This is our favorite place for consistency the food, and especially the service. Staff is exceptional every time.. our last server's name was Ben. He was great. Even though he was new, he made some great recommendations on the menu. We tried some different things then we usually have.. restaurant is always clean and inviting with a warm ambience. we travel from Pacifica to the San Mateo location. We prefer it over South city Jack's... we love this place read more

Located near San Mateo downtown, parking is plentiful and easy to find. The interior is large and bustling. Decor was very cool made the place quite lively. Buffalo chicken wrap (5/5): so checking yummy and delicious. The wrap was nicely made and presentation was great. The chicken was crispy and the other ingredients balanced the texture out nicely. Service was great. On top of that I loved where we sat still indoors but had sizeable openings to let outside air in. Tap to pay is accepted. Overall, Jack's Restaurant and Bar is a great place. Food is delicious and service was spectacular. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - BUFFALO CHICKEN WRAP - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

We came here for a work lunch. Very easy to get to location, right off of 92 with a good amount of parking. The menu has a nice variety, something for everyone! Pastas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, more hearty main dishes. I was tempted by the meatloaf but not wanting to go back to work with food coma, I chose the sauteed Petrale Sole. It was a solid choice, the fish was cooked nicely and the sauce was tasty. Mashed potatoes were creamy and buttery and the veggies were good as well. Overall, a solid spot for lunch! read more

Jack's is such a great place to have lunch with coworkers or enjoy a meal with family and friends. They have a large variety of mac and cheese dishes, pasta, salad, and sandwiches. Their chili is also surprisingly good and very hearty! There's plenty of parking in a lot shared with CVS, which is a bonus. Definitely a place I'll continue to read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, broccoli - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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stopped by for a late lunch. We were greeted and seated immediately. The atmosphere was really nice this is the second jack's ive been to. I ordered a strawberry mocktail wasnt my favorite but the shirley temple was amazing. I tried the tuna melt one of the best ive ever had. I ordered the salmon it was okay nothing to rave about. Id definitely come back the service was good as well. read more

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I want to say that Jack's has been a go to over the years for my family and has never disappointed us. This specific location is our favorite due to the restaurant's layout and quality of food.They accommodate us every time we bring our service dog and always leave satisfied. Today I ordered the mediterranean sampler ( which consists of plenty of pita bread, hummus, tzatziki, olives, and diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onions etc)- it is always a great appetizer to start off with as it is fresh and light, and a french dip. Jack's french dip is a customer favorite and honestly it is rightfully so. The sandwich is stacked with tender meat and the bread is fluffy and soft. The au jus is the star of the show! My mom was in the mood for breakfast and the corned beef hash hit the spot. Our server was very attentive and treated us well. read more

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I'm from out of town and was looking for a place to eat dinner with my mom. Google showed great reviews and the menu was right up my alley. I loved the atmosphere and the cool vibe and 80's music. Our waiter was Ben. He was very accommodating. I couldn't decide between 3 dishes and asked him for his recommendation. He recommended the California mac and cheese. WOW! I loved it! My mom also enjoyed her sole and mashed potatoes. Our only negative is that we asked for her vegetables to be cooked extra soft and they were not. But we were still happy with our overall experience and plan on visiting again. read more

Ben was amazing, by far the best in the business. 11/10 service. An absolute masterclass of what top-tier white-glove service should be.

Ben did such an amazing job and he took care of us and not only gave us good service but was very prompt in helping me giving a birthday surprise for the night! Lovely guy and lovely service! :) read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Lamb JACK'S BURGER - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Ben was super attentive as soon as my mom and I sat down! He's aware of all guests needs and is there to exceed expectations with a Smile ! We love Jack's in San Mateo and thus type of service keeps us coming back! Ty Ben! read more

The code Blue burger here is one of my favorites of all time! Meat, blue cheese and bacon- so tasty! The garlic fries on the side are perfection! Gets a bit crowded and loud though so I usually get my order to go! Occasionally get the Mediterranean plate, that's very tasty too! read more

The food was fantastic, and everyone was so welcoming to our baby, which we really appreciated. A special shoutout to our server, Ben. He was attentive, accommodating, and made our dining experience a wonderful one. We'll definitely be back! read more

I had a wonderful time here on my Birthday . Thank you Benny:) We also received a Birthday cake slice.

Ben was so great ! Please give him a raise. He was so attentive. He created a fun space for our party.

It was my birthday and my server Ben was immaculate in taking the order and delivering it with impeccable precision and accuracy. He not only made my birthday feel special but the vibes were awesome. He came up behind me with ice cream and sang happy birthday which felt so special. Very good service and vibes. Would definitely come here again because of Ben. read more

Ran into this place visiting my grandmother, so glad we did. Busy place so I'm glad we were able to be sat right away being a party of 3. Our server Samantha greeted us right away and helped us on making a decision on meal choice. Large menu with lots of choices. Not sure if the bread is given automatically but we had to ask for it, which I'm so glad we did. I'm a bread person and the warm sourdough bread hit the spot. Food was yummy and big portions Crispy Fried Chicken 10/10- so delicious that it needed no hot sauce or anything. Crispy, flavorful, juicy. Mama meatloaf 9/10 not dry, loved that it came with onion rings for texture and flavor. My son got the kids chicken tenders 10/10 he ate all his chicken with no complaints. Which does not happen often. Ambiance was clean even though it as busy and simply decorated. Will definitely be back to try more options. Our new spot after visiting my grandma. read more

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We had a nice dinner at Jack's! We went for Happy Hour which had really great deals. The appetizers we got (chips&dip, wings) were super yummy. Our meals were also tasty! We sat on the patio and it was warmed appropriately during the rain. The service was nothing to write home about, semi-slow and didn't check in a lot but very kind. Will go back! read more

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I enjoyed the dishes I ordered; I mixed up my dishes to make it a different experience. Small dishes for lunch that satisfied my hunger. I find this to be a great way to enjoy dining without ordering to much food. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Zucchini cakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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This place is huge and has a ton of options, which makes it great for groups and picky eaters. There is plenty of parking, quick service, a full bar, and a covered patio for outdoor seating. They serve everything from breakfast and brunch to lunch and dinner. Portions are very large for the price and most entrees are around twenty dollars. They also have a both a happy hour and a late night happy hour, with well priced food and drinks. Easy spot to meet up when everyone wants something different. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - CHILI & CHEESE OMELETTE - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Food was great! I was 1 of an 11 person group that enjoyed the services provided by this establishment (More children than adults) and we had a great time. The chicken strips were chicken striping, the French-fries were french-frying, and the grilled cheese was grilled cheesing. Besides the food, the ambiance was perfect, the kids could be loud without causing a commotion without it feeling overly noisy inside. The adult food was also very tasty and full of flavor! Carbonara was perfect, chili Mac and cheese was wonderful. Also!!! That pregame table bread almost stole the show! stop thinking about it and just come here! read more

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At the location for a classic car weekend meet-up, was curious about the lines in front, so I was determined to give it a try. EVERY dish was amazing. Our server , ( Scolar or Skyler, sorry bad with names ) was amazing , I love how they work as a team and checking on us filling up water , breads, boxes ... anything we want. Super nice folks Very crowded place but hey, it's worth it. Come and try read more

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My best gal pal and I celebrated her birthday dinner here. We arrived around 4:30pm on a Saturday. We were seated all the way in the back past the bar. It was more quiet back there. Our waiter was great and arrived at our table pretty fast to take our beverage choice. We both chose an Arnold Palmer and it was the best tasting one I've ever had! I noticed they offered an early bird dinner, even on a Sat., for around $27! The had a 10 oz. NY steak option with bread, soup or salad, mashed potatoes and veggies. My steak was perfectly prepared as I asked- med rare. The mashed potatoes were not salty and tasted buttery and the side of veggies were steamed just right. They do not offer a free dessert for birthdays that I know of but we chose to share a slice of the tuxedo cake. OMG! Large enough for 3 people! Great ganache frosting with layers of chocolate cake and creamy goodness! A few waiters came over and sang Happy Birthday to my friend table side. She loved it! I recommend this location for the ease of parking, the great service and a wide array of entrees to choose from. I'll be back. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Steak (10 oz) with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. Offered on Early Bird dinner special. 10 OZ NY STEAK - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I just keep coming back here - loving the benedict as always, sometimes an omelette, sometimes the shrimp cocktail to mix things up - almost always order the mini bottle of champagne - always a nice time with friends, always great service, yummy food, and fun to run into people from your life - everyone seems to come here! read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Yumm!!!! I love this resturant. Amazing service! Huge portions! Something for everyone on the menu. Great family friendly restaurant or a night out with friends. The ambiance was perfect with not too many tvs, mood lighting, beautiful bar, and big booths!! Can't wait to come back! read more

Good service by wait staff "Scala" .Efficient and cordial. The grilled salmon either on a salad or as a main dish are excellent. Salads are fresh, recommend the cob salad. Pretale sole is fresh. Breakfast options available until 2pm. Save room for dessert, especially if you want to venture the "Tuxedo". but we opted for the cheese cake and baklava read more

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We are regulars at the San Mateo Jack's Restaurant. Our latest experience was especially good thanks to Ben G. taking care of us. He was cheerful, helpful, and very prompt. The orders came out just as we had asked. Ben was efficient and really nice to talk to (especially about hummingbirds). What a treat to have him & this restaurant in our neighborhood. read more

Another great dinner at Jack's. Seated right away with reservation. Our waiter was fantastic! Had our calamari out lightening fast. The Shrimp salads were delicious, as was the fish and chips, and cheeseburger! read more

We came here for lunch and the place wasn't that busy so we got seated fairly quickly. The service was quick and staff were friendly. The fried chicken really caught me by surprise because it was delicious and super juicy! The portion of fries were so large I couldn't even finish it and I was stuffed. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - CRISPY FRIED CHICKEN - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Love Jack's - both the one in San Mateo and San Bruno. The ambiance is nice and the food is so good. I really struggle to make a selections because everything I've had over the years has always been so good. Never had a bad meal here. I've been here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. read more

6/30/24 Zach and I had gone to the Jack's in San Bruno and wanted to try out this Jack's in San Mateo. We walked to Jack's that evening since it's only a 13 minute walk from our apartment. For those of you driving there, they have a sizeable parking lot. When we got there, it was busy but we didn't have to wait that long for a table. Here's what we got: - Lamb and beef meatballs (to share) - Spaghetti carbonara + mixed green salad (mine) - Mama eleni's meatloaf + Cesar salad (his) The meatballs were the first to come out, but it took almost 20 minutes. The meatballs were pretty tasty though. The tomato sauce has a nice kick to it; too bad there wasn't more of the meatballs to eat. Next came the salads that were pretty standard. About 10 minutes later, the main dishes came out. The carbonara was cooked perfectly and I liked that the sauce was creamy. The only thing I didn't like was that there was so much grease when I was finishing up the pasta. I grabbed some of the mashed potatoes that came with Zach's meatloaf and I thought it was pretty bland. The meatloaf itself was good. Our service that day was okay. We got put at a table near a really rowdy crowd and since it looked like the staff wasn't going to ask that table to quiet down, we asked to be moved to a quieter area to which we had to wait 10 minutes for that. Besides that and waiting a long time for the meatballs, service was minimal. Would I personally return....I'm 50/50 but leaning towards no...I will say though that I guess it's a good thing that what I experienced at the other Jack's is consistent with the San Mateo location as well. read more

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Stoped by today for the first time since moving here 6 years ago. It's been on the list for a while. We ordered the zucchini cakes to start- delicious! chicken skewers - perfection! That chicken was so tender and so flavorful and so much on my plate! Box please! Last but not least the tutto mare - seafood in it was amazing, a little too much pasta but the sauce and dish as a whole was really good. Mocktails were fabulous. It was busy but you were well taken care of. Nice and comfortable atmosphere. Warm and cozy spot for a quick dinner. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

Great service, seated only after 10 min of waiting on a Sunday late morning. The waiter was friendly and accommodating. The burger and spinach artichoke benedict was solid! The only "bad" thing was that the burger patty didn't actually fill up the space of the sourdough bread slices. Also, the garlic fries weren't crispy, but still tasted good. The meat was cooked very well and had very good flavor. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - SPINACH ARTICHOKE BENEDICT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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Great place. Everything is order is excellent, and the Tuxedo Cake is excellent. The servers are great. Ben is the man.

Service was quite snappy for a lunch time Sunday. They are always good here too to bottom. read more

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Catfish Po'Boy, Chicken sandwich, and burger were all good, it was 3 of us. Food was good

Everything is amazing here at Jacks Saul and Lizette and all the staff are amazing. The food is so good and they always have what we want. Even in the late morning they have fried chicken for us. read more

LIZETTE!! Hands down. Her team, including Caesar and Saul are the best. Lizette is respectful and prompt. She watches the floor and refills drinks and handles customer inquiries with swiftly and professionally. I have been a customer for over 10 years. I now live in GA but I return a few times a year and Jacks is always a must to go and eat and visit with not only staff but people of come to know a dear friends. Thank you read more

Food was average. Nothing negative, nothing outstanding. Drinks were weak. But the service was EXCELLENT!! Our server Barry was attentive & entertaining. I'd go back just for him read more

Never been to Jack's looked at reviews for kid friendly meals as my children are pickey. I and my friend ordered the California burger. The burger was delsious. No complaints. My friends son got the hotdog and fries. My Daughter and her friend got the mac cheese meal off the adult menu. The portion of the mac and cheese waa large. I could got one and daughter ans friend could share. it looks like a cheese pizza but after diggy in they got down to the noodle. They said it was ok. Ooh harsh critics. For 12 yrs old probably should stuck with the kids menu. The ambience looked family friendly with Bar tuck in thr Back corner. The server was nice and attentitive. We had several serves come to check on us at our table. We were in and out with in a n hour. Went on a weekday about 1:30pm. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - California Burger. Avacado, grilled mushrooms and cheese.With Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California

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I went to brunch today and the service was great. The bartender was serving up some breakfast shots and I decided to snap a photo. Her name is Lizette and she needs a raise. She keeps up with the demand and even knows what the guest would like when they come in. I will be back soon. read more

Jack's Restaurant & Bar - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - San Mateo, California