Now Through February - LOTS of Parties at Tuckers Shuckers!

There's never a dull moment at Tuckers Shuckers, and the list of exciting events coming up over the next few weeks is proof of that.  Some visitors to the area assume that there is nothing to do in the winter at the Lake.  If you run into any of those people, you send them on over the the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks so they can see just how wrong they are!

Winter Beach Party - January 30

George is at it again!  He is the king of planning the last-minute party, and we love it! This Saturday, due to the predicted warm winter weather and the fact that we REALLY miss summer, Tuckers Shuckers is throwing a Winter Beach Party.  DJ Geefer Sutherland is heading down from Kansas City to play all of your favorite summer party music.  The shot girls will be offering some incredibly cheap Vegas Bombs too.  

If you really feel like playing along with this whole "beach" theme, anyone in a bikini gets well drinks and domestic draws for 25 cents!  Don't just throw on any old bikini, though, because at the stroke of midnight we will be giving away $200 in our bikini contest!    

Superbowl Sunday - February 7

Get in and get your seat early to watch the big game.  We expect to have a full house that day.  Not only because Tuckers Shuckers is the best place to watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks, but also because we are giving away a brand new 50" Smart HDTV at halftime, and you have to be present to win.  Enter every single time that you eat or drink with us between now and the game.  With 28 tap beers, 2 bars, 28 HD TVs, and the most delicious food on the Bagnell Dam Strip, this is definitely the place to be!      

Beer Pong Tournament - February 12

As always, it's free to enter and you could take home part of the $700 in cash prizes given out to the top three teams!  Live music from our DJ will keep everyone's energy high, and you can count on some awesome drink specials.  Sign-up starts at 8 pm and we'll make room for 48 teams to compete.   

Valentine's Weekend - February 13 & 14

Treat your sweetheart to a delicious Surf & Turf dinner for Valentine's Day this year. We are extending this special treat over the entire weekend, so you can get this incredible meal on Saturday and Sunday.  Our full menu will still be available, but in honor of this romantic holiday, we've created an extra tasty meal for $29 per person that includes:

• A 21-day aged 6 oz. filet and a 7 oz. cold water lobster tail
• Asparagus and your choice of potato
• House made clam chowder or salad

Mardis Gras Pub Crawl - February 20

The lake area will be packed with party-goers in masks and beads for the 15th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Mardis Gras Pub Crawl.  For only $10, you get access to 32 buses that will take you around town to more than 20 different participating locations.  Every stop will have some type of live entertainment going on, and here at Tuckers Shuckers we will have the amazing DJ Geefer Sutherland.  Buses run from 4 pm - 2:30 am, and they even make stops at many local hotels and motels along the route.  

That's already an entire month full of fun, but don't be surprised at all if George squeezes in another surprise party at some point.  All of these winter parties are getting us ready for an entire summer of excitement.  Keep an eye on our Tuckers Shuckers Facebook page for all of the updates, and visit us often at the best restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip so you always know what we're planning next.

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Phone: 573-365-9769 

Where Did "Happy Hour" Come From?

The best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks can be found on the Bagnell Dam Strip, Monday - Friday from 3-6 pm.  Tuckers Shuckers offers incredible drink specials and half-price appetizers each week.  If you have ever indulged in a "Happy Hour," have you found yourself wondering where the term came from?  We were curious, so we did a little digging.  

It actually evolved from a term used in the Navy.  In the 1920's, sailors were given a scheduled amount of time to distract themselves from the monotony of life on a ship. Most of the time "Happy Hour" for them involved some type of athletic activity, such as wrestling or boxing.  Today, Happy Hour for us is still great for injecting a little fun into the monotony of a long day.  

Beyond the Navy, Happy Hours began gaining popularity during prohibition.  People couldn't buy alcohol to go along with their dinner, so they began sneaking off to speakeasies for a few cocktails before heading out to eat for the evening.  The term was adopted, and soon having a few drinks between work and dinner became the thing to do.  

DRINK SPECIALS

We are lucky enough to live in a day and age where drinking is not illegal, and Tuckers Shuckers is allowed to offer you the best Happy Hour at the Lake of the Ozarks.  First of all, our incredible drink specials!  Calling all wine and beer lovers!  

• $3 - House Wine
• $3 - 22 oz. Domestic Draft Beer          

FOOD SPECIALS

You know you're going to want a little snack to go along with those drinks to tide you over until dinner.  During Tuckers Shuckers Happy Hour, the following appetizers are all yours at half-price!

• Buffalo Chicken Dip
• Double Down Wings
• Coconut Shrimp
• Crispy Calamari Strips
• Buttermilk Onion Rings
• Buffalo Bites
• Chicken Strips

We expect to see all of you very soon.  You've got 15 hours every week to hang out with us at the best restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoy our incredible Happy Hour specials.  You're not limited to those hours though, because you can get delicious food from our full menu and amazing drinks every single day, 11 am - close.  Discounts may be limited to certain times of day, but every hour is happy when you are at Tuckers Shuckers!  

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Weekly Specials, Events, & Contests at Tuckers Shuckers

The best oyster restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks serves up the freshest, best-tasting oysters seven days a week, along with a menu full of numerous other delicious dishes.  On specific days, Tuckers Shuckers also hosts amazing special deals, extra menu items, and exciting events and live music for everyone to enjoy.   

The following specials happen every single week at our restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip.  

WEEKLY SPECIALS

Monday - Thursday

Happy Hour:  3 pm - 6 pm
1/2 Off Food & Drink Specials

Monday
Flip Night
9PM to Close

Bring in your quarters & flip for drinks!

Heads, you pay only 25 cents.

Tails, it's full price, and we keep the quarter.  

Tuesday
Steak Tuesday's

8 oz. Certified Angus Top Sirloin Steak Aged 21 Days,

Baked Potato and a Salad

$9.99 all day every Tuesday

Thursday
Thursday Seafood Boil

1 LB of Crawfish, 1/2 LB of Shrimp,

1/2 LB of Andouille Sausage, Sweet Corn and Red Potatoes
$19.99 all day every Thursday

Friday & Saturday
Live Music

Check our Tuckers Shuckers Events & Live Music page

for details on who will be playing over the weekend.

MONTHLY TOURNAMENTS

Those weekly specials aren't all that we have planned for you at Tuckers Shuckers.  Every month we host our famous Beer Pong Tournaments, giving away $700 in cash prizes!  There is no entry fee to play, and we make room for 48 teams.  Incredible DJs will keep the party going all night long, along with great drink and shot specials. Tournaments begin at 8 pm, and we keep it going until we have a winning team. Start practicing now!

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY CONTEST

Superbowl Sunday is right around the corner, and we are giving all of our awesome customers the chance to win a brand new 50" Smart HDTV!  Every single time that you eat or drink at Tuckers Shuckers from now until February 7, 2016, you can fill out an entry form for a chance to take home this prize.  You must be present to win, and we'll be drawing the lucky name at halftime during Superbowl 50.     

POWERBALL PARTY

You never know what we're going to plan at the last minute, so it's wise to keep an eye on the Tuckers Shuckers Facebook page.  Just a few days ago we decided to throw a Powerball party for the jackpot that has reached $1,3000,000,000.  That's a LOT of money, and we want to share it with you!  Your favorite Lake of the Ozarks restaurant has purchased $500 worth of Powerball tickets, and if we have a winner, we will share it all with every paying customer in the building at the time of the January 13, 2016, 10:30 pm drawing.

We are always planning some kind of fun for you here at Tuckers Shuckers.  That's in addition to the amazing food, incredible drinks, 28 draft beer selections, and 28 HD TVs to watch all of the games on.  Stop by the best restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks soon and check us out.  We know that you will be happy with what you see and experience.  

   

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Win a TV at Superbowl 50 Halftime at Tuckers Shuckers

Superbowl 50 is only a month away.  We hate seeing football season come to an end here at Tuckers Shuckers, but we love thinking about all of the great games that are about to happen.  The best place to watch the game at the Lake of the Ozarks already features the most delicious food, incredible drinks, and extensive draft beer selection in town, and now we are giving you another awesome reason to hang out with us.  

WIN A 50" SMART HDTV

In honor of Superbowl 50, the best restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip is giving away a brand new 50" TV to one lucky football fan!  Actually, you don't even have to be a sports fan to win.  All of our incredible customers are eligible.  Here's the best part - entries are unlimited!  Anytime that you eat or drink at Tuckers Shuckers from now until February 7, 2016, we will let you fill out an entry form.  Stop by for lunch, dinner, or a nightcap every day until game time and that's a whole lot of chances to win!

Imagine watching all of your favorite teams play on your own brand new HD Smart TV. The television that one lucky customer will take home is a Hisense 50H5GB 50 1080p 120Hz Class LED Smart HDTV.  In other words, a great big, great-looking set that can do all kinds of cool stuff for you.  All entry forms must be filled out completely to be eligible, and you must be present when we draw names at halftime on February 7, 2016.  We will keep drawing names until a winner is present, and they must have a photo ID with them.    
  

So what are you waiting for?  Get on in here.  This Saturday, January 9 at 3:30 pm, make sure you join us to cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs to another victory that will take them one step closer to Superbowl 50.  Your favorite oyster restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks will have entry forms waiting for you.  We hope to see you soon at Tuckers Shuckers, and often.       

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New Year's Eve at Tuckers Shuckers - Don't Miss It!

The best place to party this New Year's Eve at the Lake of the Ozarks is with us! Tuckers Shuckers on the Bagnell Dam Strip is hosting the New Year's Eve Party of the Century Thursday night.  For only $40 for advance tickets, or $45 at the door, you will get food, drinks, confetti, balloons, party favors, go-go dancers, and an incredible DJ spinning the best dance hits!

DJ MURPH

Bringing along the most incredible dance music you've ever heard, we'll have DJ Murph out of St. Louis spinning all night long.  You don't have to leave the Lake of the Ozarks to party like you're in the middle of a big city.  Enjoy the experience with less traffic and friendlier crowds.     

OPEN BAR & APPETIZERS

For the low price of $40 (or $45 if you procrastinated, but still a great deal) the bar is open and the appetizer buffet will be full.  Drinks and food are included in your ticket price.  All you have to do is show up with that ticket and enjoy yourself!  

PARTY ATMOSPHERE

A balloon drop and confetti cannons happen at midnight, along with a champagne toast.  Leading up until that, there will be dancing by not only your fellow party-goers, but go-go dancers too!  In case you're a bit shy on the dance floor, they will show you how it's done.  The party won't stop until the bar shuts down at 1:30 am.    

As you are reading this, tickets are on sale!  What are you waiting for?  Don't start 2016 on a sour note by missing out on the party of the century!  Call up all of your favorite party people and have them meet you at the best place to party at the Lake of the Ozarks on New Year's Eve.  Tuckers Shuckers is where you want to be to celebrate a great 2015 while welcoming a bright and shiny 2016.  Don't forget to come back all weekend long for the College Bowl games and NFL on Sunday.  We'll save a seat for you.  

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Holiday Party Games to Play With Friends

When you gather together with friends over the holidays, eating, drinking, and being merry is fun, but sometimes you need a few activities ready to get everyone loosened up.  Tuckers Shuckers on the Bagnell Dam Strip found a few entertaining party games that we put some holiday twists on.  After a round or two of these, your guests should be laughing and having fun.  

The best place to party at the Lake of the Ozarks is right here at Tuckers Shuckers. It's a great gathering spot for you and your friends.  Featuring two bars and a menu full of delicious food, your entire group will be full, happy, and having fun when you host your party with us.  We should be able to find you enough room to play any of the following games.      

Picking teams

When it's time to break into teams for games, this is the perfect way to mix things up. If everyone at the party knows each other well, this makes the team-picking random, and if some of your guests are new to each other, it's good for breaking the ice.  First, take a stack of old Christmas cards, tear off the front cover and rip it in half.  (If you need teams larger than two, rip it into that number of pieces.)  Give each guest a card piece.  When people locate their missing pieces, the person possessing it is their partner for the next game.

12 Shots of Christmas

Make a circle of shots with enough room in the center to spin a bottle.  You will need twelve real shots, and at least 12 non-alcoholic shots that look like real ones. Depending on the size of your party, you may want to add more.  Every person gets a chance to spin the bottle, and they must take the shot that it lands on.  That's the simple version.  If you would like to add a bit of a challenge, every time someone takes a drink they must say, "Mmmmm, water" (or whatever non-alcoholic drink that the shot resembles) trying to convince the group that it was non-alcoholic.  If the group can tell that they are lying, that person must take another turn.  

Jenga, with a twist

This will involve some preparation before the party, but can be used over and over again.  Everyone loves a competitive round of Jenga, but the instructions that you write on each piece gives this that extra special touch.  Here are a few fun ideas for what to write on the different pieces to get you started:

• Make a toast
• Arm wrestle person on your right
• Buy a round
• Take a group selfie
• Make 2 people drink
• Chug your drink
• Take another turn  

Human Christmas Tree

This involves a little creativity and lots of funny photos to post later.  The best games always embarrass someone!  This game works best with teams of three or more.  One lucky individual in each group volunteers to be the "tree", and the rest of the team races to decorate their "tree" better than the other teams "trees."  Be sure to have plenty of aluminum foil, garland, beads, ornaments, etc... for everyone to use.  Give an extra special prize for the most incredible tree topper fashioned.  

2 Truths and a Lie

This game lets you learn a lot about your friends.  Possibly things you'd rather not know, but still loads of fun.  Everyone takes a turn giving three statments about themselves, two that are the truth and one that is an outright lie.  If your team picks the lie, liar drinks.  If not, the team earns the drink.  If you don't want to play for drinks, just let someone keep score and announce the winning team after.  To put a holiday spin on this one, give out categories to make statements about, like the earliest Christmas they remember, the best or worst gifts they ever received, or the craziest thing they ever did at a New Year's Eve party.  

Christmas is only a few days away, but there is no rule saying that you can't celebrate at a later date.  Everyone gets busy during the holidays, so plan your get-together for the week between Christmas and New Year's Eve, or even throw a "Welcome to 2016" party in January.  Our Lake of the Ozarks oyster restaurant is the best place in town to throw a party.  With a little advance notice, we'd be thrilled to reserve the entire upstairs area for you and your friends.  That will give you plenty of room for all types of games and no interruptions from strangers.  

If you truly love playing games, make sure to mark your calendars for our monthly beer pong tournaments.  Not only are they an absolute blast to compete in, but we give away $700 in cash prizes!  Live DJs, shot specials, drink specials, and it's free to enter!  Upcoming dates are:

• Wednesday, December 23, 2015
• Friday, January 15, 2016
• Friday, February 12, 2016
• Friday, March 18, 2016 

We hope to see everyone at all of those, and lots and lots of days in between!  Happy holidays everybody!

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Oysters & Clam Chowder - Popular Christmas Dishes!

Tuckers Shuckers research discovered something that we were thrilled to find out and excited to share - Oysters and Clam Chowder are very popular dishes to serve on Christmas Eve!  Not only do we have the freshest oysters at the Lake of the Ozarks right here, but we also serve up an incredible, house-made clam chowder that simply can't be beat.

It looks like the tradition of having these seafood treats on Christmas Eve began with Irish immigrants in America in the mid-1800's.  Traditionally, Irish-Catholics would avoid meat the day before their huge, Christmas feast.  The dish of choice was a stew made from the ling fish.  Once it America, ling was difficult to find, but oysters were plentiful.  Thus, oyster stew became the new tradition.  

We aren't quite sure when Americans began eating clam chowder more often than oyster stew, but there are many families today that list that delicious dish as the food that they expect on the table Christmas Eve. That, along with fried oysters seemed to pop up a lot during our research.

Tuckers Shuckers serves up our savory, house-made clam chowder and a wide variety of fresh oysters every day.  Our Lake of the Ozarks oyster restaurant features the following choices for you on our oyster menu:

• Oysters on the Half Shell - Mid Atlantic and our Oyster of the Week
• Oyster Shooter
• Chargrilled Oysters
• BBQ Oysters
• Oysters Rockefeller
• Southern Fried Oysters
• Chargrilled Sriracha Oysters

If you are looking for a new tradition to start this Christmas, head on over to the best oyster restaurant on the Bagnell Dam Strip and add clam chowder and oysters to your seasonal list.  Our amazing seafood is sure to make you want to repeat this new tradition year after year.  

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Phone: 573-365-9769