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Cowboy Jack's

2.7 (110 reviews)
ModerateAmerican
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
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Loud
Good for groups
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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Bartender had her kid behind the bar at 10 pm, probably for hours. Should've had a babysitter. If you're not a regular, expect rude, petty treatment. Don't recommend this place--they're disrespectful and unfair even when you're nice. If your site says open till 12, stay open till 12, no excuses. They're money-hungry and close early when it's slow but stay rude. Manager was rude, let her kid run wild behind the bar, and even helped close. Pathetic.

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David S.

We have been avoiding Cowboy Jack's for a long time because our experience there many years ago was bad enough to make us not want to come back. Well, this week we decided to give them a second chance and much to our surprise we liked it. In fact I like it better than most of our other local options. That is not to say they prepare exactly the way I like it but I'm pretty sure I can get them to tweak my orders so that it's pretty darn close.

Glenn M.

The good part of this meal was the service. Our server was good. The meal itself was not good. We had jalapeño cheese curds that were good if you like plain curds. Hardly any spice and no jalapeño flavor. We also had the sunnies, which we normally love. They tasted like muddy farmed catfish. Also our first choice of sides, wild rice pilaf, was out we had to have cauliflower rice which was pretty good. Just a totally disappointing meal.

Molly B.

The good: Good service from our server, Kari. It wasn't busy for lunch. Lots of available parking. Relaxed atmosphere. Great cheese curds! The mediocre: the "pan-fried sunnies"-yes there were like 5 of them but they did not taste fresh. The fish tasted muddy like tilapia.

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Danny A.

First time visiting this Otsego location. Conveniently located on HWY 101 just north of Rogers. Perfect for any northwest burb residents. The decor is a carbon copy of the other locations as to be expected. Sat at the bar. Bartender greeted me quickly but was very short, not very personable. I wouldn't say rude or bad, just not great. I came on a Wednesday to specifically try their $3 burger special and decided to grab some wings as well since the burger was so cheap. The burger was, well, terrible. Frozen patty on a dry, stale bun. I will credit the patty was cooked to a nice medium. I added bacon and jalapenos for a small addition cost and I definitely suggest paying a little more to add toppings. I did the Scorpion Dry Rub wings. The rub was really nice and had a good firm spice to it. The wings themselves were tiny, overcooked, dry and tough. Just not good. At all. Also asked for bleu cheese and got ranch. Overall I would probably, maybe, possibly come back for the burger special on another Wednesday but that's about it. Would not do the wings again nor suggest them.

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Colleen B.

We went here for a birthday celebrate with part of 8. The wait for the table on a Sat night wasn't terrible. But it did take FOREVER to get our food. Our waitress was prompt with our drinks and getting our food order but getting the food took too long. Food was hot and good. They did let me substitute the buffalo sauce on the Prairie Fire Burger, for their Chipotle Ranch sauce. So good! I think I'd go back on a night that wasn't so busy.

Reminds me of most chain cowboy steak and burger restaurants

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Addy was a great server and brought out our food in a timely manner great service! A great place to eat!

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Great! i love the Signature BBQ Ketchup! especiallyon a Burger. and the Appetizers are good!, especially Jalapeño Brats in Mac N Cheese! ?

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Good burgers,Taco salad terrible staff ok other than that good atmosphere probably won't be going there anytime soon

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Loved the live music, great food and fantastic service! Very welcoming. Thank you!!!!

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