We went to Jacks last night to celebrate my birthday and was in the mood for a lobster. What a great meal. We brought out own wine, but they do serve wine and sangria. We ordered the sangria to start - was delicious. For apps, we had calamari, lobster bisque, and steamers. All was great, but the bisque was a stand out - with lots of lobster and a great little kick. The steamed lobster was fresh and delicious. And they brought us a dessert and sang happy birthday. Couldn't ask for a better meal! read more

What a lovely surprise! Delicious food and everything was very fresh. Parking was easy and service was great.

Came here for the first time randomly on a Thursday evening around 6 PM. I do not believe they take reservations and luckily when I arrived there were seats available. Street parking is quite challenging luckily I walked here from the local hotel less than a block away. Dinner for one which included a bowl of chowder one lobster roll not the platter and one individual seasonal pie which happened to be the pecan pie totals $47 before tip. I believe this may be normal for this location of New Jersey and I did find the prices to be fair considering that the chowder was definitely full of clams and seafood as well as potatoes. It was served piping hot and the bowl is a great size. For the lobster roll which I ordered Connecticut style with the melted warm butter was amazingly delicious. It truly is overflowing with lobster meat so I am not hunting. Further the lobster meat stuffing is only lobster meat and there is no other filler or added ingredient which makes it even better. The pecan pie was ridiculously good and I wish I got a second one. Service was mediocre but nice. Mediocre meaning the two waiters I had were not very talkative but they were not rude. They seemed a little hesitant and or quiet. This is not a bad thing simply an observation especially in a people services industry. This place was so good that because I enjoyed that lobster roll i ordered more and took them home on the plane when I left. read more

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Very very good seafood. My son and I stopped by one rainy Saturday. It was odd that we were the only ones in the place at lunchtime and it took at least 30 mins for our food. But the food was really good. My lobster roll was stacked with lobster and the side salad was good too. My son's crab cake sandwich was tasty as well. read more

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Great find in Montclair, especially if you have mobility issues as they have high tables - The server Shristee was incredible /friendly and knowledgeable . Fish and chips as well as the fish tacos were amazing Great decor -felt like we were down the shore Overall a wonderful experience read more

Do you ever go to a restaurant and really like it then recommend it to someone and they say oh yeah we absolutely love that place too? This is the case with Jack. I posted about it on my Facebook page and at least 10 of my friends said that they love the place. And for good reason, the food is absolutely spectacular. I don't know about you but there are few things I'd rather eat. If I ever decide to murder someone, convicted and sitting on death row, there would be an outstanding chance that for my last meal I would choose a Jack's lobster roll and their beyond amazing potato chips. Their food is absolutely spectacular. Prices are competitive and the service is friendly and attentive. A winner all the way around. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

I've been coming here for years, back when it was Jack's Lobster Shack affiliated with the place in Edgewater. It's changed a lot since then, and not for the better. Very disappointed. MISLEADING MENU: I understand listing MP for whole lobsters and what not, but 15 mins after ordering the server came back and said "higher prices have affected thing" and therefore the Lobster Mac & Cheese that was about $40 or so, and available with "extra" lobster for $30 was not really true. In fact, the extra $30 gave you the same amount of lobster that used to be "standard." C'mon people, invest 10 mins and add a "MP" sticker to your menus. SERVICE: Despite the place being nearly empty, the server spent more time playing on social media than working. Not once, but twice we had to go hunt for him, to order dessert and then get the check. Both times were at least 15 mins and he was on his mobile phone texting/playing whatever. Nice enough young man, but clearly not a professional server. FOOD: Lobster alfredo over linguine was "OK" but FYI, it was served over broad noodles, which is not linguine. No big deal. We also had the "Lobster Pot" which was drenched in an over garlicked butter sauce. The shrimp were shell-on and they dumped the seasoning on it, so you wound up (on first bite) with a mouth full of shrimp shells. Clams that came with it were way overcooked. Sorry to say, but unless they step up their game (and at these prices) they are not going to make it. read more

Ordered takeout from here tonight, all things I've had before. Po boy looks fine but NE clam chowder had a think later of oil or butter and the cream beneath was separated. Onion rings burnt. Huge bummer since they were so good before. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Onion Rings - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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I have never been there but I have ordered from Ubereats a few times and I love them I will say I stick to the same 3 items because sadly everything else I have ordered was disappointing but the lobster bisque, the corn and the lobster roll are everything . I tried the fritters and some of the sandwiches and did not like them read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - So much lobster - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

we got the whole fish, CT style Lobster roll & Crab Legs. Food was cooked perfectly and the portions were large. Waiter was great. All smiles and checked in us a just the right amount of times. Looking forward to our next vist read more

We had a great meal here after finding long waits nearby in downtown Montclair and no waits here. They got the kids set up right away with coloring and the waiters were super attentive and quick to take our order. We shared a 2# lobster dinner (for around $40) and the crab pot ($48) which featured a lot of different foods as the name suggests. The old bay spice was good but not great for the kids. The dish features steamed half a pound Dungeness & half a pound of snow crab legs and comes with mussels, shrimp, clams, sausage, potatos and corn. It was a ton of food all together and my wife and I plus two small kids could not finish it. I didn't find the lobster or the crab entirely flavorful (not sure if it's a freshness, quality, or preparation thing) but it was still decent. We also shared a Maine Blueberry soda that was good. The ambiance was fairly laid back here too, which makes it a good family spot. Overall we had a pleasant experience here and would come back again. read more

Food was not good. I would not try them again. The food had no taste and was very salty. I do not recommend them to anyone.

Hello my new friend!! Thanks for satisfying my seafood urges, mostly specifically my lobster dreams, during COVID! Over the past few weeks, my family has been here to pickup their orders and would leave me some to try. I got my hands on the Maine lobster roll, lobster bisque, homemade chips, and coleslaw. Today I was lucky enough to be treated to steamers and their awesome 1.5lb lobster dinner with corn, coleslaw, butter, and lemon for $25!! Now let me back up to my taste tests. Maine lobster roll is fantastic and filled with chunks of meat. I couldn't imagine seeing the need to double up on the meat, but they do offer it. Lobster bisque is silky and tasty. I would prefer to try it with the extra meat in the future. Homemade potato chips out of this world! My hubby ordered steak frites (yes, I know- you don't order meat at a seafood shack). The 8oz filet came with fries and a nice fresh salad. However by the time we got home the steak continued to cook itself to medium well. That's my hubby fault as he was supposed to order a crab cake sandwich, but changed his mind last minute. Today my steamers were good. Unfortunately they weren't very plump and some had muddy sand still in them. No biggie for me, but I've had better. Now the 1.5lb lobster dinner is a MUST! Succulent, sweet, huge, and perfectly cooked!! They even pre-crack the shell for you! I was so happy eating this tonight and can't wait to try more items from their vast menu! This dish will now be on regular rotation when I come here! I'll be back, Jack! read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - 2 Dozen Steamers mostly eaten already lol - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Food looks better in the photo. The lobster roll was underwhelming. The linguini seafood has no flavor. It was watered down and seemed like they just cut onion in it to add some flavor. The clam chowder and mango mule mocktail were the only things I enjoyed. read more

Got take out during quarantine! We got one Maine and one Connecticut lobster and have officially decided we are on the Connecticut side! Both were really good but the CT one was warm and just delicious. We also got the lobster fritters which were really good and I would suggest. Lastly we got the clam chowder which I loved ! Parking generally looked like street parking but there was a sign that said free parking at the museum! read more

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The food was very delicious and fresh and service was excellent. I ordered the garlic sauce with linguini mussels shrimps and lobster. Also, an amazing lobster empanada!!!Excellent! read more

Lobster Special - 1.5lbs of lobster with corn, coleslaw and butter for $25! What an awesome deal. Ordered a pick up for a Monday night dinner. Great way to start the week. Lobster was freshly steamed and thoroughly enjoyed. Will be coming back for more!! read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Lobster Special - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Came for lunch on a weekend with a party of 6 and were quickly seated. I had the Lobster roll platter - maine style, and tried a few Lobster fritters. The food was tasty enough if not terribly special. You get a lot of chips with the platter, which is nice. Service was decent though we waited a while for a few things we needed. 3.5 stars. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Lobster Fritters - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

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Went there for our 33rd anniversary - MISTAKE Started with the New England Clam Chowder - Too spicy and very little clams if any - NOT GOOD Ordered the full belly clams (Hoping they would be as good as the ones we had in New England) - THEY WERE TERRIBLE - They came to the table and were overdone ( all dried out and like rubber) - Tasted like they came from rancid or unfiltered oil - Got up during the night and had to take Pepto Bismol. Ordered the Lobster Fettuccini Alfredo - Another big mistake - It was flavorless and the pasta was not cooked properly and very tough. Very little evidence of lobster in the dish also. Do yourself and a favor and pass on this place !! read more

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Love this place! Their portions are HUGE, the food is tasty and the service is impeccable. I've come here on two occasions, on a Tuesday and Friday night. Both nights are very different from each other but the things that are constant are their delicious food and great service. From the hostess to the waiter, they're really great. The lobster Mac and cheese is amazing. Huge chunks of lobster and the Mac is seasoned well. The lobster bisque is yummy and the lobster grilled cheese is also jam packed with lobster (could use a little more butter but that's subjective). read more

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Not much new to say, just wanted to add more recent photos from the last visit. Seeing as how my family goes here every year for my mom's birthday, we clearly enjoy it. The food and service are consistently grea read more

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Was in the mood for a "seafood shack" type of food. About to drive hours to a decent spot, but then came across jacks seafood only a 15 minute drive away from me. So glad I didn't waste time driving far when this gem was so close. I have never had clam bellies (ops itch clams) before and I am SO glad I tried them. They were super flavorful and their tartar sauce was deltoid. I also ordered a po boy. They have different options for these, I opted for the fried oyster poy boy. This sandwich is massive. So go hungry or share with someone. I asked for the potato salad instead of the chips - YUM!!! Their coleslaw that also came with the sandwich was good. My bf had the lobster Mac and cheese. As you can see from the picture, the portion was huge. I am usually not a mac person, but this I fully enjoyed. It was so good and full of flavor. Lastly for dessert, we had the homemade mini pies which come from a little pie co in nyc. These are freaking delicious and probably one of the best pies I have ever had. We bought two more to take home. They change seasonally too, which means you can always try new stuff! This is a great gem but will 100% be back the next time I'm in the mood for this stuff! read more

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We had a craving for a clam shack, we searched all over for one and most were 90 mins or more to drive. We noticed this spot snd jumped right in the car. What a great little gem! We ordered the fried clam bellies, they were so delicious. They give you a good amount as well. We ordered to share the lobster Mac and cheese and the oyster PO boy. They were both so dang good. I was really surprised as to how good the lobster Mac was. I'd come back weekly for that! Lastly we got a key lime pie. One of the best key lime pies I've ever had. We actually ordered one to go snd a berry pie as well. They apparently come from little pie co in the city. They are just incredible!! The service was top notch. Our waiter was so friendly and on top of everything. He really was a delight and made the experience that much better. We 100 percent will be back!! read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Fried Clam Bellies - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

This place was seriously incredible 1000/10. Drinks (passion fruit mojito mocktail and white sangria) were amazing. Had the surf & turf combos - one ribeye w/ garlic shrimp and another with skirt steak & crab legs- both exceeded expectations down to the mixed veggies. Honorable mention the lobster bisque - what a great night and definitely recommend !!! So delicious. read more

Mini crab cakes with spicy aioli have been added to the Saturday menu. Real crabmeat with a crunchy batter. No fillers or overly salted. I'm calling them crab poppers. Aioli not spicy but I'll add hot sauce. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Mini crab cakes - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great service first - can byob or buy bottles of wine. Food is awesome and reasonably priced for the great quality - awesome atmosphere too. Will def be back!!! read more

Came here on a warm Friday afternoon! The garlic shrimp is yummy. Mussels Lobster with corn is good but would be even better with that garlic spicy sauce! Seafood sandwich is huge! read more

We came here for the first time for my husband's birthday. The ambiance was great real relaxing and chill. The staff are very friendly and the food OMG was absolutely amazing. The seafood was so fresh and perfectly cooked. I had the Connecticut Lobster roll platter which was delicious. My husband had the Steam Pot and that was also really really good. You have to check this place out. We are definitely coming back again and again and again. read more

Good food , fresh fish. , solid service. For apps we had a cup of the manhattan clam chowder and lobster bisque, both excellent , we also tried the fried clam strips which were very nicely done and a dozen Ipswich clams which at $30 was a bit of a disappointment. We had the Maine lobster roll and the fish and chips. Portions were fresh and generous , well prepared and well seasoned. The ambiance is a bit stuck in between lobster shack and fine dining but Overall very good experience read more

I came here this past Sunday for brunch with 11 friends after a social media picture of their Lobster Benedict threw us all into a frenzy. I skimmed through their menu although I was hellbent on the Benedict. It's the same main menu as the location in Edgewater except they don't serve brunch. We shared a few different appetizers sipping our BYO bottles of champagne and wine. My plate arrived and it was a moment of glory. I was taken aback by the amount of whole claws and pieces of lobster buried under my eggs (which could have been runnier). We needed a little something sweet afterwards and again shared some desserts between us. Prices, portions, quality, taste and superb, attentive service made this a fantastic meal for all. Sure to return. read more

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Frugal with the lobsters!!! I decided to visit the restaurant for pickup since their photos looked promising. Visiting 30min prior to closing was the wrong move. The lady who took my order over the phone was so sweet and helpful. I ordered one Connecticut lobster roll with chips and was very disappointed with the small bits of lobster meat.... it was just the leftover meat of the day. You can see my photos and make your own judgement!bHowever it was still a yummy roll. The chips are not crispy enough, again it was close to closing time when I ordered so it won't be as fresh. The Maine whoopie pies are too sweet for me... I've definitely had better. I won't be visiting this establishment anytime soon! read more

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No need to travel far for a good Lobster roll or freshly fried Oysters. I've been here now twice, and so far really enjoyed each time. The Codfish sandwich is my fav. Also, it's a BYOB. read more

This review isn't a reflection of the restaurant as a whole but this is the most disappointing $40.00 I've ever spent, anywhere! There are so many other good options but this is a one and done. On other occasions the restaurant is a solid 4.5 and I haven't ever dined in before but I felt like if someone else decides to order the lazy lobster at least you could have a choice now that you can see what exactly you are getting. I will update this review on my next visit to relect the restaurant's true value to me but I'm not sure how soon that will be since this drove me off the wall. In response to the comment, I did ask what it came with. In addition, this review, once again, is to provide insight on one dish and not the restaurant as a whole. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - This is 40 dollars. Do with that information what you will. - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

Great seafood restaurant. Our server Shree was a joy and she couldn't have been nicer. I had some of the best fried oysters north of New Orleans. And a warm butter Lobster roll. Highly recommended. read more

Today my sisters and I went to this restaurant to celebrate my mom 80 birthday. First the waiter keeps coming to our table every few minutes to see if we were ready. We keep telling her to give my mom more time. After we order we waited 30 minutes for our simple appetizer and almost 2 hours for our main entree. The worse part is that the restaurant was almost empty when we arrived at 3. The waiter keeps apologizing but people at home we're eating faster than us because I saw a lot of people pickup food probably door dash or Uber. However we were there with my 80 year old mom and we waited for a long time. I will not recommend this place. On top of that the lobster was over cookEd. read more

It's fine. I was expecting a stronger experience. But service was friendly. Food came out too slowly, in spite of the restaurant not being terribly busy. I could tell they were serving a lot of take out orders but honestly not an excuse for the amount of time it took for our food. Decor is gentrified sea shack, I don't know how else to describe it. It's clean, bussed properly, though the chairs need updating as they aren't terribly comfortable for more than 30 minutes. I do want to shout out the lobster rolls. Both of them were incredible, Maine or Connecticut style. Heaps of lobster meat, toasted and buttered New England split roll... oh, yeah, this is the stuff. I'll come back specifically for these. Everything else was fairly bland and I was really underwhelmed. My partner suggested next time we call ahead for lobster rolls and eat them at the counter, as we observed another few people do. The side of corn was basic, not worth the $3. Lobster fritters were pretty sad. Maybe three of them had bits of lobster in them. The clam strips lacked much in the way of meat, and it was 90% breading. All in all, I feel 3 stars is appropriate. There are better culinary experiences in Montclair, but if you want a lobster roll, this is the best game in town. read more

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You WON'T be disappointed at all!!! We ordered the fried oysters, which were super juicy, the fried shrimp with just a nice crisp, the lobster bisque which was creamier than any lobster bisque I've ever had before and also the lobster crab rolls, Connecticut style, served on a warm perfectly buttered toast. They fill it just right Also they came around enough time to make sure our table was ok and cleared empty plates from the table. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

The Connecticut style lobster rolls here are really good. Nice amount of lobster in each roll. The lobster bisque is delicious. The waitress was always checking to see if we needed anything. Very nice chill spot. Overall a good experience here. read more

Jack's Surf & Turf - Seafood & Steak - Lobster roll platter - Seafood Near Me - Montclair, New Jersey

We came on July 4th for lunch. The food was delicious from the first bite to the last. Cheesburger Platter - meat and fries cooked to perfection, lobster mac and cheese bites, fantastic, new england clam chowder, super good. We had mocktails with ginger beer, and they were yummy as well. Our servers were polite and attentive, we will be back for sure! read more

I had the Lobster Bisque in a bread bowl, and it was among the best things I have ever eaten in my life.