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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.3 (1715)
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
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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Additional information

  • Location
    2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Cross street
    Bayfront Drive
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,715 people are saying

Marina Jack reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marina Jack is celebrated for its "beautiful views" of Sarasota Bay and vibrant atmosphere. Diners appreciate the "wonderful food," with standout dishes like "lobstercargo" and prime rib. Service is often praised as "excellent," and the venue is ideal for special occasions. However, some find the prices high and food quality inconsistent.
1,715 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    3.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food at this restaurant was genuinely excellent—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every dish we tried was delicious and well-prepared, which made the dining experience promising from a culinary standpoint. However, the service left a lot to be desired. While the servers were polite, they were noticeably slow and inattentive. We waited a long time to place our order, get refills, and even receive the check. It felt like we were forgotten at times, which took away from what could have been a truly great experience. If you're not in a hurry and want to enjoy some really good food, it's worth a visit. But if attentive service is important to you, be prepared for a bit of a wait. Hopefully, with some improvements on the service side, this place could easily become a favorite.

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  2. Philip

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a great place to go, Food was excellent. Also, the service was terrific.

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  3. Jillian

    Columbus2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An amazing evening from start to finish. Staff were amazing 🫶🏽

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  4. J

    Houston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Not cheap. Definitely worth it. Must experience.

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  5. Lisa

    Washington, D.C. Area15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The Grand Margarita was excellent. The pork chop dinner was quite good (other than the Brussel sprouts needed to be cooked just a tad longer). The mussels were not fresh and barely edible. We did get a window seat which was very nice. Service was very good. Not sure I would go back. Overpriced for the quality of food. You're basically paying for the view.

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  6. Dustin

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The view is definitely the only reason this place is thriving. Food was not great. Calamari was overcooked, lobstercargo wasn’t good. The waiter was very nice but I think he took a vacation while we were waiting on him.

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  7. William

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on June 6, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We have been to Marina Jack many times in the past and it has clearly fallen significantly. We had requested a window seat for our anniversary and did not get one despite there being empty tables by the windows (and all over the place which was previously unheard of for this venue on a Friday night). The service was OK, food OK but not exceptional (while the prices suggest an exceptional expectation). They had renovations going on the ground floor, preventing us from having a cocktail in the open air prior to dinner (we had arrived early with this intention). Vodka selection was limited, drinks mediocre. Overall, a big disappointment. With the sparse crowd, it is apparent that word has gotten around on Marina Jack not being what it once was. We will wait at least 3 years before trying it again.

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  8. Donald

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Waiter was absent and food was horrible. The sea bass was $65 and was inedible. Told the waiter when he finally came to the table and still didn’t do anything about it. Highly recommend not choosing this restaurant

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  9. Carolann VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great table with a view of the water, our waitress was extremely helpful, made recomm endations, food was served hot and in a timely manner.

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  10. Mary

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    There were five of us dining on a Tuesday evening. The wait staff was just ‘ok’ - she didn’t refill our water glasses until we asked, she didn’t offer more cocktails or wine, until we asked. The empty glasses were left on the table throughout dinner. One of the guests ordered steak ($58.00) and was first over-cooked, and the second try it was greatly undercooked. The chef did not know how to cook a steak. Additionally, there were very limited side dishes, and they surely did not compliment the entree, This would all have been easily over-looked at a moderately priced restaurant, but this was pretty darn expensive.

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Marina Jack is rated 4.3 stars by 1715 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
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2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bayfront Drive
  • Neighborhood
    Sarasota
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    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, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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