Ezequiel was amazing! His service and attitude was positive, and he was very attentive. Definitely recommend this spot for a big menu and good service. read more

For any restaurant to get a full five star rating, I believe that it has to be a blend between the quality of food, food service and ambience. Jack's restaurant and bar hit all three, but it wouldn't have been possible without our waiter, Benjamin. He was super friendly, patient and all his recommendations hit the nail on the head. It's because of him that we are going to come back to this delicious restaurant. Try the lamb chops, green salad with blue cheese, chicken skewers entree (our favorite) and the soups were an unexpected surprise. read more

Overall Experience: 6.4/10 The restaurant is in the back separated from the Westgate mall. The restaurant has a modern interior and has many TV's for what ever sport or event is happening. The tables are spaced out very nicely and is very comfy to be seated. The service was amazing, as they constantly check in and makes sure you're doing alright. The Food: I have been here a couple of times, and have taken out once but the food has always been somewhat of a let down each of the times. I've had the lamb burger, but the burger itself was cooked a too much compared to what was ordered, and it was missing a lot of seasoning. It lacked the salt, and was not super juicy. The toppings on the burger complements it nicely but wasn't anything special. The lamb burger just tasted too gamey. With it, I got a side of potato salad which I thought had great flavor and good texture. I have also taken out their breakfast burrito, but the burrito was not flavorful again. The burrito was also a lot smaller than expected, and the eggs did not have the necessary salt or seasonings, as well as the potatoes. I have also came here for breakfast and tried their omelet, which was decent, but nothing special. It had the fixings and decent in size, so I would recommend those breakfast items the most. Overall: I really like the space and where it is located, but the food has been a miss most the times I have been there which is disappointing. But if you're looking for somewhere that is comfy to sit and watch the games I would tell you this is an option to go to. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - LAMB BURGER - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

This has been our 'go to' restaurant for the past 5 years. Their service has always been lackluster, ie having to ask several times to get cutlery, napkins, or a refill on water. But the food had always been good. Today all the wheels fell off sadly. Our Dr. friend brought a cake and insisted on paying for the extra charge herself. Hostess could not accommodate this and so so offended when she left cask to pay for this that she sent the manager to the table to berate all of us. Then the other manager came to berate us, saying "nobody wants to serve your table." Later when drinks were delivered the sever dumped the entire tray of drinks onto the table and onto me. I went to the restroom with several towels to dry off. The table next to us agreed that this was intentional, wrapped up their meal quickly and left. Staff then turned the patio heater that we requested off back on. So I ate my meal in wet clothes, sweating from the heater. No charges were deducted from the meal. Both my wife's food and drink order were wrong order but we dared not complain again in fear of another dousing. The lone bright spot was our server who at least laughed when I said I would NOT be having the soup. I would like to thank him for getting this restaurant the 1 star rating. To management who will hopefully review this- I am in favor of your team sticking up for each other. Publicly berating patrons and dumping a tray of drinks on them should not be tolerated. Fully charging guests who have had their experience ruined by iced drinks is not acceptable, and the reason this review is reaching the light of day. read more

Amazing service ... great food ... chill ambience . We liked it on weeknight . Definately going back again Pasta was very comforting and great portion size read more

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Jack's at Westgate has become such a special place for our family. The food is always delicious, comforting, and consistent, but what truly keeps us coming back is the incredible staff. Every single person there is warm, welcoming, and genuinely kind--they are so sweet I honestly just want to hug them all. We've celebrated special occasions at Jack's, or just go for lunch on a random Tuesday, and we always leave happy, full, and already looking forward to our next visit. read more

Very nice spot. I've been to the one in Newark, but don't remember it being this good. This place hits the spot in terms of comfort food. Drinks are actually really good and staff is really attentive. I had the tuna melt and it was great. Everyone in the party enjoyed the experience. Overall, if you want a good meal, for a fair price then this is a perfect spot for all of that. read more

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This is one of our favorite sites for breakfast & brunch. The atmosphere is welcoming and seating is comfortable. It's spacious and clean inside. In general, their food is good (speaking from breakfast & brunch only) and service is decent. It sometimes gets busy during the weekend and there may be a wait read more

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Jack of All Trades This locally-owned chain of restaurants now boasts five locations throughout the Bay Area, with this Westgate location being its newest. Jack's is a classic American diner, but with a substantial bar program, and its menu features a big nod to the family's Greek heritage. The Good: * Reservations via the Yelp app or their website * Dog-friendly outdoor dining * Happy Hour Mon - Fri 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. * Full bar with sixteen beers on tap * Great service * Prices are very reasonable * My Lamb Burger was cooked perfectly medium-rare and the flavor was terrific and not gamey at all. Also, their garlic fry upgrade ($1.75) is 100% worth it if you're a vampire hunter, like myself. Just don't expect any kisses from the misses afterwards. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ The Meh: * Zucchini Cakes were just OK. They needed a little more zing to them to make the flavor pop, but I mean, I get it. It's zucchini. How much can you really do with it in the first place? The Ugly: * I'd prefer to see fewer macro and more locally-made microbrews. We have so many great breweries in the Bay that it's a shame for a great local spot like this not to highlight them. Conclusion: We don't always have a hankering for diners, but when we do, this will be our go-to. read more

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This review is for their breakfast. Had the Eggs Benedict and the Corned Beef Hash Breakfast plate. The Benedict has good hollandaise sauce; it's the lemony kind. Perfectly poached eggs with the jelly yolk. Asked for sourdough toast instead of hashbrown. The corned beef hash was a bit dry; it's the corned beef meat that's chopped into bits smaller than ground beef. The hashbrown was good, crispy outside. Food came out pretty quickly. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Came in on a Saturday and the wait wasn't too bad. The service could use some improvement but the food here was solid though! The Mediterranean sampler (4/5) was really great! The pita was warm and soft and the tzatziki and hummus were especially good. Personally am not a fan of lamb but I got the lamb burger (3.5/5) to try and it was fine. It's definitely not hitting the burger craving but it was cooked well. The sweet potatoes fries (5/5) were soooo good and I'd definitely get those again! The Italian Mac (4/5) was delicious too! Cheesy and the Italian sausage was flavorful. I would want to try out their other Macs in the future. I tried my bf's chicken gyro and I thought it was good. Chicken was seasoned pretty well and the sauce was tasty. Only feedback is the service could be better. They didn't provide enough utensils and napkins so we had to keep waiting for the server to get to us. The starter also took a while to arrive, and our meals did not arrive at the same time so one person had to wait way longer than the rest of the people. Everything just felt disorganized. I'd come back on a slower day and hopefully service is better then. read more

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We had an excellent meal, (check out the spread.) My friend and I got the Jack salad and added avocado and grilled chicken. It's a substantial amount. We also got the pita bread with hummus and also a side of sweet potato fries. The fries and the pita bread weren't very hot (pita bread didn't taste like it was fresh out the oven like all the other times I've been here), but everything came out together at the same time, so that was good. They were slammed so we were lucky to get in and I recommend to get a reservation. They have a lot of nice comfy booths, which I love. It's nice to get away from the hustle and bustle of overly crowded downtown Campbell or Willow Glen. I need to start venturing out into this direction. Esquivel (sp.?) was our waiter and he was very attentive and very nice. It's refreshing to have a good old-fashioned service. He apologized when he came to refill our waters, which was appreciated. Although we did understand again, they were super busy on a Friday evening. read more

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Excellent service by Jorge super attentive and the food was great I had New York steak and coconut shrimp simply delicious and super tasty. The only problem was the manager's attitude towards my cousin, he came from Mexico for vacation and he showed his Mexican ID and he told him he needed a California ID to get a drink. The ID he showed him clearly says he was born in 1990 but apparently he couldn't get a drink because he needed a Californian ID. We still had a great time here but we wanted to enjoy some drinks with my cousin. Who's carrying their passports with them makes no sense whatsoever. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I wanted to update my review so I could include some photos of the food. Jacks still remains one of my favorite restaurants in San Jose because the service and food are always amazing. I am here every few weeks and the food NEVER disappoints. Choosing my meal is the worst part of my experience here because everything is so good. I also wanted to shout out Ezekiel again. He makes dining here so memorable because he is so kind and friendly. I truly cannot recommend this place enough! Not included in this review are drinks. We didn't order any tonight, but they are also great. My favorite is the pomegranate in a pear tree! read more

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I've been to Jack's a few times with some friends. As always, the food is lovely and the customer service is great. It was busy when we came around this time, which is good to see. When I got there, my friends were already seated and were just about to order some appetizers, so it was great timing. We ended up trying the garlic fries and housemade chips. Both were wonderful. I got the sole with veggies and mashed potatoes - it was great, but did need a little more seasoning. It was enough for dinner and lunch the next day! My friends got various dishes. We also tried a couple of desserts - the berry cheesecake and tuxedo cake with a scoop of ice cream. Delicious. Jack's is a great place to catch up with some friends, family or go on a date. Everything is lively, but you can still talk to your group without yelling. While the food was great - the drinks could be improved upon. Two of our drinks (we got the same thing) tasted mostly like carbonated water (which I don't like, but my friend does) while another drink had a salt rim instead of the sugar rim advertised. Overall, I'd come back, but will probably avoid getting any of the drinks. read more

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My pasta was good. Sausage and noodles tasted homemade. Loved the spice kick. Last time we came we had the meatloaf sandwich, Italian Mac n cheese, and classic Mac n cheese. Good place , lots of choices. A crowd pleaser. Burgers were just ok but the Mac n cheese is the bomb. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - ITALIAN PASTA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

After seeing this in the neighborhood for so long, we finally had the chance to try and we're so glad we did. The French dip is amazing. It's such a rare menu item for most restaurants nowadays that we were so glad it was delicious. The shrimp scampi pasta was okay, and it was probably more of a personal preference than the restaurant's fault (I'm a little sensitive to oily food and this dish seemed to have a bit more than I'm used to with shrimp scampi pasta). This definitely doesn't change that we want to come back for the French Dip and to try some other things on the menu. We were also wanting to try some of the happy hour appetizers with some more people in our party. Service was decent! All staff members were quite attentive, and even a manager had willingly checked in with us which we appreciated. Inside was very modern and cozy, though definitely appreciated the casual vibes still. We'll be back :) read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - French Dip and Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I can't stop thinking about the wedge salad I had at Jack's! While most places stick to the classic combo of blue cheese dressing and bacon crumbles, Jack's takes it up a notch with a drizzle of balsamic that brings the whole dish to life--absolute perfection. We went for brunch to celebrate my son's birthday, and I made the reservation through the Yelp app (which might have helped with the great service ). Our table was ready when we arrived, complete with two booster seats for my grandkids, plus crayons and coloring sheets--such a thoughtful touch. Service was spot-on, and I loved that they brought the kids' meals out first. Everyone enjoyed their food, and the atmosphere struck that perfect balance--comfortable enough for a family brunch but still cozy enough for a more intimate meal. I'll definitely be back! read more

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An American restaurant with a modern design and ample seating where you can come for a casual meal or for an occasion. They have booths, tables, and high top tables for seating. Breakfast is served until 2pm and lunch until 4pm, so note the times if you were coming for a particular dish or brunch food! Items Ordered: - Spanakopita ($10): A flaky appetizer with cheese and spinach that was filling and delicious! - Crispy buffalo chicken salad ($21.95): The crispy buffalo was a bit spicier than I expected. I personally would prefer another protein with the salad as the buffalo had a bit of a sour flavor to it, but the meat itself was tender and there was a generous amount of buffalo in the salad. The salad comes with a ranch dressing, corn, black beans, and avocado. - Italian Mac ($17.50): Really cheesy and had a great flavor overall. Comes with Italian sausage and sun dried tomatoes. read more

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I dined at Jack's this past weekend while I was in town visiting family. I have eaten at the other locations in San Mateo and Newark, but this newer location is just as special. I ordered the caesar salad with the addition of bay shrimp and the avgolemono soup. I always make sure to get this delicious, chickeny, lemony fresh and creamy soup because it is truly outstanding. It's comforting but light at the same time. The salad was perfectly crisp with lots of delicious, sweet bay shrimp. Even the croutons were the right amount of crisp without being break-your-teeth level of crunch. The service was pretty quick around noon, which was much better than the other Jack's locations we've been to. In terms of cleanliness, of course the restaurant was spotless and cozy. I would definitely go back next time I'm in the area. read more

Great food and great service! One of my favorite restaurants, for a nice sit down meal. I ordered the fried chicken, which is my absolute favorite, from here. I had it with steamed veggies and mashed potatoes. I think next time, I'll just get the steamed veggies with my meal, they were so tasty and crunchy in a good way! read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Fried chicken - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

I came here for the first time tonight and the food was good. Big portions. Service was amazing. And the ambiance was casual. I would come back here. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - CHICKEN MARSALA - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I originally wanted to come here for their beers. I ended up ordering a lot more. Firstly, we ordered a round of cocktails. The Mango Fuego was okay. It was tasty but overall very sweet. The Fresa Picante was pretty good. The other cocktail we tried was the Cucumber Cocktail, that was delicious and our favorite. Their cocktails although tasty aren't very strong and are made very lightly. Cocktails aside. Their Clam spaghetti was VERY tasty and delicious. We replaced it with Alfredo sauce and it came out very creamy and overall, delicious. Shoutout to the cook, they did a wonderful job with it. Their clam chowder was also delicious and a great appetizer. The service was great. Our waiter, Esteban was very efficient, kind and welcoming. He's an excellent waiter and we hope to have him in the future on our next visit. The atmosphere is also very beautiful, calm and relaxing. I loved the outdoor area especially with the fairy lights and the nice cool air. I'll definitely be coming back again and strongly recommend this place. Fantastic service and fantastic food. read more

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9/24/25 around 2pm Espresso martini : 100/10 If you love coffee & alcohol then this is the one for you. You cant taste the alcohol at all but it hits you when you less expect. Garlic fries: Big size, crispy, good taste. Caesar Salad: fresh, simple. For a side its a good size. Mama Meat loaf: Picture worthy, comes with 2 big onion rings, mashed potatoes on the bottom and a flavorful meat in the middle.The gravy does add another amazing flavor to the meat as well.This will fill you up & dinner worthy. Jack's routine alfredo: Creamy, good size & tender chicken, broccoli was with flavor. Simple but yet yummy. Italian mac and cheese: cheesy, lots of meat & veggies in it, well balanced overall. You can get half order as well. Even the half was a good size enough for 2 people. Some like it hot: If you love spicy & alcohol than this is the drink! Looks amazing with a spicy side. Customer service was amazing, our server was amazing, she dis have good recommendations. Clean restaurant inside and outside as well. They do have a bar with many options in drinks & with a good amount of tvs to watch games on. read more

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Two years later and this new review now gets FIVE STARS for sure! I've visited Jack's a few times since my original review and I can honestly say this place truly understands customer service. On Saturday I hosted my daughter's Bridal Shower for 20 of our family and friends. I started the process with Nouha and after a few weeks she handed me off to Christina who had been out. Both were fantastic to work with. We held the shower on the larger of the two patios and the space was perfect! I opted for one long table, a dessert table, a gift and photo display table and the Buffett. The ceiling fans were key as this particular day was miserably hot and muggy. The service team was beyond incredible. I brought a ton of my own decor for the tables as well S desserts and they helped me unload my car, place the table decor exactly as I showed them and together we transformed the raw space into a beautiful event celebrating my daughter. The food was great and we had lots left over which we served for dinner later that night. Here's what I ordered: Mediterranean platter - yummy! Spanakopita - my moms favorite Grilled Chicken skewers - a little dry but flavorful! Rice - fluffy and light Steamed Veggies - perfectly cooked Water glasses to always full and the wine never ran out. Guests all complimented the food and the space which was so nice to hear. The ONLY thing I might say is the floor could use a really good scrubbing. You could tell this space gets used a lot and food gets spilled often so there were obvious buildup and sticky patches. But certainly not a huge deal, Hosting the Shower her was such a great choice. Zero regrets and thankful for the Jack's team who worked hard to make this event so special! read more

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Yet another great lunch here!! Rebecca the on duty Manager was fantastic! So friendly, so welcoming, truly an asset to the restaurant. Our server Antonio was fabulous! Couldn't have asked for better food or more attentive team members. Thank you so much!! Rachel and Sophie read more

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Came 2nd time for breakfast during weekend at 8:30am. There were ample seatings. We sat at a booth good for probably 5 people. Order burritos and omelette. Coffees were bottomless and drinkable, but made me wish for an espresso drink. Services were friendly and attentive. Foods were generously portioned, carried some Mexican influence: salsa, seasoning, some ingredients. They were tasty and filling. We were pretty much left alone for a very long breakfast that lasted till near lunch hour when the crowd started to show. Given the general line-up on breakfast/brunch restaurants, this place ranked solidly in the middle, in terms of food quality, menu creativity, interior, and services. This means come if it is close to you or convenient, but no need to go out of your way to experience it. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast FARMERS MARKET BURRITO - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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I made a special trip to Jack's because I had been told that they had THE best French dip sandwich on the planet. Boy, was I disappointed. Sure, there was plenty of meat, but it had no flavor (it actually needed salt). The most disappointing part was the meat itself. It was like mushy, shredded beef. It was kinda disgusting. And the au jus was pretty bland. Certainly not worth the $24 price tag. At least the french fries were hot. But I won't be back. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - French dip, au jus, and fries. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

Every single worker here was so nice and professional. The service was fantastic. The bar area looked pretty good and their cocktail menu had great choices. Our server, Maria, was outstanding. We were there for dinner on a Saturday night. They had a lot of diners, but a lot of open tables, too. Our food ranged from YESSSS to no way: Coconut Shrimp - Yum! Get me some more! French Dip - Pretty good and came with a lot of jus Burger - Cooked medium well, but seemed dry Onion Rings & Fries - Good, standard Asian Chicken Salad - Nope, no, there was way too much vinegar in the dressing, which drowned the lettuce and made it soggy and bleh, and the chicken was dry Mac & Cheese - We all liked it, and would order it again (and try different versions that they offer, like the chili mac) read more

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Our party of 7 came here for lunch and here's what we ordered: 1 lamb burger med-rare with sweet potato fries 1 lamb burger med-rare with salad - seemed more medium to me 1 lamb burger rare with fries 1 lamb burger with gluten-free bread and sweet potato fries 1 french dip 1 tutto mare 1 gyro Everyone enjoyed their food. At Jack's, there is something for everyone which made for an ideal place for a team lunch. Because we didn't have reservations, there was a 20 minute wait for a booth seat which wasn't bad at all as we are a chatty group. For our group, the napkins and flatware weren't already set up so we were passing around napkins and flatware. Ordering was a bit slow. After ordering, the food came out super FAST! I look forward to coming back. read more

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I ordered Lamb burger with French fries, Bacon Mac and cheese, and Rigatoni Di Pollo to take out due the schedule. First of all, they missed my fries for burger and they do not answer the phone for live person. It had to be leave a massage. All of them are bland and greasy. It was for my daughter and she didn't eat at all after first bite. read more

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I had lunch at Jack's today. Every time I passed by, I thought, I've got to stop by someday. Today I finally did! As soon as I walked in, I noticed how open and spacious it felt. The place is quite large, with a clean, updated interior almost like a stylish modern diner. We ordered the fried chicken steak, clam spaghetti and coffee. The food was good overall. The fried chicken steak was tasty I really liked it. The pasta was a bit too salty for me, but the coffee was excellent, probably my favorite part of the meal. The service was okay. Our server wasn't rude, but he didn't seem very attentive either, it was hard to find him when we needed something. Overall, it was a nice experience nothing fancy, but enjoyable. Parking was also easy and convenient. read more

We are new to the area and wanted to celebrate our belated anniversary. I need gluten free options and this place came up with high ratings and lots of Gluten Free choices. The menu clearly marks what is Gluten Free and what isn't, which I greatly appreciate. And they had Gluten Free buns, Gluten Free macaroni, and a host of other choices. We sat outdoors because the weather was fine. The patio is covered, with a lot of fans and heaters. We showed up around 6 and waited about 20 minutes to be seated on a Friday night. I ordered an Ivan's Margarita and the husband ordered a Mai Tai. My second drink was a Raspberry Lemon Drop. Of the three, I liked the lemon drop best but all three were worth it. We ordered the shrimp cocktail and it was delightful. The cocktail sauce was zesty, not sweet, and it had vinegar or a vinaigrette all over it. The hearts of palm were a surprising delight. Definitely recommended. For dinner, I got a NY Steak with mashed potatoes and mixed veggies. The husband got chicken and broccoli Alfredo. I think the potatoes were boxed - they had an after taste that I didn't care for. The steak was cooked right (RARE!!) but unexceptional. The best part were the mixed veggies. It was a decent dinner but not enough to entice me to order it again. Maybe I would get potato wedges next time. The husband enjoyed the Alfredo - good sauce, the chicken wasn't noticeably dry, and he ate every bite. I really like the service and atmosphere. I felt welcomed and my requests (extra butter!) were honored. We will come again and I will explore the menu and find my favorite parts. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Shrimp cocktail with hearts of palm and avocado. Also a Mai Tai. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Super Excited that a JACKS restaurant is 1 minute away from my home! When I lived in the Peninsula, Jacks was my "go-to!" San Bruno and San Mateo were my favorite locations to dine. I've also visited the Newark location on several occasions. You are in for a treat if you're in the WestGate West San Jose area. Come by and enjoy what it has to offer! Lastly, our server EZEQUIEL provided world class service with true sincerity! You guys rock! read more

It was our first time coming here, and definitely not the last one. The food was amazing and our server Ezequiel was the BEST! Thank you. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - VEGGIE MED PLATE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Jose, California

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Highly recommend the spinach artichoke Benedict and pancakes here for breakfast . We ordered the kids chicken breast and Elena's Omlet as well . Esteban R was a great server was very helpful and kept coming by to check up on our big group. The tables are good with bench seating options . They also gave high chair options as well for the bench and standalone . We chose this restaurant because of their breakfast options and the fact that you can make a reservation . They have coffee options as well like Irish whisky and cappuccino. We ordered cappuccinos and black coffee . They do come by to ask if you want more black coffee refills . One downside on the weekend was the fact that they do not serve their breakfast burritos but otherwise the food we ordered was great . read more

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Went to Jack's for an impromptu date night. So glad we did! The food was really good, there was great selection of Happy Hour items. The service was excellent- Ezekiel was amazing (not to mention so funny and attentive) and he gave helpful suggestions for food and drinks including the strawberry lemon drop which is now one of my favorite drinks. Had a fun time and the atmosphere was welcoming and just right for us for a date night! read more

Breakfast quality and serving size was pretty fair/standard with small waffle size yet pancakes are pretty good in size and fluffy. Service was fast and the ambiance inside was beautiful with modern decor and plenty of seating from booths to group size seating. Might not come back for just the food, but for the dining experience. read more

We went to Jack's Restaurant for lunch before with a group of friends and enjoyed it. Since we hadn't dined out for breakfast locally for some time we wanted to go somewhere nice. We were not disappointed going to Jack's this morning. The restaurant decor is upscale and ambiance was lax, possibly because it was 9am. Their menu offers traditional and unique items. I recommend the chicken fried steak (sorry no pic, I was halfway done when I thought about taking a picture). read more

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Been here a few times and I'm surprised it's never fully packed! My recent visit was a few days ago and I had gone with a friend. We ordered the coconut shrimp for appetizers and shared the sunset boulevard and California burger with sweet potato and garlic friends. Everything was great! Our server was friendly and attentive and the restaurant itself was spacious and has outdoor seating. If you've never been, I highly recommend trying this place out! read more

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