Backwater Jacks Waterfront Bar & Grill

There's no better place at the Lake of the Ozarks to get the party started! We cannot wait to get this summer season rolling. We have some of the best drinks at the Lake of the Ozarks , including the infamous Pain in the A$$. But we have even MORE than just the best food and drinks, we also have shots that are perfect for getting the night started or to warm the palette for one of our delicious cocktails. Here are some of our party shots offered at the best bar at the Lake of the Ozarks . Three Olives Bomb Careful, these bombs are already ticking! Three Flavors of Vodka- Three Olives Cherry, Grape, or Berry mixed with everyone's favorite energy drink - Red Bull. Star Burst Drink them instead of stealing the best flavor from your friends. This shot is filled with Pinnacle's Blueberry Vodka, ABSOLUT Mandrin & Citron. Did you think that was it? It also has Red Bull! The Vegas Bomb Time to start betting big hands, this STRAIGHT will FLUSH your inhibitions awa...

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...

St. Patrick's Day has become a widely celebrated holiday in America. We get together with friends and family, dress in green and enjoy the many Irish-American traditions that have evolved over time. The Lake of the Ozarks favorite waterfront bar and grill will be celebrating this holiday in the traditional Irish-American way as well, so don't miss out! But the topic got us thinking about how very few people know the Irish truths about St. Patrick's Day. Backwater Jack's is taking a look into the celebration of St. Patrick's Day and debunking some common misconceptions about the holiday. So without further ado, here's the facts, Jack! Myth: Popular St. Patrick's Day Festivities Originate from Ireland Fact: St. Patrick’s Day was a Roman Catholic holiday only observed in Ireland until the 1700s. The faithful spent the relatively somber occasion in quiet prayer at church or at home. Only when Irish immigrants living in the United States began organizin...

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...

It's Valentine's Day! A day that is full of love, chocolates and beautiful flowers. At Backwater Jack's, we are getting into the spirit of this romantic holiday with a few trivia questions. Let's see how much you know about Valentine's Day. 1. How many roses are produced for Valentine's Day? A. 1 billion B. 196 million C. 330 million D. 500 million 2. How many heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold on Valentine's Day? A. 36 million B. 12 million C. 80 million D. 55 million 3. Which of these countries does not celebrate Valentine's Day? A. France B. China C. Phillipines D. India 4. What state produces the most Valentine's Day roses? A. California B. Colorado C. Kansas D. Indiana 5. What year was the first Valentine's Day celebration? A. 1546 B. 200 B.C. C. 496 B.C. D. 1884 6. How many Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year? (Not including classroom exchanges) A. 54 million B. 114 million C. 2...

Backwater Jack's is the best place to enjoy summer at the Lake of the Ozarks. With beautiful views of the water, live music six days a week, and amazing food and drinks, it truly is the best waterfront bar and grill at the Lake of the Ozarks . This winter, Backwater Jack's is undergoing, even more, renovations! Your favorite Lake of the Ozarks waterfront restaurant is letting you in on what we're doing this winter to make Backwater Jack's even better!  A Pool With A View Although you may not want to dip in an outdoor pool this time of the year, you will definitely want to enjoy it this summer! Luckily, Backwater Jack's is adding a sizable entertainment pool with a swim-up tiki bar. This pool will be built on an 8.69-acre piece of vacant property that is adjacent to the restaurant. The new pool will be shallow, which will be perfect for sunbathing and splashing. There will be an extensive deck that will surround the pool for sunning and mingling, which will ...

It's tradition for people to make New Year's resolutions. However, it is also pretty common to not follow through with them. While a resolution to visit the Lake of the Ozarks' favorite waterfront bar and grill more this year is an easy resolve to keep, not all resolutions are so easy. At Backwater Jack's , we want to help you keep your New Year's resolutions this year and not let them fall to the wayside. Here are seven tips from the best waterfront bar and grill at the Lake of the Ozarks to help you stick with your New Year's resolutions.  1. Be Realistic One way to make sure you fall short of your goal is to make it unattainable. If you think you drink too much caffeine, making a New Year's resolution to completely cut it out is setting you up to fail. Instead, make that goal attainable by setting it as avoiding it more often or limiting your intake.  2. Make A Plan Decide how you are going to handle it when you begin to think about breaking you...