Horny Toad Entertainment Complex - Lake Ozark - Games Dining Cooncerts

As one of the newest and most rapidly expanding entertainment complexes in the Lake Ozark region, the Horny Toad Entertainment Complex is being thoroughly vetted by locals. Attempting to offer multiple dining options, concerts, and nightclubs under the same roof, the Toad represents a new chapter in business at the Lake. In some areas the Toad seems to be succeeding beyond expectations but in others, buyer be warned.

The Toad has definitely received high marks from the younger set for entertainment options. The dueling piano bar, guest performers, and the nightclub aspect have all been well received. Acts are national - Randy Travis, Steve Martin - and promises live up to the hype.

The restaurants in the complex seem to be another story. While the Toad started out in 1999 as Malari's on the Lake, a fine dining establishment, that restaurant didn't resonate with locals and formats have been lurching along with restaurant names ever since. Several reviews from 2008 indicated that the perfect balance of dycor, meal, and service had not yet been found in the dining arena.

The outdoor sports element of the complex does much better according to reviews. The tiki bar is much loved, and the coup Toad's got by earning the Offshore Super Series National Championship Competition bid was celebrated by all. A waterfront version of a NASCAR-type speed race, the Super Series has been growing in popularity and Toad's is happy to join them.

Future expansions include building out a resort and yacht club, adding more restaurants, and working on additional shore-side play ideas. It's a large and growing complex replacing many old businesses on the 7 mile cove, and the web page speaks in glowing terms of the opportunities for Toad in the area in the years ahead. Despite stumbling blocks, the complex is likely to be a major player in the region for some time.