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Marina Jack, Sarasota, FL

Marina Jack

4.3 (1701)
$30 and under
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
2 Marina Plz, Sarasota, FL 34236

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 43 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

  • 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

What 1,701 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 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 stunning waterfront views and a lively atmosphere, making it a favorite spot in Sarasota. Guests frequently praise the "fantastic" seafood and "outstanding" service. While some found the prices steep, the beautiful location and attentive staff create a memorable dining experience. It's a popular choice for special occasions and picturesque dining.
1,701 Reviews
  1. Abu-Ata

    Vancouver / British Columbia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food here was excellent. Lobstercargo is a must if you love lobster. The sampler with lobster, scallops and prawns was fantastic. Waiter was very attentive and view was beautiful.

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  2. Jan

    Chicago1 review

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A/C had accidentally been turned off. It was very Warm.

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  3. TJ VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West43 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time here and unfortunately the air conditioning wasn't working - not the restaurants fault, so that doesn't count for the 3 star rating, but does add to it. The food was what we would expect - at a lower cost restaurant. It wasn't a "WOW", but very good. $80 for surf and turf, and again, not a Wow. The service was the best part - Maiker was excellent. The atmosphere also didn't match the expensive $260 bill - no alcohol/beverages and just small desserts. Basic Shrimp Cocktail is $20 each! I mean, come on. I'm all good on paying for a great 20th Anniversary dinner, but this just didn't hit the mark and took my money. We're not returning. (If you look at my over 100 reviews on Google, I very rarely score low).

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  4. Hoda VIP

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Prime rib on Friday was awesome. Bouillabaisse was full of seafood. Service was great, we were not rushed at all. The view was beautiful. A very nice evening on the water.

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  5. Courtiney

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We've been here before, so I knew what to expect but today was a poor experience, unfortunately. We were there for Mother's Day, celebrating 3 mom's, including myself with our husbands and 3 children. As soon as we arrived to check in, it felt very warm inside. I asked a staff member about it and they confirmed that their AC was broken!!! Why were we not notified ahead of time so I could have made other dinner arrangements?? The restaurant has my contact info and even required a credit card to hold the reservation. It was very unpleasant eating a fancy dinner in a hot restaurant 😐 Not even a discount or comp for a future visit, not a visit from a manager on duty... nothing to make up for this. For a restaurants AC not to be working is really bad, especially living in FL and we had an elderly woman with us. To not be notified in advance is poor customer service. Very disappointed in our visit this evening.

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  6. Charles

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food, excellent service, reservation time honored, great view

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  7. Richard

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was a Mother's Day disaster. We were sat in an entry area behind the reception desk at a folding table with banquet chairs. We had no warning that only a Buffet service was being offered. We had a 2:30 pm reservation and the staff was literally beginning to break down the buffet at 3:30pm, so we had to grab desserts before they were removed. My guest was an older woman friend, who doesn't consume much food, so the idea of the buffet only set-up was not appealing. Nor was the cost. $160.00 per person plus a 20% tip automatically added. A 20% tip for a waiter that only brought us water? We had to serve ourselves and even put our used dishes on the empty table next to us because they were being removed in a timely fashion. You should warn the people booking the restaurant if the menu is not going to be available on the day of your reservation.

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  8. Lisa VIP

    Anchorage2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The air conditioner was not working and the main room was hot and stuffy. The service was very slow. When the bill came in, the server added the 18% to the charges without asking us

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  9. Kristy

    San Francisco Bay Area3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    When I booked, I clicked on the menu, and it was ala cart. I have been to Mother's Day brunch there many times before. I had 2 children ages 6 and 8. They sat us and gave us plastic bright orange Waterpark wrist bands for the buffet. We said that we wanted the ala cart menu. They told us the whole restaurant was buffet. What choice did we have? The buffet was pretty looking, but the foods were cheap stuff like pasta, salad bar, mashed potatoes, sysco scrambled eggs. They had a carving station, some cheese, and plated cake. But nothing was all that good. The kids got 1 piece of French toast, some fruit, and 1 piece of bacon. When the bills came, it was $435. There were 5 of us. But $40 for each child. $80 for each adult. The drinks were fair priced. But overall, it was not worth the price and not great. It was truly a bummer because we enjoyed our prior brunches there.
    Marina JackResponded on May 11, 2025
    Thanks for visiting us, Kristy. We're sorry to hear that your recent visit did not meet your expectations. When booking your reservation, your email confirmation indicated that it is a buffet. We strive to provide a wide variety of dishes that cater to all tastes, and there were many options, including a seafood display, two carving stations, antipasto display in addition to the items that you listed. The other menu option for brunch would have been the Blue Sunshine Patio menu on the main level. We appreciate your feedback. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future and please review our website for holidays and special events as we have everything posted accordingly ahead of time so our guests are informed. Best, Marina Jack Management Team

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  10. james VIP

    Tampa / Central Florida West22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant in Sarasota for the past 20 years. Excellent, food , service, scenery and Atmosphere. The memories along are worth the cost no mater what the price.

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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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