Jax Grill

If you’re looking for a place where fresh actually means fresh, Jax’s Grill delivers every time. The custom-made salads are crisp, colorful, and clearly put together with quality ingredients—from perfectly grilled chicken to ripe avocado, fresh greens, and fruit that tastes like it was cut minutes ago. What really sets this place apart, though, is the people. The staff is genuinely warm and welcoming in a way that feels natural, not forced. It’s the kind of spot where a quick lunch can turn into a friendly conversation, and over time, the faces behind the counter start to feel like friends. Healthy food, consistent quality, and good human energy. Jax’s Grill is one of those places you keep coming back to—not just for the salad, but for the people too.

Its good consider a really great price compare to food very casual American restaurant i went to lunch wasnt that busy but after 12:30 it get very busy the only one thing my steak was too dry But its good over all

Best gravy I think I have ever had. Could have used more for the mashed potatoes or maybe some extra butter in them. Atmosphere was a bit noisy for the few people that were there.

I was craving some southern country comfort food and found the perfect spot. Chicken fried steak was delicious and huge. My food was served hot and steamy just how I like it. Best carrot cake I have ever ate. Awesome. The prices were reasonable compared to most restaurants. Free parking was a plus and a must because I stopped going to restaurants that charge me to park.

Delicious!! First time for me, and I love the place...had a cup of corn chowder and wish I had got the bowl it was that good. The Bang Bang Shrimp was a balance of sweet and spicy, and gravy for chicken strips was some of the best. Parking was easy. Order at the counter, then pick up your own food & and self-serve drinks...can tip at the register when you pay. Clean bathrooms & friendly staff. Looks like a full bar, but we didn't have alcohol. Prices are now a tad bit higher than what was posted on others' reviews.

The food was questionable. Service was meh atmosphere was the best thing of it all because everyone was dancing to zydeco so The parking situations on Friday needs to be changed. Also having to pay for reserve tables is ridiculous. Do better I enjoyed that

Decent food, alright prices, great location to meet a group. No table service, at least at lunch, but never been there at night. Easy access from I10.

Stranger than fiction I was compelled to pop in and catch a really nice vibe. From the moment I walked in the welcoming energy and southern hospitality atmosphere captured my heart. It felt like I visiting family after a long hiatus. The drinks were perfectly made, and the live band was very entering and engaging with the crowd. This nostalgic intimate experience was truly captivating.

Apologies for not having pictures of the food! I love this place because they have a variety of healthy, home-cooked style meals, and some Tex-Mex all in the mix and I'm surprised they do it all pretty well. This is a great spot for large groups as you can order up at the front and pay separately. On this particular day, we came for takeout as someone in the household was recovering for surgery so that's why I forgot to take the pictures - I will do better We had the fried chicken strips with mashed potatoes and gravy. I did feel like the strips were kind of on the small end for the price, but overall the quality was good. Mashed potatoes were very delicious and they could have put a little bit more gravy in the to go box. We also ordered the strawberry cheesecake which was decadent and velvety; just the sweet treat anyone needs The service was quick and easy so I do appreciate that, however, for the prize, I do wish they came a little bit more food.

Here for my monthly group meeting and of course you have to order food prior to going to the group. I ordered the southwest salad because it's so addictive and baby got the cheese pull as she says. It was a great time with great friends and good memories,

Tried something new while in Houston. Was quite disappointed. The chicken and beef were flavorful, but dry. The rice and charro beans were bland. The Sunkist soda a was refreshing. I liked the retro arcade games here. Plenty of TVs to watch events. The staff were friendly. Plenty of Texas decor to go around! If I return, I'll have to try something else on the menu.

Good food. Fast service Live music. Fun place to celebrate with family and friends.

Poor customer service! High priced greasy food. Tight parking lot - order pay pickup - no real servers. Owner needs to respect their customers more! All tables were reserved. Had small room reserved - could not see dance floor. Asked servers many time for help hosting our party - nothing!

Love this location! It's definitely a chill and laid back place. Order at the counter and come get your food when the buzzer goes off. Food is good! I order queso and chips- yummy! Menu said blanco but it looked more yellow to me ?? I also ordered the stuffed potato with steak fajita. I forgot to take a pic because I was so hungry, but it had a mound of meat on top!! Tender potato, definitely a good value!

The salmon and 2 sides for 17.95 and tasty!! Lots of fried food, but value and taste is why we come there.

Location: N shepherd Parking: plenty, also street parking Staff: nice and helpful Seating: I went for an Airbnb event and it was very well organized on the outside. Plenty of seating Drink: ice tea was well sugar Food: salad and wings , well seasoned and cooked Event felt private, having coverage but also plenty of opening to enjoy the fresh air. Food was well seasoned and cooked.

I live the food, especially the spinach and crab soup. It's really good and the nachos, oh yes you gotta try them!!!

Great place with great vibes. I would say it's a great place to take a date or go with a group of adult friends. It may be too noisy for kids but if your kids do well with noise then all good. But the noise could just be at night, not sure about daytime. Food wasn't that bad but wasn't the greatest. It was comfort food. It gave that home cooked meal type feels or atleast what I had did. Maybe I'll try something different next time. I had the chicken fried chicken with fries. You order at the counter and they call your number to pick up. So no waiters or waitresses but there are workers who walk by to get dirty plates etc.

Jax Grill is a very good place to eat. The food is very tasty. The service is minimal as it is basically self serve. The people are friendly and competent. The ambiance is noisy when busy and very casual. The prices are affordable. It is clean and well maintained. I like to eat there!

Great atmosphere for family. Food is good and drinks be on point. Nice chill spot to hear good music on the weekends .

The food was fresh and plentiful. I enjoyed the choice of indoor and patio seating. The music was a plus and the staff was friendly and accommodating. I would definitely go back as the environment was pleasant, security was visible and the food was easy and more than enough.

I'm going to say it's a BIG difference from a Friday visit to a Sunday visit!! The food on Sunday was bland with no taste. We ordered Chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes & Shrimp Quesadillas. The quesadillas were not warm, no favor and definitely not worth the price. The chicken fried chicken was so flat we thought it was a pancake. For the food was suppose to be cooked to order nothing was hot. For it to my friend first visit I know they will not be back. I really wish I had taken pictures of the food.

I have eaten here many times for lunch with my crew. They have good burgers. Aside from the burgers , they have solid entrees , like pasta , red beans and rice, fried seafood. They have a wide selection, many options. Sometimes It's hard to make a choice! You can't go wrong here. Good food , fair price. I have no complaints. The service is quick too! Believe it or not , you could have a group of 4-5 and they will have your food ready in 10 minutes. I will keep returning here for lunch! -Santangelo Balli Gonzales

Not worth the price , flavorless chicken, mozzarella sticks nasty .. burger taste over cooked ... Not coming back

The place was small and overcrowded. The food was good. The ambience was exciting! The Customer Service was Average.

Definitely a good spot for drinks and food. It's a fun family environment with good music. It gets really packed on night of concerts and parking is scarce. Do not park in other lots with signs up because you will get towed. Otherwise enjoy!

I would say no place is great, but... Jax is where it's at! Great Zydeco(live), Food, environment, and etc!!

Hadn't been here in years. The place was pretty spacious with the patio seating opened. Came on a friday and they had a band playing. Music was good but a little too loud. Had to yell to order my food. Ordering if fairly easy, and the lines move quick. I got a grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries. The chicken sandwich was great. It tasted seasoned and fresh. The fries on the other hand came out kinda soggy and were hard to enjoy. I like that their menu has some healthy choices in addition to the fried foods. This makes it a great spot for a gathering where everyone can find something to order according to their taste/diet.

The love music alone is will put you in a good mood, mix with some drinks from the bar, you've got party time to last all night. Now I myself have the palate of a toddler, so I got the chicken tenders and fries. The sauce I had I do not remember, but what I do know is it was good and I wanted more (gotta pay extra for that‍). The staff no matter who you met was so kind, fun, and personable. Felt like a family dinner, the only thing that makes you realize it's a restaurant is when they call out the order number on the speaker. Quality food Quality time Quality vibes What more could you ask for? Probably more sauce

I've passed this place hundreds of times. Finally decided to go in. Burgers are nice size, juicy meat, good flavor. Lots of fries! It was a Monday, very quiet, fast service.

I like to come here during lunch with my crew. Also, great music on Friday nights! A little small and crowded but I like that. Burger are excellent. Aside from the burgers , they have great entrees like the red beans and rice, fried seafood. Just wanted to stop by here and say thanks!

We ordered food Togo and they have great employees. Our time inside was good. The food is really hit or miss. I ordered the chicken and sausage gumbo- good (off the dry erase board as a special soup), queso- good (but not Torchy's Taco queso good), chicken fajitas were good but the rice and beans were awful, I got the grilled fish - not so good and the vegetables were like wedding vegetables and that terrible rice, the dessert were good (cheesecake and Italian Creme Cake. I think this place has ok food and is just ok.

I'll start by saying I used to like this place. But tonight I ate there and it was horrible. I got the fish and chips. The fish was too greasy to eat. I used half the napkins on the table frying to get the grease out of a piece to eat.

I went to Jax purely to try the Captain Crunch Chicken Tenders and cannot recommend them enough. They tenders were crispy and delicious. The Captain Crunch added a delightful sweetness to the chicken tenders and tasted great with the white gravy. If I ever find myself back in Houston, I'll definitely be returning to Jax!

I used to frequent this place back in the late 90s on Friday nights and always had a wonderful time listening to the live zydeco music and sometimes even getting on the dance floor. I have to say if anything this place has not changed and in my opinion is even better than what I remember. I was anticipating they would not have any healthier food items but they actually had a very good menu. Service was hard to rate because you place your order at the counter and pick up your own food and the music is so loud on Friday nights, it's really hard to hear the cashier but I feel that's pretty normal. They have Indoor seating at pub style tables and an outside patio with bigger tables if you have a bigger party.

Decent service, substandard food. I got a Santa Fe chicken which was dry as Santa Fe, NM (maybe that's what they were shooting for?). The rice pilaf was utterly tasteless. Another in out party got a blackened chicken salad. It was way over cooked, even for blackened. Been a long time since I have gone there and it has gone way downhill. Will be a long time before I go back.

The Bellaire strips and fries are crispy and delicious! The white gravy is the perfect complement.

I had really high hopes from this place, but left disappointed with the quality and taste of the food. I ordered a Jax burger, and it looked divine but upon further inspection the patty seemed like a frozen patty and was unseasoned. The fries were pretty mediocre too. I left only eating barely a few bites because it was just so bland.

Always a great place to eat or drink. The food is always fresh and tasty. The restaurant is large and comfortable for groups or couples. Service is always fast.

Burger Craving Satisfied !! No frou-frou, over priced, undersized burgers here... When you're craving an old school, backyard BBQ burger, Jax Grill delivers. You'll get a well proportioned, beefy patty, richly seasoned and grilled to perfection. I had our order delivered and the french fries were hot and crisp, unlike the limp soggy fries delivered from most other restaurants. Thank you, Jax for doing it right !!

Delicious food at fair prices; everything I've tried has been yummy! Family style seating and live music makes it a fun experience. One of my favorite places to eat and hang out.

Very solid American food. There burgers, fajitas, fries, salad, soup, etc... You order at the counter and they call your number. Ordered the grilled chicken sandwich substituted sweet potato fries with regular fries. The chicken was marinated and juicy. The sweet potato fries were ok.

Friday Night Fun! Came here twice in two separate years. The crowd has thinned out a bit but the zydeco is still fun! Pros: Zydeco Live band Patio seating Dance floor Bar food up fast No waitresses Clean restrooms Desserts Separation of bar and food order stations Cons: Separate stations for food and drink tabs

Called in an order of chicken fried steak to satisfy a craving. Been to Jax once before for nachos and CFK and remember it being affordable and fairly delicious. Located off Shephard, location is very convenient and parking as well. It's a fairly large restaurant though was pretty sparse when I went. Not a fancy restaurant, but a plain clean place for a good meal. Calling in the order was quick and efficient, didn't ask for more than a name and food would be ready in 15 min (super quick!). Plenty of parking once you get to the restaurant, counter up front got my name and my order was ready. Everything was packaged well, CFK wrapped in aluminum to keep it hot, seperate containers for mash and their signature gravy. The food was hot and delicious when I ate it at home - a bit too much breading on the CFK and meat could be more tender, but still a great meal for the value.

Very yummy food! The service was good and fast and they don't have bad prices. Their grilled meats were super yummy!!!

Idk how this amazing gem has a demeaning low rating. It's definitely incorrect. 5 stars! From the freshness of the food, to the absolutely amazing customer service. You cannot go wrong at Jax on Shepherd! The bar is one of my favorites in town PERIOD. Very family friendly and Zydeco on Friday & Saturday nights. It's doesn't get better than that! Gotta try the Rainbow Trout and say hello to Rosa, Raul or Juan if around. Awesome management!

Was on this side of town and looked for places with fried fish. It was the middle of the day so it wasn't really busy nor empty which is interesting because the lot felt full. This suggests that on a really busy day parking would be tight. The ordering process was quick. The counter and menus are available soon after entry. So I ordered the catfish meal with came with fries, hush puppies and okra and grabbed a seat until the order was ready. It was a huge piece of fish. I wasn't expecting that much and should've paid more attention to the reviews/pics. Unfortunately, as large as it was, it didn't work for me. It wasn't fried consistently and had portions with too much breading and portions that were a bit slimy. I tried to drown it in hot sauce to help with the flavor that also lacked but that didn't help much. I also asked for no okra but got a ton of it anyway. The 2 small hush puppies were ok and the fries weren't memorable. I also noticed that it's one of those places with staff constantly cleaning but it doesn't help it look or feel cleaner. Meh. I might go back for a drink but that's about it.

Love the food and the atmosphere. You order at the counter and pay. The cashier's are nice and very helpful. It's great for groups and they have a private room with no charge if and when it's available.

Good food for a great price! Solid menu, Awesome specials! Very friendly staff. Casual, bar, some video games, usually have sports on TV , outdoor patio. Live music, I think Friday and Saturday nights, not positive.

Zydeco, Zydeco and Zydeco! It was such a good night for my mom and I on a Saturday night! My mom seen a Facebook posting and wanted to come. My mom ordered the shrimp basket and I order a bowl of gumbo. My mom was pleased with her shrimp basket and I was pleased with my gumbo. However, there was a few shells in it...but what we enjoyed the most was the zydeco. The band was great and I loved seeing people dancing!!

I ordered Shrimp en Brochette. It was ridiculously salty and overcooked. It was AWFUL. The veggies were ok. The bartender sold me beer. There was no ambience. My g/f got stuffed shrimp. It was disgusting. We're talking $17.95 each. Will NEVER GO BACK!

One thing is I did order for delivery, but I ordered tater tot's because the lunch was for my one year-old grandson who cannot chew french fries. DoorDash gave me a refund for the fries but when I called the restaurant all they could say was there sorry that happened to me. Someone needs to be checking the orders before they go out For delivery. My receipt clearly states tater tots.

I always enjoy the zydeco bands and the drinks, but I'm definitely not impressed with the food. Ordered the sirloin medium with baked potato and salad. The salad was the only thing that was right. My steak was over cooked and dry and all the toppings were missing for my baked potato. I'll definitely save my money next time.

Good casual spot. You order at the counter and pick up your order when called. The grilled shrimp salad is simple but good. I had the baked potato also, nothing fancy. I'd say the food and menu is overall simple but good, reasonable prices. The atmosphere is good and everyone is friendly. They have indoor and outdoor seating. There is a parking lot but it gets filled pretty quick. There is street parking available. I wouldnt say this is a vegetarian friendly place which is expected. They do have a plain baked potato and some appetizers/sides that you could work with. Friday nights is Zydeco night which is a ton of fun and gets pretty packed! Ive never experienced Zydeco until I came here and now I cant wait to come back!

Decided on Jax's for my sister birthday. Nothing out of the ordinary. Great food ordered a cheeseburger was delicious, great mesquite flavor. Cooked fresh to order. Burning hot French fries delicious goodness. I guess I was hungry. Nice Zydeco band playing, will definitely return

went at 4 pm yesterday. they were busy but not too busy. most of the tables are for larger parties. asked to sit at the bar & was rudely told no by the bartender as they were moving all the chairs. there were 4 people who appeared to be regulars who were not asked to leave. one woman even had a dog at the bar. we would have been on the side away from the dance floor so not in anyone's way. the woman with the dog said to just ask for chairs & they would bring them out. obviously that was not the case. we went elsewhere. too bad for the bartender as we left a $30 tip on a $72 bill for the excellent service we had there. I have never written a bad review on here. so sad I had to do so now.

Well, I'm going to have to try some other things, in order to give this place a better review. I mean, all I have was a baked potato with chopped beef on it. It was OK, but it was rather tiny (AND three was no BBQ sauce for it). When I think baked pots, I think Papas and their potatoes aren't tiny. The restaurant was Ok. It's one big room surrounded by windows with a full bar in the middle. There were a few things on the menu that I'd like to try. My mind was on the baked potato when I went, so that's what i got.