What a great evening, service, food & ambiance was perfect. Our server made great suggestions & took the time to explain & deliver what we ask for. I requested to be seated in the original grocery store section- and they made that happed! A nice touch! Thank you David -Fairhope Furniture read more

Jesses Restaurant - The Dolly Drink! What a nice touch & tribute - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Excellent food and service. I was surprised that we were told we could take home any wine left in the bottle. And they do have a large selection of wines. Hubby had a wedge salad with wonderful fresh made blue cheese dressing. He then got the Shrimp and Grits which was delicious. I ordered the scallops. The server said that it comes with three but I could get 4 or 5. That was hard to judge as I didn't know how big the scallops were but opted for the standard three. Good decision as the scallops were large. And they were cooked perfectly! The best part was the crème brûlée cornbread the scallops were served on! Rich and decadent, the bread complimented the scallops. Thankfully the dish also came with a "salad" of peppers and other things in a tart vinaigrette. It cut through the richness of the scallops and cornbread. Overall, wonderful dinner. Can't wait to return. read more

Jesses Restaurant - Shrimp and Grits* - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

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This is one of the best places we have been to in this area! Beautiful water front views, excellent service and five star food!!! It is pretty pricey but food is worth it! read more

I seldom write negative restaurant reviews, but our experience at Jesse's yesterday was sufficiently egregious that I feel compelled to share it. Several months ago, we had a very pleasant dining experience at Jesse's. Based on that experience, I decided to take my wife there for her birthday lunch. We drove more than 40 minutes each way, anticipating a quiet, elegant meal together. What we experienced was anything but. The hostess was pleasant and initially seated us at what was ostensibly one of the best tables in the restaurant. Unfortunately, it was in the bar. The music was too loud, the television was distracting, and the atmosphere was entirely inappropriate for the dining experience we had anticipated. Our server essentially ignored us, at one point standing at a station directly in front of our table with her back to us. I eventually got up and requested another table. Although the dining room was completely empty and the bar was largely unoccupied, we were once again seated in the bar. We reluctantly accepted the arrangement. The food was another disappointment. We both ordered steaks, which were acceptable, but the accompanying vegetables were another matter. The Brussels sprouts were burned, and the cheese grits looked as though they had been sitting in a greasy, lukewarm pan for hours. When we complained about the Brussels sprouts, they were replaced with asparagus, which was somewhat better but had not been properly cleaned. There were also flies in the restaurant, and both my wife and I came away with the distinct impression that the establishment was not particularly clean. Most concerning, we both felt sick to our stomachs after the meal. Neither of us felt well enough to eat dinner that evening, and I am writing this the following morning, still experiencing gastrointestinal discomfort. I cannot establish that the food caused our symptoms, but the coincidence, particularly in light of what we observed, is troubling. For this experience, we paid $170, including a generous tip. I generally tip well because I appreciate the demands placed on restaurant servers. In retrospect, however, I regret having rewarded such inattentive service. What makes this experience particularly disappointing is that we had previously enjoyed Jesse's and had every reason to expect another pleasant meal. Instead, we endured poor service, an unpleasant atmosphere, inadequately prepared food, questionable cleanliness, and lingering physical discomfort. Most importantly, what should have been a lovely birthday lunch for my wife was ruined. At this price point, excellent food, attentive service, cleanliness, and a comfortable dining environment are reasonable expectations. Jesse's failed on virtually every count. We will not be returning. read more

This establishment has two locations. Traveling from Gulf Shores, we intended to dine at the new Fort Morgan facility but mistakenly made reservations at historic Magnolia Springs. No regrets. Beautiful and well-manicured old post office/general store. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and promptly seated. Our waiter, Jonathan, recent to this restaurant but not to hospitality, knew the details of the abundant menu and was ever-attentive, showing a genuine interest in our dining experience. All of the steaks (teres major, filet, and ribeye) were well-prepared and cooked to perfect temperature. I must add that the fried green tomatoes were the best ever. Thanks for turning our "mistake" into a wonderful dining experience! read more

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The food was 5 stars. Everything we got was top notch and was worth the fairly high price. It was truly a culinary experience. I got the BBQed shrimp appetizer and the house dry aged steak and it was all wonderful. The scallops were excellent. The fried green tomato appetizer was to die for as was the crab and crawfish dip. We were full but managed to share a creme brulee because it was also good. The only thing that kept this from a 5 star review was the service. After an initial good exchange, we felt like we were forgotten. Not even water refills. Definitely on my top 20 list. read more

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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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A group went to Jesses. The food was mediocre for the high prices. But what got me most is that the server asked if we wanted bread before the meal. We said yes and she brought 3 loaves that were about 4 inches long. The bread was so dry that it was difficult to cut. Even butter didn't help it. Imagine our surprise when the checks came and they charged us for the terrible bread. They also charged for tartar sauce to go with the peel and eat shrimp and for extra salad dressing the server offered. When a person pays as much as we did for the meals small things like sauces and salad dressing should be included. Or, at best, the server should say in advance there is a charge for these things. Imagine paying $70 for a steak then they charge you extra for a little bit of sauce. This was the second and last time we will go to Jesses. read more

Wow, we were so happy to see that they are open for lunch. Looks small from outside but nice ambiance and rather large on the inWe started with blue crab and Tasso dip. Well that certainly did not disappoint. My burger was absolutely the best burger I've ever had and the fries were fried in beef tallow. My husband had the French dip with Gouda grits. Outstanding. Candace our server was very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu and made several recommendations. This is a must and only about an hour drive from Pensacola. They also have opened in Gulf Shores. read more

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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

Quaint spot to enjoy lunch or dinner. Food is always fresh and tasteful . Staff are friendly and accommodating . Highly recommend to give it a try. Magnolia springs location is my favorite read more

Jesses Restaurant - Jesse burger with Parmesan fries - Seafood Near Me - Magnolia Springs, Alabama

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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

I went to the Magnolia Springs Jesse's Restaurant with a friend and had the She Crab Lobster Bisque Soup with Rum on top , that was burned off of the top of my Soup with a torch at our table. I also had a small steak with my Surf and Turf Lunch and the steak was medium rare and perfectly cooked. This was at lunch time, so this was not as expensive as the night super menu. We both had left overs, that was packed up for us to take home. The waitress was very attentive and nice, so we gave her the maximum tip. The atmosphere/ambiance was really good and enjoyable all through our meal, so I will give Jesse's Restaurant a 10 out of 10 or Excellent. If you want really good Seafood and very tender Steak ... Jesse's is the place to go. Have fun and be safe. Patsy Walker Ronemous, RN read more

Stopped by on the way home to have a glass of wine and cocktail. Our server was Clint, totally awesome guy. The wine list is Off the Charts if you appreciate a good wine. Alexander Valley, Anderson Valley, Willamette Valley. Ridge, Alexander Valley, Peju, Napa. Probably best wine list I've ever seen. Wine on the porch and Clint our server, our 45th wedding anniversary- perfect. . Thank you so much. Highly recommend the Willamette Valley Bryn Mawr, very nice Pinot. read more

The porkchops had absolutely no flavor except the chop itself was spoiled. The conecuh gravy was tasted nothing like you would think. The airline chicken breast was ok but very small and said nothing about pasta being served with it (not good). Steaks are over priced but still good. This isnt the same Jesse's food quality that we are use to. read more

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

Jesses is an exceptional dining experience. Wonderful food, service, and ambiance. One of my most favorites!!

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

Food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful. Parker was an outstanding server. Will definitely go back.

Great food and the staff are over the top just a wonderful dinning experience with dear friends and family can't wait to come back

We have been to Jesse's on several occasions, sometimes for Dinner and sometimes for Supper. When we have a Special Occasion to celebrate, Jesse's is always our first choice. The atmosphere is so relaxing, the service is first class and the food is excellent. 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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Very disappointed in the ribeye I ordered last night. Some unique cut (?) as only 3 oz was a ribeye on one side, the large center area a tough gristly, fatty uneatable area, and the remaining 3 oz opposite edge was tough and chewy like a sirloin. Everyone else had the filet and they were fine. The salads were great, the wine by the glass selection outstanding and the before dinner drinks were good. The server was excellent! I could have said something but that would have changed the table fungshway and upset the wife, but the restaurant had to know what they were sending out to the tables that night. IF we go back I won't order the ribeye (: read more

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

Lovely restaurant, has a wonderful atmosphere with great staff and delicious food! Great birthday celebration!

This is one fine dinning experience in a beautiful area. Great food. Excellent wait staff and excellent food. Gets you out of the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores congestion and to a very nice quiet place. We save it for special occasions. 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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Haven't been there in over a year. Went for lunch, had a beef tip and pasta dish. Tough meat in cream type sauce with pasta. Sour taste, could hardly eat any of it. Certainly not the Jesses food i remember from a few years ago. Never again. read more

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

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As advertised, Jessie"s is a casual, top shelf dining establishment. From the atmosphere, service and quality of food. If you are looking for a Great , "special occasion " place or just fine dining without the tux, it is well worth the twenty mile drive from ,Pensacola or anywhere else for that matter for a wonderful dining experience. Will be making that trip more often. read more

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

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

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

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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Great experience! We had a large party with a reservation and our table was ready for us. The views are amazing as well specifically with the sunset. We got a couple appetizers, the standout was the calamari for me, it had a nice Asian sweet sauce. My entree was the ribeye which was cooked a little over my medium rare request but honestly it was still so good I didn't care. Highly recommend this place! read more