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    Jesses Restaurant

    4.5 (719 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    JESSES RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Crab and crawfish dip

    The food was 5 stars. Everything we got was top notch and was worth the fairly high price. It was truly a culinary experience. I got the BBQed shrimp appetizer and the house dry aged steak and it was all wonderful. The scallops were excellent. The fried green tomato appetizer was to die for as was the crab and crawfish dip. We were full but managed to share a creme brulee because it was also good. The only thing that kept this from a 5 star review was the service. After an initial good exchange, we felt like we were forgotten. Not even water refills. Definitely on my top 20 list.

    John D.

    First off, super cool building and the story behind it. Feels like we were stepping back in time. We were a group of 10 and were seated at a large table in the back. We started with appetizers of Jesse's BBQ Shrimp and Fried Green Tomatoes. I had the House Cut Ribeye, Medium Rare topped with Bone Marrow Butter, along with Gouda Grits and Sautéed Green Beans. My wife had the Pan Seared Red Fish. Both were excellent. Several at our table had the Shrimp & Grits topped with a Crab Cake. They said it was wonderful and it definitely looked great. For drinks I started with the Old Fashioned and finished with the Smokey Chocolate Old Fashioned. Both were very good. Our waiter provided excellent service and explained the history of the building, which was a plus.

    Burger with fries
    Lanna J.

    Wow, we were so happy to see that they are open for lunch. Looks small from outside but nice ambiance and rather large on the inWe started with blue crab and Tasso dip. Well that certainly did not disappoint. My burger was absolutely the best burger I've ever had and the fries were fried in beef tallow. My husband had the French dip with Gouda grits. Outstanding. Candace our server was very attentive and knowledgeable with the menu and made several recommendations. This is a must and only about an hour drive from Pensacola. They also have opened in Gulf Shores.

    Short Rib Tacos
    Robert S.

    Stopped by for lunch after wanting to for a long time and was not disappointed! I had the Taco Special which consisted of 3 short rib tacos with corn salsa. They were amazing. I thought they were a little small but had huge flavor to make up for it. Service was also great. Will be back.

    Jesse burger with Parmesan fries
    Martita C.

    Quaint spot to enjoy lunch or dinner. Food is always fresh and tasteful . Staff are friendly and accommodating . Highly recommend to give it a try. Magnolia springs location is my favorite

    Aged Rib Eye (Medium) with Parmigiana Fries and French Green beans
    Douglas B.

    We passed by as we went through Fairhope to Gulf Shores and there in almost the middle of nowhere you're forced by a speed bump to slow down is Jesse's. We decided to look it up and it had great reviews and so we decided let's try dinner there and this was a great choice. Walking in we did not need a reservation but this is the type of establishment you would want one at very quaint outside, very elegant inside. Well let's get to it... the food, the food!! We started with the Lollipop Chicken and what an appetizer, perfect size and so yummy! I ordered the Rib Eye dry aged in house and I cannot say enough about this steak it was perfect and well worth the $68.00 I paid. My wife got the Filet and it was melt in the mouth good! Our waitress Julia or Julianne (I am getting old) was amazing and was a professional. I would travel as far as needed to come back to Jesse's

    Key lime pie with blueberry topping. Yummy!
    Kim T.

    Service was good. Our waitperson was Tycie and she was the best part of dinner. She told us that steaks from Jesse's were on a top 25 list in the country. Not even on top 10 steaks I've had. My medium rare was closer to a med well, which was ok, but it was dry. I paid an extra $16 for one (also overcooked) scallop that had a really funky taste. I wouldn't go back. The dessert was really good, though. Key lime pie. The ambience was not what I expected. We had a 2-person reservation made well in advance and they seated a 12-person party with multiple children right next to us. So it was a family-style seating arrangement with family-style cooked average steak.

    Thanksgiving dinner was fantastic

    Wonderful meal at Jesse's Restaurant Our server Parker was great and attentive Thank you for a memorable experience Thanksgiving 2025!

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    Food, service and atmosphere were all wonderful. Parker was an outstanding server. Will definitely go back.

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    Great food and the staff are over the top just a wonderful dinning experience with dear friends and family can't wait to come back

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    Great vibe and menu. Been multiple times and never disappointed. Steaks are my favorite

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    Lovely restaurant, has a wonderful atmosphere with great staff and delicious food! Great birthday celebration!

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