Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

WHO'S HUNGRY?? The week after Memorial Day is usually a bit hectic for everyone, and this year has been no exception. We've all been rushing around like crazy trying to get everything done, but now we've finally made it - it's FRIDAY! It's time to head out to your favorite waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks and enjoy some delicious food and ice-cold drinks. We've got plenty of exquisite options awaiting you at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill ! APPETIZERS, SALADS, & SOUPS Chicken Strips Wings Jack's Seafood Nachos Quesadillas Onion Rings Stuffed Mushrooms Crab Rangoon Buffalo Shrimp Jalapeno Poppers Jack's Red Beans & Rice Oysters on the 1/2 Shell Boiled Spiced Shrimp The Backwater Cobb Salad Jack's Island Seafood Salad HOUSE MADE SIDE DISHES Fried Potato Salad Broccoli Crown Fries Cole Slaw Sugar Snap Peas Baked Potato (after 4:00 PM) THE SANDWICH COUNTER Jack's Buffalo Chick...

How do you know that boating season is officially underway at the Lake of the Ozarks? Spring Harbor Hop 2015 is THIS WEEKEND - Saturday, May 2nd! It's time to bust out those boats and join your favorite lakefront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks for a day on the water you won't soon forget. Spring Harbor Hop 2015 - Event Details Harbor Hop is one of the most highly anticipating boating events of the year. Join Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill on Saturday, May 2nd for a delicious send-off to a fun day on the water. Get your first playing card for a suggested $20.00 donation, and then "hop" to different participating locations to pick up subsequent cards until you have a complete poker hand. As long as your completed hand is turned in to your final location by 7:00 PM, you'll be eligible to win some great prizes! Spring Harbor Hop 2015 - Prize Opportunities It doesn't matter if you're a pro poker player or a first-timer; everyone ...

Has spring fever caught you yet? It usually runs rampant this time of year. Common symptoms include restlessness, a desire to be outdoors, and difficulty focusing at work. If you or someone you know has displayed any of these symptoms, take action immediately - come find the cure at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill ! Be Active People tend to be far less active during the winter months, so when spring finally rolls around, they have a lot of pent-up energy that needs to be released. Come on out and get moving at our waterfront restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks - climb in your boats and travel by water to come see us, or bust out your dance moves while listening to the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Stimulate Your Senses One common symptom of spring fever is increased excitement for no specific reason - or at least, no obvious reason. Many people have attributed this increased excitement to the stimulation of senses that have been dormant for the winter mont...

Mmm... Who's craving crab?! When you've got a craving to satisfy, Backwater Jack's is the place to go! Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill is home to the LARGEST Crab Rangoon at the Lake of the Ozarks. You know you love it... but how much do you know about the delectable ingredients? Here are some crazy facts about crabs. 1. There are over 6,000 species of crabs. 2. A group of crabs is called a cast. 3. If a crab loses a claw, a new one will grow in its place. 4. The hard shell covering a crab's body is called the "carapace." 5. Crabs can walk in any direction, but they tend to move sideways if they are in a hurry. 6. Humans eat approximately 1.5 million tons of crab every year. 7. Crabs have compound eyes that consist of hundreds of little lenses. 8. Female crabs produce well over 1,000 eggs at a time. 9. Crabs communicate by making drumming and clapping sounds with their claws. 10. A crab's teeth are located in its stomach. ...

Are you looking forward to another great summer at the Lake of the Ozarks? OF COURSE you are! Great summers don't just happen, though - it takes careful measuring and mixing to design the perfect summer. Lucky for you, the team at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill is here to let you in on four secret ingredients that are sure to make this summer one for the record books! Ingredient #1: Boating On the Lake of the Ozarks There's no better way to reset and recharge than boating on the Lake of the Ozarks! That's why Backwater Jack's has its own large, private dock - our customers can jump in their boats and come enjoy the best food in Osage Beach ! After all, why take the car when you could take the BOAT instead?? Ingredient #2: Great Food (That YOU Didn't Have To Make!) Even the people who love cooking will agree that sometimes, they just don't feel like doing it. If you've had a long day, the last thing you need is to come home and slave away in...

It's been a long week. You've been rushing around trying to get everything done, and now you are more than ready to kick back and enjoy some much needed rest and relaxation. The only question is... where are you going to do that? In our minds, there's only one answer to that question: you're going to do kick back at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill! Here are the 4 biggest reasons why we think you should spend this weekend with us, the best restaurant on the water in Osage Beach, MO . 1: Johnny G and the Allstars Will Be Here On Saturday! Do you like live music at the Lake of the Ozarks ? OF COURSE you do! Join us on Saturday, March 21st from 1:00-5:00 PM to listen to live music from one of the Lake's favorite bands: Johnny G and the Allstars. Based out of Jefferson City, Missouri, this talented band offers everything from great vocals to incredible trumpet solos.  2: Backwater Jack's Has The Lake's BIGGEST Crab Rangoon We don't kn...

Who's excited?! The BIGGEST annual party at the Lake of the Ozarks returns on Saturday, February 21st, 2015! Your friends at Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill are here to hook you up with all the details for the 2015 Mardi Gras Pub Crawl. Mardi Gras Pub Crawl - The Overview Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is the biggest and best annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks. Join hundreds of people from all over mid-Missouri for killer drinks and outstanding entertainment at 20+ participating locations - all in one night!  Leave your keys behind. Pub Crawl busses will run from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM , so you don't even have to worry about finding a designated driver! Mardi Gras Pub Crawl - The Wristband Who said anything about cover charges? At Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, a $10 wrist band gets you into every participating location at no additional charge. Plus, you'll get to enjoy unlimited entertainment at every location and free transportation to and from participating hotels! ...