Jak's Grill
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Customer Reviews (72 reviews)
liz w.
on Judys Book Jul 22, 2011the food is great here, but the prices are too high and the noise level is wayyyy too high! (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 27, 2009I was in town on business and happened to go into Jak's for dinner. I had a ribeye steak with garlic mashed potatoes. Everything was cooked perfectly, even the broccoli. I will definitely be back next time I am in town.... (more)
cnbsceneseattle
on Citysearch Aug 14, 2009First, it took me over 4 years to return.Then I thought, why was I so pasionate about not ever dining here again? Not only does this place reek of over the top egos, toss in some rudness topped with extremely slow service... (more)
scanff
on Citysearch Jul 15, 2009Wow, I was very disappointed with the whole experience. We called to make a reservation but were told they did not take reservations. After showing up we had to wait about an hour to be seated (I've actually since... (more)
LaCrossMom
on Citysearch Jun 24, 2009They are now open for lunch. I love to take out-of-town guests there. The steaks and potato pancakes are delicious. Go before 5 p.m. if you don't want to wait and then you can have a relaxing dinner. The desserts are... (more)
ChitaMendoza
on Citysearch Feb 21, 2009We are great fans of fine meat so we went to Jaks on the basis of word of mouth. The meat here is not of a quality I would say meets even choice grading, much less prime. The meat was firstly overcooked but the quality was... (more)
ProudPunjabi
on Citysearch Feb 20, 2009We waited way too long to get a table - it must have been almost two hours - butthe real disappointment was the food. I don't have a problem paying upwards of 50 bucks for a great cut of steak. At Jak's I paid that much for a... (more)
bronzedAbs
on Citysearch Feb 17, 2009The wait hee was almost two hours. We orederd our meal only to find the meat substandard. I brought this to the attention of the staff and ended up getting harangued! I mean the manager insulted me as to my knowledge of... (more)
KjellBoots
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009We waited a long time to get a table. What put me off though was not the 90 minute wait but the sour attitude of the girls working the maitre'd stand. They were poorly trained and vapid - forget about getting any info. They... (more)
SnohomishSlim
on Citysearch Feb 15, 2009I guess if you live in Issaquah, are loaded and don't want to drive very far then this is your place. I was so disappointed after hearing multiple people rave about Jak's. What were they thinking? The food wasn't... (more)
JeffersonsScribe
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2009One cannot imagine a more terrible experience. The food was exceptionally bad in quality, preparation, and presentation. We had steak and each was ill-prepared by the kitchen. No matter really as the meat quality... (more)
orionsarrow
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2009Let's see...bad food but far worse service adds up to the worst place I have ever eaten. We are fond of upscale so we thought we would give this place a try. It took forever to get seated and then only after I asked for a... (more)
TheGamewarden
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2009We went here for dinner. Everything was pretty slow - getting seated, menus, water, food order. Well we're eating our meal, finally, when the waiter is at our table pouring water refills. He suddenly turns, points... (more)
WineSniffer
on Citysearch Feb 11, 2009We had dinner here last night. The food was pretty average but that is not the reason I am posting. No. During the meal I happened to get up to use the Gent's. My business was light and quick and I was in and out in less than... (more)
6648
on Citysearch Feb 05, 2009My wife and I stopped last night for the first time. We arrived just after 5pm. We waited about half an hour for a table. The waitress was very friendly, giving us assistance on choosing a wine to go with with two of the... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 14, 2008We waited two hours to have a good steak, what a dissapointment. The New York steak I paid 40:00 for was tough and just a bad cut of meat. I have had better meals at taco bell. (more)
Guest G.
on Judys Book Sep 30, 2008Some of the best eats in the price range. You can get the Metropolitan dinner without all the fluff and price. They have great service and food and have never cooked a steak or anything wrong when I have been there. Go on a... (more)
puckeredlips
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2008We waited almost 2 hours for a table. After being seated, finally, we waited another 20 minutes before we were finally able to get our server to grace us with her presence. When she pitched up it was only to tell us that... (more)
PetrosiansGambit
on Citysearch Sep 18, 2008We wanted to give this place a try but were told there would be a two hour wait for a table. We put our name down and went into the bar. It was too small, crowdede and noisy for us to have a conversation so we decided to head... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2008I've been here a couple of times, hanging out with girlfriends and once for my birthday dinner. I like this place. It's got a kind of hip vibe, and good quality meals. It's not cheap, but I think you get a good quality meal... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2008We've never had a bad meal at this popular restaurant. The spicy prawns are outstanding. Be sure to get there early on Friday and Saturday nights, as they get quite busy and the wait is long.... (more)
industryfoodie
on Citysearch Aug 05, 2008What is wronge with these people? Are they use to dining were their is never a wait? Ummm, not a good sign if a business in not BUSY! We love JAKS! We have been going there for years---so has most of Issaquah! Thats why... (more)
ILikeaGoodSteak
on Citysearch Jul 29, 2008he employees of this place are really terrible. The hostesses are stuck up idiots who could care less about you as a customer. The waitresses are more of the same - all you are is a prospective tip. The manager is one step... (more)
harvardman
on Citysearch Jul 09, 2008The Maitre'D is a slovenly, tasteless boor. He wears a cheap suit and jingles his change in his pocket. There must be a couple of faux gold chains beneath the J C Penny's polyester necktie he wears. My point? I went to... (more)
orangechicken
on Citysearch Nov 18, 2007Since new ownership has come in over the last few years this place is seriously going downhill. What was once the premier steakhouse in Seattle is quickly becoming Denny's. They've lost their focus on good food and... (more)
zoezoebaby
on Citysearch Aug 22, 2007What a gem Jaks is. Really quality food, and great atmosphere. Unfortunately some people decided to bring their 1 year old tazmainian devel with them to dinner and it almost ruined our meal. We don't usually spend... (more)
vogler6
on Citysearch Jun 13, 2007Great hosts and cocktail staff during the long wait for a table. Worst steak salad ever. Will impress any soccer mom. (more)
mtm916
on Citysearch May 14, 2007We stopped by here on a saturday to see how long the wait was. Almost 2 hours was the reply. We put our names in and told the hostess we were going to check out the new wine bar down the street. She made a note of it and called us... (more)
James W.
on Judys Book May 09, 2007The food was fabulous, the wine divine. The jazz background music may be perfect on a Friday or Saturday night but slow it down with classical during the slower evenings like Sunday when the restaurant isn't quite as... (more)
Marc B.
on Judys Book Apr 06, 2007Mother's Day. Anniversary. Birthday. JAK's is a great place to celebrate!The long lines out the door tell you something. There is no other like JAK's in the immediate community. If you want an excellent steak, a... (more)
phisigozzy
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2007Great steaks at a great price. You won't find many steakhouses with theses prices. The wait can be a little long, but with great places around to catch a drink the time flies by. Highly recommended!... (more)
stolln
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2007Food and wine is excellent. Usually 2 hrs wait on weekends and a little noisy but it's worth it. Very inexpensive for quality food. (more)
allie99
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2006I love it here! Their steaks are awesome! And a good deal too! The service is prompt and courteous. A great place to go before a show at the Village Theater. I would definately recommend!... (more)
marcy27
on Citysearch Aug 31, 2006Absolutly amazing this place! Small and crowded, long wait but well worth it! Very inexpensive as well. Plenty of places to go get a drink while you wait. give them your cell # and they will call you when your table is... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jul 22, 2006Never had a bad steak here. Never once got right in. Always a wait, and they don't take reservations but we keep coming back anyway. Great food, fairly expensive but you ARE getting what you pay for, good wait staff. I... (more)
joes723
on Citysearch Jun 21, 2006I cannot beleive ANYONE who says that this place is not worth the wait. Probably the only reason why you wouldn't like it is if you never read ANY reviews, or you dont pay attention you HAVE TO GET THERE EARLY. When I say... (more)
ml325
on Citysearch Dec 27, 2005Hands down, the best filet I have ever had. Ever. I always order my steak well done, which is sometimes hard to get right; they are either overcooked and burned, or still pink inside. JaK's got it PERFECT with no pink... (more)
M G.
on Judys Book Nov 21, 2005Jak's is delicious!!! It is an upscale restaurant, mainly known for its amazing steak dishes. The food is to die for and the ambiance is great as well! The only problem is that they don't take reservations and the wait... (more)
aah35
on Citysearch Sep 12, 2005Good steaks but not as good as those at the Met or Peter Lugar's. Of course, the bill comes to half of what you'd pay at those two places so it's a great value. Service is solid and efficient but occasionally hurried.... (more)