of fun, food, and Harley's. This is the 9th year of this fun event, and we're so excited to have the bikers back in town.

Photo Credit: LakeOfTheOzarksBikeNight.com

Casablanca / Casagrotto

While you're here for the fun festivities, don't miss out on the best food on the Bagnell Dam Strip! We'll have the beer chilled, and the brick oven heating up just for you. We are the best sports bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, so when you're looking for a delicious place to make a pit stop, be sure to make us your dinner hot spot!

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Soups, Salads & Sandwiches - Oh My!

With the Fall season approaching, and this nice rainy weather, nothing would suit us more than a nice cup of soup and a delicious sandwich at the Casablanca bar! When you're looking for a great place to sit down and enjoy the best bar food at the Lake of the Ozarks, you've found the right place! We are a long time favorite with the locals and tourists alike, because of our delicious menu, our great bar, and our location is pretty amazing too. Here is just a taste of what you'll enjoy when you spend your meal times with us!

House Made Soups & Salads

Choose from the following selection of dressings: Grilled Onion Ranch, Creamy Feta, Blue Cheese, Thousand Island, Caesar, French, Mayfair, Honey Thyme Vinaigrette, or Balsamic Vinaigrette

HOUSE SALAD
Fresh mixed greens, tomato wedges, sweet red onion. Served with your choice of dressing.

CAESAR SALAD
Romaine lettuce tossed in our Mayfair dressing, topped with croutons and shredded Parmesan cheese.

JOBSON HOLLOW
Sliced buffalo chicken tenders, chopped celery, diced tomato, tortilla strips and crumbled blue cheese atop fresh mixed greens. Served with a side of creamy blue cheese dressing.

RED OR WHITE CHILI
Our famous homemade Red Beef or White Chicken Chili, properly seasoned, and topped with cheese and green onion.

SOUP DU JOUR
Ask your server for our daily soup specials.

SANDWICHES & WRAPS

Served with one side item: French fries, homemade pasta salad, potato salad, or cole slaw.

“FAMOUS” SPANGLER BLT
We start with rustic country loaf bread from our local bakery and grill it to perfection. Each masterpiece is then loaded with bacon, Monterey jack, tomato, lettuce, mayonnaise, and then finished with an egg over easy.

CHICKEN CLUB
Grilled chicken breast, applewood bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, and our grilled onion ranch.

GRILLED CASA MELT
Our juicy grilled chicken breast, topped with grilled tomato, applewood bacon, and scallion cream cheese spread. Served on home-baked facaccia bread.

GRILLED GROUPER
Grilled Grouper served on a baked hoagie and covered with sautéed peppers and onions. Finished with our house made chipotle sauce.

CASA PHILLY STACK
Loaded with thinly sliced rib-eye, caramelized onions, peppers, and finished with our proprietary cheese blend. Piled high on a fresh grilled Italian roll.

FRENCH DIP
Thinly sliced Italian beef, caramelized onions, smothered in swiss cheese and served with au jus for dipping.

REUBEN DELUXE
We start with fresh marbled rye, grilled to perfection only after adding a load of thinly sliced corned beef. Fresh sauerkraut is then tossed in thousand island dressing, finished with a slice of swiss cheese.

CHICKEN PITA
Freshly chopped lettuce, diced tomato, grilled chicken, and applewood bacon are tossed in our house made sauce and wrapped in a warm pita.

GRILLED CHICKEN WRAP
Juicy Grilled chicken tossed with crispy bacon, romaine lettuce, tomatoes and ranch dressing, all wrapped in a flour tortilla.

VEGGIE WRAP
Roasted bell peppers, grilled onions, mushrooms, romaine lettuce and house made grilled onion ranch dressing, finished with melted mozzarella, all wrapped in a garden tortilla.

Casablanca at the Lake of the Ozarks

When you're looking for a place to enjoy a great evening with friends, you'll find it at Casablanca. We have the best sandwiches at the Lake of the Ozarks, as well as the best Lake of the Ozarks Craft Beer! In addition to having great food, our location is superb - being located directly on the Bagnell Dam Strip. We have great seating areas for you and your party to enjoy a fun evening, indoors and out. Come on out tonight and enjoy some great food at the Lake of the Ozarks!

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Reasons to Dine at Casablanca for Labor Day Weekend

This weekend there will be a lot of excitement happening in our bar! Not only is it Labor Day weekend BUT college football will be kicking off, and Saturday (September 5th) will have many great games happening. Between all of these fun events, we have many reasons you should come visit Casablanca this weekend!

You Can Get Pizza AND Burgers!

We have the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, but we also have the best Dam Burgers! Our food is absolutely delicious, and when you dine with us you aren't sacrificing on flavor. Between Casablanca upstairs, and Casagrotto downstairs, you will find a very diverse and delicious menu.

There's ALWAYS Beer On Tap

At Casagrotto we take our beer very seriously. We have over 15 craft beers at the Lake of the Ozarks, and these kegs are kept at 28° and then pumped through our glycol system which brings these flavors to your frosted glass at 24°. We always have amazing beers on tap, and they change seasonally with the favorites. When you're looking for a great place to sit back and enjoy a great brew, you've found your ideal location.

You'll Never Miss the Game

We have plenty of televisions scattered around the bar upstairs, the front patio, and downstairs. No matter where you sit, you are going to have a good view. Which is especially important when you are watching your favorite college football game!

Casablanca hopes you have a fun, safe Labor Day weekend with friends and family. As we've proven in this blog, we are the best Lake of the Ozarks bar & grill, where you can enjoy the game, friends, or food. From the appetizers to the entrees you will find something for everyone! While you're out and about, don't forget to visit the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks.

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Seven Most Popular Pizza Toppings!

There's nothing tastier than a warm, cheesy, brick oven pizza! The real question is what do you like on it? Casagrotto has the best pizza at the Lake of the Ozarks, and it's no surprise! Our delicious specialty pizzas are full of tasty ingredients and will make your mouth water. We also have traditional pizza, and you can create your very own favorite! We have many tasty toppings, but what are the most popular?

Casagrotto Toppings

Roasted red & green peppers, caramelized onions, red onions, roasted garlic, hot finger peppers, roasted mushrooms, black & green olives, pineapple, sliced roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, ricotta, anchovies, fresh basil, ricotta, fresh mozzarella, cheddar, broccoli, fresh jalapenos, pepperoni, house made Italian sausage, andouille sausage, house made meatballs, Canadian bacon, ham, roasted chicken, Iowa bacon, Capicola.

7 Most Popular Toppings

7. Olives

6. Beef

5. Chicken

4. Cheese

3. Mushrooms

2. Sausage

1. Pepperoni

Sauces at Casagrotto

House made red sauce, alfredo sauce, and pesto sauce

When you're looking for a delicious pizza, and a fun time, Casagrotto has it all! We're located in the heart of the Bagnell Dam Strip, where all of the excitement happens! Our pizza isn't the only reason we're the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, we have an amazing bar. With over 15 craft beers on tap, your glass will never run dry! With the big Shootout happening this weekend, don't forget to stop in when the hunger starts gnawing at you!

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube

Thursday, August 20, 2015

13 Fun Facts About The Lake of the Ozarks!

The Lake of the Ozarks is the #1 Recreational Lake in the Country by no mistake! We offer wonderful Lake activities to locals and visitors alike, from water skiing, boating and paddle boarding. The Lake isn't just a great place for boating though, our rolling hills and beautiful landscapes make for a wonderful place to hike, bike and camp too! We all agree that the Lake of the Ozarks is amazing, but how did it get this way? Here are a few fun facts about how this great area got started!

The Lake of the Ozarks was born in 1931 when Bagnell Dam was completed.

The surrounding areas of Camden, Miller and Morgan counties hosts over 4 million tourists each year.

The Lake of the Ozarks is the largest privately owned lake in the United States.

Because of its unusual shape, the Lake of the Ozarks has been given the nickname, "Magic Dragon".

Courtesy of the Missouri State Archives

Bagnell Dam was the largest - and last - major dam in the U.S. to be built with private investment.

The average daily temperature of the lake area during summer is 89.7 degrees and in winter it averages a mild 45.5 degrees.

Bagnell Dam is one-half mile long, rising 148 feet high from bedrock. That’s comparable to a building 12 stories high and seven blocks long.

At full pool the lake holds 617 billion gallons or 87 cubic feet of water, enough to supply the entire city of St. Louis for 12 years.

40 percent of Missourians who own two homes, own one at the Lake of the Ozarks.

Courtesy of FunLake.com

The Bagnell Dam actually got its name from a railroad man who formed his own town and then named it after himself. William Bagnell platted a town bearing his name on June 30, 1883. The owners of the new dam chose the Bagnell name, and “Bagnell Dam” was born.

The Lake of the Ozarks' 1,375 miles of shoreline is longer than the entire state of California.

To build the dam workmen mapped 100 square miles & cleared 30,000 acres.

Bagnell Dam has 8 turbines capable of generating 212 million watts of electricity & pumping 1.4 million gallons of water per second.

Another fun fact, is that you will find the best bar & grill at the Lake of the Ozarks! Casablanca is an awesome place to sit back and enjoy our delicious CasaDog, piled high nachos and outstanding sandwiches. When you're looking for a great place to eat on the Bagnell Dam Strip, we're the place to come! Between our delicious menu, great bar and fun atmosphere you'll want to make our restaurant part of your day.

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

Like us on Facebook

Subscribe to our channel on YouTube