Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

St. Patrick's Day has become a widely celebrated holiday in America. We get together with friends and family, dress in green and enjoy the many Irish-American traditions that have evolved over time. The Lake of the Ozarks favorite waterfront bar and grill will be celebrating this holiday in the traditional Irish-American way as well, so don't miss out! But the topic got us thinking about how very few people know the Irish truths about St. Patrick's Day. Backwater Jack's is taking a look into the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and debunking some common misconceptions about the holiday. So without further ado, here's the facts, Jack! Myth: Popular St. Patrick's Day Festivities Originate from Ireland Fact: St. Patrick’s Day was a Roman Catholic holiday only observed in Ireland until the 1700s. The faithful spent the relatively somber occasion in quiet prayer at church or at home. Only when Irish immigrants living in the United States began organizin...

It's no secret - Backwater Jacks Bar & Grill works hard to bring you the very BEST live entertainment at the Lake of the Ozarks so you can enjoy fantastic food and outstanding music at the same time! This weekend, we'd like to introduce you to the talented entertainers that will be hanging out with us. Trust us - you won't want to miss out on this lineup! Friday, August 21st ~ The Surge The Surge started out as four guys jamming together in of their basements, but they have grown into one of the Lake Area's favorite local bands. Band members include Shawn Crow (lead vocals), Doug Harmon (guitar), David Dew (drums) and Eddie Reinkemeyer (bass). The Surge is a high-energy, high-entertainment local band that plays all of the party music you love dancing to! Click here to follow The Surge on Facebook. Saturday, August 22nd from 12:30-4:30 PM ~ The Boomchux If you're looking for a totally unique musical experience, you don't have to look any...

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...

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...