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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

First adventure to JPs bistro over the weekend and looking forward to going back. Arrived at the busiest part of their brunch rush around 11am. They advised they could seat right away but the kitchen was very backed up and it could be 30-45 minutes for food. We appreciated the prior warning and stayed. The amount of seating space inside is incredible. Tons of tables. They have a very extensive menu as well. We had the classic eggs Benedict with potatoes, biscuits and gravy a la Carte, florentine omelette with potatoes and the strawberries and creme French toast. The consistent negative was the completely undercooked potatoes on every dish (they looked cooked and browned but were hard). The waitresses was very kind and promised to let the chefs know as we waited to tell them until the end of our meal. Eggs Benedict had a thick cut piece of Canadian bacon and the eggs were poached to perfection, still slightly runny. The omelette had a good ratio of ingredients to eggs and the spinach inside was wilted just right. The strawberries and creme French toast was ok. Wish the bread was thicker and that it had more strawberries. It all had a nice flavor but the creme did melt almost immediately and run all over the plate into the eggs and bacon as part of the combo. Looking forward to trying more of the menu including lunch items which sounded amazing. Give PJs a chance! This new Martinez establishment was much needed in the area. read more

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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

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

Great service and food! And sometimes they'll have specials... I highly recommend their birria tacos and quesabirria when they make it! Enjoy! 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

I was on a work lunch here and it was ok for what it was. Portions are good and pricing is reasonable. However there were a few things that missed the mark. I ordered a hamburger but it tasted like the patty was frozen and not freshly made. Service is great. You definitely feel like you are at a neighborhood joint. It is mostly diner style food. The menu has way too many items on it. Ambiance is fine until you go to the bathroom. The bathrooms are really bad. Not by the owner's fault. They've tried to do everything possible to remedy the situation but nothing can get rid of the awful stench in the restroom. I think it is coming from the drain. They put some fragrance to mask it but it doesn't work. read more

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

I checked this place out with my dad for lunch and was happily surprised! I used to come to this location when it was a Chinese restaurant. The staff was very friendly, service was very fast too. I really enjoyed my BLT and my dad loved his taco salad. It's a great stop to make in Martinez. I'll be back for breakfast soon! read more

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

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Today, I tried the Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich. So Good! The chicken was fried crispy as advertised and the meat inside is tender and juicy. The bun is so, yummy it tasted like a brioche bun. My new favorite sandwich. read more

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

We were craving for a quick bite while we had time in this cute city. JP did not disappoint, friendly staff, good prices and a delicious bacon cheddar burger! My husband got the JP chicken sandwich and fries and I got my burger with onion rings. I also tasted the chicken sandwich and I love the crispy juicy chicken they served. The place was cute, dainty and cozy and we felt well taken care of. read more

JP’s Bistro - Bacon cheddar burger! Get it! - American Near Me - Martinez, California

What a perfect breakfast, delicious food and WONDERFUL people working!! We had my nieces 5th grade promotion very early this morning. My family all met at JP's for breakfast after and it made our day extra special. Thank you Marina, you rock. We can't wait to be back. read more

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

A great local spot with an owner who cares about their customers, with quality food at reasonable prices! Especially a great breakfast spot!

The food and service is good. I have been here twice, once for lunch, once for breakfast. Both times the food and service was good. I will be coming back when in the area. read more

Yesterday, I was released from a meeting for a lunch break and had asked about decent places for deli sandwiches. A few regular locations were mentioned but not this one. So I thought why not give it a try. I was greeted quickly and allowed to pick my own seat with guidance. Then handed the menus while being asked if I cared for a soda or something while zi reviewed the menu. I asked replied with yes please, I'd love a coke. so a can, glass of ice AND straw were placed on the table for me. I had already looked st the menu outside but had a couple questions regarding local favorites. She answered, " All of our menu or favorites.". I looked at her and smiled. I ordered the below pictured CA Club. This has ham, turkey, bacon, cheese, lettuce, avocado and tomatoes with mayo on toasted sourdough bread. It was really TALL and tasty. But the best feature was those hot fresh golden crispy outside fries!!! Yes and their RANCH is the best I've had in a long while so now I will go back and have a salad just so I can experience another level of their ranch. Its an interesting and pallet pleasing find in Martinez for sure! read more

JP’s Bistro - California Club! Ham, Turkey, Bacon, Avocado, lettuce, tomato plus mayo on toasted sourdough bread with fries! - American Near Me - Martinez, California

Very nice staff, yummy mimosas, and quick service! I like the quality of food and have tried their Benedict and Western burger. I would definitely recommend if you want a nice regular spot to find a nice meal read more

Recently went to JP's Bistro in Martinez for the first time for a group luncheon. Wait staff were amazing, juggling our group of 15, a second large group, plus smaller groups of diners, all with prompt service and attention. The menu was extensive, with everything from breakfast/brunch items, sandwiches/salads/soups, to evening dinner meals. Wait staff even accommodated our group having individual tabs for payment, so we didn't have the headache of calculating who owed what. This was done smoothly, without any errors in the tabs! I ordered a grilled Reuben sandwich and onion rings, plus a deep-fried zucchini spiral to share with our friends. My husband chose a Mexican chorizo omelet plate with hash browns & toast. Both were delicious! The portions were very generous, so we we took home leftovers to enjoy later! All of our friends also enjoyed their meals as well. Definitely going back to JP's in the near future! read more

Amazing service Scrumptious food Great variety Fresh made Perfect temperature on all foods Even their "to go" is prepared perfectly read more

JP’s Bistro - Prime rib eggs over easy hash browns English muffins all so delicious - American Near Me - Martinez, California

JPs Bistro is located in the Muir Station shopping area, just down the road from Kaiser, and the highway entrances in the other direction. It's right next to the Nob Hill, sort of nudged into a corner, but not quite the actual corner of the shopping center. The sign is a bit bland, so you may miss it the first drive around if you're not paying attention. The place is a diner-esque style place, which serves primarily breakfast-lunch foods, such as omelettes, sandwiches, and other typical dishes you'd find at a diner style type of place. While it's not a terribly large building, the way they have the layout of the inside configured, it can sit a fair number of people inside, though no super large tables, so you may need to call ahead to arrange for a larger party perhaps, though they could just put tables together since no booths or anything, just all individual tables and chairs. The decor is kind of a weird mix between a diner/sports bar styling, and they do have TVs available for sports fans. The staff here are friendly. No issues when I was here today. Had a couple of issues with the food, but provided feedback to the staff, and they seemed receptive at least, so that's always a good sign they care. The owner happened to be here today too, and she was one of these friendly people who dropped by to listen to the feedback. The menu, as mentioned before, is a typical diner style type place, with breakfast/lunch dishes as the focus, but that doesn't mean they don't have dinner entree options as well. You can certainly drop by for some of these things during the night time if you're hungry for something other than breakfast/lunch, since that's what I came here for tonight. Pricing wise, it's fair, particularly for nowadays. Nothing was terribly expensive, and if the portions of my meal tonight with the prime rib are any indication for the other dishes, the portions are great for the price you pay. For Friday/Saturday, after 4PM, they have Prime Rib. This was the primary reason I decided to visit JPs Bistro on this day. The price for the prime rib was a steal, especially considering the portions you get there, so well worth the cost for those who are interested in fairly priced prime rib, though keep in mind, only Fri/Sat after 4PM. The prime rib comes with two sides, which you could also replace one of the sides with soup if you choose too, or it typically comes with veggies/mashed potatoes. I decided to get a side of the veggies, and also a cup of the homemade clam chowder. The clam chowder here was pretty great. It's got that nice and thick consistency, and the clams inside are the entire clam, and not just the small pieces on the outside that's usually shredded up to make it seem like the soup had a lot of clams. In this chowder, there were plenty of clams without doing any of that needlessly flashy approach. It was indeed a tasty clam chowder and a nice surprise to be totally honest since I didn't come here clamoring (you get it?) for the chowder, but worked out. Before I talk about the prime rib, I just want to say how disappointing and inconsistent the veggies were today. My eating companion's veggies were somewhat better, but were not evenly seasoned, but at least steamed all the way through. My veggies on my plate were flavorless, bland, and not even fully steamed properly, so it felt like I was eating cardboard while I struggled through my side. When the few pieces that my companion had were flavored right, it was actually not bad, though it seemed to just be a basic butter based flavor, but at least more edible than what I had on my plate. Next time, just going to order the mashed potatoes, lol. Now, the prime rib. The prime rib here is decent. I do kind of wish they came with au jus sauce or something, but wasn't necessary. Did feel a bit under seasoned though for a prime rib regardless, but at least the meat was cooked well. We came here early today, so we were free to pick our cuts since I'm sure neither of the roast had been cut into yet as we were one of the few tables there. I got the rare piece, why the other eater got the medium rare. I may get the medium rare next time, as that was nicely done. The rare piece here is a bit tougher than I would usually like from other places. The fat pieces too also weren't exactly rendered down enough from the cooking, so it was more chewy than gelatinous. Not quite melted enough, but also not the worst. But just too much tendon and unchewable parts in their rare cuts, so next time, I'll go with the medium rare, as that was a beauty. Meat was tender regardless for both cuts, but the medium rare looks like the way to go here. Overall, JPs Bistro will warrant another visit back from me. I look forward to trying the prime rib again, but without the veggies next time. The staff here were quite friendly, helpful, and attentive. The pricing here is comparable, while the prime rib pricing is a great value especially for those who just want meat. read more

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This place is amazing. Everything from service to food is top notch. Large portions too. Highly recommend.

food is always great. We always try to make prime rib on Friday or Saturday night. JP is a hostwith the most and the staff there is very nice read more

Went for breakfast. Two stars for the meal, with an extra star for heart. COOL: Good deal for the price. The omelet was pretty good. The bacon was thin sliced, but well cooked. The country gravy wasn't bad. WEIRD: The coffee was meh/okay, but they only have CoffeeMate creamer. The biscuits were very stale, with rock-hard edges. The "homemade potatoes" that come with are just hash browns. And no fountain sodas... IT'S $2.75 FOR A SINGLE CAN. My coffee cup was kept full, though, and Michelle the server was fantastic. From the reviews, looks like we should try coming back for supper. And we might just do that. read more

JP’s Bistro - Biscuits & Gravy Combo in the front, Carnivore Omelet with "homemade potatoes" and toast in the rear. - American Near Me - Martinez, California

Solid little diner/breakfast grill type place. I have been here for lunch twice and will deff go back. read more

Great experience. Food selection fit everyone in our crowd well. Stopped in on a Friday about 5p and had no issue getting a seat. Staff was friendly, service was fast. Appreciated the recommendations from staff. A friend and his wife showed up and staff helped them pull a table up to join us. Very cool! One minor issue...I'm a beer snob. Asked what the rotating tab was and got "Del Cielo Hazy" but they didn't know which one. Tasted good but I would have liked to know which specific brew. read more

Went there to try the ube pancakes. And let me tell you it was definitely well worth the time to go there. The other selections will try on the next visit. And there will surely be follow ups. read more

New regulars of JP's Bistro in Mtz! Don't be fooled by the modest decor and diner-like open seating. Staff are welcoming, attentive and service is excellent. Great menu selection, food is excellent. Truly homestyle cooking at its finest. read more

THE BEST French dip !! tender meat and even better the next day. I had never tried JPs but it is a cute old diner with friendly staff. read more