Chances ‘R’ is a local place. It jut so happens that every summer the local population skyrockets. They serve an all american menu, the wait staff is friendly and the food is very affordable. I’ve eaten at chances a half a dozen times and I will, in fact, be back.

chances r laurie mo, lake of the ozarks“We are a family owned & operated business that prides itself on home cooked meals. We serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner and we feature daily specials for all three meals.

This locally owned restaurant & lounge has a tradition of good food, good service, & good friends. It is known for its big portions & bigger menu, featuring homemade desserts & mouth watering steaks that are hand-cut daily, as well as several Mexican dishes.” - http://www.chancesryoullbback.com/

 

 

JJ’s at the Copperpot, in Laurie, MO. ojjs logon the west side of the lake, is definitely a reason for the east siders to take a trip west. Fine Dining.

“January of 2009 the papers were signed, the team was assembled, and work began on creating what Jeff Super, original chef of the Blue Heron restaurant, Mary Jung, and Joseph Cope thought would be a little place that provided …”  Read more about JJ’s here.

They’re located at Highway 5 North (630 North Main St.), Laurie, MO, 65037.

 

“This distinctive lakefront dining experience features both traditional favorites and innovative creations prepared with the freshest ingredients by our culinary staff…

the duck, lake of the ozarksPeriodically The Duck holds special wine events – we’ll have wine dinners which include a multi-course dinner paired with wines, or maybe a wine tasting with heavy appetizers that will introduce you to wines that you might not otherwise notice….this is a low-risk, educational experience, where you’ll find other like-minded guests…”

See The Duck menus or visit their directions page for more.  If you’ve eaten at The Duck and have something nice to say, please feel free to post below. Get directions to The Duck.

 

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