Celebrate the 4th of July Cajun Style!!

Come celebrate the 4th of July with the Lake of the Ozarks' Favorite Cajun Restaurant, Shorty Pants Lounge!!

Creole cuisine may seem far from your typical July 4th cookout, but if you are looking for some explosive flavors, Shorty Pants will serve up some great food for your family and friends.  Shorty Pants menu is straight out of  New Orleans and features rubs and spices direct from Louisiana.   Here is a sampling of our Cajun Menu and some of the entree's you can choose from.


Ahi Tuna Salad - 8 oz. Sashimi Grade tuna filet sesame seed encrusted and cooked to your liking.  Served over a spring mix, feta chees, cherry tomatoes and served with house remoulade dressing.



Blackened Creole Chicken - Blackened Chicken with sauteeed peppers and onions topped with shredded Pepper Jack cheese served on a toasted kaiser bun.

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



Shrimp & Grits - Large shrimp sauteed with andouille sausage, onions and mushrooms, served over our homemade cheddar cheese and jalapeno grits.



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

Cajun Twiced Baked Potato - A huge potato boat filled with minced jalapenos, green peppers, onion and andouille sausage, topped with cheddar and broiled to perfection!

Crab Cake Pasta - Two delicious handmade shrimp and lump blue crab cakes are placed on a bed of angel hair pasta with delicious seafood cream sauce.




Shorty Pants will also have two Great LIVE Bands to celebrate July 4th weekend!!!

Friday night (6/29)  Dog House Daddies at 7p.
Saturday night(6/30) Art Bentley starting at 7p.


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Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am!

Shorty Pants Lounge Catering to your Guests!!

Let Shorty Pants Lounge bring the party to you!  We have a wide variety of catering options for you to choose from for your next event.

Your event will be a hit with our beverage service and hors d'oeuveres selection. Whether you desire an Open Bar or Cash Bar service for your guests, Shorty Pants can accommodate your needs.  Open Bar includes House brand bourbon, scotch, gin, rum, vodka and wine along with Anheuser Busch products (unless otherwise specified).  Cash bar is also available with standard minimums, set up and bartender fees.  Every party needs a Pre-party warm up and our large selection of hors d'oeuveres will hit the spot.  We offer choices like Baked Ziti, Crab & Artichoke Dip, Magno Bourbon meatballs and Peel & Eat Shrimp that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Our  Award winning BBQ is always a great choice for any event and can be served Ala Carte to satisfy every guest. Choose from our smoked brisket, pulled pork, smoked sausage or our famous baby back ribs.  All of our smoked meats come with a Hybrid BBQ flavor which combines the unique style and taste of BBQ from Kansas City, St Louis, Memphis and Deep South.

Shorty Pants Catering also has a great selection of Classic Main Courses and side dishes to choose from for you Lunch or Dinner event. You can pick from your favorite assortment to fit your personal taste and budget.  If you're not sure which combination works best, Dog Days offers complete selections like Little Italy Buffet, Cajun Feast, Traditional Buffet, or BBQ Ribs and Chicken.

Check out our Catering Menu for a sampling of the items we have to offer.  If you are looking for something special, our experienced staff will work with you to help you personalize your event.  We will gladly customize a menu for your breakfast, dinner, reception, party or seminar break! 

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Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am!

All New Shorty Pants Lake of the Ozarks Blog!

Shorty Pants Lounge welcomes you to our new Blog!

 Follow our Blog to hear everything that is happening at the hottest waterfront bar at Lake of the Ozarks.  We will be talking about our food, drinks, parties, and special events throughout the summer to keep you in touch with what is going on at the Lake.  

The favorite Cajun Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks is ready for the 2012 season!  We’ll be serving up some of the finest authentic Creole cuisine from our menu straight out of New Orleans.  

Our Cajun entrées feature rubs and spices direct from Louisiana. Our World Famous Crab Cakes are always a favorite, but Gumbo, Crawfish Etoufee, Shrimp and Catfish are also some of the mouth watering choices on our full menu.  Shorty Pants also offers signature sandwiches and wraps and a kid’s menu for the little guys.

On a sunny afternoon, you can sit outside on our huge waterfront deck and enjoy a lake view or sit by our outdoor fireplace on a cool evening.   We have a great outside Tiki Bar that will add to your fun while you sip one of our legendary cocktails, muddled Mojitos or a Cajun Bloody Mary! 

Many thanks to all who helped make our 2012 White Party the place to be!!  DJ JayE rocked the house, the drinks were flowing BIG TIME, and the crowd was something to see.  See you all next year!!

Shorty Pants Lounge was also voted #1 Full Service Dock for 2010 and 2011!  We offer 87 octane, 93 octane and diesel.  Plus, we also have a full c-store that has all your party and boating!!

We are located at the 21MM by water or Hwy 54 to KK and right on 3 Seasons Road by land.

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