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Jack's Grill
Category: Restaurants Canadian (New) Canadian (New) [Edit]
5842 111 St NWEdmonton, AB T6H 3G1
(780) 434-1113
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- No
7 reviews for Jack's Grill
7 reviews in English
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Review from H C.
12/29/2011
Pretty good. I hear the lamb is phenomenal. I had the beef and it was good. But what makes jacks so great is their bread pudding. Try it. You won't regret it. Yummmm...
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Review from Priscilla L.
Edmonton, AB
4/12/2012
Wow what a disappointment..... I was once a fan of Jack's... Service is still good but food was mediocre at best. And for mediocre food it was WAY overpriced. It's gonna take a lot to get me to go back. Jack's? PASS!
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Review from Melonie N.
Edmonton, AB
5/18/2012
not happy after spending a lot. we went there for my dad's b'day and the place did not live up to it's reputation. the server was good, the food wasn't. the lamb was too rare and portions small. the owner was doing the rounds that evening and he completely ignored us and gave the impression that we were not welcome. too bad, me and friends will never go there again
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Review from Antonella C.
Edmonton, AB
8/12/2011
After a long silence --train wreck really of work and obligations -- I am happily back at my writing on my culinary adventures ;-]
And before I start...does ANYONE know why there isn't a "locally grown", "Canadian", category...afterall, many of the restaurants in most cities nowadays DO base their menu on the locally grown, raised food product of the(ir) region....as does Jack's Grill as well as others in the city. Okay, my rant is over....onto the review:
Haven't been back to Jack's since the first months it was taken over by one of the waiters (someone correct me if I am wrong). In fact, I chose to take a risk since when I went after the "buy" (I heard from someone that the original owner left to run a winery...nice), it was a disappointment in terms of anything different or more of the same. What I recall from then was that it wasn't bad, but not great either....don't you just love a "lukewarm" compliment?
So with that in mind, and since I am an optimist, my companion and I ventured out on a rainy July 22nd evening....
I made reservations on Open Table and we got there and seated quickly. The place had a nice vibe with table buzzing with chatting and laughter around and about.
Our waiter was quite nice and chatted up with us as well :-]
The appetizer I ordered was the cheese plate made up of mostly Canadian and local cheeses. Having remembered my allergy to blueberries, the waiter kindly offered to bring me the crackers separately since he noticed the ones on the plate were touching the chutney, which yes, had blueberries...suffice it to say, I DIDN"T try that ;-]
My companion ordered the feature fish which was a halibut...very nice prepared and he even made the comment that he could have eaten a bit more since it was quite good. It was set upon a mashed turnip with green beans and beets side. I ordered the short ribs which were very tender on a bed of risotto delicate with lemon. Desert was my favourite here (thank heavens this has NEVER changed): the Bread Pudding....Yummy :-9 My companion had the chocolate pie which was good, not as good as mine and thank goodness I had room for all of it.
The price point is not for the faint of heart in light of the simplicity of the restaurant...however, I wouldn't not recommend it based on this.
In all, I am glad, glad I returned and would again since it seems the "Jack's" Grill seems to have found its legs....but as with everything new, need to go back again...perhaps in the fall? or winter? We'll see .. -
Review from Jack G.
Edmonton, AB
3/12/2010 10 photos
Jack's Grill doesn't feel like your typical Edmonton restaurant. It doesn't even feel like you're in Edmonton when you're in it.
It is a tiny restaurant, very cozy and very classy. It isn't somewhere to go for just drinks but more of an intimate meal. It is probably a good idea to make reservations since the place isn't very big and you can actually do that right on the website. That's a pretty cool feature I haven't come across before. You can also purchase gift cards right online and email them to whoever you want. Another cool feature.
The service is good, very friendly, very quick. The food is good too. This is the type of restaurant you come to have a proper meal so be prepared for some higher prices. I really like their sauteed tiger prawns and would urge anyone to try them.
The place is busy but I don't think many people know about this place. It makes for a really good meal. -
Review from Gen E.
1/1/2011
I've gone to Jack's roughly once a year for the past decade and it has been my go-to place for fine dining and well-prepared, unpretentious, local food when in Edmonton. My most recent experience left some to be desired however.
I went with my family on New Year's Eve with an early reservation (5:00pm), so the restaurant was not at all crowded during our meal. The server was friendly when he came but for a fine dining establishment he was not nearly as attentive as I felt he should have been. There was a long wait before our orders were taken and wine glasses were left empty for extended periods during the meal. Barring when he took our orders, we really didn't see the server again. This was a bit frustrating considering there was a special New Year's Eve menu and we would have appreciated a little more description on what was to be expected through the four courses.
Most frustrating though was the quality of the food. My beef entree was not very hot when it arrived at my table indicating that it had been out sitting on a counter for too long. It was so luke warm, that I considered sending it back to be reheated.The sauce on my mom's pork chop pretty much just tasted of sickly sweet maple syrup which was not particularly nice. Moreover, the chocolate ice cream that came with my sister's dessert was way too boozy... all you could taste was the Jack Daniel's they infused it with and barely the chocolate. All in all, there was not one dish throughout the meal which really impressed and some were below average. Considering that the whole menu for New Year's came to $90/head (not including wine), I thought the price was quite steep for what was offered in terms of service and food quality.
After this meal, I'll be looking to explore some of Edmonton's other fine dining establishments as a substitute for my usual Jack's. -
Review from Loie U.
Edmonton, AB
4/5/2011
Eight of us had the great pleasure of dining at Jack's Grill this winter. On a cold and bleak evening, we entered into the warm and friendly room and had an wonderful evening! The restaurant is unpretentious and inviting. Perfect ambiance for a night out with good friends.
We started off with cocktails - they have an excellent selection of single malt scotches. We had a selection of appetizers and shamelessly tasted each other's - Excellent!
Our waiter was attentive, helpful, and unobtrusive and knowledgeable. With 8 people we had a variety of entrées and appetizers and were all pleased with our choices. The wine pairing was very nice - excellent suggestions from owner Mark Goodwin.
I had the rack of lamb and thought it was superb. It was cooked perfectly and was accompanied by red wine sauce that I really enjoyed. Though I was already quite full, I indulged in a warm chocolate and Jack Daniel dessert that was to die for!!!
My only regret is that I waited so long to go to jack's Grill! I hope to go back often
