Let Us Handle Your Holiday Catering

If you have a lot of guests headed your way for the upcoming holiday season, or if you are in charge of feeding everyone at this year's holiday party, make it easy on yourself. Hire the best catering at the Lake of the Ozarks to take care of the food so you can enjoy the celebration along with the rest of your guests. As a part of the Barrett Restaurant Group, Shorty Pants Lounge can create the tastiest treats for any get-together. 

Wide Variety of Foods
The Barrett Restaurant Group is made up of Shorty Pants Lounge, Dog Days Bar & Grill, and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse. When you let us cater your event, you not only have all of those amazing dishes that each restaurant is known for to pick from, but the creative chefs from all three restaurants are capable of making a customized menu of your favorite foods. No matter what the meal - breakfast, lunch, dinner, or "snack-time," you just let us know what you have in mind and our kitchen will come up with a menu to suit your needs. 

Just in time for Thanksgiving, our Lake of the Ozarks catering service will be using our incredible smoker to make mouthwatering hickory-smoked turkeys! You can bring your bird to us and we'll cook it up for you at $2/pound. Then all you have to do is pick it up when it's done along with a few homestyle side dishes and you're all set! 

Any Event, Large or Small
Our Lake of the Ozarks catering is available for small parties for a few close friends all the way up to groups of 500! Wedding receptions, holiday parties, office meetings, family reunions... the list goes on and on. If your celebration needs food, we can make that happen in the most delicious way possible.

All of our catering is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, so once you have a date for your party, get it on our calendar. To guarantee your date, it needs to be booked in advance with our sales office and a final guest count is needed one week before the event.  

Your Place or Ours?
If you already have a place to host your celebration, you can swing by the restaurant to pick up your order or make arrangements for us to deliver it directly to you. On the other hand, if you are looking for a great venue to host your group, ask about having your party right here at your favorite Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant! Our dining room is sometimes available for private events.   

Book Your Event NOW! 
There are only a few weeks at the end of November and throughout December to squeeze in a lot of holiday cheer. If you'd like to be able to serve your guests the best catering at the Lake of the Ozarks, then give us a call soon at 573-348-2277 to make the arrangements. Any party will be a lot more fun for you, the host, when Shorty Pants Lounge does the cooking! 
  

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Join Us At The 2016 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction

Some of the lake area's very best chefs will be showing off their culinary skills at the 2016 March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction, and Shorty Pants Lounge simply had to add our very own amazing chef to that list! This annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks is not only an incredible evening out, but also a wonderful way to raise both money and awareness for an important organization.

The Details

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Lodge of Four Seasons

5:30 pm 

The Event
The highlight of the event is the wonderful meal that all attendees get to enjoy, provided by the many fantastic chefs from around the lake area. Individual tickets are available online, and you are encouraged to sponsor an entire table. Call a few friends and attend together! Business or cocktail attire is suggested for attending the event.  

In addition to raising funds from ticket sales, there will also be tables full of awesome silent auction items to bid on, as well as some unbelievable live auction packages, including personal chef dinners and vacation getaways. There are also raffles and their "Fund the Mission" section where voluntary donations are collected. If you are unable to attend but would like to make a donation, you can do that on the Lake of the Ozarks March of Dimes website.      

Chef Scott Munsterman & Our Goodies
Your favorite Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is participating in a couple of different ways this year. Not only can you sample our delicious kitchen creations that evening, but you can bid on an incredible dinner package from us too. 

Chef Scott is preparing some mouth-watering menu items for the Lake of the Ozarks Signature Chefs Auction this year. First of all, he will have a Smoked Hickory Bacon Pork Tenderloin for everyone at the event to try. That sounds pretty amazing on its own, but he'll also be serving up an unbelievable Bourbon Bacon Cheesecake. The bacon for this delectable dessert is marinated in Tennessee's finest bourbon, but as for the rest of the recipe details, well, that's a heavily guarded secret!

We will also be participating in this year's silent auction. One lucky bidder will have the pleasure of winning a 5-course dinner for up to 8 guests, plus 6 bottles of wine. That sure would be a wonderful holiday gathering for your family and friends, or even an amazing gift to give someone special. The best part is that the money you spend on it will help to save young lives.   

The March of Dimes
This organization's mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature births, and infant mortality. Prematurity is the #1 reason for newborn deaths. The babies that do survive being born early will most likely face a life full health problems. This affects nearly 23 million babies worldwide every year.  

Since 1958, when it was founded by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, the March of Dimes has been working to help families make it through the difficulties that premature birth can cause. They use the money raised to invest in research, education, and community services.  

Stop By Our Table & Say Hi
Chef Scott and his helpers would love for you to stop and say hello when you visit our table to try a taste of Shorty Pants Lounge's delicious creations for this wonderful event. Your stomach will be thrilled that you decided to attend the 2016 Lake of the Ozarks Signature Chefs Auction, and so will your heart. We hope to see you there. 

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We've Got It All At Shorty Pants Marina

The best marina at the Lake of the Ozarks sits just below Shorty Pants Lounge. Our gas dock and c-store have a little bit of everything that you need for a day out on the water. We are located at the 21 MM by water in Salt Hollow Cove, and by land you will find us at the end of Three Seasons Road off of State Road KK in Osage Beach, MO.

Shorty Pants Marina has been voted the Lake of the Ozarks Best Gas Dock by lake area residents for the past 6 years. The incredible customer service, marina amenities, and useful items for sale make us everyone's favorite, year after year. 

Boat Slips

We offer 35 covered slips in our marina. They vary in size from 14' X 36' up to 20' X 56'. If you are interested, please give us a call at 573-302-1004 for availability and additional details. 

Marina Amenities

Everyone renting a slip on our marina has access to a wide array of amenities. 

• Gated parking
• Showers
• Washer & Dryer
• Free wi-fi
• Free electric
• Free ice
• Gas discounts
• The cleanest restrooms at the Lake
• Shorty Pants restaurant just a few steps away!

Gas Dock

Our gas dock has won the Lake Lifestyles "Best Gas Dock at the Lake" for 6 years running. Swing by in your watercraft and fill up with 87 Octane, 93 Octane, or Diesel. While you're filling up your boat or waverunner, a trip through our c-store gives you the chance to do some shopping.   

C-Store 

The convenience store located on our gas dock carries both necessary items for a day out on the water, as well as many other things that will make your day on the water a lot more fun. Pick up something for the boat, grab a snack, find a little Shorty Pants swag, or sit for a spell. A few things that you will find in our c-store are:

• Picnic table & Rocking chairs for relaxing
• Free popsicles for the kids
• Free coffee
• Free Dog Treats 
• Soft drinks, water, and alcohol
• Snacks
• Sunglasses
• Hats, t-shirts, & sweatshirts
• Cigarettes
• Oil
• Toiletries & supplies

The next time that you are out for a day on the beautiful lake, plan to swing by Shorty Pants Marina to fill up your boat or jet ski and pick up everything that you will need while you are out there. If you are interested in renting one of our boat slips, give us a call at 573-302-1004 and we'll get you taken care of. 

Don't forget to leave some time in your schedule to join us at the best waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks when you stop by the gas dock. We'll cook up the best Cajun food you've ever tasted before sending you back out on the lake.   

  

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New Orleans Taste at the Lake - Our Bourbon Street Eats

There are so many great reasons to come to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina now that we're open for the season: our Sunday Happy Hour, the incredible live entertainment, the full service marina, and the breathtaking lake view, just to name a few. The thing that makes us truly unique to the area, though, is the fact that we know how to create up the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks. 

You will find a wide variety of choices on our menu, but we take special pride in our Cajun dishes. The flavors of New Orleans are infused throughout, and in our Bourbon Street Eats menu, they have been perfected.   

Crab Cake Pasta

Two delicious handmade shrimp and lump blue crab cakes are placed on a bed of angel hair pasta with delicious seafood cream sauce.

Cajun Alfredo

A mildly spiced Alfredo tossed with fettuccine noodles. Add chicken or shrimp, or if you can't decide, add them both!

Easy Street Trio

You will love this sweet and spicy blush cream sauce with andouille sausage, shrimp, and tender chicken, all served over fettuccine.

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. 

Shrimp N Grits

Large shrimp sauteed with andouille sausage, onions,and mushrooms, served over our homemade cheddar cheese and jalapeno grits.

Voodoo Chicken

A spicy marinara blackened chicken breast gently placed over a bed of sauteed onions, peppers, and rice.

Smothered Catfish

A catfish filet, either fried or blackened, served on a bed of rice, smothered in our crawfish etouffee. 

Jambalaya

A Louisiana rice-based dish that is steeped in rich and subtle spices along with andouille sausage, smoked chicken and shrimp. If you're up for some extra flavor, try it dirty!

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.

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.

All of Shorty Pants Lounge's Bourbon Street Eats meals are served with a garden salad or mini Caesar salad and your choice of French bread or cornbread. Add a great big glass of iced tea or a muddled Mojito to that setup, and you've got an amazing meal in front of you! 

When you are looking for a taste of New Orleans without the long drive, head on over to the best Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks. After you've had the chance to try all of these, we've got a lot more dishes waiting for you!  

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Holidays Are Happier When WE Do Your Cooking!

If you have a lot of guests heading your way this holiday season, give the best catering at the Lake of the Ozarks a call and let us take care or feeding those hungry people for you.  There will be enough to worry about with all of the rest of your planning.  Avoid the cooking and cleaning by bringing your menu wishes to us.  Shorty Pants Lounge can cook up the tastiest meals and appetizers for everyone on your party list. 


Along with our sister restaurants, Dog Days Bar & Grill and Wobbly Boots BBQ, we are a part of the Barrett Restaurant Group.  This amazing compilation of the best restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks brings together all of your favorite dishes.  Even throughout the winter season when our restaurant is hibernating, you can still call up and have us bring over your favorite flavors.


We Deliver!

It's as simple as this:  call us up to discuss what types of food you are craving, we'll come up with a menu, prepare it, and bring it to you!  The talented chefs in each of our kitchens will work together to create a customized menu for your holiday party or special event.  We can take care of any gathering that you need to have catered, including office parties, family gatherings, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, seminar breaks, and more.  Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks...  We can do it all!  Our smoker can even come to your event with us, and soon we'll even be delivering everything in our very own customized catering van.  Keep an eye out for that around town in the near future!  

Any event, large or small!

Any gathering, from a few friends all the way up to a group of 500, the Barrett Restaurant group can take care of you!  This past summer we catered a beautiful wedding, and the bride was very happy with what we did.  

"Wobbly Boots, Dog Days, and Shorty Pants did an amazing job catering our wedding! We cannot say enough about the food and the service! Kevin and Luke were great to work with and Hanna and Kim did an awesome job bartending/serving and just overall helping out during the wedding reception! Many guests said it was the best wedding food they had ever had! It was very memorable and a nice change from traditional wedding meals! We would recommend them to cater any event!" -Alicia Skilondz

Bring the gang to us!

If you need a spot to host your holiday party, we might have the perfect place for you. Shorty Pants Lounge has been the site of wonderful events in the past.  You can enjoy hanging out by the water while enjoying the warmth of the indoors.  When you call we would be happy to talk to you about possibly hosting your holiday party in our restaurant.          

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Smoked Thanksgiving turkeys! 


Thanksgiving is almost here, and you've still got time to call us up and order the turkey for your holiday dinner.  Order it directly from us, along with a wide variety of delicious side dishes, or bring in your own and we'll cook it up for you.  A little of our special rub and a trip to the smoker, and you'll have the best-tasting Thanksgiving dinner you've ever experienced.  That particular holiday is nearly here, so if you are interested, call us right away at 573-348-2277 to make arrangements.  




Why spend half of the holiday season slaving away in a kitchen, both cooking and then cleaning it all up?  Let the best restaurants at the Lake of the Ozarks take care of all of that for you.  We are very flexible about making sure that you get exactly what you are wanting for your holiday party.  Give us a call so that we can discuss everything that you are dreaming about serving (and eating) at your seasonal celebrations.  Let Shorty Pants Lounge take care of the hard stuff while you relax and enjoy it all with your family and friends.      

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Cajun Favorites at Shorty Pants Lounge

There is a gigantic selection of amazing dishes to choose from on our Shorty Pants Lounge menu.  The best waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has a little something for everyone.  While every individual has their own favorites, here are a few that we saw leave the kitchen over and over this season.

SMOKED WINGS

The Lake's best house smoked wings tossed in your choice of 4 taste-tempting flavors:  original, extra hot, garlic parmesan, or barbecue.  Snack on 5, dine on 10 or 20, or share a few with a whopping order of 30.  You'll wanna make sure everyone at the table gets a taste.  

CREOLE QUESADILLA

One of our most popular items.  Andouille sausage, crawfish, and shrimp are the hearty staples in this dish, and sauteed peppers and onions bring out the flavor.

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

Fresh oysters topped with the perfect blend of spinach, garlic butter, and red pepper parmesan.  Served up with lemon wedges and saltine crackers.  This is only 1 of 3 delicious choices from our fresh oyster menu. 
  

OYSTER PO BOY

Big gulf oysters are deep fried to a golden brown and placed on french bread with lettuce, tomato, and our homemade Cajun mayo.  We've also got an incredible CATFISH PO BOY available for your dining pleasure!

SMOTHERED CATFISH

A mouth-watering catfish filet served on a bed of rice, and as if that wasn't enough, we then smother it in our CRAWFISH ETOUFEE.  We'll prepare it either fried or blackened for you.  Two incredible dishes turned into one!  

NEW ORLEANS MEDLEY

Now from two favorite flavors in one dish to four!  For the person that simply can't decide, our medley offers up a plate full of signature entrees.  Creamy CRAWFISH ETOUFEE, rich JAMBALAYA, RED BEANS & RICE, and a half link of our ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE.  

 


There really are too many popular dishes to list in only one blog, but you get the idea. Did we list your favorite above?  Maybe we listed something that looks like your new favorite!  Visit us soon and order up some of the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks.  We are still open for lunch every day at 11:00 am, but don't wait too long.  It would be a shame if you had to wait until next Spring to have your favorite Shorty Pants Lounge dish again.        

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10 Reasons Shorty Pants Lounge Has Lasted 10 Years

Shorty Pants Lounge turns 10 this year!  Can you believe it?  Time sure does fly when you're having fun.  We thought it would be a great time to take a look at the reasons we have become the best waterfront Cajun restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks.  Here are our top 10 reasons, one for each amazing year, that we have been and will remain your favorite place to hang out.  

1.  The Authentic Creole Cuisine

Shorty Pants Lounge brings the French Quarter to central Missouri.  Our menu features our World Famous Crab Cakes, Gumbo, and Crawfish Etouffee, and that's just the beginning of the amazing flavors that you will find on our extensive waterfront restaurant menu.  You will find the Cajun influence throughout the menu, but it also features more traditional fare.  We offer mouthwatering steaks, award winning baby back ribs, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more, plus a yummy menu just for the kids.  

2.  The Legendary Cocktails

The Creole connections carry over to our cocktails, too.  We have bars conveniently located both inside and out mixing up muddled Mojitos, Cajun Bloody Marys, and the New Orleans favorite Hurricanes.  There are the Lake of the Ozarks classics too.  We can mix up amazing Rum Runners, Pina Coladas, Pain in the A**, and many more frozen concoctions to cool you off on a hot summer day.  The bars are fully stocked, the beers are ice cold, and our bartenders are masters of their craft.   

3.  The Lake's Best Gas Dock

Our gas dock has been voted the "Lake's Best Gas Dock" 6 years in a row in Lake Lifestyles annual poll.  Obviously we have figured out how to do it just the way you like it.  Gas up your boat, then buy some snacks and beverages to take back out with you, and we've got the ice to fill up those coolers too.  You can also pick up a new pair of sunglasses and some pretty fancy Shorty Pants clothing to show your pride in the best waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks.  We've got plenty of comfortable rocking chairs in front of the C-store for you to relax for a few minutes before jumping back on your boat or PWC.   
     

4.  The Amazing Entertainment

Shorty Pants Lounge has the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks on our stage every weekend all season long, and also on Tuesday nights most of the summer.  The talented entertainers aren't the only entertainment that we offer here.  There are plenty of tvs both inside and out for you to cheer on all of your favorite sports teams.    

5.  The Birthplace of the White Party

The now infamous White Party originated right here.  Everyone decked themselves out in white from head to toe, and we even turned most of the restaurant white.  It quickly became a favorite annual event for all of our customers, so much so that it outgrew us! This year we passed along this awesome party to our sister restaurant, Dog Days Bar and Grill.  We have complete confidence that they will continue to bring the excitement to this party that we always did.  Now we just have to dream up the next big annual sensation!  

6.  The Outdoor Seating

Our customers have the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks to gaze at while they enjoy a meal or a few drinks.  We have lots of tables overlooking the water.  There is also our amazing tiki bar and outdoor bar area.  Another great feature is the comfortable seating around our fireplace.  This is especially nice in the Fall when there is a slight chill in the air and the game is playing on the tv over the fireplace.   

7.  The Indoor Seating

Sometimes the weather doesn't feel like cooperating and the outdoor seating doesn't work for everyone.  Not to worry, because we have plenty of room inside too.  Lots of tables for both large parties and small, another amazing bar, and plenty of New Orleans style decor that just might make you forget that you are at the Lake of the Ozarks.   

8.  The Convenient Location

Our restaurant is easy to get to by both land and water.  No matter where you are coming from, you will be able to reach our happy restaurant and enjoy everything that you have been reading about so far.  

9.  The Amazing Catering

Shorty Pants is a part of the Barrett Restaurant Group, which offers 3 wonderful locations to host your gathering, or we can cook up the food and bring the party to you. Our on-premise facilities include Shorty Pants Lounge, Dog Days Bar and Grill, including the Dog Pound, and Wobbly Boots Roadhouse.  We can custom design menus for breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, or seminar breaks.  

10. The Customers

Last but definitely not least, our incredible customers make running this restaurant a pleasure.  You wonderful people are the reason we strive to offer the very best Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant experience that we can possibly provide.  Thank you for making the past ten years amazing.  We are looking forward to many, many more!    

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