Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

The unofficial start to the 2018 boating season is coming on Saturday, May 5 - the 21st Annual Spring Harbor Hop ! Our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant happens to be one of the stops on this awesome poker run on the water, and we're planning to make it a day to remember. You'll be making quite a few stops during the Harbor Hop, but Backwater Jack's is the one that will make you want to sit down and stay for a while!  The Hop Here is how this incredible annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks works. You begin at one of the more than 40 participating waterfront bars, restaurants, or marinas on the list. There you will pay an optional $20 donation to register and receive the first card to begin your poker hand. Anyone can play, and you are welcome to register for more than one hand.  Next, you will spend the rest of the day "hopping" from stop to stop, picking up a card each time that you do. Once you collect your 7th card, you will tur...

Backwater Jack's offers an eclectic blend of food and drink, combining the styles, ingredients, and cultures of South Florida and the Carribean with traditional favorites of the Midwest. Our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks  has a menu filled with amazing appetizers, incredible entrees, savory salads, fantastic pasta and rice dishes, succulent sushi (seasonally,) and even some unbelievably delicious desserts (and an awesome kids menu too.) Today, however, we are highlighting the fantastic sandwiches and burgers that we serve daily.  All of our sandwiches and burgers are served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle, and your choice of a side. You can also choose to add cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms or onions for an additional charge. The delicious dishes that you will be adding those toppings to include:   Fillet of Grouper Our own version of this delicately flavored fish, coated in a light batter and deep fried un...

April has been labeled as Stress Awareness Month. If you become aware of the fact that there's too much stress in your life, there's no better place to relieve that stress than our awesome waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks ! The next time you feel like you need a break from it all, that's when you've gotta get back to Backwater Jack's , and here are a few reasons why.  Live Music It has been proven that the soothing power of music is an effective tool for stress relief, and you can enjoy the best live music at the Lake of the Ozarks right here at Backwater Jack's. We've got plenty of room for our incredible bands both inside and outside, so no matter what the weather, you can join us for an evening of amazing music that will carry your worries away with it. Keep an eye on our Facebook page to find out which bands will be gracing our stage each week.  Amazing Drinks A good, stiff drink is just the thing to take the edge off o...

When it's time to decide what you're going to eat for dinner, the best decision you could possibly make is to get back to Backwater Jack's ! When you dine at the best waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks , you don't have to cook or clean, simply pick a dish and wait for us to serve it to you with a smile.  There are lots of tasty choices to pick from on our extensive menu. Today we're featuring the Entree section. Come in hungry, and don't be surprised if you have to ask for a doggy bag when you're full.  Delicious Dinners There's no reason for you to slave over a hot stove when Backwater Jack's serves up amazing entrees like the ones listed below. Each is served with a Water's Edge House Salad, dinner roll, and your choice of one of our savory side dishes.  Grilled Pork Loin A 14-oz. pork loin smoked, grilled, and then smothered in apricot teriyaki sauce and sprinkled with sesame seeds. 14-oz. Ribeye Sea...