I always have a good time at Jacks. The vibe is lively and the food and drink never disappoints…read more Portions are smaller, but you never leave hungry. Great specials on the "big board" and there is always a game on, or some sort of live music. If you want the look and feel of an Irish pub in Scranton...this is the place to be!

So good!! Stopped by this past weekend with some friends and had a great time…read more The place was packed but the bartenders did a great job of serving everyone quickly and their table staff was ON IT. Sam was a huge help and so friendly. Even with the place being slammed, the food and drinks were perfect. The Lucy I'm Home drink was so refreshing and tasty. The price point on drinks are a bit high for the area, but worth it if you're only having a few.

Generally good. Could be better. I stopped in for dinner and a beer after an event, and the…read moreexperience was completely reasonable but short of what I had hoped for. It's also worth noting that expecting a good pescatarian experience at a barbecue joint is more of a me problem. In terms of the space, it had a laid back feel. Not too fancy. Just a bar, with an outdoor patio out back. Lot's of wood surfaces. A good amount of space. It felt comfortable. In terms of the staff, they were generally very attentive. Not fine dining level, but about what you would expect at a neighborhood bar. They did the job and conversed with various customers. In terms of food, everything was fine. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos with a side salad. The side salad was fine. Fresh ingredients. Well presented. The tacos were clearly presented with care, but it felt like they need a little more flavor. Maybe more slaw or some hot sauce on the side. They felt a little meh, even if the presentation was nice. All told, this is a perfectly reasonable place to grab dinner and a beer. It's comfortable. It's open late.

I ordered the baby back ribs and they were as tough as shoe leather and so salty I could barely…read morestand it They said they would make me another order so I gave him a second shot at it. Second order was just as bad. The mac & cheese was dry. There wasn't much cheese to go with the Mac. The cornbread also was very good We did get their three soft pretzel with cheese and mustard and that was very good. The service was good. The people were friendly. The ambience was cool. Place was clean smelled good. Everything was in proper order.

Last time 5 stars, this time 2-3. What happened? Probably should avoid wing night (Tuesday) due to…read moreit being busy and pre-cooked wings. Unfortunately, our order tasted old, like maybe from the weekend. We ate 12 of the 15 wings. Sauce was light but the crisp was excellent. Last time the wings were perfect. A little bigger than I prefer (Kelly's are the perfect size for me), but not jumbo size. Sauce and crispiness on point. Still love this place, but we'll sample another of my old wing haunts the next few times we are in town before returning here. Too many good places to pass or just go to our favorite spot. Bartender is great and service always quick. Great little local bar with a good menu.

Always great bar food. Recommend any of the buffalo items- especially the grilled buffalo chicken…read moresandwich or boneless wings.

We waited a while to be noticed at the hostess desk, then we got seated by a family with screaming…read morechildren. Our waitress brought us dirty appetizer plates. We got the Korean dumplings which were very good with Asian zing sauce on them. We also got their nachos which were soggy towards the bottom but had good flavor with bbq sauce and pulled pork. Now they don't offer pulled pork sandwiches but have pull pork on the nachos. My fish and chips were soooooo salty! The tartar sauce was good and French fries. The breading was also soggy but the fish was very tender and nice. The chicken cheesesteaks were good, filling and yummy. The Ale Burger is a double smash burger with good flavor, and a good meal. The Buffalo Mac and cheese was spicy but enjoyable. The service wasssss slow and not very attentive. The manager had to come over and ask if we needed anything bc our server seemed to disappear. I believe it's new owners which explains the menus cut in half, but I hope they get things together bc this spot is super cool. Speak easy, cool hangout spot.

Really enjoyed a lunch with my family at Ale Mary's after spending a few hours at Steamtown…read more I found parking right up front on the street (lucky, plus the meters were off for the weekend according to staff). The service was slow, but once we were greeted our drinks and food came out quickly. The inside is spacious, it's in an old building dating back to the mid to late 1800's. The high ceilings and metal work inside gives an old industrial feel. The menu had a lot of tasty choices and the beer menu was fantastic. The list of the handhelds/sandwiches is too long to list, but I could have ordered any of them. They have over 100 small and large craft/international beers in bottles or cans and around 20 taps. I had a couple cans of delicious Russian River/WeldWerks collab Convivial which is a hazy imperial IPA. My wife really enjoyed their Buffalo Chicken Flatbread 13.95 - popcorn chicken, house wing sauce, cooper cheese, blue cheese, scallions. It was more than a serving, sizable and fresh. The flavors were balanced and outstanding. I had the Bison Cheesesteak 16.95 - Chipotle bison, pepperjack, bacon chutney, mushrooms, chipotle aioli, toasted hoagie roll. The flavors were balanced, roll was fresh, the serving was large and it was pretty darn good. The meat had a hot dog/pork pate taste. My 5 year old son ordered grilled chicken street tacos 13.95 - Pico de gallo, jalapeno sour cream, queso. Choice of grilled chicken or beef. It came with three and he ate half. We all had a bite and agreed they were fresh, easy to handle and had a delicious mix of flavors, especially the chicken and cheese. My other son had the House Grilled Cheese 9.95 - Boursin, pepperjack, & cooper cheeses on grilled brioche. He enjoyed it, but said it was a little spicy. Although they lacked a "kids menu" my guys found something they enjoyed. The inside was family friendly and they were treated well by the staff. We thought Ale Mary's was a great gastropub and will absolutely repeat when we are back in Scranton. Thanks guys!

I recently came here for dinner and was not impressed. I asked for a table outside since the…read moreweather was nice. Sat there for over 10 minutes and the waitress never came over. The hostess happened to come outside and at least got my drink order and an appetizer. I started with the cauliflower bites which were unfortunately standard frozen heavily breaded. I wanted to order something else and again no waitress came over to finally someone did. I ordered the balsamic glaze chicken salad which took way too long to come out. The chicken had a weird texture to it, but at least the lettuce was fresh. Overall, the service was not very good considering the place was not busy and the food was definitely just average. I would not come back here next time I'm in the area.

Very warm atmosphere. Clean and welcoming with great food. The wait staff was great. We are anxious…read moreto return

$5 for a pint of the finest brew in the world? Well, in Scranton, this is possible by some miracle…read morewith Weihenstephan on tap! $5!!! Bob is the man and a great bartender/barkeep. This place has an energy and charm that is really special. Or maybe it's so weird that feels like a parallel universe. Or perhaps I've had too much to drink...

Love The Bog! True LES vibes here with good music, good drinks, and great bartenders. Sit at the…read morebar or at some of the tables and get ready for a great time and for some great live music.

Restaurant that promotes local beer, cognac pierogis and The Office Memorabilia. 5 stars because…read moreit's a good bar food and drink place regardless of the history. One bartender for the whole place so service could get slow (that's what she said-the bartender). Souvenir glasses, growlers, t-shirts and sweaters.

Absolute gem of a venue, especially if you love the office! It's in a bowling alley and is so…read moreunassuming, but you walk in and immediately feel like you're in a neighborhood joint. Bartender was funny and polite. I got the house chips and my husband got mozzarella sticks. Really exciting to see a place with cheap food (both together cost us 6 dollars!) that was actually delicious. I could have eaten two more plates of chips. The drinks were also well made and we got some Poor Richard's swag to bring home We ended up coming back at night we liked it so much and it was clearly a popular spot. This is an absolute must on a Scranton adventure

Amazing what they did with this former dive bar and turned it into a trendy neighborhood favorite…read more Really impressed with how nice it is, how busy it was on a Sunday afternoon, and the great experience we enjoyed. Service at the bar was prompt and super friendly. Wings were top notch and the wait was not too long considering how packed the place was. Cocktails a bit pricey but acceptable based on quality. We'll be back!!!

10 people in town for the Thanksgiving holiday. We planned on visiting Clarke's at 11am for brunch…read morelike they've had so many times before. 1 hour before opening, a post that says opening at 1pm "sorry for the inconvenience". We are fully aware of that staffing will always be an issue, and things can happen. But, to put a post up an hour before opening on a holiday weekend, definitely put a hurt on us and now we have to scramble for other plans. A lot of places require reservations for parties of 6+ people and they are already taken. Very disappointing with so many people visiting and us wanting to show them a local good time.

Atmosphere was good. Service was friendly, not great. Didn't get to try food, because the kitchen…read morewas closed.

I love Whiskey Dicks, great little bar and awesome bartenders. I had the pleasure of meeting Sammie…read moreone of the bartenders, she was the nicest person and a very quick server. She is the best In the Scranton area, stop by and see her!