Where to begin, my wife found it while looking for a place to eat. Before a show we had tickets for Thursday. Good reviews so we decided to try it. Best decision we made in a long time. Service was perfect . The food came out timely. And they insured its what you ordered. My steak was over cooked. No mess no fuss. Corrected on the spot. Manager delivered the replacement. Perfect. Perfect perfect. At the end he comped us desert. Not asked for, not expected. I'm sold This will be a regular dinning experience for us. Great atmosphere, excellent staff. Attentive but not pusshy. And food to die for. If you've never tried them your missing a gem. Not inexpensive by any means. But worth the drive time and money. If this sounds like I love the place. Guilty as charged. read more

First off, super cool building and the story behind it. Feels like we were stepping back in time. We were a group of 10 and were seated at a large table in the back. We started with appetizers of Jesse's BBQ Shrimp and Fried Green Tomatoes. I had the House Cut Ribeye, Medium Rare topped with Bone Marrow Butter, along with Gouda Grits and Sautéed Green Beans. My wife had the Pan Seared Red Fish. Both were excellent. Several at our table had the Shrimp & Grits topped with a Crab Cake. They said it was wonderful and it definitely looked great. For drinks I started with the Old Fashioned and finished with the Smokey Chocolate Old Fashioned. Both were very good. Our waiter provided excellent service and explained the history of the building, which was a plus. read more

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Thank you Candice for a wonderful first visit to Jesse's! So many apps to choose from but started w/creole oysters. Good & cheesey but could be a bit too spicy for some. We both had ribeye's ... after all, per Candice, they are known for their steaks! Didn't disappoint. We will be back - such a quaint restaurant & location (Magnolia Springs, AL). Thank you! read more

Stopped by for lunch after wanting to for a long time and was not disappointed! I had the Taco Special which consisted of 3 short rib tacos with corn salsa. They were amazing. I thought they were a little small but had huge flavor to make up for it. Service was also great. Will be back. read more

Jesses Restaurant - Short Rib Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

The food is absolutely delicious across the board! The service is fantastic and spot on! The ambiance is absolutely wonderful! This is definitely an absolute must visit! read more

Delicious! Traveling here and found Jesse's on Yelp. Did not disappoint. We arrived around 3PM and learned we were in between services. Even with a limited menu, we were more than pleased. In tapas style, we shared Jesse's Style BBQ shrimp, baked brie, and the crab and tasso dip (served with cheddar drop biscuits). DELICIOUS and more than enough food. The key lime pie was just like we like it - tart with a little sweet and a delicous crust. We got an extra slice to take back to our hotel room. Bea, our server, was congenial and helpful in her recommendations. We'll be back! read more

Great vibe and menu. Been multiple times and never disappointed. Steaks are my favorite

We passed by as we went through Fairhope to Gulf Shores and there in almost the middle of nowhere you're forced by a speed bump to slow down is Jesse's. We decided to look it up and it had great reviews and so we decided let's try dinner there and this was a great choice. Walking in we did not need a reservation but this is the type of establishment you would want one at very quaint outside, very elegant inside. Well let's get to it... the food, the food!! We started with the Lollipop Chicken and what an appetizer, perfect size and so yummy! I ordered the Rib Eye dry aged in house and I cannot say enough about this steak it was perfect and well worth the $68.00 I paid. My wife got the Filet and it was melt in the mouth good! Our waitress Julia or Julianne (I am getting old) was amazing and was a professional. I would travel as far as needed to come back to Jesse's read more

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We had been to Jesse's on the Bay in Gulf Shores for a sunset anniversary meal on the back deck overlooking the bay and discovered that the food was as memorable as the view, so we jumped at the chance to visit the original Jesse's in Magnolia Springs who live nearby and sing its praises. They are not wrong! The atmosphere, an old house with numerous rooms and quaint historical components like the former post office mailboxes along one wall, is cozy and inviting. The service was first class - attentive and responsive, informative, yet unassuming in a way. And the food? Outstanding! We had two different salads - burrata and Baldwin Baby Green - both of which were full of fresh ingredients that were great flavor/texture combinations. For entrees, we had the pan seared redfish entree on brisket and fingerling potatoes with tasty but not overbearing sauce...and the Waygu tenderloin special, which was one of the best steaks I've ever eaten! Ordered it medium rare and every bite basically melted in my mouth! For dessert, our wives had the triple chocolate pie that put big smiles on their faces while we opted for the key lime pie that was zesty and perfect texture. it's hard to beat Jesse's for a great meal and pleasant experience when you're visiting Point Clear or the Magnolia Springs area! read more

Service was good. Our waitperson was Tycie and she was the best part of dinner. She told us that steaks from Jesse's were on a top 25 list in the country. Not even on top 10 steaks I've had. My medium rare was closer to a med well, which was ok, but it was dry. I paid an extra $16 for one (also overcooked) scallop that had a really funky taste. I wouldn't go back. The dessert was really good, though. Key lime pie. The ambience was not what I expected. We had a 2-person reservation made well in advance and they seated a 12-person party with multiple children right next to us. So it was a family-style seating arrangement with family-style cooked average steak. read more

Jesses Restaurant - Key lime pie with blueberry topping. Yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Wonderful meal at Jesse's Restaurant Our server Parker was great and attentive Thank you for a memorable experience Thanksgiving 2025! read more

Jesses Restaurant - Thanksgiving dinner was fantastic - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

We had lunch no waiting . We had the crab dip as appetizer and I had the brisket sandwich like a French dip with Au juice . My Husband had the burger. We split the tiramisu read more

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Phenomenal meal and service! Steaks are legit and delicious. I had the skirt steak and risotto and it was fantastic. Sat alone at the bar and was very well taken care of. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Jesses Restaurant - Skirt Steak and Risotto - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

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First visit I could barely give it three stars but friends wanted to try it again and second visit much better. First time it took forever to get meals. Like over an hour. We were outside and roof had rain leaking through and dripping on our table. Server forgot to bring a drink and also one of the dinners was missing so while we politely waited for the last plate to be delivered our food was getting cold. They had to make the entire plate over as they said it went missing. So we ate and the last person got started when we nearly finished. Staff is very nice For the huge dinner bill this experience was very poor and I never would have went back. The food was very good. Second visit was much better all the way around. Wagyu beef was first time Scallops was second time. Both were excellent read more

December 2024; quaint and comforting resturant, nestled under an oak tree with lots of plants and green space. The ambiance is comforting and feels like returning home to enjoy your moms for a home cooked meals. The meals are delicious and flavorful! Highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

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I have been going to Jesses for over 14 years. I like the location and the ambiance. Unfortunately after two successive visits I found serious faults in the food. Some of the side dishes like corn spatzle was so over salted that I couldn't eat it. My Atlantic Scallops unfortunately tasted like ammonia, a sign of old fish. The boutique oysters were excellent and the martini but when I spend more than $250 for a dinner for two I expect better. Sorry I'll be eating at Big Fish. read more

Great steaks, baked oysters were outstanding. Service was excellent. A great casual fine dining experience. read more

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This is a restaurant worth the drive! Cute little place looks like a house but inside is much bigger than we thought and great atmosphere! We went for special occasion but will be back for a normal weekend visit soon! Great food! read more

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The restaurant is lovely with outdoor and indoor seating. The service was excellent even though she was new to the job. Our food was delicious. The brisket sandwich (which was a wonderful version of a Philly Steak sandwich) was the best I've ever had. My husband's stuffed flounder was very enjoyable. I had lemon tiramisu for dessert and my husband had Key Lime Pie. Both were amazing! We highly recommend Jesse's. They also have a restaurant called Jesse's On the Bay. Both restaurants dry age their beef. We've eaten there as well. It is also amazing! read more

Food is amazing!!!! The freshest selections. My husband and I have dined at both locations food is always amazing at both. The Brie is unbelievable so satisfying and enough to share for the entire table. I had the aged swordfish diner it was so incredible, fresh,delicious and my husband's had the aged Ribeye it was so juicy and you can really tell the grade of beef is without doubt higher than any other Steak house near us. Over all can't say enough great things about the entire experience!! read more

Limoncello Tiramisu just wow! The steak and the dinner was awesome also. Adorable restaurant, very good service. Nice ambiance. read more

Amazing experience for me and my boyfriend at Jesse's! It was my first time ever for my birthday and it exceeded all expectations. Besides some rude guests seated next to us, it was 10/10. Our waiter, Connor, was amazing and made the experience top notch. One of the best servers I have ever had. I cannot wait to go back! read more

Jesses Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Beautiful restaurant in an even more beautiful setting. The food and service were outstanding. After 50 years of ordering shrimp and grits, theirs is arguably the best I've ever had.I plan on coming back for seconds soon. read more

Wonderful meal and atmosphere! My husband got the aged ribeye, but my filet was better, so paying more for an aged steak wasn't worth it, but we would go back. read more

Would I recommend this restaurant? Absolutely! Great staff excellent food in service. Attentive waitstaff. They have the most unbelievably delicious fried green tomatoes. A southern thing that needs to be tried by any of the Epicurious! read more

I know this is a fantastic place. Geat reputation and ambiance. My wife and I celebrated our anniversary there last night and had high expectations. To be honest, it was not a great experience from a food and table service (long waits) perspective, but from an overall customer service perspective , on a scale of 1 - 5, it was a 7. They had a bad night with service due to it being busy and they were behind, unfortunately. Additionally, while my wife's filet was excellent, my Dry aged ribeye was not up to their standards by far. They went above and beyond trying to make it right, from offering to cook a new steak to comping the steak I had. Their Manger, Clayton, took me from a place of not going back to now I will absolutely go back!!! Clayton is a superstar. I know Jessie's is also a superstar of a restaurant, and now because of Clayton, I'll be back and actually find out!!!!!! read more

What a fantastic find. Stopped for lunch and was glad we had after our meal. For more than 10 years I had rated the shrimp and grits in a restaurant in Charleston SC as the best ever. Jesse's is my new number 1. Service and ambiance were great and desert left me wanting more. I highly recommend Jesse's and plan on returning soon. read more

My husband, Spanish male exchange student, and I stopped by on a whim on Christmas Eve afternoon. We were promptly seated and taken care of so very well! We started with the BBQ shrimp appetizer which was so garlicky, spicy, and perfectly balanced. My husband and I then both had steaks (filet and ribeye) and our FES enjoyed the Jesse's cheeseburger. We also brought home a full Caesar salad to enjoy with our lasagna dinner at our vacation home. While the food was $$$$$, it was worth it for the meticulous service alone! read more

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A great place when you come to the coast to celebrate a birthday or anniversary! I would suggest to make a reservation during dining times! The menu changes at times, and I've never had a bad experience. The tacos, oysters, salads and fried green tomatoes are sooooo good! I went during Mardi Gras last year and their themed old fashions and cocktails were really good! I'm so glad there is one in Ft Morgan now! There is a bar casual type setting under the restaurant dining area and very nice! read more

Everything is perfection. My favorite restaurant. Love the ambience, the food is incredible and great service. I can't wait to go again. Make reservations if you can. read more

Just passing through the little burg of Magnolia Springs and we decided to try this out of the way restaurant. It was great! A great selection on the menu, but being lunch, we picked the BBQ Bourbon burger. It's a big piece of meat and seasoned to perfection. Parmesan cheese fries accompanied the burger. It was so good, we sprung for dessert....a tasty cheesecake. We waddled out completely satisfied and already making plans to return on our next trip through Magnolia Springs. read more

Came here on a visit for my mom's birthday. Everything was great from the salads to the desserts. They are best known for the steak, and it is truly delicious. Shout out to Dalton who was extremely friendly and made our dinner an exceptional experience. We ordered the divers scallops, brussel sprout and parsnip soup (one of their specials), turnip the beet salad, and filet mignon. The filet was hands down the best entree, but the scallops were also cooked perfectly. Don't forget to try one of their cocktails. We had the rosemary martinis and peanut butter old fashioned. Both were so good, especially, and maybe even surprisingly, the peanut butter old fashion. It was so tasty with a delicious peanut butter finish. Yum! Finally, we received a complementary bread pudding for my mom to celebrate her bday! They also had a chocolate cheesecake which sounded amazing but we were stuffed. Will most likely stop by here again on my visit to try the lunch (and probably desserts too) Definitely recommend! read more

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Food was amazing, service exceptional... dog friendly patio... well worth your time to enjoy the charm of this little town of Magnolia Springs! read more

Jesses Restaurant - Asher's Fried Chicken sandwich and sweet potatoe fries - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

A marvelous restaurant within easy walking distance to the Magnolia Springs Bed and Breakfast where we were staying. We went early and were seated on an attractive covered screened porch. Wait staff were keen to please and essentially operated as a 3person team for the whole area. So service was always prompt as the drinks and meals progressed. Lots of great menu choices where I had the red fish which was prepared marvelously! Definitely worth a drive if you're in central west Alabama. read more

Off the beaten path, the picturesque tiny town of Magnolia Springs offers an amazing dining experience. After a reservation mixup, my curiosity was piqued by owner Steve Coltharp's attention to detail so I made it a point to return. In five days of sampling Southern Alabama's food and hospitality for the first time, three were off the charts; Mr. David's breakfast at Magnolia Springs B&B; and the other outstanding meals were at Jesse's- one at sunset over the water at the location in Fort Morgan and my favorite, at the original Jesse's in Magnolia Springs, where I sampled lunch and then retuned for dinner. Jesse's staff all spent time making me feel welcome, and, if you are interested, (I was) happy to share history, local points of interest and make informed menu recommendations. I was focused on trying Southern local specialties and all of these items arrived beautifully presented and scrumptious; a rosemary martini, fried green tomatoes, Bbq shrimp, a fresh blue fin tuna special and shrimp and grits. The sampled desserts were butternut squash crème brûlée and a limoncello tiramisu which, like all aspects of dining at Jesse's, were delightfully surprising and exceeded expectations!. read more

As always, our lunch with you was great! Bright and sunny, outstanding service, really good chef's shrimp tacos! Perfect light lunch with room for a lovely lemony dessert. Dining at Jesse's is a favorite benefit in Lower Alabama living. read more

10 stars, Diamond in the ruff, hidden Gem. Food was plentiful and excellent. Service was over the top. Hot Brown, Turkey was very good. Lots of white cheese if you are into that Creole chicken over pasta was excellent. Great craft beer choices, including their own. This is hands down if at The Grand, an easy ride must go. One minor item. Their shrimp appetizer in Creole sauce was excellent. But include 2 slices of bread. Don't charge 50 cents extra. read more

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We go to the restuarant a couple times a month! It's absolutely our favorite in the Fairhope area. The food is always spectacular!

Very friendly staff. Waiter was attentive and knowledgeable about the entries. The food was excellent and after one bite of his burger said, " We will be coming back here!" Wonderful experience. read more

I wish I could leave a good review, but I cannot. We are long time patrons of Jesse's for 11 years. We have been coming to it at least 7 times a year during that time. We have observed a noticeable decline in their food since their focus became centered on Jesse's on the Bay. The food has been OK since the Bay restaurant opened, but nothing like before and each visit another decline. Last night I had the Hog Snapper special and it was so over sauced its flavor was overwhelmed. And 2 other people in our party felt similarly regarding their entrees. So 3 out of 4 left with the same feeling that Jesse's is a mere shadow of its former self. I don't know if the bay location has the same issues. But if it does Jesse's may be able to get away with lesser quality in Gulf Shores which is mostly transient tourists. But in Magnolia Springs and the surrounding area it is a much larger local contingent with a memory of what it used to be and could be again with appropriate focus. And we are a foodie area with higher expectations at their price point than currently being delivered. I hope to see you up your game again in Magnolia Springs. read more