Jaco's Bayfront Bar & Grille

Very long wait, was told 30mins but it took an hour. Yes we did have a party of eight tho. Drinks were delicious!! My twin said the steak salad is the best salad she has ever had and she eats a lot of salads!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Wade and team really do it up at Jaco's!
Went to a bourbon tasting last evening and the menu that the chef's prepared was delectable! From crab stuffed jumbo shrimp to a beer and arugula salad to braised short ribs, this was the best prepped meal I've had in a while. To top it off was butter pecan bread pudding, yum!
Staff is always on top of things and treats you like family.
I feel like any seat in the house ends up with the best view of the sunset too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Experiences wasn’t necessarily bad, wasn’t anything special… lowering points for my sangria which was advertised with having “fresh berries”, however, only came with one singular black berry.

Great spot!! Food isn’t expensive and the view is just awesome. Complete menu and everything I’ve had in 6 trips has been yummy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

This is charming bay view restaurant and pub. The food was great with friendly customers service. I definitely recommend this pub.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Contessia was the best server ever! Great recommendations and so friendly. The view was amazing as we sat outside. Would highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great spot with lots of seating options. Only wish they had draft beer in tap!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

We sat along the north side of the building outside, where there are maybe 4 tables and the waitress had a tendency to forget about us over there. She was very sweet but bc we were not in plain view it was difficult to get her attention. That is the only reason I have Jaco’s a 4 star. It was a gorgeous view of the sunset! We had the tacos with mango salsa. Very flavorful! And each taco had a generous sized strip of blackened Mahi Mahi. The homemade crispy shell added a delightful crunch and the generous portion of rice had a wonderful flavor as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Food was phenomenal a very nice seafood spot nothing we tried was disappointing. Definitely will become repeat customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We were treated like family! Fall has arrived in North Florida and we arrived early to secure an outside table to accommodate a family and a pet. She attracted a lot of attention including that of the manager, Andre. He was so friendly and welcoming. Service and food were excellent especially the Jaco’s fish tacos. This is a favorite when we’re in Pensacola.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and atmosphere. The bartenders were very engaging!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fried Green Tomatoes

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“An absolute Pensacola staple — unforgettable every single time!”

Jaco’s Bayfront Bar & Grille isn’t just a restaurant — it’s a Pensacola experience. Every time we visit, it reminds me exactly why I love this place so much. The atmosphere, the view, the food, the drinks — everything is consistently above and beyond.

The sunsets over the bay are breathtaking, and there’s just something magical about sitting on the patio, watching the boats drift by as the sky turns to gold and pink. It’s one of those moments that just feels like Pensacola.

The food? Always top-notch. The crab cakes are my personal favorite, but honestly, I don’t think I’ve ever had a single bad dish here — or a bad drink, for that matter. The menu is full of hits, and it’s one of the rare places where I can say I genuinely love everything I’ve tried.

Between the quality, the service, the view, and the atmosphere, Jaco’s is easily one of my all-time favorites. It’s a must-visit and an absolute staple of Pensacola dining.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Always busy....to good for their own good ...worth the wait tho

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

It’s the oldest thing that I eat every time I go there it’s so good. I’ve had other stuff they have and it’s really good too, but this is my favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We actually sat at the bar. Service was great, food was on point. Atmosphere was great and fun. Bartenders were working their butt off. Highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5