The 13th Annual Wing Ding Competition is Almost Here!!

It's time for the 13th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Wing Ding and our very own sister restaurant, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, will be competing for the title of the BEST WINGS!!!  

The Wing Ding is a charitable event that benefits the United Cerebral Palsy Heartland through a local restaurant competition for the title of BEST WINGS!! Although the competition is very friendly, it is highly sought after by all the Lake Area chefs, so they bring only their very best to the competition!  This Thursday night from 5-7pm you can help support a great cause and have all-you-can-eat wings and 2 drinks for only $12.50 per person in advance (or $15 at the door)!!

Come out Thursday night and purchase your ticket to help raise money for the UCP AND enjoy all you can eat wings and 2 drinks.  Be sure to visit the Wobbly Boots booth and get some of the best wings at Lake of the Ozarks!!
Below are the details of the event.

WHAT: 13th Annual Wing Ding
WHEN: Sept 26th 5-7pm
WHERE: Lodge of the Four Seasons Exhibition Hall

For more information call 573.480.3637.
Proceeds benefit United Cerebral Palsy Heartland
For more information on UCP, please visit www.ucpheartland.org

Kid Friendly Fun at Lake of the Ozarks!!

Lake of the Ozarks is a great place for Family Friendly Fall Events!! 

Many people assume the passing of Labor Day means there is nothing to do at Lake of the Ozarks!  The Lake Area offers great Fall events and now is a great time to bring the entire family to Lake of the Ozarks.  

Here are just a few of the upcoming events that are sure to bring a smile to the your family's face!

• Sept 21st - Lake of the Ozarks Air Show - Camdenton Memorial Airport
• Sept 28th - Eldon Turkey Festival - Eldon, MO
• Oct 1st - Totes for Ta Tas - Resort at Port Arrowhead
• Oct 2nd - CADV Luncheon - Lodge of the Four Seasons
• Oct 5th - Apple Festival - downtown Versailles, MO
• Oct 11th - Apple Butter Days - Camden County Museum Linn Creek, MO
• Oct 12th - The 27th Annual Fall Harbor Hop - Lake Area
• Oct 12th - Relay for Life - Camdenton High School Football Field
• Oct 25th - Ha Ha Haunt at Ha Ha Tonka - Camdenton, MO
• Oct 26th - Halloween on the Strip
• Oct 31st - Trick or Treat off the Street - Osage Beach Premium Outlet
• Oct 31st - Walk on Rocks at HyVee Parking Lot in Osage Beach, MO

We hope that you will enjoy all these events and when you are tuckered out and ready for some great food - be sure to come by Shorty Pants Lounge, the Best Creole Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks!!

Shorty pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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What's Cookin at the Lake's #1 Creole Restaurant???

The Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant is Shorty Pants Lounge.  We offer authentic creole cuisine at the water’s edge. With a menu that is straight out of New Orleans featuring rubs and spices direct from Louisiana, you just might think you are eating in the French Quarter and not central Missouri!! 

Here are a few of our FAVORITE Menu Items...

Crab Cakes - Two handmade shrimp and lump blue crab meat cakes rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and topped with shrimp in our seafood cream sauce.


Sweet Bourbon Carrots - Sliced carrots sauteed with brown sugar, honey, pecans, and smooth Kentucky Bourbon.

Blackened Creole Chicken - Blackened Chicken with sauteed peppers and onions topped with shredded Pepper Jack Cheese served on a toasted Kaiser Bun!


Filet Oscar - Certified Angus tenderloin topped with lump crab meat, asparagus and our famous seafood  creme sauce.

We also feature Gumbo, Crawfish Étoufée, Shrimp, Catfish, as well as more traditional fare such as mouthwatering steaks and award winning baby back ribs. 

Shorty Pants has signature sandwiches and wraps like the Steak ‘n Cheese sub or the Asiago Chicken sandwich. We also have a kid’s menu for the little ones.  Visit the Outside Tiki Bar, adding more fun to the Shorty Pants experience!

Dine at the water’s edge at the Lake’s #1 Creole Cuisine on the water. Shorty Pants Lounge, a luxury, laid back, lake experience.

Shorty pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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The Lake Bikefest is coming to Shorty Pants!!

The Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest is just around the corner and motorcycle enthusiasts will be flooding into the Lake Area for one of the BEST events at the Lake!!

Mark you calendar for September 12-15 for the 7th annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest!!  Wobbly Boots, Shorty Pants and Dog Days will be official passport stops that will offer you the chance for the Grand Prize drawing.  Wobbly Boots and Dog Days will also have the BEST vendor villages , bike builders, contests and so much more!!

Don't miss this great event!!  Whether you come by bike, by vehicle or by boat - everyone is welcome to be a part of this fun event.

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Labor Day Weekend at Shorty Pants Lounge!!

Shorty Pants Lounge is gearing up for Labor Day Weekend... and we hope that you will come out and enjoy the Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant!  The Tiki Bar will be open and stock with all your favorite drinks or you can come on inside and enjoy our smoke-free dining area. Sit inside, outside by the fireplace, or on our huge waterfront deck to enjoy live music and a great atmosphere.

Here is the Shorty Pants Lounge Live Music Schedule for Labor Day Weekend!!

• Friday, August 30th - Brian Collins Band - 7p
• Saturday, August 31st - Brian Collins Band - 7p
• Sunday,  Septemeber 1st - Brian Collins Band - 7p

Have a Happy and Safe Labor Day Weekend - The Shorty Pants Crew would love to see you - so be sure to stop by for the Lake of the Ozarks FAVORITE WATERFRONT CAJUN Restaurant!!!

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Drink Recipes from the Lake's Favorite Restaurants!!

The Barrett Restaurant Group offers your favorite dining establishments at Lake of the Ozarks - Shorty Pants Lounge, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and Dog Days Bar & Grill!!  They also offer some of the best drinks at the Lake and want to share their recipes with YOU!!!

Wobbly Boots Manhattan
100% Moonshine Corned Whiskey
Equal Parts Sweet & Dry Vermouth and Blood Orange Bitters

Dog Days Walker
Mix two ounces of premium Jeremiah Weed
Top with cranberry juice
Splash of Water to taste

Rainbow Red Hurricane
Mix one ounce of each:  Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, Apple Pucker Schnapps and Watermelon Pucker Schnapps.
Add two ounces of each:  orange juice, cranberry juice and pineapple juice.
Served tall.

We offer a wide variety of signature drinks at all three of our establishments - The Shorty Pants Crew would love to see you - so be sure to stop by for the Lake of the Ozarks FAVORITE WATERFRONT CAJUN Restaurant!!!

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Check out Shorty Pants LIVE MUSIC Schedule through Labor Day Weekend!!

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant, has a great LIVE MUSIC schedule through Labor Day Weekend!! You can sit inside, outside by the fireplace, or on our huge waterfront deck to enjoy live music and a great atmosphere.  Enjoy our  legendary cocktails, muddled Mojitos and Cajun Bloody Mary’s along with our Cajun cuisine!!  Our restaurant is “Smoke-Free” inside with plenty of seating outside.

Check out the Shorty Pants Live Music Schedule and make plans to come out and enjoy the laid back atmosphere with the Shorty Pants Crew!!

• Aug 23 - Brothers Roberson 7pm
• Aug 24 - Art Bentley 7pm
• Aug 30 - Brian Collins Band
• Aug 31 - Gareth Asher & Davin McCoy 7pm
• Sept 1 - Gareth Asher & Davin McCoy

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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