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 & Marina! The 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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Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is Fun For the Whole Family!

Our family-friendly waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has a little something for everyone in the family, no matter how young or old (aka - young-at-heart) they may be! With Father's Day right around the corner (Sunday, June 17, 2018) this is the perfect time to load the whole family in the car or boat and make your way on over to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. If you need a little convincing, the following reasons should do it! 

Wide Variety of Delicious Food
Even though we are best known for serving the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks, our extensive menu is not limited to just that style of food. If you are a Creole cuisine fan, you'll be excited to discover our Famous Crab Cakes, Crawfish-N-Shrimp Etouffee, Jambalaya, Po Boy Sandwiches, and much, much more. 

For the rest of you, there are plenty of delicious dishes without that particular influence, such as our Steak 'N' Cheese Sandwich, BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, Ahi Tuna Salad, Specialty Burgers, Steaks, Catfish, and a lot more. We also have an awesome kids' menu featuring burgers, pasta, chicken tenders, mini corn dogs, grilled cheese, pulled pork, and even frozen Jolly Rancher Slushies.    

Lakeside Seating
We are conveniently located at the 21 MM in Osage Beach so you can reach us both by land and by water. Once you get here, we've got lots of seating on the outside deck featuring a spectacular lake view. If you have a few extra fries left over, you can even toss them to the giant fish that love to hang out around our dock. 

Of course, if you've been outside all day already and need a little break from the sun, you'll find lots of tables inside too, with room for families of every size. The indoor dining room is air-conditioned and smoke-free. Very comfortable on a hot spring or summer day! (On the colder fall days too!)  

Full-Service Gas Dock & Marina
Just a short walk down the dock takes you to the best gas dock at the Lake of the Ozarks. The C-Store at Shorty Pants Marina has everything you could possibly need for a fun day out on the water, including sunglasses, sunscreen, package liquor, snacks, soft drinks, boating supplies, and a lot more. They also pump fuel for your watercraft in 87 Octane, 93 Octane, and Diesel. 

Have a seat in a lounge chair on the dock while we fill you up and enjoy free popsicles for the kiddos, free coffee, free dog treats, and the cleanest restrooms at the Lake of the Ozarks. We've even got covered dock slips available to rent if you need a place to park your boat or jet ski while you're in town. Call 573-302-1004 for additional details on those or to check availability.    

A Place to Stay  
In addition to offering places to park your watercraft, we've got two of the best vacation rental houses at the Lake of the Ozarks for you to park your bodies in if you're joining us from out of town. We have the Glass House, which can accommodate up to 8, and the Red House, which can hold up to 16. Many dates are already booked, but we do still have some availability throughout the summer and into the fall. These rentals are right next door to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina, so you're always close to all of the fun!  

Memories Are Waiting To Be Made
Last, but certainly not least, our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is an excellent spot to make lots of fantastic memories for your family to cherish for many years to come. We'll do all of the cooking and cleanup while you simply enjoy each other's company, catching up with each other. 

You can listen to some live music, feed the fish, visit Oscar the dock dog at the gas dock, watch the lake traffic go by, and of course, enjoy an incredible lunch or dinner. The next time you're looking for something fun to do with the family, bring them all to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. You are all going to love it here! 

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Family Fun is Waiting at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina

The third Thursday of every March has been designated as "Absolutely Incredible Kids Day." Since most kids are on Spring Break this week, bringing them to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina is an excellent way to celebrate and reward them for being awesome. The fact that our family friendly restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is located in the middle of a wonderful family vacation destination, today's blog is all about how much fun your entire clan will have here with us.

Comfort, No Matter What The Weather
Even if the weather outside at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant isn't quite summer-like enough to enjoy when you visit, we've still got plenty of comfortable seating indoors. If there's only a slight chill or a few sprinkles, your family can sit under the covered porch next to the cozy fireplace. The best case scenario is that it's sunny and gorgeous while you are here and you can all sit lakeside on our large outdoor deck to enjoy lunch or dinner. 

Incredible Kids Menu
Lots of youngsters love the Cajun flavors we feature on our menu, but if they're not quite ready for that, we've got an incredible kids' menu for your absolutely incredible kid. When they choose to order one of the following meals, it will be served with a kid-sized soda, tea, milk, or juice, plus one of our delicious side dishes. 

• Shorty Burger - a quarter pounder, with or without cheese
• Shorty Pasta - served with red sauce or Alfredo sauce
• Chicken Tenders - fresh chicken tenders, hand-breaded and fried to a golden brown
• Grilled Cheese - white & yellow American cheeses melted together on white bread
• Shorty Mini Corn Dogs

Fully Stocked Marina, Gas Dock, and C-store

A short walk down the dock off of Shorty Pants Lounge is Shorty Pants Marina. If you have a chance to get out on the lake while you are here, our C-store has everything you'll need for a fun day on the water. You can get fuel for your boat, as well as fuel (aka: snacks, drinks, ice, etc...) for your crew. 

You'll also find sunglasses, hats, toiletries and supplies, and much more. There are picnic tables and rocking chairs out front for relaxing, and we've got free Popsicles for the kiddos, free coffee for Mom & Dad, and free treats for your four-legged family members.

If you need a place to store your boat while you're here, our marina has covered dock slips for rent. Marina residents also have access to:

• Showers
• Washer/Dryer
• Free WiFi & Electric
• Free Ice
• Gas Discounts
• Gated Parking
• The Cleanest Restrooms at the Lake!

A Homey Place To Stay

In case you haven't heard, we now also offer the best vacation rentals houses at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are joining us from out of town, your entire family can stay in either the Red House or the Glass House. These vacation rentals have all the comforts of home, and they are located right next to the restaurant and share the same amazing lake view.   

Spending the weekend with us here at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant is the perfect finale to an awesome Spring Break for you and the kids. Don't worry if you can't make it here right now, because Shorty Pants Lounge is open seven days a week at 11 am for lunch and dinner, and the 2017 season has only just begun. We're here for the next few months, and we can't wait for you to join us! 

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Enjoy the 2016 Gala of Trees at Wobbly Boots Roadhouse

Christmas is coming early this year to our sister restaurant, Wobbly Boots Roadhouse! They are the new host for a wonderful annual holiday event at the Lake of the Ozarks - The Gala of Trees - Novebember 17-19, 2016. You can pick up some Christmas decor for your home while helping to make sure that every child in the lake area has a happy holiday. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina has all of the important details right here for you.

The Gala of Trees
The event organizer, Christy Janssen, along with her mother, Pam Leffringhouse, got the idea for this fantastic fundraiser after decorating trees for a similar event in Quincy, Illinois. The way this Lake of the Ozarks version works is like this:

• Bare Christmas trees and wreaths are donated to the event by Lake Regional Hospital.
• Businesses and organizations volunteer to decorate the trees and wreaths with unique themes and ornaments.
• Everyone is invited to come in, view the items, and make a bid in the silent auction to take home the decorated items.
• The Lake Ozark Rotary's Candyland project and the Lake of the Ozarks Idiots Club take the money raised to buy Christmas gifts for local children in need. 

Same Event, New Home!
Since its beginning, the Gala of Trees was hosted at Bootleggers. The closing of their restaurant offered Wobbly Boots Roadhouse the chance to take on this wonderful holiday event, and they couldn't be more excited! 

The whole thing gets started on Thursday night at 5 pm with the great big kickoff party at the Boot. While participation in the silent auction throughout the gala is free, tickets for the kickoff party are $20 each. This includes appetizers and soup, one glass of Gala Punch, and the exclusive chance to win the Gala Christmas wreath that will be given away at 9 pm that evening. 

All day and night, both Friday and Saturday, you are encouraged to stop by Wobbly Boots, check out the amazing decorations, and make a bid. On Saturday evening, the highest bidders will be announced. Dale Blue will be onstage Saturday evening to keep you entertained while you wait for the results. If you are a winner, then you are free to take your tree and/or wreath home and put it in a special spot for the holidays.  

See you there!
All of us here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina will be sure to make time to stop by Wobbly Boots Roadhouse and check out the Gala of Trees, and we hope to run into many of you while we're there. After you're done making your bids, head on over to your favorite waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and join us for a bit too. 

We are still open 7 days a week at 11 am, and there's plenty of seating inside when it's chilly, while the lakeside deck is still open for these unseasonably beautiful days we've been having. See you soon, and happy holidays!   

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Fall Family Fun at the Lake of the Ozarks

Our Lake of the Ozarks Cajun restaurant is located in the middle of one of the most magnificently scenic areas in mid-Missouri. No matter what season you visit, the natural beauty is absolutely stunning. Fall is no exception, and Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina knows about a few fun things for you and the family to do while you are here. If you stay in one of our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental houses, you'll have plenty of time to enjoy a lot of these.  

Pumpkin Patches
There are a couple of pumpkin patches in the lake area that offer lots of fun for people of all ages. You can get much more then just pumpkins at these attractions.  

• Cave Pumpkin Patch
• New to the area, this farm is located at 123 Swinging Bridges Road in Brumley, MO. It costs $6 for a day full of excitement. Activities include: a corn crib, mini golf, a duck race, a water balloon sling shot, pumpkin painting, a barrel train, hay ride, and so much more, including entrance to the cave. Concessions are available, and there are plenty of great photo opportunities. It is open on Saturdays & Sundays in October from 10 am - 5 pm. 
• MECCA Family Farm
• Located at 425 Delmar in Roach, MO, this farm is open Saturdays & Sundays throughout October from 10 am - 5 pm, and it's filled with fun things to do. The $5 admission fee gives you access to a big slide, the petting zoo, hay rides, a maize walk, the corn crib, and face painting, to name just some of the fun awaiting you. They also have a corn cannon that you can fire for a small additional charge, and a concession stand full of seasonal treats.    

Scenic Parks
If you like to hike and enjoy being out in the crisp fall air, then a trip to one of the many scenic parks at the Lake of the Ozarks may be a great day for you. Here are a couple that are nearby, and both are accessible by land and by water.

Ha Ha Tonka, photo form www.Funlake.com 

• Ha Ha Tonka
• There are tons of trails to explore in this gorgeous state park, plus the ruins of a historic stone mansion, a natural bridge, and the Ha Ha Tonka Spring. Make sure that you bring your camera, because this amazing area is something that you will want to document and share with everyone you know.    
• Bridal Cave
• One of the most scenic cave tours in America is located near Shorty Pants Lounge. Bridal Cave is open year-round, and during the tour you will learn all kinds of interesting geological facts, plus hear fantastic tales from the cave's past. The cave is in Thunder Mountain Park, which has many trails to explore and a fire tower that you can climb. You will also find lots of unique rocks from around the world in their gift shop, and you can even pan for treasures in their sluice. 

Halloween Fun
The lake offers quite a few Halloween activities for families. Some may be a bit scary, others are more tame, but they promise fun. You can find contact information for all of these events, plus more, at www.Funlake.com. 

• The Haunted Holler - Friday-Sunday until October 31
• A quarter-mile haunted trail in the woods 1-mile behind Hy-Vee in Osage Beach. Admission is $10, and it is recommended for ages 6 and up. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 
• OCTOBER 22:
• Lake Regional Cares For Kids Festival
• From 10 am - 1 pm in Lot B of Lake Regional Hospital, lots of fun is planned for the whole family. Free hot dogs will be served from 11 am - 1 pm, and there will be emergency vehicle tours, car seat safety checks, face & pumpkin painting, games, crafts, a costume contest, and more. The first 200 kids to arrive will be given a free Lake Regional Cares for Kids t-shirt. 
• Halloween Bash Trick-or-Treat on the Strip
• The historic Bagnell Dam Strip will have trick-or-treating at participating local businesses along the strip from 1-4 pm. There will also be costume contests with prize categories for both children and adults. 
• OCTOBER 27: 
• Hy-Vee Hallow Trick-or-Treat Maze
• Hy-Vee's pumpkin patch in their Osage Beach parking lot will be transformed into a trick-or-treating maze from 4-7 pm. Entry is $2 per child, and this money will be donated to the Dream Factory and Wonderland Camp. 

Stay in 1 of Our 2 Rental Houses at the Lake
There are a few great weekends left this fall for you to visit the lake area, and Shorty Pants has the place for you to stay while you're here. Why rent a room when we've got entire houses available for you to enjoy? There's room for the whole family, or even a big bunch of traveling friends. 

The Glass House sleeps up to 8 comfortably, and the Red House can house up to 13 guests. Both rental houses have gorgeous decks with breathtaking lake views, grills for barbecuing if the weather allows, a washer and dryer, full kitchens, and many comforts that will make you feel right at home. If you want to get in a little fall boating, feel free to use the courtesy docks in our marina. Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina are only a short distance away from these magnificent houses. 

Don't forget that Christmas will be here before you know it, and the lake area has many wonderful places to shop. Make your reservations now for one of our Lake of the Ozarks vacation rental houses so you and a group of friends can spend a few days checking out all of the unique stores this area has to offer. We hope you have a great season, and we hope that you spend a little bit of it right here with us. 

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Rent Our Houses - Right Next Door to Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina!

Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina now has two amazing vacation rentals at the Lake of the Ozarks. If you are planning a trip to the area and are in need of an amazing place to stay, then you will definitely want to check these awesome houses out. 

*THE HOUSES*

Why rent an entire house?

There are a number of reasons that having an entire vacation rental house to yourself is a much better idea than simply renting a hotel room. If you are going to be in town for more than a night (and if you truly want to experience the Lake of the Ozarks, you're going to need a few nights!) or if you are traveling with a group of friends or your family, then our rental houses are exactly what you should be looking for.

Room for everyone

The Glass House offers 1,500 sq ft of living space. You can fit up to 8 people comfortably inside. Two of the bedrooms house queen size beds, the third bedroom has a full size bed, and there is a sleeper sofa in the living room. There are two bathrooms on the property. 

The Red House boasts 3.400 sq ft of living space, perfect if you are traveling with more than eight people. Of the four bedrooms, the master suite upstairs has a king size bed and it's own full bathroom. Upstairs you will also find a sleeper sofa and a bedroom with both a queen size bed plus a day bed. The remaining two bedrooms are downstairs, one with a king size bed and the last with a queen size bed, plus an additional sleeper sofa in the living area. This level also has another 1.5 bathrooms.        

Grill lakeside

Both houses have a gas grill for you to utilize on the gorgeous decks overlooking the lake. There is a stunning 44-foot deck for dining, lounging, and entertaining at the Glass House. The Red House features two of these fantastic 44-foot decks. 

All the comforts of home

Each house has a beautifully appointed kitchen for any indoor cooking that you would like to do. There is a washer and dryer for taking care of all of those wet clothes and towels after a day on the lake. You will also find all of the other necessary appliances needed for everyday living.  

Waterfront access

You will also have lakefront access when you stay in one of these Shorty Pants vacation rentals. A courtesy dock is available upon request, and there are two ramps close by for getting your boats and jet skis into the water. 

Don't worry if you don't bring your own watercraft, because we have partnered with BomBay Boat Rental Company, so your can rent a ski boat, tritoon, or waverunner to use while you are in town. 

Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina a short walk away

Right next door is our wonderful Cajun restaurant & bar and the best gas dock at the Lake of the Ozarks. Shorty Pants Marina offers covered boat slips, a full-service gas dock, and an incredible C-store filled with everything that you will need for a day on the water. 

Shorty Pants Lounge cooks up the best food at the lake, seven days a week. Our bar features the tastiest hand-mixed cocktails, and we only hire the most talented musicians to grace our stage. The menu has a strong Cajun influence, but you will also find a good variety of other flavors. 

Shorty Pants new Lake of the Ozarks vacation rentals are the ultimate vacation getaway for families and groups. A summer here at the lake is sure to be filled with excitement and fun, especially when you hang out with us here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. Book your getaway today in either our Glass House or Red House. They are brand new, beautiful, and ready for you to start making memories in!  

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10 Easter Food Fun Facts

Easter popped up on the calendar early this year. It seems like we were just celebrating St. Patrick's Day, and now it's time to put away the green beer and start hiding eggs! Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant is open 7 days a week now, so we will be here for you on Easter Sunday, along with our all-day-Sunday Happy Hour! 

Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina has decided to treat you to a few fun Easter facts about the yummy foods that we love to consume on this holiday. Get ready, because most of these are going to make that sweet tooth of yours start acting up!


1. Candy seems to be the star when it comes to food at Easter. The only holiday where more candy is consumed is Halloween. It's a good thing those two holidays are so far apart. Plenty of time to come down off of that sugar rush!

2. Over two million dollars is spent annually on Easter candy alone. 

3. About 700 million marshmallow Peeps are created for the holiday. They are the most popular non-chocolate candy eaten at Easter.

4. Over 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies are produced every Easter. How do you tackle your chocolate bunny? The vast majority bites off the ears first. A very small percentage prefer to begin with the "lucky" rabbit's feet.

5. You could circle the earth three times with the 16 billion jelly beans produced for Easter each year. 

6. Do you have a favorite jelly bean flavor? In surveys, cherry gets the most votes.

7. Did you know that pretzels are associated with Lent? The twist is said to resemble a person's arms crossed over their chest in prayer. 

8. Before those colored tablets, Easter eggs were dyed with natural items. These sound a little strange, but you can supposedly use the following ingredients to get these colors:

• red onion = violet
• cherry juice = red
• purple cabbage = blue
• yellow onion skins = orange
• carrots = yellow
• shredded beets = pink

9. Over half of the United States felt it was necessary to ban the dyeing of chicks on Easter. You'd be wise to stick to only coloring the eggs.

10. It is said that you will have good luck coming your way if you find a double-yolked egg on Easter Sunday.

What is your favorite food to eat for Easter? Our poll showed that Cajun dishes were voted #1, but that poll was taken on site with our kitchen doors wide open and the scent of the best Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks wafting by, so that survey may have been a bit biased. 

However you end up spending your holiday weekend, we hope that you will stop by and spend at least a little bit of it here at Shorty Pants Lounge & Marina. We are open daily at 11 am, and our exciting 2016 is still just getting started! 

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