It's not always easy anymore finding a good restaurant serving a varied menu at reasonable prices. Seems like most places cater to specific tastes: Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, etc. But JP's is the exception. It's cozy and generally quiet (despite the big breakfast and lunch crowds), with plenty of good food in every category. Service is always splendid, with a friendly, helpful staff. And it's open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, which is another exception and helps a lot, too. The breakfast and lunch items are particularly good, with practically any kind of breakfast food or lunch sandwich you can name. The only drawback is the dinner menu, which is somewhat limited. I suspect this is of necessity, with breakfast and lunch crowds being much bigger, what with work nearby from the county and such. Nevertheless, everything on the menu is cooked to perfection, so try the dinners, too, and you won't be disappointed. read more

A Solid and Generous 4+ Star Breakfast and Lunch Experience. Gayle and I came here yesterday after arriving in the Bay Area from our home in Genoa Nevada. It was about 11:30 when we walked in and snagged one of the few available seats left. Service was prompt and friendly, and the place buzzed with happy energy. As the breakfast menu went until 2PM, I went for bacon and eggs (poached) with toast, hashbrowns, and orange juice. Gayle ordered a tuna melt off the Lunch side. It was all a log of food and in hindsight, both of us should have exchanged the potatoes for fresh fruit. Both of us also ordered coffee, with both of us agreeing that it was fresh and very good. We also enjoyed the diner ambiance which we though suited JP's very well. read more

This is a nice warm, friendly atmosphere restaurant. It's clean well kept and feels good to be here.. there's a lot of local people in here and single people eating, which says a lot. However, being a seasoned individual eating at thousands of different restaurants. Id like to bring attention to some issues that i came across. The coffee is not very good. It's extremely watered down and has no flavour except that of maybe water with coffee flavoring. There are no options for lactose intolerant customers such as oat milk or almond milk. (You can pick it up for a dollar at the dollar store in cartons for those rare moments when someone request those so it's not a big money issue.) There was no water served. I would've liked some water to wash down the food. Oh wait I have coffee. I guess it's the same thing lol. The avocado was not ripe so it had that weird citrusy taste to it so I was not able to eat it. The mushrooms were black and dark in color. I know they do turn colour when you cook them...I'm very sensitive to eating mushrooms since I was poisoning once by mushrooms at Denny's. Other than the coffee, no water and raw avocado everything was relatively good. What You'd expect a diner. read more

Went to JP's Bistro after the movies, which is in Martinez. It is a very nice place, that serve breakfast and lunch, also have a small dinner menu on days they close at 9pm. Had their breakfast, I got a hamburger patty with eggs and my gf got Canadian bacon with eggs. The Canadian bacon was nice thick and tasty. The service was excellent friendly, attentive, and food came out fast. It has booths and tables, the lighting not too bright. I want to try their other things on the menu like their prime rib and their lunch menu. If you're looking for another breakfast spot or even takeout in Martinez, JP's Bistro is a place to go. read more

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Early dinner and we ordered the classic club sandwich, the Reuben sandwich, and the chef's salad. All were good and came out of the kitchen pretty fast. Sweet potato fries or onion rings as alternatives to regular fries is nice! read more

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Breakfast on point. Chicken fried steak was very good. Service still great. Servers are nice and quick. Coffee still weak. read more

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We ordered take out for the first time last week. Menu is great, something for everyone. The in restaurant vibe is very cool, seems like a local hang out, chill vibes. We had the zucchini twist (yum, I'm a sucker for fried zucchini!) Patty melt, rueben were good. Had clam chowder as our side and it was good (a little thick, I topped mine with tabasco to give it a kick). The food was decent, not over the top and worth going back to again! read more

If you're looking for a good food spot to grab lunch with colleagues and friends, go to JP's Bistro. Cozy and casual, JP's Bistro offers a variety of items on their menu from egg scrambles to breakfast burritos to sandwiches. I went to JP's to grab lunch with a colleague while we were passing through the area for work. The lunch hour was warm and inviting. The restaurant was full of workers like us passing through to grab a bite to eat. At the tables, family and friends sat, catching up with each other over plates piled high with sandwiches and fries. The servers greeted us, and my colleague and I were quickly seated. We were served glasses of water. After looking over the menu, I ordered a crispy fried chicken sandwich with a side of fries. It wasn't long before the food came out, and did it look good! The sandwich sat on the left; a generous piece of fried chicken rested on a layer of sliced pickles and mayonnaise, all between two fluffy buns. The fries had been piled onto the right side of the plate. It was a boldly simple presentation. I picked up the sandwich and immediately put it back down. The chicken was still piping hot from the fryer, and the heat scalded my fingertips. I started on the fries instead. Warm and comforting, each fry was a couple of delightful bites of crispy goldenness and starchy potato. When the fried chicken sandwich had cooled just enough, I took a bite. Delicious! Fluffy bread, crispy batter and juicy chicken filled my mouth with a tender yet satisfying crunch. The pickles brought a bit of balance and tang with them, and the creamy mayonnaise and sweet buns rounded everything out. I would have stayed longer, but we ended up taking the rest of our lunches to go since we were short on time. I was glad for the to-go boxes. They were spacious enough for my lunch; I piled the rest of my lunch into a box with ease. My time at JP's was an enjoyable one. If I'm working in the area in the near future, JP's Bistro would surely be one of the places I'd recommend to my colleagues to grab lunch. read more

JP’s Bistro - Crispy fried chicken sandwich, side of fries - American Near Me - Martinez, California

Tonight we headed to JP's Bistro for dinner - hungry and no time to cook. Well, this was FABULOUS, in all areas - food was delicious, service staff was attentive, prompt and just good folks, plus the atmosphere was welcoming and casual. Just what we needed! The service was lovely, we were asked about beverages and if we wanted water. As my beverage of choice, that's what I had. We were asked if we wanted refills as well. Quick service for hungry diners, and all was good! I ordered the shrimp tacos and they were SPECTACULAR!!! There was plenty of scrumptious filling - lots of perfectly cooked shrimp, plump and sweet, tender black beans, fresh tender lettuce, a bit of green cabbage, tasty pico de gallo with beautiful red and tasty tomatoes, and a touch of slightly spicy Mexican sauce. The taco shells were soft and warm, FILLED with this satisfying shrimp filling; they were a foodie delight! And the rice - I know, it's rice. BUT, this rice was the most amazing and perfectly cooked rice ever! Sincerely, I could have eaten way too much, had the shrimp tacos not been calling me. The rice was absolutely PERFECT! Just the right moisture; soft enough, but kept the rice structure, and the parsley added the absolute best color and flavor. No kidding - this is rice worth coming to PJ's for! My husband order the pork chops. We could not believe the plate! It was holding a mound of impeccable mashed potatoes topped with faultless brown gravy - just enough, and not swimming in it either! The most fresh and green broccolini was adequately abundant - not an after-thought at all! (Love those veggies too!) And of course, the PORK CHOPS - plural, as in two big chops! Excellent grilling produced tender and well cooked meat with a flavor beyond compare! A little bit of fruity sauce added just the best flavor to the pork, and was not detracting at all! My husband raved about the whole dinner - appearance, presentation, taste, flavors... everything was just the BEST! And of course, dessert! He ordered coffee cake - and the waitress asked if he wanted butter on it. Sure - that was new to me, and... OMGoodness - out came a huge piece of the most beautifully baked cake, with a golden brown crumb, and a soft-crumb topping as the "coffee cake crumb" stood tall and inviting. The butter melted down and into the warm cake.... it was pure crumb cake paradise! Looked so inviting, smelled great and tasted divine! The perfect ending to a fabulous dinner! Thank you PJ's Bistro! We WILL be back! read more

It's weird what you notice sometimes -- this place has the best fruit bowl. It's an actual variety of fruit and it's all very fresh. It costs fifty cents more than most places, but it's 100% worth it. I go here for breakfast a lot. All the food is good and the staff and management are both friendly and attentive. It's got a very local vibe and if you want to see pictures of the old Martinez train station or Marilyn Monroe with her Martinez born husband Joe DiMaggio you'll be pleasantly surprised. It's easy to navigate and the music is a kind of unique mix of 80s and classic rock/pop if you like that. read more

So good! Great food and flavors! Fish tacos are amazing with crunch from veggies and a bit of kick. The ultimate skillet was hot and filling. And so glad we had the cheezy bacon fries. The bacon and cheese made it a standout. Service is always good. Many locals and workers stop by. Friendly vibe. read more

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Cute little spot in the Muir Station shopping center with delicious food, fun atmosphere and attentive service. We stopped in for brunch and I enjoyed California Eggs Benedict and my table mate had the Pancake combo which was filling. Want to go back for lunch or dinner. read more

The inside is interesting. I started this review a little while back, but seem to recall a train station type of feel to this restaurant. The service was alright. The servers were very busy with customers. I know I got the waffle because I love them, but it seemed heavy, dense, and doughy. I, unfortunately, do not remember what my husband or child had but they seemed to enjoy it enough. read more

So glad we've discovered JP's Bistro. Breakfast is their specialty but there are some really good non-breakfast items on the menu as well. Highly recommend their soup, sandwiches and sides. We find the servings generous enough that I usually split a meal with my spouse. It's a great way to eat out for lunch and not get indigestion from laying down $50+ for lunch. We take-out a lot and the staff is always warm, smiling and remembers us. Nothing over-the-top here just regular folks serving good food to good neighbors. Check 'em out in Martinez! read more

JP’s Bistro - Entrance next door to Nob Hill Foods in Martinez - American Near Me - Martinez, California

WELL! I am absolutely obsessed with this family diner. My boyfriend lives within walking distance from this place, and I have now eaten there at all times of the day--breakfast, lunch, dinner, you name it, I've been there for it. Breakfast: They never scoff at a customization here and there. I get my hashbrowns extra crispy and an omelette customized to my heart's content. No judgment, just breakfast. Lunch & Dinner: The menu is straight to the point with no nonsense which is exactly what you want from a diner. But okay, listen: Prime rib Fridays and Saturdays are just the best. They serve you a pretty thick cut of prime rib, accompanied by a mashed or baked potato (I opt for mashed potatoes loaded with bacon and cheese because I'm not a monster), and a nice, hefty pile of steamed broccoli and carrots. I have had this plate three times. In this time, I have never chewed on an odd piece of gristle, eaten a bite overcooked beyond my selected preference, or had a veggie that was not perfectly al dente. I can confirm that I have done happy dances, eaten my whole plate clean, and have been legitimately bummed out when they run out for the day! They have ribeye too, so we opt for that when we get there too late and the prime rib is gone. Service: Warm and cheery, and represents a type of down-home service going extinct in many neighborhoods. They're quite attentive even during their busy times. Sometimes, some kids hang out on the weekends and are always SO excited to wipe down a table, show you to your seat, or bring you water. The excitement of the kids hanging out in the diner really brings that American Pie energy to your experience. I love munching and quietly watching the kids play and try to get their hustle on. It's adorable. The Vibe: Interesting setup, one side of the diner is dedicated to railway elements, and the other side is going for an old golden Hollywood feel with a fixation on Marilyn Monroe, which my boyfriend and I believe is maybe a nod to DiMaggio? Oh, and MIMOSAS! They have mimosas at all times of the day! I love this place. Like--I love them. LOL. read more

Hey there Party People, I have to say I've never been a fan of take out for obvious reasons. Jp's Bistro has changed my mind the food was still warm when we got it home and the fries and onion rings weren't soggy. I ham the Ham Melt. It was not greasy and just super tasty. I am an onion ring snob so it takes allot to impress me. These onion rings were still firm and crunchy considering then were take out....the flavor was spot on as well. Hubby got the Tuna melt and gave it a 4 out of 5 stars. Thought the fries were good. My Friend Got the Salmon Salad. She loved it and the Salmon was blackened to perfection with fresh made guacamole on top. Will definitely hit this place again next time eating at the restaurant but I know I can always take it home and it will still be amazing. Be kind to one another read more

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Amazing family owned business. The service is always the best and you can tell that the staff genuinely care about the customers. The food is also very good, the portion sizes are really big and packed with flavor. Don't get started on the fried twisted zucchini, it was so good and crispy. Definitely will be back to keep trying more and more of the menu. read more

JP’s Bistro - Fried Twisted Zucchini - American Near Me - Martinez, California

JP's is a hidden gem. The owner, Pablo, is incredibly nice and the food they dish out is top notch. The zucchini and corn appetizers were great. Don't sleep on their chicken sandwich. It was so fresh, tender and the slaw complimented it perfectly. We also ordered the JP burger which was excellent. Can't wait to try their breakfast. Pablo and his team should be very proud of this restaurant. 5/5! read more

JP’s Bistro - Corn Ribs - American Near Me - Martinez, California

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Came to eat dinner this week in the evening, very empty, quiet and clean . Server was nice and attentive. Got the chicken sandwich, was good and very flavorful. Boyfriend got french dip, he said it was okay but he did eat it all hahah so I'm assuming it was good. Wish there was alittle more on the menu, prices seem alittle higher than I would like. I can go to major chain for the same price. read more

First time going. Many recommended it so had to try. My bf got the crispy chicken sandwich which was huge. I got salmon plate. The service was great. I liked the vibe inside. Only reasons it gets 3 stars are as follows: my veggies and mashed potatoes both were not hot. My veggies were not even luke warm. COLD. My potatoes were like Luke warm which I didn't like. My bfs fries were not warm either . ONLY THING REALLY HOT WAS THE CHICKEN SANDWICH. My salmon was warm but not steaming. It was busy not sure why the issues with all the sides. Also my salmon was just ok. It smelled very fishy and tasted more fishy than I usually like. I have had salmon on many places in the area that did not have a strong fishy smell and taste. So gave a 3. If the sides were warm I probably would upped to 4 but it disappointed me going first time. I had high expectations. Will go back and try something else. read more

JP’s Bistro - American Near Me - Martinez, California

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Great food awesome service!!! Lots of options and variety for breakfast and lunch !!! read more

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Cozy casual place with lots of booths, good service, good prices, nice variety of dishes, breakfast, lunch and dinner, food well prepared - what's not to love? We went for a weekday breakfast and it was packed. We both enjoyed our breakfasts! read more

JP’s Bistro - Vegetarian skillet - American Near Me - Martinez, California

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Super cute neighborhood spot my family & i dined at while I moved into my new apartment. I had a burger and DAMN it was good. It was that kind of gooooood greasy comfort burger you need every once in awhile and our waitress was super attentive. i'll be back for more (once my new years diet ends) lol read more

Found this place before our movie across the street ! Zucchini was amazing! Yummy .Tuna sand awesome and huge! Onion rings yumm perfection ! Service was very welcoming,a smile and greeting at the door seated right away. Ambiance was fine , comfy and not loud! We Will be Back!!! read more

JP’s Bistro - Local wine ! - American Near Me - Martinez, California

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Went for lunch during the week and didn't need a reservation. Great food at decent prices.

The quality of the food reminded me of the old day diners that served good size portions of great down-home food. Quality was excellent and the service was outstanding. Prices very reasonable and a pleasant surprise. read more

They have a 3% up charge for credit card payments. Make sure you're not being charged the 3% fee if you pay cash, they're bad about it and rude if you ask. Their bathroom stinks!!!! It smells like chemical sewage. I got a headache and was nauseated for hours after leaving the restaurant. On top of that, their food was so bland. Hash browns and coffee were the only decent thing but that's about it. Seriously you're better off going to IHOP down the road or the tried and true Copper Skillet in downtown. Total thumbs down!!! read more

This is the quintessential hometown diner. The good and pricing are fantastic, the staff is engaging and friendly. Try their breakfast: fluffy pancakes and amazing corned beef hash. So worth a visit! read more

This is such an unassuming place but the service and food are great. It started off very quiet but quickly filled up but it was never too noisy. We were seeing a movie across the street and came in for a quick dinner. Hubby had the western burger & onion rings and I ordered the fried chicken sandwich with fries. For an appetizer we ordered the not to be missed fried zucchini and oh my word was it delicious. In fact we both wished we hadn't ordered fries or onion rings. My sandwich was moist and crispy. I really enjoyed it. Hubby's burger was vey tasty. My fries were great and I got to try an onion ring and it was very good. We definitely want to come back and do breakfast as it's highly recommended. Great spot! read more

Service here is exceptional! First time here. The servers chat with almost all the customers. It seems like family. Our server said about half of their customers are regulars. The owner came out to refill coffees and talk with all the customers; she was very kind. It's a very friendly casual environment. As far as food, honestly to me it was ok. I had the CA eggs Benedict. I couldn't really taste the hollandaise. Also the hash browns were mostly soft and only small amount fried. I prefer more flavor and texture. Hubby got the Sante Fe. He liked it. We'd like to return someday and I'll try something else. The friendly environment really makes a difference and makes us want to come back. read more

Came in for the prime rib special on a Friday (available Friday & Saturdays only). The prime rib was pretty large cut and was cooked as I had asked but I felt like it was a little under flavored. Prime rib doesn't have a strong flavor to begin with but the better ones that I have had had either good au jus and a nice salty crust around the edges of the prime rib. This one had a good crust but once you got past that, I felt it lacked the flavor. Even with horseradish I felt it was lacking flavor. The toast was good and so was the mashed potatoes. I just wished I liked the prime rib more. My wife got their pot roast which I had never tried before but I tried hers and it was really good. Great flavor and big chunks of meat. She also really liked their fried zucchini and wants to go back for that. The restaurant appears to be run by a family and have a lot of locals dine there. The owners seem very friendly and very close with some of their frequent diners which is great. I will continue to support local restaurants with great service. We will definitely be back to try different items on the menu read more

JP’s Bistro - prime rib special on fri & sat only - American Near Me - Martinez, California

Food was enough, fresh and delicious for the price.On a Sunday, it was not hard to get seated. I appreciate that the staff checked on us 4 times to make sure we were ok. Our coffee was refilled and hot. That is service! They listened to our request to have our hash browns browned and crispy. Perfect breakfast and brunch location. You cannot go wrong with choosing this place. read more

JP’s Bistro - JP's Eggs Benedict. - American Near Me - Martinez, California

Came here for a late breakfast; the place was bustling, lots of folks, nice neighborhood feel to it. We were seated right away, they were a bit blown out & the waitress let us know she'd be back to take our order & she was. Had the typical American breakfast with bacon, eggs & hash browns; hubby had the huevos rancheros & lastly we split a waffle with strawberries on top. Really like that they offer a mini version, so you can get 1 egg versus having to get 2. Typical dinner food done well. We will be back. read more

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Hidden Gem. Prime rib on Friday and Saturday. They do serve basic alcohol beverages. Great breakfast, burgers, sandwiches. They have a great kids menu and comfortable table seating. The portions are huge and delicious. I got the fried chicken burger, and the coleslaw was fresh and crunchy. The fried chicken was delicious! I do recommend coming here for a casual style restaurant with good food and great service. read more

My wife and I ordered a turkey club sandwich to share. Halfway into the meal my wife started gagging. She tried to get to the bathroom but it was occupied. She went back to our car where I found her throwing up. She told me there was a hairball in her food. Like a clump of hair. I've always had good food there, but after this, we will never go there again. read more

Really friendly staff, really great food!! And reasonable cost, I'll keep bringing the Family :)

We liked this place until we didn't. Ordered a buffalo chicken wrap and salmon tacos. I'm not sure why the salmon tacos were so good two weeks ago and then so absolutely bad now, as they decided to use smoked salmon and then pan-cook it. I'm not sure if the chefs know but smoking is the cooking process, so cooking it again makes it basically cardboard. Jps is located next to safeway and it's safe to say that they grabbed bagged lettuce mix, Ready-Pak, and put it in the wrap. It was basically all I could taste, unfortunately. Can't say we'll go back soon, but their pancakes are worth it. read more

JP’s Bistro - Ready-pak lettuce mix in a wrap. - American Near Me - Martinez, California

I've had breakfast and lunch items from here on multiple occasions. I always call in my order and get it to go. They are very nice and prepare the food quickly. The food is good and not too expensive. read more

JPs is awesome! My mom loves the Patty Melt and the chicken fried chicken is unreal. Angelica always gives top notch service too

So disappointed... I had read rave reviews for JP's in a FB food group I'm part of so I went with high expectations. My friend and I went for lunch. We shared an order of the Twisted Potatoes, which were described as like chips on a skewer. The twist was there, but they were not crisp, were greasy and had no seasoning. Not even a side of ranch dressing helped. My friend has a BLT with fries and I ordered the crispy chicken sandwich with onion rings. Both of our orders came with fries. Our waitress had to put in a second order for my onion rings, so while I was waiting I tried a fry. Just as with the twisted potatoes, the fries were not crisp, were greasy and had no seasoning at all. My chicken sandwich was made up of two chicken tenders vs a nice single piece of chicken. They were on the dry side and again no seasoning, and my bun was soggy. When the onions rings arrived, they were also greasy and unseasoned. My guess, the fry oil was just not heated properly which is why everything was greasy, but the lack of seasoning?? The staff was friendly and they did take the twisted potatoes off our ticket and offered other things on the menu to replace my meal, but honestly I was not too hopeful anything would be better so I did not try anything else. There are too many other good options in the area, so I won't be back. read more