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Grassroots Garden Lounge is an upscale cocktail bar and lounge in historic downtown Smithville, Missouri, opened in summer 2024 by Brian and Jacquie Hove (the owners of KoZak’s Laketown Grill). It redefines upscale dining and craft cocktails in the Northland with a sophisticated yet welcoming atmosphere in a beautifully restored historic setting.
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Description
Grassroots Garden Lounge occupies a prime spot in historic downtown Smithville. Opened by the same husband-and-wife team behind the popular KoZak’s Laketown Grill, it brings a sophisticated, “come-as-you-are” upscale cocktail and dining experience to the Northland. The space features a beautifully restored historic setting with an emphasis on craft cocktails, shareable plates, and a refined yet relaxed atmosphere that has quickly made it a destination for locals and visitors seeking something elevated in the area.
Ownership and history
Brian and Jacquie Hove (owners of KoZak’s Laketown Grill since 2013) expanded their family’s presence in Smithville with Grassroots Garden Lounge, which opened in summer 2024 at 116 N Bridge Street in the historic downtown. The concept was designed to “redefine upscale dining and craft cocktails in historic Smithville,” building on the success and local following of their original restaurant while offering a more sophisticated evening experience.
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