Jack's Pool Bar At Ll's Test Kitchen

Small but excellent menu. They fry shrimp very well - honestly, they execute every dish to perfection! Best fritters I have ever had. Well made cocktails. Spectacular view from the balcony. Specials are great too. I had ricotta stuff squash blossoms which were deliscious and the snow pea salad which is now one of my to 10 greatest dishes of all time. Addendum - Latest meal I ate there, off the specials menu, a chorizo burger. Chorizo sausage mixed in with Wygu (sp) beef. Potato crisp and a little sauce on a brioche bun. I don't eat hamburgers very often, maybe once it twice a year, and never at a nationally franchise burger business. This hamburger may have been the best I ever had.

OK, I agree with other reviews saying it’s not easy to find. The gate will open automatically if you pull up close to it. Then go left to the nice two story building and take elevator to second floor. There is signage if you look for it. One there, I recommend sitting outside. The view is wonderful and you can watch the boat traffic while dining. The menu is limited but the daily specials are worth checking out. We had local caught Red Grouper and it was perfect. It is a bit pricey, $$$, but everywhere here in he Keys is expensive. After all, you are eating at a Yatch Club!

Good luck finding this place! It’s in a private marina and you have to get through a gate and find the second-story restaurant without any signage. The food and service were good and though they were understaffed. We had a nighttime view of this cute beach from the outdoor balcony area. The indoor ambiance was not great.

Restaurant is closed... only drinks are available at Jack's pool bar. But it's a beautiful view, with open seating on the patio, a sandy beach area, and at the pool.

We had an enjoyable evening at happy hour tasting three appetizers and two for one beer. We’ll be back!! This is the view from the outdoor seating...gorgeous!

It’s terrific! The setting is absolutely stunning— you could not possibly get a better view out over the marina and docks. The food feels like something you’d get from a classically trained chef. It’s not particularly trendy food, and the menu is (thankfully) not huge. But everything I ordered was several notches better than I expected it to be. Tips: it’s not cheap, and people dress a bit more formally than at most beachfront places. You’ll be more comfortable in a button down or dress than a big t-shirt and shorts. For a date or romantic dinner, it’s perfect.

We primarily come here for brunch on the weekends. The ambiance and service are excellent. Most tables have water views including many tables on an outdoor balcony. The main purpose Of the review is to compliment the food. The test Benedict was the best I ever had. I have tried about half the menu and nothing has disappointed. I recommend this place for both tourists and locals.

Tried three happy hour appetizers with drinks. All were excellent! Staff was friendly and attentive. We will return.