Friday, March 29, 2024

Marina Jack: Waterfront Dining on Sarasota Bay

 


Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico on the Downtown Sarasota Bayfront, Marina Jack is a very pretty spot to enjoy a tropical drink, lunch or dinner on the water — it's also dog friendly. Originally Marina Jack was actually named Marina Mar. Built in 1963 for an upscale restaurant, shops, snack bar, and boat slips, it was taken over by Jack Graham in 1968, who created what is now known as Marina Jack. 

Featuring four restaurant concepts in one location, including a main dining room with theatre seating and a panoramic view of the bay and Island Park, an outdoor patio, indoor piano bar and lounge, plus a large banquet room, the Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill is the more casual and features a variety of appetizers including Oysters and Coconut Shrimp, salads and sandwiches such as Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl, Seafood Roll with Lobster, Crab, Scallops and Shrimp, Fish Tacos, plus special Gluten Free selections. Fresh-caught fish and seafood is served daily, based on availability.

As the gateway to the Gulf Coast, Marina Jack also boasts a full-service marina which features 298 wet slips for vessels up to 150 feet, more than 25 boat lifts for vessels up to 53 feet and 85+ mooring balls for traveling sailors, who want to explore nearby downtown Sarasota and events near the Sarasota Bayfront. 


Tables overlooking the water are the prime patio spot for outdoor dining 

The menu features a selection of fresh-caught fish, seafood 
and other popular favourites

Stella Artois

Classic Reuben with corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing 
served on grilled marble rye


Grilled Grouper Sandwich 
served on a toasted sesame seed bun with lettuce, 
tomato and rémoulade sauce on the side

Marina Jack Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill is dog-friendly, 
like Charlie 
who is particularly fond of French fries















Tide Turner Cocktail
Serves 2
Recipe courtesy of Marina Jack

4 oz Rum
4 oz Pineapple Juice
2 oz Orange Juice
2 oz Cream

Shake well in a cocktail glass and fish with a dash of cinnamon, a sprig of mint and orange rind.






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