One of Shell Knob's best kept secrets, due to it's out of the way location, is a favorite spot I enjoy taking clients.
It's called Icy Mae's - don't ask me why - the owners are Mike and Vickie Mertens. Icy Mae's is located on the third floor of the main building in Timberock Village, and serves some of the best food available in the Ozarks.
Most of Shell Knob is laid back casual..... no dress code - after all, this IS the Ozarks, right? So this restaurant sits over the dental, attorney and a home health care offices. Once inside, first time diners look surprised at the pleasant decor and great views of Table Rock Lake from a wall of windows.
Their eyes widen seeing the menu offers much more than burgers and fries, which makes decisions on ordering extremely difficult.
Mike opens at 7 a.m. for local businessmen and visiting anglers.
How about some Belgian Waffles, Austrian Crepes, Quiche or Seven Cheese Strata? Basics are also offered: BRITTANY SPHERES (2 eggs, sausage patties, etc) or THREE SMILES FOR SISTER SARA (3 Smiling Cakes & Sausage). In other words, name your favorite breakfast, and it is yours. Newbies should be warned about the Biscuits & Gravy however; serving portions tend to be large. It is a rare diner who can finish a full order - priced at only $3.25
A Shell Knob lunch at Icy Mae's should be considered a main meal by customers. The Chicken Walnut Salad, served in a sweet coconut dressing with fruit garnish has chunks of chicken breast (a big favorite in my office) for only $6.25. What might normally be called a Club Sandwich, is labeled FLEX AND BONES, and challenges most eaters who try to look in control while getting their mouth around something 3 inches high.
There are at least 14 menu choices for lunch, without throwing in the breakfast menu, also continued to be offered. The bad news? The restaurant is only open until 2 p.m.
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