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    Jacky's Waterplace

    3.6 (450 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:30 PM

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    JACKY'S WATERPLACE ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Evelyn K.

    Took the recommendation to try Jacky's from a friend as I was in town for another dance convention with my daughter and she had a hankering for sushi. Since the convention was a few blocks away and not really a prime food location I wasn't sure what I was going to get. And we all know bad sushi can be very bad Upon entering I realized that this was more of an upscale Japanese's cuisine sort of place and to be honest what really pleased me was the pumping AC as it must have been the hottest day of the year, maybe even millennium We were seated and drinking our ice cold beverages in moments and eating before our internal thermostat could adjust. Hurray! The sushi roll I ordered was a mango crab cucumber and avocado favorite and it was soft tender and fresh. My daughter's roll was a vegetable roll. Simple but that's as far as she will go in regards to sushi, and we were off to a good start Next up was the pork dumpling soup. This is the first time I've ever had this and I'm wondering how did I not know what was missing in my life? I'm not joking when I say that must have been the tastiest dish I've ever had (and my grandfather was a professional chef in NYC). I figured out pretty quickly how to eat the dumpling and get the soup hiding inside without burning or hurting myself. (Proud moment lol). It was just the right amount of chicken broth and not too salty at all. I can't rave enough about this dish. The portion sizes were generous the dough just chewy enough and steamed to perfection so as not to be either over or under cooked. And the pork flavor was the perfect combination as to add to the overall balance. Really wonderful. My daughter's main course consisted of the noodles and chicken and I ordered steak with Asian rice. The steak was buttery soft and tender and grilled to the perfect medium with just a hint of soy sauce so as not to battle with the natural juices of the cut. The portion size was so generous that I don't think I had one quarter of it but we took it to go and ate the following day. I'm happy to report than even on day 2 the meal was still outstanding and held up to the challenge I can't really say anything negative about this place and even the window sill that was held together by clear tape didn't detract from the overall experience. Yes, my OCD definitely picks up on random details, but it can't be helped.

    He General Tao's Chicken (D) & sweet Potatoes
    Kim D.

    Jacky's water place was great we went around 3:30 for an early dinner. Not packed at all great service and it's beautiful in there. Food is always fresh and quick service. Got sweet potatoes and general taos chicken

    Mike L.

    Jacky's is in Downtown Providence with a view of the Woonasquatucket River. My wife was graduating from Brown University and I was looking for places to eat in Downtown Providence knowing that it would be pretty busy on graduation weekend. I was booked the table weeks in advance on OpenTable which was pretty convienient. Jacky's was a little bit of a walk but walkable from the Brown campus. The restaurant has valet, I didn't notice how much they charged, but we parked at a nearby lot using Spothero. The restaurant is a big with a bar area and a main dining hall area. Our party got there early and we asked if we could get seated earlier. They had space for our party of six in the bar area which was pretty comfortable even as the bar area was getting busier. Jacky's has Chinese and Japanese inspired menu. We ordered a bunch of the Chinese items. A friend of our's has a glutten allergy and the server was able to help us identify glutten free items. We were pleasantly suprised with that the Chinese dishes were tasty and pretty authentic. The meal came out quickly. I also had some of their coffee-inspired cocktails which weren't too strong and were pretty tasty.

    Scorpion bowl
    Kenny D.

    Jacky's was a 4 star experience sullied at the end by an older waitress who damaged the experience. Our waitress Kili was awesome and very attentive. I appreciated her service. She sat us by the window and we had a great view of the Providence River as we dined in celebration of my birthday. I order a huge 20oz Scorpion Bowl drink (with light and dark rum, amaretto, brandy, triple sec and fruit juices), and it was awesome. The edamame appetizer was good but want dipped in salt the way I am used to and tend to enjoy. The crab rangoons were also tasty and had a nice dipping sauce. My wife ordered the whole fish (bass) with white rice and it was moist and delectable. I ordered brown rice and it wasn't nearly as good. I also ordered steak and scallops. The scallops were a bit tough and dry, but the steak was cooked well and pretty good. We also enjoyed crème brûlée and cheesecake to wrap up the meal. The top of the crème brûlée could have been caramelized a bit longer but it was still good. The frustrating part came just before dessert. An older waitress came and just started closing the curtains by the window where we sat. When we asked why she was closing it she said the light was bothering her customer's eyes. I suppose what we felt didn't matter. Honestly, had she simply asked us if it was okay to close it for the customer we would have said sure. But she didn't really care what we thought because apparently her customer's needs were superior to ours. That's just bad service and caused me to deduct a star.

    French Crunchy Roll (probably)
    Lilian C.

    Went for an early-ish dinner, for two! We got the siu mai, salmon belly roll, northeastern tiger roll, and French crunchy roll and two cocktails (espresso and Asian pear mojito). Everything was good, with the Salmon Belly Roll being the standout. (I would recommend it!) We ate the siu mai with hot mustard as a dipping sauce (kind of like more flavorful wasabi and not as spicy). The cocktails did not taste super alcohol-y which is a win in my book, as I prefer alcoholic drinks that don't taste like alcohol, but can still mess you up. We were seated next to the window overlooking the river -- so the view was very nice. It's a pretty place, great for a special occasion, or as a casual sit down. They also do take-out. The service was fine. Overall, a solid place for sushi.

    View from our table
    Alan B.

    Jacky's must have had their A Team in place, because we had a great lunch here. They have an interesting, upscale vibe, beginning with a beautiful salt water aquarium in their foyer. It opens at 1pm, we arrived shortly thereafter, and were offered our choice of a table. They were not serving outside because it was a windy day. Service was excellent, water and an ice tea arrived quickly. We ordered: Salmon Sushi $8 Salmon Sashimi $8 Tricolor Roll $28 Walnut Shrimp $16 Lettuce Wraps Chicken $12 The salmon was excellent, fresh, tender and buttery. I loved the Tricolor Roll, it was a substantial portion. Speaking of portions, the Walnut Shrimp and Lettuce Wraps are appetizers, but they are very large, almost meal portions. The Walnut Shrimp was delicious, we look forward to ordering that again! We thought both the food and service was excellent on this visit, and would be delighted to dine here again.

    Tammy S.

    My husband I went here while in town for a conference. We wanted fresh sushi and Jacky's did not disappoint! 10/10 would recommend. We had a reservation and were greeted and seated immediately. The service all through dinner was outstanding and the employees seemed to enjoy working there. They were friendly and made great recommendations. We ordered the tuna with jalapeno and it was so fresh and just the right amount of spice. We got 3 rolls for dinner: The Godzilla which was fire with the fried eel in top 10/10, the Northeastern Tiger which was also fabulous 10/10 and the Dynamite which has cooked tuna and was tasty. These paired well with the pomegranate martini. It's always fun to try different sushi combinations in different regions and this one is as good as they get.

    Todd S.

    This review is a compilation of three visits (2022 & 2023 & May 14, 2024) to Jacky's Waterplace in Providence, one of the restaurant's six locations in Rhode Island. Jack's gets high marks for its modern, spacious, glitzy and bright interior, with nice views overlooking the Woonsaquatucket River. One of things you might encounter is a gimmicky yet adorable robot that will bring your order to your table, and sing happy birthday. The menu is a jack of all trades but a master of none. You will find an expansive fusion offerings that include Japanese fare, Chinese, Thai and even Vietnamese dishes. But I'd stick with the Sushi and Sashimi (5 out of 10) as the cooked dishes are not executed at a very high level, and if the restaurant is busy, as it is most weekends, the food could have been sitting for a while. And if it says spicy, it's not really spicy. The "Singapore Prawns" had a balanced flavor but the chili sauce was very heavy and should have been more subtle. So go and enjoy the views, the mod interior, a colorful salt-water aquarium, and have fun with friends, and even enjoy valet parking, but don't expect the quality of the food to be anything much above average.

    16 Pieces Scorpion Roll
    Maria J L.

    Food/Drinks: I love this place ! My favorite dish is their scorpion roll definitely shareable, delicious, and filling! I get it everytime I go! They also have fried rice, and wings which I can say are also as delicious! There Scorpion bowl is strong, and tasty ! I feel as though the price is more than fair! Location: This location has a beautiful view of PVD! Definitely a great place to go for a date night/family night. They have valet which takes care of the hassle to look for parking! When it comes to looks and views this location is definitely it ! Service: The service has been great the majority of times Definitely should try it out !

    Sushi/Sashimi lunch special.
    Ian S.

    Great spot on the water (well, two levels up.) Asian fusion so sushi and Chinese (maybe more) options. Good bar. Sushi was beautiful and tasty. Make sure to check the lunch specials if it's that time of day, they're on the last page of the menu and you might miss them.

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    Terrific food, great service, and exceptional views--we'll keep visiting time and time again.

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    Where do you park when you eat here? Is there valet parking?

    Yes there is valet parking

    Looking to know if they have vegan options?

    They have vegetarian options. Not sure if any is pure vegan. But you can call to make sure.

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