Iconic Billings eatery. Try the elk or bison medallions if you want a change from their choice rib eyes. Attentive service. read more

Jake's atmosphere is great, very nice dark wood, sculpted ceiling, classy bar. We were looking for a great Montana steak but things went South as the evening progressed. Our waiter was young but seemed to have trouble understanding the orders, ok no big deal. Then he had to clarify my drink request, again no big deal. Salads and soup came out, my onion soup was very good. A major disappointment was "we are out of baked potatoes " which seems odd since one of the potato options is made with baked potatoes?? After some time our entrees came out. My ribeye was actually cold but the mashed potatoes were hot so obviously the steak sat waiting on other entrees, we only had 4. I told the waiter to tell the chef and he said he would, not would you like me to take it back? Another entree was the chicken dish which was requested to have sauce on the side, his response was "I wrote it down", again not "would you like me to have it fixed " I guess if you go push your server to make it right. read more

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Started off a little concerning when I was asked "Can I help you?" While waiting at the hostess's stand. Felt as if I was not wanted to eat here. I let it go, thinking that maybe I was overthinking the interaction. My server name was Allison (Ally). She more than made up for the earlier interaction. Very attentive and was a pleasant individual. I ordered the Salmon with brussel sprouts. Both came out perfect without having to wait too long. With all the business trips I have in the area I will be coming back and asking for Allison. read more

Went to Jake's for a date night with some friends. Make a reservation because they are always busy! Our server was prompt and extremely knowledgeable about the menu as well as the specials. Our drinks were perfect and we were never thirsty. We ordered the cacio e pepe, braised pork shank, elk medallions and New York steak. Every thing was perfectly prepared and absolutely amazing. Highly recommend a trip to Jake's if you're in Billings. read more

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I am visiting & I went into this place there was no bartender & no host. I finally found a server after waiting a long time & asked where everyone was. She had the nastiest attitude & huffed & puffed decided to take my order & I told her I wanted a drink she asked for my ID & I handed it to her & I held my hand out for her to put it back in my hand. Once she got done reading it, instead of handing it back to me she threw it on the table & slid it. At that point I just walked out & it's sad because that placed looked really nice & I was really hungry. read more

I admit the picture isn't pretty ... after a long travel day I couldn't wait to dig in and forgot to take a picture before! But trust me it was very good! I also got it with the house salad and I got the chocolate cake as well, I forgot to take pictures. I was in Billings for business and was having a hard time finding a place that looked good - I landed on Jake's Downtown. I placed a to-go order and it was ready for pickup quickly and still warm! Also FYI, the kitchen is open until 10 in the summer, it still says 9 online. The bar and regular dining area are both very nice and the staff is very kind too. Definitely give it a try when you are looking for a nice meal in Billings. read more

Jake’s Downtown - Grilled Salmon and mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

This place is an Iconic Steak House in the Downtown Billings area. Old School charm with lots of dark wood and etched glass between dining rooms. Service was very practiced perfect. But not stiff. Food is typical Steakhouse Style. Temps were perfect on or meat selections. The Crab and Artichoke appetizer was excellent. read more

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The food is Wonderful, and the drinks are great. Wade was our server. He made the drinks, and the food was really Good. The service was the best. read more

Had dinner there with my wife's cousins this place is magnificent. Their cocktail and wine menu is awesome. The menu had quite the variety If you're passing through Billings and you want a good steak,this is the place to go and the atmosphere is awesome. This place has a lot of nostalgia. The weight staff very friendly and helpful. They also have lots of patience with visitors like myself and wife. They can accommodate large parties. There was a table of 20 next to us. Well worth going to. The prime rib was awesome. read more

My go to place for an old fashion and a nice cut of filet. Definitely stop and treat yourself to some good steak!

Honestly, a hit or miss. Haven't had a consistent good or bad meal here. Some of the items on the menu aren't available all day as well. Keep that in mind when ordering dinner. read more

Came here to have a good steak and we were not disappointed. We were recommended to come from a few people and also a coworker. We came right from work so we were in scrubs and felt a little under dressed. It was nicer than we thought it was going to be. Would be a great place to take a date or a special dinner (birthday/anniversary). Our waitress was very nice but you could tell it had been a long day. Coworkers food came out tighter and mine took about 15 mins longer. I think they forgot about me. Mine should have taken the least as it was the special for the day and also I got mine cooked medium rare. I ordered the bacon wrapped filet with chimichurri and garlic mashed potatoes. It was like cutting through butter, so tender. I was able to cut it with a butter knife the next day for left overs. One coworker also got the filet with a sweet potato cake (thing). Hers came out just a little overcooked. She did ask for it medium rare and it came out a little more on the medium well side. There was not much pink in hers, but she said it still tasted really good. All the steaks were perfectly seasoned and not overwhelming. my other coworker got the tacos. She ate all three of them and said they were great. read more

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Excellent food. Great service and great atmosphere in the heart of downtown Billings.

Terrible lunch. Burger was burnt. Tough. Couldn't eat. Waitress were grouchy and did not want to be there. Last time we eat down there. SAD. read more

All the negative reviews are completely accurate. We wish we would have read those before wasting $200 and ruining our appetite. Worst food and worst experience ever. Avoid this restaurant at all costs. They have no idea how to properly cook and season food, especially steaks. We ordered 4 different dinner entrees and everything was either vastly underdone or vastly overdone, and the flavor was horrible. The food quality is extremely poor, but the customer service is even worse. When we kindly told them about the errors with our meals, they never offered any kind of resolution whatsoever and lied repeatedly, saying they don't have a manager. Then, after repeated phone calls and messages over the course of 2.5 weeks, we finally got a hold of the manager, Emily. She was extremely hostile and rude from the moment she picked up the phone. She seemed like she hates life, hates her job, and is on a power trip to share her misery with everyone around her. She never even apologized for the errors and refused to do anything to make it right. Her whole attitude was arrogant and condescending. She didn't say one kind remark whatsoever and wouldn't even listen to us, she was just snippy and disrespectful the entire time. When we tried to tell her about the issues with our meals, she only kept repeating the classic narcissist phrase, "I'm sorry you feel that way." Then she proceeded to tell us that she doesn't care if her customers are pleased or not and that's how they make their food, take it or leave it. When we asked to talk to Kathy, the owner, Emily said that Kathy doesn't talk to customers and that Emily is in charge of everything. Emily flaunted her superiority and belittled anything we said. She showed an exaggerated sense of self-importance, believing she is better or more important than anyone else, especially customers. Kathy's decision to place someone as incompetent as Emily in a role as the face of her business, displays the misguided values of her restaurant. Emily's behavior is atrocious and unconscionable as a restaurant manager. She took an already bad experience and made it exponentially worse. Her mismanagement of the food, staff, and entire experience is why Jake's continues to go down the tubes. Emily is a dangerous liability for a restaurant owner and they have lost our business. Heed the warnings from many customers and save yourself the lost appetite, bad experience, and wasted money. There are many other restaurants in Billings that actually serve delicious, skillfully prepared food, and who care about their customers and value their business! read more

The food was amazing. I had the shrimp tacos, and the blacked shrimp tasted great. Staff were friendly. Would come back again.

I was stuck in Billings looking for a decent old fashioned and a cool place to hang out. I was staying near the other Jake's, but I wanted that downtown vibe. Cool place it was pretty busy in the bar, but I did find a spot in the corner. The old fashioned was decent. They did have a pretty good bourbon selection. I had a steak the night before so I went with the French dip sandwich. It was pretty good, but I probably should have gone with the steak. The vibe in the place was an old wood with some neon. It was comfortable. I would come here again if I made it back to Billings. Thank you read more

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Great food, great atmosphere. Drinks were all good (old fashioneds, espresso martini, wine). My daughter in law said her steak was the best of her life! read more

What an absolute TREAT I just had here with my guys. 10 out of 10 experience. The bourbon BBQ wings were unreal, and I can truthfully say one of the best ribeyes I've ever had in my life. The sides were all top tier as well. Chefs kiss across the board! (Photo of the ribeye is perfectly charred internal 150 as I requested it was perfect. Is 150 too cooked for you? Cool go tell someone who cares!) read more

Jake’s Downtown - Charred ribeye internal 150 - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

Food and service is awesome!!!!! Our favorite place to go out to eat!!!! Great drinks and friendly bartenders !!!

Good Steaks. Not a great spot for big parties. Servers are friendly. Parking is a challenge.

Great place for dinner. Warm and welcoming ambiance a polite staff. The steak chili appetizer was delicious. The steak cooked perfectly. And give military discounts. read more

Yum so good. I had their prime rib and it was so moist and delicious. The Ajou was very well seasoned. Elk and bison medallions were also great I think I liked the bison best. Mashed potatoes were out of this world yum. One of my favorite meals I had while traveling. read more

Just missed lunch service in the Dining room, so I sat in the bar area. My server J.J. was great! Very friendly! Shrimp wontons were outstanding. My fillet was cooked perfectly and melted in my mouth! I'll be back!!! read more

Jake's was the first place I stopped in Billings, Montana and I was very lucky to have found it by chance. To start off, the restaurant is like stepping back in time. The architecture and decor is very classy and antique. It feels very calm, and has great taste in music. The restrooms were exceptionally clean, although be warned, the ones I went to were not handicap accessible. (although they may have others) The food was amazing and well portioned, I highly recommend their coconut shrimp as it has exceptional taste and a good crisp texture. They don't traditionally have sweet tea, but the staff was nice enough to bring some simple syrup out with the unsweetened tea and it made for a good southern style tea! They were very helpful with that. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful, and carried on lighthearted conversation which both educated us and gave us advice for the rest of our road-trip. She was even nice enough to give us a few suggestions on what to visit and wrote it on our receipt without us having to ask. Absolutely amazing service! All in all, it's a definite top-pick in restaurants! read more

Jake’s Downtown - The impressive entryway to the restaurant - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

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What a great find. The food and ambiance is phenomenal. Both the elk and bison were absolutely perfect. Service was impeccable from the hostess to server. Shrimp wanton app was delicious as was the butter cakes. No complaints and we would definitely come back. read more

Nice atmosphere, and great waiter. Three of us ate there together on a business trip. All three of us ate the same selection: Elk Medallions over Garlic Mashed Potatoes, with a side salad. The food tasted great. No complaints about anything... well, until 2:30am that night. I woke at 2:30am and felt like I needed to vomit. My stomach hurt, and I raced to my bathroom to sit on the floor. The vomit never came, but it sure felt like it was going to. The next morning, I asked the other two guys if they slept good. Both shook their heads. One said he woke up sometime around 2am and felt like he needed to vomit. The other said he woke up around 2am and had a bad stomach ache. I guess it's possible that it wasn't from the restaurant, but I suspect all three of us got a case of food poisoning. Hence, three stars instead of 5. read more

Delicious! Filet mignon with garlic mash and a glass of Merlot and I was in heaven. The steak was soooo tender and flavorful and literally one of the best steaks I've ever had. We also enjoyed some interesting cocktails and I recommend the Limoncello Mule. Add in a salad and I was way too stuffed for dessert! Service was good, thanks, Maria. read more

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This was the star dinner of our week in MT. The service was spectacular & the ambiance was on point. Everyone raved about their meal but truth be told the salmon was delicious. read more

The food was delicious. The experience was flawless. This is fine dining without the feeling that you're talking too loud. I loved every minute of my anniversary celebration here. They went the extra mile to make it special with a complimentary glass of champagne and a congratulations with dessert. Appreciated the Bourdain quote about keeping good company for great meals on a nearby chalkboard. You know you're in good hands when they turn to Bourdain. Best Billings experience so far! read more

Jake’s Downtown - Chocolate layer cake. - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

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I took 8 people here for lunch while in town for business. Surprisingly, we had to wait 10 minutes for a table at lunch hour. A bit ridiculous...... I ordered the Cowboy burger medium well. House made MT Bourbon glaze, bacon, pepper jack cheese, and crowned with a steakhouse onion ring. Served with mayo, lettuce, tomato and pickles). It came out quite well done. How do you screw up a bloody burger in an expensive restaurant ($18 burger better be PERFECT)? It's always a zoo here around dinner hour, so I never bother to stop in when in town. This place is overrated. read more

I have only had the crab dip and it is delicious. I have been here several times and I keep trying to order something new but just can't do it. It's sooooo good. Happy hour is ok and staff has always been super friendly. One day I may try something new ha! Chill experience beautiful bar. read more

Jake’s Downtown - Happy hour - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

Jakes is never a disappointment, it's a beautiful building, great service, and consistently good menu items. read more

Jake’s Downtown - Crab & Artichoke Salad sandwich - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

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Our food was great and our waitress Kirsten was great. We had a fun lunch in Billings and the staff was the best.

An important note I thought about after posting: the women's bathroom is down a flight of stairs that could be slick for some. Whew, as I write this I'm as full as a tick and twice as happy. This was The Meal of the honeymoon. Sadly, the servers name escapes me. She is highlighted blonde wearing bronze dangle earrings, recently married. She was available without being intrusive and professionally invested in her tables. Hope she makes all the cash tips. Husband and I had the prime rib, bestie had the shrimp tacos. Please love yourself and get the shrimp wontons: they are everything you want crab ragoon to be. Trust me. Mix the mustard and the sweet/sour sauce together...you're welcome. Great prime rib, soaked mine in the French onion soup as it was a fuller broth than the jus. Just a terrific meal. May go tomorrow for a repeat. Not one to miss folks. read more

Jake’s Downtown - Prime Rib - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

In our opinion this is the only fine dining option that needs to be had in Billings. Jake is the epitome of classic steakhouse, everything from the decor, low light, servers disposition. It transports you into the mindset of refined American culinary tradition in a simpler time. Classic is the through line here, there is no need to involve novel methods and exotic ingredients when they have perfected the craft of solid cuts, simple cuts, and an intimate atmosphere. I got the buffalo bites over garlic mash potatoes and it was phenomenal, tender, gamey and well seasoned, with creamy potatoes to compliment. The mrs got the salmon with a berry drizzle, mash, and a salad. With one taste she understood why Montana Salmon is second to none. Unfortunately I have forgotten our servers name but he was as fun as he was knowledgable. He did a great job setting the tone for our dinner, guided us through the menu and wine list, and though we didn't grab any (too full) did a great job selling the desserts. A fantastic meal in a great city Jakes is the quintessential steak house. read more

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Reliable and storied downtown Billings eatery. Great steaks, solid cocktails and obliging staff. Overflow to back room saloon on crowded nights, enjoy the comfortable main dining room or survey the busy streets from the front bar. Never a disappointment! read more

Good food, good service, clean and friendly located in a convenient area and waitress was super nice and made good recommendations.

Do yourself a favor- Go to Jake's: great atmosphere, good prices, great service, and wonderful food- had the Elk and a salad- both were great! read more

Jake’s Downtown - Elk at Jake's - Steakhouses Near Me - Billings, Montana

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This place was highly recommended by multiple people, and it did not disappoint. The server was so friendly and did their job very well. The mashed potatoes are to die for! The steak and elk were cooked exactly as we asked! Although they are constantly busy, the food came out in a timely manner and all our needs were tended to quickly. We stopped by the restaurant at 4pm and asked for a reservation for around 6pm--they were able to get us in on a busy Friday night! read more