So, just to start off, we weren't given silverware or a napkin. We ended up having to go track it down our self because the staff was talking behind the bar the full meal. After I finished eating, I went to wait for the bathroom because someone was using it. After a while, I heard the toilet flush, and the door immediately opened (no handwashing took place) and the guy went into the kitchen!!!! He was a cook!!! I was incredibly disgusted. Not that it matters what he was doing in the bathroom, but it stunk, and I can guarantee he didn't wash his hands in the bathroom. I would never go back, and I recommend the health department look into this place. This was 11/2/24 around 2pm read more

We LOVE Jack's!!!! Yummy food at good prices, great cocktails, cool atmosphere and GREAT service from Beth every time.

Love this place. Went on a work trip and this restaurant was highly recommended. I was highly satisfied. I am picky. I ordered the ribeye medium and it was cooked to perfection! Chefs kiss. The veggies were green beans and broccoli cooked to perfection as well. Still crunchy with flavor. Cheese toast could have been a bit more toasty for me but it was still very delicious. And the house salad was wonderful the ratio of veggies and mix with bleu cheese crumbles so delicious. I also ordered a margarita with mezcal. Wow so delicious I ordered a second. The waiters name was Lalo I believe I'm so sorry if I butchered that. He was very kind and read a person very well. Checked on me just enough and not too pushy. Also recommended a delicious mezcal. Great place without the reservation hassle. But it does get packed quick! read more

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Food was great sitting at the outdoor patio and service was quick and our server was very friendly.

Every time we come to Templeton we stop here for dinner. We LOVE the wings and drinks. Our service is always amazing and our drinks never reach empty before the refills come. We usually do appetizers and share a bunch but this time we added nachos. They also have a full bar and can make pretty much anything you like. Restaurant is in the perfect area down town and we always opt to sit outside if the weather is nice! read more

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Sit at the bar, Liz is the best. Good tequila and good food. Happy hour is great. Definitely coming back.

We live in templeton and often walk to Jacks. We love the staff. Today we came in for a cocktail around 3:30 4/5/2025. The bar tender was just rude. She acted like we were bothering her. Had to ask twice for water. We will keep coming because the the food and other employees are great. But they need to do something about her. She was rude to other customers too. read more

I went back recently and had the tri-tip sandwich. I was craving one and not many restaurants can do tri-tip right. I grew up with real Santa Maria style tri tip and it's hard to find a restaurant that makes it tender enough to eat. Jack's does a great job. It's tender and flavorful. I was really surprised. Now I don't have to drive to Slo to get my fix. Also, the service was great. Our waitress was very attentive. It's really a hit and miss with this place. I hope it continues to be good. Nachos still need more queso blanco. Other than that everything was great. I'm already craving another tri-tip sandwich! read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Rib Eye burger - American Near Me - Templeton, California

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Wow. Amazing mid day stop! I was initially greeted and served by the manager as the bartender was on their lunch break. Service was great. Then the bartender Tanner came back from lunch. What a great server and excellent mixologist. Both servers were great sorry I only got Tanners name. read more

Great service, fast deliver very on good, and BOUNTIFUL portions. The fish-and-chip and the nachos were both "splitter" portions.

The atmosphere is upscale-ish Bbq/saloon feel and decor. The food, oh the food my friends couldn't say enough about their ribs. They shared a half rack with a very generous serving of mashed and coleslaw and a roll. Others friends and myself jad the Philly steak style sandwich made with there tri tip. So so good buttttt.... It said it had chipotle aioli it didn't mention it was spicy. My other friend got the tacos and she didn't even eat them because they were too spicy. Suggestion Jacks, put a chili pepper or some type of symbol to notate the spiciness. Highly recommended. My only disappointment was in the young lady that was serving us. It was Mother's Day we were early there was plenty of seating. She sat us took our drink order then our meal order. Delivered our meal Order and then she never came back until we flagged her down to ask her about the birthday dessert we requested. If she had come back maybe my friend could have order something else to eat instead of paying for something she didn't really touch. The young ladies attitude to us for just asking her a question was as if we asked her to pay our bill. Which by the way since our table had six we where charged a "service fee" aka tip charge, no biggie that is to be expected, however our little miss didn't get a bigger tip do to her poor service (in our option) and at least 2 of the 6 in the party are millionaires. Too bad, could have been a game changer for her. But service aside, everything was delicious and HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. read more

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Have had dinner here a few times with family and constantly good food and service. Prices are fairly reasonable and they provide a children's menu for families with small children. Our last dinner there with our family however was a terrible experience only because of the infestation of flies inside the dining room. It was really bad and we didn't really notice until our food was on the table and the flies started attacking. A manager explained that it was due to the fire at the adjacent feed and grain building that was recently destroyed. She was very kind and I felt her explanation was honest. read more

Such a great experience! Delicious food. Me and my husband come all the time we had the best bartender ever thank u dancene for all your help. Thank u Roger for your kindness would definitely recommend to friends and family read more

Best trash can nachos, good vibes our bartender tanner was awesome , polite and made good drinks

Amazing Beyond burger. They put orange marmalade and pickled onions on it, and the result is phenomenal. The service and atmosphere is good as well. read more

Dayna. Is amazing. Love her. She's always on top of things and has a great smile. Excellent waitress!!!

Dancene was the bomb, me and friends were very plzed 10-10. Restraunt was clean and tidy, everyone was great but D in my opion was the star

Jack's Templeton is our go to place. Close to home and always great food and great service. We love sitting at the bar. Lydia is the best bartender!! She is awesome and personable too. She makes Great Cosmopolitans and Old Fashioned cocktails. read more

Amazing food!! My husband and I sat at the bar,l and was served by Lydia!!!!! Best service ever! And the food was amazing!

The foods amazing the service and atmosphere is always excellent and the bartender Tanner never disappoints on the drinks !!

I'm so conflicted giving this review. I know the food was good and had better potential. The bbq wings were amazing! Nice and crispy! I ordered the chicken Asian salad and my friend ordered the fish and chips. The fish and chips came cold. Not warm, cold. The chicken on the salad was dry. Service? The wait staff was kind but gave terrible service. Slow, didn't bring what was asked for. Just lack of common sense. It's unfortunate because the food coulda been amazing if it was hot and sent out with better service. I won't be back. read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Asian Chicken Salad- chicken was dry - American Near Me - Templeton, California

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A group of us came in for an early dinner. We were immediately greeted and taken to a table. Our waitress came by the table right away to bring water and ask about any other drinks. Our orders were Chicken Sandwich, Fish and Chips and Carnitas Tacos. Within a couple of minutes, we were brought the wrong orders. Must have been for someone else. My husband's Chicken Sandwich was delicious. My Fish and Chips were extremely fishy tasting and our guest said she could smell the fish. The Carnitas tacos came out as Shrimp tacos. We have had meals here before with no incidence about the food at all. Our waitress was very accommodating and worked hard to make everything right. I was so turned off by the fish, that I just couldn't order anything else. Must have been an off night. It happens. UGH! read more

Great casual bar and grill. Quite an asset to Templeton. Love the varied menu, good drinks in the bar and huge outdoor patio. Summer dining at it's finest! read more

Ventured out for dinner during a visit to Templeton. The restaurant was busy, service was backed up and we were told it would be a 20 minute wait (on a Tuesday night!). We were prepared to bail and find another dinner option, but surprisingly they were able to seat us in 5 minutes. The service was great, with food and drinks coming out quickly. Was impressed with the chicken club sandwich (very tasty) and the chicken Cesar salads were generous. Recommended! read more

The service for sure. Teach the waiters and waitresses to have more patience. I no longer want to go here. I normally spend about $80 here for dinner. No more of my earned money will be spent here. One waitress blew it all for my family. read more

Great food and even better service! Beth was amazing, super friendly, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of the whole time. Thanks, Beth! read more

I love going to Jacks in templeton everyone is so welcoming and friendly especially Roger his positive vibe is so contagious. Definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

Our server Lydia was outstanding! She was very courteous and we really enjoyed our meal. We can always count on Jack's Bar & Grill!

Great food and really nice bar. Tanner is the best and most attentive bar tender I've had in quite some time.

I've been there a couple times their service has been good sometimes and OK. Sometimes their food has been good sometimes and OK sometimes but if you like burgers or tuna salad, I would recommend. But it's kinda pricey read more

If you read the one stars, you'll find similarities to our recent experience. Monday 8/29/22. It's all in service... There's an Excessive heat warning in the area of Paso Robles currently. Fortunately it was only closer to the 90's (opposed to the 111 coming in 3 days) but still, we picked up our kids from school and had completed a 4 mile hike so we were looking for water at our table. Our server didn't bring water. Out the gate, that's not a good sign. When I asked, she brought one cup of water. For me. I asked if everyone could have some. She somewhat got defensive stating I hadn't clarified "how many" people needed water so she didn't know. After that, it felt like we needed to go inside constantly asking for one item at a time. Or flag her down. We constantly interrupted family conversation to get serviced. Like pulling teeth. Well, we were sitting outdoors, so I walked into the restaurant, again, to ask for something basic. Things we should have already. Sauces...WATER... Well anyway, walked into her loudly gossiping about our table- over us originally asking for water! Growling and groaning. Mind you, this is a slower day at Jacks. She jumped at the sight of me standing there, and I asked her if she was alright serving us. If bringing water was a problem. Anyway, after that she had the manager serve us the rest of the way. I guess maybe I would have felt embarrassed too. Glaring looks through the door at us, I mean, the entire staff handled this really poorly. Even up to speaking with management, I got a verbal blow off. "Thanks for sharing. See you next time." Unfortunately someone else in Yelp said it best besides myself in the past two months; Seems like a management issue. Please address the importance in the spirit of hospitality and keeping your customers hydrated. They shouldn't ask for water in the hottest times of the year. Most policies frown upon gossip but if you have to do it, if you're THAT person, then do it in privacy. read more

This has to be my favorite restaurant in Templeton. You can always find a lively, fun atmosphere and helpful wait staff. I love the variety in their menu...you can be sinful or a bit more saintly in your options. On this occasion, a friend and I had dinner there, with me opting for their taco salad and my friend ordering the ahi tostadas. Their portions are pretty generous, so consider sharing dishes if you have a small appetite (or consider a to go bag for yummy leftovers). I thoroughly enjoyed all the fresh ingredients that went into my salad, as well as my lavender cosmopolitan (the drinks are almost too pretty to consume). My friend enjoyed the tostadas, which are equally delicious (I've had them before)....just get out a fork...they can be messy without one. There can be a wait if you don't get there early enough, but at least that means they should be around a good, long time. read more

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The food was freshly made, as I bit into my burger, it was not cooked the way I liked it and one of the girls instantly came to see what I needed. She fixed it right away and my food was amazing. Brownie Sundae for dessert. read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Brownie Sundae - American Near Me - Templeton, California

Food was incredibly average. Service was not amazing. There was a hair in my food. Beans were bland, burger tasted boring. The ahi tuna did not taste fresh and the flavors of the dish was lacking. The fries appetizer was the only decent thing. Ambiance was fine. Would not come back. read more

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The service was good, but the food? Not so much. For a place that seems to focus on beef, it was not very good. I had the tri-tip, which was well overcooked, cut in way too big chunks, and was cold, along with the potatoes and bread, also cold. Had to drown the meat in sauce to eat it. The beer, not cold. Idk what the big deal about this place is. My friend had the cheesesteak and it was also just warm, but he liked it. Should have had the fish tacos. The low rating is because the place isn't cheap, and mine wasn't worth $38. No more Jacks for me read more

Food was so delicious and service was excellent loved the atmosphere the bar is beautiful will be returning again and telling my family thank you! read more

Jack's used to be good. Now their portions are pathetic. Very disappointing. Sad little piece of salmon in my salad. Dry and overcooked. read more

Jack's Bar & Grill - Sad little piece of salmon. Dry and overcooked. - American Near Me - Templeton, California

Just had my first experience here with my friend Joe he's suggested we eat lunch there and split a Prime Rib sandwich and the waiter Diego said that they have a special where they split the sandwich and give each person a nice side of very delicious fries that were off the chain. The Prime Rib sandwich was so tender mouth watering and seriously, the best prime rib I ever had. I'm sure we'll be going back very soon. Thanks Diego for the fabulous service too. read more

SWEET LOVE OF ALL THAT IS HOLY!!! Jack's is hands down amazing!!! The atmosphere, the staff, the FOOOOOOOD!!! OMG!!! The FOOD!!! I don't eat to live, but live to eat and have traveled all over from the Middle East, Scandinavia, lived in Europe for several years, as well as all over America, this place ranks among one of the best meals we have eaten. If you come, GET the Ribeye Burger if you're craving a burger. Heck, get anything on the menu and you will NOT be disappointed! Well to Top Top TOP shelf alcohol options, draft on tap including Tin City, CaliSqueeze, Modelo and 805 among others. Come for the food and rustic ambiance and you WILL NOT regret the visit!!! read more

On Mar 29, 2025, 3 other adults, two children, and I ate at Jack's. With no previous warning, the bill came with a 2.99% service fee and, because we were a party of six, an automatic 20% tip. Hidden fees and automatic tips are enough for me to NEVER visit Jack's again. read more