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 husband and I celebrated two birthdays with our friends at Jack Allen's Kitchen. It was an even better experience this time around. They put our group of 8 in the main dining area. Our waitress was awesome. She was super friendly and checked in on us regularly. I ordered a cosmopolitan to drink. It was strong with just a little bit of sweetness and I thought it was good. For appetizers we had the pimento cheese and crackers and we ordered the Chicken Nachitos. The Pimiento cheese and crackers are always good. The Chicken Nachitos are delicious. For my entree I ordered the Stewed Chicken Tinga Tacos. I was expecting premade tacos but ended up with deconstructed tacos. The chicken was served on a skillet and the tortillas were on the side. The rice and black beans were combined which I prefer. There was a dollip of gacamole on the side. The Tinga Chicken is fantastic and full of flavor. The tortillas were soft and warm. The rice and beans had a great flavor but were not overpowering with spices. To finish our friends both shared their choices of dessert in celebration of their birthdays. I tried a slither of both sweets and they were the perfect finish to our evening. read more

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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

This is one of my favorite places to eat. The food is consistent, the service is quick and friendly, and the music is never too loud -- allowing you to actually have conversations. From Nancy the manager, to Sebastian and Brian behind the bar, to Megan, Maddie, and so many others on the floor staff -- you're sure to have a good time with great food. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Oysters Rockefeller, dinner feature from 6/6/23 - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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We are fortunate enough to live around the corner but let me tell you this is worth traveling to from wherever in the Austin area you might be. Just before the 360 bridge you'll find Jack Allen's in this small industrial parking lot. The restaurant has a warm homey southern feel to it as does the entire crew. We have been enough that we now know several of the staff members and they make us feel right at home every time. They have a full staffed bar and loads of outdoor and indoor seating. The food is amazing - the 5 spice chicken pasta is our go to granted we've had probably everything on the menu! But the best part of JA's is the happy hour. M-F from 3:30-6:30 (yes that's right, 6:30) they have HALF off all appetizers which are all the portion size of a normal meal and $2 off all drinks. I have yet to find anywhere that has a happy hour even close to this one. My boyfriend and I will get dinner each getting one app and a drink for under $20 which is unheard of! Our personal favs are the crab dip, quesadilla, raviolis and the guacamole but you can't go wrong with any of the options. Best part is there is almost always parking which is awesome when looking for a HH or dinner spot. They also have brunch! Long story short. Fantastic restaurant, even better staff, and the food is amazing! If you haven't been I highly recommend Jack Allen's. 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

Jack Allen's Kitchen is like a cross-section of Austin's society, served up with a side of gourmet tacos that could give your Abuela's cooking a run for its money. Jack does it right. Taco Showdown: I dove into the mole shrimp tacos, a dish so perfectly spiced, it felt like a fiesta in my mouth - like a marichi band follwing my taste buds around. My buddy "Griff" opted for the pulled pork tacos, which I'm pretty sure were laced with some addictive, delicious magic. We're talking about a flavor battle so intense, it could have been its own reality TV show. Sadly, Griff has a face only radio can love so reality TV is out of the question! The Patrons: A Colorful Blend: The crowd here is an eclectic mix of Austin's old and new money - think tech gurus and wannabes discussing their latest app over beers. And let's not forget the Westlake tennis moms, effortlessly juggling chardonnay and Xanax like it's their full-time job (which, let's be honest, maybe it is). It's like watching a well-choreographed ballet of privilege and leisure, providing endless entertainment between bites. Bartending Goddesses: Our bartenders, Mel and Erica, are like the ringmasters of this upscale circus; with her effortless charm and skill behind the bar, Mel and Erica, whose mixology talents are second to none. They don't just serve drinks; they craft experiences. A Tale of Two Austins: The vibe at Jack Allen's Kitchen is a perfect snapshot of Austin today. It's a place where you can sit between a startup CEO and a yoga-loving, tennis-playing mom discussing her backhand and plastic surgery and the best holistic vet for her dopy poodle. In Conclusion: Jack Allen's Kitchen isn't just a restaurant; it's a front-row seat to the diverse, dynamic, and sometimes downright eccentric tapestry that is Austin. From the mouth-watering tacos to the people-watching goldmine, it's an experience that's as Austin as possible. Sometimes, you may even see Jack appear (He is like the Dude in The Big Lebowski). Would I return? In a heartbeat. For the food, the top-notch bartending, and maybe to take notes on how to juggle life with as much style as those tennis moms - sans chardonnay and Xanax! 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

Jack Allen's provides high quality food and service. My go to is their country club salad but I came in ravenous last Friday night and got the Chicken Fried Chicken with their green chili gravy and delicious mashed potatoes with skin and seasonal veggies. It hit the spot but Katie got their special of pork with a peppercorn glaze and she out ordered me entirely! I had no idea a pork chop could be that tender! However, the chips and guacamole as an appetizer was disappointing as it needed both salt and lime juice so we will skip that next time. read more

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I cannot say enough about how much I love Jack Allen's. Definitely get their guacamole as-is. I'm a Tex-Mex purist (yes, that's a thing), so when I saw it had toasted pumpkin seeds and cheese on it, I was disturbed. Well, I was wrong. **Ask for the habañero sauce** and then hit your guacamole with it. The enchiladas are on point. Great flavor and presentation. I've not had one meal there that disappointed. Sit at the bar and be happier. read more

Great service on a large airy patio that feels very pandemic-safe. Everything I've ordered has been delicious, and the cocktails are excellent. They have a wide range of options, from indulgent, like Chicken Fried Chicken or the Fat Jack burger, to healthier options like yummy salads. I'm being careful about where I eat these days, and Jack Allen's feels just right. It's become a regular stop for me and the many menu choices makes it easy to come back again and again. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Fat Jack Burger, and wonderful fries. With the Mexican Martini. - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

There's not much to chose from in this area, but we're glad Jack Allen's is here! We enjoyed the cozy atmosphere (the booths feel pretty private), friendly service, and selection of entrees. I was pleasantly surprised by the daily special, pork medallions with mushroom sauce and sweet potatoes. The pork was tender and tasty with its peppery crust, sweet potatoes tender and brightly colored, with some steamed spinach to balance the creamy sauce. Wasn't sure what the salted brownie with ice cream would be like but it was EPIC! There's a pecan pie vibe to the piece, with a chewy caramel crunchy pie crust. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Blondie pie ala mode (EPIC!) - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

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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

Came here with my gf to check out the half off happy hour deal. When the bill came I was in disbelief CUZ IT WAS SO MUCH GOOD FOOD FOR SO DAMN CHEAP. It was so good we finished nearly all of this and even our waiter was surprised lmao The fried catfish knocked my socks off (I honestly don't even remember what catfish tasted like cuz I haven't had it in so long but) the fry on the outside and warm softness on the inside was literally perfect read more

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

Came to Jack Allen's for a team lunch and here's how it went: Service, stellar. Jill was on top of it and super sweet. As for the food, I ended up getting the crispy salmon. It had a great crisp (as the name would suggest) and the sauce that came with it just elevated the flavor to the next level by giving it a yummy twang. I have 4 colleagues so here are their thoughts. Colleague 1: She got the crispy fried chicken sandwich (with no trimmings) and she enjoyed the crisp of the chicken and the soft bun. Colleague 2: She got the buttermilk fried chicken salad and loved it. Something to note is she likes light dressing and felt they did a good job about not drowning the salad Colleague 3: My manager got the 5 cheese macaroni with anchiote chicken. The mac n cheese itself was bland but he said the chicken was very flavorful. He's a hard critic so I trust his food opinions Colleague 4: he got the Ruby Trout entree and he was very impressed with the quality of fish, felt the apple slaw was a great compliment to the main. And he normally dislikes spinach but he liked how it was prepared on this dish. The whole experience was nice and I'll be back! read more

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I had the Fat Jack Burger and my lunch companion had the Green Chili Burger. Both were delicious (we ate the entire burger). The fries were crispy and delicious too. Highly recommend the Fat Jack! read more

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So clearly you know I LOVE a good happy hour ! I should of known when I tried the candy at the door , this was going to be a great food! Start off, we were offered the Pimento Cheese tasting with crackers as we sat at the bar! Happy hour was from 3PM-6:30PM, & the bartender let us know it's half off apps & a $1 off of drinks. An it's the FULL size appetizers is what blew my mind ! We're both not really in to Cold Slaw but they had JAK Slaw on the Barbacoa Stackers and the bartender Tanya said we had to try it! I will follow her wherever at this point because it was so good lol ! We expected like little burgers, the look of your average stacker, WAY BETTER then that! Everything had such a great taste! I was eying the nachos an tacos so that is on my list for my next visit! The drinks were super reasonable, between $8-$14 dollar range on average! The Tito's Sage had such a good taste but his Texas Peach was definitely the stronger one! We meet some great people at the bar which was just an extra plus ! Top Happy Hour so far for me ! read more

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If you don't eat beef, you might already know Jack Allen's Kitchen has a delicious burger with a veggie patty that will satisfy any burger craving, even for meat eaters. It was this craving that prompted my friend and me to settle on JAK360 for lunch this week. Can I tell you how disappointed I was when our waitress (who must have been having a bad day) said they were out of veggie burgers? Super disappointed. We asked for more time to decide what to order (and honestly I thought we'd never see her again). JAK's menu is not exactly filled to the brim with non-meat options. I've had their grilled ruby trout with sundried tomato walnut pesto, and once was enough. Even though I wasn't "hungry for" anything but a burger, I ordered the fish tacos. A taco with grilled black drum? It definitely sounded promising. Unfortunately, there was only a small piece of fish in each taco, and the fish-to-sauce ratio was way off (that is, not enough fish and way too much sauce, so much that my first bite was just sauce and tortilla). All-in-all, the whole experience was a disappointment. First, of course, we didn't get our veggie burger craving satisfied, but on top of that, our waitress seemed annoyed that we even showed up. She offered little help with our no-veggie-burger dilemma, disappeared for most of the time we were there, never refilled our glasses, and stacked plates on the table in front of us. Gross. My experience at other JAK locations has been good, but this one, on this day, did nothing to distinguish itself from the many pedestrian restaurants that fill the Greater Austin Area. Oh, and next time, I'll call first read more

The service is fantastic! Brandon the bartender was nice and professional. Brandon elevated my experience and I am grateful.

The food is delicious and the bar staff is always accommodating. Sometimes chilly, but I'd rather freeze in the Texas summer than have a heat stroke! read more

I had no idea about this local chain! I visited for a surprise party and it was a good time. I ordered the Cesar salad with trout. I was hoping for more dressing, but the trout was good. The drinks are so good, I would come for the mango margarita alone. Later, they brought out a brownie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and we sang happy birthday. We had one hiccup with the reservation. It was set for 7pm, but the hostess mentioned that we should've set it 15 minutes prior. The place was busy so the table wasn't ready in time. Sadly, it ruined the surprise. I wish the hostess wasn't so rude about it, but overall it was a good experience. read more

Just had the strangest experience with the m The manager was very rude and I'm not sure it's legal for him to actually ask me to have a dog on an outdoor patio and then asked to leave after spending $25 plus tip. The waiter just merely accommodated. There is also no signage per Travis County decree to state no dogs on a patio. Left a 1 star review on Yelp per my image included on this. Waiter was superb and hopefully he moves to a better managed restaurant It embarrassed my friends who are long term patrons there. PreCovid my dog and I enjoyed meeting them there read more

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

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The Sunday buffet is just ok. But ordering off the regular menu is always good, and the service is warm and friendly. Ambience is nice: not too loud to hear a conversation. Try the chicken fried steak, the grilled ribeye, or the quail. When we were leaving, it was raining heavily, and of course we had not brought an umbrella. (And we are elderly.) This was the west Anderson location. Two waiters insisted on using their umbrellas to escort us to our car, resulting in them both getting drenched. I've never been so touched. As a result we have become loyal regulars there. read more

Excellent Food, Attentive Service Our group of 6 dined at Jack Allen's Kitchen at 3600 N. Capital of Texas Hwy on November 26th. We were first seated at a large booth that was uncomfortable (pad on one side was worn out) and our server cheerfully brought us to another table. Her service was attentive and friendly. The appetizers and entrees were excellent. Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. We will return to this restaurant. read more

My husband and I visited Jack Allen's, and we absolutely loved the bartenders that served us! They were attentive and regularly checked in on us. The food was amazing, and so delicious. My husband got the French toast, and I got the chicken sandwich. We also had mimosas, frosé, and espresso martinis - all so yummy! We'll definitely be making this location a frequent spot for brunch on Sundays. read more

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Always fresh farm to table food and awesome drinks. My wife and I love Jacks. Great specials, and good happy hour deals.

Good food in a nice setting. A classic formula. They are waiting for the blast of wave of Asian spices this is the mini mall to do it. Try their in house made habanero and Serrano salsas, they are legit. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - 1/2 of my salmon eggs Benedict - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Adam was our server & he was full of knowledge & so friendly. We both got margaritas - the mango & cucumber margs & we would say the cucumber one was refreshing! We loved our food! We got the black bean burger, chicken friend chicken, blondie brownie & the crab dip. 10/10 would 100% recommend read more

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Jack Allen's is consistently good, Providing outstanding service and spectacular food choices at a reasonable price. Great happy hour specials at the bar - 1/2 price appetizers etc. Twisted Cobb salad with homemade corn nuts a hidden gem If you haven't tried Jack Allen's you need to - you will not be disappointed read more

First of all, our server Ali, was amazing! Food was great. Drinks were delicious. Always a great experience at Jack Allens!

I never thought I'd say this, but my favorite thing on their menu is their cheeseburger! Addicted. They also have these fresh baked biscuits at brunch, with different flavored butter each week!Fun mimosas and other brunch drinks are a plus read more

Traveling for work in Austin, found this place using Yelp, never lets me down! Jack Allen's ambiance could best be described as casual fine dining, a nicely decorated space with a "sit in my kitchen" vibe. I sat at the bar, and the service was spot on! Asked for a recommendation since it was my first time and ended up with the chicken fried pork chop. If you've never had one, suspend judgement, it's likely not what you'd think. The chop is thin and clearly brined, so is tender, juicy and flavorful. The breading is light and not greasy. The gravy takes it over the top, green chilies..... lord. I didn't think I could eat it all, and then found myself a little disappointed once it was all gone. A must try. read more

Jack Allen's Kitchen - Chicken fried pork chop!!! Mmmmmmmm! - Southern Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great service . I always appreciate being able to sit outside on a nice patio and having servers wear a mask. I heard they are known for trout which I never had before so I got the entree. Very impressed. Nice flavor not fishy at all. Tasted very fresh. Prepared with love I also liked the rice which had corn and the veggie I think spinache. Meal felt a lot like something Robert Irvine would have done . Also great service. Super awesome server. I think she said she was new but you would never know. I can't remember having a better server maybe pre pandemic. read more

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

Jack Allen is a real gem in Austin. Great food. Excellent Service. Happy Hour specials are fantastic.

One of my favorites in Austin-- no lie! We came in for an early dinner (about 3:30pm) on Mother's Day. I came with my 2 yr old and my husband. Our server, Terrence, was super friendly and attentive. The one thing we always get, without fail, are the Chicken Nachitos. I have never experienced nacho heaven like this before. They don't have your typical ingredients, but instead pickled peppers and carrots, cotija cheese (white Mexican cheese), black beans and shredded chicken. I feel like I could eat the whole thing as a meal but we always get it as an appetizer. This last time I also tried the Ruby Grilled Trout. It had great flavor- but I am not a huge fan of wilted spinach. I still enjoyed it though. I was actually too full to eat it all after the Nachitos so I took it home (and forgot to snap a picture). My absolute go to in the past has been the fish tacos and I can say after this visit that I will probably stick with the fish tacos. The serving size is always perfect and the beans and rice, as well as the tacos are amazing! I'm getting hungry again just writing this review. read more

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

Excellent food and service! Highly recommend although for selfish reasons hate to share.

Good menu, great staff, convenient hours when there's not a huge crowd. The pimiento cheese is perfection, as is the catfish appetizer. The soups have been tasty. I've had some dishes that could have been better, but most have been great. I meet a friend for a monthly lunch and its the perfect place to keep in touch. The Westlake/360 location is the one I visit most often. It's not as noisy as some of the other locations I've tried. read more

Jack Allen's, never disappoints. From the second you step in the door, we are greeted and seated. Waitstaff is immediately greeting and introducing herself to us. We order the JA Mexican martini, and the pomegranate sangria (my favorite). Our entrees were the fish tacos and the barbacoa enchiladas, both entrees were packed with flavor, delicious!! I am extremely excited about our upcoming JA in Cedar Park! This is my definite "go to" place! read more

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

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Great food exceptional brunch! Amazing ambiance and even better service! Definitely a fave. read more