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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.4
4.4
1582 Reviews
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 76 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

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
  • 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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

What 1,582 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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Marina Jack offers "great views" of Sarasota Bay and "excellent service" in an elegant setting. Diners rave about the "fantastic food," including standout dishes like calamari, Greek salmon, and crab encrusted grouper. While some find it "a bit pricey," the ambiance and attentive staff make for a "memorable dining experience."

1,582 Reviews
  1. Kathy

    VIP

    Tampa

    126 reviews

    5.0

    126 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect seating with a view of the bay. Sergio did an excellent job. Food was delicious - Greek Salmon and Shrimp Scampi. Appetizer of Goat cheese brûlée was excellent. Manager needs to introduce himself when he comes around to tables.

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  2. Tim

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Location is fabulous and the Food was great. Service terrible. We believe they were understaffed. Took 25 minutes to get our cocktails. Food came intermittently. The people were nice and apologetic. Management to blame. We will not return.

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  3. Greg

    VIP

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    I booked a table at Marina Jacks for Valentine’s Day and was highly disappointed. I so wish I would have booked elsewhere. They are obviously all about the money as they tripled the prices on their limited Valentine’s Day menu and sat as many people as they could have dine as they opened up their old out dated banquet room in the back of the restaurant and set up cheap tables and chairs that were uncomfortable. The food was mediocre and the service seemed rushed and then they would disappear for a while, at the end of our meal we waited 20 minutes for our waiter to finally come back and bring us our check. Make a reservation elsewhere!!!

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  4. Reg

    Orange County

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Special Valentine menu was overpriced money grab. Beef Carpaccio was good. Caprese salad was cherry tomatoes and melon ball size cheese. Never seen that type of presentation. Bisque was banquet level quality. Entree of Chilean Sea Bass did not taste fresh, salty lump crab, over size asparagus was hard and mealy. Prime Rib was full of additives, tough not tender. Dessert of key lime pie was banquet quality and chocolate covered strawberries were grossly over size with fake whip cream. Service was unremarkable as the sections seemed very large for the service staff. This place has seen better days in terms of the ambiance and overall vibe.

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  5. Jenna

    Naples

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great valentines at Marina Jack, unfortunately the food was subpar, and for the price it falls short. I had the surf and turf, the lobster was wonderful but I asked for my filet rare, and it came medium. My husband ordered the beef Wellington and that was also super overcooked, past well done. He said it was the worst steak he’s had. Super dry and burnt which was a bummer. Maybe they were just having an off night as it was Valentine’s Day and really busy as you’d expect. I’m not sure if we’d return as the value was just not there. Our server was wonderful though.

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  6. bob

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Our party was stunned at the fact that Marina jacks would triple their regular menu prices on a limited Valentine’s Day menu. Not only were the prices over triple the normal price we were placed in a back banker room for dining that was dirty and outdated. We will never go back to Marina Jack’s again.

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  7. Gerald

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was great, setting and view amazing, and food was tasty and served piping hot. A great date venue

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  8. Tom

    Tallahassee

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    15 minute delay in seating.Three of our group had very good and very expensive meals. The fourth had lobster ravioli that appeared to have been processed in a blender. There was no visual clue that this was ravioli. The dish was lukewarm and just not good. In fairness, another entree was offered.

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  9. Leah

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambience was fantastic. We were 15 minutes late due to some parking confusion (on my end) and they were very accommodating. Our waiter was enthusiastic, efficient and personable. My Chilean sea bass was over cooked. The sauce on the lamb did not hit the mark- far too sweet. The lamb itself was cooked perfectly and was delicious. The crabmeat on my sea bass was a generous portion and fresh. My daughter really enjoyed her prime rib. The wine by the glass selection could be a little more robust. Overall, would return.

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  10. richard

    New York City

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    $300 for two people was a bit much for food that was lacking flavor. We were on the second course before our drinks ever arrived. Decent view but not the best in the area. Downstairs looked like more fun. One and done.

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Marina Jack is rated 4.4 stars by 1582 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 76 times today
Google Map for Marina Jack

2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Bayfront Drive
  • Neighbourhood
    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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