Our server Rachael was very attentive and fast with everything- we have had her twice now. What a delight! Thank you Jack's read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Sunset - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Great food! Food and service are fast with no issues. Highly recommend. Great vibes and a nice view of the lake!

Mia was excellent. She made our lunch become an event. She was sweet and helpful. I loved her. Her suggestion . The views are beautiful and the food was delicious. read more

The food was delicious. Cost was surprisingly great Views are amazing. The problem I had was that it was noticeable that we were from out of towners and just passing through. As mentioned earlier the views are spectacular, so I was bummed when my wife and I were put at a table where only one of us could see the lake. There were other open tables that later on were filled with just two people. So my wife and I switched seats halfway through so we each got the view for a bit. Otherwise it was a great experience. read more

Me and my family always enjoy going out and eating at beautiful places and Jack's barbecue is one of those places. Located In Lake Elsinore, California and comes with a beautiful view, yummy food and bomb drinks! One of our favorite is the pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw. The hubby likes his coleslaw on the side tho and we always order one with french fries and the one with onion rings. Unfortunately there is a four dollar up charge for the onion rings though. The drinks are amazing. The bartender really knows how to create awesome drinks. With those drinks and the amazing view & their wonderful staff too and all of that yummy food too! you just can't go wrong. If you are looking for some really good barbecue with a great view and great drinks too, then give Jack's barbecue in Lake Elsinore a try. You never know. You just might like it just as much as we do. We will definitely be back for more. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - The front of the restaurant. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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Delicious food menu. Great service. Love the scenic view of the lake from the any seating you sit at. I also grabbed the St. Bernadus, 10% abv. Finally a restaurant with a strong drink. I really enjoyed the atmosphere of JACKS BBQ. If you choose any burger off the menu, make sure you tell them how you like it. Medium, well, rare, what ever you choose. Because they will default to a well done burger. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Angus burger. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Had the western bacon cheeseburger and Southwest salad with chicken. Can't complain. Service was excellent. read more

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Jack's BBQ is hands down one of the best places to eat in Lake Elsinore! Not only is the food incredible, but the lake views are absolutely amazing and make for the perfect dining atmosphere. Everything we ordered was delicious. The Watermelonrita was refreshing and packed with flavor, definitely a must-try! For dessert, we had the peach crumble, and it was absolutely incredible; warm, sweet, and the perfect way to end the meal. I ordered the Fried Mac N Cheese Wagyu Burger, and wow... it was one of the best burgers I've ever had. The wagyu beef was juicy and flavorful, and the fried mac and cheese took it over the top. Their original BBQ sauce is also so good and paired perfectly with everything we ate. Amazing food, great drinks, beautiful lake views, and excellent service (Thank you Brittany!). We can't wait to come back! read more

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Separate from any other aspect of service or food or ambiance. The parking lot opens up to a lower deck dining area that I mistakenly thought was an ordering area with a gorgeous view of the lake. I went and sat in this area. After a short conversation A very kind man called the restaurant asking about accommodating me and was told that I would still need to walk up to the restaurant. I have very bad diabetic neuropathy and lately I've experienced a lot of pain because of it. That's not the restaurant's fault or responsibility but under the circumstances it would have been nice to have them come out to me. This is not an unreasonable expectation. It would have been a delightful bonus for them to accommodate my severe neuropathy. I'll review the upstairs experience in a few days. Update 5/24/26 1113 am. The food is phenomenal. Really shows the love put into the recipe and the length of smoking. It was constantly busy and I was seated by the waitress station hub. I saw my waitress maybe twice. My feedback. More proactive services for handicapped folks like myself. The view of the lake and the atmosphere are breathtaking. Fun. I was a bit withdrawn so I can understand to an extent not seeing my waitress much. I shouldn't have to be so intentional to get her to engage. read more

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I love it here & I love Katie!! Great service, best views!! Two different pictures of the loaded potato because I love it! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Loaded Potato with Brisket, Mac n cheese & pizza - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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I was craving BBQ, and this place did not disappoint! Located right on the lake, it offers beautiful views and a relaxing atmosphere. Parking is conveniently located to the left, and we were lucky enough to be seated by the window with a stunning lakeside view. The menu has so many tempting options that it took us quite a while to decide. I ended up ordering the burnt ends with the sweet sauce and a side of mac & cheese. My husband ordered the pulled chicken breakfast with over-easy eggs, hash browns, and toast, plus a side of waffles. The burnt ends were incredible--moist, crispy, savory, and practically melted in my mouth. The mac & cheese was equally impressive. They use a special cheese sauce, and whatever their secret is, it works! My husband's pulled chicken was tender, juicy, and full of flavor. The waffles were perfectly prepared and served with fresh raspberries and blackberries. A special shoutout to our server, Kelly, who was friendly, attentive, and accommodating throughout our visit. She recommended the burnt ends, and it turned out to be the perfect choice. The prices are very reasonable for both the quality and portion sizes. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back to try more items from the menu. read more

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This is a go to bbq place in the area. If you want it quiet go when they first open. We usually go in the evening when there is live music. It's fun but hard to hold a conversation. This time we went in for a girt card but once we smelt the smoke on the bbq we had to stay for lunch it was about 10:00 am. The servers are always great. It feels like they have worked there always and they like what they do. They have a large bar and a view of Lake Elsinore. Which the view at 10 am was pretty great. My favorite sandwich is pulled pork and last time the hubby tried the cuban, which he said what one of his favorites now. Also they have 3 bbq sauces to choose from. I usually do go for the sweet but their sweet bbq is #1 with me while hubby uses the other two. read more

I was in the area and wanted to try something new. Went to Yelp and landed on Jack's BBQ. We were seated immediately and our waitress offered suggestions. We had a nice view of the water. We started with the cheesy Italian bread and added marinara sauce for $2, it was good, but I wouldn't get it again as it did fill me up. We got the 5 meat platter, (didn't add ribs) with fries and baked beans. I liked the pulled pork and tri-tip the best. My husband liked the chicken and tri-tip. I like sweeter beans, so I prob would try something else as a side, but they were not bad, just not my taste. We got a side of ranch for the fries and the ranch was yummy, had some dill in it, I think. This place was good and the prices are fair. The service was friendly and the view was nice. Will be back if in the area. read more

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Came here for breakfast for the first time. The chilaquiles were awesome and the portions were perfect. Our waitress Mia was great and super helpful. We will definitely be back for breakfast again. read more

Brittney is phenomenal and the food was amazing! Give that girl a raise. The service was absolutely incredible. Loved the vibe of the whole place and view of the water!! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Had a great experience at Jack's Bar-B-Q. I ordered the waffles with brisket and eggs, and everything was absolutely delicious. The brisket was flavorful and tender, and the combination with the waffles and eggs was outstanding. Rachel provided excellent service throughout our visit. She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Great food, great service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I will definitely be coming back. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Michelle made my day! Came in for some greens to go , but she recommended the New York strip special. She was friendly with excellent customer service very personable so I STAYED AND ORDERED THE STEAK. Omg..... it was so good I ate that and took my sides home thank you Jack's read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Me and Michelle - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Wonderful and pleasant experience at Jacks Bar-B-Q. Our waitress Rachel was the best! We didn't know what to order and asked her for her opinion. She was great and friendly. Our dog was given a bowl of water and we had a wonderful relaxing time. read more

Honestly I don't understand the high ratings here. The ratings lured me in. Location and view of the lake is nice, but for foodies it's all about the food and here it's a fail. Ribs are not smoked to where there's any smoke flavor and the beef is bland. Fries are bland. For the money I thought I would get some tasty food, I was wrong. , Their wagyu burger tasted nothing of the sort. It was overcooked and if it was Akaushi wagyu, all the fat and moisture was driven out leaveing it tasting flat. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Wagyu Burger - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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I visited Jacks Bar-B-Q today. The food was delicious. I had a side of mac and cheese, with the tri-tip Philly cheese sandwich. My blood Mary was on point. I sipped it all the way to the bottom. The best part was the customer service. Michelle made my 1st time experience enjoyable, she recommended the Cuban I now regret not trying it even though the tri-tip was delicious. I guess that just means I have to come back for more. read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Blood Mary with a side of Tri-Tip sandwich. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

It was our first time coming today and everything was so great! Rachael was our waitress and she was very nice and suggested some meals to us and she wasn't wrong! We had the family meal and it was so much food, and at a great price! All the food was delicious, great view, really great atmosphere. We tried their pie which was yummy as well! We met Derrick the owner of Jacks and he was so nice and genuine and you can tell he loves his business and puts a lot of passion into it as well. We will definitely be coming back. The only thing I regret is not coming here sooner! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Family meal - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Great Sunday bfast with Rachel. She knew what we needed before we did! Great service. read more

Mia P was the best waitress we've had coming here! Favorite server by far! We'll be requesting her every time. She made our mom's bday even more special. read more

Kelly was awesome! We loved the food and the view was fabulous. We will be coming back again and again.

It was our first time here and I'm so glad we went! Food was absolutely delicious and amazing! Our server Rachel was so sweet and gave the best service! She recommended the platter and it was 10/10. Will definitely be back read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Platter - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

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The Bar-B-Que at Jack's BBQ was deliciously tender and tasty. We ordered the 5 meat platter and although it came with 2 sides.. we ordered 2 additional sides. We weren't disappointed. The service provided by Rachael was outstanding. She was professional, very attentive, and friendly. She took care of our every needs. The restaurant was clean and the people dining were nice and it sits right in front of Lake Elsinore and although we didn't get a window table we were still able to enjoy the view. Maybe we can get a window table with the view next time we visit. We went at a perfect time because it does get full. No reservations were necessary for us. Even better...my wife and I were able to walk down to the shore of the lake and share a few special moments together. We're making sure to put it on our list for dining for the next time that we stay at Lake Elsinore. read more

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Great service view and the food was on point. Meet Mia she took a picture with our birthday boy read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Meet this great waitress today at Jack's was very kind and quick with our order. Mia with the birthday boy thank you and well see you again. - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

We had such a great experience! The food was delicious, the BBQ was flavorful, and everything came out hot and fresh. The highlight of our visit was our server, Mia. She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome from the moment we sat down. She checked on us often, had a great attitude, and made the whole experience even better. Excellent service can make all the difference, and Mia absolutely did that. We'll definitely be back and hope to have her as our server again! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

My out of town guests really enjoyed it. We got the 4 meat platter for 2, which can actually be enjoyed by 3 if you have an appetizer. "The best BBQ I've ever had. The chicken was the best" Our server, Elizabeth, was a complete delight. Her recommendations were on target. The view of the lake was the cherry on top read more

Kelly was fantastic and this place is a vibe and some of the best BBQ I've ever had! The French fries were fantastic. Attentive service. Little things like giving us a free corn bread makes you want to come back. Everything we ate was wonderful! The care we got was wonderful and the view is great! read more

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Another great visit to Jack's! Katie was a 5 star server and very informative. The food was the usual yummy and the singer was a 17-year old blues kid that was great. You can see the vibe with the sun going down and the music working well. See you again soon Jacks! read more

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We love going to Jacks. The food is alway great and the service is always amazing. We had Liz as our server and she was absolutely fantastic! Very attentive, extremely outgoing, great personality. Liz made our Monday night dinner go from just another dinner to a wonderful memory. Cant wait to go back! Thanks Liz! read more

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My service was exceptional and Rachael the waitress was such a delight and had many good suggestions. I recommend the ribeye or the ribs. Almost forgot to mention the full bar! read more

Jack's Bar-B-Q - Ribs, potatoe salad, beans, and a nectar of the Gods cocktail - Barbeque Near Me - Lake Elsinore, California

Hayley was awesome very attentive and the food was outstanding! Portions were on point as well.

It's been a couple of years since we've eaten here and we were so impressed by the coconut shrimp we enjoyed the brisket stew and all of the meats. I really liked the tri tips peppery-burnt bark! I also liked the veggies being BBQ'd and not steamed. My husband and I enjoyed an amazing date night. We split this sampler platter where you have all the meats and pick your sides. I was also impressed with the red Cadillac, a spin of my usual drink Everything was great the service, food, and of course the views thanks Jack's BBQ for bringing good BBQ to my little ole' hometown read more

Loved the food. Did a takeout order and everything was fresh. Loved the vibe. They even gave extra sauce.

My go-to spot- on the good days and the bad! My girls, margarita meet ups! Happy hour is offered Monday- Thursday 2-5pm, $1 off all drinks and appetizers. Service is always top notch- the team makes you feel like a regular. It overlooks the lake which is the perfect chill ambiance. read more

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If you're looking for BBQ that's deeply savory, smoky, and tender (but not mushy), unfortunately you won't find it here. The ribs were tough and didn't seem seasoned through, each bite was difficult to chew. The rib tips were also dry and tough; I honestly couldn't get a fork through them. The meat relied heavily on sauce for flavor and lacked that marinated, well-seasoned taste you expect from good BBQ. That said, the sides were a pleasant surprise. The mac and cheese was creamy with a nice smoky flavor, and the potato salad was good too. I ended up ordering the bacon cheeseburger after the ribs, and it was actually really good. read more

I am apologizing ahead of time - I didn't take any pictures because the food looked so good, we could barely wait to dig in! Jack's is amazing. From the service, to the ambiance, to the food. Prices are reasonable. Our waitress, Kelly, was super helpful, friendly and attentive. I had a new drink refill before I even finished the current one. The food was fresh, tasty and literally amazing. The view - beautiful! Super cute spot on Lake Elsinore. We will recommend this spot to everyone. We will definitely be back. Go. Here. Now. read more

Staff is super friendly and service is quick. We got both the pork and beef ribs. Personally I liked the pork ribs better as it fell off the bone. Beef ribs were okay. Very chewy, tough and hard to come off bone. Corn Bread: Flavorful but texture is off. I wish it would stick together more than just break apart so easily. Sides: highly recommend the baked beans, Mac n cheese and the corn especially! They were so good. Price was very fair and overall a great place to bring a large group. read more

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