Had lunch today at Jax (Issaquah). I ordered a Ruben and my friend ordered the wagyu dip. Both dishes were very good. But when the server walked by with one of their hamburgers we knew instantly that we have to order that next time. I have to say how friendly everyone was. Especially the manager who let us in 5 minutes early because it was chilly out and didn't want us to get cold!! Definitely will return.... read more

Came with a large group and they fit us all in. Service was attentive and good. My entree was excellent! Salad was disappointing I ordered: Caesar salad - a little warm, not enough dressing and lacked flavor Petite filet mignon with Oscar prep - the bernaise sauce, crab, and asparagus made such a huge difference. The filet mignon was tender and small, which complemented the Oscar prep perfectly. And the potato pancake that came as the side was delicious. It was garlic mashed potatoes with a fried up hash-brown potato cake on top. Yummy! read more

Jak's Grill - Filet mignon $43 with Oscar prep $14 with potato pancake - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Love Jaks. Favorite is the ribeye. Always delicious. Hamburger is the best but pretty expensive. Can save a little at happy hour tho. I was disappointed that you no longer get a vegetable with your meal. I guess it is like every thing we are paying more for less. That said we will keep eating there. read more

What a great experience. Going in, I don't think we really knew what to expect, but I don't think we had any idea it was going to be as wonderful as it was. Sometimes, when we go to places like this, the service isn't great because we aren't drinking alcohol. It's always a little worry in the back of our heads that we won't matter. That wasn't the case at Jaks. Our waiter was wonderful. Attentive, helpful and kind. First, I'm a sucker for Shirley Temples, and theirs is wonderful! We got the crispy brussel sprouts, and was worried about them being tossed with anchovy, but was happy that they didn't have a fishy taste. The plate was massive and hands down the best brussel sprouts we have ever had. Then my husband got the cowboy ribeye, and I got the steak special, which was three 3oz steaks done different ways. The steaks were amazing, perfectly cooked to the doneness we requested, and were melt in your mouth tender. We also chose to get the UFO(garlic mashed potatoes with a potato pancake on top) as our potato side and loved it! For dessert we got the caramel lava cake, and the chocolate cake with raspberry sauce. Goodness. They were so good! My only complaint, was that the salads that came with our dinner were sad. Lifeless salad greens with flavorless dressing smothering it. It wasn't enough to take a star away, as we had so much other food to enjoy! But we could have gone without the salads. It was a perfect meal for our anniversary get away. We will for sure be letting everyone know about our wonderful experience. read more

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The atmosphere was very nice, service was great, they got us in quickly, earlier than our reservation. We had a ribeye and beef wellington with Demi sauce. Both were spectacular, cooked perfectly. Garlic mashed potatoes were delicious!! We will definitely be back! read more

Jak's Grill - Ribeye and plain baked potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

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Went there for a small wedding party reception. I'll start with the food. It was good. The steak was very well cooked but the veg and potato were basic. Wine list was great. Desserts looked good although I didn't have any. The service was good. I feel like it was on the slow side but I get that we were a big party and they probably wanted to not only give us time to visit but not to overwhelm the kitchen. It was also very cold inside. We were sitting under a fan and for some reason the AC was on but it was a cold day. Overall, it's "good". read more

Jak's Grill - Basic steak and potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

After having the opportunity to chat with the management team (Jeff K) and JaK's graciously offering us a significant gift certificate, we returned in what was a tremendously positive experience. Food was spot on, service was even better, with what we have come to expect as superb, interactive and fun. And we didn't just come on any day, we returned on our 25th anniversary, without any reference to past events. We wanted to really see if they could pull it off. And boy did they. It wasn't until after dinner we presented the gift certificate to our server (but made sure she and all the staff were WELL taken care of despite the discount). Beyond the great food and service, though, was the way in which we interacted with Jeff right after the incident, and with the owner (after we submitted the gift certificate at the end of the meal), whereby we were encouraged to share all of our feedback, our concerns, and hear about how the team addresses those concerns in the moment and on an ongoing basis. No BS, not butt kissing, just honesty, transparency, and sincere gratitude for us returning to give them another try. This is EXACTLY how I would expect a family owned restaurant of this caliber to respond. In fact, it was better. Needless to say - JaK's is back for us (business and personal meals) and its great to know there are still some fantastic hometown businesses that can still deliver service and value. read more

I'd heard good things about Jaks so was excited to try it for a casual dinner. Was there with a friend and ordered the ribeye steak for two. Although Jaks is known for its steak, I was pretty disappointed. The steak came with a baked potato which was supposed to be fully loaded however it had very few toppings, was dry and bland. The steak, although cooked well had little flavor and surprisingly not very tender. If given the opportunity I would eat here again but would not seek it out or go out of my way to go back. read more

From the second we walked in, we felt profiled. We happen to be two young adults with my boyfriend's two younger sisters. We arrived at about 4:25pm tonight 1/22/24 and Erica was our server. At first I thought maybe she was slightly nice, but she was so much in a rush to serve the ONE other table she had, that my boyfriend got a double basil hayden and even though I handed her my ID, she didn't even wait to see what I wanted, I had to tell her "wait I want something too!" Cause she already started walking away. It wasn't busy, it's a Monday night, and regardless, with the prices at this place, we deserve to be treated like any other guests. Our food was awful. The artichoke dip was way over cooked and it was like they took Safeway artichoke dip and put it in a toaster oven. One of my boyfriends sisters asked if they had an adult sized portion of the macaroni, she said no because they come in small portions that are baked in the dish, which in my opinion instantly makes me think of the Red Robin microwaved kids macaroni. I ordered a French dip with pepper jack and grilled onions added, it was barely even room temp when I got it and they forgot my au jus. The burger my boyfriend ordered was supposed to be cooked medium and it was cooked well done. The girls both got macaroni and both said that even Panera had better macaroni. Our server never checked on us. I wanted another drink but between the time we ordered our entrees and the 20-30 mins it took to get our food, we weren't checked on even ONE time. She made us feel like we were bothering her and she probably thought because we were young that we weren't going to tip well, which is why we received garbage service the whole time. I would never return here or recommend this place to anyone and I would hate to have Erica as a representation of my restaurant. The restaurant table was also old and moved around like it was unbalanced. If you want to be treated with respect and not profiled, and also have kids, this definitely is not the place to come. read more

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Jak's delivered again, this time for brunch. And what a delightful culinary experience it was! I got the Jak's benedict. The filet mignon and poached eggs were prepared perfectly and the bernaisse sauce elevated the flavor profile of this dish to cosmic levels. Highly recommend!!! read more

Jak's Grill - Jak's Benedict - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

This was our first time at Jak's, and we were very impressed with their hospitality. My sister had a walker and they made sure we could get in and into a booth comfortably. Once we were seated, the service was very attentive/excellent. The food was delicious. Each of us had quite flavorful meals. The vibe was fun, too. There was a small mistake on one of our orders and they were quick to make sure we were satisfied. Thank yous to the friendly staff! read more

We've been going to Jak's for over 20 years, it's always been our "go-to" when we wanted a nice steak dinner. But we might have to find a new place. The way they nickle and dime you here now is ridiculous. The menu has changed several times over the last couple years, prices have gone up. I understand that adjustments have to be made but now they are charging way more and giving you WAY less. You used to get a steak with a potato, veggies and a salad to start, all included in the price of the meal. Now you get a steak and potato, no veggies or salad, and you're paying way more. We went last night for my husbands 50th bday. My son, who is too old for the kids menu, but still a kid, ordered the 1/2 chicken. We asked for just the chicken and some mashed potato's, no sauce, not the cous cous that it comes with, etc. They ended up giving him all of it (no sauce, they got that right) plus a side of mashed potato's. So basically $35 because of the additional $7 for the potatoes which should have been a substitute for the cous cous. I just don't think it's worth it anymore. These are Daniel's Broiler prices without the Daniel's service and atmosphere. We would love to support a local business, but honestly starting to feel taken advantage of. So disappointing! read more

Jaks is by far the best steakhouse in the State, and its ribeye can go head to head with anyones. The service is phenomenal and classy, all while in a laid back vibe. I have been to Jaks routinely for years, and have never left unsatisfied. There have been a number of changes over the years, some of them, I'm not a fan of- however, the ribeye keeps me coming back, and will continue to make Jaks a regular stop for dinner. Jaks does have a seasonal rotation on their menu that can have some hits. Their cocktails are fresh and delicious, and deserts are phenomenal. So far, I haven't had a better steak. A true 10/10 experience from start to finish, every time. read more

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Amazing service -always. Had the prime rib dip and house salad -very good. Parking is tricky, minimal. read more

What has happened to Jaks?! We get reservations now but the portion is cut 50% and they took away the veggie?! Great server- just crappy presentation. The steak skewers were great- however the pieces looked smaller than stew meat. Seriously. Potato pancakes are half the size. Prices went up- why reduce size? read more

I've been to Jak's in Laurelhurst many times for dinner over the years, and was invited to tag along for brunch at the Issaquah location recently. There were a handful of open tables during brunch hour on a Sunday. I personally prefer the ambiance at the Laurelhurst location better--the AC was on blast making for a chilly dining experience. The hostess and server were both friendly, no complaints there. Being a plant-based person trying to go with the flow, I went with the oatmeal (no milk) served with raisins, brown sugar, and fruit ($9). It was as expected. I can whip up a tastier pot at home honestly, but it satisfied my hunger and was pretty healthy. It would be much appreciated if they offered a non-dairy milk alternative. One of my friend's seemed to enjoy her french toast, and my other friend thought his chicken fried steak was okay. I could come back for social get-togethers, although there are other brunch spots I prefer in the Seattle area for both food and ambiance. (There is a big free parking lot behind the building). read more

We went here for brunch and there was a slight line right at 10am at opening. We got seated right away and ordered drip coffee. It was tasty, nothing crazy but strong delicious coffee flavor. I ordered the belgium waffle with scrambled eggs & bacon. Belgium waffle was perfectly crisp and topped with whip cream & strawberries. Nothing too special about it but it was delicious & fulfilled the craving. Pricing was okay at $16. My husband ordered the biscuits & gravy and he loved it! The potatoes were so delicious & very flavorful. Biscuits were huge & fresh. Overall we had a great experience. Our server Erika P. was very sweet & patient while we asked for several things lol. read more

Jak's Grill - Belgium waffle w/eggs & bacon (bottom) & biscuits & gravy (top). Both very delicious! Potatoes were amazing. - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

We made reservations for a team dinner. It was my first time at Jak's, so I was very charmed by the restaurant and the general neighborhood where it was located in Issaquah. The place was packed for a Tuesday night, but luckily we had a reservation. Customer service was great. Our server was just the friendliest guy, and I appreciated how attentive he was. We leaned on him for recommendations, and he was happy to offer them without any doubts of the menu. We ordered several items to share including bacon wrapped scallops, grilled shrimp, and brussels sprouts. I had a couple of shrimp, which I thought were a bit overcooked since the texture was chewy. I was into the cream sauce that complimented the shrimp though. The brussels sprouts were fine and what I expected. I ordered the grilled salmon, and it was excellent! The fish was incredibly moist and flaky, and it was seasoned well. Typically the dish comes with a carb of choice, but Jak's accommodated my request for double the veggies. read more

The ambiance and service were the only good things about this place. Being from out of town, we didn't know any better. We both had cheeseburgers and the buns were saturated with grease and spicy mayo. The bill came out to $80 with a Diet Coke and coffee. I'm not sure how this place can justify charging this much to persons without feeling crappy. The server was friendly and quick but otherwise we will not be returning. read more

We'd been wanting to try this restaurant for years, but our visit was a disappointment. My dad and I were excited to meet my husband there after work for a bite to eat but couldn't even dine at a full table because happy hour is only available at the bar top. The menu didn't state a drink was required, yet our waitress said we had to order one--even though we don't drink. After experiencing snobby service and subpar food, we left after just appetizers and won't be back. Very upsetting, was looking forward to trying their Tomahawk. read more

Delicious food and a great bar with everything you want. Service is great ant the ambiance fits right in there. I'll come back once I'm passing by again. Definitely a great spot to eat, drink and enjoy! read more

The food here is always good. I bring guests to Jak's when they visit, with everyone asking to go back. The service is prompt and professional. Reservations are made online. Jak's is always worth the drive. Their dinner menu is on point, with lots of options. read more

Good food and environment. Asked for medium rare and got a medium well. It happens,but the time before was so good

My family used to come here regularly before the pandemic, but the quality and care has dramatically tanked. The boneless ribeye was mediocre and the sides were shrimpy. The cacio e pepe was horribly bland and tasted like cheap cafeteria food. Service was fine, the waitress was very sweet. This place has gone downhill. It's not worth the price anymore. read more

Another great find while vacationing in Issaquah,WA. Always looking for great breakfasts /brunch spots when visiting new places. We always ask the locals what their favorite spots are and then check out Yelp to make our final decision. Well this place did not disappoint. The chicken fried steak is my husband's favorite go to meal and he was pretty happy about this one. The crunch on the breading was great and the flavor of their sausage gravy was pretty darn tasty. This would be a place to try their biscuits and gravy next time. The biscuits were light and fluffy and perfectly complimented the meal. I tried the Sweet and Southern Steak Hash. I wished the potatoes were crispy like my husbands meal but mine had a sweet peppercorn sauce that was poured over. The waitress gave a suggestion to ask for the sauce on the side next time. Not sure if that would help the potatoes since they were tossed O'Brien style with the cut up steak. Overall not bad , great flavor but wishing it had more of a crunchy texture to the potatoes. Hubby ordered a spicy Bloody Mary but he started in on it before I could snap a pic! He should know better by now that pics come first hahaha! read more

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I haven't been to Jak's grill since the 2000s when I traveled to Issaquah more often. I'd totally forgotten about that place but I don't know why! It was my favorite Issaquah restaurant back then! Not much has changed over the years which I appreciate, especially when all you want is a proper steak. I remember their potato pancakes being a bit crispier but other than that, food was delicious! I'll just need to make a mental note to go back to Jak's more often than every 15 years! read more

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I went there the first time in September 2024 and I was there last night. Both times I ordered the same thing and both times the food was wonderful. I had the 9 ounce filet mignon with the baked potato and Caesar salad. Everything was scrumptious. My only complaint about the food was the presentation. For the price, I would think that the food would arrive with some garnish or something, but it's just plopped on a cheap plate and looks unappetizing but is very appetizing. The service both times was great. The first time I went with my daughter, and we sat in a booth and the second time I went by myself and sat at the bar and again the service was very professional and cheerful. For the prices, the ambience could be a little nicer maybe some updating. But that doesn't seem to detract from the crowd that I saw both times. I'll definitely be back. read more

Service and food were both 5 stars. Joe's experience and recommendations were really good. Great conversation leading to the best pork chops I've ever had. The simplest thing such as a salad was also good. That just shows the owner and chef cares very much about quality. read more

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The service here is friendly and easy going. The menu is pretty simple, steaks, burgers, and appetizers. The drinks are standard morning special. The restaurant itself was clean, but on the noisy side. The fries and mac noodles were alright. The only heads up is give about the mac is it's herb based, n it just cheese. As far as steaks go, if I wasn't the sort who makes steaks at home weekly. The steak be an easy 4/5. Since I do know my way around meat, it's closer to 3/5. I don't think the steak itself is worth $70. A little too tough for medium rare. I'd say this is a great date place (for the younger crowd) if you want to impress your date. read more

Jak's Grill - wagyu steak, macaroni, and cheese with sweet potato fries. - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

I have heard of Jak's Happy Hour Breakfast and was finally up early enough to to try it. I probably shouldn't spoil this gem because I literally want to come here every weekend now. Happy Hour Breakfast is in the bar and from 9-10 am only, I have heard of people waiting in line but we walked right in today. Courtney was our bar tender and she was very attentive and knowledgeable. We asked about the breakfast choices and she was spot on with her description, she was so delightful, the right amount of conversation and letting us be to eat and enjoy. The food - really no words - truly large portions and so very tasty. The melt is so large I brought half the sandwich home, easily a shareable meal. Blood Mary, delicious - you will not be disappointed the whole experience is an A+!! read more

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Good food, friendly service and bar type atmosphere. We had the salmon sandwich and it was very good.

Our first time here. Celebrating my husband s birthday. He loved the steak. Food was amazing and the service was great. We will be back

Oh my god, to say I loved it is a far cry from a understatement. Everything was perfect from the service, to the burger which was heavenly, to the drinks which were 50x better. I would come here again, again, again until they kicked me out and banned me. I love this place and would come back every day if i could. The ambiance and the atmosphere was amazing and perfect this place is really just the best place to go if you want steaks, burgers, or literally anything on their menu. Thank you so much for letting me dine here Jak's! read more

Great steak and kabobs, able to sneak in before seeing a play at the village theater. Food was great, service was great, we will definitely go back! read more

Jak's used to be our favorite steakhouse but we won't be back. I could understand raising prices or cutting portion size due to inflation, but don't mess with the quality of the food! We used to count on Jak's for consistent quality; perfect for a celebratory meal. But last night was sad. Nothing we ate was up to Jak's old standards. The menu was substantially pared down. It's one page of tiny print that's missing many of the old favorites. The print was so small my husband couldn't read it. Portions were small. The food was tasteless and unappetizing. We started with the artichoke dip. It was bland, seemed to contain no artichoke and had the consistency of cafeteria food. No more salads included with the entrees. My favorite bread pudding is gone from the dessert list. So are the jumbo prawns. I used to order the Moroccan skewers because they were amazing. I ordered them last night because I didn't want a whole steak. Big mistake. I received two sad little skewers of tiny bites of meat doused in sauce with no discernible Moroccan flavor. They were so feeble and unappetizing that I went home hungry and cooked myself pasta. We were puzzled and disappointed by the food experience and left never wanting to come back. read more

You can always count on JaK's for an amazing meal and service. It is my favorite restaurant in the area. Don't miss it.

Jak's has been my favorite steakhouse of all time since I was a child. The quality of beef is impeccable and the steaks come perfectly cooked every time. The UFO potatoes are on another level so make sure to get them!!! They are hash browns on top of a mashed potato which is absolutely genius. The sourdough bread to start is super fluffy and tart and the appetizer salads are crisp and a lovely start to the meal. The side vegetables are super good, probably because they are covered in butter! This place is such a classic and will always be one of my favorites for the rest of my life. read more

Jak's Grill - Petite Filet with UFO Potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Issaquah, Washington

Skewers in the Gorgonzola were phenomenal. All the sides were spectacular (especially potato pancakes and mac). Other dishes tasted super good. Service was extremely friendly and energetic. Very cozy interior that completed the experience. read more

I've been to other Jak's Grill locations so I already had very high expectations going to the Issaquah one - and they did not disappoint at all! After we checked in and waited for our table to be cleared/sanitized, we noticed all the staff appropriately social distance not only from the seated guests but the standing guests as well. When we got seated at our table, the waitress was at our table within a minute to ask us for our drink order - very efficient and quick! 1) Appetizer: Artichoke Dip (w/ Lobster) - O. M. G. This is a must order. My husband and I could've eaten the entire plate ourselves but we didn't want to spoil our dinner. The extra cost for the lobster is 1000% worth it as well. The dip has so much lobster in it, it's ridiculous. 2) Entree: Filet Mignon (Petite) - I ordered the petite size of the Filet. If I recall correctly, petite is 6 oz, which was more than enough for me. It comes with gigantic broccoli and some carrots, along with your choice of potatoes (baked potato, garlic mashed potatoes, potato pancakes, or fries). Delicious! 3) Dessert: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding - I personally don't like banana flavored dessert but this was superb. The salted caramel sauce is a nice compliment to the banana flavor, while the vanilla ice cream tones down on the overall sweetness as well. I'm so glad this Jak's Grill location is so close to our house! We will definitely be regular customers. :) read more

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We used to be regulars here at Jak's but unfortunately things seem to have gone a bit downhill over the last 18 months. Service is still top notch, cocktails are yummy and appetizers and salads are a good balance of old favorites and creative "I want to try that". However the steak entrees are just not up to the Jak's level of the past. Multiple times in a row now we had so-so steaks. The rib-eye overly grizzly and a bit on the rough side, same with the sirloin. I'm not expecting filet-like buttery tenderness, texture is welcome! But this wasn't worth the money, the quality of the meats used to be better. Hopefully this is a temporary thing and Jak's will improve again! If you go there: avoid the ribeye and the steak salad, no recommended. Go for the filet or the strip instead (still good). read more