Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

It's time to gather your crew and get ready for the 34th Annual Fall Harbor Hop at the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday, October 12, 2019 . All of us here at Backwater Jack's look forward to this incredible poker run on the lake each autumn. (We love the Spring Harbor Hop too!) Here are this year's Harbor Hop details so that all of you can be sure to join us.  How to Harbor Hop In case you haven't had the chance to enjoy one of these action-filled Harbor Hops, here is how it works. (If you already know all about how to hop, you can skip down to the prizes and details about the best card stop below!) Your Harbor Hop begins at Backwater Jack's or any of the over 40 participating bars & restaurants on the list. (You can find the full list by visiting www.Funlake.com/HarborHop .) At your first stop, for a $20 donation, you will receive the first card of the 7 you need for a complete poker hand. You can even play more than one hand if you feel like it. Nex...

Anyone that makes their way to the lake area is most likely looking for some fun. After all, it's an incredible vacation destination. We do everything in our power to make sure that visitors to our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant enjoy a memorable time they can brag about to their friends and remember fondly for years to come. Take a look at some of the amazing things you'll find at Backwater Jack's to keep you from ever getting bored while you're here.   That Awesome Pool Folks have been getting themselves back to Backwater Jack's for years, but the addition of our fantastic lakeside pool and swim-up bar seems to give them all an extra reason to stick around a lot longer! There are lounge chairs and tables both in and out of the water, sunny spots, shady spots, and it's conveniently located next to our big outdoor stage.  We have hosted quite a few unbelievable pool parties and there are a lot more on the way! Our SWIMDUSTRY pool pa...

How are you enjoying your summer so far? Here at Backwater Jack's , we're loving it! The weather's been great, the customers have been incredible, the live music has been outstanding, and we've experienced quite a few of the best pool parties at the Lake of the Ozarks ! The season's not over yet and we're planning tons more fun for everyone this month too.  August Music & Event Schedule No matter what type of music is your favorite, it's very likely to be on our music schedule. We have incredible bands playing nearly every night of the week and they cover a wide range of musical genres. The one thing they all do have in common is that they are all amazing and perform the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks .  Wed, Aug 1…  London Strangers Thurs, Aug 2…  Christiana Fri, Aug 3…  Queens Boulevard Sat, Aug 4…  Queens Boulevard Sun, Aug 5…  Boomchux Mon, Aug 6…  Clay Hughes Mon Aug 6…  SWIMDUSTRY PARTY @ 10PM W...

The Margarita Madness Pool Party at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant is nearly here! (This Saturday, July 28 , as a matter of fact.) To prepare you for this awesome day at the Backwater Jack's pool  filled with fun , live music, salsa dancing, samples, drink specials, Hornitos tequila, and margaritas (plus margaritas, and more margaritas!!!) we've provided you with a few fun facts to broaden your knowledge about some great topics; tequila, margaritas, and our very own upcoming pool party.   TEQUILA FUN FACTS * The #1 tequila market in the world is the good ol' U.S. of A., larger than even Mexico!  * True tequila must be made in Mexico, the same as true champagne must be made in Champagne, France. If it is made outside of specific areas in Mexico, it is referred to as an agave spirit.   * Tequila is made from the agave plant. Many believe this to be a type of cactus, but it is actually a member of the lily family.  *...

Who's ready for another awesome pool party at Backwater Jack's ? Not only do we have the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks , complete with an awesome swim-up bar, but we've gotten pretty skilled at throwing the most fantastic pool parties in and around it too! Each Monday starting at 10 pm we host our SWIMDUSTRY pool parties along with Effen Vodka, where we celebrate another successful weekend of hard work by relaxing and letting loose. Every holiday weekend we bring you those amazing Zero Ducks Given Pool Parties. Next up, we're adding margaritas to the mix and throwing a magnificent Margarita Madness Pool Party ! Pool Party Details Most likely just about any day of the week, if someone asks you if you'd like to have a few poolside margaritas, your answer is going to be YES!!! On Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 11 am-7 pm , we'll be sipping specialty margaritas by the pool (and in the pool) all day long. There is NO COVER to attend this event,...

We're gearing up for another exciting month at Backwater Jack's ! Not only can you enjoy the most delicious food & drinks while you're here, but July also is filled with all kinds of amazing live music and quite a few parties at the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks . Beginning with a pre-Fourth of July Zero Ducks Given Pool Party to close out June, things just keep getting better from there! Independence Day Zero Ducks Given With the 4th of July falling on a Wednesday this year, we decided to start the celebration a few days early on Saturday, June 30, 2018 ! From 11 am-7 pm , we are hosting another exciting holiday weekend Zero Ducks Given Pool Party. A small $10 cover charge gains you access to this 21+ pool party. We'll have the best DJs playing all of your favorites throughout the entire event. The music doesn't stop at 7 pm though, because that's when the bands take over the stage!  The Malibu and Budweiser teams will be on hand wit...