Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

Labor Day Weekend at the Lake of the Ozarks is a 3-day weekend jam-packed full of fun and excitement! (More if you can manage to start your vacation early on Raw Deal Thursday at our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks !) There are lots of things going on all around the lake, but if you're wanting to truly enjoy yourself, here are 5 reasons that Backwater Jack's is the only place to be.   Zero Ducks Given Pool Party We have the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks and we throw the most amazing pool parties in it! On holiday weekends, it gets even better with our infamous Zero Ducks Given Pool Parties. On Saturday, September 1 from 11 am-7pm we'll be sectioning off the pool area for this unbelievable 21+ celebration.  There's a $10 cover charge to get into the pool area, but you're not going to want to have to watch this exciting event from outside the fence! The pool will be party central all day long. We've got 3 incred...

We are very proud to be one of the Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurants participating in this year's Boating for C.O.P.S. 2018 event on Friday, August 31 . As a matter of fact, Backwater Jack's is both the beginning and the ending point for this boating event, so we'll be seeing you twice in one day! What is C.O.P.S. This title stands for Concerns of Police Survivors. It is a non-profit organization that helps the surviving family members of police officers that have died in the line of duty. They provide resources that assist in rebuilding the lives of these families and affected co-workers. This program strives to help survivors find a new normal in their lives while honoring the memory of their loved ones. Boating For C.O.P.S. This will be the third year for this wonderful annual event at the Lake of the Ozarks . It's a non-profit donation fun run where all proceeds collected will go directly to the Missouri C.O.P.S. organization. As we m...

Sometimes you're kind of hungry, but maybe not for an entire meal. That happens a lot when you've been hanging out at our waterfront pool at the Lake of the Ozarks . You've worked up an appetite but it's not quite time to eat yet. Something delicious from Backwater Jack's appetizer menu is just the thing to satisfy your hunger!  Backwater Jack's Appetizers The appetizer menu at our  Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant  is filled with traditional favorites, succulent seafood, the biggest Crab Rangoon in the lake area, and so much more! Even if you are ready for lunch or dinner, it's going to be hard to resist enjoying one of these first.  Wings A dozen jumbo chicken wings fried to a golden brown and then tossed in your choice of our homemade sauces: Original Hot, Sweet Honey Jerk, or Half & Half. West Key's Boiled Shrimp Succulent shrimp boiled in Cajun spices, chilled and served with fresh-cut lemon and cocktail sauce. ...

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...