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National Seafood Month At Backwater Jack's

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October is National Seafood Month! At Lake of the Ozarks' favorite waterfront bar and grill , we have a large selection of different seafood options. Whether you are looking for appetizers to share or a delicious sandwich for yourself, Backwater Jack's has it all. Check out these tasty seafood treats you can enjoy on your next visit to the best waterfront bar and grill at the Lake of the Ozarks . Appetizers  Snow Crab Clusters - Nothing but the freshest snow crab clusters! Boiled hot and served with a tub of butter.  Colossal Crab Rangoon - Four oversized wontons stuffed with Jack's own crab cream cheese mix. Fried to a golden brown and served with our homemade apricot sauce.  Backwater's Buffalo Shrimp - Ten butterflied shrimp breaded and served with a side of Jack's hot sauce.  Raw Oysters on the Half Shell - Served with fresh- cut lemons and cocktail sauce.  Jack's Baked Nachos - A pile of tortilla chips topped with tomatoes, black olives an...

13 Things You Didn't Know About Crabs

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Mmm... Who's craving crab?! When you've got a craving to satisfy, Backwater Jack's is the place to go! Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill is home to the LARGEST Crab Rangoon at the Lake of the Ozarks. You know you love it... but how much do you know about the delectable ingredients? Here are some crazy facts about crabs. 1. There are over 6,000 species of crabs. 2. A group of crabs is called a cast. 3. If a crab loses a claw, a new one will grow in its place. 4. The hard shell covering a crab's body is called the "carapace." 5. Crabs can walk in any direction, but they tend to move sideways if they are in a hurry. 6. Humans eat approximately 1.5 million tons of crab every year. 7. Crabs have compound eyes that consist of hundreds of little lenses. 8. Female crabs produce well over 1,000 eggs at a time. 9. Crabs communicate by making drumming and clapping sounds with their claws. 10. A crab's teeth are located in its stomach. ...