My husband and I stopped into Jack's for dinner, and while the atmosphere was nice, I found the menu challenging due to my gluten and dairy allergies. There were very few options that fit my dietary needs. I ultimately ordered the ribs, but the only sides available to me were the sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts. All three items came with sauces, which made the overall meal feel overly sauced and heavy. My husband ordered the hush puppies and said they had good flavor, but they seemed like they had been sitting under a heat lamp for a while rather than coming out fresh. The ribs themselves were cooked well, but the sauce was extremely vinegar-forward--not sweet, but quite tangy. Combined with the balsamic glaze on the Brussels sprouts and the brown sugar and possible maple syrup on the sweet potatoes, everything together felt a bit overwhelming in terms of sauces and sweetness. For those with food allergies, be prepared to order à la carte and expect limited choices for sides. I would consider dining here again, but next time I'd make more selective choices to better suit my dietary restrictions. read more

We were visiting the area for a sports tournament and wanted a local restaurant with solid food for a team dinner. Jack's exceeded expectations. I called to make a reservation about a month in advance, as we were a group of 26. The staff I worked with over the phone leading up to the dinner was friendly, helpful and communicative. They called to confirm about a week prior and asked if we wanted to create any special menus for our event, which was a very nice gesture. On the day of, the restaurant called for a final confirmation and offered us the private back room for the evening. This worked out perfectly! The food was absolutely incredible and exceeded expectations. The team all enjoyed their meals, which was a variety of orderings, and the adults raved about the dishes ordered, as well. The shrimp and grits was perfection, the French onion soup was flavorful and perfect after a cold, rainy day and the pork chop was seasoned incredibly. The waitstaff worked so hard to accommodate our large group and even helped us divide up billing, which is always a huge ask. We had a fun and scrumptious evening at an amazing locally owned restaurant! If you are in or around Wilson, NC do yourself a favor and eat at Jack's! read more

Being from Nevada I was sure looking forward to some great "Carolina Cooking" during my recent visit earlier this month and upscale dining at that! Well, my friend swore by Jacks to offer the best steak dinner in Wilson. We were both highly disappointed. We were early (which was probably mistake number 1) for the dinner opening. We (3 of us) were seated near the bathroom area (not an issue) and promptly given the menus and told about the "specials of the day" by the waitress. We had two orders of the special of the day, that being the bone-in pork chop (which were not bad overall but tough to cut) which came with really dried up baked potatoes. I had to wait for the waitress to come back by. That was an issue during the entire meal. We were the only customers in the whole place, and yet I'm guessing that she had other tasks to handle instead of being readily accessible to help us with what we needed, such as the need for butter or margarine to moisten up the potatoes and maybe a refill for the tea. The other order was for a cheese and mac dish. The cheese and mac dish was so salty that it could not be finished at all. Not even a dent was made in that dish, nor, obviously was it suitable for a take home dish. Really disappointing for us. My friend lives nearby and she kept apologizing for the 2-star meal with the 5-star tab. She was utterly embarrassed, as she had told me 2 days earlier that we'd be having the best steakhouse meal ever. read more

Food, service and esthetic 10/10. I had a small group and everyone ordered something different, so I actually got a chance try multiple times. lol. Drinks.. highly recommend as well. read more

We stopped by Jacks today which was recommended by a local customer as a great lunch spot with an excellent Turkey Sandwich. Colleagues got the turkey but I opted for the chicken salad. I really enjoy a simple savory chicken salad which is hard to come by sometimes. Jacks sandwich was well seasoned with celery and onions on some buttered and toasted bread. Very good. The restaurant itself was clean and had courteous wait staff. If I find myself back, I will have to give it a try for dinner. Thanks! read more

This is a fancy place for Wilson. They have delicious steak and their salads are very good also

Food portions were large and tasted awesome.(My wife fell in love with the cranberry whipped butter). Both of us had filet mignon which was cooked perfectly. Main courses included 2 sides and 1 choice of sauce. Well balanced menu offering beef, chicken, and fish. Comfortable and warm ambiance. The servers were extremely friendly but not fully engaged with the customers needs mid meal and when paying the bill. We will return in the future, the food is reasonably priced and tasty! read more

Great food and service! I will definitely go back here again. The chicken salad was excellent.

The service was very nice with friendly staff. I was very disappointed with my food. I ordered a mahi mahi with roasted sweet potato & broccoli. I requested the cook on my dish to be medium but it was overcooked & the sweet potato must have been drenched with sugar. The broccoli was the best thing on the dish. We did get calamari for appetizers & the spicy marinara was delicious. My son's cap steak was overcooked when he asked for medium ruining the expensive cut to almost inedible. The vegetables accompanying it was sweet! My husband's chicken with garlic mashed potato & French beans was good. He ordered dessert too! Fried banana cheesecake with vanilla ice cream with caramel sauce. Too sweet he thought. The after dinner mint was really nice! The outside space is nice with fans & heating. read more

Upon arriving at Jack's, the host took us to a table for two. I asked if we could have a larger table and she said those were reserved. I explained to her I had made reservations but still sat us at a table for two. So when the waitress came and we placed our order for appetizers, JUMBO LUMP CRAB DIP and FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. She realized the table for two by the entry way was to small to accommodate are order and moved use up on my request I was very dissatisfied with our order, the fried green tomatoes were cold when they arrived at our table. We had ordered a rack of ribs and sweet potatoes which were burnt and the chop that was not 12oz and definitely not a $30 value. I have never been so dissatisfied with my meal. I did not complain to the manager because I didn't not want to make a seen. This is my go to spot for special occasions we were there celebrating birthdays, What happened to your service or was it just a bad night for all of us? read more

Had a work lunch here and the room we reserved was very hot with no air flow. Also the carpet and walls were very worn and scratched. We had to continue to swat flies away during our lunch. I'm not sure about my colleagues food but I ordered the smash burger with fries and let me just say that is not a smash burger. That is a regular burger patty but very dry and no flavor. Smash burgers are thin because they are smashed. Just call it a burger, NOT a smash burger. Also fyi, your patty should not be smaller than your bun. The waiter was great, prob the only good thing. I hadn't eaten here in a few years and it will probably be a few more before I return. read more

Sorry to say nothing went well including service. The filet was about the same size as the potato croquette (see pics). So I asked for a crab cake instead. This was cold in the middle with water standing around the bottom of it from thawing (see pics). The asparagus and potato croquettes were good. We were one of two tables. There is no excuse for this. read more

Jack's Restaurant - This is a untouched filet. Actual size. - American Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

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Chef Duji Will Surprise Your Palate Chef Duji is a doozie at Jack's Restaurant in Wilson, NC. After a few art exhibits and receptions in Wilson, we decided to dine as opposed to just eating. The server, Chelsea, was engaging, polite and totally adept at pointing her customers into making the right choice for apps and entrees. Although the restaurant lacks the total ambience a local eatery might offer, it is exceptionally clean, neat and comfortable. Wisely, we chose the shrimp and grits, and Chef Duji went two notches up on any New Orleans restaurant! Superb! And, though a tad sparce, the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer were delectable. It's absolutely a dining delight to find such a restaurant in Wilson. I urge you to try it. Chef Duji and the staff will not disappoint you. read more

Holy cow, what a hidden gem! We were able to make a reservation on line with no issues and were seated right away. Reservation recommended because at 5:15 when we pulled into the parking lot it was filling up fast after opening at 5. Nice sized space with plenty of seating, full bar and a relaxed atmosphere. The food was some of the most flavorful we've had (and we try apt of different places) and cooked perfectly on all fronts. Cass, our server, was on point the entire time, answered our questions and was very attentive as we finished items or needed refills. This was our first time here but will not be our last! . read more

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Good service and good food. I like the menu choices. And it was best fish dinner not at beach. Health dept score 100. Nice meal. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Mahi mahi Really excellent meal. 5 of 5 stars on this - American Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I had never been to this restaurant in my own hometown before. We had the short ribs and shrimp and grits. The short ribs were delicious, they actually melted in your mouth and were well seasoned. The shrimp and grits while full of flavor had a bit too much salt in the sauce. The shrimp and the grits though were well prepared. The service was excellent, courteous and attentive. Their sweet tea, which I don't usually drink anymore, now opting for water, was especially tasty. I'll be back to try some of the other good looking items on the menu. read more

First time here. Food was very good, the before dinner bread was as awesome as bread can be. And the waitress top notch. My only complaint is that for the price level of the menu, the atmosphere and surroundings were blah (grey and black accents) , they should have spent some money on an interior designer to match the price points they are asking. read more

Steak, seafood, pasta, cocktails. Choices of seating between the dining room, a bar area with high tops, and a patio if the weather's nice. Try one of the weekly specials or a steak and you won't be disappointed! read more

Jack's Restaurant - A porterhouse steak with asparagus and arugula-berry salad - American Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

I got severe food poisoning at this restaurant while in town for work. Threw up upon returning to my hotel and ended up in the hospital days later. Avoid at all costs. read more

The service was good, however, the food did not stand up to its local reputation. My cheese raviolis were actually "drowning" in a quite flavorless sauce you had to dig into to find the limp tasteless raviolis. My daughter's salmon was almost raw and her maple "glazed" sweet potatoes were maple flavored mush. My grandson had their most expensive steak, which was good. The Brussel sprouts were burned and the sweet potatoes were small pieces of white potatoes. All in all not a good experience but a very expensive one. read more

Deliciously local good food. Reservations even midweek recommended, awesome steak and service. Wilson this is your place for home cooked meals with a flair. Service is top notch, great elixir selection and full bar food service. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Banana bread foster. - American Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

They have an American Express sticker on their door which would indicate that they accept said card. When the bill arrived (in an AmEx wallet!) and AmEx was given for payment, the server rudely stated that they "had not scraped the sticker off" and they could not accept the card. This was a company meal to be paid with a company card. How do you forget to remove the sticker? Perhaps if the food was better then this could have been overlooked. The risotto was dry and flavorless. The cream spinach was too wet and soggy and also flavorless. Between the poor service and subpar food, I do not recommend this place. read more

Ordered the prime rib sandwich. Asked for medium rare and it was well done and dry. Waitress initially waited on us then went missing. Didn't get the ketchup I requested and no refills on the tea. Nobody asked us how was our lunch. Google reviews were good but I didn't have a good experience. read more

Jack's Restaurant - Pic of the food. The Au Jus was really good and also the bun but not the prime rib. Over cooked and dry. - American Near Me - Wilson, North Carolina

Food was great along with amazing service from the bartenders. Quick service and attentive staff!

We took friends for a birthday dinner and had a good experience. The prime rib was excellent and they were very happy to substitute and change items to help with dietary issues! read more

I stopped for the night in Wilson and looked on Yelp for a restaurant that wasn't a chain. I am very happy to have found Jack's. Nice atmosphere, well stocked bar, and very good food! I had the French Onion Pork Chop that was on the specials menu. My taste buds are still celebrating. For dessert I had the Vanilla Creme Brulee which was spot on. I would consider making Wilson a regular spot to stop while driving the east coast just to eat at Jacks. read more

The food was amazing. Even if you don't like tomatoes, you'll love the fried green tomatoes. The service was the best. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere was nice even over some of the rude customers. This is definitely on my list of favorite restaurants. My only turn off is that during the entire time there, you can hear doors slamming and it made the glass cabinets rattle a little. It was sort of unnerving. But not enough to not go back. read more

Food was average or below. Service was rushed and well below average. Don't eat near closing time or you will be rushed and be overwhelmed by cleaning supplies which I guess is good. For price Should be bette management if there is any and definitely better food read more

Pretty disappointed on our entire experience. We made reservations only told be told when we arrived ( we arrived on time) that our table had been given to someone else They then advised that we only could be sat in the bar. In the bar the hostess staff yelled to talk to each other over the top of customers and bartenders were over booked with making drinks and waiting on two large parties on the patio to be able to give good service.I was hit in the face with a mop handle as the busser was cleaning up a spilled drink (hard enough that it left a bruise) the food was ok, but nothing to write home about. Just really disappointed. read more

First time here was a Sunday, ordered the prime rib steak and cheese and it could have been delicious but the meat was unbearably salty! The French toast was good, nothing fantastic. Loved loved loved the garlic fried so bam Took my mom and daughters the following week and was totally embarrassed at how disgusting the food was, #1 don't ever order the pot roast in wine gravy it was horrible I couldn't even stand it, the garlic fries were nothing like the first order I got the previous week, the chicken sandwich was so hard and dry and my daughter's burger was tasteless. Oh and also the fried shrimp was grey in the middle which obviously means raw . Anyway we all agreed never to return again. read more

Ate at Jacks last night and were disappointed,where celebrating a birthday. One person ordered beef stroganoff and it had so much garlic in it he couldn't it. He told the waitress she said she got replace it with something else my friend he really wanted the stroganoff so she told the cook to not out much garlic in it.But by then he wasn't hungry so he got it to go. The.birthday girl got Salmon and was drowning in oil. So I was very displeased with Jacks. read more

Excellent restaurant!! Fabulous Seasonal menu and great service! We are so fortunate to have a chef in Wilson who is willing to take risks - cuisine is superb! You will find a unique blend of French, Asian fusion, upscale Southern cuisine, an array of seafoods and southern staples that will please all crowds (even the pickiest of eaters). So excited to have Brian at Jack's!! Owners are very sweet! read more

Very disappointing do not waste your time and money! They are understaffed and poorly managed. We waited hours for our food. When it finally came they served half of the table and didn't bring the rest of the food until much later. I spoke to the manager and explained our experience snd he only made excuses. He did not make any attempt to make our experience any better. BAD management and terrible service!!! read more

This was the first time trying this place, wait wasn't bad, waited 30 minutes to get seat in the bar, you are not allowed to sit at the bar while you wait, they use it as a table too. The bar stafff were nice, the appetizer and salad were great, entrees were mediocre at best, not bad not great, just ok. Not worth the lofty price, don't mind paying for great service and food, but again this is just barely ok.. read more

I understand this is under new management, and we really enjoy eating here. The salmon is to die for.

Don't expect much and you won't be disappointed. I've been twice because everyone deserves a second chance. The food is average at above average prices. We were a party of four, our entrees were brought out one at a time, several minutes apart. One filet was undercooked but the second one was well overcooked. The pasta appeared to be no more than butter and cream sauce. It was definitely missing something. The waitress was nice enough to bring a bowl of parmigiana cheese which make it palatable. So much for second chances read more

Took our order and then lost it... it was our anniversary dinner and we sat for over 45 min waiting for our meal...we complained to the manager on duty.. he offered us a free dessert on our $85 bill !! Not recommended as the experience was very poor for that price range of a meal....... read more