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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.4
4.4
1009 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Waterfront Dining
RESERVATIONS ARE FOR INDOORS/UPSTAIRS IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM ONLY!

The Marina Jack Dining Room is a family-friendly restaurant that is located in the sunny city of Sarasota, Florida. This casual fine dining restaurant, located on our second floor, offers indoor seating with floor to ceiling windows and breathtaking views of the Sarasota Bay. This spacious and bright venue is a popular location for private parties and functions of all sizes. Guests of Marina Jack can indulge in a wide array of fresh seafood options and more. Menu items include Oysters Rockefeller, Lobstercargo, Chef's Bouillabaisse, Crab-Crusted Snapper and House-made Key Lime Pie! Don't forget to check out our award winning wine list!

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2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 60 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (941) 365-4232

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Carlos

  • Catering

    Call 941-365-4232 EXT 5

  • Private party facilities

    Call 941-365-4232

  • Neighborhood

    Sarasota

  • Cross street

    Bayfront Drive

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,009 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Seafood

  1. BruceL

    Naples

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great spot for a marina water view. The upstairs dining room is very nice with great seating for dinner. The outside is kind of loud and pub-like. Food was awesome and service spot on.

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  2. EllenC

    Hamburg

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    It was very nice didn’t realize there were also two other restaurants here in addition. Food I thought expensive I had two crab cakes my meal I believe was 41.

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  3. RichV

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    the view is one of the best. the menu is good and the food is always good. one of our favorites.

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  4. DonnaS

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    The restaurant was very nosie, hard to talk so loud. Waiter was great. It used to be a place your could dress up and go out for a nice dinner, it has changed people in jeans and shorts. It was our Anniversary 46th and I wrote that on our reservation but they did nothing and never even said anything to us like Happy Anniversary, was disappointed.

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  5. DanC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and excellent presentation. Great harbor view!

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  6. CourtneyC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Food was awful - waiter wouldn't stop telling us his opinions about Ron DeSantis and the bill he just passed - this was extremely out of line for a waiter. Very disappointed by the food, overpriced and very slow.

    1 person found this helpful

  7. Bobo

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful luncheon food at a great value with excellent service!

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  8. Nina

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    Seafood was delicious. Gorgeous view of the bay.

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  9. markjd

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Everything was great for my my wife's birthday dinner. The only problem we noticed was that they moved the big yachts closer to the gas dock, blocking what used to be a great view.

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  10. JasmineH

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed my birthday dinner. Look forward to returning.

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  11. EllenlC

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and the service were outstanding. We had a memorable evening.

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  12. Madflatter

    Naples

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Marina Jacks is a very good location with exceptional views of Sarasota Bay. The Resturant reminded me of a place that was exceptional in the 70’s. The menu was far more exciting than the actual presented food. Food was good but not inspiring. Service was adequate but good easily been better with minimal effort. Overall a decent place with great views

    1 person found this helpful

  13. OpenTable Diner

    Calgary

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Mahi-mahi was great , thanks micheal for the outstanding service . All staff were very friendly and pleasant to deal with .

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    The hostess was horrible- such a condescending attitude. Then seated us next to the wait staff desk when there were nicer seat available- the buss boy gave us a better table. After that horrible experience the service got better and the food was good.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    Our waiter was very nice, we celebrated our anniversary and they gave us a complimentary dessert. Seafood pasta lacked flavor in the pasta. The appetizer lobstercargo was phenomenal 10/10. Definitely only would return for the appetizer, could pass the marina Jack and eat downstairs instead next time.

    1 person found this helpful

  16. JamaicaJan77

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience2
    It all comes down to the food & the quality that is used. Our expensive octopus which was rubbery came with canned chick peas and no flavor. Our salad was not tossed in its dressing, and the veggies were not cut to bite size. Both my husband and I got the grouper with shrimp. Not only did it not taste like grouper the shrimp tasted like it was frozen (we’re thinking it was farmed fish). Others in our party felt under whelmed by the food especially considering it was expensive. Off to find a better place.

    1 person found this helpful

  17. PatriciaG

    Tampa

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Delicious food and great service. Nice evening and the view is great. One of our favorite spots for celebrating special occations.

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  18. JimW

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress and waiter were two of the best we’ve ever had!!!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was very good, service was also very good considering our server was dealing with 5 - 6 large tables with over 4 people each.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    View was beautiful, right on the water and the hostess was very accommodating when we requested a more quiet table for our anniversary dinner. The cocktails were very good, I had an Old Fashioned and my husband had a dirty gin Martini. Unfortunately , that’s about all the nice things I can say about dining at Marina Jack. The service was lackadaisical, the food was about one step above Red Lobster and the whole meal was incredibly over-priced. Will not be returning, we were disappointed.

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  21. StephenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Dining Room is one of the best places to eat in Sarasota; and Sunday lunch is my favorite. The waitstaff make you feel like you're a pampered guest in a 5-star hotel; and the off-menu specials are delicious.

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  22. FrancineL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I were celebrating our 34th Anniversary and wanted to go someplace special with a waterview- Marina Jack did not disappoint! We got a very nice quiet table with a full view of the beautiful marina. We were looking forward to a seafood dinner, and everything we had tasted even better than its' appealing presentation. Our waitress couldn't have been nicer, she even treated us to our favorite dessert- crème brûlée served flambé style. It was perfect! We loved everything about our visit and will most certainly be back.

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  23. Becky

    Orlando

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Graduation party for 11 people. Service was terrific—thank you Sandy! Every staff member we interacted with was helpful, personable and efficient. Food delicious, views fantastic!!

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  24. DebH

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall4food2service2ambience2
    I have eaten at this restaurant many times. This is the worst experience I have had so far. Our waiter was busy and appeared too busy to spend any time with us. I do not feel we are demanding customers but I do expect to be able to request bread or ice without a smirk from the waiter. I got the Ahi Tuna - I wanted it barely seared - it was too well done and tough. My husband got the steak and it was chewy. When I asked for a dessert martini menu he said there was only a coffee dessert menu and all they can make was an expresso martini. I asked if the bartender could possibly make a chocolate martini - he replied NO. He did not even take the time to ask. I have never had a restaurant with a full bar unable to make a simple chocolate martini. There was a party of 25 people seated one table away from us and they were so loud it was almost impossible to talk. My 95 year old Mother could not hear a word we said the entire meal and it was her birthday dinner. We had asked for 3 checks in the beginning of the evening and the waiter very curtly said he could only do 2 checks per table. Yet the party of 25 had about 10 different checks for their table. This experience was not what I expected at Marina Jacks - We will not be coming back anytime soon. It is too bad because we often eat there when family or friends come from out of town. We will give it another try but not for awhile.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Average food and slow service. Stuffy ambiance. Overpriced for value for service and food taste.

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  26. freds

    Chicago

    34 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a very nice surf and turf special, and a maple planked salmon. Both very good. Very nice gluten free chocolate cake dessert. Great sunset views. Good service.

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  27. AnislenR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is a good place, delicious food and excellent service

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  28. JamesW

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent!!! Best oysters Rockefeller ever! Also had the Parmesan snapper which was outstanding. Other people ordered the prime rib and the bourbon maple pork chop. Both people said they were very good. Highly recommend!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. Jace

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful table overlooking the water on the first floor inside.

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  30. ScottB

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great for Mothers Day the view was fun and my Parents enjoyed it! We mostly had the rueben which was great, excellent service from Arely.. i hope i spelled her name correctly..! thank you for being a Sarasota staple for so many years MJ! Create an MJ Lounge up there, so the bar upstairs can have a classy fun view ... Mirrors or some type of reflection or view would be good! @rafeblackinteriors

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  31. DeannaG

    Tampa

    17 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Food just okay. Grouper sandwich was dry, hamburger not great and eggs benedict yolks were hard. Kids waffles and french toast were good. Sat by a back wall without a good view of the water. Went for Mother’s Day for a lovely view and hopefully a good meal and just average on both.

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  32. DaleB

    Atlanta Metro

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    poor overall service value poor portions smaller then acceptable for price chef not accommodating

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  33. GeorgeM

    Exclusive

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience3
    The food was outstanding, the service was just average. I expect better service from an establishment like this

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  34. CarsonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love marina jacks. The food atmosphere the service all is above and beyond

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  35. Jules

    Orlando

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Needless to say, the view was spectacular. But the food was also very good and we had outstanding service. Will definitely be back.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dining experience last night at Marina Jack’s. Celebrated 6 Years with my girlfriend and had an excellent meal.

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  37. deboraha

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Steak was over done and dry however the oysters Rockefeller and scalloped potatoes were excellent

    1 person found this helpful

  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and drinks, great service and a beautiful view!

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  39. Jerry

    Tampa

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great tuna. Nice views. We had excellent food. No complaints.

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  40. TaraD

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Donny was fabulous . Very knowledgeable and amazing service .

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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 1009 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 60 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

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Steak, American

  • Dining style

    Fine Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Carlos

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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