We have visited HKs intermittently for years. Great experiences last Sunday then tonight. We have noticed a big improvement in the morale of the staff and the quality and presentation of the food and are happy to see this trend at the lodge. If you haven't been in a while, please head back and give it another try, you will not be disappointed. I had the pasta with steak last week, which was good but tonight a much better special - thick pork chop, smothered with mushrooms, onions, and peppers and a very nice sauce, very creative excellent meal. Kristen is an excellent bartender and we enjoyed having Brady as our server tonight. Great job team. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Gone to a couple Happy Hours. The bar food is very good & the well drinks are reasonably priced. Ron T. read more

We're currently spending a few days at the 4 Seasons Resort for a little golf and R&R on our way back to Minnesota following our winter in Orange Beach, Alabama. Our stay includes breakfast and at this time of year its in HK's Restaurant. Lee was our Hostess and server. She greeted us warmly and was very professional in her knowledge of our dietary concerns. We hadn't visited Lake of the Ozarks for quite some time and Lee was a Wealth of Information on Restaurants and Tourist attractions we may be interested in. She gave us reviews of local Hot Spots and made our breakfast dining experience an informative and pleasant experience. If you are fortunate enough to meet Lee at HK's don't hesitate to pick her brain on the Local Atmosphere. A 5 Star Experience. read more

We were very excited to have a Valentine's reservation. We sat at the bar first since we were early. The bartenders were great and our drinks were fantastic. Unfortunately, that's where the "good" ended. (Oh - that's not true. The music was great tonight, and the cheesecake was yummy when it finally arrived.) Food wise though... I was excited for the steak. Even after the adjacent couple warned us to NOT get it, that they both did and were very disappointed.) The entire 4 course meal was very very slow. There was at least 20-30 minutes of sitting and waiting between each course. The shrimp was good, the goat cheese was basically a quarter size lump of cheese on the plate. The ranch on the salad was either a) not ranch (maybe it was blue cheese on accident?) or b) a really weird recipe for ranch dressing. When the steak finally arrived - it looked great at first glance. Cooked just right. However, the char on it combined with the chocolate glaze was a horrible combination. It was very strangely bitter and completely un-edible. As a steak lover, it killed me to eat 3 bites and give up on it. (The garlic mashed potatoes were pretty good and ended up as my main meal.) Then, the real test of our patience - waiting for dessert. It just didn't come for the longest time! The waitress promised she'd ordered it and said she'd check into it. After another 20 minutes we asked if she could just go get it instead of waiting on a food runner. I mean, it was cheesecake. Pre-made and probably pre-plated. There should not have been such a long wait. She did go get it and came right back with it. The cheesecake was a nice ending to a not great experience. We were there sitting at our table for just over 2-1/2 hours. Thank goodness there was good music to listen to. read more

The food was really good delivered in a reasonable time hot and fresh really good burger cooked to the right temperature and beef seasoned well. Toasted bun, with the works lettuce tomato pickles onions and fries crispy and delicious. My coworker had shrimp and grits she's a picky eater and thought it was delicious. My husband really liked his pizza and he knows his way around a good one. The waitress was very friendly and helpful good service fairly priced. A quiet atmosphere with low lighting and a beautiful view it could be quite pleasant. Well chosen seating beautiful decor. Make for an enjoyable evening read more

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We came in and were seated fast. But then the whole situation went out of control. I asked for a water and was brought straight vodka, it seemed to be spiked with some sort of amphetamine because I took one drink and didn't sleep for 2 days. Come to find out the girl who seated us and brought us the mystery drink, didn't even work at the restaurant!! She quickly traded the glass of vodka she gave me with a glass she had drank out of once she realized what had happened. I just wrote it off as a mistake and proceeded to order food. She took our order and went back to the kitchen only to disappear and never be seen again. About 15 minutes later a girl came and asked if we'd been helped. By this time the amphetamine spiked vodka started to kick in I had a 30 minute conversation with the girl about what just happened. She left and went to the kitchen, she came back 10 minutes later with 2 beers we didn't order. I asked her if she found out who the other girl was and she said it was one of the house keeping girls helping out because they were short staffed. She brought us more alcohol and offered to "take us back to the cooler and burn one", we don't drink and definitely don't do drugs but I guess the amphetamine spiked vodka peaked my curiosity and we followed her back to the cooler. She proceeded to pull out a glass bong from behind the food in the cooler and started smoking it. I asked if she would be able to bring us our food anytime soon and she said after she got done doing bong rips she would. So I went back to my table and waited 5 minutes. Then I started to leave and she brought me a bag of onion rings and said "on the house.". We went to our room, ate the onion rings and I didn't sleep for 2 days. They get 2 stars due to the onion rings being just right. read more

The food was horrible. The chicken literally had no flavor what-so-ever. The best part of my meal was the pink lemonade. That food had NO flavor... what-so-ever. The green beans could've been cooked longer as well, they weren't tender. It's kind of crazy because we arrived at 6 and didn't get food until around 7:30 after she came to our table and told us they had an event. She stated "we took your orders but I forgot to put them in because we have 24 heads at the event, so we just put yours in now" after already being there an hour. Such a disgrace. It's almost like they want people to not come. That's not even the worst part. The hostess was HORRIBLE. She looks at you like "ugh, more people to ruin my f'ing day". She has absolutely no care in the world to even fake being nice. The entire time her face was just flat with no emotion other than disgust and irritation. Take note, we went to their bar the night before and had a minute-and-a-half stare-off with her until one of us said hi to her and then she decided to tell us "go find table". To have her as the hostess is extremely irresponsible for the business but again, it seems like they want people to not want to come. The restaurant itself is outdated but it was still by far better than the food and the service. The views from the restaurant out into their beautiful landscape over the lake was gorgeous though. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Smothered Chicken, mashed potatoes and green beans - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Never had a bad meal here. Range of menu pricing can go from decent to upscale but it's been a tasty experience for me. Attentive bar and service staff couple with solidly laid back live music to create a nice experience for you if you're staging at the lodge or just coming in for a brew and the music. Well worth the visit. I've noticed some negative reviews. Not gonna question them. Just come in during a live music night and I'm betting you have a good time. read more

Bartender is great. Hostess wasn't exactly enthusiastic. Restaurant is so dated and the live music is ancient to say the least. We ordered a pizza and never finished it - in our room. Enough said. read more

I was a guest at the Lodge of Four Seasons. called to order takeout at HK's, they refused, I was told they're too busy and wouldn't take order. read more

The food was really good tonight (lobster ravioli with grilled shrimp) but the service and server was world class. Lenny(so?) was full of happiness, positive energy, worked really hard serving several tables and has the extraordinary knack of asking and remembering names. She is the reason my experience was more than special. read more

Had a great birthday meal. Took advantage of their off season dinner for two which included an appetizer for each, an entree for each, and a dessert for each for $80. Get the mason jar cobbler! Also had a great bottle of wine for $14. Highly recommend, especially in the off season. read more

We stopped in for dinner our first night in town. My husband and I had a drink then ordered. We both ordered a cup of steak soup. I ordered the potsticker appetizer and he had the philly style flatbread. All were okay tasting but just average. I was disappointed in our steak soups. It tasted like it had been sitting then warmed up. Service was slower but I understand, given the current market. Later, we ordered from the Lobby Bar, which had a scaled down menu of what they serve at HK's. I ordered the coconut shrimp (great sauce). Overall, it was just okay. Not a good deal for the money but typical to some hotel restaurants. I'd love to see this restaurant revived, as it has great potential! read more

Gorgeous hotel restaurant. Very elegant. Was in town for my wife's family reunion. Not a single person in her family drinks alcohol, at least in front of each other. I assume they all sneak off like we did. After a long day of visiting people we snuck down to the lobby and came here for some BOOZE. We sat in the bar area and the bartender was super friendly. To start I had a Bombay sapphire gin martini. Came out ice cold and delicious. My wife had some foo foo drink I can't recall. We shared their pot stickers and margherita flat bread which were both tasty. For dessert we stuck with booze and had their "Lady Godiva Martini" which was full of chocolate flavored alcohol. While getting our buzz on my wife saw her sister walk past and she ducked down in the seat reverting back to the teenage years afraid of getting caught. Since I'm just an in-law I proudly sipped my martini but we weren't seen. My guess is they too were sneaking down for a drink, saw us, and pretended to keep walking. Great service, great drinks, decent food, relaxing atmosphere! read more

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Ordered the shrimp and grits. You could taste that it had been frozen. Sausage was old and dry. I downloaded Yelp for the first time just to give this review--that's how bad it was. read more

We have been at the lake for 45 years and ate at HKs when it was across the road many years ago. My wife and I went for the first time in the new restaurant at the lodge this last September. The ambience, the wait staff, and food were all top notch. I highly recommend to put this restsurant at the top of your go to list. Thanks for the perfect evening! read more

I was asked by the owners via the server to leave because I approached their table to ask if anyone wanted to dance. Others danced. The music was good and I was having fun. Sorry if they didn't want their customers to have fun. I will never be back because the property is old and dumpy anyway. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - The beautiful sky. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

After we were seated, we waited 15 minutes to be given water and asked if we wanted anything from the bar and to order. My SO ordered a beer and it came 20 minutes later. In the meantime he went to the bar to order and pay for my drink. I wanted to leave but we didn't. Bread was being put on tables for some, we had to ask. Then when our meals came, my salmon was not cold. Not hot. I didn't eat it. It was taken off the bill. My SO's meal was so-so. Pasta. I would really consider going somewhere else for a relaxing meal. This was not the place tonight. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

You're taking your chances here. Walked in at 6:15 p.m. on a Wednesday. Place was maybe 15-20% full. Seated quickly. Placed our drink orders. Drinks delivered about 15 minutes later and we ordered dinner. Placed a second drink order that never came. At just before 8 p.m. we gave up. I approached our server at the server station and told her that an hour and half was way to long to wait after ordering food. She was clearly flustered and very apologetic. I settled our drink tab and still tipped her well. Clearly a staffing issue. Tried again two nights later but placed a to go order at the front desk. Asked the manager to call my cell when the food was ready. He said it would be about 45 minutes. Less than 30 minutes later I was called that the food was ready. Picked up the burger, fries, and onion rings and went back to the rooftop bar. The food was very good and the service was as well. I know staffing is an issue these days but the truth is, we should never have been seated the first night. These days, if I walked in somewhere and was told they were short staffed and wouldn't be able to provide good, timely service, I'd completely understand. Being honest up front would have been a hell of a lot better than leaving us hungry and hanging. read more

The cocktail program is great. The Apparently Martini was outstanding. Unfortunately the restaurant has changed Chefs and changes have been made to house favorites. The crab cakes are no longer gluten-free and according to my husband the profile is not the same. Additional breading and less crab have left a diminished taste. The shrimp and grits are not as flavorful, the that once wen into rue s no longer present. The wedge salad was very nice. Our server Christine was an absolute rock star!! read more

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We stopped in on a Wednesday while we were in town for a quick get away. The manager (Kristin) was accommodating and welcoming. She was personable and was genially interested in what brought us here for the evening. Our dinner was great and the ambiance was comforting! The staff hustled and the place was organized and clean! We will definitely be back! read more

I'm all fairness, we ordered a burger and pizza. The burger was ; the pizza was good. I'm addition, I asked if they had cake slices because it is my son's birthday. When I picked up the food, the amazing hostess, Sophia, had also found a candle, so we could celebrate the right way. I cannot say enough about the amazing people who work here (lodge and restaurant). Lake + amazing people = great time. Thanks y'all! read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Not a fan. There are far better places in the area - go to them instead. BTW, this picture is a visualization of the terrible service. I 'm not one to complain about service issues but WOW when I say the service was BAD - not just the waiter, I am putting it kindly. All around terrible, borderline shocking. They were clearly short staffed (tried to run dinner service with four employees, each of whom didn't seem very good). We ended up eating our onion soup with a fork (seriously) and a steak with a butter knife. The waiter, always indifferent in his attitude, just never did anything he told us he'd do. Other employees were equally indifferent. The manager walked around occasionally to say hello to some of the elderly guests - it was very strange, especially because he didn't help his staff with anything and he didn't visit many tables. We also ordered a drink that never arrived. The waiter apparently forgot to tell us that they ran out of the liquor. I went to the bar after 20 minutes and the bartender told me she told our waiter. She seemed like the only person in the restaurant trying to do her job well and I felt sorry for her. I'm giving them two stars (instead of one) because the food was slightly above average. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - This picture is a visualization of the all around terrible service at this restaurant. Do not recommend. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

We were staying at the lodge when we saw the pictures of the desserts. Well, ask a fat girl what she likes, desserts!! This is a bar restaurant. They had soft lighting, laid back atmosphere with a man playing a guitar. It was perfect to be able to unwind and eat an amazing dessert. My husband got the double chocolate cake and I ate the amaretto creme brulee! Wow, what an amazing dessert! Love it!! Can't wait to try another tomorrow. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Double Chocolate Cake Chocolate cake with a mouse layer, thick chocolate frosting and chocolate chips around the putter edge. - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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We were a little nervous because the reviews are hit or miss but I'm glad we decided to go. Food was delicious, service was great, we were spaced out from other tables, and we would definitely go back. I will mention the main entrance is not stroller friendly but easy to carry one down. read more

HK's Restaurant and Bar - Chocolate cake - Steakhouses Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

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Shockingly good for a restaurant in a resort/hotel. We were pleasantly surprised. The menu didn't have quite as many options as the restaurants in town did but my wife and I both loved our dinner. Salmon add-on for the salad came out on a separate dish and was a full size fillet portion for maybe $8 in addition to the salad. Super crisp on the bottom and perfectly cooked inside. I was really blown away. There weren't many other customers since we ate at 5pm for our toddlers timetable and we had 1 on 1 very attentive and pleasant service. Very good value. If you're looking for something really high end I would go to JB Hooks but expect to pay for that, otherwise it's better than any other place we tried in town. Highly recommend. read more

I had high hopes to have a nice dinner after a long road trip and we got here about 8 clock and waited 20 minutes for service it was a Friday night with about the 20% full. The food was mediocre at best when we finally got served. It looked nice at first but it did not life up to its façade read more

Best dining experience in the Ozarks. The staff is very professional and nice. The food was amazing. The prime rib and chicken marsala tasted phenomenal. We felt like VIPs because no one else was with us in the restaurant. They also gave us a free dessert for our anniversary. Loved this restaurant! read more

Wanted an anniversary dinner and ended up with the worst experience possible. Food was terrible and service was worse Had to go to bar to get own water with no other patron even in the restaurant. Asked for bread with my 50 dollar steak,and was told they don't have any as there weren't enough customers to make any. read more

First time here service was fast the food was very good I would highly recommend it to other people I was discouraged when we saw the rating at the first time but we came in and we're glad we stayed! We will be back! read more

Love the food here, especially onion rings and primavera pasta. I would recommend this to all who visit the lake of Ozark.

Maybe the worst food I've been served at a restaurant. Appetizers were cold. Ribeye steak looked like a chuck roast. No flavor on anything. Very expensive. zero quality. read more

Cheers to a perfect place to sit and enjoy the ambience, views while enjoying a drink or two while staying at The Lodge of Four Seasons! Our waitress was perfect! KUDOS to a nice place! read more

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Given all the reviews about HK's on Yelp, we didn't have very high expectations going there for dinner. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The service was friendly and quick. While a bit on the pricey side, the food was delicious. Everything was high quality and cooked to perfection. For example, you can really tell a restaurants' attention to detail by something as simple as preparing vegetables. The mashed potatoes were excellent and the asparagus was cooked perfectly. If you are in the area or staying at the resort, I would recommend giving this place a try, you might be pleasantly surprised too. read more

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We ordered a steak, medium well. It came out bloody. We had her remake our steak, just to receive it the initial way. Our surf and turf plate was crammed with food, with a terrible presentation. Allie was very kind but she could use some additional training. We ordered 3 dirty martinis with vodka and one dirty with gin. She never offered to remake our drinks but did charge us. read more

Billi was a great server and the food was exceptional. The live jazz saxophone was a bonus. Chicken Marsala left nothing to be desired. Our kids were satisfied as well! read more

The restaurant is located inside Lodge of Four Seasons. It's nice hotel. I was sitting at the bar, and bartenders were very friendly, and had good knowledge of menu. I was here for happy hour. Tried Buffalo chicken Wedge Salad. It was good. It's pretty big for happy hour salad. Oh, $2 Bud Light was great too. Then, I had apple brained pork chop. That was awesome. It was perfectly cooked. One of the best pork I had recently. Highly recommend this place. read more

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Although this a beautiful restaurant THE STAFF WAS FRIENDLY. The menu was very limited. The menu didn't have the same items as the website. Very disappointed read more

Dined here for a work retreat event recently. I had the salmon and had a great experience! I'd say the staff was what made the evening though. Our waitress Bella did an awesome job making sure our large group was taken care of. The management was super accommodating to all of our needs as well. All in all a good experience. read more

Don't bother terrible staff, unorganized can't even get a drink, from waitress or bartender.Limited menu, waitresses with no personality, if your waitress is Shannon run as fast as you can out of the restaurant. The shrimp scampi has no garlic/butter or flavor tastes like spinach with over cooked shrimp. Boneless strip has absolutely no flavor and they charge top supper club prices $45-$49.... don't waste your time or money here. read more