5 Reasons You LOVE Shady Gators

It's not hard to love Shady Gators, in fact, it's hard to find something you don't love about our fantastic restaurant! I mean, what's not to love about a place that's considered the Party Capitol at the Lake of the Ozarks?! From the great events to the amazing food, there are so many things to love, the only thing to not love is that the party doesn't last all year long! Here are a few things that we've found are YOUR favorites about Shady Gators.

Rocking Bands

Who doesn't love to find a place that serves up not only amazing food, but also the best bands and DJ's around?! At Shady Gators, we have our popular bands that come back week after week to entertain you, but we also bring in amazing musicians and DJ's that you may not have heard to get the tunes rolling. If you're itching for a good place to hear good tunes, you'll find it at Shady Gators. We keep them going late into the night, so you never miss a good one.

Amazing Food

When you go to a restaurant, you want to find something delicious, and different than the restaurants around. That's why we provide delicious Cajun food at the Lake of the Ozarks that makes your mouth water at the thought. From Alligator Bites to authentic jambalaya, you can enjoy Cajun classics that will become your all time favorite. Of course, we also provide bayou burgers and several pasta dishes for those with a less adventurous palate. 

Cozy Vacation Condos

Our vacation rentals are the talk of the town because they are comfortable, spacious, clean, filled with necessities, AND within walking distance of Shady Gators and Lazy Gators. From smaller units that fit your cozy group, to large condos that can hold you and all of your best friends for a wild weekend of entertainment, we have it all. Are you ready to start planning a fun winter vacation? Or maybe you want to get a head start and plan your next summer vacation? You can do either when you get a vacation rental at the Lake of the Ozarks with us!

HOT Events

While our bands and DJs are all worth coming out to see, we also have other fun events where you can play dodgeball, catch up on your new sand volleyball moves, and even try out for a bikini contest. It's always rocking and rolling here at The Gator, and we want you come out and participate in the Gator Games!

Stellar Boat Rides

As boating season starts to dwindle, there's no better time than the present to start planning next years trip! Our Shady Gator boat is a great way to get out on the Lake waves and catch some sun with your best buds. We have three 50 foot sea rays available, and they come complete with plenty of lounge space, and an air conditioned area below deck.

The Best Lakefront Restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks

Shady Gators has it all, delicious food, great music, fun events, and more. We didn't even mention Lazy Gators, where you'll find an infinity pool and the new Baja Beach Club Cantina and Tequila Bar, You won't sacrifice fun when you come out to Shady Gators!

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