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    Jack's Chowder

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Gabriel C.

    Jack's Chowder recently opened up at Bentall Centre and is a fantastic choice for lunch, as the area was lacking the option for chowder, and fish and chips! Their fish portions are actually quite large, so an order of one piece of fish is actually sufficient for lunch. Their chowder is very thick, full of hearty ingredients. Overall, this is a decent option for lunch.

    Kate C.

    Came here to claim the free clam chowder as I haven't found the best clam chowder in the lower mainland yet. The thickness and flavor of the chowder is good. Very very little clams. Frozen pack of clams are quite cheap in my opinion. The shrimp croissant was fantastic! So fresh and lots of shrimp. The biggest downside is the liquid coming out of the mix soggifies the croissant. Really need to strain the ingredients first. The fish and chips were ok. Fries were fried well. Really like the coleslaw with apples. The fish itself was just mediocre with a very very thin coating of batter that just falls off when you cut into the fish. They gave us complimentary vanilla meringue but I accidentally forgot to eat mine =(

    Menu. Fish and chips were huge portion
    Mari E.

    I stopped by Tuesday late evening for to go order. The service was friendly and very kind! As it was warm day, they offered me water while waiting. So sweet ladies. I had one piece of fish and chips. The cod was very juicy and thick! Very fluffy. The fries already had seasoning and ready to eat right away. I found a little bit salty but delicious. The clam chowder was so good too! Oyster crackers comes together. All foods had big portion. You wil be satisfied

    Dill pickle battered shrimp
    Julie B.

    A must try if you love chowder, fish or shrimp! Quaint little restaurant on Fraser Street with amazing staff that is super friendly and helpful. We got the New England clam chowder in the sourdough bowl. We skipped adding the lobster oil or extra bacon and it was absolutely fantastic. One of the best chowders we've ever had. We also tried the dill pickle battered shrimp that comes with tartar sauce and a mango tamarind hot sauce which they seriously need to bottle this and sell it because I can't do hot things and it tasted so good and when I told the server she said that they make it in house. In fact they try to make everything in-house! The shrimp was perfectly cooked, super tender with a nice light batter, The dill pickle flavor was mild so it did not overpower the dish which was perfect. For dessert, we tried the sticky taki pudding now once again, this is a pudding, not a cake and it was so good. The crunchy little toffee bits in it were so addictive and I loved the extra little cookies.

    Clam chowder
    Gwyneth L.

    Recommended by a good friend, I finally got the chance to try out Jack's Chowder. My mom and I both love clam chowder. Since we happened to be in the area craving something warm in the cold weather, we decided to stop by for their signature soup!  We came on a weekday afternoon after lunch so it wasn't busy. The place is small and cozy with a limited menu. It can only seat about 20 people, including tables outside the restaurant. If you subscribe to their newsletter, you get a free chowder bowl! They are also expanding with a new location at the Bentall Center.  Unfortunately, the sourdough bread bowls were sold out during our visit so we ordered clam chowder bowls and a shrimp croissant. The soup was thick, rich and creamy, served with oyster crackers. However, I wish there were more clams. The shrimp croissant was delicious, filled generously with fresh shrimps and vegetables, all balanced nicely in a buttery, flaky croissant.

    Ricky C.

    I tried the chowder, fish burger, and sticky toffee pudding. The way they make the fish itself is probably the best I've had in vancouver. This beats pajo's hands down. The batter is very light, crispy, and flavorful. Their chowder is also pretty good too, but I find their sticky toffee pudding a bit odd. I wasn't expecting it to be like a non solid take, and the flavors was not something I expected.

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    Duncan B.

    Jacks has had quite the presence on social media, so it's been on my radar for quite some time. Its a bit out of the way for me but I finally managed to hit it up. Pro tip, if u register your email on their website you can receive a free chowder with $15 purchase. I took advantage of this and had chowder with my 1 piece fish and chips. Lets start with the chowder. It's thick, almost holds the spoon up! It's also overly salted, and is just ok tasting. Its missing something that I just can't put my finger on. The piece of Cod is long and a little too thin. The technique for the batter seems on point, and it's super crispy. However, the flavor just comes up short. They are trying real hard, tho. Its also a whiff on the tarter sauce, a key component of any fish and chips. The curry coleslaw tries SUPER hard, but again, doesn't come together well. Lots of competing ideas and flavours in that dish. Overall, Jack's is a good concept and run well. Its just missing a little something...oh wait, I know what it is. Its doing so much well - marketing, service and concept. They just missing talent in the kitchen. Jacks doesn't have the magic. Note. Yelp hours for this restaurant are not correct. Check restaurant website.

    Jason F.

    Wow that's one delicious bowl of clam chowder! The bacon bits made it extra delicious and the fish and chips was also amazing. We shall return!

    Julio L.

    Had a revisit media for Jack's chowder and it was a blast! They have a delicious special shrimp roll available for a limited time due to a new season. Their classic chowder and fish and chips is def a must get. Service and restaurant were good and clean.

    Fried Shrimp
    Angela C.

    New restaurant by Shameless Buns! They specialize in clam chowder, so rich and creamy - love the addition of bacon bits + lobster crackers. Service is pretty quick, cute cozy spot tucked on Fraser St :) Check it out!

    Clam chowder in sourdough bread bowl
    Christopher N.

    Great clam chowder spot and their fish and chips are pretty good as well. There are only three tables and a counter top, so be prepared to wait or takeout. The chowder itself is really good, hearty, and delicious. The sourdough bread bowl was also a nice treat, but the chowder is the star. The fish and chips were crispy, the fish wasn't overly battered, and the tartar sauce and malt vinegar were on point. Their fries are pretty generous, enough for two people. Great rainy day comfort food!

    Sign on the wall.  Sorry no food pix this time BUT it was good.
    Lisa C.

    Staff was very friendly, halibut & fries were delicious, my husband didn't care for the chowder because a spice that was in it. I don't blame the business because he's just a salt and pepper guy, I'm sure it was delicious. Business is very small & a bit hot inside. If ur dining there I recommend sitting outside when it's warm outside.

    New England Clam Chowder - hot and comforting!

    Ok. I hesitate putting a review for this place just because it's already such a busy place! Been here twice, and wanted to bring friends on the third time, but they do not take reservations. They only have a handful of small tables to eat inside. However, in all fairness, I will say the fish and chips are solid quality; large crispy fish, and thicker cut, hot fries. Each extra piece of fish for $7. It's a great way to split one order of F&C and just add more fish if you're not a major chips person. The New England clam chowder is hearty and thick. The dill in the chowder may not be to everyone's liking, but do order extra crack on bacon ends with it for $2. Maybe I'll try adding on the lobster oil drizzle next time? Surprisingly, the shrimp croissant roll was loaded and filling. Not as heavy fair as fish and chips, but makes for very good eating! Service was prompt and pleasant. I am sure we will go there again soon!

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    Chowder was very good. But too expensive. 2 bowe of of chowder, was $40 plus tips for server ??

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    9 months ago

    Good chowder. The atmosphere was nothing special but it was good enough. You don't need the oil. The soup is good enough .

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    1 year ago

    great place but they used too much salt.. i would prefer to ad my own.. nice cozy place however

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