Your Lake of the Ozarks 4th of July Headquarters - Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!

The 4th of July at the Lake of the Ozarks falls on a Thursday this year, making it convenient for you to plan an extended holiday weekend! Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach is an excellent place to begin that holiday and, as a matter of fact, a pretty great place to spend the bulk of it. 

There are quite a few reasons why our Cajun waterfront restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks should be your Independence Day headquarters. With amazing live music, fantastic food and drinks, a gorgeous lake view, and a terrific gas dock and C-store, you really don't need to go anyplace else! 

The Best Live Music
The best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks can be found on the Shorty Pants' stage all summer long. Just in case you're lucky enough to get the entire week off for the 4th of July, our Tuesday music is included below as well. (Maybe that's just the excuse you need to take off work early!) Music begins at 6:00 pm on Tuesdays and 7:00 pm on the weekends.  

Tuesday, July 2

Steven Moore

Thursday, July 4
Steven Hunt

Friday, July 5

Art Bentley

Saturday, July 6

Steven Moore

The Best Menu
Most people head to Shorty Pants Lounge for the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks. Our recipes feature rubs and spices direct from Louisiana and our authentic Creole dishes will have you thinking you missed the lake area and ended up in New Orleans! We've got Gumbo, Jambalaya, Crawfish Etouffee, Po Boys, our World Famous Crab Cakes, and a whole lot more.  

Our extensive menu goes far beyond that though. In addition to our culinary Creole creations, you'll find lots of other taste-tempting options as well. These include specialty burgers, Ahi tuna, savory salads, steaks, chicken sandwiches, wraps, and so much more.

Don't forget about the drinks too. From those frozen favorites you simply can't resist when you're at the Lake of the Ozarks to New Orleans-inspired cocktails like our Cajun Bloody Marys and a long list of Hurricanes, your thirst will be quenched in the most delicious way possible! The fully stocked bars also offer a wonderful wine selection and all kinds of ice-cold, refreshing beer varieties.  

The Best Gas Dock & Marina
A very short walk down our dock takes you to the best gas dock & marina at the Lake of the Ozarks, complete with a C-store filled with everything you need for an exciting day out on the lake. Our full-service gas dock pumps 87 Octane, 93 Octane, and Diesel fuel. There are lounge chairs and picnic tables outside for you to take a break in while you're here, and inside, the C-store has a little bit of everything. 

You'll find boating supplies, ice, soft drinks, package liquor, snacks, sunglasses, sunscreen, cool Shorty Pants gear, and a LOT more. Inside we also house the cleanest restrooms at the lake, making us an even more perfect pit stop while you're out and about cruising the water. 

If you're looking for a place to park your boat or jet ski while you're in town, Shorty Pants Marina has 35 covered slips that can be rented, available in sizes 14x36 up to 20x56, plus some PWC slip rentals too. If you are interested, please call 573-302-1004 for more details and to check availability. Amenities for our marina guests include: 

• showers
• washer/dryer
• free WiFi
• free electric
• free ice
• gas discounts
• gated parking

Stick Around After the Holiday
You may want to stick around after the long 4th of July holiday weekend because on Tuesday, July 9, we're hosting our Annual Crawfish Boil Anniversary Party. The celebration begins at 6:00 pm with a one-night-only, all-you-can-eat crawfish boil for just $20 per person! Enjoy all the crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes that your heart desires (or your stomach can hold. Whichever comes first!) 

The talented Travis Marvin will be taking our anniversary stage again this year. He's become a local favorite and easily wins over every crowd that he performs for. He puts on an entertaining, high-energy, charismatic, and powerful performance that shouldn't be missed.

We're looking forward to seeing you over the 4th of July holiday at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina and hopefully, many times after that for the rest of the season. We're open 7 days a week at 11:00 am spring-fall and we're looking forward to seeing a lot of you!  

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Join Us for Our Annual Crawfish Boil Anniversary Party!

We're getting ready to celebrate another year of the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks and you're invited! The more the merrier whenever we throw a party at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. In addition to our regularly offered delicious dishes, we're adding a very special crawfish boil to the menu. 

A Tasty Anniversary Party
Mark your calendars and start working up an appetite for Shorty Pants' annual all-American Crawfish Boil Anniversary Party. It's happening on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, beginning at 6:00 pm.  

This All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Boil is our way of saying thank you to all of the incredible customers that keep coming back to us year after year. This awesome evening of crawfish, shrimp, andouille sausage, corn, and potatoes is just $20 per person. 

We'll be offering some great specials on our famous Hurricanes as well all evening long to quench your Cajun thirst. Join us to enjoy this tasty all-you-can-eat dinner, that fantastic view, and a night filled with great live music. 

Awesome Entertainment
Once again this year, adding the soundtrack to our anniversary party will be the talented Travis Marvin. He's a Kansas native that has been rocking the region for nearly a decade. His life perspective and passion for country music is evident in every performance. Marvin's show is a high-energy, charismatic, and powerful experience that has earned him thousands of fans over the years. 

Don't get too worn out over the extended 4th of July weekend taking place right before our anniversary. (We've got some great things planned for that too, but we'll get into that next week!) You're going to want to reserve some energy to celebrate this milestone at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront Cajun restaurant. 

Crawfish on the Permanent Menu!
Since so many of you look forward to our awesome crawfish boil every year, we've decided to add it to our regular menu! The "all-you-can-eat" is only for the anniversary, but for the next couple of months after July 9, every single Tuesday you can order a bucket of goodies for just $20. 

Each bucket will contain 10 shrimp, 10 crawfish, half an andouille sausage, corn, potatoes, and French bread! Pair that with our weekly Tuesday night entertainment and you've got a weekly dinner date you don't want to miss. 

In the meantime, you can join us 7 days a week beginning at 11:00 am for the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks. We use rubs and spices direct from Louisiana in our cooking, and you can both see and taste the influence of their Creole cuisine in our delicious dishes. Our World Famous Crab Cakes are an extremely popular menu item, as well as our Gumbo, Crawfish-N-Shrimp Etouffee, Jambalaya, and so much more. 

Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is a fantastic place to hang out all season long, but on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, we're going to make it extra special! This delicious event only happens once a year and it's always a lot more exciting when you're here to celebrate with us. 

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Bring Dad to Shorty Pants This Father's Day Weekend

Father's Day falls on Sunday, June 16, 2019. How are you surprising Dad this year? (And if you're the dad reading this, how do you want to be surprised?) We've got the answer to both of those questions - with a trip to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!  

Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant, bar, & marina is full of things that fathers love plus those same things can be enjoyed by the entire family. If you've been here then you already know this, but if you haven't, take a look at some of the awesomeness you can expect when you head on over to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach. 

For Dads With Younger Kids
If you're a part of a family that has younger children celebrating Dad this weekend, we've got food that even the finickiest of eaters will enjoy. This is great news for both Dad and Mom because that means the kids will be happy and satisfied while the adults get to enjoy the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

Here's a peek at our menu for the youngest diners. These meals are served with a kid-sized drink and one side dish.  

Chicken Tenders

These fresh chicken tenders are hand-breaded and fried to a golden brown. 

Shorty Mini Corn Dogs

Just like it sounds, a plate of corn dogs, mini-sized.

Grilled Cheese

We take both white and yellow cheese and melt them together on white bread. Warm, cheesy, and delicious.

Shorty Burger

Like Dad's burger, but a bit smaller. This quarter-pound burger can be ordered with cheese or without. 

For Dads With Older Kids

Once your child graduates from our kids' menu, they love the authentic Cajun creations from the regular menu every bit as much as Dad & Mom do. The mouthwatering rubs and spices we use are authentic and come to us directly from Louisiana. From Crab Cake Pasta to Jambalaya, Crawfish-N-Shrimp Etouffee, and our fantastic Po Boys, there are tons of delicious choices.

Of course, Cajun isn't the only "flavor" we have to offer. The extensive menu also has quite a few non-Creole dishes that are every bit as amazing. Some of these include the Black Jack Filet, Smoked Wings, Pork Nachos, Asiago Chicken Sandwich, Summer Spinach Salad, 6 different Specialty Burgers, and a whole lot more. 

For Dads With Adult Kids

Once the "little ones" aren't so little anymore they can belly up to the bar with you and enjoy a refreshing lakeside cocktail. We've got the tastiest drinks in town including Cajun Bloody Marys, freshly muddled Mojitos, all of your favorite frozen drinks, and a long list of Hurricanes. You'll also find a fantastic selection of ice-cold beers and a very impressive wine list.    

For the Entire Family

So far we've only talked about the food and drinks (which alone is an excellent reason to bring the family to Shorty Pants Lounge anytime!) You'll also experience a gorgeous view of the Lake of the Ozarks when you dine outside on our lakeside deck. If you prefer to eat inside out of the heat, our non-smoking dining area has plenty of room for groups of all sizes. 

Just a very short walk down the dock you'll find the best gas dock and marina at the Lake of the Ozarks. Shorty Pants Marina is the perfect place to fill up on gas and other boating essentials if you're spending the day on the water. Even if you arrived by land, the C-store has all kinds of great Shorty Pants gear to check out and Oscar, our dock dog, is usually there ready to greet you with a friendly hello. 

If you decide to extend the Father's Day celebration out all weekend long, you can also join us for the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks. First up on Friday, June 14, the talented Travis Marvin hits the Shorty Pants stage and then on Saturday, June 15 we've got the incredible Art Bentley. Music on the weekends begins at 7:00 pm.  

So, now that we've convinced you that the best place to spend Father's Day weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks is right here with us, start making plans to get over here! If you can't make it this weekend, that's okay. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is open 7 days a week beginning at 11:00 am. Come on by anytime! 

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Signature Sandwiches & Irresistible Cajun Po Boys!

The menu at our waterfront restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks is packed full of delicious Cajun creations as well as quite a few non-Creole dishes that are every bit as amazing. A prime example of the wonderful variety of flavors available to you at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is evident when you see the many different types of savory sandwiches offered. 

Po Boys
When the subject of Cajun food and sandwiches both come up in the same sentence, then you simply have to talk about a traditional Louisiana favorite - the Po Boy! Here at our Lake of the Ozarks Cajun restaurant, you can enjoy your Po Boy in 4 deliciously different ways. 

Catfish Po Boy

Southern fried catfish with our homemade Cajun mayo, lettuce, and tomato. You can also try it blackened! 

Oyster Po Boy

Big Gulf oysters deep-fried golden brown on French bread with lettuce, tomato, and homemade Cajun mayo. 

Shrimp Po Boy

Hand-breaded Gulf shrimp, lettuce, tomato, and our house-made Cajun mayo. 

Andouille Sausage Po Boy

Smoked Cajun sausage and our homemade remoulade sauce served with shredded lettuce and tomato. 

Signature Sandwiches

The following sandwich creations offer a wonderful mix of different types of flavor sensations. Each one is sure to satisfy even the biggest of hungers! 

Catfish BLT

A hand-breaded catfish filet served with bacon, lettuce, tomato, and our Cajun mayo on a toasted French roll. You can try this one blackened too!

Steak 'N' Cheese

Strips of beef tenderloin grilled and smothered in white American cheese on a toasted French roll. You may choose to add sauteed mushrooms, onions, or green peppers as well. 

Sweet Cajun Pulled Pork

Hickory-smoked pork with pepper jack cheese and a balsamic onion jam served on a hoagie. 

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Our award-winning Wobbly Boots Roadhouse recipe piled high on a toasted Kaiser and served with Wobbly Boots BBQ sauce. 

Cajun Club

We stuff this one on sourdough bread with smoked turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss and American cheeses, lettuce, tomato, and our Cajun mayo. 

A Bird in the Hand

Our chicken sandwiches are so mouthwateringly good, they get their very own section of the menu! Additional toppings include; Cheese (American, Swiss, Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack, Feta Cheese,) Sauteed Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Sauteed Green Peppers, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, and Bacon. 

Blackened Creole Chicken

Blackened chicken with sauteed peppers and onions topped with pepper jack cheese and served on a toasted Kaiser bun.

Jack Daniels Glazed Chicken

A marinated and grilled Tennessee whiskey glazed chicken breast served on an Asiago Focaccia bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion. 

Grilled Chicken Breast

Shorty's large grilled chicken breast garnished with lettuce, tomato, and onion and served on a toasted Kaiser bun. 

Asiago Chicken Sandwich

A delicious grilled chicken breast topped with grilled onions, white American cheese, and a sweet balsamic sauce.  

B.L.T.A. Chicken

A grilled chicken breast topped with crisp bacon, fresh avocado, shredded lettuce, and tomato served on an Asiago Focaccia bun. 

Sandwiches, of course, are just a portion of the extensive menu you'll find at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. Pair that with the many fantastic hand-mixed cocktails, ice-cold beers, and wonderful wines we have to offer and you've got a meal to remember! 

Come in soon and give the best Cajun food at the Lake fo the Ozarks a try. We guarantee you'll be mighty glad you did! 

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