Emily is the best waitress ever!!! Food was awesome....order anything with the Brazilian anything!!! Right next door to Lazy Gators to cool off in the pool with swim up bar!!! read more

Very fun place to go for a night out. Not too crazy expensive compared to other places on the lake. Lots of activities and live performances there. I've been during live musicans and a foam party and it's always a great time! Unfortunately very packed and kind of dirty on occasion but very very fun read more

Love coming here during the summer to party and get some drinks. They always have fun contests and live music, and its always packed. Which is crazy because this place is like 3 stories. Came here one day for lunch and was shocked at how good their food was. For a bar, they have really proved they know how to do food. Was here with a huge group of girls and we split tons of things: coconut shrimp, surf and sizzle, poppers, chicken nachos, and then I had the chicken carbonara for my entrée. The appetizers were so good, the coconut shrimp is by far the best I have ever had, so good that we got 2-3 orders. Will definitely be back for the awesome food! read more

We enjoy Shady Gators as it has an awesome atmosphere - this latest trip we decided to try their eats. Our group of 6 was seated immediately in a prime location on a Friday night. It was a nice surprise. We were seated to see the band that would be playing as well as to see the single singer who was performing beforehand. The waitress was nice - attentive and took our orders immediately. There are only a few places in the Ozarks that make my favorite drink perfectly (Pain in the Ass) and Gators is one of them!! We all got a mixture of chicken somehow - tenders, wraps - and while my wrap was delicious, the tenders came out overcooked and really deep dark fried. The people who ordered them did not finish them because they just weren't up to par. We told her we were staying for the band/foam party and she was fine with that until an hour later she kept coming and pushing for us to pay. We did then we got no more attention and had planned on ordering a ton more drinks! There is a cover charge if you aren't there before 9 and its pretty high - $10 to be exact. Plenty of people will pay it though yet they can go a few more feet down the main street and get in for free at Toads. We headed upstairs to a foam party and I hadn't been to one since my college days and it was fun to be in the bubbles with everyone. Hint - if you wear flip flops, take them off so you can steady yourself better! There is a shuttle to take you to and from their various parking lots - be nice and tip the drivers, they are awesome entertainment and the ones who will help you get up and down that hill! read more

We had high hopes for this place with so much to offer but it kept falling flat over and over. First was a weeknight dinner with a great Brazillian beef wrap, terrible fries, good drinks and the worst waitress I've ever met. She would write our orders all wonky on a pad of paper and then have to keep coming back from the computer to clarify what she had written. Three of us ordering so obviously too easily overwhelmed. EVERYTHING was sticky, the menus, tables, stools, ketchup bottles, bar top (yes, we got our own drinks). Gator bites were dry and mealy- avoid them. Next was a trip over on a Friday night to check out their dance floor and DJ situation. There was a $10 cover charge for men AND women, not sure how they can stock up their foam parties by charging ladies. We left and went back to H. Toad's to see a LIVE band and dance all we wanted for free. Sunday was supposed to be live music with a crawfish boil but I don't know what time that was supposed to be. It was totally dead in there in the afternoon so we wandered over to the Lazy Gator pool area nearby and there was no DJ or anything happening there either. Left that complex about 4pm so I guess nothing gets started there until late. I'm a fan of a all-day Sunday Funday myself so this wasn't my thing at all. If you're a tourist, there are too many other great party places to waste your time here. Coconuts, H. Toad's, Topsiders, Flirt are all way more fun and appreciative of your business. Plus....less sticky!!! ;) read more

Its a great spot to enjoy the water and food. I havent been here in 4 years, and they use to have the best Nachos I ever had. I literally was more pumped about being a fat kid after the weekend with their nachos. Food comes quick!! Thats a huge plus! The nachos were still good, but not like I remember 4 years ago. The chicken is like this cold huge chunks and very much like that processed frozen stuff. I remember it being shredded yummy make my belly fat because I cant stop eating it good. Was very disappointing after a 4 year wait. I mean not gonna lie, still scarfed it down. Parking does suck. But if you just know all this you come by boat or cab(no Uber there). Perfect place to party and have drinks! Its a fun place! And dog friendly! Its defiantly a great spot and worth going to. read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all. The service was friendly and attentive but it took awhile for the food. Both my daughter and I were disappointed by the lack of flavor in our food. She had the Philly Steak Sandwich and I had the Crispy Chicken Ranch Wrap. I asked for some of their hot sauce added but they must have forgot to do it because there was none. There was very little to none of the ranch sauce. We got the chips as a side thinking they were homemade but they were pretty much like regular waffle potato chips. Overall we were disappointed because we didn't expect it to be gourmet but it wasn't up to par for general American food. read more

Great food and drinks at Shady's, followed by a great time at Lazy Gators for the Jackyl concert! It had been a while since we patronized Lazy Gators and we were pleasantly surprised to see how the game has been stepped up at that venue! read more

Placed a carry out order, food was not ready when we arrived yet it was cold when we got it back home (less than a 2 minute drive). Fries were freezer burnt and soggy, burgers were obviously frozen patties, the cat fish appetizer was a joke with 6 small pieces of fish on a bed of wilted lettuce for $14, and the gator wrap was inedible. Such a waste of time and money. Bar area seemed sketchy and not exactly clean. Not one employee was wearing a face mask. read more

Terrible customer service. Could not get a drink standing at the bar or sitting at a table. We were passed by a waitress at least a dozen times and never checked with our party to see if we needed anything. The security staff was extremely rude. This was my first trip down to the Ozarks - will never be back to this establishment. Do not waist your time. read more

The food was good with good prices! Definitely not a place to come for anything fancy. Typical bar food. Pool was not open yet so that was a bummer. But the bar was open and everyone was very nice! read more

Kind of loud. A little crazy. But a great view and the food was good. Bianca was our waitress and the service was excellent.. . read more

Great spot to sit lakeside for food or drinks. We had exceptional service, and the food was both fast and tasty. We especially enjoyed the Alligator Bites, and the Blackened Tuna Salad. read more

Shady Gators - Blackened Tuna Caesar Salad - Bars Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

Try the seafood Alfredo ! Coconut shrimp is great. Good view. Great wait staff. Fun environment. Kid friendly! Till the kitchen closes. Come one come all. I endorse this establishment. 5stars!!! read more

Shady Gators - Try the seafood Alfredo !!! And the coconut shrimp. Simply delicious !!!!!!! - Bars Near Me - Lake Ozark, Missouri

I felt my very uncomfortable at that bar. Jt was inappropriate to my girlfriends and I did not feel safe at that bar beware of JT

Nothing but fine fun fun!! and a good good good time. Nothingi much to say but I have a good time every time

Mediocre bar food that requires a $10 cover to taste. Brought a group of 10 people here for dinner. They charged me $100 in cover fees and after speaking with the manager his only excuse was, "that's the way it's always been." He didn't care that we were dropping $400 on dinner and drinks. The shot girls visited our table three times more often than our waitress, which seem like only two times. Never again. read more

Amazing view of lake. Great food. Okay service may take a while to eat. Kid friendly. A little crowded. Good entertainment. Pull up to the dock and walk up and see the sunset. Steak Ceaser wrap is my favorite thing here. Seafood, Fish, Sandwiches and Cornbread! Amazin!! Queso dip is a bit small for the price but other than that I definitely recommend as a option to eat here on the lake. Pretty good atmosphere as well read more

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I watched a bar back sweep lemons and limes off the floor. Then put them back into the garnish trays. Honestly! I was there for hours. Service was great. Then a stoned idiot did this and could have made everyone sick. I told the manager and he just moved the to a different section. Drink at your own risk. read more

I was having a great time. I had been at the establishment all day. Another patron was having an issue with the bartender. This bartender appeared to be obviously intoxicated. I tried to intervene at that point, but the manager (JG) blew me off and would not even talk to me. I was having a fantastic time, until this episode, which was unacceptable read more

Really fun atmosphere. Lots of music and great drink specials, went last season and will definitely be back this one. Didn't get a chance to try the food last year but friends did and said they enjoyed it. If you are looking for a fun place to hang out on the lake check out Shady's you won't be disappointed. read more

Had great service and good food here. Had the seafood pasta and it was pretty good. They had a nice live band as well. Be prepared to wait a bit on a Friday or Saturday night as they get busy. read more

Great place to hang out. Gator bites were awesome and the grouper was absolutely amazing. Service was fast and prices were reasonable. Will definitely come back. read more

The chicken tenders here are the best we've ever had, and the slim shady tastes exactly like a sonic cherry limeade! Thanks Josie, you've been a great server!! read more

The fried crawfish was good, but the french dip was way too salty. I may eat there again, but won't order that.

Decent food, but expensive due to small portions. Nice views, which would be even better if the owner spent a little money to renovate. Stairs from one level to the next are dark and treacherous. If you are over 25, head home by 10:30. The kids take the place over. It's a shame, I know they hit them for a cover but that's not the crowd that spends the big money. read more

Go with the ménage trios...little bit of everything...expect cold drinks, great people and good lake food. Oh, and the merch is the coolest in the lake! read more

Fun bar most of the time (I would avoid eating here at dinner though) Several different areas to the bar which sometimes includes 2 dancing areas. Friday nights there is a DJ and then a cover band on a stage across the bar and down a floor. Saturday night it was just a 80s cover band (wtf? why?) in one dance area and it was too packed to do anything or even talk. Regardless, this is definitely one of the top places to go to for night life at the Lake. read more

Reasonably priced. Arrived around 11:30 on a weekday. Slow service even though they weren't busy. Generous serving of fries that would have probably been good when they were hot. Burger was over cooked & dry but not bad. Lots of cheese & toppings. The wastebasket in the restroom was full even though they had only been open for half an hour. Great view & lots of good boat parking. read more

Bartender wasn't all that friendly but drinks were good and nachos excellent. Great view and atmosphere. I'd go back again

Tough to write a review for Shady gators. I've been to the restaurant with my family and the bar with my friends. The restaurant for dinner was loud which was distracting. The food was better than I was expecting for a place that I think of as primarily a bar. I enjoyed the chicken ranch wrap. I'd also recommend one of their specials, honey-something. I think they called it grouper fingers. At night, I think Shady Gators is probably one of the best bars on the lake. Their rum runners are tasty and worth the cost. read more

Amazing time! Shady Gators is a non-stop party, would definitely recommend going there Friday and Saturday nights.

I went to shady gators on a Saturday night with my girlfriends for a bachelorette party. The night was fun and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. However, when the bar closed at 1:30 am and we were waiting for a ride we experienced an extremely unfortunate interaction with shady gator employees and the owner of the establishment. As we were waiting for our ride, we were underneath the upstairs deck and an employee spilled/dumped an entire trash bag full of liquid on top of me. I was understanding at first, however the owner of the bar and several other employees tried to make it seem as though it was my fault. I was soaked in trash water and they offered nothing besides a dry bar towel to clean myself off and then insinuated that it was my own fault. A kind bartender reimbursed me for 1/2 of the $50 cover I paid for my friends and I to enter the bar (not nearly enough compensation in my opinion.) The owner of shady gators was extremely rude, unprofessional, and inconsiderate. If you're looking for an overpriced yet cheap establishment to waste your time at for a night, then shady gators may be the place for you. However, if you're interested in upstanding and considerate establishments, I highly recommend any place besides shady gators. read more

Jt made me feel very uncomfortable. The bar was great if he didn't run it. Watch out girls

So me and my good friend Jon Hopkins decided to check this place out. Pool party, bikinis, and bottle service. Our house was right down the road and let me tell you this was the spot!! The true definition of can't turn a ho into a housewife, but boy that didn't stop my good friend Jon! Cougar patrol on the prowl Jon landed a sexy 50 something. Our waitress at the cabana kept the 4's away so the 8's could play! Will def go back! read more

This place is run down and smells like a sewer! Fortunately it was an afternoon and they weren't that busy. So we sat in an area that the breeze blew the sewer smell away. If you're looking for a nice place to eat, save yourself and don't go here. Service is okay and the food was good, but this place is in desperate need of an overhaul. This just seems like a drinkers paradise for young adults that don't care about over running sewage and vomit, and where the liquor flows and so do the brain cells. read more

Great food, great service, great view of lake. Not to mention great street name, "Sweet William"

We had a really great time here! It looked like everyone else was having fun too. Service was a little slow but they were pretty busy. The drinks were REALLY overpriced but I guess we were paying for the experience too! I think if your on vacation and looking for a trendy spot then this is the one! read more

Atmosphere gets 5 stars but food and beer selection fails.

We go every time we visit the lake. The drinks are good. Ordered coconut shrimp and they were really tasty.