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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Shorty Pants' Scrumptious Menu!

Who's in the mood for something DELICIOUS? That's right, YOU are. And you deserve nothing less than the best.

That's why we're inviting you out to Shorty Pants Lounge for dinner tonight! From amazing appetizers to decadent dinners, your favorite waterfront restaurant at the Lake has everything you need to make this an evening you won't soon forget.

Scrumptious Starters

Have you tasted our Alligator Eggs? Fried Green Tomatoes? Smoked Wings? Crab Artichoke Spinach Dip? Cajun Popcorn? These are just a few of the many different appetizers that the Shorty Pants staff is waiting to prepare for you!

 Our Cajun Popcorn is an especially exciting creation - where else can you find sweet crawfish tails tossed in our Cajun breading and deep fried until golden brown?

Po Boys and Salads and Soups - Oh My!

Try any of our delicious salads bathed in our equally delicious dressings: House Remoulade, House Raspberry Balsamic, Ranch, French, Fat Free Ranch, Honey Mustard, Toasted Sesame Ginger, or Cajun Bleu Cheese!

Nothing says Cajun food like a mouthwatering Po Boy! Enjoy our wide selection of sandwiches/subs, and don't forget to ask your server about our soup of the day!

Delicious Dinners

Three words: Crab Cake Pasta - only at Shorty Pants!. Enjoy two delicious handmade shrimp and lump blue crab cakes placed on a bed of angel hair pasta with delicious seafood cream sauce.

Three MORE words: New Orleans Medley. Treat yourself to creamy crawfish étouffée, rich jambalaya, red beans and rice, and a half link of our Andouille sausage, all one plate together! It doesn't get much better than this.

Why not kick the weekend celebrations off early and come out to Shorty Pants tonight? We'll be right here waiting for you!

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Visit Shorty Pants Lounge Before the End of the Month

Don't miss the chance to get your last fix of the the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine this season!  With the cooler temperatures it is the perfect time to enjoy the crisp Ozark air by the fireplace!  Or enjoy the smoke free environment inside.  Shorty Pants will close for the season at the end of November so now is the time!

If you're looking for space for an upcoming meeting, gathering or party give us a call. Family coming in town for Thanksgiving weekend? Shorty Pants Lounge will treat them to a feast - and even do the dishes for you! :)

Keep us in mind for your catering needs through the holiday season.  Be sure to make your arrangements soon, because our schedule is already filling up!! Our menus can accommodate most any taste as well as groups large and small.

Have a great winter and be sure be sure to come by and see your friends at Shorty Pants Lounge next spring for one of the Best Creole Restaurant at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Restaurant Hours:  Wednesday - Sunday at 11am

What's Cookin at the Lake's #1 Creole Restaurant???

The Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant is Shorty Pants Lounge.  We offer authentic creole cuisine at the water’s edge. With a menu that is straight out of New Orleans featuring rubs and spices direct from Louisiana, you just might think you are eating in the French Quarter and not central Missouri!! 

Here are a few of our FAVORITE Menu Items...

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


Sweet Bourbon Carrots - Sliced carrots sauteed with brown sugar, honey, pecans, and smooth Kentucky Bourbon.

Blackened Creole Chicken - Blackened Chicken with sauteed peppers and onions topped with shredded Pepper Jack Cheese served on a toasted Kaiser Bun!


Filet Oscar - Certified Angus tenderloin topped with lump crab meat, asparagus and our famous seafood  creme sauce.

We also feature Gumbo, Crawfish Étoufée, Shrimp, Catfish, as well as more traditional fare such as mouthwatering steaks and award winning baby back ribs. 

Shorty Pants has signature sandwiches and wraps like the Steak ‘n Cheese sub or the Asiago Chicken sandwich. We also have a kid’s menu for the little ones.  Visit the Outside Tiki Bar, adding more fun to the Shorty Pants experience!

Dine at the water’s edge at the Lake’s #1 Creole Cuisine on the water. Shorty Pants Lounge, a luxury, laid back, lake experience.

Shorty pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am

Shorty Pants Lounge a Luxury Laid Back Creole Restaurant

The Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant, Voted #1 Gas Dock in 2010 and 2011, it’s Shorty Pants Lounge!!

We have indoor seating available for your dining experience or you can visit the Outside Tiki Bar, adding even more fun to the Shorty Pants experience! We offer authentic creole cuisine at the water’s edge. With a menu that is straight out of New Orleans featuring rubs and spices direct from Louisiana, you just might think you are eating in the French Quarter and not central Missouri.

Sit inside, outside by the fireplace, or on our huge waterfront deck to enjoy the best Lake of the Ozarks live music and a great atmosphere. Shorty Pants Lounge features legendary cocktails, muddled Mojitos and Cajun Bloody Mary’s. Our restaurant is “Smoke-Free” inside and offers plenty of seating outside. Catch all your sports in the outdoor lounge or inside.

Shorty Pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am

Favorite Menu Items at Shorty Pants Lounge

The Lake’s Favorite Cajun Restaurant is Shorty Pants Lounge.   We offer authentic creole cuisine at the water’s edge. With a menu that is straight out of New Orleans featuring rubs and spices direct from Louisiana, you just might think you are eating in the French Quarter and not central Missouri. 

Here are some of our Staff picks for Favorite Menu Items...

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



Sweet Bourbon Carrots - Sliced carrots sauteed with brown sugar, honey, pecans, and smooth Kentucky Bourbon.

Blackened Creole Chicken - Blackened Chicken with sauteed peppers and onions topped with shredded Pepper Jack Cheese served on a toasted Kaiser Bun!




Filet Oscar - Certified Angus tenderloin topped with lump crab meat, asparagus and our famous seafood  creme sauce.


We also feature Gumbo, Crawfish Étoufée, Shrimp, Catfish, as well as more traditional fare such as mouthwatering steaks and award winning baby back ribs. Shorty Pants has signature sandwiches and wraps like the Steak ‘n Cheese sub or the Asiago Chicken sandwich. We also have a kid’s menu for the little ones.  Visit the Outside Tiki Bar, adding more fun to the Shorty Pants experience!

Dine at the water’s edge at the Lake’s #1 Creole Cuisine on the water. Shorty Pants Lounge, a luxury, laid back, lake experience.

Shorty pants Lounge, the Lake's #1 Creole Cuisine Restaurant where you can expect a luxury, laid back experience at Lake of the Ozarks!!

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Restaurant Hours:  7 days a week open at 11am