Jak's Grill

I'm not sure what happened to the Jaks we all came to love and cherish, this was one of our go to places for a nice dinner, anniversary, birthdays and so on. You always were able to count on a nice steak dinner with all the bells and whistles, salad and bread to start, potato choice and veggies with the steak and all wrapped up with friendly service. Service is still awesome, but the plates are sad. The menu has seen many changes over the past 10 years, but the newest cut, it's a cut too much for us. No more salad and bread, they don't even put veggies on the plate anymore... the plate at cheaper establishments look and taste better than our dinner today. I actually thought I accidentally got a kids menu plate, I'm not sure why anyone needs to pre-cut my food, plus it makes the steak dry out. I'm saddened and hope that the owners will rethink their choices and get their menu back up to the expectations of a Jaks.

Jak's Grill a great steakhouse. The service was excellent and the food was perfect. This another place I will place on my must stop again list.

Jak’s Grill in Issaquah was an excellent spot for Sunday brunch. The restaurant was bustling but had a warm, lively atmosphere that made it feel like a local favorite. We ordered the burger, burger dip, Benedict, and Greek grill — and everything was delicious. The burger was juicy and perfectly cooked, served on a soft, toasted bun with fresh toppings. The burger dip was a standout — rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. The Benedict was classic and well executed, with perfectly poached eggs and a smooth, creamy hollandaise sauce. The Greek grill was fresh and flavorful, offering a nice lighter option without sacrificing taste. Even with how busy it was, the service was attentive and friendly throughout the meal. Our server checked in often, kept coffee refilled, and made sure everything came out quickly and just right. It’s clear the team at Jak’s takes pride in providing a great dining experience even during the weekend rush. Overall, Jak’s Grill is a fantastic spot for brunch in Issaquah. Great food, friendly service, and a lively weekend crowd make it a place worth returning to again and again. Highly recommend stopping by — just be ready for a wait on a busy Sunday!

I’m so glad that I got to support a mom and pop business. I walked in at 10am and the dining area was still very spacious. By the time I left at 11am, the restaurant was already packed! The steak was so tender and juicy in my hash skillet and the fresh toasts my husband had was also perfecto!

Had a wonderful meal here. The steak was perfectly cooked and delicious! The key lime pie was just right with enough tart to make your mouth water. Nice atmosphere and a good vibe, just a wee bit noisy for my taste though. That doesn't detract from the overall enjoyment of the meal. Our server, Patrick M was awesome. Professional, knowledgeable and spot on with service. A real asset to the restaurant.

Atmosphere is nice, staff was nice. The AC works, so was not a stuffy area. From a beverage perspective, it was a little heavy on the ice in drinks. Food was okay, went at lunch time on a thursday. Skewers were overcooked, some steaks were undercooked, and some cuts of meat (boneless ribeye) were highly fatty. Brussel sprouts could have used a few more minutes of cooking. It just seemed a bit off for the food. I can not say that anything was great, there were misses on basically everything. Perhaps your experience will differ; give it a try at least once. Due to location, parking can be tricky - be prepared to walk.

Solid visit. Staff was nice and friendly. Food was served hot. My steak was a little underdone but not enough to make me send it back. Plain looking presentation for for what you pay. Hard to read it’s a little dark at the tables. Good visit.

We both had the filet and driving away we agreed that the quality seems to be declining. The meat seemed to have no seasoning and tasted just OK despite ordering a sauce. It was also slightly tough, as if just a Choice cut vs Prime. The side salad was simply leaf lettuce topped with a sliced cabbage; again, pretty blah. The potato pancakes were very good, as usual. The Manhattan was much better than average. The menu has changed and no longer offers the halibut which was great and we ordered frequently in the past. The filet only comes in 6 oz now. I went away thinking that they may need a new chef to improve the preparations.

I usually go to Jak's for brunch with my friends, but it had been a minute since I'd been there especially for dinner (honestly, years!). We went to celebrate my friend's birthday, and overall it was a great experience. They were packed, but our food still came out fast, which we really appreciated. The service was friendly, though it was a bit hard to get our waitress's attention at times totally understandable though, she was clearly hustling and the place was super busy. The food was good, and the desserts were definitely the highlight. We all left happy. Jak's is still a solid spot whether you're there for brunch or finally making it back for dinner!

It was a special wedding anniversary and we love to go here for them. We have been regulars for about 15 years. Yesterday was the worst experience ever by far. What happened to this place? It was so good for so long. They lost our reservation by canceling it when it should not have been. The lady at the reception was flat out rude and treated me and my wife like very unwelcome interruptions. It was instantly stressful. We said it was our anniversary and would like a booth to celebrate nicely but instead she refused and forced us to sit in the noisiest part while half the place with many booth were empty the entire time we were there. The prices are higher which is true everywhere, but that does not justify the poor treatment and horrible attitude of the staff. Our server was clearly overworked and hard to fault that person. We really don't know if it isn't better just to find a new favorite at this point. JaK's completely ruined what should have been a nice special time with simplicity. Now it stands out as special for all the wrong reasons.

Jak's is a cozy spot and the service is always great. Everyone is so nice. The food has always been excellent, in my opinion. I had The Jak's Bene for the first time and it was incredible! Try the whole menu! I haven't but I have yet to be disappointed.

Had to come here for a second year of having the Beef Wellington. If you enjoy this dish, I would recommend giving Jak's a try. The beef medallion was good sized and cooked to a perfect medium rare with a nice flakey puff pastry shell and savory beef gravy. Came with asparagus and I chose the baked potato. Place was very busy for the holidays but we were seated quickly due to reservations. Ended up with a good booth in the back which helped with the noise. Server was friendly but a little hard to understand because of a language barrier and also lingered a little long at tables which made the service longer than normal. This was a one off experience, since other times service has been great. Overall great holiday dinner!

Oh boy! I mean I originally wasn't a fan going with larger groups, but it became a wonderful spot for dinners with my hubby. The steaks were big, the plate was full, you got a salad, bread, veggies, all around just fantastic. I know restaurants have to tighten their belt, but we were just there a couple of months ago and going from full meal deal as always to a super sad plate of pre-cut steak and a handful of fries... this is no longer the Jaks we love. Did ownership change? What happened? I'm sad to say, unless they let me cut my steak again, get at least a handful of veggies on the plate and make food look appetizing again... not sure why I can't go to Applebee's and get a nicer looking plate for less. You are a steak house, there are expectations and the new menu failed.

We use to go to Jak's Grill once every other month but have since moved so haven't been in a while. We were in the area and decided to go for brunch. It's nice that they let you make reservations now as I remember waiting as first come first serve before. Food was delicious as always! I was sad in the beginning to see they changed their potatoes but these ones are good too. The biscuit was also very fresh and seemed like they were made in house. Overall, great brunch spot if you're in the area!

JaK's restaurant is one of our favorite restaurants. As usual we all had another wonderful meal. Our 3 steaks were juicy and cooked perfectly. The seasonal choices on the menu providing tasty new options to try. The appetizer of burrata and grilled stone fruit was presented beautifully and was a tasty mix of flavors. My husband always orders the bread pudding for dessert their featured bread pudding was dark chocolate marmalade. It was delicious! both flavors worked really well together. Our server was wonderful, friendly, knowledgeable and never made us feel rushed. She even shared the secret side dish with us - the UFO, we were all stunned that we never knew this. It's garlic mash potatoes topped with a potato pancake. The best of both worlds! We were beyond thrilled! Thank you JaK's for another great meal.

I'm so glad that I got to support a mom and pop business. I walked in at 10am and the dining area was still very spacious. By the time I left at 11am, the restaurant was already packed! The steak was so tender and juicy in my hash skillet and the fresh toasts my husband had was also perfecto!

We were in the area after church and decided to drop in for a light meal. We ordered a fish dish and steak on skewers. We started with a Caesar salad. The restaurant has a lot of character and the service is very good. The food is well prepared and presented beautifully. Most importantly, the meals were delicious.

Onion rings, yes! The Cobb salad was pretty good, as was the chicken sandwich my hubby got.

This place used to be so so good and a bargain compared to the higher-end steak houses in the area. I told all my friends about this place and they and their families and friends became regulars. But like a lot of restaurants after Covid, quality went down despite prices going up. The ribeye here used to be phenomenal--better than any steak I've had at higher end steak houses (El Gaucho/John Howie etc) in the area. That steak was so juicy and tender with a great smoky and fatty flavor. On my last few visits, the steak has been bland and tough (relatively to what a good ribeye normally tastes to me). Based on the menu, they changed their sourcing (previously from Nebraska, now California). Despite that the price went up around 50% The other way the value went down is with their side dishes. Previously any steak came with a potato side (potato pancake here is still pretty good), steamed veggies (the carrots were always amazing), and a side salad. At some point after Covid they made it only a potato and either a side salad or a side veggie. Then it became only a side veggie (carrots no longer an option) or potato. Next I'm sure no sides will be the standard. Maybe I could tolerate the price increase if the quality was what it was before. But I can't tolerate an increase in price while both quality and quantity have decreased. Won't be back

Separating food from issues Food good. I have a service dog. DO NOT GO if you have a service dog. Empty restaurant originally told no issue until another waitress/hostess appeared and said it would be a 2 hour wait. Tried sitting at the bar and customer slams chair into my service dog. Hard to feel like a 2 hour wait in an empty restaurant wasn't due to my service animal. Once again, food fantastic, treatment of me specifically, terrible.

Usually go for brunch, which is very good. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of the food. Lots of good brunch options but I usually end up ordering the Country Fried Steak which is top notch, but you could pick anything and be happy...just make sure to get the smashed potatoes as a side.

Darkly lit, always packed... our special place to go! They have a decent wine selection, but the bartender makes fantastic martinis with the good kind of olives. We absolutely love, sharing a meal and having drinks at the bar. It's romantic. Some people dress up for a special occasion at this place and other people roll in in T-shirts and jeans. I think that's a Washington vibe. I personally think you should dress up a little bit for the special place. Yes, yes they are known for their steaks and they are fantastic. But if you're not in the mood for a steak, I will tell you their french dip sandwich and french fries are the bomb. They are sinfully delicious. This is probably my favorite meal on the menu. It is melt in your mouth delicious. Also, I'm not a giant, heavy meat eater, but these are the best burgers in town by far. I don't know how they do it, but their secret recipe is absolutely out of this world sensational. I'm trying not to walk around the earth, eating burgers, but this place is begging me too. I have to admit I really also love Tipsy Cow burgers (down the road)... Go read my review about them. However, I think the Jak's burger actually is better... And I can't even believe I'm saying that. It's fantastic. I think I even recommend the burger over the steaks. Let's talk about the service... we have been coming here for 15 years, and I have never had anything less than exceptional service. These waiters and bartenders are very talented. They are truly on the money... They don't rush you, however, they are highly efficient, highly aware and they leave you alone and let you have a conversation as well. The service is definitely five star. This is probably the best service in town. I've always felt that the hostess stand is a little lacking, however. Saying that I think the hostess at this place has a very difficult job, juggling the waitlist and the crowd and trying to get the tables turned over. I wish they had a hostess that greeted you with a big smile and made you feel like you weren't the next problem walking in the door. However, I'm sure it is an exasperating job dealing with so many people who want to eat here every night. So I get it. For years, this place did not take reservations and you just had to stand in line, sometimes outside. I am so grateful they now take reservations. On super busy nights, we've never had to wait more than 15 minutes... And we usually squeeze into the bar. We absolutely love coming to this place and overall it is definitely a five star restaurant for ambience, flavor of the food, and wait staff service! Thanks, Jaks for being such a great part of our community!

First, in a 5 tier rating, 3 is average and what you expect whenever you go out. 5 is Superior, with walking on water involved. A 4 is an excellent rating, something to be proud of. This is our second time to Jaks, and even on our anniversary, which says something right there: the place is special and worthy, especially for being so close to home! We showed up without a reservation (our anniversary is midweek and on a whim we moved the celebration forward) on a holiday weekend and they were able to squeeze us in with only about a 10 minute wait. For starters, the Cucumber Mule cocktail is outstanding. Our first time, we had a bunch of competing menu selections. This time it seemed the menu was a bit tighter. Still good. Looking through the starters, we couldn't decide between the Brussels sprouts or the stone fruit and cheese, so we got both. Brussels were the winner even as the fruit was still very good. I had the Steelhead trout, a yummy decent sized piece served with potato pancakes and something else. Wife had the Moroccan Skewers, which was a real winner since it seemed they used filet chunks for the one skewer and the server said sirloin for the other, but even that second skewer meat was a very high quality cut seemingly more premium than sirloin. Minor points lost for a fairly long wait delay for the food, which is OK if we're updated but we weren't, and the starters arriving only a little time before the main. The server recognized this and gave a nice concession There is a nice front section overlooking the newly-completed pedestrian mall, making great seats. The bulk of the building is a windowless hall: comfortable but not anything to rave about. We consider Jak's a newfound favorite for us, and will be returning again. They have a frequent flier-type rewards program which helps that out: worth signing up for.

Yous who follow my reviews know, that as a chef, I'm a tough one to get four or five stars from, but this was an easy four stars! It is a higher end restaurant, more towards fine dining, so you won't go here to get Taco Bell prices. That being said, it's an amazing date night or night out with friends location. They have a full bar and wine by the cup or bottle (if that's ur thing), and the servers seem to be well versed in pairings. The food was excellent, I took a bite of the steak and told my hubby it "made my soul happy"!!! I would definitely go back there for a steak dinner! When you consider what it costs to buy a good, clean, steak and the time you have to take to prepare it and all the trimmings! This was well worth the price! My hubby had the fried chicken sandwich with a house salad. It was a lovely meal and quite well priced. Lovely sourdough bread came with our salads! We were both nearly full by the time our meals came! That's ok, because we both have leftovers to take home for tomorrow! Vanessa was a great server and quite pleasant! She had a beautiful smile, and was helpful in every way. We both look forward to going to Jak's Grill again, and hopefully having Vanessa as our server! The only two things that kept them from having five stars was that it was freezing inside. To be fair we were one of the first few couples to arrive once they opened, so I'm sure once it's filled with people it probably gets a bit warmer. However, for us, we were trying to hurry to finish because we were cold. Also, the booths and chairs are hardwood with no cushions, so I suggest, if you are like me and have tailbone issues, that you take a seat cushion with you for while you are at Jak's!

When you want to celebrate locally with a great steak, good wine or cocktails, great service and just be at a local spot and have a great meal... then Jak's is the place to be!

The feel is slightly corporate, but don't let that deter you. As a breakfast place, Jak's rocks! The food is good, the service is good, and it's just plain comfortable. We went on a Sunday morning after an early hike ... the restaurant was just beginning to fill ... it's clear that reservations are a good idea, though we were early enough to be seated without one. We had a crab-cake Benedict (yum, with lots of crab) and great smashed potatoes (roast potatoes, smashed just enough to aid in eating them), and the Baja scramble -- not sure we'd get the standard flour tortillas with these (I'd recommend toast or an English muffin instead), but the scramble was good. The coffee was pretty standard (no soy milk or almond milk though), and the pot of Earl Grey was both generous and with good quality tea. We'll be going back.

Went to JaK's on a Saturday for brunch. First. Really only street parking so make sure to get there early for that. Second. Make a reservation. We got there at 11 with a reservation and it was packed. Definitely died down around 1 but busy until then. Had the veggie scramble with bacon and it was delicious. The potatoes are insanely good. Better than anywhere I've been! Worth it just for that! Service was great. I would highly recommend

Over 10 years since my last review and I owe an update. They now take reservations so no more waiting in the cramped entryway. Food is still great, and nicer prices than other steak places. Now that you can reserve a table, it's a great place for dinner before Village Theater shows.

The breakfast was really really good! Our server Rory was very helpful and attentive. Glad we had reservations because Jaks fills up fast!

Jak's...what happened?! One of the things you proudly promoted on your menu was "All our portions are large & dinners come complete with a fresh green salad, seasonal veggies, fresh bread, and your chose of potato". I get restaurants have to change with the times, but do you have to completely change who you are?! This has been of our favorite date night restaurant. Good food, good prices, good portions. Or that's what it used to be. It used to always be a wait to get a seat on a weekend night. We made reservations for Friday night at 6pm. While we were there around 7 we noticed a lot of empty tables - maybe they were between dinners? We've been going here for over 10 years (Over 15 years if you include the location by UW). We've sung your praises to everyone over the years. We used to be able to get a full meal for one price. That included bread, salad, huge side of vegetable, potato, and steak. Now we've had to ask for bread the last few times (it's always been served ahead of time, so not sure if they've "forgot" or what but we've had to ask the last few times for it). The vegetable has been removed from the base price and so has the salad. Prices used to be a lot more reasonable, especially since it included everything. I get prices have gone up (from $28 for a NY Steak 11 years ago to $60 for a NY Steak). Now a New York steak is only $12 less than the New York you would get at the Metropolitan Grill - both include a potato side. You used to have a "Jaks size" and a normal size for steaks. Now it is one size only. You must have just removed the artichoke dip as it's still on the website menu but not the menu in restaurant - we always got this! We were looking forward to getting this again. We asked the waitress about it and got a fairly short answer that they don't have it anymore. This set you apart from Melrose for us (since I don't eat seafood) as Melrose doesn't have any appetizers. Now for about the same price you can get a steak, veggie, salad, and potato at Melrose for the same price as your steak and potato. Don't get me wrong, the steak is still great (and whoever seasoned it and cooked it last night did a great job - a lot better than the last few times we went and it was missing some flavor), the service overall is great (our waitress was a bit short but may have been a cultural attitude - everyone else was great), wine options are great. We just miss the value the restaurant used to provide (and the artichoke dip - can you bring this back?!).

I had drinks and dinner here the other night. The food was amazing and the drinks were great. It is dark inside but not so dark you can't see your food. It got real busy before we left. My one complaint and why I didn't give this place 5 stars is our server was rather rude and impatient. Otherwise loved everything else about the place.

So I'm a LOT disappointed with a few changes they have made, where the $&%# is the calamari appetizer ? It was the best in the city I can get legs and small body parts ( of calamari) anyplace but you had the steak cuts. Second was the " wedge" salad that is now just a "tossed" salad (photo) And the last is the prime dip sandwich that was a steak now it's the scraps off the cutting board Why do people need to change things that are perfect? I had the burger this time no need for a photo and a different app. Service was great, drinks also great.

The food was decent, but definitely not worth the price or the quantity. A small $62 steak came with a small salad (just lettuce and dressing). A Caesar was $2 extra. The 3 croutons they added were very expensive. It came with no potatoes and no other vegetables. Very sad meal for the price. The burger was good but not worth $23.

I was super disappointed in the menu changes. The halibut was always my favorite and I was disappointed that it was no longer on the menu along with some of their other signature items. There is no longer any chicken items on the menu and for people that don't like steak or seafood there aren't a lot of options. The service here is always great and really the wait staff is the only reason I gave it 3 stars because they are so great. I don't know why you would change something that was working. I have talked to so many people that are disappointed in the direction the restaurant has taken.

So yummy!! Celebrated our 13 year anniversary! Delicious filet mignon melts in your mouth. It's pretty awesome.

Food, service, and ambiance were amazing! 5 star service from our waiter Jody, well done! We will definitely be back soon and often.

The bartender was next level - she is on point recommended great options and serves up top notch cocktails. We sat at the bar rail my ribeye was cooked perfectly the claim linguine was okay I think it could be served with more broth! The vibe was fun it was busy but the people were so kind and friendly. Definitely will be back!

We tried JaK's 15 years ago and weren't impressed. Re-tried it again several years ago and were pleasantly surprised. We're big fans of neighborhood steakhouses like JaK's, Melrose Grill, and The Keg (back when those were around). We understand businesses need to operate and costs increase, but as another reviewer mentioned, it feels like you get barely anything for what you pay for now. $60 for a steak and potatoes, no veggie, no salad. To say the $11 caesar salad is a disappointment is an understatement. Tonight we had to ask for bread - they don't just bring it, they don't offer it, you have to ask for it. We've had hit or miss experience with the quality of the food both in the cuts themselves and/or how they're prepared the last few visits. I usually order medium and my husband orders medium-well, yet sometimes his comes out more red than mine. Tonight's service was a huge disappointment. Our waitress must be newer and she was not very good at reading the table (I say this as someone who waited tables). No check on how things were until we were 2/3 the way done with our food and she kept taking my dishes when I was still working on them. Of course then when we're ready to check out, it took several minutes for her to come by despite visiting the tables around us multiple times. So we spent $220 tonight for a dinner for 2 adults & 1 toddler. From here on I think we're going to stick with steaks at home from Costco and when we want something nice then we'll spend a little extra to enjoy something at El Gaucho, Daniel's Broiler, The Met, or even John Howie. Maybe we'll try JaK's again in a few years and hopefully by then they'll have found a sweet spot where customers don't feel like we're paying too much for too little with a mediocre experience.

Had a really great visit to Jak's last night, just before a show at the Village Theater. Haven't been to this location for some time, but will be more frequent now that Laurelhurst is closed. Parking was not an issue, despite construction right around Jak's, but very cool that they emailed us beforehand to make us aware of it - nice touch. The restaurant was packed at 5:30 on a Friday, which was great to see. We had reservations and were seated within about 5 minutes. Seating is comfortable, and you can easily manage table conversation due to the high-backed booths screening out neighbor-sound. We had waters and our first visit for drink orders almost immediately. Had a great cross-section of orders, with crab-cakes, steak salad, wedge, quinoa salad, filet, Delmonico, and steelhead filet. The food was prepared to perfection, and presentation was as expected. I recommended the Delmonico to my adult son, and explained it's one steak cut that no two restaurants can really agree on (bone-in ribeye, strip, or chuck eye). He commented to our waitstaff that it was the best he'd ever had. I *think* their version is a bone-in strip end,where it joins the rib-eye, but maybe they'll tell me if they see this. Crispy skin on the steelhead was delightful, and the crb cakes were great. SHOCKER OF THE NIGHT: Quinoa Salad!! Now normally I would use dry quinoa as traction to get me out of a snowbank, BUT, this was the lightest, most tender and flavorful grain salad I've ever had. Very finely minced cucumber, and mango, and feta, and MAGIC. Was the unanimous star of the show for this table of meat-eaters! Sorry for the lack of photos, but phone stayed in the pocket for family time!

Not my cup of tea. Go to the butcher across the street buy a nice steak salt pepper and cook it at home save yourself $50 and avoid the noise and attitude.

we ate here last night with a 7 pm dinner reservation on a Tuesday night. It was far more crowded than we expected! but we were seated right away. Our server came to the table almost when we sat down to give us attention, and then left us to consider the menu. (Unfortunately I did not get his name.) When he returned we had selected two entrees: the 6 oz. filet mignon (medium rare) and the 6 oz. Wagyu bavette (medium rare). I had the bavette because I wanted to try the Wagyu, and my wife had the filet because it is her favorite cut of meat. I also ordered the peppercorn demi-glace. Our salads arrived first. They were cold and well prepared. My wife had the "wedge" salad (which was really just a chopped-wedge salad) and I had the Caesar. The touch of lemon in my salad really highlighted the flavor. Then came our main dish. My bavette was served in slices. The taste was so very good, and the sauce (served on the side in a nice gravy "boat") was tasty and I could put on as much or as little as I wanted. (Note that the cut of the beef means that it's cut along the grain so it has more mouth texture than a steak cut against the grain. The long fibers gave a great mouth feel.) My wife loved the filet. it was perfectly cooked with a nice dark brown crust (not charged) and when cut open there was about an 1/8" line of cooked meat and then the rest of the meat was uniformly a dark pink. Our side dish was a shared order of onion rings. I know. Something so pedestrian! But it was really a perfect note with the meat, increasing the savory-ness of the meat. We took our time and the server came over frequently to make sure that we had no requests and kept our water glasses filled. (I also had a nice glass of Merlot which complemented the meat.) Then we split the dessert - carrot cake. It was not as we expected, being less oily or "moist" but it had a great flavor - a mix of the carrot and pineapple, with an orange creme frosting. The frosting also had orange zest mixed into it so there was a definite high note or orange when tasting the dense richness of the carrot cake. We enjoyed our experience, and while we do not often go to Jak's due to scheduling, we do want to return soon.

Excellent food, service, and ambiance. Fun, friendly place that's got to die for food!

Another year, another wellington. Every year, the beef wellington shows up onHoliday Menu; this is our 3rd year. In addition, we got the shareable scallops, and the chocolate marmalade bread pudding dessert; both on the Holiday Menu. I also got the 6oz new york steak. Getting the obvious out of the way, the wellington was amazing as always. Thin, flaky bread, a nice filet mignon, gruyere, prosciutto, mushroom duxelle, and a rich gravy. The combination is hard to duplicate. The scallops appetizer was pretty good. It came with shaved brussel sprouts made into kind of a miso vinegar slaw, a burre blanc and crispy fried prosciutto. It was a little too salty. If the rice vinegar was cut in half, it would probably even out a bit. But the scallops, themselves were pretty good. My usual steak is a ribeye, but its been a while, so I got the new york. It was ok. I wish I could say it was better, but it was just ok. It was a bit over cooked, and there was a bit of gristle going through it. But it had good flavor, and several bites were pretty decent. The potato sides were good. Nothing special. The dessert was very good. On the holiday menu, the dark chocolate marmalade bread pudding with cream friache ice cream. The bread pudding was pretty good. The ice cream was AMAZING! Cream friache is my new favorite ice cream flavor... . All in all, I gotta say, our last visit was a little better. We will keep coming back for the wellingtons, thats for sure.

The most expensive mediocre meal I have ever been to. Old fashioned served with a cup of ice, not one giant ice cube. That was my first warning sign. If it is one big ice cube, you are in for a wonderful meal. A cup of ice cubes, you are about to be fleeced. The filet mignon "Oscar style" was devoid of seasoning. Even the bearnaise sauce lacked flavor. The crab was not fresh. The onion rings and salad were the only delicious part of the meal. My mother had the clam linguine. She said it was bland. My wife had the french dip, she said, "It's okay..." Only two alcohol drinks, no appetizers, and no dessert the bill was $230 for a meal that was on par with a Sizzler restaurant. The wait staff were all wonderful. The food was not.

Simple and straight forward quality food. The service has always been great and it's one of my family's favorites for lunch or dinner on the weekends. You can't go wrong with Jaks.

This place has really gone down over the years. Not sure what happened. The food was so so nothing special on the menu. Is cocktails were uninspired.

Bring back the panko halibut!!! This was my favorite item on the menu for years. Please bring it back! We still love all the food and will find other items to enjoy but please bring it back soon!!!

We love JaK's and have been to this restaurant a lot! The steak and burgers are super yummy and good quality. I like this place for lunch or dinner. Have a little bar as well I usually can get seated there quickly. You might need a reservation for prime time Friday and Saturday hours. Highly recommend this place and I definitely will be back.

I used to love this place but it seems like every time I come there's new changes that have negatively impacted the experience. I visited on Wednesday and was disappointed to find out that the steak now only comes with one side and vegetables don't count. I ordered the mushrooms which used to be a favorite of mine and I couldn't even eat a full mushroom, they were disgusting and looked old. My steak was poorly seasoned which was also disappointing. We ordered the peach cobbler for my husband's birthday which we were given on the house and that was really nice but the peaches were very bland. I expect more from a high priced steakhouse such as JaK's. The ambiance is super dark but loud and crowded. I'm sad to say I likely will not be returning.

Time for an update after multiple stellar return visits. I get all the hype and love for Jak's now. This place is consistent. Like, every subsequent meal here has been great. Service is fabulous, the food is always good and our steaks are always prepared perfectly. On our last visit, we were notified that they recently changes/updated their menu and concept a bit. In an attempt to elevate their menu, they've added some new menu items (wagyu) and even removed some (halibut). Steaks still come with sides, but it's not just your regular potatoes, carrots and broccoli. You can get mac & cheese, sauteed wild mushrooms, crispy brussels sprouts and grilled asparagus, to name a few. We will definitely continue to dine here whenever that steak craving hits.

If you like live entertainment that is family oriented then Jax's in the Heights is the place to be. The food was good, prepared hot and the service was great

ALWAYS the best filet....or any other cut. Also, "equal opportunity waiting" to get in. I've stood in line with Mariner players. Everything is ALWAYS top notch.

The food is delicious. But, 2 weeks in a row, we have had problems with our reservations. We always request a booth beforehand. The first week, we sat 40 minutes past our reservation time and the second week, they gave our table away to someone else. So we sat again. You would think we would have been offered a free app etc.... Not sure we will be back for awhile. Not until they can do a bit better with reservation times and seating. We noticed the couple next to us had to go ask about their table at least 3 times.

Love this place for their breakfast tacos. Super quick, always fresh. Swing in and grab a pack of em for you and you team before work.

JaK's Grill - Issaquah Was recommended by a friend that eats there regularly. Took my parents to celebrate there 73 wedding anniversary.. They say first impressions of any establishment speaks loud about the place.. We made reservations get there on time and was seated. I went to the check on the car that it was locked . When I returned I noticed that my parents still had their coats on.. they both told me that they could feel a cold draft from the vent that was right above them.. looking around to see if there where any available open tables I saw that there was several tables open.. so I went back up to the hostess and ask her if she could move us to a warmer tables like the one right behind her.. she told me she couldn't put us to another table and that the one I was asking about was reserved for party's of 6 people and I was a party of 4.. the third tables from the left side at the rear of the restaurant is where we were sitting.. well I was not going to let my parents sit under a cold draft. And the hostess wouldn't move us to another tables.. I even ask the server to move us to other tables.. i move then to a warm table.. It took about 45 minutes to get our order had to ask twice for water and bread well we waited.. food came to the table warm to almost cold.. . I told the hostess and the waiter why we where there. 《To celebrate there 73 wedding anniversary) Just terrible service all around.. What I did share with them is that I was with a NYC executive Chef at a 3 start Michelin restaurant and my friend that recommended me said that this place was one of or even the best place to eat within 50 miles Even though our bill came out to over $400 in food and drinks.. It was definitely garbage service all around.. even the Chef told me this place is like eating at a fast food establishment.. he told me besides the terrible service..the food could of arrived to the table hot.. and they even failed at that.. if it wasn't for my 91 year old dad and my 90 year old mom I would of demanded to speak to the owner of this establishment.. but it was cold my parents flew in from southern California and their grandson who is a Chef flew in to celebrate his grandparents anniversary from NYC..for the week. Jak's Grill is definitely over rated and the person who recommended me to this restaurant was ashamed since he is well known in the community.. and goes to eat there for every special occasion.. Message To the owner.. Tell your hostess without happy customers word will spread like wild fire To your server . It's great having a good relationship with customers but ignoring other paying customer effect the bottom line Repeat customers.. regardless of what you are serving at the restaurant.. If all four 20oz steak arrived to the table hot and not cold or warm to the touch in the center of the meat. I wouldn't care less for any One in the front of the restaurant.. for food speak for itself..

I've frequented Jaks since they opened in Issaquah and have always loved it. We went tonight and I was surprised by the menu changes. Entrees come with either potatoes or a salad. In the past entrees came with potatoes, a vegetable and a salad. And I was able to get the crab cakes as an entree in the past. I had to order the crab cakes, and a side vegetable and a side potato pancake. And....no bread service was offered- that is another first. To say it was a bit lackluster is an understatement, my table mates loved their steaks- still great. But, I will say other local steakhouses still offer bread service, potato, salad and vegetables included with your meal. I will be frequenting the other local places more in the future.

We've always gone for brunch (excellent) but recently went for dinners. Love their beef Wellington (seasonal) and their world famous cheeseburger - rated one of ten best in the country and it's true. You'll be hard pressed to find anything as good in Seattle (John Howie's burger if great but more expensive). You can Jaks burger for just $10 during happy hour in bar. I get two meals out of it.