Had our first visit to Jackson Grill in over a year a few weeks back. The steaks, drinks, and everything about the place were as good as ever! Love the New York Strip - and Amy always has the filet. Neither has ever disappointed. We'd almost forgotten about the portabella mushrooms that come with every steak - terrific! They've also added an option to add a lobster tail to any dinner - so, of course, I had to do that. It was perfectly cooked and a great accompaniment to the steak. Still the best steak in Milwaukee! read more

We started dining here when Jimmy Jackson owned it, always enjoyed it, and were worried about new owners when Heidi sold it after Jimmy's passing. There is absolutely nothing to worry about as the fine dining experience continues with a great staff, excellent menu offerings, and that classic dining experience. It's bit of a drive for us to get to Milwaukee, but we still make it a point to visit the Jackson Grill at least once a month. read more

Jackson Grille was Great when Jimmy Jackson owned it but I had to try it under new ownership. I am happy to tell you my experience with my wife was AWESOME! It's as good if not better! We will be going back weekly since we are now retired. Service was Wonderful from our waitress & the bartender made a wonderful drink called "Across the Pond" A less sugar Old Fashioned tasting drink! AWESOME! Both of our steaks were tender & charred just how I like it! Topped with the delicious Portabella mushroom on both steaks, SCRUMPTIOUS! read more

I've had several very wonderful meals here. The service has always been wonderful and the food is just amazing! Steaks are cooked a perfected medium rare and so flavorful. I've been here with a small table and large group. Service and food was perfect every time. The staff is knowledgeable of the menu and so courteous. read more

The Jackson Grill - This picture really doesn't do it justice. - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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This place was on my to-dine list for several years, and I FINALLY made it in with a friend a few weeks ago. We were greeted by a friendly and professionally dressed bartender, and I checked in with a very welcoming host. I had a reservation, and we only waited 10 minutes for our table. On a busy Saturday night, with a place this small, that was better than I expected. Our table was just outside the kitchen, just a few feet from the swinging doors. Our server was a very sweet woman with a fun personality. She answered our questions and made some suggestions after going over the specials for the night. I read reviews and learned from them that the Shrimp Cocktail and NY Strip steak would be the way to go. I also read that the scallops were the "best in town" which was echoed by our server. One of the specials was Mushroom Risotto, topped with Jumbo Scallops, and I was torn. I made up my mind that I was ordering the NY Strip, but I LOVE mushroom risotto, and this one was topped with their popular jumbo scallops! Our server game me the great idea of getting a side of mushroom risotto instead of a potato for a small upcharge and ordering one scallop. That is customer service at it's best, a way for me to have it all in just one visit and without breaking the bank! Dinners come with soup or salad and choice of side. I ordered the French Onion Soup, which is not baked so the cheese isn't melted but the broth was good, and the mushroom risotto ($3 upcharge) topped with one scallop (another $3 or $4, a fair market price for a jumbo scallop), with my NY Strip ($38). First we had the Cajun BBQ Shrimp appetizer ($16). I expected grilled shrimp with a cajun rub around a bowl or large "cocktail glass" filled with cocktail sauce and the other dipping sauces that came with it, on the side. What arrived was a plate of shrimp with no grill marks, no seasoning, and coated with a light brown sauce that was just slightly spicy and three dipping sauces on the side incase the light brown sauce they were already covered in wasn't enough. The taste was just ok, but I was disappointed. When my steak and side of risotto arrived, I was excited. Surely this would make up for the shrimp cocktail. My first thought was, "why is there a sauce (a beurre blanc, I believe) on my risotto, which should already have a creamy texture with it's own flavor?" This risotto had a thick texture that reminded me or bread stuffing and the flavor was not far off. The scallop was good, not the best I've had in Milwaukee, but good. I couldn't eat the risotto. I left if on the side of the table to be taken away. I was willing to cut my losses on that $6-$7 side dish upcharge, but our serve noticed it and asked me about it. I explained everthing that was wrong with it and she brought me garlic mashed potatoes to replace it, and they were EXCELLENT! They were soft and almost creamy with a buttery and garlic flavor. They were perfect! When I ordered my steak, I asked her to let the chef decide what temperature it should be served. That might not have been wise. Even though the outside of the steak was thoroughly charred, the inside like it was cooked to mid-rare, which was fine with me, except that my steak was cold, as in less than room temp. I expected the inside to be a little under room temp, but not the exterior. I figured they took the steak off the grill and let it rest, but perhaps it rested too long. I asked the server to take it back and just through it on the grill for a minute to heat up the outside. She did and the kitchen took care of it. It was much better the second time. I enjoyed the portabella mushroom cap garnish and the light use of au jus. The flavors of the seasoning from the grill were great, but I was just really frustrated by this point, so I didn't enjoy my meal as much as I probably should have, despite the efforts of our amazing server who did everything in her power to make things right, and that effort was rewarded when I left the tip. The moral of the story is that when you go to the Jackson Grill, I suggest keeping it simple. A steak and potato should leave you pleased with your meal. If you venture far from that, ask a lot of questions because they seem to love sauces and some dishes are better off without them. For the record, my friend ordered the small filet and baked potato and had no complaints with her dinner. read more

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I have written countless reviews raving about the Jackson Grill. It is the quintessential urban supper club, family owned and family run. You are welcomed to Jimmy and Heidi's home with strong drinks and great food. All you are required to do is laugh, have fun, and dine to your heart's content. Steaks, ribs, and seafood are all fantastic, and Jimmy can surprise you with specials that dazzle with culinary magic. Service envelops you with their warmth and comraderie. I love coming home to the Jackson Grill. read more

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I heard much about the place from friends so I gave it a go. Lived in Milwaukee all my life yet I did not know it was here. Had the New York Strip, mashed taters and french onion soup washed down with Korbel Old Fashions. I was at the Steakout a few weeks prior and the brandy old fashions there really disappointed and Jackson's were not much better. This is not a high volume joint so I think they should muddle from scratch. The steak was seasoned well but they "rested" it a wee bit to long and it came not so hot. This is a nice old fashioned supper club, quiet and friendly atmosphere. Three drinks, dinner and tip $100. read more

This is by far my favorite steak restaurant in the city!! Been to all the others and they just don't match up. For starters the location is in a nice little neighborhood where you don't have to deal with traffic or parking problems. It is street parking but never far from the front door. Kevin the bartender is a drink mixing master. I personally enjoy his dirty martinis which are always perfectly balanced and go great with a juicy steak. On the food side the entrees are priced nicely with soup or salad included and also one side included. The crab bisque is ridiculously good and the house dressings are all very tasty. I recommend both and paying a little extra. Love the eggplant if you need a little starter. The New York strip is my usual choice which is quite large and splitable. Also love the scallop dish which always features a seasonal rissoto. Butterfinger creme brulee is also a must have. read more

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Loved this place! Great service! Laid back non pretentious atmosphere with high grade steaks and awesome fish and ribs. Gotta try this place out, everything was cooked to perfection . We are definitely going back! My dad got the T bone steak and he said it was the best he's ever had! Daughter had the ribs and mom had the halibut, both tasty and cooked to perfection. Just writing this review my mouth is watering! I do not recommend the French onion soup, but they do have 3 options for soup. Salads were fresh and delicious. Dessert was the strawberry Napoleon was simple fresh and hit the spot. read more

The Jackson Grill - Jackson Grill Saloon Steak A La Portabella - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

WOW! What a gem! A definite Milwaukee treasure. Now I know what it must of felt like being in the rat pack. As soon as you enter this time capsule you are back in the 50's. Mouthwatering flavorful steaks with just the perfect amount of char. Kevin, the bartender is very knowledgeable and watching him create from scratch cocktails was impressive! You will not be disappointed. read more

This must be one the most underrated restaurants in the city. I didn't even know Jackson Grille existed until a few months ago, so it's a bit of a "secret place". Atmosphere: A+ 100% old school. It's all here - Naugahyde bar stools, over the top kitsch decor, framed sports autographs in the bar. No need to dress up, its very casual and filled with West Allis royalty. You can't improve on it. Food: A+ Mostly steaks with a few pastas. The menu has all the things you want in an old- school place: shrimp cocktail, something "Oscar style", French onion soup, hot bacon dressing and prime rib. Everything we had was simply spectacular - especially the Cajun shrimp cocktail. They have a wood burning oven for pizzas which would make a nice bite at the bar or a good app. Wine list: C Very small - under 20 bottles. But, it's reasonable with most bottles in the $30 range. You should be able to find something you like. If you are a white zin drinker, they will not judge you here as I saw a ton of the stuff getting served. Service: A+ Probably the best part of our dinner. Our server Marla was funny, professional and REAL. She told us flat out what was good and what was so/so and she was dead on. Our water was never unfilled and the courses were well placed. Verdict: A Jackson Grille is fabulous! If you like Coerpers you'll love this place too, but the neighborhood is better. Pricing is similar - a huge app, soups, two entrees and a bottle of nice Tuscan red set us back $116. Reasonable, if you consider what your tab would be at places like Mr. B's or Eddie Martinis. Also, the Seligs were enjoying a fine dinner here too so if it 's good enough for the commissioner of baseball, it's good enough for me. read more

Five stars and worthy-of-a-sixth-good! Nestled in a cozy corner spot that looks more like a tavern than supper club in the middle of a West Allis industrial neighborhood, Jackson Grill is at the pinnacle of unassuming. The small 30 or so seat dining room is adjacent to the most fabulous of retro-styled bars. But it's ironically original and has been so for long enough that it's returned to en vogue status. Light colored formica covers nearly every solid surface of the bar creates an understated backdrop for the myriad of Old Fashioned and Manhattans so expertly crafted behind this pine. Also impressive enough to note about the ambiance was the respectable noise level. So many reviews that I read, and even a few that I write, note noise levels so excessive one must shout across the table. You'll certainly find an oasis here. Even at peak Saturday night dining time noise was dull murmur and conversation at our table was perfectly audible. Because this is a Supper Club in the truest sense I felt compelled to honor my grandparents by ordering their favorite Brandy Old Fashioned. And the Jackson Grill version is pretty darn good. First of all it's one of the largest BOF I've ever been served, so at $7 it's a great value. And second the balance of brandy to bitters to mixer was spot on. Another classic benefit is the option to start your meal with a soup or salad included in the price. And as soon as our server announced Crab Bisque as the soup of the day my decision was made. In a word, this soup was delectable. The base was cream and rich but not overly buttery (yes, it's possible to use too much butter and no, it doesn't taste good). There were large pieces of crab in each tasty bite and the whole bowl radiated flavor. It was also very easy for me to choose and entree. Their seafood specials rotate often and another Wisconsin classic - Pan Seared Walleye ($30) absolutely spoke to me. It was lightly coated and perfectly fried. Each bite was tender and moist with the lightest seasoning. It was served with a Parsnip Hash that was simply garnished with fresh parsley and tender stalks of Grilled Asparagus. The entire dish has a light drizzle of flavorful bearnaise sauce. This was truly one of the best tasting plates of food I've had in recent memory. My friends also enjoyed their entrees immensely. One had Purgatory Shrimp ($23). Fresh Bucatini was covered in a spicy red pepper sauce and topped with large fresh shrimp. Two other friends had the Scallops on Butternut Squash Risotto ($32). I tasted the risotto and it was divine. The tender rice, was cooked perfectly drew deep squash flavor and tasted like the best fall day. The scallops were seared to a golden brown hue. The friends that ordered the Black Angus ($29/6 ounces) were equally thrilled with their selections. The preparation was a la portobello with au jus. Both dishes came cooked to the perfectly to the temperature requested and got a thumbs up from the one friend that's pretty critical about steaks. Home made desserts here are a must. I very intentionally left room for dessert after hearing about the evening's choices when we first sat down. Our table shared three desserts, a Strawberry Napoleon, Butterfinger Creme Brulee, and Bananas Foster ($6 each). The Napoleon was light and fluffy layers of puffed pastry and dusted in powdered sugar. The strawberries were fresh and vibrant and tasted of spring, which was nice considering how very cold is was outside. The Brulee was great flavor and the candy bar flavor really came through. It was a bit sweet for my personal tastes but if you love sweet this one is for you. The Foster was my favorite. A bit much whipped cream but underneath the most decadent of bananas and chocolate awaited. So good! None of our dishes had any fancy preparation or clever plating techniques and l liked that alot. Fantastic fresh ingredients excellently prepared with care will win every time and Jackson's sets the standard most definitely! Our server knew all the elements of this menu well and was able to expertly guide our choices and our courses like a perfectly crafted dance. We all agreed that this was one of the most fantastic meal each of us had in a long time. There are many great places in Milwaukee. But the difference at Jackson's is that is so comfortable and easy, a real throwback to the great Supper Clubs of a bygone era. read more

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The place is just awesome. I had the new York strip (the chefs favorite, he strangely passed by the table and told me that dressed in his cook's outfit, found out later who he was). And the carpacio app, Omg. Heaven. Only negative is that I wanted more of that appetizer!!! The char on the steaks come from a well seasoned grill. Just so good. Husband and wife team at this joint, who doesn't want to support?! Be prepared to drop a LOT of money! Between the steaks and bottle of wine and app and dessert, well let's just say I was a benjamin short of my last car payment! HAHA But, it was a celebration ;) and an amazing meal. read more

Visited the supper club with a total of 12 guys and no one was disappointed. We had everything from the steaks to fried shrimp and everyone was very satisfied. The creme brûlée for desert was really good too! It is a small place so I would recommend reservations if visiting with any group larger than 4. read more

Yes, it is that good.... Oh Jackson Grill, How do I love thee, let me count the ways... 1. Classy, but not the least bit pretentious. As "old school" as it gets. Come as you are, dress as you wish. You will not be judged on your appearance. The decor is south-side rec-room early 1960's chic. I love it. Combine diner here with drinks afterward at Bryant's and you have the best retro 1-2 punch in town! 2. Food: yeah, that's why we were here. I've never had a single morsel of anything here that I wasn't absolutely blown away by. I know this place has a "beefy" reputation, but Chef Jackson prides himself on other menu choices such as seafood and ribs. I promised him that next time I would order the scallops. They are supposed to be the best in town. Last night we ordered the Carpaccio appetizer. It made my SIL a raw-beef believer. Their shrimp is also amongst the best in town. 3. Service: Again, as good as it gets. It's very reflective of the owner's personalities. Warm, inviting, helpful and genuine. My second time here was on a Weds. night and it was not that crowded. Chef Jackson himself came out and discussed menu options with us. He noticed the two of us sharing our sides and brought out more of each so we could both get a good helping. The waitresses we have had here are very professional and very experienced. They will be happy to give you their honest opinion on what their favs are or what might be best on that particular day. Jackson Grill is as much a great experience as it is a great restaurant. Just make sure to make reservations on the weekend. You probably won't have too much problems getting in during the week. There is the option to sit it the bar and eat also. Come a little early and have a Brandy Old Fashion at the bar before you take your table... read more

This place is just outstanding. This is my second visit here. I wanted to surprise my boyfriend and take him out for a really good dinner. I loved this place so much on my first trip that it made the decision easy,to return. We chose to sit at the bar rather than a table. We started off with some drinks, which sitting at the bar makes the experience so much more entertaining. The bartender was friendly, personable and made a perfect brandy old fashion! Although we originally came for steaks, we ended up deciding to order the special of the night: lamb shank served over mushroom risotto and red wine braised cabbage. And I chose the tornedos with roasted potatoes. Both of our dinners were beyond perfect, so good that we couldn't talk (other than to say "oh my god, this is so good). My boyfriend actually hates, HATES mushrooms but loved (and devoured) the mushroom risotto. It was absolutely cooked perfectly. My tornedos were served with a sauce that I could have eaten in glutinous portions-yes.... That good!! You can tell how important it is for the chef to make sure every plate goes out without one flaw. Everyone who was walking out of the place was raving about how good their meal was. Although we were both beyond full, we made the decision to order dessert. We knew that if our dinner was outstanding, the dessert would be as well. Even though I despise bananas, we decided to order the bananas foster.... Best decision ever. Portion is huge (could share with 4). The balance of the flaky pastry, the buttery sweet caramel sauce and the cinnamon whipped cream just perfected this dish, made a banana hater rethink that decision. Although Jackson Grill is a bit pricy, it is worth every cent. The quality and service are so there. I would recommend this place over and over. read more

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What a classic place with outstanding food! My GF and I split the large filet which was plenty of food! Cooked perfectly. Will be back soon read more

The Jackson Grill - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

For Christmas, my husband got a book on Wisconsin supper clubs. We decided it would be fun to work our way through all the supper clubs as a kind of bucket list of sorts. We have already been to a couple so we decided to start with Jackson Grill. Sadly, we were disappointed. The only thing we liked about it was the old school supper club vibe. In that aspect, it is amazing. It's a cozy place on the corner with a backlit, mirrored bar and stuffed vinyl bar chairs. The lights are dim and there are candles on the tables. As born and bred Sconnies, we've had a lot of experience with supper clubs and this one was definitely lackluster. The waitress brought a basket of warm bread to the table, which was nice but was never replenished. A true supper club will continue to refill the bread basket. It wasn't very busy and we heard the bartender mention that business was slow because the Badgers were playing in the Sweet Sixteen game later tonight. So the waitress should have been much more attentive and friendly. She wasn't rude or anything, she just seemed indifferent, for lack of a better word. I started with a cup of crab bisque. It had none of the buttery flavor that a bisque should have and wasn't creamy. I doubt that it was homemade. If you know supper clubs, then you know one of the tenets of a supper club is that things are homemade. But bisque is probably not the easiest thing to make so I was prepared to give it a pass if the rest of the meal was good. My husband had a salad with Caesar dressing, which he said tasted vinegary. The hubs and I both had the bone-in ribeye as an entree. He had the garlic pasta side and I had the mac and cheese side. The steaks were cooked as ordered, no problems there. They were, however, pretty bland. They had no flavor whatsoever. Maybe I'm just used to steaks with some seasoning on them but I wasn't impressed. The mac and cheese was awful. The cheese sauce was made from a powder and was a little gritty. And not even a good powdered cheese like the Kraft boxes of mac and cheese but a cheap powdered mess that probably comes in a 5 lb. tub from Sysco. My hubby said that his garlic pasta tasted like something you could buy in a box. The steak entree, which comes with one side, was $56. It was NOT worth $56. It was more like something you could get at Chili's or Applebee's. Altogether, our meal was $118 and some change. It was two steak entrees, a cup of soup and a salad. We stuck to water as we were driving so the total didn't include any drinks. We've paid the same or less at other supper clubs for far better meals. Overall, we were disappointed in the service and quality of food. The atmosphere was spot on. Unfortunately, we will be checking the Jackson Grill off our list and not returning. read more

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I was so excited to try this historic supper club in Milwaukee. The outside and bar were just as expected: old fashioned and quaint. Our drinks in the bar were great, and our server even helped carry a martini into the dining room for us. We had the early 5:00 seating... So we were first into the dining room, as our table was way in the back. The dining room only has 12 tables, so I commend the restaurant for fine tuning dinner service! We primarily came for the BBQ ribs, as our local dinner companion raves about them. So my husband, the Rib Boss, had to try them for himself. The ribs are only available as a full rack, and huge it was! He found the double-sauced ribs mostly tender with a tough top. As he didn't LOVE the sauce, and didn't feel the ribs themselves were seasoned enough, he gave the ribs a 2 (5 being best). Probably didn't help that he had acid reflux worse than normal that night. I had the Saloon Steak a la Portabella (marinated flat iron steak) which was incorrectly described as tender. Tender it was not. The portion was huge just like the ribs, and I took half home, but ended up tossing it out. We'll leave this restaurant to the locals that love it. read more

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Loved it. Small, intimate, and great food. Call ahead bc the dining area legit only holds 20? people. I had the fried shrimp, they were huge!!!! read more

The Jackson Grill - OLD School Supperclub yo!! - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

This was my first time at Jackson Grill and it did not disappoint. Great, prompt, friendly service. AMAZING FOOD. Casual, Milwaukee supper club atmosphere. Brandy old fashioned was also satisfying. Reasonable prices. Great place for an evening out. Will come back! read more

The Jackson Grill - Scallops with mushroom risotto. - Steakhouses Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Based on recommendations we decided to come out for dinner. Service was great and our drinks were amazing. Unfortunately my steak did not live up to the other reviews. For the price I paid for the ribeye, the quality definitely wasn't there. My steak was very chewy and lacked flavor. Also was not impressed with my dessert (the strawberry puff pastry) no flavor, strawberries were hard...bigger doesn't always mean better. read more

Very cozy restaurant with a short, but well executed menu. Delicious steaks. Great bar atmosphere and well made drinks. I believe the hours listed on Yelp may need an updating for now. Jackson Grill is only open Th- Sunday and offers a choice of three seating times. read more

Solid 4 stars. A little shocked at the 70's super club decor. Gold table clothes, linens and decor. Little neighborhood bar in the front and maybe a dozen tables in the back room. Small menu. Cheapest option was $26 and only a few choices. Prices go way on up from here. We selected 3 tenderloin medallions. I had onion soup...meh. Husband had salad. It was basic. Garlic mashed were good but overloaded with butter. Broccoli with cheese...meh. $115 bill and walked away with an ok meal. Decor is a 3. Food a 4. Service a 4. read more

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I had the (American) Kobe filet, my husband had the bone-in ribeye and the steaks were great, but easily matched by other great steak places in the area. The Portabella mushroom served with each steak was remarkable and added great flavor to every bite. The bread basket was wholly unremarkable, as was the salad. The hot bacon dressing, which I normally love elsewhere, tasted watery. Our sides, garlic mashed potatoes and mac and cheese, were not prepared in any particularly interesting manner and we left them mostly untouched. I ordered the creme brûlée for dessert, but they were out. I found this odd as we went to the 6:30 seating. The service was prompt and friendly. The decor was a little dated and the ambiance extremely casual. Jeans are definitely OK here. read more

Myself and a group of co-workers went on Thursday as part of our traveling steak night. This was my first time here. Some of my co-workers have been here in the past. The restaurant sits on the north east corner, with a small lit sign above the door. If your not paying attention you could easily drive right past it. Practice your parallel parking skills as there is only street parking. When you walk in the front door you feel as though you stepped back in time 50 years. The walls are a light colored wood paneling as is the bar. Their dinning room is not very large. So you may have to wait at the bar for a seat if they are busy. I had their 10 ounce Filet cooked medium light on the char. I wish I would have taken a picture, because it came from the kitchen perfectly. Two of my co-workers ordered the full rack of ribs. If I didn't know better, I'd swear they were serving up "Dino". The rack of ribs hung over the ends of the plate. When the bill came, I thought we were going to be in for sticker shock. I was very surprised for 10 people with drinks that the bill was under $450 before tip. I will definitely be back here in the future. read more

We have been eating at the Jackson grill for years and have always had a great experience, all of the staff is the best at what they do. The steaks are my favorite with the charred outside and cooked perfectly inside. My wife loves there fish. There bruschetta is the best I have ever had. And the crème brûlée is delicious. We love to take friends and customers here all the time, and they always leave happy. read more

Small place, but cute and old timey. Service and steaks were good. The side dishes were a generous size. I also felt like the cocktails were a nice size. Often times when I get a brandy old fashioned, there's not much drink in the cup once you take away the ice and orange and cherry etc .. but the Jackson Grill old fashioned is a hefty size! read more

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I had heard nothing but great things about this local steakhouse, so I just had to check it out. Unfortunately, my expectations were a bit too high, and I wasn't impressed with my experience. Located in an industrial area, if you're not using GPS, you might miss this place. It looks like a house, from the outside. Inside is dimly lit, and the decor is all 1970s. We arrived early for our 8 o'clock reservation, and the very pleasant hostess told us she could seat us early, if we wanted. We chose to enjoy a drink at the bar, then sit down for dinner. Dinners are served with soup or salad and one side. My companion & I both chose the 10 oz. filet mignon. This was the biggest size filet mignon offered. In general, all their portions are pretty small. The cup of soup and salad that come with the entrees were both quite small. Plus, the sides were tiny. My saffron yukon gold potatoes were exactly 2 boiled baby potatoes, and the garlic mashed potatoes came in a small ramekin, like that you would serve salad dressing in. Flavors were all just ok. We ordered both steaks Medium Rare, and neither were cooked to order. One was a solid Medium, and the other was borderline Medium Well. It's disappointing that a place known for great steaks can't cook them to order. read more

Wow. Just wow. I won't bore you with the nitty gritty details of our experience. The place is old-school. If you are expecting some posh fancy-pants steak house I suggest you look elsewhere. If, however, you want a GREAT meal in an unpretentious atmosphere... a great drink at the bar, and exceptional service with a smile - then yep, this place is for you. MMMM brandy old fashioned, escargot, bbq shrimp, crab bisque, french cognac dressing, tournedos au poivre... I could go on. Thanks Heidi & Jimmy. Your personal touch is what sets you apart. (We appreciated the fresh pot of coffee!) We shall return! P.S. That was some of the best steak I've had in my life. read more

A fantastic experience on multiple levels. I was greeted and my hand was shook on the way in. That to me means something. Our service was good because the people working there obviously care about you the customer. Also it has to be written in their DNA because it's easy to spot the difference between people that genuinely care and those that put on a front. At Jackson Grill they obviously care about both the service and the food. When you walk in you will notice seating immediately available at the bar. As you walk past that you will be seated in an area I would describe as cozy. The atmosphere there has a great effect. It is warm, inviting, relaxing and a whole bunch of other great thesaurus words I am not going to bother to dive into. I had the American "Kobe" Filet Mignon. Side Note: I put quotes around Kobe because if it's not from Japan it's not Kobe. Just like champagne has to be from an area of France and imported into the US. Kobe cannot be imported into the US. Read further at (http://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2012/04/12/foods-biggest-scam-the-great-kobe-beef-lie/) The French Onion soup was perfect. It wasn't coated with 3 inches of cheese per the usual. The cheese was intermixed within the soup and melted as it sat in front of me. This, although different then what i am used to, is now preferred. I really don't care to saw through the cheese. The broth was perfect to the point where I wondered if those delicious steak juices were dipping into it right before they served me. The steak comes with a gorgonzola butter. This sounds odd but DO NOT use it under any circumstances. It detracts from an already perfect steak. The steak needs nothing else done to it. Perhaps spread it on the warm bread that accompanies your meal if you really need to use it. The three American Kobe Filet's were done to perfection as ordered. All three medium though I may opt for Medium Rare next time. The fourth steak at our table was a Black Angus New York Strip which was done mildly rarer than ordered. This was acceptable to the individual. They did try the Kobe to compare and stated that the difference is worlds apart. Not like when you order a "Kobe burger" from somewhere. We are talking about primo steaks! The dessert of the chocolate cake was enjoyable but really.... we came here to get a steak and walked out with one of the better dining experiences I've had. It can be a little pricy depending on available funds. Save it for a special occasion and I assure you that you and whomever accompanies you will leave very pleased. read more

Very small and intimate, gave my mom flashbacks to how she grew up. Customer service friendly, honest, and involved. I have to be honest for it being what it was I was surprised at the prices. A steak was either high $30's or low $40's, scallops expensive...the thing is is the food just tasted like meat. Totally edible but not crusted steak, not really seasoned...it was fine but for what we paid I expected a LITTLE more. Also their dressings are really weird to me, i think they are all home made and not great... read more

LOVE..... THIS..... PLACE. This is where I polished off a 24 oz Black Angus Porter House. Oh yes... I picked up the bone with my bare hands and cleaned off every bit of meat on it. It was grilled to perfection with mine cooked exactly to my specification (medium to medium rare). It came with a cup of French onion soup and a side which for me, was mashed potatoes. The porter house was served with gorgonzola bleu butter sauce and a huge portabella mushroom. Service was spot on and our waitress was attentive in making sure all our orders were cooked to our specifications AND she made sure they all came out at the same time. As starters, we ordered couple of orders of duck fat fries, that was served with their home made aioli. It didn't take long to finish those. And yes... there were that good. My advice- Stop reading this review, or any other Jackson Grill reviews, and just make a reservation and try it. read more

Want to get totally schooled by a restaurant? Like, look like a fool in the best way possible? Order an appetizer, a cup of soup and an entree here--just for yourself. I swear, that alone will feed four people. We made this mistake when we went here for dinner and ended up with enough leftovers to feed the Bears D-line. That aside, the food here is on point. Probably the best restaurant experience I've had in recent memory, and that includes whatever trendy restaurants are in Chicago's River North neighborhood. Great steaks, ribs and more. Even though it's totally unnecessary, it's very necessary to order the duck fat fries. Get a brandy old fashioned and hang out at the bar. This place totally feels like you're in the second season of Fargo, but the hipsters haven't found out about it yet, so it's still full of golden oldies and regulars :) read more

Just amazing. It seems that today you don't get what you pay for with food. A small corner eatery could be serving something just as amazing and wonderful for $7 as the "in" spot does for $30. It's actually refreshing to know that an evening at Jackson Grill, while not cheap, is worth it. My two friends and I went here this past Saturday and we all ordered the porterhouse, rare+. And that's how we got it. When they brought out I was very skeptical that a steak coated in wonderful, tasty char could also remain anything other than "medium" inside. But the first bite revealed a steak perfectly cooked. I added neither salt, nor pepper nor sauce but ate it as is only looping in the occasional slice of portobello mushroom. It was incredible. Jackson and Carnevor now satisfy all of my steak eating needs. How they got that perfect char mystifies me. Perhaps they have harnessed nuclear fusion in the form of a small star and up to which some brave persons holds the steak a brief instant. I'd probably rather not know the answer to that particular mystery. Staff is very friendly and service is fast. If you go and don't order an Old Fashioned (also very well made) you are missing out on the full experience. read more

My husband and I went here on Thursday to celebrate our anniversary. The attentive service starts from the moment you walk in the door and doesn't stop until you exit. At the bar, Brooke makes excellent mixed drinks (this IS a supper club, after all, not your run of the mill Milwaukee bar...don't order a beer!). There is ample seating at the bar as well as 3 pub tables. In the dining room, I counted 10 tables that sat 4 people each. Small, intimate, but just as bustling as any supper club I've ever been to.... From the appetizers to the dessert, each course was brought out in a timely manner and we did not feel rushed. The next course was never served until the previous course was finished. We decided on the crab cakes for an appetizer. They were good on their own, but the drizzle of sauce on the side made them even better! We both opted for the crab bisque soup which was very creamy and delicious. My husband added a salad with Nueske's hot bacon dressing for another $5. I ordered the 6 oz. Black Angus Filet Mignon which came with portabella mushrooms, and my husband had the Black Angus Bone-in Ribeye. Cooked to order, both were delicious! Thick, juicy cuts of meat seared to perfection! I had garlic mashed potatoes for my side, he chose the broccoli and cheese; both also delicious. We didn't think we'd make it, but when I heard that one of the desserts was cheesecake with chocolate ganache and raspberry sauce, I suddenly had room in my stomach. The cheesecake consisted of a thin chocolate cake base with raspberry sauce layered on top, followed by the cheesecake and covered with the ganache. Perfect! As we were eating our dessert, the chef/owner came out of the kitchen and asked us how everything was and thanked us for coming, even shaking our hands and kissing mine as we left. Overall, a very enjoyable meal and atmosphere. I hope to return when the weather turns nicer, as they have an outdoor seating area. 4/2014 read more

Well I made the mistake of not looking at this restaurant's web page! It's closed and not in a good area! Wasted over 30min round trip!

Jackson Grille's decor and service reminded me of getting served at a matriarchal italian restaurant in Cranston, RI. The steak is seared with a nice slim bark. Steak's marbling is so perfect. It is such a good piece of meat that it is unfair to the sides that your order along with it. There are some good thorough reviews of this place from the food to the decor. Everything about this place rocks including those swimming in my Old-Fashioned. Cheers! read more

Ok. Infinite monkey theorem time. The idea is that an infinite number of monkeys pounding away on infinite typewriters will eventually produce any given text, such as the complete works of Shakespeare. I'm changing it up a bit. An infinite number of folks from Illinois will cross the border and will eventually find the best steak in town. Then they'll talk shit about it. The miserable bastards at the adjacent table aside, this was one of the best meals I've ever had. This isn't just dinner, it's an event. You walk in and are led to the bar for a drink as your table is readied. It was a cold snowy night, so I went with Templeton Rye neat. Others had old fashioneds and raved about them. You're then led to your table where a second drink is offered. Don't mind if I do. Appetizers? Duck fat fries. Why? Because DUCK FAT FRIES. They're awesome. Also snagged a delicious crabcake from a friend. Entree time. The steaks here are not cheap, but you get what you pay for. I went with the 16oz New York strip. Perfectly prepared just as I ordered. Tender doesn't do it justice. Beneath the wonderful char laid a thing of absolute beauty. For a side I got macaroni and cheese. I didn't touch it because when 10's talk 5's better listen. Fuck mac and cheese. All told, the Illinesians (illini? FIBs? FISH? Your preference) need to get their shit together and find them some Jesus. This place is the truth. Awesome, professional service, out of this world food in a classic supper club setting. Not to be missed for your special occasion. read more

To be perfectly honest there are few things I love more in this world than a delicious piece of steak. Knowing my deep and abiding love for it my boyfriend took me to Jackson Grill for my birthday and damn, it was bloody fantastic. Reservations are a must, it's a tiny little dining room which only adds to the small, secret charm of the place. We arrived early and had a pre-dinner cocktail and the horseshoe shaped bar. We had a small intimate table in the corner and both ended up ordering the exact same thing. Crab bisque to start, 6oz filet, and mac and cheese with a glass of the McMannis Pinot Noir. The crab bisque is to die for, creamy and with chunks of crab. The filet was perfectly, deeply charred on the outside and melting medium rare on the inside. Incredibly tender and topped with a marinated portobello mushroom and whole cloves of seared garlic. The mac and cheese was a generous portion, more than I should have eaten but damnit it was my birthday and indulgence is allowed. The McMannis Pinot Noir was fantastic, so good that we hunted down bottles of it at Woodman's in Oak Creek. It's a $9 bottle of wine that is awesome (I think it was $5 a glass at Jackson), but again- I'm not a wine snob...I like what I like and price irrelevant. I learned working in a wine shop there are some truely wonderful wines out there that I like well under the $12 price point. But I digress, Jackson Grill is amazing- the prices are quite reasonable in my estimation and the service is top notch. Marla was our waitress and she was fantastic, very attentive, knowledgeable and nice. read more