Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

Harbour Island · American Bistro / Sushi / Seafood

LEGENDARYGOOGLE★ 4.36,978 YELP★ 3.51,752 TRIPADVISOR★ 41,890Google: higher than 21% of venues in Tampa

The happy hour

Drinks

Bud Light / Yuengling Draft — $3
Signature Sangria — $4
House Spirits — $5
Wine by the Glass — $5
Classic Cocktail — $5

Food

Oysters on the Half Shell — $5
Sushi Roll (California, Spicy Tuna, etc.) — $5
Korean Meatballs — $7
Pork Spring Rolls — $9

Deal last verified April 2026.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A Tampa waterfront institution since 1997 with stunning views of Garrison Channel and the Tampa skyline, featuring a raw bar, extensive sushi menu, creative cocktails, and award-winning seafood. The $5 oysters and $5 sushi rolls during happy hour are among the best values on all of Harbour Island, drawing a loyal crowd of regulars every weekday.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Romantic
Hip
Upscale
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Live music
Sports on TV
Google: happy hour drinks
Google: happy hour food
Late-night food
Vegetarian options
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Tampa, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.3 6,978 ratings ↗

In Tampa 57 rated venues Below median

4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 21% · tied with 11% · lower than 68% of the others · median ★ 4.4

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.3 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 8% · tied with 9% · lower than 83% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.5 1,752 reviews ↗

In Tampa 56 rated venues Bottom quarter

3.0 THIS SPOT 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 5% · tied with 4% · lower than 91% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.0 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 3% · tied with 2% · lower than 95% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4 1,890 reviews ↗

In Tampa 48 rated venues At the median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 15% · lower than 51% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Bottom quarter

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 17% · tied with 8% · lower than 75% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 7, 2026.

Getting there

601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL 33602

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