Jack's Place

Quirky, friendly family run restaurant with probably the best steaks in London.
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grahamsgirl - View all reviews by this user
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 9
Monday, March 23, 2009

Very disappointing. Having read all of the wonderful reviews, my boyfriend took me to Jack's Place for my 30th birthday meal. It sounded perfect - small, family run business with excellent, well priced food. Service was a bit slow and no one even asked us how our food was. The wine however was topped up whenever we got low. We were however the only people in the restaurant when we arrived and when we left around 9pm there were only 3 other tables.

The starters were uninspiring with the pate suspiciously similar to prepackaged mediocre (at best) pate with white toast (Kingsmill) and the meat in the stuffed mushrooms unidentifiable, served with sliced bread (standard medium sliced wholewheat).

The steaks were fresh, but cold, the veg was horribly overcooked and the chasseur sauce had tinned sliced mushrooms, when we would have expected fresh for a restaurant where food has had such great reviews. We left without dessert as we didn't feel it was likely to be worth the wait. Very disappointing for a restaurant that sounded like such a gem! Particularly when my boyfriend had mentioned on booking it was my 30th and it wasn't even mentioned on the night!
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Toni
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Food 3 | Service 5 | Atmosphere 2 | Value for money 4
Friday, March 20, 2009

Totally agree with Jimmy's review. It is something special; not luxurious or pretentious, just the best steaks in London. Reasonably priced for real quality. Decor is like stepping back in time to the 60s and 70s, but don't ever change. It wouldn't work.
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Christine
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Wednesday, March 18, 2009

An all round pleasurable experience. Walking into the place, off a hostile London street, you immediately sense you are in for something special. The ambience is unique, the staff are lovely and the food is simply excellent.
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Jimmy
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, November 17, 2008

Our favourite restaurant in the UK! Looks quite innocuous from the outside, but inside it is another world. Wonderful ambience and lovely family who run Jack's Place, so you always feel welcome. My husband is so fussy about how his steak is cooked, and it is always perfect! We compare steaks at different restaurants, and they are never as good as Jack's Place!

A really fantastic place to eat, and worth the journey to get there from where we live. It is such a special restaurant and we can't recommend it highly enough. It is great for a quiet night out, Christmas do or special birthday - any excuse really!! It is very good value as well, especially considering the quality and that it is in London. Generally we spend about £25 per head for starter and fillet steak and a bottle of wine, and usually we are too full for pudding!

Definately worth visiting. I can't wait until our next meal!
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Anna Morris
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Friday, October 10, 2008

First visit was in June 08 - just a few months following Jack's untimely death. Fortunately his daughters are doing him proud by continuing to serve some of the best steaks in the UK. If you are a carnivore and love a good steak you will not be disappointed. The interior will spark enough converstations to make this one of the most entertaining dinners you can imagine. Just ask for some of the stories behind the pictures that decorate the walls.

On my first visit with 3 colleagues we couldn't help but start a steak eating competition given the size of the steaks served. Have since taken the wife and most of my friends when they are in town. Forget Nobu, Gaucho's, or other high priced steak eateries; this place has style without the price tag similar to Peter Luger's or the Strip House in NY.

And one last piece of advice - leave some room for the desert. The Banoffee Pie is to die for. If you know you're going there call ahead of time to make sure it is available.
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Marko
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Saturday, September 20, 2008

If you are watching Ashes to Ashes at the moment you may well think on entering Jack's Place that you have entered the film set or on second thoughts the set for the earlier one Life on Mars! The whole place is like a seventies time warp, decor, crockery, cutlery glasses are all from a different era. BUT under no circumstances let that or the 1970s menu put you off. I can't remember the last time I saw a melon boat on a starter list, the whole menu looks as if it hasn't changed since the seventies but the portions are generous and fantastically cooked. Husband is a real carnivore with T Bone steak being his favourite. Jack's Place is all about the steaks really and the Angus T Bone that was served to hubby was magnificent. The platter of vegetables that came included were piping hot, perfectly cooked and a choice of 6 different kinds. From the outside you would never know that this wonderful place was hidden inside, if you are looking for a romantic dinner this is not the place for you but if you like good food cooked from top ingredients at a reasonable price then Jack's Place fits the bill.
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Yummymummy - View all reviews by this user
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Food 9 | Service 9 | Atmosphere 9 | Value for money 10
Sunday, February 24, 2008

Unassuming exterior belies the aladdin's cave of frankly bizarre Anglo-American paraphernalia all over the walls and ceiling (signed photos of Ron and Nancy Reagan among others). Proper Londoner Jack himself appears from time to time and is happy to talk you through it all; so that's the entertainment, a total one-off. Food is something else - I have never eaten such delicious steak in this country, ever. Cooked to perfection, the portions are huge and every dish comes with a steaming platter of vegetables done the way your mum would at home. Menu is unintentionally kitch and dated but that's part of the charm. House wine was fabulous and service was excellent - provided by Jack's daughter and granddaughter. Don't go there expecting sophistication, but you will emerge sated, very full and happy. Excellent value for money, great atmosphere, flawless food.
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Melissa
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Monday, July 23, 2007

Memorabilia from four decades line the walls at this very down-to-earth, friendly restaurant. Really super food, in rather crazily massive portions. Very well cooked and sourced ingredients (steak was splendid). A great night out.
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Eamon Scrabley
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, July 05, 2007

We had a great night out at Jack's Place - great food and great atmosphere. His daughter and grand-daughter are the waitresses and they are friendly and helpful. Cannot fault this restaurant in anyway!
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Lynsey, Bow
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Food 10 | Service 10 | Atmosphere 10 | Value for money 10
Thursday, June 28, 2007