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Jackson's Bistro-Bar Sushi
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- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
14 reviews for Jackson's Bistro-Bar Sushi
One of the best waterfront views in Tampa. Great romantic place to take a date or get drinks with friends. Jade and I spent her first night in Florida there and had the swordfish and grouper, both very good. We also ordered a couple of sushi rolls that were reasonably priced and fresh. We spent $100 total including tip for our two entrees and two sushi rolls and non-alcoholic drinks.
Overall, above average food, a bit pricey, but you're paying for the great view overlooking the bay and downtown Tampa.
This review is only for Sunday Brunch and for $18.95 you get what you pay for. There was an omelette, stir fry, and carving station. As well as, sushi, fish, fried chicken, and biscuits and gravy. So, it's a mix of foods, and nothing is outstanding or awful. Sitting outside on a sunny afternoon would certainly enhance the meal. My only complaint is the $6.50 they charged for a cafe latte, a little ridiculous...
So, despite living in Boston, I feel that I am well-qualified to review Jackson's, given that I was there every.single.day while I was in Tampa.
Let's start with the (really) good:
The view is awesome.
The sushi is really good -- super fresh and verrry reasonably priced.
The bar menu. (which I personally found to be better than the regular menu!) Edemame? Count me in!
Then there's the rest:
The crowd is totally mixed; I don't think it was especially snobby or especially collegiate. Then again, I wasn't trolling for dates, so.
The lunch menu is ok but not great; I will say, however, that the sandwiches are HUUUUUUUUUUUUGE.
The dinner menu is really "meh". You can tell that they're trying to have the classic "upscale seaside dining experience" but where their prices matched the dim dining room/jazz music atmosphere, they certainly did NOT match the kakhi-short wearing crowd out on the deck. The food on the menu was far from inspiring; I'd stick with sushi if you end up there late-night.
Also, whaaaaaaaaat was with the Friday night dance party?! It was as if Jackson't was a sports bar that suddenly had a change of heart. By about 10pm it was was Club Jackson's - packed with young peeps and lots of loud hip-hop. Interesting.
Anyhow, if I ever return to Tampa, I'll definitely be back here.
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Here's the scoop on Jackson's Bistro-bar. The food isn't fabulous, but the atmosphere is completely addictive. I should know as I seem to end up there at least once a week for a glass of wine.
If you go, order the sushi as it's best thing on the menu. I like all the tuna rolls, but the volcano roll is also a good choice and so is the lobster roll. The lobster roll is a little pricey, but it's filling so it's worth it.
The wine isn't that bad either. They have a reasonable selection of wines by the glass that won't bankrupt you. In fact, there are a few on the list that go for as little as $6.
But like I said before, it's the atmosphere of Jackson's that has won my heart. The patio is right on the water so it's perfect for watching the sun set or just relaxing after a hard day at work. The inside bar is also pretty good as the crowd is nice mix of people between the ages of 25 to 45.
I usually take off for Howard Street after my sushi, but for those that want to hang out, around 10 p.m. the place turns into a happening night club with a techno room, an 80s room and a Latin-inspired room. It's not bad if you are into that kind of thing.
But for me...give me the laid back patio. I'm all about lounging under the stars.
PS Just an FYI....Sunday brunch is also excellent.
This place is KICKING on a Friday night and filled with very beautiful people. They even have dancers and occasionally a guy who plays with fire. Worth checking out if you really want to party hard.
Friday Nights: $10 cover
Dress Code: no sneakers, collared shirt (guys)
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average food, but a good view of the water
3/07 Visiting from west coast, I cannot believe Jackson's is such a gigantic awesome place(s). And I thought that one can find big things only in Texas, uh uh!
Located on the Tampa-facing side of Harbor Island, it is only 15 minutes walk from downtown, via a tree-lined bridge (lit up at night). The individual bistro, bar, and sushi area are huge and spacious.
Despite a busy Saturday night we were seated after 15 minutes. The interior is well appointed, with good view of the waterfront. Outside on the step-down patio on 2 levels, dining tables were full, all facing the water.
We ordered 2 sushi rolls. The red dragon roll was arranged like a dragon, with tuna slices over avocado slices on top of a California roll. The raw tuna was fresh, and I wished the slices were thicker. The volcano roll was most unusual and yet tasty. Mildly spicy chopped salmon was cooked and layered on top of a cool crab roll, arranged in a round mound. I bet you cannot find this in Tokyo!
We also had the oak-grilled chicken breast bow-tie pasta. It was a simple but fulfilling dish. A pesto cream sauce (thicker than I liked) combined the goodness of broccoli, Roma tomatoes, and kalamata olives. The cubes of chicken meat were tender and delicious.
The server was effective, friendly, and kept informing us of the progress in the kitchen (super busy night).
Jackson's offers a view, good food and made us feel at home. Now that's really special blessing for visitors.
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Nice restaurant with a lovely view and decent sushi. Good drinks! Very relaxing place to dine. Very "Florida"....
the price range estimate is a bit too high - i think i spent a total of $30 with drinks included. the food was very good but the view was unbeatable. my dinner mate, once a local in tampa, informed me that friday nights witness a transformation into a local "hot spot." fortunately, we cleared out well in advance.
I love Jackson's Bistro-Bar Sushi! When I used to work on Harbor Island I would often eat there with friends and have some California Rolls or a Bento Box for lunch. The nightlife there is pretty good as well with bands playing at times and of course a full bar. The view is also great, you can see the sea from there and there is a boat dock right next to it.
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Great place to go for brunch with the family. Large and spacious restaurant sitting right on Harbor Island. Great views of the water and very well decorated. Must love the sushi and smoked salmon that is available since that is mainly what this restaurant is known for. The variety of food for brunch is really good and there is a waffle, meat, and pasta stations to customize your order plus the other "bars" availble at other typical brunches.
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I love, love, love the view from Jackson's. The location right on the water makes for such a pleasant dining experience that you almost don't think about what you're eating. If you can stop looking at the beautiful water and sunset for 5 minutes, though, you'd notice that your food isn't half bad either. The sushi is okay, and the entrees are decent, too. The real reason I love this place, though, is the outdoor patio.
Be forewarned - Jackson's turns into a dance club at night, complete with dancers on platforms. I am assuming they are still promoting it in that way, but it's rather hysterical to see the VIP lounges being set up if you're not expecting it. Jackson's is tolerable for a drink or two after dinner, but if you want to dance to the latest top 40 hit, you might as well head to Splitsville.
Surprising good sushi
Surprisingly good upscale crowd
Surprising great happy hour....buisness/professional types
Great night place
Jackson's is a cool place to out with friends but also to enjoy dinner. Their sushi is decent but their grilled chicken sandwich on foccacia is to die for!
