Throw Your Own Party at Shorty Pants Lounge!

What's the hardest part about planning your kid's birthday party or your parents' surprise anniversary party? Finding a location that will accommodate your crowd - without sacrificing anything in the process. If you're looking for the perfect location to host your next event, check out Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!

Here are a few of the reasons why Shorty Pants Lounge could be the perfect place to throw your next party.

Shorty Pants Food

Let's face it - food is always one of the biggest factors that must be dealt with when planning a party or family gathering. Those thirty people you invited won't be nearly as much fun to hang out with if they're all hungry and cranky! With a menu straight out New Orleans AND the Midwest, we promise to have something for everyone at the best restaurant in Osage Beach!

Shorty Pants Drinks

Come for the food - but stay and enjoy a few drinks while you're here! Shorty Pants Lounge has a huge drink menu that offers everything from mojitos to mudslides. We use all of our drink mixes and our bartenders take great care to blend each drink to absolute perfection. What's not to love?

Shorty Pants Atmosphere

Where else can you enjoy a crackling fire, a breathtaking lakefront view, and incredible live music all at one time? Shorty Pants is the best family restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks for a reason - thanks to our completely unique setup, we consistently deliver the best atmosphere around. When you're looking for a place to relax with your family and friends, look no further than Shorty Pants Lounge!

Throw Your Party at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!

The team at Shorty Pants is here to help make your party planning that much easier - you bring your crew out to our family restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, and we will do the rest! See you soon!

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AMAZING Appetizers at Shorty Pants Lounge

Looking for the best way to kickstart your summer at the Lake? Seems pretty obvious to us... Start off with the awesome starters at Shorty Pants Lounge! We have a HUGE selection of the best appetizers at the Lake of the Ozarks. It doesn't get any better than this!

APPETIZERS AT SHORTY PANTS LOUNGE

Alligator Eggs

ALLIGATOR EGGS

Baked jalapeno peppers stuffed with a four cheese blend and wrapped in prosciutto, served with a sweet raspberry habanero sauce.

SMOKED WINGS

Our house smoked wings are served original, extra hot, garlic parmesan, or barbecue.

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

Green tomatoes deep fried to a golden brown. Served with our house Cajun mayo.

CREOLE QUESADILLA

Andouille sausage, crawfish, and shrimp are the staples, sauteed peppers and onions bring in the extra flavor.

BIG EASY SHRIMP

Large gulf shrimp sauteed in budweiser, rosemary, butter, and a zesty lemon sauce.

BLACKENED CHICKEN 'N' CHEESE NACHOS

Tortilla chips piled high and smothered in our Turbodog cheese sauce, then topped with spicy chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and jalapenos. Served with freshly made salsa and sour cream.

BONELESS WINGS

Fried boneless wings served original, extra hot, garlic parmesan, or barbecue.

CHICKEN TENDERS

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

PEEL AND EAT SHRIMP

Large shrimp spice boiled and served with our own bloody mary cocktail sauce.

CRAP ARTICHOKE SPINACH DIP

A mouthwatering mixture of crab, spinach, artichoke, and blended cheese. Served warm with tri-color tortilla chips.

CAJUN POPCORN

Sweet crawfish tails tossed in our Cajun breading and deep fried to a golden brown. Served with our bloody mary cocktail sauce.

CRAB CAKES

Big Easy Shrimp

Two handmade shrimp and lump blue crab meat cakes rolled in seasoned breadcrumbs and topped with shrimp in our seafood cream sauce.

CAJUN FRIED OYSTERS

Lively seasoned, hand-breaded, southern fried oysters, served with our house bloody mary cocktail sauce.

BLACKENED SHRIMP

Large gulf shrimp seasoned and blackened in one of our cast iron skillets. Served with a lemon wedge.

SWEET COCONUT SHRIMP

Sweet coconut and crunchy frosted flakes combine to send these huge gulf shrimp over the top. Served with raspberry habanero sauce.

SEARED AHI TUNA

6oz sesame encrusted Sashimi style Ahi Tuna served with sesame ginger dressing and a Wasabi cream sauce.

TURBODOG QUESO

Our house made spicy cheese sauce gets its full-bodied flavor from Louisiana's Abita Turbodog beer. Served with tri-color tortilla chips.

Are you hungry yet??
Find your way out to Shorty Pants Lounge, the best restaurant on the water at the Lake of the Ozarks! Our kitchen staff will be working double-time to deliver the best food at the Lake. See you in a few!

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Top 3 Reasons Why Leprechauns LOVE Shorty Pants!

St. Patrick's Day Weekend is here, and it's time to make plans to party! How do you decide where to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend? You ask the leprechauns, of course! 

As it turns out, leprechauns LOVE Shorty Pants Lounge! Here are the top three reasons why they think that everyone should make their plans NOW to celebrate St. Pat's Weekend at Shorty Pants.

1. Leprechauns Love Cajun Food
Believe it or not, leprechauns actually love Cajun cuisine - and when it comes to Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks, nobody does it better than Shorty Pants Lounge! From Cajun Alfredo Pasta to our delicious New Orleans Medley, Shorty Pants has everything you need to celebrate St. Patty's Day with a totally unique Cajun flair.

2. Shorty Pants Is A Place Get Away From It All
Being a leprechaun is hard work. Leprechauns spend all day every day making shoes and playing tricks on unsuspecting Irish folk, and sometimes they just need a place to relax and get away from all of their daily responsibilities. Can you relate? If you're looking for a place to get away from it all, Shorty Pants Lounge is EXACTLY what you're looking for. With a beautiful lake view, a spacious waterfront deck, and a cozy outdoor fireplace, Shorty Pants Lounge is the best place to relax at the Lake.

3. Shorty Pants IS The Pot Of Gold
Why spend years and years searching for leprechauns' fabled pots of gold when there's something just as wonderful right here at the Lake? As the best family restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks, Shorty Pants Lounge offers something just as priceless - a place to make cherished memories with family and friends. 

Celebrate St. Patrick's Weekend at Shorty Pants!
Shorty Pants Lounge is the Lake of the Ozarks' best waterfront restaurant - and the perfect place to celebrate St. Patrick's Day weekend with your friends at family. We're open every day at 11:00 am, so make plans now to come celebrate St. Patty's Day with your friends at Shorty Pants!

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What Can Shorty Pants Offer YOU?

Can you believe we're already a whole week into November? We don't know where the time is going, but we do know one thing: Shorty Pants Lounge intends to get the most out of this season that we possibly can! 

That's why Shorty Pants is STILL open! Unlike the rest of the waterfront bars at the Lake of the Ozarks, we're still here and ready for you to come hang out with us. 

We're always trying to deliver the best possible customer service and overall experience to our customers. As you plan what to do with your next few weekends, here are some things to keep in mind!

Shorty Pants - AUTHENTIC Cajun Cuisine
If you're in the mood for a totally unique dining experience, you need not look further than Shorty Pants Lounge! When we say  we offer a menu that is straight out of New Orleans, we mean it - literally! Where else at the Lake of the Ozarks can you find such mouthwatering gumbo, étoufée, catfish, and po' boys? And don't forget about our world-famous crab cakes!

Shorty Pants - FABULOUS Atmosphere
We understand that our customers are all wonderfully unique individuals, so we take great care in providing a completely customized dining experience for everyone that comes to see us. We offer smoke-free interior dining, a beautiful waterfront deck (perfect for the 60° weather we should have today and Sunday!), and a luxurious outdoor lounge that is complete with a crackling fireplace (perfect for the cooler days ahead). With so many different settings to choose from, we can deliver exactly what you want in a great atmosphere.

Shorty Pants - DELICIOUS Catering
Craving Shorty Pants' food, but don't feel like braving a restaurant with your entire crowd? We proudly offer the best catering at the Lake of the Ozarks, so we can bring the party straight to your door! Our catering menu combines the delicious flavors of Shorty Pants, Dog Days, and Wobbly Boots, so you can let your imagination run wild with mouthwatering possibilities.

It's been such a wonderful season for us so far, and we can't wait to make the most out of the sunny days that still lie ahead! We will be open Wednesday-Sunday for as long as the nice weather holds, so come by and see us while you still can!!! 

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Burgerrific!

At Shorty Pants Lounge, we pride ourselves on always bringing you the best of everything we offer - and that includes the best burgers at the Lake of the Ozarks! Take advantage of this amazing weather by coming out to the Lake's #1 Waterfront Restaurant and tantalizing your taste buds with one of our delicious Angus Beef Burgers.

Jack Daniels Burger
A delicious combo of Black Angus and Jack's famous bourbon. Served on asiago focaccia bread with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $10.99

Salt Hollow Burger
Our Black Angus burger served your way with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $9.99

Black and Bleu Burger
We blacken spice our classic burger, charbroil it, and then top it off with bleu cheese crumbles. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $10.99

Crawfish Burger
A burger with a delicious Southern twist! Our Black Angus burger topped with fried crawfish tails, sauteed onions, and our seafood sauce. $11.99

Blackened Turkey Burger
Our six-ounce lean turkey burger is seasoned with our Cajun blend and cooked in our famous cast iron skillet. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $10.99

Black Jack Burger
We blacken spice our classic burger, then top it off with Pepper Jack cheese and jalapenos. Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $10.99

Bacon Cheddar Burger
Our house-smoked bacon and cheddar cheese gets this burger poppin'! Served with lettuce, tomato, and onion. $10.99

If you haven't tried one of our signature, juicy burgers yet, you really don't know what you're missing... But don't worry! There's still time to give it a try. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is open seven days a week all the way through the end of October. Come by and see us while you still can!

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Hold Your Party at Shorty Pants!!

We may be nearing the end of summer, but that's no reason to stop planning parties! Everyone loves an opportunity to spend time with good friends and family, so why not let us help you plan a wonderful summer sendoff? Shorty Pants Lounge is the perfect place to host your party at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here's a quick overview of all the wonderful things we have to offer!

DELICIOUS Food

Some of the biggest concerns about planning parties involve feeding everyone in your group - but it doesn't have to be hard! Shorty Pants has an extensive menu with lots of different options. From authentic Cajun cuisine to mouthwatering burgers, we guarantee there will be something for everyone! We also have plenty of appetizers that serve as the perfect start to any meal, like our one-of-a-kind Alligator Eggs. These baked jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a four cheese blend, wrapped in prosciutto, and served with a sweet raspberry habanero sauce. What's not to love?!

INCREDIBLE Drinks

If you're treating yourself to some of the best food at the Lake of the Ozarks, you're going to need something to wash it all down! We've spent years cultivating the perfect drink menu, and now we want to share it with you! We offer several different types of martinis, frozen drinks, wines, beers, specialty drinks, hurricanes, and mojitos. Treat yourself and your group to one dazzling concoction after another!

WONDERFUL Atmosphere

Shorty Pants is more than just a lakefront restaurant. We're a place for family and friends to gather, a place to make memories, and a place to relax after a long day at work. Enjoy our smoke-free indoor seating, relax outside by the fireplace, or stretch out on our huge waterfront deck. 

Let us help you make the most of what's left of this summer! We look forward to hosting you and your group for your upcoming gathering. Don't hesitate to give us a call if there's any way we can help you plan your event! Contact us at (573) 302-1745. 

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