Cancel

Open app

Search

Jack's Family Restaurant

3.4 (82 reviews)
Closed • Closed
Loading...

Jack's Family Restaurant Photos

Business Info

JACK'S FAMILY RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for groups
Good for kids

You might also consider

More like Jack's Family Restaurant

Recommended Reviews - Jack's Family Restaurant

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

Mother's Day tree
Rosemary C.

Been coming here since the 80's, always get the same thing; Jack's Red special seafood spaghetti paired with a tall gin & tonic. Quaint atmosphere with the same old tiled floors and bistro tables. Has a separate bar that is always full with folks waiting for tables on Thursday, Friday and Saturday dinner hours. Lots of seashore scene paintings and various vintage knick knacks framed by little strings of blinking lights. In honor of Mothers Day there is a pink tree adorned with photos of family Mothers and Grandmothers. Good food and drinks are as good as ever, it's been a long time since we were last here as we moved to Connecticut many years ago but we crave that spaghetti. They do not share the recipe so don't ask. We do our best to replicate it though.

Clam cakes

STILL THE BEST!!! Jack's takes "family restaurant" to a whole new meaning. The heart and soul put into this establishment is rare. Maria and Jack Jr. are keeping their parents legacy alive while serving up the best New England style food there is.

Smelts- SOOOOO DELICIOUS!!!
Miranda H.

Every time we come to Jacks we can't believe how good everything always is. The smelts are my favorite but every dish has such delicious flavor. Hands down best food and great service. My family loves coming to jack's!

Antipasto

See all

Photo of Kim W.
4
22
48

1 month ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

1 month ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Aly Y.
160
141
26

2 years ago

Helpful 3
Thanks 1
Love this 3
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Excellent food and a lot of it! The service was fantastic. Not a fancy place but they sure have good food.

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

1 year ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

2 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Eva C.
0
31
28

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

3 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Matt O.
241
345
3864

8 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Barrett O.
1126
1618
18551

13 years ago

Helpful 7
Thanks 0
Love this 4
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 1
Photo of A D.
0
8
0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of S H.
0
38
0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Great food good service. I had the 1/2 pound spaghetti with jacks white seafood sauce. The calamari appetizer was great also

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 6
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

14 years ago

Helpful 5
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

8 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

13 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0
Photo of Rich S.
1
37
12

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 2
Oh no 0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Diane R.
27
37
30

11 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Paul F.
100
8
0

9 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amuse B.
565
2130
2341

14 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 0
Love this 3
Oh no 0
Photo of Sue C.
2
53
20

11 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

12 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy A.
15
28
0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

10 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 1 of 3

Ask the Community - Jack's Family Restaurant

You might also consider

Verify this business for free

People searched for Italian 8,774 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

Verify this business

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Poutine

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar

4.1(220 reviews)
0.7 mi

this place fucks. hard…read more food is busssssssssingggggg they added a brown butter cake?!?! ridiculous dirty fish n chips are not okay should be illegal cuff me and please also lock me in the basement at waterdog.

We stopped in during Appy Hour for some appetizers and cocktails, which is our go to at Waterdog…read more They have a great app selection and it rarely disappoints. We ordered the mini stuffies, the hummus plate, and the fried pickles. The mini stuffies were a highlight. Loaded with Mello's chouriço and packed with flavor, they're a solid little bite. My grandfather set the bar pretty high for me on stuffies, and these came close. They have a different profile than what I grew up with; a little less bready, more chouriço forward, and the clam flavor takes a back seat. Not necessarily a complaint, they were just different from what I'm used to and were genuinely tasty. The lemon aioli on top was also a nice touch. The fried pickles were exactly what you want them to be. Crispy, well fried, and the breading actually stayed put while you ate them, which is more than I can say for a lot of fried pickles. They came with the same lemon aioli as the stuffies, which worked just as well here. The hummus plate was a bit of a letdown. We've had it many times before and it used to be a standout. This time the hummus itself was thick and pretty flavorless, more like a dense chickpea paste than anything else. The accompaniments were nice though and consisted of heirloom carrots, cucumbers, olives, cherry tomatoes, asparagus, pickled cauliflower, carrot, and a pepperoncini, all served alongside some buttery round crackers that were like a Ritz cracker's more refined cousin. The veggies saved the plate, but the hummus needs to find its way back. I suppose it could have just been an off batch and won't prevent us from trying it again. Cocktails were great, as usual. I had the Anana with scotch. I love pineapple and this has muddled pineapple and basil, pineapple juice, cracked black pepper. It's my go-to here and it delivered again. My partner went adventurous and ordered the Jungle Booby, which is built around tequila blanco and mezcal with campari, pineapple, grapefruit, lime, orgeat, and an absinthe spritz. The flavors were genuinely good, but the smokiness from the mezcal was a bit much for her taste. She followed it up with a glass of rosé and had no complaints after that. The cocktail wasn't the problem, it just wasn't her style. One of our favorite spots in Warren for a quick nibble, for a good reason.

Photos
Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Love this place. So cozy, personal

Love this place. So cozy, personal

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar - Fried pickles

Fried pickles

Waterdog Kitchen + Bar

See all

Palmer River Grille - Lemon Meringue Pie

Palmer River Grille

3.8(135 reviews)
1.3 mi

My dining companion & I met some out-of-town friends here for dinner, as it was halfway between…read morewhere they were staying in Middletown & where we live in Northern RI. The menu & reviews looked promising. I'm glad we had reservations, as they were packed on a Saturday night. I was pleased that we were seated within 5 minutes. I was also pleased that their huge booth fit 4 of us comfortably & they were happy to add a chair at the end for our 5th guest. A basket of warm rolls was immediately placed on our table. The large menu had something for everyone in every price range. We started with drinks, all of which were good. My companion & I shared a bottle of Clean Slate Riesling ($33) which we enjoyed. She & I both ordered the baked sea scallop special, which came with 2 dinner sides for $24.99. The scallops were delicious but I would have been happier if my baked potato & steamed broccoli had been cooked just a few minutes longer. They were edible, just not quite as soft as I prefer. Our friends enjoyed their meals... citrus swordfish (also one of the specials), French onion soup & salad, and a chicken salad sandwich. My companion & I shared a piece of lemon meringue pie for dessert, which was good. It wasn't as big a serving as at some restaurants, but it was enough. I have no idea of the cost as prices are not listed on the dessert menu, a practice I dislike. I also didn't like the fact that I asked for a fork as I don't like eating cake or pie with a spoon & was told I couldn't have one as they were all needed. Our friends enjoyed their peanut butter pie & coconut cake. Our server was adequate. We had to chase her down to ask for water, lemon, etc. I understand she was very busy but a smile would have been nice. I do appreciate the fact that we were not rushed out, and we were allowed plenty of time to catch up with our friends. Also, the hostess was gracious enough to take a photo of our group as we were leaving the restaurant. This restaurant used to be the Country Inn on Market Street in Warren. They have a decent sized parking lot, although it seemed barely sufficient for the amount of volume they do. I would rate this restaurant a 3.5 if I had that option. Will I return? Probably not.

I had the tuna steak special (not special at all a complete What a disappointment and not…read moreinexpensive. It was not appetizing looking light pink it looked like the type that comes in a vacuumed sealed plastic (IT HAD TO HAVE BEEN FROZEN!) it had no flavor it was tough and dry. The asparagus was burnt on the ends and the 4 small potatoes were BORING. The server offered a replacement. I was not expecting much no matter what I ordered. She could only recommend the chic parm and spaghetti. It was lousy not spices not an onion or piece of garlic in it.

Photos
Palmer River Grille
Palmer River Grille - Pork& little necks

Pork& little necks

Palmer River Grille

See all

The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar - Burrata appetizer.

The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar

4.5(297 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

I had the absolutely perfect dinner here. We were a party of 6- 2 kids meals…read more We started off with the bread bowl with 3 dipping sauces. The pesto was bright green and amazing, best ever. I had the osso bocco. It was a large portion , falling off the bone deliciously seasoned with a tasty spinach, grits underneath. I enjoyed every bite. I was sorry I couldn't eat it all! I shared some with others telling them how delicious it was. My friend ordered the bolognese entree which she says is the best she has ever had. Their eggplant parm sandwich was recommended as well. My husband had the shrimp fettuccine, also delicious. The kids like their chicken tenders. Hostess was friendly and sat us right away. Waiter was so nice. Took drink orders and brought everything out efficiently. Checked if we needed anything. He was great with the kids. When we complimented him on our food, he was pleased. It looks that the restaurant is adequately staffed so that the service is excellent. Ambience is good. Moderate noise but has a pleasant hum. Unfortunately, we were visiting so I don't get to dine there as frequently as possible. Prices are reasonable!

Dinner at Revival has never knocked my socks off, but it is consistent. Sometimes that's exactly…read morewhat you need. Consistent, good enough, & a good place to gather with friends. The pros: - Friendly staff - Cute covered patio - Gluten free options - Reliable The cons: - Uninspiring cocktails - Food is never ~amazing~ - Weird raw oyster situation* *I really can't get behind serving raw oysters with soy sauce & lime. I understand wanting to do things differently - maybe offer some cool additional sauce options? But please - a lemon & some mignonette would be just fine.

Photos
The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar - First time here and having this amazing cocktail that is smoked

First time here and having this amazing cocktail that is smoked

The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar - Pork with something in a casserole

Pork with something in a casserole

The Revival Craft Kitchen & Bar - Martini and a black barrel buck

See all

Martini and a black barrel buck

The Admiral English Pub - Always good

The Admiral English Pub

3.4(61 reviews)
0.7 mi
•$$

I would highly recommend this as an alternative to some of the larger places on the water. It's…read morenot as fancy, but to me that's just fine. The service was terrific, with our waitress being very friendly and helpful. The beer selection was OK, nothing to write home about and a little unusual for a Pub. But the ones they did have were decent. Our food was fantastic. We had Scallops and Tuna with their secret sauce, which was outstanding. Definitely try their wedge fries.....very good and a lot of them. Not a huge coleslaw fan, but they have one that has a real nice kick to it. Try that as well. The only reason for 4 verses 5 stars was the list of things they didn't have on a Friday night. Things that you would assume are staples on their menu, were unavailable. Just kind of odd and not really sure what it means. And these items weren't anything we wanted, so no harm no foul. But still.... Try this place, you won't be disappointed.

Service is terrible! It's impossible ton get in and out of there in under 2 hours. Waitstaff are…read moreextremely slow. Seems to be a very high turnover over rate in that place for employees. Why isn't there a bartender on? Servers are taking orders and making their down drinks. STOP USING THE POURERS to measure alcohol! Not a good look when a customer watches your drink being made with those. Staff does not wear a uniform either.. zits just odd. And we wonder why the bar is always empty! I will say, There was a decent woman in her 40's working there for a few weeks on Saturday nights . She was wonderful!, and could actually make a drink! I haven't seen her in months. I can't lie, one evening we couldn't help but watch her try to pretty much jug the entire restaurant and make everyone's drinks because the other staff were clueless. One waitress was working with a surgical boot on her foot that went all the way up to her knee! Talk about a Liability! . I haven't seen that other server there in quite some time. I could only guess that she took her experience elsewhere. She was way too overqualified to be working in that establishment. She could handle that entire restaurant by herself. . Either that, or she ran out that restaurant door because she saw how the place was run! It's unfortunate because the food is delicious. But we just can't go there anymore. It's a nightmare.

Photos
The Admiral English Pub
The Admiral English Pub - Dinner with my girls

Dinner with my girls

The Admiral English Pub

See all

Viola Cucina - Chicken parm

Viola Cucina

4.7(79 reviews)
2.1 mi

You must visit Viola Cucina. This food is among the closest of Italian dinners - like I've grown up…read morewith - that we've ever enjoyed. The pasta e fagioli soup was delicious and tasted as it should. We savoured it. Our salad tasted garden fresh. I asked for a basic spaghetti with meatballs. Delicious. Their meatballs meet my approval. And that is saying a lot because usually no restaurant meatballs measure up. Except for the meatballs my Grandmother, Mother and I have cooked. This is why I'm tentative about eating Italian out since we grew up making it, ourselves. Everything we tried here falls under the "did not disappoint," category which is an A all around. Even the rustic dining style with sentimental interior home furnishings and decorations. All of it speaks to the heart. They are a warm bunch and will talk to those just passing through. When I'm traveling the Eastern seaboard, I will make it a point to dine at Viola Cucina.

Mostly Smoke and mirrors.... At first glance, their website…read morelooks impressive, their menu looks authentic, and their staff promised 'everything' made fresh and to order. But upon tasting their food, it was clear, 'Viola' is just another Americanized Italian restaurant. We started with an a la carte order of: 'House made focaccia, roasted garlic spread, evoo, craft butter' This was fresh and tasty. We then shared the 'Caesar: traditional romaine hearts, foccaccia croutons, shaved pecorino cheese. classic caesar dressing.' This lacked any flavour, the romaine was cut into too small pieces, there was no hint of garlic or anchovy in the dressing. But the most disappointing dishes were the pasta dishes: 'Fettucini bolognese, house made, beef, pork, veal ragu, pecorino, basil, calabrian Chili.' 'Scampi viola, squid ink linguini, shrimp garlic, white wine, julienned vegetables, preserved lemon butter.' Although the pastas were freshly made, their textures were compromised; both pasta dishes were not 'al dente'. In fact the Scampi viola was drenched in a dark gravy and greasy. This is just not a very skilled preparation of pasta. A fresh pasta needs very little sauce, and should be dressed very simply so the 'textures' can be enjoyed. I ordered the: 'Zuppa di vongole: fresh little neck clams, vino biqnco, fresh herbs, crostini.' But this dish was replaced by a fried calamari dish. This was well prepared, actually the only star of the evening. This restaurant may succeed on its 'blandness' but will never attract the discerning diner who wants and appreciates authentic Italian cuisine. ~tiaotse~

Photos
Viola Cucina
Viola Cucina - Foccacia Bread

Foccacia Bread

Viola Cucina - Ally's special cocktail's.

See all

Ally's special cocktail's.

Jack's Family Restaurant - italian - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...