Holiday Catering at the Lake of the Ozarks

Need a place for your Christmas family gathering or office party? Check out Wobbly Boots Roadhouse in their new location.  

The newly remodeled, smoke free restaurant offers anything you could want! For over 20 years Wobbly Boots' barbecue has been piling up National Awards from the most prestigious barbecue contests around the country, including The American Royal, Memphis in May and The Iowa BarbeQlossal. Since being crowned Grand Champion of the Iowa BarbeQlossal, we have continued to receive national and local awards.

Or if you want a different flavor - don't forget we draw from the collective menus of three different restaurants and can accommodate your group needs. We also offer Lake of the Ozarks Catering if you already have the location but need tasty cuisine for your function.  

Have a great winter and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge next spring for 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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Wobbly Boots BBQ Makes It As Easy As 1, 2, 3...

The colder temps have your favorite place for Creole Food at Lake of the Ozarks closed for the next few months...but our sister restaurant, Wobbly Boots, is still in FULL SWING in their new location!!

The all new Wobbly Boots Roadhouse on Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach, can fit every need for a holiday office party, executive lunch or catering for your big event!  For over 20 years Wobbly Boots' barbecue has been piling up National Awards from the most prestigious barbecue contests around the country, including The American Royal, Memphis in May and The Iowa BarbeQlossal. Since being crowned Grand Champion of the Iowa BarbeQlossal, we have continued to receive national and local awards like the 2010 Wing Ding Championship among others.  

But remember-even though Wobbly Boots is your winter catering headquarters-the menus are endless! You have the disposal of three chefs with infinite wisdom in culinary skills when you choose the Barrett Group of restaurants. We meet your needs no matter what the theme or number.

Have a great winter and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge next spring for 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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Visit Shorty Pants Lounge Before the End of the Month

Don't miss the chance to get your last fix of the the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine this season!  With the cooler temperatures it is the perfect time to enjoy the crisp Ozark air by the fireplace!  Or enjoy the smoke free environment inside.  Shorty Pants will close for the season at the end of November so now is the time!

If you're looking for space for an upcoming meeting, gathering or party give us a call. Family coming in town for Thanksgiving weekend? Shorty Pants Lounge will treat them to a feast - and even do the dishes for you! :)

Keep us in mind for your catering needs through the holiday season.  Be sure to make your arrangements soon, because our schedule is already filling up!! Our menus can accommodate most any taste as well as groups large and small.

Have a great winter and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge next spring for one of 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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Restaurant Hours:  Wednesday - Sunday at 11am

Dog Days Bar & Grill Gets Groovy for the Annual Disco Party

This weekend is the Annual Disco Party at Dog Days and and that means it's time to track down your platform shoes squeeze into your bell bottoms!!  You won't want to miss the BEST PARTY at the Lake of the Ozarks!!

This party will also mark the end of the 2013 Season for Dog Days - so pull together your grooviest outfit and get down for our End of the Season Disco Party!!  They will also have LIVE music by the Ultra Violets!

We hope that you will stop by and see the crew at Dog Days and join them for one last party of the season at Dog Days Bar & Grill!

Have a great weekend and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge for some of 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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Shorty Pants Lounge is Your Favorite Stop for 2013 Fall Harbor Hop

This weekend is the 2013 Annual Fall Harbor Hop at Lake of the Ozarks!

Once again, Shorty Pants Lounge will be participating in the Annual Fall Harbor Hop and we're excited to see all our friends come out for some Lake of the Ozark Hopping!  This event is sponsored by the Lake of the Ozarks Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Marine Dealers Association and waterfront restaurants around the Lake area.

The Harbor Hop is an event where participants will "hop" from various restaurants and marinas to draw playing cards in order to build a winning hand that is eligible for prizes.  People that want to participate can donate $15 per seven-card hand.  You can start your hop anywhere and begin drawing your first card at any of the 40+ sponsoring restaurants and marinas.  For a complete list of restaurants and marinas to choose from, go to www.funlake.com/harborhop

Prize Allocations are as follows:

1st Place - 10%
2nd Place - 9%
3rd Place - 8%
4th Place - 7% each
5th-10th Place - 5 % each
4 Worst Hands - 4% each
Random Drawing for 10 Hands - 2% each
(all ties will share the allocated percentage for the placing)

The Bonus - In addition to the regular prize winners, a section winner will be recognized.  To be eligible to be a section winner, a player must draw all seven cards within one of the four sections listed on www.funlake.com/harborhop/

Have a great weekend and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge for some of 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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The 14th Annual Bogeys & Beer Charity Golf Tournament

Come out and support the Bogeys & Beer Tournament on Tuesday October 8th to help us raise money for our very own Tori Walters.  Due to an unexpected and life threatening illness, Tori had to undergo brain surgery this summer.  This unexpected event caused Tori to incur large medical expenses and miss work for several weeks.  She needs our help and we want to see her get back on her feet!!  Here are the details!

10 a.m. registration 11a.m. shotgun start

The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A resort

Dinner and awards at Dog Days following the Tournament

We are still accepting teams and sponsors. Spots are filling up fast! Call Dog Days (348-9797) or Wobbly Boots (348-2277) for more information.

We hope that you will enjoy  this event 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!!

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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!!

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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

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The 2013 Shorty Pants Bacardi Crawfish Boil

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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The Dog Days Texaco Country Showdown Winner will be Announced this Wednesday!!

It's almost time to name the winner of the Dog Days Bar & Grill Texaco Country Showdown!!  We've seen lots of talent and are excited to name the 2013 Showdown winner this Wednesday night.

The Country Showdown begins each spring with over 450 local artists, like the one we have at Dog Days Bar & Grill and advance local winners to a state competition held at fairs and other venues.  Winners of the state will take the title, $1000 prize and the opportunity to advance to one of the Regional Finals.  The final competition is the televised National Final where the winner receives the Grand Prize of $100,000 and the title of "Best New Act in Country Music."

Be sure to cheer the contestants on this Wednesday, August 7th at 8:00 at Dog Days Bar & Grill. 

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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The 2013 Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will Take Place this Weekend!!

The Rubber Ducks will soon be falling from the sky - the 5th Annual Great Bagnell Dam Duck Drop will be held on August 3rd at the Historic Bagnell Dam.  Here is a short summary of the days events!!

• The day will kick off with a 5K Run and Waddle Walk. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and the race starts at 8 a.m. Registration is $25 and children under 12 are free. Each entry will receive an event T-shirt.
• The Fun Zone will open at 10 a.m. just below the Bagnell Dam - you will find games and prizes, bounce houses, face painting live music, great food and more!!
• The Duck Drop will begin at noon. If you do not have your ticket for a chance at $5000 yet, you will have an opportunity to purchase one the day of the event for $5 - but all sales will end at 11 a.m.

Bring the kids out for a great day of fun and get your ticket for a chance at the Grand Prize of $5000!!  We hope that you will support this unique charity event!  Go to www.greatdamduckdrop.com for more information!

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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Shorty Pants is the Perfect Laid Back Luxury Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks!!

Shorty Pants Lounge offers the best Cajun Food at Lake of the Ozarks!!  For nine years, they have been serving up the finest cuisine in a laid back luxury atmosphere on the 21 mm of Lake of the Ozarks.

Shorty Pants has something for everyone - whether you are stopping in for a one of our legendary cocktails, a romantic dinner or taking the entire family out for a meal!! We have a full menu of cajun entrees, traditional entrees, appetizers and a full menu for the kids!! Sit inside, outside by the fireplace, or on our huge waterfront deck to enjoy live music and a great atmosphere. Our restaurant is “Smoke-Free” inside and offers plenty of seating outside. Catch all your sports in the outdoor lounge or inside.

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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AquaPalooza is the THE Ultimate Summer Boating Event

AquaPalooza, the THE Ultimate summer boating event at Lake of the Ozarks is coming up on July 20th at Dog Days Bar & Grill!!  So mark your calendar now for the largest on water concert at the Lake of the Ozarks!

Dog Days Bar & Grill will feature 4 great bands for the event...

• The Devonshires
• Nic Cowan
• Rock Paper Scissors
• Brian Collins Band

The Lake Ozark Marine Dealers Association, MarineMax  and Dog Days Bar & Grill invite ALL boaters to gather on land and in the water at Dog Days Bar & Grill 19mm for an afternoon filled with boating, family, friends, and a free live concert with three bands.

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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