Food is great and a great menu!! Will definitely be back!! Fun place on the Chagrin!

Visited Trader Jack's for the first time on a summer Friday afternoon. They have a nice size outdoor seating area, some covered and some with umbrellas. Really nice riverside views as well. Our server was great, quick and friendly. She recommended some drinks, that ended up being delicious. The food came out quickly even though they were packed. We both got salads that were a great portion size, dressings were delcious and homemade, and the potato skins were hot and fresh! I'd definitely recommend hitting this spot up for a yummy nice summer meal!! read more

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I can't say enough good things about this place they have a very diversified menu with something for everyone. I came here for a birthday one year they had lobster fest the lobster bisque was amazing. Huge chunks of lobster in a sweet creamy broth I'm not sure if it's a regular menu item I go around fall. Great view down near the river casual environment for a family gathering. Staff are also friendly and treat you right I need to come again it's been too long. read more

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Trader Jacks has a great patio. sitting outside by the river is so peaceful. The food is good and reasonably priced. Service is good.

The service and food were phenomenal! All the food was delicious and fresh out the kitchen. The service was amazing and made for a great experience at such a beautiful spot on the water! Absolutely will be coming back! read more

Soooo loud in the room we were in. The lobster bisque starter was okay. My baked cod was perfect. The veggies on my plate were frozen & cooked to order - they were very forgettable. We couldn't enjoy our time at dinner - 6pm on a Sat. Volume in busy restaurant was brutal. read more

yes. Yes. YES!!! First off, a beautiful patio and a really cool layout inside. A ton of old school beer signs and just a fun vibe. Secondly, the service was outstanding! We never waited for anything. And our server was just such a pleasant and knowledgeable lady. She even gave us some shopping tips for the area! Now, third, this is why it isn't 5 stars. My partner's lobster bisque and grilled cheese were perfect except it just needed a bit more spice. Alleppo pepper would have been chef's kiss. However, I had the prime rib hoagie with au jus. The fries were not salted at all and if you don't salt at the fryer the salt doesn't stick and they were about 2 minutes underdone. No one likes a flaccid French fry. And the prime rib had no seasoning at all. You tasted beef because you knew it was there. Otherwise it was bland as was the au jus. It was a bit pricey for the food not being spot on. Still, an overall great experience. read more

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I stopped in for lunch today with a friend. I've been past this place many times but never stopped and I'm glad I did. The restaurant sets right on the grand river in Eastlake. So the view was great and a nice cool breeze blows off the river. I ordered a burger with blue cheese and sautéed mushrooms. Food came out quickly, and the burger was big and meaty full of blue cheese and mushroom goodness. I always asked for Krispy french fries and when they came out with my burger, they were actually crispy and tasted really good. This is a great place to sit outside with friends have a bite and enjoy some drinks especially in the summertime. Our server was very attentive as well and made sure we had everything that we needed. read more

Lobster bisque always a good choice. Jacks big burger. Tastes good like the old Manners Big Boy. Today's special potato pancakes tasted weird. Greasy, and maybe old grease. Not sure what happened there. Traders always a good choice, especially summer time. read more

Fat Tuesday Gumbo and the blackened Walley outstanding! Great great service, very friendly and helpful.

Arrive for lunch on a Saturday... Restaurant minimally to moderately crowded. Sunny day I just rained. Hostess seated us in the bar area and we requested to be in the outside area under the umbrella, which she complied with Server was congenial and attentive. She returned after five minutes to inquire about the meal. Proper server etiquette was trained as a server in my lifetime so I know this The meal that I chose was something that everyone raved about however, mine came different. There was very little top browning and very little butter, garlic sauce. The baked potato was delicious. The vegetables were delicious. The roll was delicious. I was truly disappointed in the main fish entree however I decided not to send it back. Felt gypped, but then there is this review and it does bring out the inconsistency and how people are being served Atmosphere Pleasant and casual many flowers and a lovely view of the river read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - Very delicious lobster bisque - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

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I went here for lunch with my husband. The food was so delicious, the service was nice, and I loved that we were right by the river. The amount of food you got was giant portions too. I will definitely be back to check out the outdoor patio when it opens in the summer read more

Service is always excellent. Food is very good and you can change items on a dish if you wish.

Fun spot for an incredible dinner and drinks ! TVs and a pretty view of the water . Our waiter was so kind , funny , and helpful . I ordered a cup of lobster bisque, cheeseburger , and side of Mac . The whole meal was excellent! Bisque was creamy and flavorful. Burger was perfectly cooked. Mac was cheesy and decadent . read more

From the ambiance to the food great experience. Service can improve, drinks took forever to come appetizers came first maybe a bad day. Overall I know I will return I really enjoy this place read more

We almost didn't go in because there was a wait outside but we got seated right away because we were ok with indoor. They have a decent size menu for food and drink. Our waitress was great. I wish I could remember her name but she races boats and is super friendly and funny. I had the buffalo wrap it was really good! My husband had a burger and he thought it was really good too. Next time I go back I want to get something off the seafood menu. read more

Trader Jack's was a pleasant experience. After work on a Sunday I was out riding the motorcycle and thinking about a place to get dinner when I remembered Trader Jack's. I had ridden by many times when heading East along Lake Erie and paddled by as well when kayaking on the mouth of the Chagrin River so I figured I would give it a try. Located on Lake Shore Blvd. where it crosses the Chagrin River in Eastlake the location is excellent overlooking the river as it expands to meet Lake Erie. The decor is funky retro, but not overwhelming; the two covered patios provide extra space and a great place to hang when the weather is warm. Even though they were busy, I managed to snag a seat at the outdoor bar. Service by the bartender was good although she was busy and a bit scattered. The menu is a nice selection of American standards with emphasis on fish and seafood as benefits the riverside location. I went for the Jack's Fish Fry although I subbed the Mac and Cheese in place of the Coleslaw. The fish fry was two good sized cod fillets with a breading instead of the traditional batter, nicely cooked and very fresh. The fries were ok, and the Mac and Cheese was excellent with a creamy, cheesy white sauce that just needed a bit of hot sauce to make it really zippy. Overall a very good meal. Trader Jack's has a lot going for it, great location, relaxed atmosphere and a nice menu of well prepared food. If you are looking for place to chill and relax on a hot summer day you should put Trader Jack's on your list. read more

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Sat on the covered patio and had a great view of the river. 3 of us had lunch and martinis one cloudy afternoon. Everyone had something different and we all enjoyed lunch. Salad which was huge (Cobb), fish and a baked potato with the works and a small steak. Had dirty martinis that were made right. My friend took her olives home with her. And to top it off a great waitress. read more

Just ordered some take out a few days ago. Food was well above par. I had the Lake Erie perch. It was worth every penny! I only found 1 bone in my whole meal! Fish was DELICIOUS! Let's talk LOBSTER BISQUE! O. M. G. I wanted a cup, but they only sold by the bowl. My oh my am I grateful that is, as I was able to have some the next day for lunch! Nice amount of lobster in there as well! You wanna know how you know when restaurants add REAL lobster? When you bite into a tiny piece of shell! That's a welcomed thing when eating lobster bisque!! It was CREAMY PERFECTION! My oldest son had the steak salad, and the steak was cooked to a perfect medium! My youngest had chicken strips and fries. As usual. They enjoyed their meals. Service was excellent. I walked in, and within 12 seconds I was greeted and helped! I appreciated that exponentially, because I wasn't feeling the greatest, so a fast, and smooth transaction was most appreciated! They're asking me to describe the ambiance of Trader Jacks, well the ambiance is FREAKING AMAZING! You're literally right on the Chagrin River! You can choose to dine inside the restaurant, or dine outside! Their patio is absolutely gorgeous too btw! They have fire pits! Just go there and see for yourself! It's worth it! Trust me! What I love most about Trader Jack's is....I LOVE EVERYTHING! The food is phenomenal, the service rocks, and the restaurant is top notch! And you'll even have money left over to TIP YOUR SERVERS WELL, as you will get GREAT SERVICE!!! read more

I had lunch at Trader Jacks today and had a bowl of the lobster bisque. It was fantastic. The broth was very tasty and the lobster was very plentiful. I would recommend this bisque whole heartedly. Our server was really good and took good care of us. She was very friendly and a good ambassador for the restaurant. read more

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Awesome place to eat. The patio is great. Food was excellent and our server, Rylee, was the absolute best. Makes me wish we lived close enough to eat here more often. Thanks from the crazy Texans read more

Food and atmosphere is amazing. Try the stuffed peppers, were amazing. The best I've ever had read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - Stuffed peppers - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

Great food great service I can't wait to be on the outdoor patio next to the river. The inside patio is very nice. Our server was friendly and she was very good read more

Stopped in for an early dinner on a Thursday. Had a short wait for a table on the patio, but it was so short we didn't have time to finish a drink before our table was ready. Great riverside views, and good music playing- not too loud, but great background. I had been hankering for a steak, and the steak salad fit the bill! The steak was done just as I'd ordered it- medium rare. Paired with their Balsamic vinaigrette- it was just delicious! My hubby had the Jacks Fish Fry- the dinner arrived piping hot & he said it was very good- not an over abundance of breading! The service was good, and we stuck around for a drink after dinner. Nice place! read more

A great place to go for dinner AND a view. A hidden gem in ohio and has a fun menu. However, they did seem understaffed. Worth the wait time when the weather is nice lol Fun bar areas, inside and outside. read more

Good venue, good food, decent service. Great patio and atmosphere. We go there a few times a summer

Had lunch on the heated patio with a friend. The environment is casual ba. The patio overlooks the Chagrin River and was well heated for the chili day. It was nice to feel like we were outside enjoying a spring day. The service was wonderful, friendly and helpful with suggestions and answering questions. We shared a quesadilla and then I had a salad with strawberries and candied walnuts. The quesadilla was packed with chicken and melted cheese, it was gooey deliciousness. The salad was fresh and full of ingredients and, while the dressing was thick and flavorful, you didn't even need it on the salad. The abundance of toppings alone was plenty of flavor. This would be a great place to come back and try some more of the menu items and sit outside in the summer time. read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - The salad didn't even need the thick delicious dressing, so much flavor in the toppings! - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

loud, expensive, cod sandwich had no taste. bill for two people $75 plus tip! Waitress was really good, attentive and friendly. read more

If you're up for casual dining on a canal of Lake Erie, this is the place. There were two huge outdoor decks, one covered, one an open pation with plenty of magical string lights. The views were stunning, aside of the huge mound of rubble and construction machinery. My nephew and I were seated right away. I was excited to see that they carry a non alcoholic ginger beer I've never had. (I enjoy them when I can't have an actual mule drink.) We started out with the crabcakes. They were nicely made, plump with a bit of crispness on the outside. Interesting orange and green sauces came drizzled over them with a leafy salad. I ordered the firecracker shrimp tacos. They were tasty, each came with 2 fat breaded shrimp, mango black bean salsa and leafy greens. And a spicy mole like sauce. They were a bit dry, it would have been a nice touch of they were served with some sour cream. My nephew ordered the Big Boy style burger, which is a Cleveland style staple similar to a Big Mac. Both meals came with fries. The service was friendly but a little slow. Overall, I would recommend this place. I could totally spend hours there enjoying some adult beverages. Good for date night or just a night out when you don't feel like going to downtown. read more

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Great food! Great service! Recommend prime rib, burgers, chicken club, white cheddar mac and cheese!

This is a great spot for a bite to eat, especially in the warmer months - they have an excellent patio by the river. Seafood is always really good. read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - Broiled Seafood Platter - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

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Just went here this past weekend- the food was AMAZING. The Spin dip was probably one of the best I have ever had. My fish was amazing, vegetables were cooked perfectly and full of flavor! Everything for myself and 4 other family members were great! Our server was also awesome (I don't remember his name but he was an older gentleman who had more energy than most servers in their 20's)! Great food and experience! read more

I've been coming here since it opened in 2005 and i've never a bad meal or a bad experience. All the menu items are great but i can't recommend the seafood enough. Their Cod Sandwich with the Sriracha tartar sauce is always my go-to favorite and same with the Fish Fry. You should always order at least a cup of the lobster bisque because it's phenomenal. The staff is very polite and the place has a cool vibe to it. Their outdoor patio in the winter seasons is a cool addition. read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - Crispy Cod Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

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Great food with a wonderful view. The lobster bisque was super tasty. Appropriately accommodating to a service dog and great service. All together it was a nice stop for a quiet meal. I have a feeling during the summer this place probably gets very busy. read more

Trader Jack's Riverside Grille - Service dog looking at the river - Burgers Near Me - Eastlake, Ohio

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This place is located on the Chagrin River. Nice scenery with patio or indoor dining. I usually always try the pulled pork sandwich if it's in a menu as I did here. Delish! Prices are affordable. Place is usually pretty busy if the weather is nice. Give them a try if you haven't already. read more

Lovely to sit along river and watch our friends from WOW paddle by. Waitress was nice and let us do individual checks. Saw neighbor there. Will be back. read more

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Great place for casual dining. Enjoy views on water, patio, enclosed room. Loved patty melt. Góod service. Been here several times so a favorite. And will return. read more

Hopping place! I guess we went at the wrong time. Saturday late afternoon. Had a wait of a good solid hour. Had to wait outside because of COVID-19 but that's fine it's was nice out. Got seated in the patio. It was. Ice to overlook the water. Our server was great. Honestly I cannot remember her name but she was really good. Fun and chatty. Great personality. That really makes a good experience. And she did. We were cool and waited quite awhile to eat. So that shows you what a good attitude does. Ordered a few burgers. I was really hungry and that sounded great. I also got the lobster bisque. Homemade and I wanted to try it. Got to say it was good and had some lobster pieces in it. The soup is filling. I couldn't finish my burger. But that's cool I had it for lunch the next day. No really complaints about the food. Came in a good amount of time. Cooked the right way. Decent taste. Fries were just ok. I got a lot of stubby short pieces I hate that. But tasted ok. Parking could be a challenge when crowded. The side lot has room. Overall good experience and as mentioned our server was great! I'll go back and see if we can get a time when we don't have to wait an hour. read more

First time getting food from Trader Jack's and it was amazing! I got the Big Jack which is a double stack burger very similar to a Bob's Big Boy, BUT BETTER IN EVERY WAY. It's like a Big Boy for adults. Everything about it was perfect, especially the sauce. Fries were excellent as well. Staff was friendly and efficient. I will definitely be ordering from here again! read more

Stopped in last week for a couple of beers and a pizza. Great selection of beers! Ordered the Freddy's hot pepper pizza and it was amazing! They had the clambake going on. The couple sitting next to us ordered the bake and it all looked great! Stopped at Aleci's at Shoregate on the way home sad to say that place has gone down hill! read more