Jake's Saloon was good, but a bit overpriced for what it offers. Setting: Casual neighborhood bar with a laid-back vibe and lots of seating for dining. Service: Friendly and easygoing. Food & Drinks: The truffle fries were surprisingly good, the chips were just okay, and the drinks were standard. Prices felt high for the overall experience. read more

Jake's Saloon is a fine if forgettable Irish-ish sports bar on a busy stretch in Chelsea. The bartenders are friendly, drinks are on the pricier side (though the house wheat beer is worth trying), and the food satisfying. read more

Good for a quick drink after work. Typical bar/pub food. The service is always great. Even when I don't go in for a while they still remember me on my next visit. read more

A roasted red pepper steak sandwich was a satisfying pairing to playoff football, although slow service and lack of attention to detail with order instructions stood out in the end. Good ambiance for game day, but not anything nicer. read more

A small group of friends came by after 11 pm for a quick snack and beers. The staff was so friendly and on top of all our it request. The gentleman taking care of us was from Mexico. He was so awesome and very attentive. Drinks were great, food was good and even other crusty were funny and fun. It was great stopping by. This was the only bar near our hotel with draft beers. read more

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Worst bar in nyc - has bad food and drink. No respect for customers Bartender is rude and misjudged I have never posted a review in my life but legit hate this Place read more

great spot to post up after a show at the Gotham Comedy Club, or even come here before a show. Plus, cocktails here around 10-12 bucks. better deal than getting a drink at the comedy club, or to be fair just a great deal in this economy. Can't go wrong with an old fashioned or margarita here read more

Gabby the bartender was amazing. Great service, friendly and a heavy hand when he pours . Jimmy is super nice and accommodating

Great Bartenders! Great Guinness! Great Drinks! Great Music! Great Food that i had! Rocking' Playlists! read more

We stopped in here to get out of the rain and watch the end of the Oregon game. Nice big screens on the wall. This is kind of a dive with a very mixed crowd. Slow service. Lots of domestic beers. Chicken nachos for $17. It did the trick but nothing remarkable. read more

Tried the fish and chips, buffalo chicken spring rolls on our first trip. 2nd trip was steak (med. rare) and their Sunday pasta of the day and glass of wine. I don't recommend the fish and chips, batter was soggy, but fish and tarter sauce were good. Buffalo chicken spring rolls were yummy and a different take on rolls. The steak was cooked perfectly, along with our two sides of baked potato and onion rings. Very tasty, I would order that again! The pasta of the days was a penne with chicken in a cream herb sauce...I'm going home to figure that recipe out, delicious! I even used the sauce on my steak (they don't serve horseradish...) and it was soooo good! Long Island iced tea was Uber strong, only needed one! read more

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This is a second location of the original Jake's Saloon. It is a classic pub/Irish bar. Wooden tables, wooden bar top, and bar chairs with backs. Well the last part isn't classic. A stool without a back would have been classic. But the ambiance is exactly as you would expect it. During football/basketball/baseball any sports games really, you'd expect a more rowdy crowd. Beers on taps are standard. The bartender was cordial even on a slow night. Sometimes what you expect of a place is exactly what you came for. In this case, I came for a glass of water but also for a brew. Win. read more

I can't tell you how much I love this place and how happy I am to have found my "Cheers" bar.. you know, where everybody knows your name?! The owner, Jimmy, is such a great guy who really cares about his customers. He wants everyone to feel welcome and to have a great time. All the staff members I've met are incredibly friendly as well! If you're ever going to a show at Gotham Comedy Club this is two doors down in the perfect spot to hit up right before or after the show for a couple drinks and some delicious food. Typically barfood isn't very impressive but the chef really knows what he's doing. I'm vegan so I ordered the vegan burger which was so delicious and surpassed my expectations. They even make their own vegan aïoli that I could drink from the cup! I don't know how they made a Beyond burger so exceptional (I've had at least 100 by now) but it's clear everything is super fresh and made with love. My friends got a mix of fried apps and said everything was excellent! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Staff was friendly. Food was good . atmosphere made me feel welcome. The drinks were well mixed and a nice assortment of beers. read more

This is a place catered to the palm colored people. drinks were 1/10 , food was 0/10. in a matter if 15 minutes 90$ were spent. Definitely recommend something with a larger menu, and quality food as ours were so bad we each took 1 bite and asked for the check to leave. go literally anywhere else read more

3 stars is about right. Not my favorite, kind of dark and dreary and cocktails are okay. Fine in a bind.

Wonderful place - always stop in when I am in the city. The bar staff is amazing and the owner. Jimmy, is a personable guy who goes out of his way to make everyone feel welcome. I will be returning next time I am in the city! read more

Great sports bar and top notch service. Well decorated for the holidays, great TVs, clean bar. No complaints!

Friendly staff and food is always very good, decent portions and affordable prices. Jimmy is a great host. The place is warm and cozy with holiday decorations. read more

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It's a good vibe, with a solid crowd, nice decor and lots of TVs. I'm knocking off a star because they don't list drink prices on their menu (looking up their website doesn't help, either). We were told that beers are $7.50 and cocktails are $14, but who knows if those prices are arbitrary?! read more

Terrible service. Totally rude. Not okay I'm the slightest. Chased us down after someone already paid and we were on a tab and was so so so sassy about it and let people join our tab!? Strangers& obviously need some sort of new workflow process. read more

Myself and the boys were painting New York City red one night, and had this place as a stop. It was a fun little bar! The people that both worked in here, and the patrons were very friendly. Everyone was in a very cheery mood. This is the kind of bar you can go into and easily make friends. The cocktails are tasty and the beer selection is fair. We didn't try any food and just stuck to drinks. The place itself is pretty big. It has a dining area behind the bar. Come the late evening time, it gets pretty dark in there. Drinks are fair priced and not overly priced for Manhattan. Overall; good place to grab a drink and meet some people. I think I'll stop by again next time I'm in town. read more

Went to Jake's Saloon last night with a bunch of friends for March Madness and it was exactly what you look for in a sports bar where you can actually move and talk to the people you came with. The owner Jimmy is the nicest bar/restaurant owner I've ever met and made a point to learn all of our names. The food was fantastic bar food, the drinks were strong, and plenty of TVs to watch games - great for happy hour or weekend spot. Food we ordered (all delicious): loaded tots, mac and cheese bites, buffalo spring rolls, and chicken quesadilla. read more

I almost forgot that I had been to this bar once years and years ago I think for a burger and a beer with the ladies. Came back in recently when trying to find a new bar to go to with a friend/date(?) Operative word. But the place kind of has a certain charm to it. The Irish bartender is plenty nice. It's super dark. Not many people. The draft selection is mediocre. If you get any of their house ales don't get the wheat one. It's a terrible lemony rendition of Blue Moon gone slightly bad. But I also don't love Blue Moon. Their house red ale is a lot more palatable but then again their prices aren't amazing and come in around $7-8 these days. When forced to order bar food we went with their jalapeno poppers. I was expecting cream cheese to ooze out and was pleasantly surprised it was at least cheddar. I kind of like the place but it had a 'I'm in my late 40's and have no friends where do I hide myself from the world' kind of vibe. read more

I love visiting Jake's Saloon! A great ambience inside and always incredibly friendly & accommodating staff! Great drink selection, with a wide range of beers/cocktails. The food is also great -- we had the steak quesadilla, delicious burgers, mac&cheese bites and the French fries are amazing! Great pub fare & always a good vibe. This is the perfect place to catch up with friends after work or to visit on a Friday/Saturday evening! I definitely recommend stopping in for a drink/apps! read more

Ordered the lobster ravioli to-go. It was $18 for legit 5 pieces of ravioli (see the attached picture). That comes out $3.60 a ravioli. Seriously?! And they were cold! They tasted ok. Maybe they would have tasted better if they were hot or even warm, but definitely not cold and definitely not worth the $3.60 a ravioli price tag.‍ read more

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Jake's is a really fun bar. A good place to have a drink or food before or after going to Gotham Comedy Club. They have a drink menu but the bartenders can make anything you request. The food is delicious and they have a daily food special, which is a bargain! Jimmy, the owner, is there sometimes. He's a great guy to deal with, and a great host. read more

Such a great spot to bring family and friends! Food is delicious and comes out quick. The staff and owner make you feel welcome the minute you walk in the door. The cocktails and atmosphere are some of the best in the city! read more

Fantastic pub atmosphere with a nice selection of beers and cocktails. Great place in the neighborhood to catch a game with friends. Typical pub food, but always delicious and they offer daily specials. A perfect spot to grab some drinks and a bite to eat! read more

Awesome ambiance, killer cocktails, and super-friendly staff. Luv the whipped cream mimosa

Tonight was my second time at Jakes Saloon and it was even better than my first, which was great. The staff are super courteous and diligent. I had Jake as my waiter tonight, what a pleasure. Food was great, you must try the wings. Drinks were served cold and to the top....try the Spicy Pear Martini, my wife loved it. Met the proprietor tonight, what a great guy, his name was Jimmy, super talented at keeping you engaged and checking on things, without being intrusive or pushy. Here's to hoping I run into him again on my next trip back. Great Bar! read more

Love the service, love the food, best wings and seasoned fries you will ever have! First Irish Pub in NYC I've been to that actually feels homey.... Will certainly be back. Met the proprietors of the establishment, what nice humble guys. Slainte. read more

Short version: Mouse turd in my beer. Bartender tried to say it was a piece of lemon. It was not. Longer version: I ordered "Jake's Wheat." The tap ran out. He disappeared and showed up with a different glass several minutes later from someplace in the back. I told him about the floating object. He tried to argue that it was lemon seed. He didn't offer anything on the house, even if he did I would have said no thanks: I was too grossed out read more

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Several locations. I would give a 5 if they sold mozzarella sticks. The burger and onion rings are amazing. When in NY you need to try a burger at an Irish bar. A true Irish Bar!!! read more

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Party of two for after work bar night with my baby boy, we ventured nearby to Jake's Saloon for a look - see of their alcohol. For Him: Long Island Ice Tea It was weak according to my friend and from my little imbibe it tasted like grapefruit juice from the acidity. For Her: Cabernet Sauvignon wine It was average but got me very tipsy. A sports bar with eight (8) TV screens. Nice ambiance with nice varnish wood tables without the wobbliness. Obscenely expensive for two drinks totally over $21.00 (with sales tax). No comment on the bar food as I did not consume any. No comment on the facilities as I did not utilize. Customer service was mediocre as they seem to ridicule customers fending a insincere mask to degrade me passing off as rude joke. read more

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Friendly neighborhood Irish bar. Owner and bar staff incredibly friendly. Highly recommend!

I had an incredibly disappointing experience here. Now, I don't typically expect much from pubs, but the waiter was incredibly dismissive about every single question I asked about the menu and drink list. I said I needed time to think about it (since my questions weren't really answered in the first place) and he didn't even come back. Very limited menu and unhelpful service. I wouldn't come back here. read more

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Ok atmosphere if you are looking for a sports bar with tv's in front of you. But that's probably about the best you'll get at this place. Drinks were watered down but the worst was the food. We ordered the flatbread and it tasted like chef boy r dee sauce and the bread was soggy like a wet piece of undercooked dough. The mango and chicken spring rolls were inedible. The chicken quesadillas were barely passable. The chicken was over cooked and tasted like it was at least two weeks old. Why not one star? Well the bartender was nice and it is a sports bar. You shouldn't be going here for the food. read more

We stopped by here because we wanted to grab something quick before our comedy show at 8 at Gotham theater. Came here I'd say around 6:45. A lot of open tables. Seated right away. Cute inside. They had Halloween decor up which I appreciated. I also really enjoyed the music they were playing. Food was also pretty darn good. The only reason I docked a star was because service wasn't that great. Took a while for someone to come to even take our drink order. We were in kind of a hurry so at that point we put in for our meal too. Took a while to get our drinks (and all I got was a Diet Coke). When we got the bill we had to actually bring it up to the bar to speed up the payment process. Otherwise again ambience and music was excellent. The prices were very decent too. I got a cheeseburger which was delicious and super juicy. The fries were also GREAT! (~15.00) My husband got the wings and said they were very meaty and flavorful (12.00). My friend got the beef chili nachos-12.00- (which i didn't think they were much to write home about but she really enjoyed them and really liked the chili on them) My friend also got a spicy pear martini. I tried a sip and it was delicious! Very tasty and not weak. Besides the service aspect (which wasn't a huge deal to us) we had a great experience and would go back for sure. read more

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Great bar and food is awesome. Reason for the 4 star and not 5 is unless you're 60 years old, the music is awful. Different bartenders have their music, but I watched an entire crowd leave once the music changed from 90s rock to music from the 50/60s. If they change the music to an updated playlist, it would be perfect. read more