The Jackson Restaurant

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The Jackson Restaurant

Restaurant · Rochester Hills

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184 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA

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Art-inspired eatery with small plates, creative entrees & cocktails  

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184 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA Get directions

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US$50–100

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184 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA Get directions

+1 248 709 9453
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US$50–100

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LIA, an Art-Inspired Restaurant, is Coming to River North - Eater Chicago

"The first restaurant by chef Justin Vaiciunas and business partner Michael Mauro, located in the Detroit suburb of Rochester Hills. Named after American artist Jackson Pollock, it integrates art with dining, offering a menu with global influences and artfully presented dishes." - Serena Maria Daniels

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The Hottest New Restaurants in Detroit, August 2024

"Co-owned by Michigan natives Chef Justin Vaiciunas and hospitality expert Michael Mauro, this new restaurant inspired by the artwork of American abstract expressionist Jackson Pollock flung open its doors on June 20 in the Village shopping center. The space promises modern art gallery vibes accented with plants, while the menu is made up of a variety of small plates like black truffle burrata, entrees including fat noodle bolognese, and “cones” that are filled with delicacies such as caviar, hummus, beef tartare, and crab dip. To drink, guests can select from a variety of flavored espresso martinis and several cocktails featuring fruity or herbaceous notes." - Serena Maria Daniels

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Sheila Werner

Google
I really like this restaurant! It is located at the Village of Rochester Hills. The Chef here is great. The mood has a hip vibe, the service was excellent, and the food was amazing. This is an upscale dining experience, with a really cool bar to grab a drink. The theme is unique as well- Jackson Pollock reproductions, hence the name “The Jackson.”

Fadi Elisha

Google
The Jackson is a super fantastic spot, perfect for a date night! The ambiance is lovely, though I’m not entirely sure if the giant painting fits the concept of the place just my personal opinion. We opted for shareable meals as appetizers and didn’t go for the full entrees, but we felt the menu could use a bit of a tweak. The service was a bit lacking, especially considering the place was empty when we arrived. Our server only added food to the table without removing any empty dishes or drink cups. Overall, The Jackson is a good place with excellent drinks, just needs a little work on the menu and service.

Vanessa Kasiukiewicz

Google
Had a really nice first experience here! It is so cute on the inside and the service was great, especially considering they just opened a week ago. Everything seemed like it was running very smoothly! We tried a lot of small plates (the crab cakes and soft pillows were our favorite), the wedge salad, and we also split the bolognese entree. We tried the espresso chocolate torte paired with a tequila pecan espresso martini to end the night, which was amazing!! Overall, I’d come back for the drinks, small plates and dessert!!

Reema O

Google
Tried out the Jackson last weekend, looking to try somewhere new. We had the crab and cabbage fritter, fluffy pillows, and drinks to start. Also had the caviar cones which were good but was surprised that there was sour cream at the bottom of the cones, also tried the edamame hummus cone which I would not recommend. For mains, we shared the bolognese which was an average bolognese, the filet that was cooked perfectly, mushrooms, truffle mac, and lastly, scalloped potatoes which were underwhelming. I feel like the menu could be a bit more advanced and the flavors need to be stronger and stand out more. Not sure if it was just an off night with the seasonings and flavor profile. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is modern and has character, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Service could’ve been better, we were not checked on much, only to order and bring our food. Manager (maybe?) was nice, however. Our little table lamp had went out and he immediately noticed and replaced it which was not needed but much appreciated and shows he cares and exhibits attention to detail. Price was a bit much considering the points listed above and for a newer restaurant. Overall, I’d give The Jackson a 3.5 if I could since I'm indifferent but I'll give a 3/5, because I believe with some minor tweaks to the dishes, menu, and staff, The Jackson could be a favorite and worth another try.

Angela B

Google
My husband and I came in to celebrate our anniversary. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. I had made a reservation the night before. Our waitress was Sasha and she was great. We ordered a few small plates. We ordered the Miro shrimp, crab & cabbage, 3 cones (crab dip, smoked salmon and beef tartare), lemon potatoes and vegetable ragu. We received a complimentary glass of bubbly for it being our anniversary and we ordered the martini and vodka and vanilla espresso martini. The atmosphere was great. We loved all the art on the walls and the chairs were very comfortable. The drinks were amazing. The food was okay. The plates were very small and pricey. You don’t get any type of bread or anything just the food you order. The food did come out pretty quickly. Overall, we would go back for the drinks.

Mark S. Pape

Google
The dishes are beautifully creative and really delicious. I had the sea bass and it was perfect - best I've ever had. We ordered several dishes along with dessert, and you should too. As in, try everything because it all looks and tastes amazing. If price is of any concern, be comforted knowing it's well worth every bite. The atmosphere is high-end, but with a laid back, fun, artistic vibe. Chef Justin and his staff clearly care about the experience of each guest. I highly recommend stopping by.

Joe M

Google
The food was pretty good, we had the bang bang shrimp as an appetizer and the Cajun shrimp pasta and Burger for our entrees. Fries were a bit salty bit otherwise pretty good. Something to note: because the restaurant is on the smaller side, expect to sit somewhat close to other guests. If none of those are issues then this would be a great place for a date or a nice dinner with your wife/husband.

Paulina Petkoski

Google
The Jackson is a truly a unique experience worthy checking out in Metro Detroit. I tried the chef’s recommendations from the Fall/Winter menu, and everything was delicious! The unique flavor profiles paired with the ‘Life is Art’ concept and interior inspired by Pollack’s famous paintings was super cool . The vibes are perfect for a date or a group outing with friends. As a pescatarian, I had tons of options and highly recommend the scallops main, shrimp small plate, and butternut squash bruschetta. The Caviar cone was my fav flavor bite! Plus, the carrot cake (soaked with sauce and a cream cheese frosting) and the espresso martini is a winning combo. 🤤
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Mary M.

Yelp
This is such a cute place. It is decorated to be in a Jackson Pollock theme and it definitely hits the mark. I had made reservations for 4 people which is all that is allowed per their website when I made them. With friends dropping out last minute, it wasn't a problem for the restaurant. The coffee setup is so cute. Even without a handle on the coffee mug, it doesn't get too hot that you can't pick it up. I went with a huge spread for lunch partially because I couldn't decide and partially because it was just me and they had been expecting 4 people. The cones are so much fun. You can definitely make a meal out of them. I would probably do a meal of only them in a future visit. I also got fluffy pillows which so garlicky but oh so good. I would have them again but only if I were sharing with someone so I'm not tempted to eat them all. The wedge salad was good...a unique setup... The desert that I had was amazing. The white chocolate almond cake was so good and had such a good flavor. I could almost make a meal of just it. I would come back in the future
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Dano R.

Yelp
I waited way too long to discover this gem in the Village of Rochester Hills. As a long time resident of RH there's not a problem finding great places to eat. So when this establishment opened in late 2024, I picked up a gift card for my wife for a Christmas stocking stuffer. It won't be another 6 months before we return. My wife and I chose to celebrate our anniversary here and I'm glad we did. I'll cut to the chase and say this may be the best dinner I've had in the Hills. Our waiter (and bartender) Paul did a great job while waiting on the other customers on a Thursday evening. From the amazing appetizers (crab fritters and prosciutto bruschetta) to the unique beat salad and the impeccable entrees (Grilled Halibut and Mahi-Mahi) you can taste the attention to detail in every bite. I highly recommend the following: -crab fritters, -beat salad,- grilled Halibut- Mahi-Mahi. Definitely want to try one of the craft cocktail's that sounded great. I did have a sip of my wife's expresso martini and it was nice. Our server, Paul was outstanding. He remembered it was our anniversary and treated us to desserts. If you like carrot cake, you have to try it here. Like just about everything we ordered, it was delicious. Great job Chef Justin V. We'll be back.
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Stephanie R.

Yelp
This is a newly opened restaurant in Rochester Hills off Adams and Walton. It's in a fairly small space in the building so be prepared to be close to other tables. It has a nice relaxing vibe and you are immediately welcomed after you pass through their small vestibule (nice addition to keep the chilly air out). We had reservations for 4 to celebrate a birthday in our group. Our server asked if we were there for any special occasion and when I told her, she offered the birthday girl a glass of champagne on the house. I liked that touch over a free dessert. We ordered the Fluffy Pillows for an appetizer. It's their version of a bread basket. They take their bread and flash fry it and serve it with a flavored cheese spread. They arrived nice and hot. The taste is a bit on the salty side so be prepared but it is very good and they come four to an order so we all enjoyed one. Their menu isn't loaded with tons of choices and I have found that when restaurants do this, you will likely enjoy your meal. They've taken the time to create interesting dishes with different or unusual ingredients. I chose the Roasted Chicken. It comes cut into strips placed on a bed of the most amazing Parmesan risotto! The chicken was tender and the sauce that was poured over it was the perfect addition to balance out the risotto. And the portion size is excellent - just enough food to fill you up. The other members of my party had Salmon, Trout, and Scallops- everyone really enjoyed their meals as well so suffice it to say, we'll be back!
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Amy W.

Yelp
The Jackson has been on our list since they opened. This was completely a last minute meet up. I love when that happens. We had a few hours to spare and we're looking for a good happy hour so decided to check it out. It was fairly early on a Thursday (I think we stayed from 2-5:30) so it wasn't very busy. We actually enjoy it that way. The two bartenders were super helpful and explained the menu. The cones intrigued us so we had to get them. They are small. Not a lot to share, but a great way to sample everything. We, of course, still managed to share them. The cones are made of a sesame type material and are filled with accoutrements. We chose the crab, the salmon, and the edamame and hummous. We enjoyed the crab and salmon ones most but the edamame and hummous was still surprisingly good! The steak tips were a perfect medium and incredibly tender. The sause was delicious. We really enjoyed our cocktails as well. There is a lot to see. Even the bathrooms are cool. The best part though was that the bartenders took a lot of time to chat with us and made us feel very welcome. I will definitely make the trip back!
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Eric S.

Yelp
I was here 12/14 for my engagement dinner, had just gotten engaged at Meadowbrook. Informed the restaurant beforehand in the reservation that this was obviously a special occasion. We were seated in about 5 mins after our reservation, cool we are not the type to care about that. What we did care about is the service. It was slow, our server was pushy and it was a bad experience. The server Jack did not say even a simple congratulations, he didn't ask if we were celebrating anything until we ordered champagne. They made no effort to make it special in ANY single way, not a free dessert which anything from low end (Think Red Robin) to higher end (Mortons) and everything in between. The manager couldn't be bothered to come congratulate or even just thank us for us choosing this place for something so significant. Obviously we'll be talking about this day for the rest of our lives and yeah, will have nothing good to say about The Jackson. No complaints about atmosphere it's a good looking place with good music. The food was certainly nice looking, we didn't find it to be worth the money. I am not chef but neither fish was particularly flavorful. We will not be coming back in any case to try it out a second time. Do yourself a favor and choose somewhere else for a special occasion, I sooo regret not choosing probably any of their competitors, so much better off at Rochester Bistro, Kruise and Muir, Silver Spoon. Go anywhere else.
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Shelley B.

Yelp
Cozy ambiance but small. Nestled in a shopping mall. Cocktails very slow to serve. My favorite was the wedge salad-very flavorful. Small amounts of food for the price. Stuffed Lemon custard dessert was served atop a bed of pebbles-returned to kitchen. Would not recommend ordering the cones-very small.
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Koeun M.

Yelp
A beautiful addition to Rochester! Went in the first week it opened and sat at the bar. It's beautiful inside! We started with espresso martinis, the tequila and pecan, and that was great. Had a couple of appetizers, the fluffy pillows and burrata, which both we recommend for sure! We shared the bolognese and a couple of sides. Was good, however wouldn't get the quinoa salad again. Overall we had a great experience, nice meal, and bartender was awesome. We have reservations to go back with friends and can't wait to try more drinks and dishes!
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Chloe K.

Yelp
We had a reservation and still had to wait a little for our table, which is ok since the restaurant was clearly busy. Enjoyed the food and the service was great. Definitely will come back!
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Yahsha M.

Yelp
My fiancé brought me here for a surprise date night, and The Jackson did not disappoint. The decor was very cute and the space was intimate. Our service was great and the food was delicious. The only thing I wasn't a super fan of was the dumplings, however my fiancé loved them. The texture was a bit off for my palette, but the flavor was good. Everything else was delicious. I'm sure we will be back soon.

Ken C.

Yelp
great food, wonderful friendly staff and owner. great ambiance. loved the art and decor. will absolutely go back again.
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Ranyia T.

Yelp
The place is very interesting looking and had a lot of abstract art work like Pollacks work. The seating is right next to each other across a bench. It is a small restaurant. The staff were very nice and welcoming. We had the fluffy pillows, the cones and beets & cream for starters, the fluffy pillows are over priced bread with a garlic Parmesan butter that should just be brought out without the $15 charge. The beets & cream was very good. The cones were a rip off. They are meant to be shared but are the size of the fork. They are one or two bite size and rather bland. Entrees we had were Chilean Black Seabass which was good but each of us had a different portions on our plates but the sauce was great and sautéed spinach and Swiss chard were lacking in flavor. The pork tenderloin was good. The sides of fluffy clouds were whipped potatoes were light and fluffy like clouds and had great taste. The lemon potatoes were amazing. The Miro Shrimp was out of this world good except for one little thing they added the sauce on top of the thyme that you can't really eat instead of on the shrimp itself. The desserts were okay the white chocolate almond cake didn't taste like anything but the lemon cream was wonderful but again the portion are not even cut. We had four sharing and brought out a small piece while the table next to us had two people with this massive piece. The Torte was very light and had enough of a coffee taste to bring out the chocolate flavor so well it melted in your mouth and as far as the ice cream that was supposed to be to come out with it was like cream sauce on the bottom no real ice cream like the description said.

Jackson B.

Yelp
Such a cool restaraunt! The seasonal menu had some awesome items, the fluffy pillows and roasted chicken were our favorites. Sasha was an incredible waitress and her service was outstanding! While the food was great Sasha was even better and her hand written thank you note made our night. Will definitely be back.
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Amanda B.

Yelp
Delicious bites with unique flavors, all presented in a cute and creative design! Great customer service too!
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Lisa S.

Yelp
What a gem of a restaurant! Not a typical chain in the mall. The decor is nouveau and clean with a hip vibe. The menu items are so unique we didn't know where to start. I love their small plates concept. Of course we ordered the cones - 2 salmon and one edamame hummus. The presentation was delightful and though they are small,they're packed with flavor. We shared the spiced pork dumplings, and tenderloin tip brochette. Both had an abundance of flavor. The truffle mac n cheese was creamy and not overpowering. Our friends shared the wedge salad and rack of lamb. The restaurant was at full capacity , and it didn't slow down the service at all. Our table was treated with 4 glasses of bubbly for my birthday-a very nice touch. Making a reservation at The Jackson is a must. We went back a few weeks ago and couldn't even find a place at the bar. Great place in an unexpected location.
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Lorie C.

Yelp
Three of us came for lunch to celebrate a birthday. We ordered wine and the Finding Cosmo cocktail. The cocktail was served in a cute fish glass but with way too much ice and a straw. It was too heavy for me but delicious. I requested it be served in a traditional martini glass with no ice, no problem. My sister ordered the Lobster Bisque soup and raved about it - delicious with chunks of lobster in it. We ordered shareable plates - 2 of the Butternut Squash Bruschetta and the Tenderloin Tip Brochette. The bruschetta was not your usual bruschetta but more like crostini. The crust is very crispy, a bit hard but the topping delicious. With only 4 pieces definitely not a meal in itself. The tenderloin was well prepared with a delicious sauce - very good. We shared the White Chocolate Almond Cake for dessert - good, not great. It was thoughtful that they added a candle for the birthday girl, a nice touch. The coffee was good. It was served in double wall glass cups with no handles but an interesting design of air pocket inside so that it wasn't too hot to hold but kept the coffee really nice and hot. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was beautiful and uplifting. It is a little pricey with smaller portions but I think innovative. It depends on what you are looking for. I will come back and look forward to trying some other menu options.

Karin C.

Yelp
We enjoyed a fabulous dinner and had the best waiter you could have. Just sorry that I cannot recall his name. He is a Western University student who wants to become a pilot.

Reema O.

Yelp
Tried out the Jackson last weekend, looking to try somewhere new. We had the crab and cabbage fritter, fluffy pillows, and drinks to start. Also had the caviar cones which were good but was surprised that there was sour cream at the bottom of the cones, also tried the edamame hummus cone which I would not recommend. For mains, we shared the bolognese which was an average bolognese, the filet that was cooked perfectly, mushrooms, truffle mac, and lastly, scalloped potatoes which were underwhelming. I feel like the menu could be a bit more advanced and the flavors need to be stronger and stand out more. Not sure if it was just an off night with the seasonings and flavor profile. The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is modern and has character, I really enjoyed the atmosphere. Service could've been better, we were not checked on much, only to order and bring our food. Manager (maybe?) was nice, however. Our little table lamp had went out and he immediately noticed and replaced it which was not needed but much appreciated and shows he cares and exhibits attention to detail. Price was a bit much considering the points listed above and for a newer restaurant. Overall, I'd give The Jackson a 3.5 if I could since I'm indifferent but I'll give a 3/5, because I believe with some minor tweaks to the dishes, menu, and staff, The Jackson could be a favorite and worth another try.
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Bryan L.

Yelp
Visited the second week open so I'm sure there are still bugs to be worked out. Upon entering the restaurant I thought I was entering a Chinese takeout, the small waiting area leaves much to be desired. There was a 20 minute wait even with our reservation. Bar was full as well 7:15 on Tuesday. People waited outside on the side walk and needed to keep checking if their table was ready. Decor is trendy, nice vibe but very loud. Our server was great but the bartenders drinks were a little unbalanced (sweet). We shared 3 small plates and a side with 2 cocktails a piece. We had only intended on small plates and all were good. I only wish the buratta was served warm.
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William N.

Yelp
My wife and I moved back to Rochester 3 years ago from Orange County, CA and like to try new places. I'm fortunate to have traveled the world many times over and have had opportunities to dine at some very nice restaurants in LA, NY, Chicago, and many cities in the EU. My expectations are generally very low for dining experiences in this area. The Jackson absolutely hit the mark! Food and service was outstanding. We had the dumplings and Calamari for appetizers, the wedge salad, and for the main course the Filet and Halibut. We were blown away by the presentation, the preparation, and flavor! Service was absolutely on point and drinks were proper! Highly recommend!
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Jen P.

Yelp
I really really wanted to love this place. The decor is hip and fun. It's sooooo loud inside. Seemed to be great GNO spot. I wouldn't go on romantic date here. They just opened and so it's always hard to get started so maybe things will smooth out after a bit. It was definitely packed and huge wait. We had reservations at 6pm and by 6:40 were being asked if we wanted dessert menu. We ordered 5 small plates to share and normally a small plate place, they slowly bring out food. It arrived all at once. I observed all the tables being hurried along. The food was artfully prepared but many dishes the flavor was off for me. My favorite things were the chorizo stuffed dates and the lemon dessert. I selected my drink partially for the tajin rim but it didn't get served with one. A bright spot was our server Jack! He was attentive and very helpful! Overall I think I just expected a more relaxed and enjoyable dining experience. It didn't help that a large group of people who knew two people at the bar but didn't have a seat was standing talking to them so it meant they were standing over us. I felt bad for the servers having to walk around them. I wish someone had asked them to wait by the door or outside.
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Nargis H.

Yelp
We were super excited for a new restaurant to open by us in The Village and had high hopes going into our dinner. After our first visit, I will say there is still room for improvement, we went opening week so I'm sure they were still ironing out the kinks. The vibe is wonderful, with all the cool artwork, Jackson Pollock theme hence the name. The food however was just ok. We shared quite a few appetizers, the cones are a cute idea but lacked flavor. My husband ordered the filet for his entree and I ordered the bolognese pasta, both were decent but nothing outstanding. Drink options were decent but again nothing amazing. I did enjoy the fact that they had a tequila option for an espresso martini, you don't see that very often. Service was decent until it came time for the check. Not sure if the waitress was new but we asked to split the check in half since we came with another couple and boy was that a disaster, it took over 30 mins for us to get our check back. Instead of splitting the total bill in half, she split each individual item in half which is why I'm assuming it took 30 mins to get the bill back. Considering it was the first week being open I will give The Jackson another try.
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Nissa V.

Yelp
Just had a surprise birthday dinner for my hubby with a table of 15 of our dear friends and this restaurant went above and beyond to make it such a special evening! From the stellar service (shout out to Jack and Cara) to the incredible food, this establishment takes the time to take care of their guests. Every single staff was kind and helpful including their owner Michael who worked with me in making this happen. Really genuinely appreciate all that they did. If you are looking for a fab spot with fantastic food and service, The Jackson is exactly where you need to be.

Patrick A.

Yelp
Service from Jack was great!! Food was good and the pace of our meal was very relaxing! Every dish was well prepared. We would definitely recommend and return! Patrick

Kevin L.

Yelp
Very mediocre and inconsistent food. Not very comfortable setting either. Way too expensive for the quality. Skip it.
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Bella M.

Yelp
The service was amazing! Food was pretty good, I will be going back to try more things on the menu! I do wish there was a few more pieces of shrimp because the aioli that was in that dish was fantastic!! My meal which was the salmon was absolutely amazing, I recommend if you love seafood especially salmon PLEASE order it!! The lemon dessert was so fresh and tasty!
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Laura B.

Yelp
Truly exceptional service ,food and ambiance, tried five different dishes including cocktails here on opening day, fabulous

G J.

Yelp
Lamb chops were tasty on the edges but mostly fat. Placed our reservations directly with the restaurant but they had no record of them when we arrived. They did seat us after a 30 minute wait at the bar. Drinks (and bartender) were very good. Overall nice but over priced
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Shellie K.

Yelp
This place is amazing and just what is needed in Rochester! Executive Chef Vaiciunas has created a beautiful menu that is unique and delicious - some of the best we've had. The bolognese with the homemade pasta was superb and the pork tenderloin was "melt in your mouth" tender. A really cool vibe with great service! Can't wait to go back

Charles B.

Yelp
Just ok food but the service is not good. might need a few years to work the kinks out.
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Megan G.

Yelp
My husband and I had a 6:30pm reservation on a Saturday for dinner. The menu looked exciting, and we were seated promptly. We both ordered a drink and our server suggested we order the cones, several small plates to share and an entree each, making mention that the dinner would be paced. So, we ordered all of our food at once expecting it would come out at nicely paced times as we've experienced at other restaurants with a similar format. All of our small plates and cones came out at almost exactly the same time, leaving little room on our table and speeding our time there up tremendously. The cones were not for us, there wasn't enough texture to make them enjoyable. The rest of the food was just ok, with our favorite dish being the shrimp small plate. I had barely finished my first glass of wine when our entrees were coming out, and I wanted a red with the Bolognese, so I ordered another glass. The Bolognese was pretty good but a little greasy for my taste, and my husband ordered the rib eye which he enjoyed but was very smoky to me. Given how quickly our meal progressed, I had barely touched my second glass of wine when our server was boxing up our leftover entrees. At this point it was 7:30 and we had only been there an hour and finished the cones, 4 small plates, and entrees. We looked at the dessert menu, but decided we would rather get dessert elsewhere since it was still so early, but I still had my glass of wine to finish. I did notice the host at the stand turning and glaring at our table several times, and I could tell she was waiting for us to leave to seat other guests. Just before 7:50pm- barely one hour and 20 minutes since we sat down, a man (who I found out later was the owner because he didn't even introduce himself) came over to our table and let us know other people were waiting for tables and asked us to finish up. He left so quickly I barely understood what he said to us. I had to confirm with my husband that he just asked us to leave. I flagged down our server and asked him to have the owner come back over so I could understand what just happened. The owner came back over and I explained to him that it had only been an hour and 20 minutes since we sat down and I wanted to understand why he was asking us to leave. He explained that he was told we had been there for over two hours and that he was sorry for the mix-up, however, there was nothing else done to try to make amends. We were embarrassed and confused, and after spending $240 on our meal, we felt there was more the owner could have done to make us feel welcome to stay. There is also a clear miscommunication happening in the front of the house. All the owner had to do was look at the time of our reservation and he would have seen how long we were truly there. I ended up not finishing my wine because the of experience, and we left. I will say based on the food and the rushed pace, we already wouldn't have returned to this restaurant for dinner, but we definitely would have come for the fantastic wine and bar menu. After being asked to leave like we were doing something wrong, we will not be returning.

Chuck L.

Yelp
Food good but took awhile to get there. Expected more. Wish them luck! Not exactly sure what they want to be?
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Al O.

Yelp
This is a wonderful addition to Rochester Hills, as there is nothing else like it in the area. The comments I heard from other patrons is that it makes you feel like you are in an amazing restaurant in a big city like LA, or Vegas. The food is pure art in its presentation, which makes sense why the Chef named it after the eccentric artist Jackson Pollock. The craft cocktails are all worth a try, especially "The Paint Can". This will be one of those restaurants that will have a several month waiting list, so get in when you can!
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Mike M.

Yelp
Rochester area has been in the need of a higher end food experience and this is it. A menu that offers interesting and amazing food, outstanding cocktails, and excellent service, Don't miss dining at the areas best restaurant.

Di B.

Yelp
Very impressive dinner! Hands down, the most creative and best tasting food in town. You won't find this creative food on any other menu in Rochester. The hostess was welcoming and the atmosphere was quaint and sophisticated. It reminds me of many of the restaurants in New York. The food is above and beyond amazing. The menu is designed to create a shareable experience, which allows you to enjoy the taste of multiple different menu items. I prefer this concept over stuffing myself with one large entree. Our starters were Black Truffle Burrata and Fig Bruschetta. These literally melted in my mouth. Then we split the Banana leaf Mahi Mahi. The taste of cilantro lime coconut made this dish - absolutely amazing. We paired this with some white wine. Overall, could not have asked for a more perfect experience. The energy of the workers were very positive as they seem to work as a team. Very nice to have had our food brought out to us by a different employee as our server was tending to the next table! This concept allowed everything to come out in a timely manner. We'll definitely be returning here again very soon!

Abby H.

Yelp
Quite possibly some of the worst service I've encountered in some time. We were seated right by the server computer and expo station for the kitchen so our server was by our table almost the entire evening, yet completely ignored us for the THREE hours we were there. And we were there for 3 hours because he wouldn't stop by our table - and this is not a big restaurant. We had to call him over when we wanted to order, he never asked to refresh our drinks, did not check in with us once the food was served and acted annoyed whenever we wanted something (sorry I needed a fork?!). When we ordered small plates he acted disgusted by our order as it wasn't a "big enough" order - which he actually said to us. I've never had a server judge an order size. When we called him over to order our dinners he repeatedly kept saying "that's not enough food" after each one of the 6 of us placed our orders. 4 of the 6 of us ordered salads with chicken and our other 2 are vegetarians. His response was "I cannot believe no one is actually ordering meat. You're not going to be happy with what you ordered. It's not enough" It felt like he was judging us because no one ordered steak. What server tells people they won't like what they ordered?!? On top of that, he refused to write down our orders and only got 3 of the 6 orders correct with 2 people not getting their meals until the rest of us were done. He claimed there was a "printer issue" in the kitchen. He also forgot our wine order. I understand mistakes are made and everyone has off nights but there wasn't even an apology for 3 of the meals being incorrect nor any attempt to take a drink off the bill or any attempt to make amends. I will NOT return to this establishment. When the bill for 6 people WHO DIDN'T ORDER MEAT (gasp!!) is almost $600 - there's an expectation that service is more than sub-par, meal orders are delivered correctly and timely (and if not, a simple apology is issued), drinks are not forgotten and plates are cleared upon finishing (yes, we had to stack our own plates and shove them to the side and no attempt was made to clear them until we were getting ready to leave.) None of us will return and I really hope the young man who served us realizes customer service matters and so does your attitude towards the clientele. (I was a server for many years so I'm usually incredibly forgiving. Not in this case.) Incredibly disappointing all around.

J H.

Yelp
So good. Highly recommend date night sharing a few small plates and the craft cocktails which are beautiful! Really enjoyed spending our anniversary up at the bar seeing all the action. Great people, unique-but more importantly-great food, a gin and tonic you have to try, and a very chic atmosphere.... we were already talking about what we have to try when we come back next time before we were done with our food.:). Great addition to Rochester Hills.

Dino K.

Yelp
We got a chance to dine at The Jackson and what a pleasant surprise we had reservations at 7:45 arrived at 7:40 and were promptly seated. I cannot say enough about the food in the service here for only being open two weeks we try a couple of specialty drinks and split some appetizers. Service was top-notch weight. Staff was very informed somebody had trained these people very well.
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Tim V.

Yelp
First time here and did not disappoint. Food was amazing and exceeded my expectations - everything from app (burrata), entree (mahi mahi) to dessert (choc torte) was unique, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. Can't wait to come back! Space is really cool and energetic without feeling like they're trying too hard. Lucky to have this open so close to home.
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Jill B.

Yelp
The bartender was coughing over everything. The owner was rude to the staff making a very uncomfortable environment and the beet salad was basic at best

Cheryl V.

Yelp
1st we had an reservation for 7:30 was seated at 8:10 it is so loud that you couldn't hear the waiters blurb on the menu and or even have a conversation amongst ourselves with out yelling at each other or the tables on each side of you hearing what your talking about. This gets good.. I asked for an Old Fashioned the waiter shows me on the menu the and states Oh this is our old fashion I was so excited and looking forward to it.... " The Michigan Maple.. " $18.00 , he stated it was made with Angles Envy Boubon, great ok so it tasted like I was drinking pancakes, yukkkk so chocked it down . When asked , I decided and ordered the same with a different bourbon thinking it's the boubon, I asked for the same but with Basil Hayden and.. without the maple syrup .. I get the bill it's now $30.00 How is this the same drink no syrup and a different bourbon... How insane is this.. than I question him and he says he can get a manager... seriously... The fig appetizer was excellent but when it came to the table I had to ask for additional plate and utensils to share among the guests, Ordered wedge salad to share they brought out with one plate and a spoon, how do you eat a salad , share and with a spoon?? This is new... if you have a lot of money and don't care.. this review won't matter.. the hostess was fabulous and courteous. Btw.. Both owners were in and not once did they come to the table to see how our service or meal was. I believe because they feel this is Oakland County and money flows in this town it doesn't matter.. Interested to see how long this lasts..

Eli A.

Yelp
Food was delicious, love the vibe, drinks were good. All around this is a great spot for date night, girls night, etc. Great addition to the village.

Kai N.

Yelp
Extremely disappointed with my recent visit here. Owner was obviously on drugs and could be heard screaming at waitresses in the back. Don't recommend eating here.

Deborah D.

Yelp
We had dinner at The Jackson and our party of 4 was blown away. This classy restaurant with a fun vibe is going to be a hit. Chef Justin was visiting the dining room to check on if we were enjoying our small and large plates . The food is creative, fresh and so delicious. We sampled the Truffle Burrata, Short rib dumplings in mushroom sauce , both a must. The Chilean sea bass, and big noodle bolognese were fabulous. But you must try the pork tenderloin with chocolate mushroom sauce and got cheese was genius. Michael, the co owner, is so knowledgeable with the wines . The selection is wide and wonderful. The cocktails are delicious. Know this is not a craft beer restaurant. Sacha was a delightful server. We tried all three desserts and all were delicious but our favorite was the lemon cream. We will be back often, for dinner, for drinks and small plates or for cappucino and dessert. Rochester has needed a restaurant of this caliber.

John M.

Yelp
We dine out a lot. Food was "ok". Beef dumplings contained little to zero beef and was to be spicy. Instead was overwhelming puree mushrooms. Hot food came before salad???? Ordered a drink from the bar. Totally wrong. Maybe they will work out the kinks as they are new. Our first and last visit. Best of luck.

Natalie H.

Yelp
Had lunch at this brand new restaurant. The decor is interesting and cool . The wait staff is well trained. My server did her best to answer my questions. I ordered their pasta dish , tasted very good. Definitely looking forward to when they start their brunch menu.

Vickie O.

Yelp
Food is outstanding, service is impeccable, beverages well crafted. Great wine list, and ambience is so artistic, fresh, and chic. My new favorite restaurant

James N.

Yelp
A wonderful new restaurant has been added to Rochester. I love this place, the atmosphere, the food, the drinks and the service were all 5 star. Chef Vaiciunas brings a wealth of culinary skills to all the dishes he creates and offers his patrons. A unique and delicious dinning experience. We will be returning and bringing our friends back to The Jackson.