The reason for the downgrade: The TV was not captioned as the Washington State Law mandates (SB 5027). Upon entering Jak's today I asked for it to be captioned. Leaving (45 min later) it still was not captioned. The food & service were good. The noise terrible and very hard to communicate. read more

Jak's Grill offers great steaks, fun vibes, and solid service, all in a lively, laid-back atmosphere.

Just dined at Jak's new location (in the space previously occupied by The Lodge). I had the Bone-In Ribeye, as did my adult son. My wife had the steak salad. My steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned. It seems as though they changed their preparation from the prior location. Service: ample and personable. Having dined at Jak's often at its previous location, this was definitely a step up in quality and service. read more

Jak's is alway are favorite place for any special occasion. Whether local or traveling when it comes to a steak, we cannot help in our family to compare if it to the standards of Jak's. We have never found one that does. Service is always impeccable, welcoming and friendly. Tonight was over the top as they had a menu printed to honor my father-in-law 80th birthday. Thank you Seattle Jak's team!! read more

Jaks is a West Seattle staple, great happy hour, prime rib, and the bartender is excellent. He made the best Pisco Sour I've had.

Lamb chop was 10/10, spinach salad 10/10, NY boneless steak 9/10 Cocktail drinks were a bit pricey but not worth it for me.. inside of the restaurant was neat, unique and very warming. Waiter was a bit behind, waited awhile for the cocktail drinks in which was not worth the wait. Would go back for the lamb chop and try other sides cause it was delicious. read more

We decided to give Jak's a try because we were going to be in the area and I think we made a good decision. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside it was really busy! We were seated upstairs, and immediately we were greeted by our server and had our water glasses filled. We got a round of drinks, an espresso martini and old fashioned. We got the bacon wrapped scallops for an appetizer. For entrees, I think everything was super reasonably priced for the amount of food you got. For the cuts of meat, you also get to pick from two sides. I got the Caesar salad and the mashed potatoes to go along with my NY strip. My husband got the porterhouse, caesar salad and a loaded baked potato. Everything was cooked and flavored well and like I said, the price was great! read more

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Great Chicken Fried Steak. The Staff was absolutely amazing and the vibe was perfect

I've been a fan of Jak's for a long time. My friends and I come here every year in December for their Beef Wellington. It is amazing, and a real treat. I highly recommend it, if you can get there around the holiday season. They only have it for a few weeks. I was there about a week ago, and everything was spot on. We started with some very tasty barrel aged cocktails. Then, moved on to a great Spanish wine, that worked well with the beef Wellington. For old school Jak's fans, they changed up the format a bit. You can choose a couple sides instead of the default salad and potato. We all still got the ufo (mashed potatoes served on a potato pancake), since it is awesome. Half of us chose salads, half chose Brussels sprouts. It was all delicious. We had tons of fun, and had great food. Definitely recommend it. read more

It's funny, I have lived in the California Ave area of West Seattle for nearly 2 decades and have only visited Jak's maybe 4 times in that span. That is because while the experience and food is ok, it never seems to make me eager to comeback immediately and it takes a few years to get curious enough to try it again. Last time I stopped in, they where at their new location on Alaksa in the space The lodge used to occupy. I ordered a medium rare steak and it came out very rare. I let the waitress know and while they did fix it (had to wait another 10 mins to get it back), she suggest I order "medium rare plus" next time which I have never had to do at other steakhouses. The other food we ordered was fine but nothing special and the entire meal for the price didn't seem worth the convince in the end for us. The wait staff was very friendly though which I always appreciate! Hopfully I read my own review in a few years so I am reminded of past expereinces to see if my next is better but with all of that said it may just be me as I know a lot of people who really enjoy this restuarant and truthfully, I am not a avid Steak eater. read more

Breakfast has slowly evolved and honestly it's getting sadder. They don't offer traditional hash browns or even potatoes o'brien anymore, you now get mini potatoes you have to smash open and prepare yourself. Please guys, I'm hungover and tired and just want edible potatoes, don't make me do more work! Otherwise, the staff is AMAZING all the time and the rest of the offerings are great. They have amazing dinner service too. read more

One of the all time best in West Seattle. Always leave satisfied with a delicious meal and the best service. The ambiance is always just right to set you up for the best night for any occasion. It's a frequent for work dinners, anniversary, birthdays or if we're craving fine dining close to home. read more

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

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Five stars across the board! We came June 18th for my birthday dinner. Will you're amazing in orchestrating smooth like a well oiled machine. Busy great vide and food delicious! My friend was vegetarian and the pasta with squash was amazing! Our waitress was above and beyond excellent. She needs to be commended! Gaylynn rocks!! Have you thought of putting a dumb waiter upstairs? Would be a great conversation piece and an asset to the stand (giggle) Thank you for a wonderful memory for my 55! read more

Great food, although a little pricey. I've been many times and have enjoyed everything I've ordered. I always take my relatives from out of town here when they visit. If you're looking for a nice meal, there's no need to go downtown when you can go to Jak's. read more

Great happy hour,l! great bar hang, fun people, easy to engage conversation. Local classic read more

JaK's Grill - Great Happy Hour! Fun bar - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I've been going to JaKs for 20+ years, and have always loved it. The menu recently changed and is somewhat penny pinching now. Steaks are still great, but when you spend this much on a steak - garnish should not be an upcharge. Even the (excellent) server seemed disappointed. read more

Classic menu, been around a long time, nice atmosphere feels more upscale than it is. The brunch is great, everything on the menu is great.

We routinely go for weekend brunch and it's great. Like Filet Mignon? Try the Jaks Benedict. Great Mimosas and Bloody Marys. NOW TO DINNER: We went during the week to early happy hour. I'd heard their cheese burger was rated one of the best in the country. True. One of the best in town. The only one that comes close is John Howie's burger. This is now my go-to place for a burger. My husband had the Beef Wellington. This is a seasonal dish and only available thru Valentines Day (too bad - excellent year round). Last time we had Wellington was in Vegas at Gordon Ramsay's STEAK. It's his signature dish and we loved it. Jaks' version is every bit as great - maybe better. Price point is same as Ramsay's, as it should be. My husband is a big eater and he got two meals out of Jak's dish - every bit as good the second day. Our server and bartender was Laura and she is fantastic. We will be back soon! Thank you for excellent food and service. read more

We stopped into JaK's Grill while in the area and were very impressed with the food:). The lighting could be a little better as it was a bit dark in my opinion. When restaurants are that dark it gives the Robert Irvine scary vibes lol. We ordered the 12 oz filet w/roasted asparagus, kids burger and fries which our 10 year old daughter claimed was "the best burger patty, it's not flat like a pancake, it's juicy and flavorful and filling for a child my size!", and the JaK's cheeseburger, as well as two crème brûlée's. Our server was great and every staff member that we encountered was very kind. The only thing that we didn't like was the Crispy Calamari Steaks. They looked like breaded worms and didn't have flavor, weren't crispy and were squishy in texture. That was the only thing we didn't enjoy, other than that everything else was just really good. read more

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We stopped by without a reservation during the sunday market, and they were kind enough to offer the high top tables. I ordered the 509 casserole. We also got the country fried steak and the French toast. For beverages, we got the bloody mary, spritz and mimosas. The staff were very attentive and the manager was visibly active on the floor and checking in on customers. Great first Seattle dining experience. read more

JaK's Grill - To go box - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This has been my husband and I's favorite steak house - we get the porterhouse steak for 2 with the potato cakes. Sadly last time we went, the portions are smaller, they no longer include vegetables on the included sides, the potatoes were not very good - and the prices increased. We were disappointed. Our favorite place no more. read more

Great ambience, staff and food. Easily accomodated our party of seven and even took our pictures to memorialize the day. Late breakfast. Steaks, chicken,-fried and regular were great as were the waffle, bennies and drinks (full bar) Would definitely go back read more

Been here a few times with and without kids - the service has always been outstanding and accommodating. I've had brunch, Salmons, rib eye sandwich - I'd order all 3 again no questions asked. Good variety of desserts if you're so inclined. Nice drink menu to select from. Price is reasonable for the most, perhaps a touch on the high end for their stake options. And the building is great, very enjoyable place to have a meal. Good for the family, date, or even a solo run at the bar. read more

Wow, what a meal. I ordered the ribeye with garlic mash and carrots. The steak was cooked perfectly, and was covered in a wasabi butter that was delicious. Sides were also tasty and the service was top tier. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

JaK's Grill - Ribeye w/ chef's special preparation (included a wasabi butter) and garlic mash, carrots. - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Had a family dinner for six last night and everything was terrific. Our servers were right on top of everything we needed, helpful, cheerful, and attentive. My rib eye was melt-in-your mouth tender and the béarnaise sauce it came with was delightful. I got it with the UFO potatoes which is halfway between a potato pancake and garlic mashed potatoes. My wife got the skewers which are her favorite. So delicious! Everyone at the table enjoyed the food and drinks they got, including dessert. They were flexible on our reservation which we had to move up at the last minute. We were still seated right away in a nice booth for six. We always have a good time at Jak's. read more

I have been waiting to try JaK's after hearing great things about this restaurant, and it was totally worth the wait. I had the Beef Ribeye with a Gorgonzola cheese melted over the top, and I have to say that this was possibly the best steak I have ever had. I ordered my steak medium rare and the cook got it spot on, absolute perfection, it melted in my mouth. I didn't even need a knife. The flavor was incredible, and all of my sides were delicious, including the garlic potatoes, and the broccoli, which was very fresh. Our server was prompt and our dinners came out fairly fast considering how busy they were. I'll be dining at JaK's again very soon. I've never been so excited about a steakhouse! read more

Had an absolutely fantastic brunch at this location! Food: the steak eggs Benedict is probably the best I have ever had! The steak was perfectly cooked, it was placed on potatoes and the hollandaise sauce was off the charts! The fried steak was great too, they cooked it to perfection! Perfect whipped butter that went great with the fabulous brioche bread! Service: impeccable! On spot! The server was warm and engaged! Location: perfect location with ample parking available around! Heart of west Seattle Ambiance: the only thing I should knock stars off for is the ambiance! We went in for brunch and it was overly dark! The place is in serious need of lighting update But overall I loved the food and will definitely be back for brunch! read more

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

We had a wonderful Father's Day celebration at Jak's. The service was wonderfully accommodating to our family of four; including two little ones. Every person who checked in on us was lovely, but Connor (our server) went above and beyond! The food was fantastic and well priced. We had bacon wrapped scallops, rib eye, wedge salad, macaroni & cheese. All hit the spot! A delicious classic steak dinner & ambience without the pretentious attitude. The only problem is they don't have a location in Edmonds! Open a Jak's in Edmonds please read more

It was very noisy and crowded, had to eat upstairs which is not easy for everyone to get too cause their not lit very well. It felt like it took 45 min for our food to come out but the wait staff was exceptionally friendly. I ordered the medium rare boneless ribeye and it was amazingly tender and flavorful. I'd recommend Jaks but expect a wait. read more

JaK's Grill - 18 oz Boneless ribeye w/ onion rings and potato pancakes - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We went there for Friday brunch. I had the halibut fishwitch sandwich which was excellent! Very flavorsome and not too heavy. The ambiance is lovely and the service is quick and very courteous. It was worth making the trip to West Seattle in my opinion! Highly recommend! read more

First time here in years and very underwhelming. Baked potato was cold and wine service was terrible (server broke the cork and had to shove it in the bottle and still charged for corkage). The Bananas Foster dessert was disappointing as well. On the plus side the short ribs were good. read more

Still one of my favorites to go to for special celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries. This is also where I go to sit and chat to catch up with friends over good food and drinks. Steaks are not overseasoned so you can really taste the meat and cooked perfectly to your preference. Seafood is also very good. A bit spendy but not overly so these days. Service is friendly and professional. If it's packed, it may take a little while longer but that's to be expected and it's never too long. On the flip side, I have never felt rushed to order or leave immediately after a meal. read more

Although prices have substantially increased since the pandemic and mandatory benefit and wage increases by the city, the service and quality have never lowered. Still one of the best steakhouses in the city. Staff is always helpful and knowledgeable of the food they're serving. Excellent cocktails though a little pricey. Their onion rings are some if the best in the city as are their steak skewers. Disappointed the salad is no longer part of the meal but now offered as a side. I miss their broccoli which was always prepared to perfection. I understand they will be moving to another site in the Junction. Looking forward to seeing the new place when it opens. read more

Best steak place in West Seattle and perhaps all of King Co. I've eaten here a number of times and have always been happy with whatever I've ordered. Of course, the filets are the best. Well worth a visit for special occasions. read more

Please note this was a to-go order. It's been a minute since I have ordered brunch at Jak's. My order was biscuits and gravy. There were 2 large beautiful fluffy biscuits. Unfortunately the amount of gravy (5 oz) that came with the order was only enough to cover 1 of those biscuits . Which in hind sight was a blessing in disguise. Jak's gravy in the past was flavorful and delicious teaming with pork flavor and a bit of spicy kick. If white were a flavor this gravy would be it. It was so bland my taste buds fell asleep. It lacked spice and pork flavor of any kind. Given it was supposed to be sausage gravy this was a feat. The order was supposed to include poached eggs. I received one poached and one over easy. It's possible I missed something when I ordered it or they realized the mistake when they put the order together. The breakfast potatoes were well roasted and had more flavor than the gravy. Aside from the lack luster food. The meal was ready to go when I got there. I was promptly greeted upon arrival. The service was great I wish the matched the service. The price point at Jak's is too high for shrinkflation to hit the flavor of the food this hard for me to continue to play Russian roulette with my wallet. read more

JaK's Grill - The star of my breakfast - American Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Service is always spot on. We can usually get in with little wait or can make a reservation. The food quality is solid and and is a fun place to go in west Seattle. read more

Meh. Decided on Jaks Grill for a date night with hubby and was service was friendly enough, food was pretty average. Atmosphere: masks, social distancing, the whole 9 yards which was good. Didn't see much of the restaurant as we were seated in a booth towards the front. Dimly lit, could be considered romantic. Food: between my husband and I, we tried the Mac & cheese, filet mignon, crab cake, mashed potatoes and crab stuffed halibut. Mac is ALWAYS hit or miss so we knew we were taking a risk but went for it anyway. It was definitely edible but not my preferred style. It was more creamy than cheesy and didn't have a signature crispy top (ie baked) like I like my Mac and cheese to have. But we ate it. The filet mignon was a little tough which was disappointing; I ate half. The garlic mashed potatoes were again too creamy and lacked seasoning. I couldn't eat it. Didn't try my husbands halibut but he ate it so assuming it was decent enough. The crab cake was good. We skimmed the dessert menu but didn't see anything that caught our eye so passed. Service: made a reservation, was seated promptly. Waiter took our service promptly and we were checked on frequently throughout our time. Overall: Jaks is okay. Not a five star restaurant in my book. I may come back after covid to give them one more chance to wow me. read more

Both the Steak and Salmon were well prepared. Cocktails were made right. Staff was attentive. read more

My goodness! We are visiting Seattle from California and this is by far the best steak and pork chop that I've ever tasted! Seasoned to perfection! The service was supreme! When I visit Seattle again, I will be back. read more

Food was tasty, service was kind (we were a big party and they handled us really well), and drinks were great.