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    American Dive Bar

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    Perched at Top of the Rock with a patio that faces the lake just as the sun drops behind the Ozark hills, this casual bar and grill makes it easy to stay for one more round. The kitchen borrows a few dishes from the fancier Osage Restaurant next door, so the food punches above the dive-bar vibe. Go at golden hour, find a seat with water in front of you, and order the bourbon Osage Smash while you still can.

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    • Buttermilk fried chicken breast

      “Genny Morris’s buttermilk fried chicken breast is the perfect comfort food meal.”

      417 Magazine
    • Osage smash

      “Sip on an Osage Smash (made with bourbon, lemon juice, orgeat and blackberries) while you’re there and enjoy the view.”

      417 Magazine

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