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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.4
4.4
1169 Reviews
$30 and under
Unspecified
From patio self seating to fine dining upstairs, Marina Jack offers a variety of options for the best of watefront dining. The Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill features your way to dine al fresco in a family friendly environment while enjoying your favorite tropical beverage. The Patio menu features a variety of Appetizers, Salads, Soups and Sandwiches. The Deep Six Lounge & Piano Bar features your favorite casual setting. Located on the second floor of Marina Jack, The Dining Room has an award winning wine list and an exceptional menu featuring the finest steaks, seafood and pasta. Relax and enjoy your dining experience overlooking the inter-coastal waterway of Sarasota. No formal dress code is required. Come and let our professional staff make your experience exceptional! There is Live entertainment 7 days week in the evening, times vary.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (941) 365-4232
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Lino
  • Catering
    Call 941-365-4232 EXT 5
  • Private party facilities
    Call 941-365-4232
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Bayfront Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,169 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

1,169 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Fish was over cooked, drinks were good.

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  2. CarolB

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of the top places to eat in the Sarasota area. Always a fantastic meal with great service.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a resident I was pleasantly surprised how wonderful the upstairs Dining Room was. All the dishes were excellent. Started with the sherry crab bisque, Caesar salad, Lobster scargot, and dishes at table ranged from shrimp scampi to pan seared scallops. All guests were happy and we will be back often!

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  4. MariamaL

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Excellent service and had great time celebrating birthday. They did excellent job presenting birthday cake

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  5. 4Adkins

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great location overlooking the marina. Food was good. Waiter was able to have Chef create a simple burger for my daughter as the menu was limited. Overall great experience on Thanksgiving with my family.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All staff were wonderful but Lauren, our server, a solid pro

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  7. RodW

    Cincinnati

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our go to spots when in Florida! Very nice harbor views/ excellent service and food. Well crafted drinks. We'll return.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey Dinners Marina Jack Restaurant Sarasota FL USA 🇺🇸 So delicious, our group can’t wait to return! Very talented kitchen with a waitstaff and team that are on their game! What a pleasure, total perfection! Did I mention the awesome valet parking crew . . . 🌠🌠🌠🌠🌠

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, Marina Jack did not disappoint. Everything was perfect from the window table looking out at the beautiful harbor, to the impeccable service, gorgeous presentation of the food, and delicious meals! Thank you!

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  10. LynnB

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was excellent. Table was ready on time. View is beautiful. Everyone in our party loved their entree choice.

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  11. MollyH

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for making a memorable Thanks Giving for my family

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  12. STACYM

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was professional and quick. Food was excellent and the atmosphere was perfect.

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  13. AnnM

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was well prepared and high quality. The noise level was relatively low. The service was great! A great place to eat Thanksgiving dinner!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome evening, sunset views, great food. Nice people

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  15. Ccnosnowinfl

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed celebrating my mothers 87th birthday with family. Beautiful setting, wonderful food and our waiter Brian was excellent. The only downside was 'espresso' which was no different from regular coffee. Otherwise, we all had a really nice experience. Highly recommended!

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  16. KbbPA

    Greater Boston

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had to find a hostess, then ask for a wine list. So not the best start. Once our waiter started to actually work with our table the service was very good. The food quality was superb. 4 different dishes, all excellent! The location and views were part of the charm

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  17. BillM

    Tampa

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Marina Jack's is one of our favorite local restaurants. You can't enjoy a better sunset anywhere in Sarasota. There are three restaurants to choose from, depending on your occasion. Our favorite is the upstairs fine dining when family and friends are visiting. the food is excellent!

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  18. DonnaB

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful meal. Prices are high but the food was excellent.

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  19. SirBennett

    Philadelphia

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Everything but the entrée was outstanding. I ordered the tuna Entree in addition to the soup and salad.(which were great) however, half of the tuna, which was supposed to be sashimi grade had a marble fat effect, running through it so badly, I could not eat it. I reported it to the staff who did not comment or acknowledge my report. We will give it another try in the future but, don’t order the tuna!

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  20. CarolynK

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Michael was a wonderful waiter-very attentive to our needs. After he gave us the check, he was busy with other tables so we didn’t say goodbye to him. As we were waiting for our car downstairs, Michael came running over to us to thank us for dining with them and shook our hands. That was above and beyond the call of duty!

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  21. CarolynA

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely lunch overlooking the Marina on a beautiful day. The service from entry to departure was warm, professional and perfectly attentive. The food was perfectly prepared. Ahi Tuna poke bowl was fresh and delicious, the macadamia nut crusted mani was a scrumptious surprise and plentiful. The bun-less angus salad was cooked to perfection with fresh veggies and subtle dressing. Dessert was wonderful! Everything looked good and the choices covered ba range of wants. Flourless chocolate cake and macadamia and vanilla ice cream pie finished nicely. Thank you for a special afternoon.

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  22. MichaelB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice, something for everyone on the menu. A little pricey.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food ,drinks,and service. Beautiful water views. I highly recommend .

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  24. CarolC

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    John and company did a great job on our DRINKS and MEALS! We did have to ask to move our table (right at the start) because we were next to a rather noisy men's group, but our table was lovely. We had the Madras Chicken Salad which was terrific. Very special day celebration was made even better by our wonderful meal experience! Suggestion: add additional valet parkers during events like the Financial seminar (lots of cars, long wait for valet parking).

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  25. GregS

    Tampa

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful place with lovely views, great service and food.

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  26. MichaelD

    Baltimore

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entrees and cocktails were excellent as was our server Brian. One of our favorite stops.

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  27. Gert

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    We love Marina Jack, great food, water views and attentive service.

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  28. JayM

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Unfortunately our experience was disappointing in that we made a reservation to go to Sunday brunch only to be told when we arrived they aren’t doing brunch. Only lunch menu available, so we left. We ate brunch with 5 people in mid-June (off season) which was great but we’re told this time, without any notice, that since it’s (off season) they don’t do brunch. Very off putting and very poor customer service.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    If you are looking for a beautiful view this is it. However the pricing and quality of the food didn’t match up. Minimal seasoning on some of the plates we ordered. I was expecting better for the experience, but it was ok.

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  30. Norma

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was superb and the staff wa professional and excellent service

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  31. KatFam

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was wonderful. Our server was great but the view was amazing.

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  32. DTtraveler

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful meal as always at Marina Jacks. We make it a rule to alway dine there when in Sarasota. Our waiter Robert was wonderful.

    1 person found this helpful

  33. KevinW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great view, really great food and good solid service.

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  34. CarolM

    Chicago

    25 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Marina Jack’s location is lovely & a beautiful place to relax with a water view. We enjoyed our appetizer (calamari) & a cup of bisque but the entrees were lackluster at best. The potato encrusted grouper was over cooked and hubby’s braised short rib was just ok.

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  35. lacomida

    Orlando

    121 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    121 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Very nice restaurant with a nice view. In Florida it is nice to have a view and be indoors. If you want to sit outside there is a restaurant adjacent to Marina Jacks.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience1
    Band next door was so loud I couldn’t hear people at my table but that wasn’t their fault, dinner was great and staff was amazing

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 14, 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    We were there to celebrate our wedding ceremony that we had just prior to this dinner. The waiter was nice, but seemed to wait on our guests first rather than waiting on us, the bride and groom first, which was kind of surprising to me. One of our guests left the thank you present that we gave them for attending our ceremony behind on the table. We called about 15 minutes after we left the table to see if they had found it and all we got was voicemail and no one answered the phone. I called the following morning to see if they had it. No one knows where it is. It was left on the table in the box. The box was a little heavier than being empty so somebody would have known that something was in the box. But no one has it.

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  38. TerryN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A bit pricey but worth EVERY penny!! The food was amazing from presentation to taste, our server, Lauren, was fun and inviting. The noise level was low. We could easily hear each other when talking (there were four of us) at normal voice levels despite the restaurant being pretty full. We had reservations for 6:15 and didn't leave until after 9. Not once did we feel rushed or as if they wanted to turn the table over for another foursome. It was a great evening! I highly recommend this place.

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  39. KennethB

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Very good. Service and food were good. Reasonable prices.

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  40. AKR23

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for our wedding anniversary and our waiter was amazing. Gave the best recommendations for our meal, was friendly and overall did a lovely job. We were seated near the windows which was wonderful because the view was gorgeous and we got to watch the sunset while we ate our amazing meal. The braised short-ribs was everything our waiter described them to be. And the chocolate flourless cake was superbly decadent but not overwhelming, a perfect portion. A lovely evening for us made better by the food and service at Marina Jack.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Marina Jack is rated 4.4 stars by 1169 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Marina Jack

2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayfront Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Unspecified, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Lino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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