Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

What Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi does

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi is a privately held, single-location full-service restaurant founded in 1997 and operating at 601 S Harbour Island Blvd in Tampa, Florida. The restaurant occupies a waterfront position on Harbour Island with views of the downtown Tampa skyline and is positioned adjacent to the Tampa Convention Center and Benchmark International Arena. The venue operates seven days a week across lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm), dinner (Sun-Thu 3pm-10pm, Fri-Sat until 11pm), and weekend brunch (Sat-Sun 10am-3pm).

The core product is an upscale American bistro with an award-winning sushi program, hand-crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine selection. Menu modules include sushi, lunch, dinner, brunch, dessert, and vegan-friendly offerings. The company has introduced Sorsi Waterfront as an Italian coastal-inspired sub-brand operating within the same venue, featuring spritz cocktails, coastal Italian plates, and artisan gelato. Additional revenue modules include private event venue rentals for corporate and social occasions, and catering services covering pick-up, on-premise, and delivery (via ezCater).

Technology and distribution are built on third-party SaaS infrastructure rather than proprietary systems: Popmenu powers the website and direct online ordering for pickup; OpenTable manages reservations; Tripleseat handles private event inquiries and bookings; and ezCater extends catering reach via delivery. Marketing is multi-channel, combining website content, organic social (Facebook, Instagram), email/SMS subscription, Eventbrite ticketed events, and recurring weekly specials (such as the Fried Chicken Frenzy) to drive repeat visitation. Pricing is pay-as-you-go, with menu items ranging from $7 (Miso Soup) to $115 (signature platters), a $38 Fried Chicken Frenzy special, and lunch entrees in the $16-$23 range. No revenue, ownership, or leadership data is disclosed in the source materials.

Name

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi

Website

https://jacksonsbistro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi is a privately held, single-location full-service waterfront restaurant in Tampa, FL, serving American cuisine, sushi, cocktails, and weekend brunch, with a private event venue, catering, and an Italian coastal sub-brand (Sorsi Waterfront).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Full-Service Waterfront Restaurant

NAICS

Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Fine Dining Restaurants (THAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ), Steakhouses & Seafood Restaurants (THAFACAE)

Keywords

• Waterfront dining
• Sushi restaurant
• Private event venue
• Off-premise catering
• American bistro

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Full-service restaurant offering American cuisine, sushi, cocktails, and wine for dine-in guests. Revenue generated from food and beverage sales during operating hours across lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch service periods.
2. Online Ordering: Direct online ordering through Popmenu platform for pickup and delivery of sushi, lunch, dinner, brunch, dessert, and vegan-friendly menu items. Customers order via website with scheduled pickup times.
3. Catering Services: On-premise event catering and pick-up catering options. Breakfast platters serve 8 people. Delivery available through ezCater platform. Contact form for catering inquiries.
4. Private Event Venue Rental: Full-service private event venue for corporate gatherings, social celebrations, and private dining experiences. Located near Tampa Convention Center and Benchmark International Arena. Events team provides space, cuisine, and execution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi operates a full-service waterfront restaurant in Tampa, FL offering American bistro cuisine, award-winning sushi, hand-crafted cocktails, and an extensive wine selection. The business extends beyond dine-in service to include private event venue rentals for corporate and social occasions, off-premise catering services, online ordering for pickup and delivery, and the Sorsi Waterfront Lounge sub-brand featuring Italian coastal cuisine and spritz cocktails.

Product overview

Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi is a single waterfront restaurant brand in Tampa, FL, offering a unified dining experience across multiple dayparts and cuisine styles. The core product consists of the main restaurant with full American dining, award-winning sushi, and hand-crafted cocktails. The portfolio includes distinct menu modules (Sushi, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Dessert, Vegan-Friendly) available during specific hours, plus the Sorsi Waterfront Lounge sub-brand featuring Italian coastal cuisine. Additional service modules include Private Events (venue rental for corporate and social occasions) and Catering (off-premise food service). The restaurant operates 601 S Harbour Island Blvd, open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, and Sunday 10am-10pm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sorsi Waterfront: Italian coastal-inspired waterfront lounge concept featuring spritz drinks, coastal Italian plates, and artisan gelato. Located at the same waterfront venue in Tampa, FL, bringing the spirit of the Amalfi Coast to Downtown Tampa.

Products and services

• Main Restaurant Dining Full-service waterfront dining experience offering American cuisine with award-winning sushi, extensive wine selection, and hand-crafted cocktails with views of Tampa Bay. Open Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm, Friday 11am-11pm, Saturday 10am-11pm, Sunday 10am-10pm.
• Sushi Menu

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ezCaterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorezCater is used as a catering delivery partner for Jackson's Bistro catering services. Customers can order catering for delivery through the ezCater platform.
• OpenTablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOpenTable is used for restaurant reservations, allowing customers to book tables at Jackson's Bistro through the OpenTable platform.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Capital Grille: National upscale steakhouse chain with private event spaces and extensive wine lists. Comparable in price point, full-service fine-dining execution, and private event hosting — competing with Jackson's for steak, chops, and corporate event bookings.
• Brio Tuscan Grille: National Italian upscale-casual chain with Tampa-area locations. Comparable to Sorsi Waterfront sub-brand and to Jackson's private-event hosting for corporate and social occasions at a similar per-cover check.
• Eddie V's Prime Seafood: National upscale seafood and steakhouse chain with a Tampa location; offers waterfront-adjacent fine dining, sushi/raw bar, cocktails, and private dining rooms. Broad incumbent competing with Jackson's for upscale seafood/sushi occasions in Tampa.
• Tampa EDITION (food & beverage outlets): Luxury hotel on Tampa's Water Street with multiple dining concepts, rooftop bar, and event programming. Comparable to Jackson's as a Tampa waterfront destination for upscale diners, bar experiences, and private events.
• Roy's (Roy Yamaguchi): National upscale Hawaiian fusion chain with strong sushi and seafood programs; competes for the same experiential-dining occasions. Comparable to Jackson's award-winning sushi positioning, fine-dining price point, and event/private dining offerings.

Direct peers

• 1905 Family of Restaurants: Independent Tampa-based restaurant group operating Yummy House, Sober Sushi, and others. Comparable as a Tampa-rooted full-service dining operator with multiple cuisine concepts, similar mid-to-upscale price positioning, and private-event capabilities.
• Columbia Restaurant: Historic Tampa-based full-service Spanish restaurant in Ybor City, also operating a Sand Key location. Direct peer to Jackson's as a long-running, Tampa-anchored full-service restaurant brand serving tourists and special-occasion diners at higher price points.
• Columbia Restaurant Sand Key: Beach-front iteration of the Columbia brand in Clearwater Beach with full-service dining, sunset views, and private event space. Comparable to Jackson's as a Tampa Bay waterfront full-service restaurant combining cuisine, views, and event hosting.
• Mise en Place (concept legacy): Long-running downtown Tampa upscale farm-to-table restaurant that became a cultural reference point for Tampa fine dining. Historical direct peer to Jackson's in upscale Tampa dining, private events, and chef-driven menu positioning.
• Ulele: Tampa waterfront restaurant and brewery on the Hillsborough River with scenic views and full-service dining. Directly comparable to Jackson's in geography (Tampa waterfront), format (full-service), price point (upscale-casual), and event/private-dining programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson's-bistro-bar-&-sushi

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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