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    Sailor Jack's

    3.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Mahi mahi and mango tacos
    Brian H.

    The food was excellent service was exceptional views were amazing and all around very reasonably priced and drinks were top-notch

    Crab melt
    Diana M.

    We stopped by for lunch today and had three different oysters, all of which were delicious and arrived quickly. My husband ordered a crab melt that was tasty, but a little "rich". He would have preferred a salad rather than fries. My crab cake salad was very disappointing. There was enough salad dressing for three salads. The crab cakes were so over-breaded and dry I could not taste the crab. I didn't eat any more after one bite. Service was good and professional. They did offer to let me order something else, but my husband's lunch had arrived. I'll get the oyster again, but definitely not that salad!!!

    Christina C.

    I had a lovely experience at Sailor Jack's! The atmosphere is beautiful. The service was excellent. The food was great and my drink was delicious! What a gem!

    New England Style Clam Chowder
    Tracy W.

    We are appetizer people. We have staples that we always love to try: Cup of Clam Chowder, Fried Calamari, and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. For our entrees: Fish & Chips and Beet Salad with Grilled Salmon. The addition of bacon to the clam chowder added a nice smokiness to the chowder. Crispy Brussels sprouts were perfectly cooked with a nice char. Calamari was cooked to a perfectly light & crispy perfection. My hubby enjoyed his Fish & Chip. The salmon was perfect cooked for my Beet Salad. The addition of the dried cherries made this Beet Salad extra special. Solid 4 for food. We were a late lunch on Friday at 1pm so the main crowds had disbursed. Service was attentive. Ambiance was warm & inviting on this overcast winter day.

    Gumbo very similar to cioppino
    Khaledah W.

    The most delicious and affordable seafood restaurant I've ever experienced!! We've been coming for years. I can't believe I never posted about this wonderful gem of Benicia before! The service is excellent. Every time we've come, the view is always spectacular, the vibes are giving luxury! What I love is that there's so many seating areas outdoors, patio, upstairs bar area... Wherever your pleasure suits you! FYI... The gentleman bartender upstairs makes excellent cosmos! This restaurant is great for children, date, nights, brunch with friends, and a walk on the water!!! Hands down... this restaurant deserves 10 stars!!!!

    Sailor Jack's, Benicia: Oct 16, 2025 (beet salad)
    Maggie T.

    Sailor Jack's, Benicia: Oct 16, 2025 (2.75) This eatery is located in a prime location in Benicia. The views are spectacular. You not only get a view of the water, but also the Carquinez Bridge. There are two levels of dining areas, plus patio seating. It was a lovely day so we sat on the patio. Rayleen, our server started off a bit standoffish, but ended up being extremely welcoming. Gioresio (sic) is friendly and pleasant. The Food: Beet Salad (baby spinach tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, roasted beets, dried cherries, crumbled goat cheese, sweet walnuts, drizzled with a balsamic glaze): This was my order. The beets were sweet, with just enough dressing to mix the salad in. The sweet walnuts and crumbled goat cheese married well with the beets and greens. I enjoyed this dish very much. (5 of 5) Crab Cake Appetizer (3 dungeness crab cakes and remoulade): The crab cakes had a strong pepper seasoning, which killed any presence of the tender taste of Dungeness crab. (2 of 5) Grilled Atlantic Salmon (6 oz grilled salmon filet, lemon caper cream sauce or white wine sauce, choice of sides): The fish was cooked nicely but there was lack of seasoning. This came with a side order. We chose Clam Chowder. The clam chowder was very starchy. (2 of 5) Popcorn Shrimp (crispy fried rock shrimp, crunchy batter, served with a spicy remoulade): The texture of a nicely deep-fried popcorn shrimp should have a crispy and crunchy exterior with a tender shrimp inside. This platter of popcorn shrimp was dry and scratches the roofs of our mouths. (2 of 5)

    Crab BLT
    Frank L.

    Whenever I come the Benicia I find myself at this gem. Lovely location that overlooks the Carquinez Strait and the contra costa hills. The vantage point is a dramatic backdrop for a meal. The staff are friendly, warm, and welcoming and you know that your needs will be met whenever you are their guest. The restaurant is quite nice but not stuffy and has a good level of noise which makes it fun. The second floor bar is long and has a wonderful view a the seating is comfortable with views all around. The food is fresh and comforting with familiar items which are focused on seafood. However, you can find something for everyone on their menu. They have wonderful cocktails as well and a fantastic brunch. Today I had the Crab BLT which tasty fresh and was a great take on the classic BLT. Naturally, we also ordered the Clam Chowder which is a must.

    Menu
    Brian H.

    I don't know about this place... one thing I do know is they need a remodel. They need to reinvent themselves. You go upstairs and it's difficult to get up the stairs. There is only one rail on the left side not both sides. It's like you are literally climbing to go up. The bar area is outdated and needs to be cleaned up. It's kinda like an old bar feel. But is missing things. It looks disheveled The tables are too close together and it's difficult for people to walk by and kinda interrupt you when you are eating. The menu is weak and expensive . I did like the fiend and chips - yet how can you be out of iced tea ? Our bartender waitress is too familiar. She literally dropped the bill on the table when she walked by to see another " regular",?? I live up the street and I eat here . I usually eat outside .. a better choice along first st, on the metal tables . The outside is in gravel and plastic in a tent like structure. It's missing - on lots of levels. They need to step it up. Walk through a parking lot - the. To food. It's nicer to eat in the back yard . The staff are nice. Yes they are. I'm still giving them hope-

    Dario O.

    My fiancé and I visited Sailor Jack's in Venice around lunchtime. We usually go to the restaurant next door, but we wanted to try something different. We arrived around 1 PM for a party of two with a high chair, and there was no wait time at all. To our surprise, the restaurant was enormous, with an upstairs area that had plenty of seating. The view was stunning, even though it was foggy outside. I ordered the lunch steak sandwich, and my fiancé ordered the fish and chips. The steak sandwich was tender and flavorful, with a great herb flavor. The fish and chips were good, but I thought they were a bit too oily. Despite that, both dishes were delicious. The service was good, and the staff was friendly. There's a small parking area, but parking is mainly along the street.

    Fish & Chips
    tina a.

    Sailor Jack's is really hit and miss. And that's why they're getting an updated review. I had lunch there with my Bestie. The view was great. The service was good and the food was as good as we expected. The beet salad is amazing and full of nuts, tasty beets, and cheese. It was fantastic. You should definitely try it. My best friend got the fish and chips and we shared. The fish and chips were really good. They were fresh and flaky and the batter was just right. It wasn't that beer batter that fills up with fat and oil. Overall, we had a fantastic lunch and this time Sailor Jack's was a "Hit".

    Candice V.

    We frequently walk 1st Street and each time we pass by Sailor Jack's my husband and I look at each other and ask..."you want a snack? You want some calamari?" The calamari is great!! Each time we've gone, we've tried something different. So far, we haven't come across a disappointing plate. Love the atmosphere...old school, family welcoming and casual place to dine. The best part is that it's by the water and depending on the time you go, you can catch a beautiful sunset. Some dishes we've tried - Calamari (a must), crab sandwich, burgers, and fish and chips and oysters! - all were great! Of all the times we've gone there, Rachel was the best server - genuinely kind and personable! *Monday special - Dozen oysters for $20!

    Todd M.

    One of my favorite places to hang out. Right on the water, great food and service, what more could you want? I've been coming here for years and although they specialize in seafood dishes, Unfortunately I cant eat shellfish so I always stick to the burger or one of the salmon dishes. All 3 are delicious! One of the my favorite things to do is sit at the bar and watch the sun go down. Its a beautiful view and the 2 bartenders that they have are excellent at their craft. When in town swing by and give it a shot. Benicia has a lot to offer with it's walkable streets and cute shops.

    Clam chowder (I would skip this next time)
    Princess V.

    Took the family here because the spring weather is here and it's nice and sunny. Sailor Jacks is right next to the water so it's in a beautiful area. However when we got there, they said that the waterfront dining is closed. I asked why and the hostess said they usually only open it when the weather is much nicer (I guess during summer time?) Anyways we were sat in the patio facing the street. Our server took our orders and we received our meals quickly. There was another person helping her, I didn't get his name but he pretty much was the main person helping us. Our meals were a hit or miss. I was also confused because when I looked at yelp, happy hour was mentioned but when I asked our server if they had happy hour, she just said "no," so I'm not sure if they even have it on special hours. The calamari was delicious while the clam chowder was very starchy, I wasn't a fan. We also ordered the salmon and the pesto pasta. The salmon was flavorful, I liked how it was tender and flaky and the sauce it had was delicious. The pesto pasta was just okay. Fish and chips were good. And the surf and turf was a good combo. Oysters were great. Drinks were nice and generously poured. The kids get free ice cream. We didn't see our server after we got our food for 20 minutes. We needed some things, but when she checked on us we were pretty much done. All in all it was an okay experience. The food was okay. Service was okay, could be better. Would I go back? Maybe during the summer time for the water front views.

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    I enjoy their Monday oyster special! They are 50% off on Monday. They have a great wine selection as well.

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    Dog friendly, nice place to chill and dine. Fresh seafood and attentive staff. Nice place unwind.

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    Ask the Community - Sailor Jack's

    DoesSailorjackethaveahot crab dip9?

    Their on line menu has all of their offerings sailor jack's menu… Read more

    Do they have kid friendly food options? I.e nuggets, little burgers, hotdogs etc

    Yes

    Do they accept apple pay?

    Yes!

    Ate there any hour hour specials here?

    I believe there was a special menu, but I would call and double check.

    Are dogs allowed for outdoor seating?

    Benicia is a dog-friendly town, so bring your dog(s) along when you dine outdoors in any of the restaurants in town.

    I tried the phone number listed on their website, and it's a fax line. So I tried their email address, and my email was returned saying "Recipient not found." What's up with this place and how can I get through to make a reservation?

    1707 7468500 answered for me are you calling area code 707

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    We had the dogs with us, so we needed a place with outdoor seating…read more The review is mainly for the extra effort that the staff made to accommodate all of us. They moved around the tables to make sure we were in the shade. The waiter even brought out a container of water for my dogs. He later brought out a extra container of water. I'm not sure if they go through this much effort for everyone, but I really appreciate the effort. The food was good also. I got the poutine off the specials. It was great

    We stopped by here as it was around the corner from where we were staying. Plus why is it so…read morehard trying to pick someplace to eat...lol... Or is it just me. Well, a friend also recommend it as they live in town. Small town, most places do close pretty early. I think they closed around 8pm when we arrived. They were able to accommodate my group last minute. It was Thursday, the farmers market was going on out front and the place was pretty mellow. Inside, it was mellow but once you were in the back patio, it was pretty lively. It's where they seated us. First time also trying Burmese food. Menu did have a lot of dishes that are pretty much similar to the other southeast asian dishes. Pretty much the seasonings varies here and there. Service was great from start to finish as everyone was very sweet and friendly. Constantly checking in on us to make sure that everything was taken care of. Food wise, we started off with some of their starter. Burmese chicken wings and added fries. The seasoning was quite nice and tasty. Tossed with fries, onions, bell peppers and garlic bits. Quite tasty. Shrimp basket, classic fried shrimp in rice paper. Just like an egg roll. They were quite nice and tasty. Crispy pork belly, marinated pork belly served with a tamarind sauce. The nice crunch and sweet sauce were all great together. Entrees, a mixture of everything to share. The spicy noodles which were pretty much similar to pad Thai. Stir fry noodles with bell peppers, onions, green onions, mushrooms, scrambled eggs, peanuts and adorned with shredded cabbage. Perry much their version of pad Thai. It was good but a little too sweet for my liking. Burmese style chicken biryani, slow cooked chicken thighs and drumsticks marinated in butter, yogurt, masala, ginger and served with biryani rice. That was a meal in its own. Tasty with the sauce and the chicken literally fell off the bone. Basil chili beef was quite nice. The flavors were really good and the beef was tender. Fiery pork was a recommendation from the waiter which was also a nice dish. Stir fry tofu with pork, red onion, bell peppers, string beans, garlic and a house special soy sauce. Tasty dish as well. Lastly the chicken red curry. Slow cooked with potatoes, onions, Marsala, paprika in a rich sauce. Served with steamed rice. It was good but the other dishes outshine it. We did like the food. Very similar to a lot of other Asian dishes but their version and take on it. Pretty much similar but change it up with the spices. Service was great and the place was nice. Glad we got a table on the patio versus inside.

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