Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

Where did the time go? All of a sudden, closing day for the 2020 season at our Lake of the Ozarks waterfront bar & restaurant is here! Saturday, November 7 is our final day open this year, so you've only got a few more days to get yourself back to Backwater Jack's before we close the doors until next spring. Here's a reminder of what you need to enjoy at least one more time before it's too late! Get Back Thursday-Saturday If you want to make sure you get your favorite food or drink at least one last time before our doors close for the year, get yourself on over here earlier than Saturday. We will be open at 11:00 am on Thursday and Friday for lunch and dinner, plus Saturday definitely for lunch and, well, dinner depends on how much gets eaten early in the day! Thursday features our always popular  Raw Deal Thursday  with very special pricing on oysters, shrimp, and wings. You can also get $1 off canned beers to wash that all down with.  Friday  we host  St...

Possibly the very best summertime scenario imaginable when you're in the lake area is chilling next to (or even in) the best lakeside pool at the Lake of the Ozarks . On a hot summer day, you're going to want something cold and refreshing to sip on while you're out there. The next time you get yourself back to Backwater Jack's for some quality pool time, here are a few tasty suggestions of our most popular drinks.  Frozen Favorites Frozen drinks are a must on a hot day in the lake area, especially if you're hanging out by the pool. By far the most popular of these at our waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks are the Rum Runner and the Pina Colada. After just one sip, just about everyone falls in love with the sweet, fruity flavors in a Rum Runner. It packs quite a "kick" on its own, but adding a floater on top makes it even more enjoyable! Pina Coladas offer a refreshingly tropical taste for anyone that loves coconut, pineappl...

It's looking like Mother Nature is bringing the lake area some beautiful weather for the 2017 Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest , and your favorite waterfront bar & restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks is bringing fun and excitement to this awesome annual event! While you're in the area, make sure to plan a ride to Backwater Jack's into your visit. Same old fun time with a brand new look and some awesome updates since last year!  Delicious Daily Specials At Backwater Jack's , our regular menus (in the bars, the restaurant, and our new Sushi & Asian Grill by the pool) are already pretty special on their own, but we like to offer special deals daily just because we love our customers so very much! The Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest, happening Wednesday-Sunday, September 13-17, falls just right for you to take advantage of some of these awesome weekly deals.  Wine-O Wednesdays - Once you've parked your bike for the day, grab a ride on over for this Wednesday...

When you've got a craving for oysters, there's no better place to go than Backwater Jack's ! Our Raw Deal Thursday features specials on oysters, shrimp, wings and canned beer to wash it all down. We know you love oysters from Lake of the Ozarks' best waterfront bar and grill , but how much do you know about this delicacy? Here are 5 "shucking" facts about oysters. 1. Oysters tend to be meatier in months that have an 'R' in their names, so many people call them "arsters." But have no fear, when you enjoy oysters at Backwater Jack's , you will always have the best of the best! In fact, the best time to enjoy oysters at Backwater Jack's is during the summer, especially on Thursdays during our Raw Deal special. 2. Oysters are high in zinc, which is great for your immune system. They're also a good source of calcium, vitamin C, omega 3 fatty acids, iron and protein. If that wasn't  enough, they're also low in cholesterol...

It's that time of the year - the weather is getting warmer, the Lake area is getting busier and Backwater Jack's is opening their doors! Your favorite waterfront bar at the Lake of the Ozarks will officially be open for the season March 9 at 11:00 AM. We cannot wait to bring back all your favorites like our daily specials, famous frozen drinks and, of course, the best LIVE music at the Lake of the Ozarks. Here is everything you can expect when we open our doors back up this week. Amazing Deals We are known for our daily specials that we have all week long, and we're bringing them back! That's right - we're starting our opening day the only way we know how - with our Raw Deal Thursday. Oysters, shrimp, wings and canned beer are all on special! Come back the next night for our Friday Night Steak special. 7 oz. steak plus a side for $13.99, as well as wine by the glass special. However, the deals don't end there! Once the season gets going, you can enjoy all...

The Lake of the Ozarks is one of the more popular places to visit in the Midwest during the summer month. However, it is also a great place to visit in the autumn, as there is so much more to the area other than the Lake. There are also a lot of interesting facts about this popular destination spot. Here are some things that you may not have known about your favorite place to vacation, brought to you by Lake of the Ozarks' best waterfront bar and grill . Photo Credit: FunLake.com Interesting Facts About Lake of the Ozarks - The Lake of the Ozarks is 92 miles long end to end. - With 1,150 miles of shoreline, the Lake of the Ozarks is longer than California's coastline.  - It cost approximately $30 million to build Bagnell Dam, which would be nearly $360 million in today's money.  - Lake of the Ozarks cover 61,000 acres and contains 617 billion gallons of fresh water. To put that in perspective, that is how much the city of St. Louis uses over a decade. ...

Backwater Jack’s is the place to be this summer! There’s rockin’ live music, delicious food, refreshing drinks and amazing deals – what more do you need? At the best waterfront bar and grill at the Lake , there is LIVE music and dynamite deals almost every night of the week. Our menu has all your favorites like burgers, wings, fried potato salad and homemade crab rangoon. We can also keep you cool all summer long with our famous Pain in the A** and rum runner drinks.  Come in during the week and receive special prices off of your favorite menu items: Crabby Ol’ Mondays Mondays make us all a little crabby, so we are offering you great dishes and drink specials at a great low price! Crab legs are $12.99 a pound and grab a rum runner or Pain in the A** for just $5 each to start your week off right. Tequila Tuesdays Why do you need Taco Tuesday when you can have Tequila Tuesday?! Buy one Jose Cuervo or Sauza shot and get one half off. In addition to the shots, buy one...

We refuse to accept that summer is coming to an end!! We're not ready to say goodbye ice cold drinks, beautiful sunsets, and spending time out on the water. We plan to hold on to this summer for as long as we can - and we invite you to, too! Backwater Jack's is still offering the best daily specials at the Lake of the Ozarks , so come out and see us soon! MONDAY: Enjoy 1 pound of DELICIOUS snow crab PLUS great deals on the  Lake of the Ozarks' best frozen drinks : Pain in the A**'s and Rum Runners! TUESDAY: Time to live it up! Buy one Jose Cuervo or Suaza shot OR house margarita and get one FREE! Need we say more? Wednesday: #WineWednesday, anyone? On Wednesdays at Backwater Jacks, enjoy $5.00 off any bottle of wine or $1.00 off all house wines by the glass! THURSDAY: Celebrate your weekend early with great raw deals on all the  best seafood at the Lake , including oysters, shrimp AND wings (just to keep things interesting)! Take $1.00 off...

Who's looking for a great deal?? Your favorite waterfront restaurant is here to hook you up with the BEST daily specials at the Lake of the Ozarks ! No matter what day of the week you're planning on coming to see us, we promise to have a special deal waiting just for you! Here's a quick overview of the delicious deals that lie in store for you at Backwater Jacks . MONDAY: Enjoy 1 pound of DELICIOUS snow crab PLUS great deals on the Lake of the Ozarks' best frozen drinks : Pain in the A**'s and Rum Runners! TUESDAY: Time to live it up! Buy one Jose Cuervo or Suaza shot OR house margarita and get one FREE! Need we say more? Wednesday: #WineWednesday, anyone? On Wednesdays at Backwater Jacks, enjoy $5.00 off any bottle of wine or $1.00 off all house wines by the glass! THURSDAY: Celebrate your weekend early with great raw deals on all the best seafood at the Lake , including oysters, shrimp AND wings (just to keep things interesting)! Take $1.00...

What's your favorite day of the week?? EVERY day of the week is our favorite at Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar and Grill !! We want your Lake of the Ozarks vacation to be all you dreamed it would be, so we're doing our part by offering fabulous specials every day of the week! No matter when you come see us, you'll be treated to great deals that will keep you coming back for more! Here's a quick look at the best daily specials at the Lake of the Ozarks : MONDAY Crabby Ol Mondays We know you're a little crabby on Mondays, so we're offering you a load of great dishes and drink specials at fabulous LOW prices! Ask about our 1 lb delicious Snow Crab - and don't forget about the Pain in the A**'s and Rum Runners! TUESDAY Tequila Tuesdays Buy one Jose Cuervo or Suaza shot and get one free! OR buy one house Marg and get one free. Go big or go home! WEDNESDAY Wine-O Wednesdays Calling all grape nuts! Enjoy $1 off all house wines by the glas...