Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

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,...

...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...

Mark Your Calendars...the 2014 Missouri Boat Shows are Almost Here As we wrap up 2013 and jump into the new year, be sure to add some Missouri Boat Shows to your 2014 agenda!  Attending boat shows is a great way to see what new products are out there. You can compare the latest models and get your questions answered all in one place.  Be sure to add these dates to your calendars now: Springfield Boat, Sport and RV Show - January 10-12 at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds E-Plex Overland Park Boat Show - January 23-26 at the Overland Park Convention Center Kansas City Boat and Sportshow - January 23-26 at Bartle Hall - Kansas City Convention Center St. Louis Boat and Sportshow - February 26 - March 2 at America’s Center & Edward Jones Dome St. Charles Boat Show - March 6-9 at the St. Charles Convention Center  At the boat shows, not only will you find boats, but tons of other boat-related products.  Whether your planning to b...

Are you looking for some great HOLIDAY FUN?  Lake of the Ozarks has some amazing events for everyone.  It may not be the prime time to be on the water, our land loving friends have a lot to choose from!!   Here are just a few of the things happening in the next couple of weeks. Christmas for Kids is the party to beat all parties at the Lake!  Sunday, December 8th at Country Club Hotel & Spa is the date so don't miss it! Reservations aren't necessary.  It's $20 and an unwrapped toy at the door.  Then dance the night away and shop the massive silent auction! Have a great time while helping kids in the Lake area that would otherwise not have gifts under the tree. Christmas on Main Street is in full swing at Main Street Music Hall. Shows are Tuesday through Saturday nightly at 7pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm. This festive show is sure to get you in the mood for all of the upcoming holiday festivities!!  The 29th Annual Lake Oza...