Marina Jack

Name: Marina Jack
Address: 2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL, United States, 34236
Telephone: (941) 365-4232
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4 (1714)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 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

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(941) 365-4232
Website
https://www.marinajacks.com/water-front-dining/the-marina-jack-dining-room.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Lino
Catering
Call 941-365-4232 EXT 86113
Private party facilities
Call 941-365-4232

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

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What 1,714 people are saying

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

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.9Value

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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.

1,714 Reviews

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Philip
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined 2 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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Jillian
Columbus2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Barbara
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Marina Jack's dining room provides a quiet venue for an enjoyable evening of conversation. There are beautiful views of the marina and Sarasota Bay. The food was very good, and the service excellent.
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Marina Jack is rated 4.4 stars by 1714 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 23 times today

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

Website
https://www.marinajacks.com/water-front-dining/the-marina-jack-dining-room.html
Phone number
(941) 365-4232
Catering
Call 941-365-4232 EXT 86113
Private party facilities
Call 941-365-4232

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