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Curt hostess who wouldn't seat us even though there were plenty of tables available (this was 9pm on a Tuesday). Was about to leave but heard that this is the only decent place for miles. Asked to speak with manager, who according to the hostess was a male ("He is in this evening"). Waited 15 minutes for waiter to pay us attention and for "manager" to come. "Manager" was a poorly dressed female in wrinkled cotton high-waisted dress who didn't introduce herself and only robotically apologized. Seemed like she's only standing in for the real manager. Offered nothing by way of making up for the hostess' rudeness, no check-in throughout evening by either stand-in manager, real manager or hostess. Steak was dry, at even medium rare, and waiter didn't even offer sauces. Veggies consisted of a combination of overcooked and undercooked/raw stringy string beans. I would have walked out had I been alone and I would have not eaten half the plate had I not just endured a 12-hour plane trip. No one thanked us for our business. They CLEARLY take their customers for granted. Would not go back for overpriced crap (in management, hospitality, and food).…
Great Food. Long Wait.. Came here on a Saturday night and we found out they don't take reservations.Long wait. But nice mixxed drinks at the bar. Good food and service once we sat down. Disappointing white wine list by the glass. There are so many good wines around, there is not reason a restaurant needs to carry a mediocre Washington wine in this town. Good salmon. Good potatoes and steamed vegetables cooked just right. Can't comment on the steak, which they are known for, but everything else, including dessert was great.…
Mealy steak. Good drinks. One excellent steak. One mealy steak. Both ordered the rib-eye, medium rare. Hate to make a scene so we went with it.
Not just great steaks....
Everyone knows Jaks for their incredible steaks and amazing prices...all true. I have been going to Jaks for years now...and am simply amazed at how they've gotten better and better, expanded, and
diversified the menu - all while keeping one thing in mind = me (ok - I'm actually talking about their guests...but they make you feel like it's personalized!)
Known for great steaks, big portions, reasonable prices, and great service...I'm most impressed about some non-steak related items. First - brunch; if you have not been for brunch, you are missing out on one of my most anticipated moments of the weekend. An amazing menu to choose from, great atmosphere, and the usual Jaks great service make brunch at Jaks Issaquah a can't miss . Every time we go for brunch we have an amazing meal and a great time! Every SINGLE item on the menu is amazing (yes, I've tried them all.)
I also wanted to point out a dinner menu item that many people may not think to try at a place with such great steak, but let me tell you, with my highest recommendation possible, that you have got to try that Pork Chop. Cooked to perfection every time, and whatever they marinate it in gets me a little excited on a handful of different levels - it's that good.
I am looking forward to many more meals at my favorite local hang eatery...and can't wait to see what they come up with next!…
So Sorry.
We just returned from dining at Jak's in Issaquah,
celebrating my husband's job promotion.
We have chosen Jak's many times in the past for a steak dinner, and in fact had happily switched from the Metropolitan in Seattle.
The Bullitt cocktail for $10 was served cold and was an excellent choice if you enjoy burbon, which I do.
We ordered the 40oz. Porterhouse to share and upgraded to a Caesar salad.
The salad was colorless and tasteless. Thank goodness we asked for ground pepper.
The garlic mashed potatoes were at an acceptable temperature but certainly lacked garlic.
Luckily, the beans were of good color, taste and texture.
The Porterhouse should be renamed Poorterhouse. The tenderloin side was anything but tender, so nothing compensated for it's lack in taste. The new yourk side did have some flavor but was full of fat and was difficult to chew. Unless you have a medical necessity to exercise the jaw, there is nothing to justify this steak's toughness.
The chef should be commended for cooking the meat to a perfect medium rare.
Also, our waitress deserves a nod for prompt and efficient service. (reflected in the tip)
The glass of Cabernet at $8.50 was perfectly smooth and helped compensate somewhat for the poor quality of the meal.
However, it did not compensate enough for us to stick around and experience dessert, so no comment there.
The assignment of one star is only for the service, the correct doneness of the steak and the fact that our Golden Retriever will enjoy a steak bone at the cost of over $100.00.…
