So far so good. Passing through, jumped off to hit Trader Joe's and that made me hungry. Yelp brought me here. Starting with a pint of Monterey Steer Pale Ale and orders up a Tri-Tip sammy, this is red oak country after all. Atmosphere is chill, decor is kina BBQ joint with Templeton historical photos decorating hbd walls. There is a nice patio with outdoor dining and, at this time of year, it's actually very nice out there. read more

Went here with some girl friends. We loved it. The portions are BIG so for smaller eaters sharing may be best. We had 1/4 rack of ribs and got 8 good meaty ribs. Took home and had two more meals. So taste and excellent server!! read more

Let me start by saying this review has nothing to do with the staff working there or their food. We are regular patrons and enjoy their food and all the working staff. But, today we had to speak up for all of us working class individuals. We were waiting for a table to be cleaned off. As we were being shown to our table, a group walked in without waiting and sat at the table we were awaiting. The hostess told them that they were seating us there. One voice from this group piped up announcing "this is the owner" and told the hostess to seat us somewhere else. Completely disrespectful and rude. The wonderful staff made it a point to apologize. Thank you. It seems though, that the owners made sure we didn't get out food until after they left, as people that arrived after us left before us with leftovers. Power and privilege shouldn't dictate how you treat people. read more

It was my first time eating here. It was delicious but, the whole restaurant smelled like fish. read more

Food was amazing. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and was so delicious. If you aren't big on onions, I would recommend ordering them in the side or light onions. Service was good. read more

The filthy fries for #Fryday were delicious! Warm, welcoming, light-hearted, humorous bartenders! They have #BigSur from #Barrelhouse on tap! read more

We were in the area winetasting and looking for a place for lunch. Popped up on yelp and we decided to give it a try. It is fabulous! Two of us got to try tip salad that had eggs tortilla strips, roasted corn, tomatoes, etc. It was phenomenal! The other person got a tri tip sandwich and said it may be one of the best sandwiches he's ever had! We were so pleased that we ordered a barbecue bundle to go for our dinner and lunch the next couple days. Don't miss the spot if you like smoked meat!! The barbecued beans and barbecue sauce and smoked meat are all gluten-free! read more

Interesting interaction tonight between the manager and a woman with an elementary age child rating for takeout order. Jack's was hopping tonight with good business because food is great. The woman and her child we're waiting patiently and Travis, the manager came over and offered the child a box of toys and told him to pick one. The food came out a little slowly for this pair oh, and we heard Travis tell the lady he was not charging her because it took so long. Wow. We had the pulled pork sandwich with delicious "filthy fries". The tri tip is fabulous! We are locals, come often for a good reason. Great food and friendly service. Gabby did a great job for us. read more

I am a local and really enjoy this restaurant for casual dinners. Great bar, food and nice atmosphere, definitely to go to spot for a casual lunch/dinner in Templeton. read more

The atmosphere was amazing. Our first time here and it did not disappoint us. The tri tip sandwich and coleslaw was delightful. The Trash can carnitas nachos are amazing. We look forward to stopping by again. read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Tri-Tip Sandwich and trash can nachos and a frosty pint to wash it down. - American Near Me - Templeton, California

My husband and I went on a Saturday night and it was busy. We sat at the bar for dinner. The bartender came by and just stared at us. No smile, just stood there. We ended up ordering 2 drinks and dinner. He never spoke, never smiled and didn't help us after the first drink. A friendly female bartender tended to us and we didn't see him again until he brought us the check. He was friendly to the single gal next to us. I really did not appreciate his lack of customer service. read more

Great food, rib eye was cooked perfectly. Service was quick and excellent. A very diverse menu featuring local products.

Arrived a little early for dinner reservations across the street so we stopped by Jack's! Had fun at the bar sampling wine and talking with the staff! Great casual vibe, will definitely stop in again!! read more

Food is subpar and the service is always bad we have been there 3 times and disappointed every time..... not going back.

In addition to the delicious food, Jack's has great customer service. I can't remember name of manager but she went above and beyond on Friday June 16. I have ordered the whole tri tip in the past and it was always cooked to perfection (not overdone). For whatever reason the whole tri tip I got was overdone.., I called and the manager personally delivered another tri tip (this one was not overdone) and she included a slice of cheesecake and GC for future use. I am so glad to know that I can feel confident ordering full tri tips from Jacks. The tacos and tri tip are awesome. read more

OH. MY. GOD! First time being here since we moved nearby and WOW. I'm vegan but my husband isn't so we both like to enjoy restaurants that serve options for both. I was BLOWN AWAY by the all vegan Marmalade Beyond Burger. I'm not exaggerating when I say it was the BEST burger I've ever had. I've been vegan 10 years and I've tried many vegan burgers and none compare!!! My husband got the French dip with sloppy(?) fries and he LOVED it all. Their chips and salsa are so good too - chips clearly house made! Wow. Spent way longer here than we normally do bc we were enjoying ourselves so much. My 10 month old also loved the sidewinder fries and little bits of our burger/sandwich. The service was also so friendly! Manager came out too and was so kind. Overall - best place in the area to really kick back, relax, and enjoy our time out. read more

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Me and my friend came in yesterday Aug 3 at 3:30 and the service was really bad. They weren't even busy there was only 2 table of people.Our waitress was extremely rude this isn't the first time we have encounter this waitress. Felt like she was trying to rush us out. She never even came to us and asked if we needed anything else she just handed us the bill. Took here 10min to come back to get the check so we could leave. read more

Ok didn't feel like a full dinner so we decided to go to jacks and spit a sandwich of her choice she pick well a prime rib sandwich wow wow it was fantastic not much fat really tasty we sat outside the heaters work really well very very comfortable on a windy cold evening we could of sat there all night the staff was great very attentive we had a lite beer each perfect I would definitely recommend this place read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Great piece of prime rib - American Near Me - Templeton, California

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Solid bar food dinner spot in downtown Templeton. Pretzels and cheese dip were delicious. The ahi tuna tostadas were on the spicy side. The bbq salad with trip tip was okay. The salad was better than the tri tip. Maybe try a different protein. read more

I spent $39 on a half rack rib dinner. When they brought it out, it was a full plate; ribs, mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw & cheese bread. Everything was good until I started eating, yuck! The ribs tasted like microwave, the potatoes were weird, not soft & fluffy at all. The gravy was very salty, the cheese bread was not flavorful the Cole slaw was the best thing going..... We had to sit inside because of the heat. The wall at our booth needs washing & the room has the bar smell. My husband said his hamburger was just ok for $20. Overall we were so disappointed, especially since the meal wasn't cheap.... Won't be going back read more

I gave 1 star because no stars is not an option. 1) stood at the entrance for 5 minutes waiting to be seated. Was told rudely by the waiter someone would be with us and when asked how many was told she was not the hostess and we will have to wait. 2) The waiter, yes the rude one, was hanging out with a group of customers 3 times and never came to our table. After 25 minutes we left, since we were obviously not going to eat there tonight 3) Poor beer selection. We did go to the bar after 10 minutes only to be disappointed with flat beer. 4) It takes 3 people to clear the two tables but yet you are unable to serve those there. Highly disappointed because I really was looking forward to trying someplace new. I will not be back!! read more

Our first time there and enjoyed the food. Salmon salad and ahi tostada were really original with a Asian spin. Good dishes. This is a first for me to write a review based on racist server. One of the customers in our party asked if the restaurant had green tea, and the waiter said that it's Japanese and we don't carry it here. Then out of the blue he bowed down and began to impersonate Mr. Miagi in Karate Kid to try apologizing with a Japanese accent. Two Asians in the lunch party and our friends looked at us stunned and said "Did he just say that?" We waited after the order and we were getting ready to pay, we asked for the manager. When the incident was explained to her, she promptly said she would talk to the waiter. He then came back to the table with our checks and apologized for his insensitivity and comp'd the ice teas, water, and coke. The look on his face was absolutely contrary to the words he spoke. I can't say we will be back anytime soon, and we're locals, so this story will persists for years to come and permeate to the other restaurants in this companies portfolio. read more

All in all I would say that everything was mediocre. We won't be back. There were plenty of tables open but they wouldn't let the two of us sit I had a little bigger table that seats four so I ended up sitting right at the doorway. I don't know what kind of breading they put on the fish and chips but you shouldn't need a knife to cut through it...panko breading? Ugh. It had a little flavor and came with a tiny serving of coleslaw... Right next to tartar sauce in the same size container! You may say big deal but try eating coleslaw out of a tartar sauce sized container... The fork barely fit in it and the coleslaw went all over the place....very dry and very bland. Fries were the same way... boring. Too bad since they covered most of the plate! How many french fries can one person eat? The chili size was good. The beans were OK... Nothing to write home about. The waitress was very nice... Service was fair. I bought a T-shirt and she put it on my tab with the dinner and I figure tip on the entire amount. I'm not tipping somebody for putting a shirt in a bag. We won't be back. For the same price, we can get better food and better service and probably a table that isn't right next to the doorway!! read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Chili burger and ranch beans - American Near Me - Templeton, California

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We found Jack's by chance and we will definitely be back! Super kind folks with wonderful service but the Prime Rib sandwich and filthy fries y'all... WOWIE WOW WOW!!! Grab your keys and go! read more

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Came here for my wife B-Day and we had a great dinner on the Patio with no waiting to be seated. At first we were hesitant about the patio as it was a cold day out, but the outdoor heaters made it very pleasant. Our wait staff were all very nice and attentive. They even brought my wife a brownie and ice cream for her B-Day. We all ordered different plates (Loaded Nachos, PrimeRib Sandwich & Tacos) just to name a few and we all enjoyed our choices!! This was not our first time here and it won't be our last. Good Times and Great Food read more

Jack's restaurant has such a diverse menu there's some thing for everybody! I love the salmon salad but their burgers are great. I've never had a bad meal there. Outside patio is nice and warm. You can bring your dog read more

I love the food, craft cocktails, and service is excellent!!great TV's for sports and outside patio is awesome!

The salmon tostada was sooo yummy! The service was good and prompt. I plan on ordering the ahi salmon tostada again. read more

Service and drinks were great. My wife's Fish & Chips was superb. Tri Tip dinner was also great EXCEPT the Tri Tip. I have fixed Tri Tip in the oven, on the BBQ, and the smoker and I have never created a better substitute for rubber. I am not convinced it was a Tri Tip cut. my piece of meat was too lean and not juicy. How do you do that to a Tri Tip? Maybe since I am not a local I received the special Tri Tip? read more

This place is the real deal. More restaurant than bar. The service was outstanding. I had the French dip and it was the best French dip I have ever had. It's in an older building with some character for sure. They also have a nice cocktail menu. I will be back again soon!! read more

The food was subpar at best, the service was okay. We were overcharged and it's already pricey enough for mediocre food. The Cajun Shrimp tacos had zero flavor, the Fish & chips plate-the fish was dry. I can't speak for everyone else's meal but the overall thought was, we tried it out and we are good with that. read more

Husband ended up in the hospital with severe food poisoning after eating the classic burger, we called the store to speak with the manager but so far they haven't got back to us and from what i heard they dont care to, we filed a report through doordash since that is where the food was ordered through, the food was purchased on Saturday 5/13/2023 and he was in the hospital on mother's day 5/14/2023 after not being able to keep any liquids down. This place has done nothing but go downhill since we moved here. read more

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Hard to think of anything to say. Wasn't bad but also wasn't too memorable... Pros- Street parking. Friendly folks. Fair drinks. Fair food. Decent menu. Enjoyable atmosphere. Cons- Food cooled off too fast. Not brought out hot. read more

Came here today for lunch with a group of thw family. We're not disappointed at all. Excellent food and drink. Philly Cheesesteak was outstanding! Garlic fries. They also have sodas. Soups and sandwiches. Recommended place to eat, indeed. Very well run. Cooks and all. Coming back here. read more

Have enjoyed Jack's in the past, and the food is typically pretty good. The service, however, is getting slower and slower every time we go. Each of our last two visits have been 45-60 minutes from ordering until the food arrives! One of those visits was understandable, during a prime time and the restaurant was full. The other was after the dinner rush and the restaurant and bar was only about 30% full. The servers were attentive and apologetic so the holdup seems to be in the kitchen. Aside from the service issues, once the food arrives it's pretty tasty. The ahi tostadas are fantastic and almost worth the wait. read more

Man this place is a gem for vegans.. I had the marmalade beyond burger and also had an order of the chipotle mushroom tacos which both were 100% vegan! No having to sub out anything due to dairy or eggs... they really thought out of the box on their vegan options and i surely appreciate that!! Everything was SO delicious and packed full of flavor. Its not often restaurants serve multiple vegan options, usually its a salad or something bland... but Jack's got super creative on their menu! The burger was huge and all the ingredients tastes so fresh! The tacos were a 10 out of 10! Overall, I think this will be my new one stop shop for vegan food in the area. It also was a plus that my server April was a total sweetheart and made sure I had everything I needed. She had such a positive energy about her and that topped off my already great first experience at Jacks! read more

This amazing restaurant sits in the heart of beautiful downtown Templeton. The building itself had a wonderful aura, with dark wood furnishings, a simple decorative style, and an eye catching bar setup displaying their alcohol selections. It was my fist time eating inside a real sit down restaurant since March 2020 and it did not disappoint! The service was impeccable with friendly, clean cut hosts and hostesses. Though the dinning room and the parking lot were rather full, we were seated right away given ice water, and our orders were taken within five minutes! Our food came out very quickly and it was delicious! My friend ordered a chicken spinach wrap (the first item pictured) and sweet potato fries. She let me try one of her fries and they were delicious: crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside. I ordered the Classic Burger, but from what I saw on the menu there are no gluten-free bread substitutes for the burgers buns (or sandwiches). However, I asked if I could have my burger with no bun on a bed of lettuce and they ended up lettuce wrapping it for me which was awesome (picture 2). It was a very good burger, perfectly cooked, and the lettuce they wrapped it with was so fresh and soft. I couldn't decide if I wanted sweet potato fries or garlic fries on the side , so I asked our hostess which one she would pick and she said "go with the garlic fries". She was right! They were some of the best and uniquest fries I have had. Not only did they have your typical garlic and Parmesan topping but they also had herbs. I think some rosemary...? It was a surprising and so so so good combination. I would definitely recommend this establishment! Though it does not have many food allergy substitutes they do their best to accommodate, like the request I made for my burger. It is also good for families with a fun kids menu! Thanks for everything Jack's Bar and Grill! Only con was the flies... read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Spinach Wrap - American Near Me - Templeton, California

Definitely stop here. Good food and great portions. Hostess and front staff left a lot to be desired. Our server Nailea was amazing very attentive and gave great recommendations. We had the rib-eye burger and the pulled pork sandwich both were phenomenal. Full disclosure their Smoked Items aren't served until after 4:30PM which was a bummer but understandable. read more

Get the Alfie fries. You won't be disappointed. I dream about Alfie fries. This place is great, though a bit on the expensive side for an American food casual restaurant. read more

Their salads and soft pretzels with cheese are excellent. They also have a nice cocktail and beer selection. Good service too. Similar to Streetside in food type and quality, but it's closer to my home. read more