Jack Allen's was delicious. We met friends for dinner, and such a fun night! We had a selection of appetizers, including the pimento cheese. So, so good. They have a great beer, wine, and cocktail selection. They also offer mock tails. Our server offered recommendations when asked and was so helpful. It was clean, a lovely atmosphere and a great place for dinner with friends or for a date. We will definitely be back. read more

This is my go to spot for a quality, fair price great meal. I eat here at least once a week, but instead of going to "that resteraunt" to get "that dish", explore the menu! they truly run a daily special menu and craft some really unique dishes, appetizers and soups! The drink menu is amazing, but the simple in house Frozen Margarita is a best in Austin for me! Sensitive to allergies and a wide variety of options. I'm a carnivore, but there salads are top notch. Fish, Red Meat, Southwestern, Chicken Fried? Yes. They do it all and execute perfectly. Saved room for desert? You should..... always a great "special" in season crisp and the Torte (Gluten Free) is out of this world! Happy Hour Appetizers too! Such a great spot and a great date night! read more

My daughter and I had the Bing Bang Shrimp bowl last evening at their Oak Hill Restaurant. Served with rice perfectly seasoned - sort of a stir fry but with some kind of special seasoning. Jack's coleslaw - always a favorite of mine. I gotta tell ya - it is fantastic. It was one of their daily specials last night but I am hoping they add it to their regular menu. Finished our meal by sharing their Chocolate bourbon Pecan pie toped with ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. Brooke was our server and was wonderful in all ways. Kept our water glasses filled, checked in often to see if we needed anything. I always enjoy the cheerful, laidback ambience. There are always families with children - which I love. We had a table at the back of the restaurant and could see Wiliamson Creek. read more

Good is amazing, but bartenders are a different story. If you want to be gossiped about, hang around the bar, and you will hear them talk about their regulars. I didn't care about the gossip; the food is a little overpriced, but chicken-fried catfish is excellent. Sabasin, the bartender, isn't cheerful and would rather enjoy dinner at a table than deal with the experience of dull service. read more

The service here is always great. We popped over for lunch as it is close to our work. We got there early enough to grab a booth. We shared chips and salsa and ordered food. I ordered the veggies tacos. They were presented beautifully. The only bummer was that the sweet potatoes were not cooked all the way. They were so hard they weren't even edible. The rest of the veggies were good. I would have loved a few more pickled onions. They did give me extra tortillas to go with my leftovers. Overall, great service and good food. :) read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Veggie tacos - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Jack Allen's is one of the most consistently reliable establishments in the Austin area. We dine more frequently at the Oak Hill location but tonight we went to the 360 location. We've never had a bad meal at any of their establishments. Our server Amber was so great tonight. It's difficult to face the public and she was just holding it down: super charming, communicative, and fun to interact with. Service makes such a huge difference when dining and she was remarkable. The food was delicious as always. The fancy country club salad was just perfect and the shrimp platter is hard to beat. Their sourcing of ingredients is always on point and makes all the difference. There are some items on the menu that are just excellent values as well. We even ordered some extras to take home. We will be back very soon. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great service and good food but if you're wanting conversation, try to go when it's not crowded or you won't be able to hear across the table very well. read more

Large restaurant with a fun open bar area and a variety of things to eat Apps orderd were fried jalapeños, guacamole and fried catfish . Alls apps were done well, fresh and tasty Entree was the trout. I wanted the bacon wrapped quail I had read about in a different YELP review but they no longer offer it. For accuracy I wish they could update that info Trout was good , overall dining experience was 3.5 stars read more

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Reserved the party room a month in advance and the servers were BEYOND rude to the party attendees. Attitudes were off the hook and we were as nice as possible. Food is fine, a little over priced but good for what you get. read more

Dinner tonight was great we had the red fish and shrimp, both great. Our server Bella made it that much better. Jack's is always 100%. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Red Fish - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time here and it was so good! Made a reservation for a Sunday night but it was pretty open anyway so probably didn't need it. Seated in a booth and ordered right away. Food was hot, good quality, tasted great. The spinach ravioli starter was 10/10!! Our server was super chill and had lots of knowledge on the menu, they gave us a birthday treat since we were celebrating a birthday. Great experience and would recommend! read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Birthday blondie brownie - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Stopped in during happy hour on a Monday. Not only did they have 1/2 price appetizers, but on Sunday & Monday during certain hours their burgers are BOGO Free. Fantastic deal, because the burgers are a good size, juicy, delicious and come with an ample portion of either regular fries or sweet potato fries. I had the Fat Jack Burger with cheddar, bacon, onion and jalapeño mayo - all my favorite flavors on a burger! The garlic aioli with the sweet potato fries was also a nice bonus for the already tasty fries. Our server was fantastic and friendly - Kept our drinks filled and checked in often. It is large size restaurant with various style tables and bar seating. I didn't find the booth that comfortable, so would choose a table next time. Looking forward to another visit. read more

The most blessed food in Austin, Texas just amazing flavors. home cooked everything and great value and a beautiful setting and excellent service. Highly recommend recommended all the time anytime. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Amazing banana cream pie - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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absolute favorite brunch place in austin. avocado toast is my usual order. the staff is always very nice & overall great service. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Smashed Guacamole - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I live in NW Austin. This location is about the same distance from my house as the location on Anderson Ln. And yet, I prefer the 360 location. I find the food to be better prepared, better cooked. For example, the rice that comes with the trout or the enchiladas is always better cooked here. I assume both places source their ingredients the same way, so it's just a reflection of the kitchen staff and chef I guess. Usually I get the trout, but today I had the barbacoa enchiladas which were amazing. read more

Good food I love the chicken strips. Fries are perfectly seasoned. It is a little expensive but the ny strip steak is a lot of meat you get.

So check this out... We had a large late lunch. So wanted to go get apps somewhere. We stumbled upon Jack Allen's. Let me tell this... it was cool chill ambiance, food was good despite not really being too hungry. Now, here's the good part the service.... DAMN... can I say that?? The service was on point? If you go, ask for Quinn he is top notch legit!! Dude is awesome, friendly, helpful oh and he laughed at my jokes! Definitely recommend this place cause of him. Go check it out and ask for Quinn! read more

Great happy hour selections for food. All starts are half priced. We tried the catfish and the quesadilla. Loved the slaw so much. I could just eat that alone. I think jicama is in it. The pork is sweet but add some hot sauce and it's perfect. Great bartender that knows wine. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Barbacoa quesadilla. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

A decent place for weekend brunch without a wait and plentiful parking! This restaurant is huge and if you're looking for a simple no wait brunch this might be a good place for you. We ordered the Barbocoa eggs benedict it has so much flavor and uniqueness with it being served a fried green tomato. The Barbocoa was savory with a perfect amount of fat combined with hollandaise chipotle sauce was very tasty. The issue was one egg was not running but the other eggs was somewhat running. Also, the potatoes were uncooked and a bit hard bite to them. We also ordered the Dee Dee's Short stack which is essentially a glorified French toast with mascarpone. This is good and not too overly sweet. I would recommend this dish. read more

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I really enjoyed my experience here! I highly recommend stopping in. Extensive menu, the food came out relatively quickly and it was so good! I loved my salad with salmon, the catfish was very fresh and good, LOVE the coleslaw, and the barbacoa starter was fresh and hot. The drinks were also great and very wallet friendly. The service was quick and accommodating, very knowledgeable! A lot of seating options and space and the environment was nice and quiet. I loved the Texas decor on the walls! I would definitely revisit, so many more menu options to try. I highly recommend this place for a nice family dinner or stopping by to watch the game. read more

I had lunch yesterday with a long time dear friend and mentor at one of our favorite places to meet. I tried one of their daily specials (salmon croquettes) and it was delicious. Our server, Josie, was wonderful and made sure we had everything we needed even down to the timely refills of our unsweetened tea! read more

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Jack Allen's Kitchen is my mom's absolute favorite restaurant in Austin--we come here every time she visits. She hates spending money on food, but somehow the Jack's Cheese has her in a chokehold. I still don't know what's in it that makes it so magical, but hey--if Mom's happy, I'm happy. The food's always solid, the staff is friendly, and it's got that warm, Texas comfort vibe nailed down. read more

Went here for lunch. Nice vibe with a decent size bar and plenty of seating. 3 of us had the shepherds pie special, one had fish tacos, and the last had crispy salmon. All meals were good and tasty. Service was good and would recommend for anyone needing a good place to eat. read more

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Jack Allen's is an exceptional restaurant with amazing comfort food. I brought a friend here who was visiting from out of town and like myself, they couldn't stop commenting on how good everything was. The atmosphere is family friendly with an at home southern modern twist. It can get a little loud during dinner time which is understandable because who wouldn't want to have a family dinner here? I had been to a different Jack Allen's location a while back and almost forgot how amazing their food was. They are a locally sourced comfort food kitchen that only uses the best ingredients. I ordered the rainbow trout and was not disappointed at all. The fish was cooked to perfection. Everything on the plate, including the sauce, rice, and spinach jived beautifully together. The prices won't break your bank either. Our waitress was very knowledgeable and helpful. She gave great suggestions based on what we were in the mood for. I want to make it a point to frequent this restaurant more this year. Highly recommend! read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Grilled Ruby Trout - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

I love Jack Alan. It's a great place. Good people. Food is really good. Service is quick and the prices are very fair. Would recommend it to anyone. read more

We sat at the bar and Sebastian was an amazing bartender. He made a GREAT desert pear rita. Sebastian was super friendly and gave me a great recommendation for the green chile pork tacos. They are smothered in cheese and go great with the house serrano hot sauce. The restaurant overall had a great vibe. Everywhere I looked people were smiling and having a good time. 10/10 would come back if I find myself in the Westlake area again read more

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Personally, I like Jack Allen's. My significant other, has it quite found the niche there, but indulges me to go periodically. I love their trout, both the meal option and the salad. You can't go wrong with either. I really enjoy their pimento cheese. Funny given I don't even like pimento cheese. The staff is always attentive and helpful. I really miss their brunch on Sundays and not sure if they still do it or not recommend them highly. read more

After several visits, I'm updating my review and adding a star. Service is always exactly what you expect in Texas - warm and welcoming. I love the bite of house pimento cheese served with every seating. The menu is large, something for everyone, and with that, room for improvement in some dishes, as not all are Crown Jewels. My very favorite is the Ruby Red Trout Salad - mild fish on a bed of southwestern white rice, topped with nutty pesto and goat cheese crema next to a generous bed of mixed greens in a light vinaigrette. The flavors are gentle and comforting, with just the right amount of acidity to balance. A texturally complex salad that is satisfying without weighing you down before a proper cobbler finish. Perhaps a reminder that if at first you don't succeed, try - try again! read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Steak Salad - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Local texas ingredients, good service, delicious food & flavors what else could you ask for? Jack Allen's hit all the check marks and I can't believe it took me this long to try them out. I love how extensive their menu is as there literally something for everyone whether your a picky eater or have dietary restrictions. I couldn't decide on one option so went with the waiters recommendation and got the fried chicken salad. This salad blew me away as the chicken was warm and fried perfectly which went perfectly with the cold delicate greens and grainy smith apple slices. We also ended up trying out their biscuit special which was served with blueberry butter! I've never had butter like this before but hoping it won't be my last time. They also had super ample seating and parking which I'm always a fan of when dining out. Last thing worth mentioning is the prices on everything was super reasonable as I got a mimosa and Bloody Mary for under $15 bucks! Can't go wrong with Jack Allen's whether it's for your next lunch, dinner or brunch outing. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Buttermilk Fried Chicken Salad - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Always love it here! Came here to celebrate Mother's Day and their migas was one of my favorites I've had! Great service and very reasonable prices considering the quality of food and atmosphere! read more

We love coming here for date night! Also a great spot for after work hangouts or out of towners craving something nice and laid back. Jack Allen's is deeply adored by local Austinites and it's easy to see why. Between its farm-to-table dishes, consistent service, and great price points -- there's a lot to love! Our favorite items are the Green Chile Pork Tacos, Grilled Ruby Trout, and Still Austin Whiskey Old Fashioned. My husband is a sucker for the pork tacos and can't get enough of how well-mixed the cocktails are. We've also been in for brunch and definitely prefer their regular menu. There's often a bit of a wait during peak hours despite Jack Allen's having multiple locations around town. That's how popular they are, y'all! read more

First of all, the food was absolutely amazing. It tasted wonderful and the price was great! The customer service was outstanding, our waiter Hunter was an absolute sweetheart, and was very attentive and friendly. 10/10 I'm definitely going again. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Chicken Pesto Stuffed With Blue Crab - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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My daughter made a brunch reservation for my birthday. The place was empty 2-5pm. The food was excellent. The server was less than excellent. The price was right for what we ordered. We had a great visit with the place being so quiet. read more

The guacamole was the best I've ever had. The avocado was perfectly ripe. I also had the Cesar salad with chicken. The chicken was overcooked and tough but the guacamole made up for it. read more

We stop at this location every time we are around Austin. This is our favorite location, I guess we just enjoy the staff being so friendly. Love the pimento with the crackers and we've tried many items off of the menu. Great prices, delicious food, how can you go wrong. Highly recommend!! read more

Our family met for dinner at Jack Allen's Westlake before Christmas and we had not dined there in 2 yrs. i have always ordered the chicken fried chicken w mashed potatoes and vegetables. The chicken had been beaten to death and was like fried sawdust. The plate had stingy mashed potatoes and veggies-all served less than hot. Our waiter was totally overwhelmed w/60 customers and no help. The deserts were nothing like prior visits. Last visit for me. 3 stars are generous. read more

Food was terrible The burgers were terrible The pimento cheese was terrible The service wasn't very good The people aren't very nice

We love Jack Allen's! We love taking friends and family here - hands down one of the best local austin chains. We went here for a birthday and got the blondie pie - it's exactly what it sounds like and one of the best desserts I've ever had. Their happy hour deals are incredible: we had the barbacoa quesadillas were succulent and rich and the catfish portion size is so generous. Servers are always kind and food comes out pretty quickly. One of the best deals in ATX and super high quality food to boot! read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Blondie Pie - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food, great service and reasonable prices. We love Jack Allen's Kitchen and highly recommend it. read more

Always a positive experience. Have had the Ruby Red trout salad many times, always delicious and very large portion. Chocolate torte for dessert is very rich and easy to share with several people. read more