If ever there were a culinary misnomer, Jackson's Bistro would be it. For starters, it ain't small. Between the chic, fine dining restaurant and ultra-hipster lounge, Jackson's covers more than 20,000 square feet of prime real estate. And speaking of real estate, Jackson's doesn't fit the out-of-the-way criterion for bistros, either. Located adjacent to the Wyndham Harbour Island Hotel, Jackson's is practically impossible to miss. Also impossible to miss: the sea of sharply dressed singles (ah, so many fish in the sea) looking to mingle on Jackson's expansive outdoor deck -- or the throng of upscale diners each sipping one of Jackson's 500 available wines or supping on high-end dishes such as seared duck breast, pistachio-crusted red snapper, oak-grilled steak or its famed sushi.

The most appetizing thing at Jackson's, however, isn't even on the menu. It's the restaurant's view. Overlooking the harbor and the Tampa skyline, Jackson's is the epitome of outdoor dining and the perfect ending to an exquisite meal, although some would argue the raspberry macadamia nut pie comes awfully close.

Be sure to show up for the famed Sunday brunch - a reasonably priced, all-you-can-eat affair. Chefs whip up everything from gourmet pasta dishes to decadent waffles right before your eyes. And other highlights include carved meats, a sushi station, smoked salmon, a salad bar and homemade bananas foster for dessert. The last seating is at 2:30PM.

Categories: Restaurants, Restaurants-Bistro

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