Baxter's Lakeside Grille Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Baxter's Lakeside Grille, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Lake Ozark, MO. Known for its stunning panoramic views and a menu that tantalizes the taste buds, this restaurant offers an unforgettable dining experience.
Start your meal with exquisite options like the Seared Ahi Tuna Salad or the delightful Spinach Salad featuring grilled salmon. For main courses, indulge in the succulent Alaskan Halibut or savor the Sea Scallops, both prepared to perfection and bursting with flavor. The Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Pacific Rim Pasta showcase an adventurous blend of spices that will transport your palate straight to the tropics.
Each dish is crafted with precision and an emphasis on fresh, quality ingredients. With attentive service and a warm atmosphere, Baxter's Lakeside Grille ensures that every visit feels like a special occasion. Reservations are recommended to truly enjoy this dining delight!
Starters
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
our award-winning version of an all-time favorite
Calamari
hand-breaded in a spicy cajun breading and served with chipotle aioli dipping sauce
Baxter's Grilled Shrimp
skewers of shrimp grilled with Baxter's signature rub and served with our apple jalapeno jelly
Baxter's Chipotle Shrimp
hand-breaded fried shrimp served with apple jalapeno jelly and chipotle aioli
Prosciutto Parma
thinly sliced parma prosciutto with shaved asiago cheese, extra virgin olive oil and balsamic reduction
Shrimp Cocktail
5 jumbo shrimp served with our special cocktail sauce made daily with fresh horseradish
Seared Ahi Tuna
sashimi-grade ahi tuna flown in fresh from The Hawaiian Fresh Fish Company peppered then seared rare and served chilled with sweet soy vinaigrette, wasabi and pickled ginger
Maryland Crab Cakes
house-made with fresh crab and served with a roasted corn/black bean salsa, feta cheese and red pepper sour cream
Prince Edward Island Mussels
the finest mussels available steamed and served in a garlic butter sauce
Roasted Portabella Carpaccio
served with roasted sweet peppers, shaved asiago cheese and balsamic vinaigrette
Caprese Salad
sliced organic tomatoes and buffalo mozzarella topped with balsamic vinaigrette and a balsamic reduction
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
a traditional salad with romaine, parmesan cheese and croutons
Spinach Salad
grilled salmon, mushrooms, walnuts, bacon, apples on baby spinach tossed with balsamic vinaigrette
Seared Ahi Tuna Salad
sashimi grade Ahi Tuna flown in fresh from The Hawaiian Fresh Fish Company peppered then seared rare, served chilled on fresh greens with wonton strips, carrots and mango-pineapple salsa tossed with sesame ginger vinaigrette
Baxter's Wedge
iceberg lettuce topped with crumbled gorgonzola, grape tomatoes, bacon and bleu cheese dressing
Baked Potato Soup or Today's Special Soup
Salads and Soups
House Specialties
Shrimp & Polenta
sauteed shrimp and andouille sausage, bell pepper and onion over creamy polenta with fire-roasted poblano cream sauce
Braised Short Ribs
slow-roasted beef short ribs, finished with chipotle demi-glace, and served on creamy polenta with fire-roasted poblano cream sauce and vegetable of the day
Baxter's Steak Burger
freshly ground in-house daily. grilled and topped with our house mayonnaise and your choice of cheese on an artisan roll. served with choice of potato
Duroc Pork Tomahawk
14 oz. grilled Duroc tomahawk pork chop topped with apple bourbon butter and served with smashed sweet potatoes and vegetable of the day
Grilled Chicken Breast
grilled and topped with bacon shallot demi-glace. served with smashed potatoes and vegetable of the day
Barbeque Baby Back Ribs
a full rack served with sweet potato fries
Cajun Shrimp Pasta
sauteed shrimp, andouille sausage, roasted peppers and linguini in a spicy creole cream sauce
Pacific Rim Pasta
linguini noodles tossed in sweet and spicy Asian sauce with fresh vegetables and choice of chicken or shrimp
Caribbean Jerk Chicken
grilled with mango pineapple salsa, Baxter's rice and vegetable of the day
Carbonara
fettuccini with grilled chicken, bacon and fresh snow peas in a parmesan cream sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon
fresh Canadian salmon, BAP certified for quality and sustainability, grilled to perfection, topped with Baxter's house-made red wine dijon sauce and served with smashed potatoes
Sea Scallops
fresh, sushi-grade jumbo sea scallops, pan-seared to perfection. served with roasted red bliss potatoes and sauteed mushrooms in Baxter's house-made champagne cream sauce
Tilapia
fresh tilapia sauteed to perfection. served with sauteed mushrooms and roasted red bliss potatoes in Baxter's house-made champagne cream sauce
Blackened Mahi Mahi
fresh Mahi Mahi blackened to perfection and topped with our house-made mango salsa and served with Baxter's rice
Almond-Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass
Chilean seabass encrusted with almonds and sauteed to perfection then topped with citrus butter and served with roasted red bliss potatoes
Alaskan Halibut
fresh Alaskan halibut seasoned with Cajun spices and grilled to perfection, finished with a fire-roasted poblano cream sauce. served with chorizo risotto and vegetable of the day
Grilled Ahi Tuna
sashimi grade Ahi Tuna flown in fresh from The Hawaiian Fresh Fish Company grilled to perfection, finished with a sweet soy glaze and served with wasabi smashed potatoes
Chef's Fresh Catch
today's selection of fresh seafood brought in and prepared for your enjoyment — priced as quoted
Farm-Raised Trout
farm-raised trout seasoned with kosher salt & cracked pepper, grilled to perfection and finished with citrus butter, served with Baxter's rice pilaf and vegetable of the day
Fresh Catch
Baxter's Duos
Filet & Scallops
fresh, sushi-grade jumbo sea scallops pan seared and paired with a 30-day aged Certified Angus Beef 6 oz. filet served with a duo of house-made sauces, roasted red bliss potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Filet & Lobster
7 oz. butter-poached lobster tail paired with a 30-day aged Certified Angus Beef 6 oz. filet served with red wine demi-glace and drawn butter, served with roasted red bliss potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Twin Lobster Tails
twin 7 oz. butter-poached lobster tails with drawn butter, served with smashed potatoes and sauteed asparagus
Chef's Special Cut
chef's choice of the finest available cuts of beef, veal or pork prepared for your enjoyment — priced as quoted
Baxter's Prime Bone-In Ribeye
our 20 oz. PRIME bone-in ribeye served with choice of potato and sauteed asparagus
Baxter's KC Strip
12 oz. hand-cut striploin with choice of potato and sauteed asparagus
Baxter's Ribeye
14 oz. hand-cut ribeye served with choice of potato and vegetable of the day. Available Cajun style with our house-made rub
Baxter's Sirloin Steak
10 oz. sirloin with our house-made signature rub served with choice of potato and vegetable of the day accompanied with our Baxter's house-made steak sauce