Jacks Monterey - Monterey (CA)

5 /5 ESQ Fresno: restaurant is great. Very clean, great atmosphere. Everybody is happy having a good time. The bar is amazing.. The food was absolutely delicious.

1 /5 Sucha N: Not friendly for infants. I would have given zero star, but the waiter was very nice to us and the food was okay. We had breakfast on Friday, Nov 28th, with our 7-month-old baby. I ordered the Egg Monterey Classic Eggs Benedict, and my husband ordered the Create Your Own Omelet. We brought our baby’s purée and simply asked if they could warm it up a little, but the manager was said, “WE DON’T ALLOW FOOD FROM OUTSIDE.” That line is still in my memory. We were confused and wanted to ask if my breast milk would also be considered “food from outside.” She was the manager, you would expect a better approach than just repeating, “We don’t allow food from outside.” The manager completely ruined my day. The response felt surprising and unreasonable, especially because it was baby food. The restaurant doesn’t even have a baby menu. If they couldn’t heat it, a polite explanation would have been greatly appreciated.

2 /5 Kelly Willmes: Jacks, we were disappointed in the holiday meal. It was our first time there and I was also surprised at the hotel breakfast style seating and atmosphere, for the price. My husbands (extra cost) prime rib was like roast. My halibut was dry and tasteless. The creme brule had zero brule, but a sprinkle of cinnamon on top. Rude. Also not impressed you went ahead and added a $30 tip to our bill for 2, then asked for more on the merchant slip. We heard the waitress tell the table next to us they were out of 1 of 2 choices for starter and 1 of 3 on dessert choices; poor planning of disappointing overpriced meal. I have a picture of my receipt from Dec 25 2025 visit but dont see how to add it here. What we liked: our starters, sides. Dogs were allowed at tables-we saw several. Lobby was decorated beautifully for Christmas and this is also basically the dining room. Our waiteress was just right with timing. So many good choices for food in the area. We suggest trying anything else in this price range for a better dining experience.

5 /5 Nancy Goldrain: We had a prime rib dinner tonight at Jacks. We were celebrating a special event. Our server was very attentive. The dinner was very good! We had a Wedge Salad and a cup of Clam chowder and of course, the prime rib. Initially the prime rib came out medium (we ordered MR). Izabelle, not our server, overheard us talking and came over to say she would bring us out another piece. How nice was that? She was not even our server and wanted to make our experience a good one. This never happens today...it seems that not many employees are empowered and maybe they do not care (times have changed). Then enter, Izabelle...thanks for making our night! Thanks for caring and thanks for being the reason we will come back to Jacks! We recommend you try this restaurant!

5 /5 Vlad: After covid, I noticed that the restaurant food and service business generally went downhill. But not Jacks Monterey. Wow! We kept coming back time and time again during our trip and left pleasantly surprised each time. Tasty and savoury food. Food presentation is very nice (as it should be). The best benedict Ive had in a very long time. Everything we ordered was good. Good portions. Staff is amazing. Seating and vibes are nice. This is where I want to leave a good tip, not just because the checkout screen is forcing me to do so. Make me want to leave a good tip. Jacks is that type of dining experience. I will add that we have only been here for breakfast during all our visits. I generally dont write reviews and no one asked me too. I just had too this time. We will be back...