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Just Jake's

3.4 (350 reviews)
ModerateBars, New American
Open • 12:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
Updated over 3 months ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Live music
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Outside patio
Kimberly G.

Love this place! The outdoor area is perfect on a pretty day and great for pups! We love that they hold fun watch parties for special sporting events. The food is good! Definitely a fun hangout spot.

Waygu sliders (specials menu)
Bree H.

Another AMAZING meal at Just Jake's. Some days I just crave their Caesar salad and fresh croutons; I was originally going to order the salad with steak, but then I saw the special menu and the Waygu burgers were hard to give up. I left this place STUFFED. For a Monday evening around 7, I was pleasantly surprised to see the bar full. What a great night.

Steak and shrimp
Marge M.

We have been going here every year on December 23rd for the last 25 years. My husband and I met here and we go back on that night for dinner. We have seen lots of menu changes through the years. We enjoy sitting in the dining room. We usually have it to ourselves. We started with nachos. This year I went with hummus and fresh pita which was delicious. I also had the onion soup but it was more like a reduction and not my favorite. He had a flat iron steak and shrimp which was pretty good. This is the first year since we have been coming that the waiter remembered our story which was nice.

Greg D.

Just Jake's is more than just a bar and concert venue. Did you know that Chef Alex runs a Supper Club featuring a different region of the world every few months? We've been fans of the food at Just Jake's for years, but this is where Chef Alex truly shines! This meal was based on the Levant region, and he was able to share some of his favorite meals from home (Egypt). Be sure to follow Just Jake's on social to join their next exclusive dining experience! We appreciate Chef Alex for having us, and we also want to thank Benita (Kasbos Market) for sharing the amazing cheese with us! Check out our full experience here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DICr40YxidX/?igsh=cDBvM3A0cGVjNDJy

Everything pretzels
Steph S.

Came here Saturday night for the live entertainment. The band was great and we had nice seats close to stage. Server was friendly and did a good job checking on us. Beers were $4 during happy hour which was great. Had some wings and pretzels and no complaints. Great local spot if you're looking for a bar atmosphere or if you're more low key and want to go earlier for a drink and app or some love entertainment. They offer all different options

Table area
Eduardo C.

Attended an OutMontclair speed friending event at Just Jake's. The space felt like a classic bar/tavern--nothing fancy, but functional. There were a ton of tables set up, likely to accommodate the event, and I really appreciated the built-in stage--great spot for live performances or future events. The one downside was service; although the plan was for wait staff to take food and drink orders during the event, they never made it over to our side. Could've been a communication hiccup. Overall, a solid venue with potential for community gatherings.

Jose M.

Just arrived in New Jersey and thought I'd give Just Jake's a try. From the reviews I read, I thought I'd have a great meal at a place with a great atmosphere. I was right about the atmosphere, but the food and service were not the best. The best part of the meals was the wings. The pretzel we had for an appetizer was not very tasty. Both the sandwich and the burger were ok, at best. The service was pretty slow, at first. Once we received our food, the service did pick up. I had ordered an Iced Tea. I had returned it because it was not drinkable. I had requested a Coke instead. Little did we know that this place did not provide free refills. We found out when our bill arrived. Not only that, the Iced Tea was still on the bill. The ambiance was the best part of this visit. That alone will not get me back to Just Jake's.

Food menu
Nicole G.

The food menu has such a great variety. There are times the Chef specials will have you thinking you were in an upscale restaurant. What dive bar is offering pairing events. Jakes!!! Try to catch a comedy show or a band. You won't be disappointed. The food and service are great.

Rum runner
She A.

So came here on a Friday evening about 630 pm. Met with 2 other ladies here. Got there and was greeted by a bearded gentleman who informed us that he had to wait for the hostess for us to be seated. Well.... that took almost 10 minutes. We were finally seated at a high top table close to the door. We sat and got greeted by Payton as our waitress a few minutes later. She asked to take our drink order, ordered Rum runner for myself, sangria and chardonnay. Unfortunately, my rum runner was VERY weak and my friend's sangria tasted like lime juice. I asked for more dark rum in my drink and my friend returned her drink, ordering a margarita instead. Well, the additional dark rum took over 10-15 minutes. HOW, WHY? I even had to check to see when it was coming back.... Food- had a burger, med well with truffle fries - the burger was done correctly, tasteful. But I didn't expect my truffle fries to be crinkle fries with parmesan. I've always gotten shoestring fries as truffle fries. My friend got wings, but wanted them a very specific way and wasn't too please with it. My other friend got sliders and yam fries. They were very pleased with the yam fries. Ambiance - good location, but on a Friday night as with all of Montclair spots in the near location...parking can be a hassle. Outside seating before getting to the entrance and good sized indoor seating. There was room for bands to play, but none played while we were there. Crowd was of mixed ages, but mostly 20s-30s. There was music playing and it wasn't extremely loud as we were still able to hold a conversation Service- Payton our waitress seemed very busy. We had to ask for napkins and utensils and that was provided by another individual. We had to wait for items such as mayo and sauce for our food. Towards the end, we asked Payton for our check and she replied "Oh, you are guys finally satisfied?" WHOA....that was not necessary. We brushed it off, paid our bill and left. But was not happy with that comment as we expected to have utensils, mayo and drinks made the way we expect them to be made. I am not too enthused to come back, but may give it another try with a different waitress for sure

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9 years ago

Great place! Everyone is friendly; food is delicious! The manager, Patty treats you like family!

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12 years ago

Came last night for 90's night. Good drinks and love the burgers! Great place to come out with friends and grab drinks!

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11 years ago

Service is really bad. Trivia with Jeremy on Tuesdays is great but the service is really horrible.

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Other than a great atmosphere and good shows. Food and drinks are nothing to rave about.

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Black Rabbit Saloon
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Victorian's room

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3.6(335 reviews)
0.4 mi
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