Private Dining
Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
The Waterfront Room is our most popular location for a private event, which can accommodate 30 – 100 guests for dinner or 120 guests for a cocktail style event. This space has a 270 degree view of Downtown Tampa, with floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony. The Lounge is our indoor bar that can be used privately for a lunch, dinner for 65-70 guests or cocktail style event for up to 120 guests. The Island Bar is our largest space that can accommodate up to 100-120 guests for dinner or 200 guests for a cocktail style event. The Wine Room is our smallest area, which can hold one long table of 20 seats or individual tables with 24 seats. We can also reserve space in the main dining room or patio for groups who do not want a private area, but would like all guests seated together.
Restaurant Information
American, Seafood, Sushi
$$$
Maximum Capacity: 600
American, Seafood, Sushi
$$$
Maximum Capacity: 600
Private dining options
The Waterfront Room is our most popular location for a private event, which can accommodate 30 – 100 guests for dinner or 120 guests for a cocktail style event. This space has a 270 degree view of Downtown Tampa, with floor to ceiling windows and a private balcony. The Lounge is our indoor bar that can be used privately for a lunch, dinner for 65-70 guests or cocktail style event for up to 120 guests. The Island Bar is our largest space that can accommodate up to 100-120 guests for dinner or 200 guests for a cocktail style event. The Wine Room is our smallest area, which can hold one long table of 20 seats or individual tables with 24 seats. We can also reserve space in the main dining room or patio for groups who do not want a private area, but would like all guests seated together.
The Wine Room
25 Standing
20 Seated
If you have a group of less than 20 people for a plated lunch or dinner, we also have our Wine Room available. The semi-private Wine Room is located inside of the main dining room. This space can hold one long table of 20 people, or individual tables.
The Waterfront Room
150 Standing
100 Seated
With floor-to-ceiling views of the skyline and waterscape, this is our most coveted venue for private events. From an elevated setting located one level above the main dining room, guests enjoy a great 270-degree vantage point that overlooks downtown Tampa and the breath taking bay. The open concept floor plan with attached private balcony boasts just over 2,500 square feet. The versatile space can accommodate groups anywhere from 25-100 guests seated, or a cocktail reception for up to 150.
The Backjack's Lounge
100 Standing
65 Seated
Our intimate indoor lounge area offers a warm and modern venue for social gatherings, or banquet style events. Inclusive of a full liquor bar and 8 flat screen televisions, this space can be customized for a free-flowing style cocktail reception for as many as 100, or more formal seating banquet for up to 65 guests.
The Island Bar
200 Standing
100 Seated
Our large wrap-around waterfront bar is the perfect venue for a variety of events, from casual get-togethers to corporate cocktail parties. The expansive covered outdoor patio provides the perfect area for year-round entertaining, while guest love to gather here to enjoy sights of the city. This space can be easily converted from a dining spot for up to 100 attendees, or a more social cocktail style gathering hosting up to 200.
Dining Room or Dining Patio
80 Standing
50 Seated
Semi private portions of our dining room or dining patio can be reserved for a variety of events from seated dinners to cocktail style receptions.