Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

On this day in 1700, English jokers began making popular the annual tradition of April Fools' Day by playing practical jokes on each other. Although the day, also known as All Fools Day, has been celebrated for several centuries by different cultures, its exact origins remain a mystery. In present day, people have gone to tremendous lengths to create elaborate April Fools' hoaxes. Newspapers, radio, TV stations, and websites have participated in outrageous fictional stunts or claims to fool their audiences. Below are 4 of the most unforgettable public pranks in recent history: The Swiss Spaghetti Harvest The spaghetti tree hoax took place in 1957 by a BBC current affairs program.The three minute broadcast reported a family in Southern Switzerland harvesting spaghetti from the family "spaghetti tree". At the time, spaghetti was relatively little known in the UK, so many people were unaware that it was made from wheat flour and water. This resulted in many view...

It's that time of year again, the kids will be out for spring break soon, the weather is not quite ready to welcome waterfront activities, so what's an adult to do for fun?  No worries, the 15th Annual  Lake of the Ozarks  Mardi Gras Pub Crawl is this Saturday, February 20th. There are over 20 participating restaurants/bars and each location will have a band or DJ! The best part is you don't have to worry about driving because there is bus transportation, so you can hit as many of the venues that you want. Check out the entertainment lineup below!   Unlimited Entertainment The Surge DJ Dr. Cheese Classic Rewind DJ Taz Famous DJ Frizzy from St. Louis Money 4 Nothing Disengaged Notorious Contagious Planet Jazz DJ Craig Maxey NakedCove Entertainment DJ JB DJ Crazy J DJ Geefer Southerland DJ Trenwreck Dale Blue/DJ Vinyl Richie Your All Access Pass Don't worry about a cover charge! For $10 you get a wrist band that allows you entry to the...

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 ...

Backwater Jack's is excited to be open for the 2014 season and we are bringing back some of our most popular specials.   Everyday's gonna be special at Backwater Jack's because we have something happening EVERY DAY of the week!  Check out  Backwater Jack's Daily Specials ... Crabby o'l Mondays  - start your week off right with our 1 LB Delicious Snow Crab plus a Pain in the A** or Run Runner!! Tequila Tuesdays  - Bring a friend and enjoy 2-fer Cuervo shots and house margaritas!!  Wine-O Wednesdays -  get over the "hump" with $5 off any bottle of wine and $1 off a glass of house wine. Raw Deal Thursdays  - get moving toward the weekend with Oysters, Shrimp and $1 off of canned beer. Celebrate the weekend with  Bomb Buckets  on Friday and Saturday and finish it off with  Bloody Mary ,  Red Stripe &   Mimosas  on Sundays! We are the Best  Waterfront Bar at Lake of the Ozarks !  Get yourself in to ...

Backwater Jacks has long been a favorite of the Lake of the Ozarks.  The eclectic blend of food, drink & entertainment brings locals and visitors back to savor the atmosphere, food and views.   Here are the Top 10 things that EVERYONE LOVES about Backwater Jacks !! Conveniently located in the heart of Osage Beach - close to shopping and lodging. LIVE MUSIC at 6p Wednesday- Monday (starting in May) Our Famous (or maybe Infamous to some) Rum Runners Raw Deal Thursday for Wings, Oysters, Shrimp, Can Beer Specials The Original Seafood Nachos (Backwater Jack's Style) Our Legendary Pain in the A$$ Crabby Ole Mondays - We know you're a little crabby on Mondays,so come in and enjoy 1 LB Delicious Snow Crab plus Pain in the A**'s and Run Runners! Tequilla Tuesday - does this even need an explanation? DROP IT LIKE ITS HOT WEEKENDS - BOMB BUCKETS and LIVE MUSIC The AHHHHHHMazing Views from our deck.  Whatever the reason, it's time to get back to Backwa...

Backwater Jacks has an eclectic blend of food, drink & entertainment on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.  What could be more fun than enjoying the combination of South Florida/Caribbean style food while sitting on the deck overlooking the gorgeous lake view?  Come to Backwater Jacks and you will also enjoy our Daily specials, signature drinks and LIVE Music starting in May! Check out part of our menu below!! Appetizers, Salads & Soups Jack's Seafood Nachos  Jack's Red Beans & Rice - Wings Chicken Strips - Quesidillas - Onion Rings Stuffed Mushrooms - Jalepeno Poppers Crab Rangoon - Buffalo Shrimp - Oysters on 1/2 Shell Boiled Spicy Shrimp - Backwater Cobb Salad Jack's Island Seafood Salad Chicken, Fish, Steaks & Pastas Served with salad, choice of side dish & bread. Jamaican Lime Grilled Chicken Breast 14 oz Ribeye - Jack's Grilled Pork Loin Garlic Chicken Pasta - Cajun Jambalaya Caju...

It's almost time to get back to the Lake of the Ozarks Favorite Waterfront Bar & Grill, Backwater Jacks!!   Like everyone else, we are tired of the snow and ready to move forward with the fun and sun this weekend!!  Our opening day for the 2014 Season will be March 13th - so be sure to mark your calendar to come see us and enjoy the eclectic blend of food, drink & entertainment on the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks. If you've never been to Backwater Jack's, our menu uniquely combines the styles and ingredients cultures of South Florida & the Caribbean with tradition favorites of the Midwest - Come try our Coastal Cuisine with a Midwestern Flair - we know you'll like it! Don't forget about two fun events at the Lake! March 15th - St Patrick's Day Parade May 3rd - Annual Spring Harbor Hop We will be updating the Backwater Jacks Live Music schedule soon - so be sure to check back for updates! We are the Best  Waterfront Bar at Lake of the O...

A new year is here and that means new boats for 2014!  Take a look at some of these beauties new to the market this year.  Then come join us at the Lake of the Ozarks this summer to see if you can spot any of them out on the water!  And after you work up an appetite looking at boats all day, stop by Backwater Jack's for some of the Best Food Lake of the Ozarks has to offer!   Sea Ray 350 SLX All new for 2014 is the Sea Ray 350 SLX.  This new beauty is redefining "Day Boat" and has seating for up to 18.  With Sea Ray's Next Wave innovations, you'll experience a superior ride and handling. As their largest premium bowrider, the 350 SLX comes with increased power while keeping the noise down with our Quiet Ride engineering and technology.  For more information visit:  http://searay.com/ Bayliner 642 Overnighter The all-new 642 Overnighter is a stylish and versatile Cuddy model.  It was designed with open-water cruising,...

Every day is special at Backwater Jack's because we have something happening EVERY DAY of the week!  Check out  Backwater Jack's Daily Specials ... Crabby o'l Mondays  - start your week off right with our 1 LB Delicious Snow Crab plus a Pain in the A** or Run Runner!! Tequila Tuesdays  - Bring a friend and enjoy 2-fer Cuervo shots and house margaritas!!  Wine-O Wednesdays -  get over the "hump" with $5 off any bottle of wine and $1 off a glass of house wine. Raw Deal Thursdays  - get moving toward the weekend with Oysters, Shrimp and $1 off of canned beer. Celebrate the weekend with  Bomb Buckets  on Friday and Saturday and finish it off with  Bloody Mary ,  Red Stripe &   Mimosas  on Sundays! We are the Best  Waterfront Bar at Lake of the Ozarks !  Get yourself in to try our Caribbean and Southern Florida inspired favorites!   We also have the BEST  live music at Lake of the Ozarks ...

Backwater Jack's  is still delivering GREAT Live Music at Lake of the Ozarks !! We bring your the best National, Regional & Local Bands and this weekend we will have live music on Friday and Saturday night starting at 6pm.  Check out the schedule! Fri Sept 27... Kirk Brown Blues Band Sat Sept 28... 200 Proof Backwater Jacks Weekend Specials: RAW DEAL THURSDAYS  - Oysters and Wings and Shrimp...OH MY!  $1 OFF canned beer to wash 'er down. Friday and Saturday  - Drop it like it's HOT ALL WEEKEND Long!!  BOMB BUCKETS and LIVE MUSIC Need we say more? REGGAE SUNDAY  - Bad like yaz ... Bloody Marys, Red Stripe, and Mimosas.  Bombs ALL DAY mon! Come try our Coastal Cuisine with a Midwestern Flair at the Lake of the Ozarks!!   DINE IN OR PICK UP! 573-348-6639 We are the Best  Waterfront Bar at Lake of the Ozarks !  Get yourself in to try our Caribbean and Southern Florida inspired favorites!  We also have the BEST...

Backwater Jack's has the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks !  The month of August we are heating up the stage with some great bands like The Surge, Squigglefish, Phat Mike & Bartendars, South 5 Band and so many more!!  Check out the Backwater Jacks Live Music schedule and mark your calendars to get back to Backwater Jacks soon!! AUGUST 2013 LIVE BANDS Thurs Aug 1... MisLedd Fri Aug 2... The Surge Sat Aug 3.... Phat Mike & the Bartenders Sun aug 4... AZ-1 Mon Aug 5...Boom Chucks Wed Aug 7... C&B Radio Thurs Aug 8... Johnny G & the Allstars Fri Aug 9... Phat Mike & the Bartenders Sat Aug 10... South 5 Band Sun Aug 11... Moon Dogs Mon Aug 12.... Boom Chucks Wed Aug 14... Donny Larsen Thurs Aug 15... Squigglefish Fri Aug 16... The Surge  Sat Aug 17... The Surge Sun Aug 18... AZ-1 Mon Aug 19... Boom Chucks Wed Aug 21... 2 Johnnies on the Spot Thurs Aug 22... Sweet Trouble Fri Aug 23... Griffin & the Gargoyles Sat Au...

Can you believe the month of July is almost here??  Time flies when you are havin a good time - and we have definitely been having a good time at Backwater Jacks,the Favorite  Lake of the Ozarks Waterfront Bar & Grill!!  We have a really fun line-up of bands for July that you will NOT want to miss!!  They'll tear it up with some great music every Wednesday-Monday! Here is the Backwater Jacks Live Music Schedule for July: JULY 2013 LIVE BANDS Mon July 1...Boom Chucks Wed July 3...2 Johnnies on the Spot Thur July 4...South 5 Fri July 5...The Surge Sat July 6...The Big Rigs (12:30 P-4:30P)                     Queens Boulevard (6p-11P) Sun July 7...The Big Rigs (12:30P-4:30P)                     Queens Boulevard (6p-10P) Mon July 8....Kirk Brown Blue...