We offer a variety of tastes at Shorty Pants Lounge, but the highlight of our extensive menu is the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks. With delicious dishes inspired by classic Louisiana recipes, you'll think you've bypassed mid-Missouri altogether and ended up in New Orleans!
Cajun Inspired Cooking
The French-speaking Acadian people that made their homes in New Orleans years ago came up with some amazing dishes that have stood the test of time and are now considered classics. They took ingredients that were easy to find in the area and created unbelievable flavors that make a mouth water.
Some of the staple items used in Cajun cooking include: rice, sausages, seafood, and vegetables. All of those are present in the dishes you may order at our waterfront Lake of the Ozarks restaurant, paired with rubs and spices direct from Louisiana, just like you'd find in the French Quarter. You will find selections with a Creole influence throughout our menu, but our Bourbon Street Eats section is completely filled with it.
BOURBON STREET EATS
Each one of these magnificent Cajun dishes is served with a garden salad or mini Caesar salad and your choice of French bread or cornbread.
SHRIMP N GRITS
Large shrimp sauteed with Andouille sausage, hickory-smoked bacon, onions, and mushrooms, served over our homemade cheddar cheese & jalapeno grits.
CAJUN ALFREDO
A mildly spiced Alfredo tossed with fresh fettuccine noodles. You may order it with chicken, shrimp, or a combination of both.
CRAB CAKE PASTA
Two delicious handmade shrimp and lump Blue crab cakes are placed on a bed of fresh fettuccine with our delicious seafood cream sauce.
VOODOO CHICKEN
A spicy Marinara blackened chicken breast is placed over a bed of sauteed onions, peppers, and rice.
JAMBALAYA
A Louisiana rice-based dish, steeped in rich and subtle spices along with Andouille sausage, smoked chicken, and shrimp. For a little extra, try it dirty!
SMOTHERED CATFISH
A fried or blackened catfish filet served on a bed of rice, smothered in our Crawfish Etouffee.
CHICKEN NEW ORLEANS
A Blackened chicken breast sauteed with a trio of bell peppers, paired with a kickin' Cajun cream sauce and served over rice.
RED BEANS N RICE
This classic dish is seasoned to perfection and served with a link of Andouille sausage.
CRAWFISH-N-SHRIMP ETOUFFEE
Crawfish & shrimp smothered in a rich creamy etouffee sauce with creole vegetables, served with rice.
EAST STREET TRIO
You will love this sweet and spicy blush cream sauce with Andouille sausage, shrimp, and tender chicken, served over fettuccine.
NEW ORLEANS MEDLEY
A plateful of our signature entrees: creamy Crawfish Etouffee, rich Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, and a half link of our Andouille sausage.
Comfortable Dining, Inside & Out
The lakefront deck is still open this time of year so that you can enjoy your Cajun creations outside on the nicest of fall days. When the weather gets a little chilly, we've got an outdoor area complete with a cozy fireplace to fight that chill. There's even a TV next to the fireplace in case there's a good game on you don't want to miss.
On those days when it's just too cold or rainy to truly enjoy your meal outdoors, our indoor dining room has a fully stocked bar and plenty of seating to accommodate groups of every size. While you're in there, pick up an awesome Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina sweatshirt for the walk back to your car or boat!
Our season's not over yet, so make sure to head on over to the best waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and order up some of our tasty Cajun food while you still can. You're definitely going to want to get your fill over the next couple of months so that you can make it through the winter until next season!
There are still tons of fun things going on in the lake area after Labor Day, and you can be close to all of them when you stay in the best vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks. The scenery surrounding the lake is absolutely breathtaking in the fall, and the awesome events happening will make you want to be here. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina gathered some information on many of the reasons why you'll want to reserve your stay in our rental houses this season before someone else does.
Fun Lake Area Events
Shorty Pants Lounge and Marina, as well as many other waterfront attractions, are still open this time of year, and everything seems to be a little less crowded than mid-summer. Visiting the area during the following annual events just adds to the fun.
Lake of the Ozarks Air Show - Sept 23
Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport
A day filled with exciting acts both on the ground and in the air. At one point, hundreds of ping pong balls will be released from an airplane and children are invited to race onto the field and grab them for prizes! An entertaining day for the whole family. A rain date is set for Sept. 24.
Fall Big Bass Bash - Oct. 7-8
Lake Wide
An annual fishing tournament for amateur anglers with huge prize money up for grabs - over $220,000! It's a great chance to pick up some awesome prize money for enjoying a relaxing lake activity. You can stock up on your daily boating necessities at Shorty Pants Marina each day before you head out to compete.
18th Annual Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament - Oct. 11
The Oaks at Tan-Tar-A Resort
We are proud every year to be a part of this benefit golf tournament, and we hope that you decide to form a team and join us! All proceeds benefit many wonderful local organizations. There will be a shotgun start, cash prizes and 18-hole proxies, silent and live actions, box lunch provided by Mexicali Blues, and dinner and awards at our sister waterfront restaurant, Dog Days Bar & Grill. You can download a sign-up sheet on our website.
32nd Annual Fall Harbor Hop - Oct. 14
Lake Wide
Another fall event we look forward to every year! Shorty Pants Marina will be one of the many stops that you can cruise to by boat and pick up a card for your poker hand. A $20 donation allows you to collect your 7 cards from any of the stops on the list, and lots of great prizes will be given out once it's all over.
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Fall Festivals & Pumpkin Patches
Pumpkins, hay bales, and apple cider... oh my! There are some great pumpkin patches to visit while you're in the lake area, as well as many incredible fall festivals that are well worth checking out.
Pumkin Chunkin' Palooza - Sept. 30
Ozarks Amphitheater
A family friendly Fall festival event from 10 am - 6 pm to celebrate the season. Admission fees will be charged, with proceeds benefiting lake area organizations. The main attraction is the giant trebuchet that will launch pumpkins high into the air. There will also be face painting, a petting zoo, pony rides, bounce houses, a corn crib pit, on-site pumpkin decorating, and more. Live music will be performed by the I-Berrys and the Norman Jackson Band.
Thunder Mountain Fall Festival - Daily in October
Bridal Cave & Thunder Mountain Park, Camdenton
This already beautiful scenic attraction will be all dressed up for fall every day in October. In addition to the nature trails and cave tour, this month they have added: Face Painting, Duck Races, Jumbo Tic-Tac-Toe, Corn Crib, Hay Bale Maze, Hay Bale Mountain, Fire Pits, and hundreds of pumpkins and fall decorations. On the weekends there will also be live entertainment and demonstrations like sarsaparilla making and pumpkin painting.
More Festivals:
- 32nd Annual Turkey Festival - Sept. 30
Downtown Eldon
- 38th Annual Olde Tyme Apple Festival - Oct. 7
Downtown Versailles
- 17th Annual Osage Beach Fall Festival - Oct. 14
Osage Beach City Park
- Apple Butter Days & Fall Festival - Oct 20-21
Camden County Museum, Linn Creek
The Cave Pumpkin Patch
123 Swinging Bridge Road
Brumley, MO 65017
This family owned and operated pumpkin patch is open Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 am - 5 pm. The $6 admission fee for anyone over age 2 gives you access to tons of fun: Cave Tour, Corn Crib, Mini Golf, Duck Race, Water Balloon Sling Shot, Sand Box, Barrel Train, Bounce House, Hay Ride, Hay Bale Maze, and lots more. You'll also be able to purchase a pumpkin to take home, and even paint it while you're there if you like.
MECCA Family Farm
425 Delmar
Roach, MO 65787
Open Saturdays and Sundays in October from 10 am - 5 pm, the MECCA Family Farm has a Corn Crib, a 150-ft Big Slide, Face Painting, Petting Zoo, Hay Rides, a 3-Acres Maize Walk, and lots of gorgeous scenic photo opportunities. You get access to all of that for the $5 admission price. You will also be able to pick and purchase your own pumpkin from the patch, and there are favorite fall flavors to buy like caramel apples, kettle corn, and more.
Stay In Our Vacation Rental Houses
Don't cram yourself into a small hotel room. Shorty Pants Lounge has two of the best vacation rental houses at the Lake of the Ozarks available to you year-round. They're each just a short walk from both the restaurant and marina, have an amazing lake view, and offer all the comforts of home for groups both large and small. There will still be many lovely days and nights to sit out on the porches, and when the seasonal chill gets to be a little too much, you can still enjoy the awesome view from indoors! (Or over here at the restaurant with us! We're seriously within walking distance.)
The Glass House offers 1500 square feet of living space and can easily house up to 8 guests, the Red House boasts 3,400 square feet of living space and can sleep up to 16. Plenty of room to bring the whole family or a large group of friends for a relaxing fall stay at the lake. You can check the availability of the dates that you'd like to stay at www.ShortyPantsLounge.com.
Once all of those awesome events are over and done with, there will be the Lake Stock Fall Crawl to look forward to, soon followed by holiday shopping trips, including Black Friday weekend! Start thinking about when you'd like to reserve the rental houses at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant and marina, then get those dates booked first before someone else beats you to it!
It's time once again for the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest! (Literally, as this blog posts, it has begun!) The lake area is the perfect place to invite hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts because the gorgeous scenery surrounding us was made for long rides, and there are tons of great places to visit during those rides, like our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant. Plan to be seeing a lot of riders on the road over the next few days, and plan to join quite a few of them right here at Shorty Pants Lounge.
Bikefest 2017
This year's 11th annual event will be taking place Wednesday-Sunday, September 13-17. Not only will those scenic rides that we mentioned earlier be waiting for everyone, but also all kinds of fun all over the lake area. Expect to experience: concerts, extreme motocross, contests, giveaways, bike builders, vendor villages, and so much more!
Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson will be an important meeting spot for riders all week long. Not only do they have those unbelievable bikes to check out, but they'll also feature a live concert stage, food tent, and 3 bars hosted by our sister restaurant, Dog Days Bar & Grill. This year's musical lineup includes:
- Thursday, 9/14: Mercer & Johnson, 3-7 pm
- Friday, 9/15: Mercer & Johnson, 11 am - 3 pm
- Saturday, 9/16: Boomchux, 11 am - 3 pm & Phat Mike, 3-7 pm
- Sunday, 9/17: Baub Eis Band, 11:30 am - 3:30 pm
Passport Ride
Not only will you want to stop by the Harley-Davidson store during the week for all the fun we just listed, but that's where you'll turn in completed passports for your chance to win a brand new 2015 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide Motorcycle. The Passport Ride is made up of 24 stops at different locations around the lake area. Complete your passport by getting a stamp at each one.
You can purchase your passport for a $20 donation at any of the participating stops, including Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. We'll even let you purchase more than one passport if you like! As long as you get your completed passports turned in to the "Official Passport Booth" at Lake of the Ozarks Harley-Davidson before 3 pm on Sunday, September 17, that awesome bike could be yours! For a complete list of passport stops, hours for the passport booth, and tons of other Bikefest details, visit www.LakeBikefest.com.
Plan a Shorty Pants Pit Stop!
Our Lake of the Ozarks Cajun restaurant is a great place to stop for lunch, dinner, or even a leisurely waterfront break before getting back on your motorcycle. There's an amazing lake view to enjoy while you re-fuel your body with one of our many delicious menu items, and on Saturday night we'll have the always-incredible Noe Palma on stage for your listening pleasure.
If you need a break from the sun, we've got lots of room in our indoor, smoke-free dining area, and if the weather gets a bit chilly in the evening, you can also sit outside next to the fireplace. Shorty Pants Marina is just a short walk down the dock in case you need to stock up on anything, like snacks, drinks, ice, sunglasses, cigarettes, souvenirs, etc... We open daily at 11 am, seven days a week, so you can join us anytime during the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, plus later if you decide to stay a while longer! Ride safely, and have a great time here at the lake!
If you love golf and you love beer, you're in luck, because this tournament has both! We're just over a month away from the Annual Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, but it's not too early to get your team signed up for this always awesome event. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina has all the details you need in today's blog to take part in this day full of fun and prizes.
The Tournament
Your favorite Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is always excited about sponsoring the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament every year, as well as participating in it ourselves! This event raises money for some wonderful local organizations, including Lamb House, Kid's Harbor, Kiwanis Club, and CADV. The tourney takes place at the Oaks at Tan-Tar-Resort in Osage Beach.
Registration begins at 10:00 am, and there will be a shotgun start at 11:00 am. Cash prizes and 18-hole proxies are up for grabs. Mexicali Blues is providing a box lunch to everyone playing that day. After the tournament, everyone will head to dinner and the awards ceremony at Dog Days Bar & Grill, where both silent and live auction items can be bid on.
The Teams
There are 3 options for anyone wanting to sign their team up for the golf tournament, or if you or your business would like to sponsor a hole but aren't interested in playing, we've got an option for you too!
PAR - $100
includes:
-Hole sponsor sign
-Dinner
TEAM - $340
includes:
-4 players in tournament
-Box lunch
-Dinner
BIRDIE - $415
includes:
-4 players in tournament
-Hole sponsor sign
-Listing in brochure
-Box lunch
-Dinner
EAGLE - $1,000
includes:
-4 players in tournament
-Mention in all radio ads
-Hole sponsor sign
-Banner on putting green or driving range
-Listing in brochure
-Recognition/Banner at silent auction & awards
-Box lunch
-Dinner
All you have to do is download the flyer from the Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina website, then either drop it off at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse with your check made payable to "Bogeys & Beer," or drop both in the mail to:
Wobbly Boots Roadhouse
4717 Osage Beach Parkway
Osage Beach, MO 65065
Sign Up NOW!
What are you waiting for? Labor Day is over and things are slowing down, unless of course you're getting ready for the Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, or the Fall Harbor Hop, or... who are we kidding? There's still plenty of fun going on here at the lake. Still, that's no excuse for not getting your team signed up early for the Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament! If you've attended before, you know it's the most fun benefit tournament out there. If you haven't, well, you're in for a happy surprise when you join Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina on the course this year.
