Backwater Jacks Summer Menu 2026
Soup
Bahamian Conch Chowder
- Bowl$11.00
- Cup$8.00
Fresh Soup of the Day
- Bowl$9.00
- Cup$6.00
Salads
House Salad
Mixed Seasonal Greens with Toasted Pecan, Bermuda Onion, Grape Tomato, Fuji Apple & Chevre Cheese Dressed with a Warm Pancetta Vinaigrette
- Large$18.00
- Small$13.00
Caesar Salad
Fresh Chopped Hearts of Romaine, Tossed with Spiced Croutons, Shaved Parmesan, in our House Made Caesar Dressing Garnished with White Anchovy
- Large$19.00
- Small$14.00
Miso Salad
Nappa Cabbage, Fresh Long Cut Chive, Julienne Snow Pea, Julienne Carrot & Miso Roasted Chicken, Tossed in a Miso Honey Vinaigrette, Garnished with Sesame Seed & Crisp Fried Wonton
- Large$20.00
- Small$15.00
Starters
Aztec Grouper Nuggets$20.00
Small Skewers of Fresh Grouper Marinated in Ghost Chili Tequila & Smoked Sea Salt Char Grilled and Finished with a Lime, Cilantro Syrup & Blasted in a 500 Degree Oven
Octopus Ceviche$22.00
Fresh Poached Octopus, tossed with a Citrus Marinade, Bermuda Onions, Diced Romas, Florida Orange, Serrano Peppers, & Fresh Cilantro. Finished with a Drizzle of Guajillo Oil
Tuna Nachos$21.00
Fresh, Sushi Grade Yellowfin Tuna Tartar with Fresh Jalapeno, Bermuda Onion, Red Bell Pepper & Scallion Layered over Wonton Crisps Finished with Yum Yum & Eel Sauce
Crab Puppies$18.00
Crispy Backfin Blue Crab in a Seasoned Fritter Batter with Fresh Corn, Chives, Rendered Applewood Bacon & Caramelized Shallot Accompanied with a Elote Aioli
Flat Breads
Caprese Flatbread$25.00
Fresh Dough, Simply Brushed with EVOO, Topped with Fresh Mozzarella, Sliced Roma Tomato, Fresh Chiffonade of Basil & Grated Parmesan Baked and Garnished with a Drizzle of Aged Balsamic Syrup
Strawberry & Black Olive Tapenade$23.00
Minced Fresh Strawberries & Black Olives, on a Fresh Flatbread Dough Brushed with Sweet Cream Butter Finished with a Chevre Crème & Toasted Pistachio
Sandwiches
Grouper Sandwich
Grilled, Seared or Blackened, Local Black Grouper, Served on Pillow Soft Sourdough Roll with Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Served with Hot Crispy Fries, Southern Tartar Sauce & Fresh Lemon
The Jacks Burger$19.00
Special Ordered, Half Pound Ground & Brisket Patty, Seasoned with Maldon Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, Topped with your Choice of Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato & Onion Served with Hot Crispy Fries & Cornichon
Black Bean, Quinoa & Roasted Corn Burger$20.00
Mélange of Black Bean, Quinoa, Roasted Sweet Corn, Onion & Garlic Cooked on a Griddle & Served on a Brioche Roll With a Smear of Boursin Cheese, Lettuce & Tomato Accompanied with Hot Crispy Sweet Potato Fries
Prime Rib Sandwich$22.00
House Roasted & Shaved Prime Rib of Angus Beef, Piled High on a Hoagie Roll with Melted Swiss Cheese Crisp Fried Tobacco Onion & Horseradish Cream Sauce Served with Hot Crispy Fries
Hawaiian Pig$20.00
Char Grilled Breast of Free Range Chicken Presented on a Demi Baguette with Grilled Pineapple Plank, Sous Vide Pork Belly with a Guava Aioli
Pastas
Chilled Lemon & Blue Crab Bucatini$31.00
Fresh Blue Crab Backfin Lump, Lemon, Garlic, Olive Oil, Fresh Thyme, Baby Sweet Peppers, Reisling Wine & Sweet Cream Butter
Key West Shrimp Burrata$34.00
Linguini Pasta, Zucchini & Summer Squash Noodle, Sauteed with Garlic, Fresh Basil, EVOO & Parmesan Garnished with a Burrata Ball & Five Blackened Shrimp
Entrées
Black Domestic Grouper
Fresh Black Domestic Grouper, Seared with Maldon Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Black Pepper, Served over a bed of Butter Braised Golden Fingerling Potato With Smoked Tomato Beurre Blanc & Wilted Baby Spinach
Sticky Chicken$32.00
Half of a Roasted Chicken, Dressed with a Bourbon, Honey Glaze & Blasted in a 500 degree Oven, Served with a Sweet Potato Hash & Grilled Leek Garnish
Triple Tail$41.00
Fresh Florida Triple Tail, Seared and Glazed with a Rum Plum Served with a Lotus Root Cake Seasoned with Rendered Applewood Smoked Bacon & Caramelized Onion Garnished with Rum Butter Grilled Carrots
Blackened Dorado Bowl$31.00
Lime Marinated Grilled Mahi-Mahi Served over Sonoran Rice with Black Bean, Roasted Corn, Cilantro, Sauteed Bell Peppers & Fresh Sliced Jalapeno Finished with a Elote Crème Fraiche
The Hanger Steak$36.00
Hanger Steak, Seasoned with Maldon Sea Salt & Fresh Cracked Pepper then Seared Presented over a Bed of Warm Summer Tomato & Squash Salad Finished with an Italian “Chimichurri”