I've been going to Jaks for years, and usually feel that you get a decent steak with a side and a salad for a fair price. Tonight's experience was very poor. I ordered the cowboy ribeye 22oz bone in for $44. When I received the steak, i first noticed the flavor was different from what I'm used to. I was told by my server (the bartender) that it was probably the coffee rub, and if I wanted shed get me a butter sauce for it, I declined. The next thing I noticed was how difficult it was to cut. I often order ribeye because of their tenderness and flavor. Not only was the flavor off, but it was full of grissel to the point that only half the steak was edible. I told my server that the steak was tough and difficult to eat she said she was sorry and handed me the bill for the entire dinner.. Very disappointing experience.. read more

JaK's Grill - Very disappointing - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped by here for the Yelp breakfast club one Sunday morning. We all sat at the bar since it was a pretty small group. The brunch happy hour deals were very affordable. I didn't take advantage of them though since they all involved egg dishes. Instead, I got the waffle with bacon. That was quite a tasty waffle! It was better than Kingfish's waffle. It didn't have any chicken on the side, but it was BETTER since it had baaaacon! It was served with whipped cream and a couple of sliced strawberries on top. It comes with a side of maple syrup, but it didn't need it with the whipped cream on top. Our bartender was friendly, attentive, and engaging. There was a "regular" older gentleman who was waiting there with us when the door opened. Apparently he's there about 6x per week, and he sat next to us at the bar. He's a really nice guy if you see him there and want to chat him up :) I'd be back. I heard their dinner happy hour deals are really reasonable and delicious too, so we'll stop by sometime. read more

JaK's Grill - Waffle with bacon, eggs, strawberries, whipped cream - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

My boyfriend brought me here for valentines day last year , and I had such an amazing experience! I had the ribeye and DAMN, it was the best steak I've ever had! I would recommend it to everyone! They did the best job cooking it, the flavors were on point and the meat just melted in my mouth! One year later and I can still taste it! My boyfriend ordered the prime top sirloin. The menu said that it was "Kens favorite" so my boyfriend trusted that, but was disappointed. I tried it, and I mean it wasn't the best cut of meat but it wasn't rubbery either. If you want that melt in your mouth goodness spend a few dollars more and go for the other choices like the filet, ribeye or new York strip. We also ordered onion rings and they were yummy too. On top of that, the service was amazing! The lady was super knowledgeable and was patient with us. I was unsure of what wine to drink and she offered me a sample glass of some red wine. Love it! On top of that, the booths are private and the lights are low. Its a great atmosphere! I usually like to eat at a place a few more times before writing a review, but this place was amazing! Stop here when you can! I need to make my way back and try out the happy hour! read more

JaK's Grill - Best ribeye EVER!!!!! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm not a steak gal, but I do enjoy a tasty burger, and Jak's is the only place I feel right ordering a burger and a manhattan at the same time. Soft candle light, extremely roomy dark wood booths, a beautifully equipped bar and a soundtrack of Ella and Frank made it impossible for me to avoid feeling like a player in Mad Men. Recs: Lobster Mac and Cheese Petite NY strip with blue cheese dressing on the salad and red-skinned garlic mashed potatoes Stuffed pork chop with gorgonzola Burger plus The"Bliss" cocktail was like drinking grapefruit juice. Order this if you're feeling dangerous, if not, the bartender makes an excellent gin martini. Top-notch service, swanky digs and a great location. And we live down the street. How lucky are we? read more

JaK's Grill - Manhattan! Yum. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

So, had to update from my previous post. Today, after my husband, son and I were turned away from Matador because of our 7 month old(they're 21+), we decided to head on over to Jak's for lunch. This was our first time eating here for lunch and after the amazing experience we had here today, it most certainly will not be our last! Service when we first walked in until when we were seated was phenomenal - they didn't miss a beat. Also, food portions are big and an incredible value for what you get. Ordered the regular sized steak salad - lots of perfectly cooked med. rare steak, carmelized onions, cheese and a mustard vinaigrette... my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I also ordered an iced tea, and refills on both my iced tea and water were frequent. My husband ordered the steak skewers, loaded baked potato and salad. We both loved our meals! We're already planning our next trip to come back! read more

Y-U-M! Visited Jak's in W Seattle for an early Father's Day dinner and had to deal with others who were doing the same as well as Graduation Celebrations. This means that it was B-U-S-Y but we knew that going in and didn't mind waiting an hour to be seated. The sidewalk out front provides all the people watching activities that one may want. The food was amazing; even down to the kids Grilled Cheese sandwiches. Both my husband and I enjoyed a steak and they were "melt in your mouth" delicious. The prices are reasonable for the quality and amount of food you get. The meal comes with veggies and a HUGE baked potato. Will definitely be back and maybe plan for an early dinner so we can avoid the wait. read more

Medium rare ribeye cooked perfectly. Sides were ok but the atmosphere was nice. Pretty good steak and the service was excellent. The food is good but I remember it being better the last time I visited. read more

JaK's Grill - Ribeye Medium rare!!! FIREE!!!! - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

One of the best places to eat and drink in west Seattle. Can't go wrong with any of there delicious items. Great happy hour but get there early because it's really only an hour. Items I've had are the burger, skewers, wedge salad, and steak bites. There steals looks good and can't wait to try one. Always friendly and great atmosphere. read more

JaK's Grill - Full bar - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been going to JaKs for many years and they have always had a high level of food consistency. But last night it was bad in presentation and taste. If it wasn't for the staff I would rate this much lower. The new chef needs to being back the old chef to do the cooking. read more

This is my go to spot when I want to have a nice steak, an awesome burger, or just a good place for drinks with my Westside homies. Sometimes you don't want all of the formality or pretense of a downtown steakhouse, just a comfortable and casual place with delicious meat... this is that place for me. They don't take reservations, but service is always friendly and efficient whether it's brunch, lunch, dinner or happy hour. Definitely a testament to their staff and management. My favorites are: Brunch - chicken fried steak, crab Benedict, and bloody Mary Lunch (and HH)- house burger (one of the best in town, think John Howie and 8oz) with cheese and bacon and Caesar salad Dinner - always the ribeye with UFO (the Met is just a smidge better albeit more expensive) The wine selection is pretty good and the bartenders make solid drinks. Happy hour is 4-5pm and the burger is and awesome deal, but you'll want to get there at 4 due to the line and smallish bar. Street parking is getting tougher to find, but you can try the free lots on either side of California Ave. Cheers. read more

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I've had a few burgers and a chicken sandwich from JaK's, and they have always been delicious. The food is fairly expensive, but worth it, and I usually have leftovers enough to make another meal. The fries are good too, much heartier than anything you'd get at a fast-food restaurant. I've only had takeout lately because of COVID, but they were good about that, and the restaurant was mostly empty, which is a huge relief during this time. Employees are polite and effective. Good job! read more

My bf took me here for my birthday and I'd have to say, it wasn't such a bad setting for that. We were escorted upstairs into a small dining area, so I didn't get to see much of the rest of the place. So, I remember it to be just dark and romantic (probably because we were in a candle-lit area). The service was great. Our waitress was friendly and tended to us when needed. I ended up getting the filet mignon. It was pretty satisfying. But, I'd have to say my bf's ribeye was a lot better. For a great quality steak, the pricing isn't so bad (although it may appear to be more expensive than the not-so-upscale steakhouses to some). I wouldn't mind coming here again but to be honest, I wasn't wooed enough and wouldn't go around recommending this spot to everyone just yet. However, their food and service was good so they deserve a 4, SO FAR, in my book. read more

Consistently good American food. Large portions. Love their sautéed mushrooms. If you are a steak person you will love this place.

First time here and it was great! Atmosphere is casual, kind of like an outback, but the food was much better and more in line with the nice steak houses in seattle. I had the Filet Oscar, which was very nicely prepared medium, the wedge salad, also delicious. As a side I got garlic potato and that was yummy! My husband got the pork chop and I had a few bites, really good! Prices were great! Service was good. read more

Came here for anniversary/Valentines day dinner. For the amount of food you get, the prices are not bad. We got filet mignon and the ribeye. Great service even though it was a busy day cause of Valentine's Day. A lot of food so we have to take it to-go. ***They don't take reservations (-1 star for that) so we had to wait 2 hours for a sit :( but the area is nice to walk around before they call you and say your table is ready. I would def come again when it's less busy! read more

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Wow. Just wow! Fantastic dinner experience. Reservations were made simply. Table was ready for us. We had a nice, private table upstairs by the window overlooking the street. It was nice to see the traffic and people below. Downstairs was lively, but a little too loud for what we were looking for so sitting upstairs was perfect. We had bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. Fantastic! Melt in your mouth delicious. Only wish there was 4 instead of 3 on the plate. Friendships were almost dissolved after a decade over that 3rd scallop. Had the special for our entree. 3 small filets prepared 3 different ways. My favorite was definitely the Oscar. My friend's favorite was the bacon wrapped, blue cheese smothered style. The baked potato was huge and full of toppings. There was plenty of cheese, bacon and butter to cover it. Veggies were cooked to perfection. Simple, but delicious. Service was also outstanding. He was very attentive and I apologize for not remembering his name. He really showed us a great experience. I can't wait to bring more guests here in the future. read more

JaK's Grill - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have heard about and wanted a burger from Jak's because people raved about them. I finally had one today and it was fantastic! I'll be back often! read more

This is my very favorite restaurant in all of West Seattle/Seattle! I have traveled here, from Florida, for the last 9 years to eat the best Halibut I've ever tasted. I love the Panko Parmesan Halibut the best but the various daily special preparations are creative and delicious as well. The fish is always grilled perfectly...always! And crisp, cold salads and fresh sides, great appetizers. They also offer tasty handcrafted cocktails, beers and a nice wine list. I have always had a fabulous meal here and the servers are delightful! read more

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The good - Best price for a nice steak house in Seattle. Dinner comes with bread and salad. Full bar with good selection of craft beer and wine. Ordered filet mignon with fries as I always do at steak joints. The fries are great, much better than The Metropolitan Grill and Daniels Broiler; however, the steak was better at those locations. The bad - They don't take reservations, at least the one in West Seattle. First come first served. Best Filet Mignon 1. Metropolitan Grill 2. Daniel's Broiler 3. JaK's Grill read more

JaK's Grill - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Our server was great. The steak was mostly fat. The garlic mashed potatoes were filled with chunks of garlic - overpowering. I've been going to this place since the 90's. New owners? read more

Well I never write reviews...went in for a beer and burger. Super expensive! Charged extra for bacon and cheese. So 21$ burger and then I wanted a side salad instead of fries. 3$ extra and it was soaked with dressing and salad was mostly just iceburg lettuce. This was for lunch so I just think they are way overpriced. Lunch with a beer and dessert to go was 50$ with tip. Wow! The help was good but like I mention, just overpriced meal without mentioning extra cost. read more

Jak's is ALWAYS top notch in service and food. Best rib eye in Seattle! read more

JaK's Grill - Jak's Red blend - my favorite - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Was craving a great steak and glad I went to Jak's. Never disappointed. It was a proxy breakfast but worth it!! read more

JaK's Grill - Breakfast Ribeye - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Ordered delivery several days in advance for my parents for their anniversary the other day through Caviar. Unfortunately the restaurant's water heater broke, day-of, and they had to close for the day. Jayson called me personally to explain. I was of course caught off guard and initially panicked a little given I now had nothing lined up for my parents special occasion. I explained this and Jayson offered a few suggestions including that I could call the next day and they would deliver. I ended up doing this and my parents were really happy with the food. Steaks were apparently melt in your mouth and crab cakes, amazing and all crab. I haven't been since I was a kid, but now will be paying another visit next time I'm back in town! read more

Staff was great. Kind enough to state the restaurant cooks to the rare..important info when deciding how your prime steak is cooked. Ordered the prime sirloin and ribeye...cooked perfectly. Pink from tip to tip...no room for the veggies...just steak! Appetizer of calamari. Excellent! It was not in rings but a filet cut up and breaded..Will return again.. read more

Here's the beef! It's great to have a quality steak restaurant in West Seattle. At Jak's they have good quality steak and the makings to go with it. I'm not sure that it can compete with the Met or John Howie Steakhouse, but then again, it probably only cost a fraction of those restaurants. The staff is great and service is quick and painless. read more

My family, boyfriend, and I came here before a Seahawks game, so naturally, we ordered booze with our ginormous breakfasts. If I remember correctly, I ordered a vegetarian egg scramble with a side of potatoes and one of the most delicate, gonna-melt-in-your-mouth, totally-worth-it biscuits. The breakfast didn't let me down, and because the Sunday morning football games were playing throughout the restaurant, we left satisfied and ready for the game! read more

JaK's Grill - Egg scramble, potatoes, and one amazing biscuit - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This was a decent breakfast place. The portions are generous, the service was adequate and the wait time was not long. We had the 509 casserole which was really good, but the chicken fried steak and the jaks omelette was just average, nothing special. It was big enough that everyone took half their food home though. I don't know why people are raving about the biscuit, it was just a regular biscuit that you can get from kfc or McDonald. But just bigger. I definitely had better biscuit elsewhere. Overall, it was a good place, but nothing special or unique read more

JaK's Grill - 509 casserole, chicken fried steak, jaks omelet - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Cheeseburger / Brunch review: Hubby was so intrigued by the concept of a potato pancake casserole that he HAD to try the 509. We couldn't figure out what to do with the side of sausage gravy, but the main dish was awesome! Our waiter was prompt, but chilly. He walked by our table over and over and over while we waited for our empty plates to be removed and a check to appear. Trying to get his attention became a game and since we were so stuffed we didn't mind the 10 minutes to nap. Being the designated burger tester there was only one choice for me! The french fries were inspired! Nice crunch on the outside, creamy goodness on the inside with a light sprinkle of salt. Cheeseburger Breakdown (BOMC style): Bun - Kaiser roll, quite tasty, but didn't hold up to the juicy burger too well Burger - Amazing medium - nice char & pepper on the outside with very smooth and flavorful inside Cheese - LOTS of Tillamook cheddar for the extra $1 Veggies - White onions and sweet juicy tomatoes, but the lettuce was warm, wilted and soggy. I am not a lettuce snob... honestly... I like leaf lettuce... but I can't get over flaccid leafiness! When I answered the Yelping call of the Burger of the Month Club over on the Talk side of Yelp I never imagined that it would become a personal quest for crunchy, cool, greens! Overall I would say that the $10 price was worth it for the beef and cheese and we will try another location for dinner when we have lots of time for a check. There is a private lot (3 hour free) for parking behind the building and across the ally. It's worth the walk around the block to grab a coffee at Royale Cupcake on the corner. read more

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This is our favorite go to date night restaurant in West Seattle! I recommend trying the brunch menu as well. This was the first brunch place we tried when we moved to Seattle and now we won't eat anywhere else for breakfast! The breakfast casserole is my personal favorite. read more

Jak's will not disappoint when looking for nicely mixed cocktails, well prepared meals, and servers who are friendly, engaging and service driven. We sat at the bar, had a drink and ordered a prime top sirloin salad prepared medium rare. It's a great place for any occasion! read more

JaK's Grill - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've dined at JaK's many times over the past 10 years, it has become my #1 steakhouse for meals with close friends and my family. JaK's food is always delicious, it's rotating offerings interesting, and it's overall feel an energy welcoming and charming. JaK's has the food of an upscale steakouse in the feel of a warm, neighborhood atmosphere. Aside from the great food, drinks, and atmosphere, JaK's has always excelled at service. We've had many servers over the years, but the most frequent has been one named Bill. Bill exemplifies what an efficient, caring, and good-humored server should be. Regardless of when I'm at a large table of my friends, or my 3 kids, Bill has kept the pace, and always anticipated when another round of drinks (ranging from bourbon to milk, depending on the day :) is needed. Bill is in good company with the rest of the JaK's staff. If you're looking for great value, relaxed feel, and exceptional service - JaK's is your steakhouse. read more

Had drinks and dinner last night at this place. If you like bone in order the Delmonico. With mushrooms if you like them. And I ordered horseradish and they brought out fresh. Super yummy. Get a booth. They are the best seats in the place. read more

JaK's Grill - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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The food is mediocre tough stakes at a premium restaurant price. The place is noisy. The service is is mediocre. They bring you tea and bring you some kind of artificial sugar with it, and when you ask for honey, they bring you a little plastic container like those of ketchup. It's a joke. Also, the prices are ridiculous on the stakes and the fish. This place looks more like a dump. The waiters' clothing is dirty. The lighting is awful. I could go in and on, but I'm going to stop. Don't go there you will be disappointed. read more

I'm here at least once a week, and for good reason. The servers are amazing, and sure, I get a wedge salad, and sometimes splurge on steak or whatever my whiskey tells me I need to gorge on, but hot damn this place is consistently perfect. They've got great whiskey on hand and hey, I can even bring my toddler for brunch on the weekends which is a huge bonus. read more

Saturday Brunch: our server was Mallory...She literally added the 5th star to this review. I ask every server during a new experience what they just have to have when they are dining and Mallory asked me out of the gate how adventurous I was and I said challenge accepted. After a very brief conversation in which she dialed in my pallet, I ordered at her suggestion the Salmon Benedict over a Waffle. Hold on, I had the same thought but her enthusiasm sold me and I kid you not when I say that this was the most satisfying plate I have experienced in recent memory! The hollandaise sauce was rich but smooth and not overwhelming, the salmon was cooked perfectly and added just the right amount of balance. BUT...the winner was how the waffle with a hint of vanilla perfection tied the entire dish together and brought it home. Adding a side of JaK's amazing potato pancakes was the icing on the cake! Thank you Mallory for enhancing our dining experience, you are truly a credit to your craft! read more

JaK's Grill - Near the rear of the restaurant looking out at California. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Went there this past Friday for a birthday celebration and it was small and I ordered a cheese burger, you would think, what can go wrong with a burger! Wrong! I asked for well done burger meat and it came back raw and the wait to order was so so........long and waiting for my food was so so .....long and when it finally came well you figure! The waitress had an attitude and the manager made excuses because I was not the only one with the wrong long order, I noticed many others had the same problem and when I finally did get my food cooked right the bun taste like sand paper, burger was so tasteless it had no kind of seasoning it was so bad, if I could give this place a zero star I would, never never will I return not even for a birthday celebration!! read more

We went to Jak's a few days ago and I must say we were disappointed. We walked in and the young blonde hostess was anything but inviting. Sorry but isn't that the main job of a hostess is to great you with a warm smile and welcome you? Strike one. We were seated in the back and table was so dark we had to used our cellphone flashlights to see the menu. Strike two. The waiter came and he was ok. Not overly friendly. He took our order, brought us the food and never checked back with us until you brought the final check. The food was good, not great.  When you are paying more than $100 for two, you expect a certain wow factor. Jak's just seems tired. Perhaps it's such a West Seattle mainstay, they take your clients for granted? We left and predictably, absolutely no smile or "good bye" from the hostess. Overall not a good experience. I know that we are all experiencing COVID but going out for a fine dining meal is something people need. It's an escape. When you run a fine dining experience, you need to WOW your customers. Sadly, Jak's dropped the ball and I don't think we'll return. read more

One of my favorite places to get breakfast/brunch. All the food here is good. Waffles, chicken fried steak and the steak sandwich are amazing! read more

I give it four stars. Had an amazing beef wellington and an ok burger. Would have preferred better fries from a steakhouse. Staff was really nice and the place packs up. read more