Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

Have you tried the appetizers at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill yet? If not, you're missing out!  There's something special about the appetizers Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant ! They're first the things you taste after a long day on the water, the things that promise plenty more delicious things to come.  Here's a quick overview of the amazing appetizers awaiting you at Backwater Jack's. Wings A dozen jumbo chicken wings fried to a golden brown, then tossed in your choice of our homemade sauces: Original Hot, Sweet Honey Jerk, or Half & Half. Jack's Baked Nachos A pile of tortilla chips topped with tomatoes, black olives, and onions, then smothered in shredded cheddar jack cheese and baked. Available with chicken, veggies, or seafood! Chicken Tenders Hand-breaded to order. You'll taste the difference!  Stuffed Mushrooms Large mushroom caps stuffed with our handmade crab and cream cheese mix and then baked in white wine. ...

Who's ready for an experience that's one-of-a-kind?? We may be famous for rum runners and pains, but that's certainly not the extent of our frozen concoctions! Bring your crew out to our waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend to enjoy one (or several!) of our fantastic frozen delicacies. Here's a complete list of the frozen drinks waiting for you at Backwater Jack's Bar & Grill . Rum Runner You'll be running for more... or at least, trying to! Piña Colada A true classic - with REAL pineapple. Pain In The A** The best of both world: half Piña Colada and half Rum Runner. Mudslide Made with Kamora Coffee Liqueur, Irish Cream Liqueur and Irish Cream. Try it with DeKuyper Créme de Banana for a Funkey Monkey! Strawberry Daiquiri As delicious as a walk on the beach. A blend of Light Rum and Strawberry Puree. Floaters Need an extra kick in your frozen? Here's your answer: add a floater! Here are some of ...

The annual spring harbor hop is BACK! This is a great excuse to finally get your boat back out and enjoy a fun day out on the water with your family and friends. Start the day off right by joining in on the fun at Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill ! The Details:  Harbor Hop Spring 2014 will happen on Saturday, May 3rd. Players may get one or several 7-card hands for $15 donations apiece. Pick up another card at each location you hit, and turn in your completed hand to your last stop before 7 pm. The participating restaurants will generally open around 9 or 11 am. For a complete list of participating locations, their hours, and the complete event rules, visit  http://funlake.com/harborhop. The Winnings: 1st place: 10% of the pot 2nd place: 9% 3rd place: 8% 4th place: 7% 5th-10th place: 5% each 4 Worst Hands: 4% each Whether your choose to make a day of it or just join in for the evening hours, Harbor Hop is a great way to kick off your su...

Backwater Jack's is ready for Summer 2014...but in the meantime, we have some great things happening during SPRING 2014!!   As you may already know, our menu is a unique combination of Coastal Cuisine and a Midwestern Flair that is like no other at the Lake of the Ozarks!!  We are famous for our Rum Runners and Pains in the A$$ and have the BEST Bartenders at Lake of the Ozarks ready to mix up just about any concoction that you can imagine.   Backwater Jack's also offers the BEST LIVE Music at Lake of the Ozarks beginning in May!   Check out our schedule and make your plans to get back to Backwater Jacks! May 5 - Big John and the 39th St Blues Band May 6 - BoomChucks May 9 - Squigglefish May 10 - Phat Mike and the Bartenders May 15 - Ozark Mountain Oysters May 16 - Cut Loose May 17 - Phat Mike and the Bartenders May 22 - South Band 5 May 23 - The Surge May 24 - Phat Mike Unplugged noon-4 May 24 - The Surge 6p-10p May 25 - Queens ...

...and that means Indulging in some Good Ole Cajun Food  Mardi Gras is a popular phenomenon dating back thousands of years ago.  Also known as Carnival, it is celebrated in many countries around the world on the day before Lent begins. Some of the holiday's most famous public festivities take place in Brazil, Venice and of course New Orleans! Each year these festivities draw thousands of tourists wanting to join in the celebration. The History of Mardi Gras Historians date Mardi Gras back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility. When Christianity arrived in Rome, religious leaders decided to incorporate the popular local traditions of Saturnalia and Luypercalia into the new faith rather than abolishing them.  Mardi Gras, along with Christianity, spread from Rome to other European countries such as France, Germany, Spain and England. Traditionally, people would binge on all the meat, eggs, milk and cheese in their house in preparation f...