Vote For the Best of Missouri Life at the Lake of the Ozarks

Missouri Life Magazine is asking you to vote on the best of what Missouri has to offer. Our very own Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is on the ballot, along with the culinary treasure that is Osage Beach! Check out a few details first and then click on over to vote for our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant as well as our awesome home town! 

Missouri Life Magazine
The Spirit of Discovery!
This wonderful publication encompasses all of the many wonderful things that make up the Show-Me State. These include Missouri's stunning scenery, its fascinating people, its rich past, as well as its energetic present! About 130,000 people read each issue meaning that thousands of people get the chance to learn just how special Missouri really is. 

The magazine is asking for your help in deciding who is the best of the best by hosting the "Discover the Best of Missouri Life Awards" online. Our waterfront Cajun restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks is asking for your helping claiming a couple of these awards. 

photo from Missouri Life Magazine's Facebook page

Shorty Pants Lounge-
Best Cocktail Bar
Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is honored to have been nominated this year under the category of "Best Cocktail Bar." If you've tasted any of the many amazing drinks that our talented bartenders mix up daily, that's probably no surprise! (If you haven't yet enjoyed our tasty cocktails, there's still time to taste-test before you vote!)

Our fully-stocked bar features a wonderful selection of wines as well as an incredible variety of ice-cold beer. We also serve all of those popular frozen drinks that everyone loves so much after a day on the lake, plus a few of our own delicious specialty drinks. You'll see the influence from our Lake of the Ozarks Cajun food reflected in the Cajun Bloody Mary and our long list of out-of-this-world Hurricanes. 

Once you've had a few sips to solidify the facts, head on over to vote. You'll find us in the "Imbibe" category under the section for "Best Cocktail Bar." (And thank you in advance for the support!)  

Osage Beach-
Best Small Town Dining
Our Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is located in Osage Beach, MO, and we must admit, we are in incredible company when it comes to places to eat! Among many others, both of our sister restaurants, Dog Days Bar & Grill and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse, can also be found right here in Osage Beach.

For these reasons, it came as no shock to us that the entire town made it onto the voting ballot! Help us show some well-earned hometown pride by scrolling down to the "Small Towns" section of the voting and choosing Osage Beach for the "Best Small Town Dining." 

The voting begins on July 29, 2020. Head on over to Missouri Life Magazine now and cast your vote! While you're there, take a look around. Even if you've lived in Missouri your entire life, you're bound to find something new and exciting to discover about our great state! 

It can be your new go-to reading material while you're sitting lakeside at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach, sipping on a Hurricane and waiting for your food to arrive! 

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A Small Food With BIG Flavor - Our Succulent Shrimp!

Seafood is always a favorite food to order at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant & bar. While we offer a wonderful variety of different types of seafood here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach, today we're taking a closer look at one particular small crustacean that packs big flavor - shrimp! 

Delicious AND So Much More!
Sure, the main reason so many people look for shrimp on the menu at Shorty Pants is that it tastes delicious. In case you didn't already know, eating these tasty treats have some great health benefits too! 

• Low in Calories & Carbs
  A medium shrimp on its own is only about 7 calories and they are also low in carbs. They are mostly made up of protein and water. 
• Rich in Nutrients
  Shrimp is rich in protein, vitamin B12, and phosphorus, among other important nutrients, plus it contains two types of antioxidants - selenium and astaxanthin.  

Menu Items Starring Shrimp
Shrimp plays a big part in the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront Cajun restaurant. You'll find it as one of many ingredients in quite a few of our delicious dishes. The following examples are some of the foods we serve where shrimp is the center of attention on the plate.  

Sweet Coconut Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp breaded in a sweet frosted flake and coconut breading served with our house-made sweet raspberry sauce.

Peel & Eat Shrimp
Large shrimp spice-boiled and served with our house Bloody Mary cocktail sauce.

Blackened Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp seasoned and blackened in one of our cast iron skillets and served with a lemon wedge. These are available as either an appetizer serving or a full dinner.

Big Easy Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp sauteed in butter, white wine, garlic, lemon, rosemary, and Cajun seasoning. These are also on both the appetizer and entree menus. 

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

Shrimp BLT Wrap
Seasoned grilled shrimp, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Cajun mayo rolled in a sun-dried tomato wrap.  

Fried Shrimp Dinner
Seven hand-breaded jumbo shrimp fried golden brown and served with our Bloody Mary cocktail sauce. You can also order it blackened. 

Shrimp Plus More...
The following menu items contain succulent shrimp in addition to many other savory ingredients to create taste sensations you're going to love.  

Plantation Wrap
A meal wrapped up in a sun-dried tomato tortilla! Andouille sausage, Big Easy Shrimp, red beans, and rice make this a full-bodied wrap. 

Shrimp & Grits Tacos
Our famous jalapeno grits under shrimp, Andouille sausage, bacon, and jalapeno lime sauce. 

Jambalaya
A Louisiana rice-based dish steamed in rich and subtle Cajun spices, Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp. You can also try it "Dirty" topped with red beans!

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

Crawfish & Shrimp Etoufee
Crawfish & Shrimp smothered in a rich creamy etouffee sauce with Creole vegetables, served with rice. 

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

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

How does shrimp sound for dinner tonight? We've got it ready and waiting for you to enjoy 7 days a week, so no matter when the craving hits you, we'll be ready! Head on over to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina soon and give our Creole versions of succulent seafood a try. We know you're going to love it! 

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Tacos, Nachos, & Wraps... OH MY!

Serving the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks is our specialty, but we don't limit our selves to only Creole cuisine. There are plenty of items on the menu at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach that don't fit that description (plus, of course, a whole lot that do!) 

For example, tacos and nachos are foods that aren't considered Cajun but are hard for just about everyone to resist, so those are a great idea on any menu. We do add a Louisiana-flavored "twist" to some of our varieties. (Not all of them, but we couldn't resist putting into some of them~!!) 

Right next to the tacos on the menu at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant & bar, you'll also find some irresistible wraps that are sure to make your mouth water. Here's a closer look at all of those tasty treats. 

TACOS
These flavorful tacos come with your choice of steamed white rice, honey cider coleslaw, cottage cheese, or natural cut fries, or you may choose to upgrade your meal with one of our many delicious signature sides dishes instead.

Blackened Mahi Tacos
Mahi filets seared in our Southern spices with crisp cabbage and pico in two flour tortillas, drizzled with jalapeno lime. 

Shrimp & Gril Tacos
Our famous jalapeno grits under shrimp, Andouille sausage, bacon, and jalapeno lime sauce. 

NACHOS
Nachos are found in the "Starters" section of the Shorty Pants Lounge menu. Even though they are considered appetizers, you may want to make an entire meal out of these hearty plates. 

Blackened Chicken Nachos
Tortilla chips piled high and smothered in our TurboDog cheese sauce and then topped with spicy chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapenos, all served with our salsa and sour cream. 

Pork Nachos
Slow-smoked pulled pork, TurboDog cheese sauce, and red beans piled high on corn tortilla chips, all topped with lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapenos. 

WRAPS
These flavorful wraps also come with your choice of one of our savory side dishes, just like the tacos above. Here, all the flavor is wrapped up neatly in an edible, easy-to-hold package!  

Shrimp BLT Wrap
Seasoned grilled shrimp, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Cajun mayo rolled in a sun-dried tomato wrap. 

Chicken Avocado Wrap
Grilled chicken served in a wheat tortilla with avocado, sun-dried tomato, aioli, lettuce, tomato, and cheddar jack cheese.

Chicken Caesar Wrap
A wheat tortilla wrapped around a Caesar salad featuring grilled chicken.

Plantation Wrap
An entire meal wrapped up in a sun-dried tomato tortilla! Andouille sausage, Big Easy Shrimp, and Red Beans & Rice make this a full-bodied wrap. 

So, if anyone in your group tries to tell you that they're not in the mood for Cajun when you suggest heading to our Cajun restaurant & bar at the Lake of the Ozarks, tell them we're so much more than just that! There's always something for everyone at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, plus plenty of tempting menu items that will have everyone anxious to come back soon and try even more! 

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Amazing Cajun Creations - Is it New Orleans or Lake of the Ozarks?

You might think that you have to travel to Louisiana to enjoy authentic Creole cuisine but on the contrary, you can find amazing Cajun food smack dab in the middle of Missouri! Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach is home to the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks and, for most of you at least, a trip to the lake area is a lot closer to home. 

Cajun Inspiration
If you close your eyes after sinking your teeth into one of the many Cajun creations served at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant, your taste buds will have you believing that you're dining in the middle of Bourbon Street rather than lakeside in Osage Beach! 

The talented chefs at Shorty Pants Lounge 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 and from sandwiches to side dishes (dessert too!) but one section in particular that exemplifies what we can do is our Bourbon Street Eats menu.

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

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.  

Jambalaya
A Louisiana rice-based dish steamed in rich and subtle Cajun spices, Andouille sausage, chicken, and shrimp. You can also try it "DIRTY" topped with red beans. 

Red Beans and 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 with rice. 

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

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

Cajun Alfredo
Mildly spiced Alfredo tossed with fresh fettuccine noodles with grilled chicken. You may also substitute shrimp or enjoy a combination of both types of meat. 

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

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

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

Smothered Catfish
Fried catfish filet served on a bed of rice and smothered in our Crawfish Etouffee. If you'd rather, try it blackened instead. 

After reading about those fantastic Creole creations, your stomach's bound to be rumbling and your mouth must be watering too. Cure those cravings by getting on over to our Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks as soon as you possibly can! 

This portion of the menu is only a sampling of the many delicious Cajun dishes and drinks we've got in store for you here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, 7 days a week. Whether you're traveling the lake area by land or by lake, we're easy to find and excited to serve you the best-tasting Cajun cuisine you'll find outside of Louisiana! 

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July's Live Entertainment & 4th of July Fun at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina

Last week's blog highlighted all the reasons why you need to spend a large chunk of your 4th of July Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks right here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. Today, we're taking a look at all of the incredible live entertainment lined up for you throughout the month of July. The excitement doesn't stop once the holiday is over. Actually, it just keeps getting better! 

4th Of July Music
We're getting things started off with a "bang" in July with a musical lineup that will have your toes tapping and put a great big smile on your face! 

You can catch four incredible performances over the Independence Day holiday on our stage. 

Thursday, July 2

Lake Collective

Friday, July 3

Byran Copeland

Saturday, July 4

Joe Dillstrom

July's Music Calendar
Like we mentioned above, the excitement at Shorty Pants doesn't end when the holiday weekend is over. We're open daily at 11:00 am so you can enjoy all of your favorite food & drinks lakeside. 

In addition to that deliciousness, the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks graces our stage every Tuesday night at 6:00 pm and each Friday and Saturday beginning at 7:00 pm. Here's the fantastic musical lineup we've got for you throughout the rest of July.  

Tuesday, July 7

Justin Larkin

Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11

The Healing Box Project

Tuesday, July 14

Travis Marvin

Friday, July 17

The Healing Box Project

Saturday, July 18

Steven Moore

Tuesday, July 21

Steven Moore

Friday, July 24

Dustin Clark

Saturday, July 25

Grayson Wood

Tuesday, July 28

Steven Moore

Friday, July 31

The Healing Box Project

"Fuel" for Your Body & Fuel for Your Boat
While that wonderful live music is a nice bonus, the "star" of the show at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant is the amazing Cajun cooking that comes out of our kitchen 7 days a week. Shorty Pants Lounge specializes in Creole cuisine that will make your taste buds think you're in the French Quarter rather than lakeside in mid-Missouri!

Some of the most popular meals around here include our Crawfish-n-Shrimp Etouffee, Shrimp & Grits, Crab Cake Pasta, Blackened Creole Chicken, Jambalaya, and Red Beans & Rice. (And that's just the tip of the iceberg!) Of course, if you're not in the mood for Cajun, we've got a wide variety of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, steaks, and a lot more for you to enjoy as well, plus the best beverages from the bar to wash it all down with. 

If you'll be joining us via the lake, Shorty Pants Marina houses the best gas dock & marina at the Lake of the Ozarks. In addition to fuel for your boat or PWC, the C-store offers ice, package liquor, soft drinks, snacks, boating supplies, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, t-shirts, and more of the items you'll need for a fun day out on the water. They've even got slip rentals available if you need a place to park your watercraft while you're in town. 

The next time you're in the lake area, head on over to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina in Osage Beach. Come for the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks, stick around for the awesome live entertainment, and plan to come back often all season long! 

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