Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

It has been a great summer season here at Lake of the Ozarks' favorite waterfront bar . We want to thank our customers for making it the best season yet! Before summer ends, we wanted to share some reviews from this year: "We actually only had drinks and appetizers at this fun lakeside bar. They were so good we went 3 different times. If you like oysters on half shell they have good ones and half price on Thursdays" ~ MoparMan52 Westphalia, IN "Now this was a great place! The breaded Grouper fingers with raspberry sauce and the jalapeño poppers were fantastic! The poppers were huge! The kids had a blast feeding the giant buffalo carp and ducks. (Bring lots of quarters for the fish food machine). Oh, and the live music was great and this was on a Tuesday night." ~ tcgeffert Cedar Falls, IA "Great restaurant and overall best dive bar water location, place to eat, entertainment at the lake. Great access by both boat and car. But be sure to put yo...

Backwater Jack’s is the perfect place to enjoy summer at the Lake of the Ozarks. With beautiful views of the water, live music six days a week, and great drinks and food, it truly is the best waterfront bar and grill at the Lake of the Ozarks . Before the summer season started, Backwater Jack’s had some major renovations. If you haven’t stopped by this season, you may be wondering what we did. So here is what’s new at Lake of the Ozarks’ favorite waterfront restaurant : Bigger Is Better We have doubled the amount of indoor seating and added three times the amount of seating at the bar. With more TVs and seating, Backwater Jack’s is the best place to watch the game. The new renovation of indoor seating has given diners that chose to sit inside a better view. There are windows that open up and overlook the lake. Same Great Food The newly-remodeled kitchen is still serving up your favorite menu items. With appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches, burgers, a kid’s menu and m...

Going out to your favorite  waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks  is usually a fun filled adventure, complete with live music and drinks all around. We all have our favorite drink, but what do you know about the liquors used to make them? We know you love our bomb shots and frozen pains, but let's dig deeper and reveal some facts about hard liquor that you may not have heard before! Tequila Jimadors use round bladed, or Coa, machetes to chop the leaves of the blue agave plant to make tequila. They produce the tequila by removing the heart of the agave plant, which can weigh anywhere from 80 to 200 pounds when harvested. Just like champagne must be made in France, in order for it to be truly considered tequila, it must be produced in Mexico. Whiskey There is a difference between whisky and whiskey. Scottish distilleries produce whisky, while everyone else produces whiskey. According to the Scots, they believe more vowels waste good drinking time! The Sc...

Live music is one of the best reasons to spend your summer nights at Backwater Jack's . Nothing is better than an evening of delicious food, good drinks and great music. Lake of the Ozarks’ best place for live entertainment is open seven days a week and has live music six nights a week! Check out July’s line-up, so you don’t miss your favorite artist: Photo Credit: Spontaneous Serendipity Facebook Friday, July 1 -  The Surge Saturday, July 2 - Legends Undercover Sunday, July 3 - Phat Mike Unplugged (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM);  Phat Mike & the Bartenders (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Monday, July 4 - Spontaneous Serendipity Wednesday, July 6 - London Strangers Thursday, July 7 - Phat Mike & the Bartenders Friday, July 8 - The Surge Saturday, July 9 - Phat Mike Unplugged (12:30 - 4:30 PM);  Phat Mike & the Bartenders (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) Sunday, July 10 - Deep Fried Squirrel Monday, July 11 - James Clay Wednesday, July 13 - Double D ...

Summer at the Lake of the Ozarks can get very humid and hot. With above average temperatures and what seems like daily heat advisories, it is important to stay cool this summer. With many people out on the water enjoying the beautiful scenery and fun lake activities, Backwater Jack’s presents 4 tips to help you keep cool while having fun this summer. 1. Go Overboard! The easiest way to cool off while on the lake is to, well, get in the water. If you do decide to jump on in, make sure it is safe to do so first. With the hot temperatures that all Missourians are experiencing, there will be many people coming to Lake of the Ozarks to enjoy the water. This means there will be more and more boats on the water as the season progresses. 2. Drink, Drink and Drink Some More! Drink a lot…. of water! This tip seems simple, but it is easy to forget to drink the right amount of water when you are having fun out on the boat. Time flies when you are having fun, but don’t forget...

Father’s Day is soon approaching. Do you know how you’re celebrating the occasion? Why not bring your dad to Backwater Jack’s ? With delicious food, great live music and beautiful lake views, our waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is the perfect place for any occasion. Still not convinced? Here are 3 reasons why Backwater Jack’s is the place to bring your dad this Sunday! 1. Delicious Food! Backwater Jack’s uniquely combines the styles and ingredients of South Florida and the Caribbean with traditional Midwest favorites. It is coastal cuisine with a Midwestern flair. Our menu has a variety of different options, so there is something for everyone. From sandwiches and salads to steaks and  pastas, you will be sure to find your next favorite dish. We also offer daily specials Monday – Thursday, so make sure you stop by again to get a deal on some of our favorite menu items. 2. Best Frozen Drinks at the Lake! At Backwater Jack’s , we are famous for our Rum ...

Frozen drinks are a crowd favorite at the best waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks . They are a great way to cool off during hot and humid days, which we have a lot of during Missouri summers. Rum Runners, Strawberry Daiquiris and Pina Coladas all have an interesting story of how they came to be. Let’s take a look at the origins of these famous drinks: Rum Runners This drink is named after the real “Rum Runners” that inhabited the Florida Key during prohibition. Rum running is the act of illegally transporting alcoholic beverages where it is forbidden by law. (Don’t worry, our rum runners are perfectly legal for those over 21!) Because of Florida’s close proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, they have a long history of rum running. Apparently, this tasty drink was invented in the late 1950s at the Holiday Isle Tiki Bar in Islamorada, Florida. The bar had an excess of rum and other liqueur that needed to be used before the arrival of ...