Wednesday, August 28, 2019

Join Us Labor Day Weekend & Come Back This Fall For More Fun

Last week our blog featured the many reasons you should Enjoy Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks With Us at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. Today, we'll give you another quick recap about the upcoming holiday weekend plus tell you about more fun to be had with your favorite waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks this fall. We've got a lot more of this awesome 2019 season left to share with you!  



Labor Day Weekend 2019
Labor Day weekend gives you the chance to take a short break after getting back to work and school following summer vacation. Spending it at the Lake of the Ozarks is the best way to truly feel like that summer isn't entirely over and heading to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is a great place to start.

For the holiday, you can expect the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks, as always. One bite and you'll think you're in New Orleans! We'll also have all of those delicious hand-mixed cocktails you've been sipping lakeside over the summer. 
When you're ready to hop on the boat and get some "lake time" in, the best gas dock at the Lake of the Ozarks is at the end of our dock with everything you'll need for a full day out on the water. 


Last, but certainly not least, our stage is home to incredible live music on Friday and Saturday night to keep your evening here enjoyable, even after you're done with dinner! This Labor Day Weekend music begins at 7:00 pm and includes performances by: 

Steven Moore
Friday, August 30

Grayson Wood
Saturday, August 31


More Fun This Fall
Like we said, Labor Day Weekend isn't the end. Instead, it's the beginning of a string of some of the best annual events at the Lake of the Ozarks coming up in September and October. We expect to keep seeing you here for as long as the weather allows us to stay open this season. Here are a couple of the ways that Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is keeping things interesting.

Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest

September 11-15, 2019, the 13th Annual Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest will sweep across the lake area. We're thrilled to be one of the passport stops again this year, so make sure you ride by and get your book stamped by us. In addition to the passport run, there will be live music, awesome giveaways, and even the chance to win a brand new Harley-Davidson motorcycle! 

As a matter of fact, you can head on over to LakeBikefest.com right now and sign up to win a 2-night Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest Package valued at over $600. Among other awesome prizes, this includes a $50 gift certificate to use at Shorty Pants!

Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament
On October 10, 2019, you can join us for the 20th Annual Bogeys & Beer Golf Tournament. The day includes box lunches from Mexicali Blues, dinner & awards at our sister restaurant, Dog Days Bar & Grill, lots of silent auction items, and tons of fun at every hole! Keep an eye out for signup information coming soon. All tournament proceeds benefit wonderful local organizations: the Lamb House, Kid's Harbor, the Kiwanis Club, and the CADV. 

Fall Harbor Hop
The always exciting 34th Annual Fall Harbor Hop at the lake on October 12, 2019, is right after our golf tournament. Hop in the boat and get ready to travel all over the lake area picking up cards for your poker hand. Get a good one and win some incredible prizes, but most importantly, you get a great day out on the water with a fun stop at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant


Stay With Us!
If you live here, it's no trouble to get to the exciting events listed above, but if you're coming from out-of-town, where in the world can you stay? Well, in the best vacation rental houses at the Lake of the Ozarks, of course. We happen to have 2 of them right next door to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!

These vacation rental houses both have spectacular lake views, great patios to entertain on, gas grills on the decks, washers and dryers, lots of sleeping room, spacious living rooms, full kitchens, and all the comforts of home! The Glass House offers 1,500 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. 


Call up a few friends and share the house for a week of lake living! We've got dates open this fall, but we expect them to fill up quickly, so don't wait too long to book one. 


As you can see, the lake area is more than just a summer getaway. Be sure to spend at least a portion of your Labor Day Weekend at our waterfront Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. While you're here, go ahead and start planning your next trip to visit Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina again this fall!

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Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Enjoy Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks With Us at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina

If you're looking for a great time, then you should be making plans to celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks. During the holiday weekend, make it extra special by spending a big chunk of it at Shorty Pants Lounge & MarinaThe gas dock and C-store have everything you need for an awesome day out on the water and when you're ready to spend some quality time on dry land, our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to keep you fed, refreshed, and entertained!   



Fantastic Live Music
The stage at Shorty Pants Lounge is home to the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks. This Labor Day Weekend, we have two extremely talented local favorites here to entertain you. Music begins on the weekends at 7:00 pm. 


Steven Moore
Friday, August 30

Grayson Wood
Saturday, August 31



The Best Gas Dock & Marina
If you're heading to the lake area this holiday weekend, there's a very good chance that boating is a big part of your plans. The very best way to begin your outing on the water is to make a pit stop at the best gas dock & marina at the Lake of the Ozarks - Shorty Pants Marina! 



You'll find us on the 21 MM in Salt Hollow Cove, just a short walk down the dock from Shorty Pants Lounge. We offer 87 Octane, 83 Octane, and Diesel fuel for your watercraft. 

The fully-stocked C-store also has many of the other items you may need to take care of your boat or jet ski like oil, fuel stabilizer, and more. While you're there, pick up a few things to take care of your crew too. 


In addition to housing the cleanest restrooms on the water, you'll find soft drinks, beer, liquor, ice, snacks, t-shirts, hats, sunglasses, personal care products, watersport flags, batteries, and so much more. Say hello to Oscar, our famous dock dog, while you're there and pick up free popsicles for the kiddos, free coffee for the adults, and free dog treats for your 4-legged passengers. 

If you need a place to park your watercraft while you're in town, give our marina a call at 573-302-1004 to check availability and learn about all of the amenities included with our dock slip rentals. 


Legendary Cocktails & Cajun Cuisine
When you're ready to take a break from your fun on the water and have a bite to eat, we've got the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks waiting for you. Our authentic Creole cuisine features rubs and spices direct from Louisiana. Some of the most popular dishes on our menu include our World Famous Crab Cakes, Gumbo, and Crawfish -N- Shrimp Etouffee.

If someone in your group isn't a big Cajun food fan (hard to believe, but they do exist!) we've got lots of other delicious options for them too. These include burgers, salads, steaks, catfish, smoked wings, and so much more! Our fully stocked bars are able to keep your thirst quenched with refreshing beverages like our amazing Hurricanes, Cajun Bloody Marys, and fantastic frozen drinks, to name a few. 


Now that you know about all of the awesome stuff waiting for you at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach, get a visit here (or more) planned into your Labor Day Weekend itinerary. Fill up your boats at the gas dock and your bodies at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant & bar. It will be a holiday weekend you'll never forget!  


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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

The Taste of New Orleans at the Lake of the Ozarks!

You don't have to make a trek all the way down south to New Orleans to enjoy authentic Creole cuisine. Instead, you'll find the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks smack dab in the middle of Missouri when you dine at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina! If you close your eyes and take a bite of one of our many Cajun creations, your taste buds will have you thinking that you're sitting on Bourbon Street. 



Cajun Inspiration
Our talented chefs use only the most flavorful rubs and spices direct from Louisiana. You'll find all of the Creole cooking staples in our recipes - rice, sausages, seafood, and vegetables - alongside lots of other delicious ingredients, put together masterfully for your dining pleasure. 

There are amazing Cajun dishes throughout our entire menu, from appetizers to entrees, from sandwiches to side dishes, but one section in particular that exemplifies what we can do is our Bourbon Street Eats.


Bourbon Street Eats
These incredible entrees burst with flavor! Each is served with a garden salad or mini Caesar salad and your choice of French bread or corn muffins. 

Shrimp N Grits
Large shrimp sauteed with Andouille sausage, hickory-smoked bacon, onions, and mushrooms served over our homemade cheddar cheese and jalapeno grits. 

Easy Street Trio
You will love this sweet and spicy blush cream sauce with Andouille sausage, shrimp, and tender chicken served over fresh fettuccine. 

Chicken New Orleans
A blackened chicken breast sauteed with a trio of bell peppers and our Cajun cream sauce served over rice. 

Voodoo Chicken
A spicy, marinated, blackened chicken breast placed over a bed of sauteed onions, peppers, and rice. 


Cajun Alfredo
A mildly spiced Alfredo tossed with fresh fettuccine noodles. Enjoy it with the addition of chicken, shrimp, or a combination of the two.

Crab Cake Pasta
Two delicious handmade shrimp and lump blue crab cakes are placed on a bed of fresh fettuccine with delicious seafood cream sauce. 


Jambalaya
A Louisiana rice-based dish steamed in rich and subtle Cajun spices, Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp. For even more flavor, try it "dirty" topped with red beans! 

Red Beans N Rice
This classic dish is seasoned to perfection and served with a link of Andouille sausage. 

Crawfish-N-Shrimp Etouffee
Crawfish and shrimp smothered in a rich creamy etouffee sauce with Creole vegetables served over rice. 


New Orleans Medley
A plateful of our signature entrees: creamy crawfish etouffee, rich jambalaya, red beans & rice, and a half link of Andouille sausage. 

Smothered Catfish
A catfish filet served on a bed of rice and smothered in our crawfish etouffee. Enjoy your catfish either fried or blackened.


After reading about those fantastic creations, your stomach's bound to be rumbling and your mouth must be watering! Spend some time in the beautiful lake area enjoying the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks

This is just a sampling of the many options our menu holds for you, and we've got the drinks to go along with them. For example, our Cajun Bloody Mary is out of this world and in addition to the New Orleans classic Hurricane, we've got a long list of our own versions you've got to try at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant & bar. We're open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Hopefully, we'll be seeing you real soon. 

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019

August's Best Live Music at the Lake of the Ozarks

We pride ourselves on bringing the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks to the Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina stage all season long. This August, we've definitely lived up to the high standards we've set! Throughout the month you've got lots of chances to enjoy an incredible lakeside show while enjoying a few drinks and a delicious dinner. 




August Live Music 

Thursday, Aug. 8
Grayson Wood

Friday, Aug. 9
Dustin Clark

Saturday, Aug. 10
Dustin Clark

Tuesday, Aug. 13
Travis Marvin

Thursday, Aug. 15
Grayson Wood

Friday, Aug. 16
Art Bentley

Saturday, Aug. 17
Steven Moore

Tuesday, Aug. 20
Dustin Clark

Friday, Aug. 23
Art Bentley

Saturday, Aug. 24
Albert Castiglia

Tuesday, Aug. 27
Steven Moore

-LABOR DAY WEEKEND-
Friday, Aug. 30
Steven Moore

Saturday, Aug. 31
Grayson Wood

A Relaxing Lakeside Dinner
Music starts at 6:00 pm during the week and at 7:00 pm on Friday & Saturday. That's perfect timing for you to grab a seat and enjoy a delicious lakeside dinner of the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks

Since you'll be thoroughly entertained, you may want to spread the meal out, ordering some appetizers to leisurely enjoy before ordering the main meal. Try to save room for dessert too and stick around even longer! For example, our Creole Quesadilla, Sweet Coconut Shrimp, and Crab Artichoke Dip are great starters. Follow that with a big plate of Crab Cake Pasta or Crawfish 'N' Shrimp Etouffee and finish with some Beignets. YUM! 



We also have a fully-stocked bar that creates the tastiest cocktails around, including our freshly muddled mojitos, signature hurricanes, Cajun Bloody Marys and refreshing frozen drinks. Sip a few cocktails and stick around to take in the gorgeous evening and awesome music!  



Whether you're traveling by land or by lake to our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, a relaxing, entertaining, and delicious time awaits you at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach. Mark your calendars now for the musicians you simply can't miss and we'll expect to see you real soon! 



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