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    Anthony Jacks Wood Fired Grill

    3.7 (359 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    6/1/25: classic pork milanese (lunch portion)
    Valerie R.

    We had a great meal at Anthony Jacks! Some of the reviews were iffy, but we went anyway because the menu looked good. Three of us went for lunch on a Sunday. We had great service, tasty food, and the prices were reasonable. All of our meals were large enough to take home leftovers for a second serving. We were all very happy with the quality and flavor of the food. There is ample free parking behind the restaurant in the municipal lot. There is also some street parking if you get lucky enough to snag a spot!

    Chris C.

    Our waiter Christian was top notch, thank you! Nice bar, nice menu, great food! Huge portions, we should have shared! I went with the pork Milanese, something different! And crème brûlée desert!

    Salmon with green beans
    Gail P.

    So we decided to try Anthony Jacks . For an appetizer we had the crispy fried eggplant which is amazing . I had the Salmon with green beans it also comes to mashed potatoes, but I was looking for something light . The salmon was seasoned perfectly and was tasty . My husband had the Sword fish which he really enjoyed . The atmosphere was industrial like (nothing fancy) very casual not really a first date place. The service was just OK I think our server was a bit confused. Maybe it was his first time .

    Thuy-Linh P.

    Had a lovely time starting off patio season with my friends at Anthony Jack's. They have a nice outdoor seating spot with an awning. The service was phenomenal. Food is decent I had the steak tip marsala (not pictured). My friend shared some shrimp cocktail with me and they had some salads which is perfectly refreshing for the summer. The steak was a little bit overcooked, but everything was well seasoned. I tried one of each mocktail that was available and my favorite is the strawberry mint fizz.

    Jan B.

    I felt that our food was subpar. My friend did also. Where do I begin ? I ordered muscles they were tiny and flavourless. My friend ordered the scallops and felt that they were not fully cooked. For the amount of money we paid we felt that things definitely were lacking.

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    Christine d.

    Tables were close proximity for our large group that attended. Service was attentive and pleasant. I ordered the special which was beef tips teriyaki. Absolutely delicious and beef was tender.

    Spinach & Parmesan Dip
    Diana A.

    Went out for a date night and based off other reviews decided to give this place a try. We are so glad we did. The place was pretty busy but we were seated fairly quickly. Our waitress did seem tired but tried to remain friendly. This is farm to table service which we loved! They bring out each course when you're ready allowing you to really enjoy each course. Drinks: Kentucky mule 10/10 perfect blend between bourbon and ginger beer When seated you receive fresh bread w/olive oil & balsamic (very yunmy) Appetizer: Spinach & Parmesan Dip 9/10 - we wish it wasn't as thick Cesar Salad 9/10 Filet Mignon 9.5/10 - only "complaint" is asked for medium and received medium well. Still delicious and not worth asking for a new one. Bbq ribs & pulled pork 10/10 - sauce was sweet/spicy very good. Didn't have room for dessert but hoping to go back & make room!

    Steak and Chicken Tips
    Joseph S.

    Had an opportunity to check out Anthony Jacks in Southington. I visited them on a Sunday evening. We called to put our name in (per their recommendation) ahead of time, but the place wasn't busy at that time we arrived (always a good practice though). We were seated near the window at a 2 person table. I was expecting a draft, but when I sat down, I noticed it wasn't drafty at all. The setting is a very quiet one (at least on the day that I went). It was perfect for a date night out when you want to hear the person you are on the date with. The menu offered a decent variety of options. A solid amount of the dinner dishes were seafood or steak, though. It's not an issue, just something to note. The prices are in the $$ range. When you arrive at your table they bring rolls (common practice) BUT they give you what appeared to be a small amount of mashed potatoes covered in garlic and olive oil to dip the rolls in. INTERESTING. Those rolls carried us nicely into our salads. I ordered the Steak and Chicken Tips. It was delicious. They were cascaded with veggies over a bed of mashed potatoes. The mushrooms were cut perfectly for single biting. My date (my wife) got the Cranberry Chicken and substituted for roasted potatoes instead of mashed. She was happy with the flavor balance of the chicken and the roasted potatoes had a crusted texture that added to the whole meal. Server was very attentive the whole meal. The food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I will be back for another date very soon.

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    H W.

    Four for dinner and four stars. Four for the food. Four for the service. Nice pour for the four drinks. Four for you to go. Shrimp. Scallops. Salmon. Prime Rip. Steak. Salads.

    Chicken piccata
    Jon B.

    A bit hesitant to come here based on the yelp 3.7 rating but gave it a shot anyway as we were in the area. We were pleasantly surprised with the food. Among the dishes we had was the cranberry chicken, chicken piccata, chicken cordon blue a d the blackened chicken sandwich. The sandwich was a wrap which seemed pretty straightforward but the chicken was super flavorful and very good. The other dishes were good too with the chicken being nice and crispy. The place was pretty packed and the other dishes i saw on other tables looked pretty good too. Overall was a good experience.

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    Great food, service was attractive and ambiance is of quality. Recommend and will be returning.

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    7 months ago

    Food was fantastic. Service was outstanding. We're planning on doing our Christmas party there. Ambience was extraordinary.

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    This restaurant is Awesome!! Timeless classics and fine steak, family meals and Gorgeous Atmosphere- newly Remodeled!!! Love AJs

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    Amazing food eat in or take out! They are always so nice and helpful. I love the new remodel

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