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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL
Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.4
4.4
1125 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
  • 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 1,125 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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

1,125 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    New Mexico

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best oysters Rockefeller and delicious ahi tuna!

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  2. LuisB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I took my wife here for out 13th anniversary. The food was amazing!! I definitely recommend the boneless beef short ribs.

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  3. LindaS

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We had a relaxing dinner and enjoyed the food and view of Sarasota Bay. The menu options for entrees seemed rather small. More options would have made it a better experience.

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  4. TomL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Lunch was to celebrate a close friend's birthday. She hadn't previously been to the restaurant and very much appreciated the great view and high standards--ambience and service.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated family birthday at Marina Jack last night. The food, service, and table location were outstanding. Everyone enjoyed the experience. Will definitely be going back!

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  6. ChellyBean

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall1food4service1ambience5
    I treated my mother, aunty, cousin & myself to Marina Jack. Beautifully set up & the perfect ambiance. We waited 20 minutes to receive our table bread with a long wait for our appetizers & salads. My mother's drink had to be sent back because there was hardly any Grand Marnier in what she ordered. I cancelled our entrées, coffees & no desserts because we were so upset with a waiter named Luis who made us feel less than. He was eager to help other tables but kept bypassing ours. I stopped Luis to ask if he was our waiter & wanted to ask for the remainder of our dinner. He confirmed he was however didn't even give us a chance to ask before attending to the patrons next to us. Everyone else in the restaurant received top notch, on time service however we did not. The host (who finally ended up bringing our bread) was pleasant. A waiter by the name of Michael (he was Luis assistant) was the main reasaon we stayed. When he seen me walking to the bar it was like he knew something wasn't right. I asked to have our entrées not brought to the table & boxed so we could leave. The entrées weren't even made yet, he canceled them so I could get my family out of there immediately. My family pleaded with me to speak with a manager but the anxiety, from felling less than inadequate,wouldn't let me stay another second. Paid my tab $184.00, tipped Michael $30 for his efforts then dragged myself & upset family out of there. We left still hungry & upset. My advice is to make sure you look like you have money to spend & maybe the service will be better.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Always a great go to when in the area. Beautiful views

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  8. JulieM

    Unspecified

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food, amazing server. Everything was perfect and a piece of pie to celebrate my birthday. Wait staff was very attentive to our needs, getting drink orders before our drinks were finished.

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  9. fabatka

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a nice table at the window. Service was attentive, polite and fast. Food was good.

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  10. Blanche

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Lovely view at sunset too. You need to go here.

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  11. LynneC

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience....food was excellent and wonderfully presented,,,waiters were friendly and efficient and the view was spectacular.

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  12. KimK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful experience at Marina Jacks! We’ve been there many times and the service, staff and delicious food is fantastic!

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  13. Yummy

    West Palm Beach

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were visiting Sarasota and looking for a nice restaurant for dinner. This place fit the bill. The food was delicious, the service was good, the view was beautiful, the background music was perfect, the table spacing was excellent. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend it or revisit if we return to the area.

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  14. EmilyC

    Phoenix

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    I’m embarrassed for this place. But we knew it would be a decent bay view and nothing more.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely lunch; fabulous view, temperature just right, quiet and the group tacos were really delicious, slightly blackened. Overall, we couldn’t ask for anything more!

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  16. RobertA

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Better than expected Everything was great, food, service, ambiance, water views

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    15 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    The blandest expensive dinner we have ever had. No salt. Not short rib it was pot roast meat, grouper was beyond fishy. Service was unbelievably slow View is gorgeous the rest is a shame

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  18. GJS185

    Chicago

    74 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    74 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    The food was so so, nothing to write home about. The service however was very good. Bathroom was disgusting.

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  19. Bartlettgirl0823

    Tampa

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    We have dined here a lot over 6 years. They have slowly gone downhill. The place needs updating and the ladies room was abysmal. We walked in and the host stand was empty. No one came and finally the bartender came over and seated us. They were not busy but had 3-4 servers wandering around. It took at least 10 minutes for someone to come over and take our drink order. The servers seemed confused about who should wait on us. The “winner” was not attentive and seemed better suited to a mid-level chain restaurant. The food here is not inexpensive, but the level of service was not up to par. Our food was good, and they provided free dessert since it was our anniversary. We will probably not go back any time soon.

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  20. travellotta1

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Table of 9. Exceptional customer service and waitstaff. Beautifully presented and everything was perfect and good portions. We had a really nice evening.

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  21. PatR

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    The ambiance and location were great. Our server Donnie was very attentive to our requests. Some of our dishes were overcooked.

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  22. Juliamo

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    They don’t update their menu which is very disappointing as we both went all the way there wanting items they no longer had for summer. Just update your menu it’s not that difficult or say to call to check the current menu available

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  23. SherylR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The server was very witty and knowledgeable. The food was excellent and the view spectacular. Happy our reservation didn't get cancelled because of Hurricane Idalia.

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  24. Nadia

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    The food presentation was not worth the price I also didn’t really like the chicken cacciatore being two giant chicken thighs would not recommend. Seemed overpriced and the view was just of a bunch of boats nothing really special. Service was great not their fault it’s just overrated.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Walked through a really fun bar to head upstairs for dinner. Once upstairs we were seated. The description of my own allergies, I’m allergic to Garlic and Onions, doesn’t phase most restaurants of this caliber. They had 5 choices of sides,4 had garlic in them. They couldn’t substitute any for a side salad. Potato crusted Grouper was over cooked to hockey puck status. The Grouper was 75 dollars and so bad. This restaurant could not actually have been worse. Needs a whole revamp. Menu and staff

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  26. AramisS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    Food was terrific but waiting service was not good. The waiter did not introduce himself and never really checked on us. Didn’t even get any refills which I wanted another drink and when it was time to pay I had to get another waiter to cash me out because our waiter disappeared..

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  27. NancyB

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    The service and ambiance were excellent. Crab bisque was excellent...and piping hot. The grouper special was over cooked and very dry...plus it was at room temperature. The roasted potatoes and asparigus were bland and at room temperature as well. The crab cake dinner was disappointing...you needed a microscope to find crab meat. The crab cakes were at room temperature as well and were soggy. The shrimp scampi dish was hot and tasty. Don't bother ordering the key lime pie, instead, order the creme brule which was outstanding. Everything was over priced. The grouper special was $55 and definitely not worth it. Sadly, I will not be returning there.

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  28. CynthiaT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very relaxing. My server, I think his name was Don, was very attentive. Nice atmosphere

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  29. JamesR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The menu was incomplete as it didn't list any soda in the beverage section and the entree section didn't mention that they came with two sides. The list of sides were there, but there was no indication that two came with the main entree, I had to inquire about the two issues mentioned above. Aside from that, the food, service, atmosphere, and view of the marina were fantastic. Will definitely go again.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    Bland overpriced food. Service was slow, sparse and choppy when he did attend to our table. So many other local tasty restaurants - with excellent service - to drop $100per person. Only positive highlight was the water view. We won't be back.

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  31. AllenW

    Tampa

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday celebration. Table overlooking the Marina so we could watch the T-storm moving across the harbor. Good food and good service plus an outstanding crème brûlée made for a fitting celebration. Thank you.

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  32. TednKathy

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    First time visit. Staff lacks flair, but no errors. Appetizer and entrees quite good with a bit of originality.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    14 reviews

    1.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very surprised at the hype this place gets. Restaurant appeared very dirty with food on floors and ceiling vents covered in black mold. Not just one ceiling vent, all of them, very gross. Food was just okay. Ordered New England clam chowder and mahi tacos. Neither had a wow factor. The pricey Margarita was served in a rocks glass that was mostly ice, 3 sips and it was gone. The only thing this place has going for it is the view, however would not go back. There are better restaurants with better views.

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  34. Itsagoodday

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing! Friendly staff. Place was clean. The only downside is the wait time. We had a reservation for a specific time and still had to wait for about an hour past our reservation time.

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  35. RebeccaS

    Exclusive

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an outstanding experience for lunch on Saturday. Our server was extremely attentive and accommodating. He went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and as if we were part of the. Marina Jack family! We were celebrating my friends birthday, and he made sure we had a special dessert to honor her. The other staff members were also very attentive and kind. We had a beautiful view of the day at our window seat. We enjoyed watching a fishing tournament while we dined. I highly recommend!!!.

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  36. DianeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great as usual, the food, the staff and the view. The staff was very patient and helpful with my 93 year old mother.

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  37. Marco50

    Philadelphia

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Just had dinner for 4 upstairs. The views are nice but that's where the compliments end. Calamari was ok but the artichoke dip had virtually no flavor. Even the bread was bland. I mean, how can bread have NO flavor? Apparently the bisque was good but I can't comment because I didn't have any. The salmon and short ribs were ok but the filet was supermarket quality. Overall, the food wasn't horrible but certainly not worth the cost. I don't mind paying for a quality meal but with so many other great restaurants in the area, we won't be returning. Aside from the view, the decor was unexpired. I don't understand the high ratings here, usually they're incredibly accurate. Perhaps the kitchen had an off night.

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  38. AnetaJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was simply delicious and the service was wonderful!

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  39. ossettlad

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience4
    One of the best locaions in Sarasota overlooking the Marina but everything else falls below that standard. Food selection limited and poor. Service slow and perfunctory. Wish they lived up to the view!!

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  40. SPARKLES

    Naples

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Service Good. Food Good. View Excellent. Interior shabby. Needs an overhaul. Bathrooms a real 👎🏼

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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 1125 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
  • 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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