Jack's Taps has a really good rotating beer selection and the power of a full Jack's menu to supplement with a good meal. The downside is that the space is small and it can fill up quickly. At that point, your choice is to find a space at the bar, walk inside over to the Jack's space, or leave. I've done all 3 but I won't hold it against them. read more

Comfortable place. Good food selection. Good draft beer selection. My first time there, and I will be back.

One of my favorite spots for GREAT craft brews with an ever revolving tap menu! Great eats too! And then there's Emily! Also one of the main reasons I come here! Always upbeat, smiling, and just all around the greatest!! Brett is also my go to bar keep!! Been coming here for years and as long as they are here, I will keep coming back!! read more

Went on February 12th and mistakenly made a reservation for a table but wanted happy hour. The happy hour section was full and it would have been a 1/2 hour wait. So the manager let us stay where we were at and allowed us to order from the happy hour menu. We appreciated it so much. Our waitress Samantha was very attentive and friendly. Food was excellent. Thank you Jacks for your wonderful staff. read more

We loved it so much! Fantastic beer on tap and excellent appetizers for happy hour. Loved the lamb meatballs, lamb sliders, and the Mezze platter. We can't wait to come again! read more

We came in one night before a movie up the street to enjoy a beer and have a little conversation. It's small inside. It's a little off shoot bar area from the regular Jack's restaurant. I thought it was a very interesting idea for a large chain like restaurant to make a quaint tavern like place off to the side to bring in more cash. I had the Mosaic Promise Founder Pale Ale. Do not quote me on that because I'm not exactly sure it was called that. Seating at the bar was open so we sat. The small tables around the room were completely full. I noticed that quite a few patrons were waiting for tables in the restaurant or waiting for food to go. Taking up valuable space if you ask me. It was a nice moment to have a beer with my man but I don't know if I would come here to hang out. I just felt a little cramped and a little too busy for me as a before a movie beer. read more

This place is insanely good. I am not exaggerating when I say I can't think of a better entire dinner experience. The food was outstanding and Griffin and his service sealed the deal for me. I would drive hours to have another dining experience like I had. Thank you to everyone involved in my happiness. Oh, eat anything Griffin tells you to (Italian Mac and cheese, the soup I can't pronounce, the lamb chops and meatloaf). Just wow. read more

If you're in the mood to sit in hightops, and perhaps the bar, the taproom is a great place at Jack's. The food is all the same... Delicious the service is wonderful and the atmosphere is gregarious. So the next time you can't get into the dining room, or perhaps at their Bar sneak around the corner and have yourself a bite. Watch a game and hangout. The bathrooms are accessible, so no running up stairs in the main dining room if you're in a pinch. One thing I would like to point out in Jack's tap room is that your beers or more visible and an array of choices not to forget cocktails are accessible. Enjoy, read more

Nice selection of upscale beers in a small, friendly atmosphere on Crescent drive. Had the Pliny and another tasty brew, and the calamari which was perfectly cooked. Service was professional, unpretentious and friendly. read more

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First time here and this place is great!! Our bartender Eme was so nice and made us feel so welcome!!!! Thanks Jack's and thanks Eme!!!!

Came here with a group of 4 on a busy friday night. It was gonna be about 40 minutes for a table but luckily after about 10 minutes of hanging around in the tap room a table opened up. The beers here are great and the food is even better. Even though the place was beyond packed we probably had the best service we've ever had from a great server. He was very knowledgeable and patient and completely on top of everything we asked for. The food drinks and service are great here and it's in a great downtown location. Definitely recommend trying this place out! read more

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I've stopped by this bar maybe eight to ten times in the last half year while doing business in the Walnut Creek area. I appreciated the wide and interesting ale selection, including good choices of hazy ales and sours and occasional featured breweries including one from my home town. The dinner entrees are mostly good, excellent lamb chops, a decent steak, an okay pork chop, as one can order from the main dining room's menu. Tonight the bartender was one I hadn't seen before. The prior servers were attentive and accommodating and knowledge. This bartender ("Brett") pushed the ale of the week onto me, presumably because management is promoting it and has placed a two cans of it in front of the TV set in the bar. Not so good, it would have been okay had I not already had a hazy IPA, and this replicated the tastes. Then the bartender threw my unfinished ale down the sink when I asked to be closed out. Why was that? It's all about the money, Jack's. He was too damn busy flirting with the locals at the bar to pay any attention to the out-of-towner. I'M NOT COMING BACK. No reason to stay at the Hyatt House two blocks over if the local bar service is crap, either. read more

My local watering hole hasn't changed. I love how personable the bartenders are and the knowledge they have about the beers on tap. This location has gotten more well known and popular as the years have gone by however everyone is very friendly and I've found willing to share a table when it's packed. read more

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I have to say that this place had one of the best gyros I've had in my life! Lovely atmosphere, great food, and even better service! Big shout out to Brett the bartender, who welcomed me in last week when I was looking for a spot for lunch! I've been back 3 times since, can't recommend enough if you're looking for a good meal, pint, and overall experience in downtown Pleasant Hill! read more

Let me preface the 4 stars by saying that it "should" be 5, I was just disappointed in the beers. If you enjoy a tap room that rotates taps and lets breweries do tap takeovers, then it gets a 5 star and you'll love it. They were recovering from a Morgan Territory tap takeover and the selection of IPA's (regular, double, triple, imperial...etc.) was blah. They have their merits; however, IPA's just aren't one. The bartender Emily gets 6 stars. She put up extremely well with our table of miscreants during a birthday get together. Food came fast, she checked on us frequently, and the guys even managed to sneak in a birthday cake when I wasn't looking. Super Con: parking in Pleasant Hill. Just park in the theater parking garage and you're good. read more

Nice addition to downtown Pleasant Hill, and a nice extension of Jack's Restaurant! They have a great 20 tap beer selection, everything from pale to hoppy to stout. My honey and I each had two beers. I noticed that my second beer was served in a different glass (smaller) than when my honey had just ordered it as his first. We asked the beertender about it and he apologized and said he'd make it right. He poured a bit more of the beer into an even smaller glass, which brought my total up to a pint. I think my most favorite thing about this new spot is that there are two single stall bathrooms! Of course, the restaurant bathrooms are still upstairs if you're an extrovert and like to ascend and descend the grand staircase to use the facilities. We will definitely be back to enjoy another beer and possibly some snacks from the bar menu. read more

It's like Jack's beer friendly adult waiting room for a table. You can enter from the other side of the street or from Jacks. They have a bunch of beers on tap and special appetizers available. Don't feel like waiting your turn in line for the restaurant. if you get one of the three bar tables there, you can get your food there too. Staff is friendly and helpful with a good selection of beers to pick from. All pluses. Pro tip: if you see a appetizer you like on the taproom specials, order it. They don't have it at the restaurant, and they will not get it for you. read more

Food was great, delivered fast which was excellent since we were all quite hungry, on top of all of that Brittney provided some of the best service I've ever received, will definitely be back, happy customer here read more

Jack's Tap is fairly new to me. They have a pretty good selection, but when it comes down to it, I'd be okay if I stuck around Todos Santos area, mainly of because of convenience and I can get more selective with brew. But, if I am close to Jack's, I would make the drop in because it's not too crowded, and like I said, good selection. Plus, I can get good food from the main restaurant. If Jack's Taps was closer, I'd frequent more. read more

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Stopped by while my girlfriend and I waited for our table at their restaurant and had a great experience. The bartender was very friendly and quick to get us our drinks. They only serve wine and beer. Their beer selection is great! They have about 15 different beers on tap. Anything from a Pilsner to a dark lager. My girlfriend isn't a fan of beer but luckily they had cider. Hoping to swing by again and try out their food. read more

Jack's Taps - Pilsner and cider - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Great craft beer selection and food menu. Service is awesome! Great for watching games and rubbing elbows with other patrons.

Service was good. Good selection of beer. Had the lamb burger which was pretty good. Small dining area but good place to catch up with a friend read more

This place was slammed on Saturday morning but we were able to sneak into the Tap room. Which j thinks is a "separate" spot. The girlfriend and I had Brekky here and weren't disappointed at all. I had the chicken, waffles and two eggs with gravy (forgot the name of this) and she had an omelette. The portions are large, so buyer beware. We could have split and got a side of something. It was really good and reasonably priced. I'd love to be back here to sample some beers. Our waiter was an awesome guy and cracked us up trying to get us to take shots at 10AM... For the record I wouldn't have been opposed! read more

Jack's Taps - Cool little tap room on the back of Jacks. - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

This place is a nice contrast of a dark, dive'ish but clean taproom, and an elegantly decorated restaurant in the back. I really came here for the beer the first couple of times, their taplist is extensive and the prices are slightly better, if not on par with the Hop Grenade in concord. My third visit here was to meet friends for dinner, and I ordered a massive blue cheeseburger with sweet potato fries, it's standard fare but it was done well and at a more than reasonable price. Overall a great place where you can grab both excellent craft beer and good food at the same time. read more

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Love the enormous selection of great beers on tap. The bartender, Brett, was very personable and gave us several options for entertainment beyond closing time (they closed at 10:00, it was a weeknight). Had a very nice time and returned for a second visit to have dinner from the large menu, we all enjoyed our meal. Same great bartender assisted with making beer and dinner choices. We'll be back! read more

I really liked the restaurant service, they provide local and level service and I thank them, that's why I gave 5 stars

Enjoyed the happy hour menu late in the evening. The Chili Nachos were awesome and the Jack's burger hit the spot. The server was attentive and all other staff members were prompt and very polite. We also liked trying the Mediterranean flat bread as a starter. Can see ourselves coming back again. read more

Not pet friendly after years of coming here to eat. Such a disappointment. Drove all the way from Brentwood and was asked to leave before we could order our food with my service dog. Never coming back and will not refer anymore. read more

Great beers on deck. Awesome tap house. Tried the fog juice double IPA. Tasty asf! There were 20 different brews on tap. Close to the movie theatre and other food too. read more

Jack's Taps - Today's menu. 4-19-17 - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Stopped in with my wife for lunch today for the first time. Very comfortable setting & good atmosphere. Emily, the bartender, was very attentive & gave us great service. Will definitely come here again. read more

I was staying at a nearby hotel and there were very few options for dinner on Easter Sunday. Fortunately I found Jack's. I was primarily looking just for a drink or two and appetizers. There is a very extensive beer selection. I tried the garlic fries and was not impressed (needed garlic salt instead of parts of garlic spread on the fries) but the chicken tortilla soup of the day was pretty good. Definitely not a bad place to sit back and watch a game and eat some food. read more

The tap room is amazing!! We stopped by for a light dinner on the way back to East Bay from Anderson Valley on Saturday night. The wait time for our group (5) was around 30 mins in a restaurant, which the tap room is the satellite to, however we were able to find a table in the tap room right away! The selection of drinks is great and full restaurant menu is available in the tap room, which is a great benefit. There were around 20-25 drafts of a variety of styles so everyone in our group found smth to enjoy. As other reviews say, drafts are indeed on a pricier side, but if you're into beers and like tasting unique varieties you will not be surprised - price tag is same as in any other tap room which has rotating taps of unique local beers (~$7 for IPA, ~$10 for sour beer, ~$9 for stouts as far as I remember). I tried Mango sour from Mraz Brewing Co and Tayberry Goze from Alvarado Street Brewery in Monterey - both were amazing. We took flatbreads, coconut shrimps, fried calamari and Mediterranean plate to share, everything was very good, Mediterranean plate was our favourite. I was nice that we could get extra pita bread complimentary for it. Also it is possible to get extra servings of individual dips, which you like the most (hummus, tzatziki or tabbouleh). Additional thanks for bartenders - they work like lightning bolts. New drinks and snacks appeared on our table almost instantly. Also we never had to wait for attention for more than have a minute if some pints needed a refill - guys closely watch what is happening at your table and show up at the very best moments! Definitely coming back to this place when we're in the area. read more

The food is fantastic. I had the sole and it was yummy and the sides were generous. The only negative was they forgot to put silverware or napkins in with it. Also, the atmosphere of the restaurant was as good as their food. If it weren't for the pandemic I would have loved to eat in. As it was they had generous seating outside. read more

I totally love this place from the food to the service I had the hamburger patty with jack cheese,eggs and papas it was amazing

Had my birthday dinner here. They DO take reservations by phone. I was impressed with their menu selection, service and plates. I definitely recommend, and, will also be returning for date night. read more

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Grabbed a quick beer here. It's nice to see a little bar in pleasant Hill. There is not too many around. Great service

Loved this spot! From the moment we opened the door the bartender, Brett made us feel so welcomed!! The tap selection was great and the food was fantastic!! We were there for happy hour and had the lamb meatballs, Mediterranean trio and the nachos...REALLY REALLY GOOD!!! Great people, great beer, great food and good prices!! Highly recommend Jacks Taps! The overall experience was awesome. read more

Jack's Taps - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

I'm a fan of of Jack's and when I heard of a Taproom opening up; I couldn't wait to stop by by for some Suds. I had wanted to try the Campfire Stout, but I was out of luck that day because it just ran out before I got there. I did try a smooth Chocolate Hazelnut Porter. Very nice and refreshing with a light finish. The Barkeep let me try the Bourbon Peak Stout which was surprisingly good. They offer light bites, but you can get the breakfast /lunch menu before 4pm. The Taproom leads right into the Restaurant but they have over 20 beers and a couple of Tv's so you can relax without having to wait in Restaurant for a drink. Definitely a place to hang with friends before a flick or a nightcap. They close at 11pm Friday and Saturday. Sunday through Thursday 10pm. read more

I'm happy that this taproom opened up in Pleasant Hill! I love me a good beer and this place has a great selection. The day I went I decided to drink Heretic Evil Twin which cost $7 and Altamont Hella Hoppy. Jack's Taps is attached to the restaurant, but has it's own entrance and own small bar food menu. I decided to go with the lamb meatballs, which were flavorful and filling. I don't remember the bartenders names but two men working the day I went and were both friendly and answered any questions I had about beers that they had on tap. Yes Jack's Taps is on the smaller side so if you get there during a super busy time it might be hard to find a seat. However, this is a great place to hang out and enjoy small bites and beer. There are 3 TV's here too if you're looking for a place to catch a game. read more

Jack's Taps - Altamont hella hoppy - Gastropubs Near Me - Pleasant Hill, California

Always good to stop in for a quick beer or two. Rotating taps keep it interesting and bartender's recommendations never disappoint. I live across the street from a certain pool hall and prefer to come here to drink a beverage of my choice. Sitting at the bar to watch games on tv is a plus. read more