Jack's Oyster House
42 State St, Albany
(518) 465-8854
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This place is immaculate with their food, service and atmosphere! I miss coming here with my family! We were always treated well! I hope that they reopen one day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack’s is the most upscale restaurant in the capital region. Their food compares to no one! I’m shocked to hear it’s closing. Really heartbreaking. We’ve had many birthdays and celebrations here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Oysters Rockefeller
Google says it's open, but when I went to the location it was closed for renovations
Was a favorite of my Grandparents and parents when I was young. It still looks the same and I felt very much like they are living more off their name than what they could be. The food was good but nothing impressive or one dish in particular I can think of that would get me to go back or to recommend others to go for. We had a reservation for 5 pm on a Saturday and when we arrived (5 minutes late) the doors were locked and I had to wave to a server to get in. Everyone seemed frantic yet two or three people were at the bar drinking already. Our server was very nice and knew her trade. This place could be something special. I feel like it was and the story is over.
Excellent service! Food & Drinks were to die for...one yummie bite after another! Worth the money!!
My Story with Jack's Oyster House goes back to 1970 when I was a teen ager working my way to pay for my college tuition. Arnold (Jack's son) offered me a job to work in the kitchen. That's where I met Jack, I believe he was in his mid 80s at the time. Jack was the kindest person that walked on this planet. I will forever be thankful to this man for he was instrumental in shaping what I am today. He once saw me almost in tears and asked me the reason for my sadness, I told him I had no money to pay my tuition for that semester and burst in tears. He opened his check book, signed a check and left the amount open. I finished my under graduate degree and continued my studies to acquire a graduate degree in computer science. My thanks go to Jack, his sons Arnold and Marvin. I believe Brad the current owner is Marvin's son. God bless. Rest in peace Jack, you'll always be in my prayers.Benny.
Was a favorite of my Grandparents and parents when I was young. It still looks the same and I felt very much like they are living more off their name than what they could be. The food was good but nothing impressive or one dish in particular I can think of that would get me to go back or to recommend others to go for. We had a reservation for 5 pm on a Saturday and when we arrived (5 minutes late) the doors were locked and I had to wave to a server to get in. Everyone seemed frantic yet two or three people were at the bar drinking already. Our server was very nice and knew her trade. This place could be something special. I feel like it was and the story is over.
Unbelievably overpriced food. $66 steak looked and tasted like it had been microwaved. Not kidding, it was super chewy and tough. Chowder was okay but lacking flavor. Tableware not cleaned thoroughly food still on silverware. Service was not very friendly. Wouldn't recommend
Disappointing meal. Portions were small for the amount charged. Waitress got one of the appetizers wrong and seemed very inexperienced (basically handed us menu's and asked for our order). Dessert portion of the Pistachio Gelato was a joke and the Gelato was frozen. Caviar was Salmon Roe. Served Lobster Newburgh in the Lobster Shell which was about 3 spoonfuls in each side for $55. Everything was salty. No bread or rolls. If you're going to charge $40-$60 per entree then certainly needs to be more attention to quality and portion size. Menu on line is different than what we received at the restaurant. Not what we expected at all - way overpriced for experience.
Excellent food and service!
Restaurantji Recommends
thank you for a memorable evening!
Delicious food and staff were attentive.
Portions are very small ....entries at $50 alacarte
I had been to this restaurant prior to this visit & was pleased but this time was disappointed. Portions were super small. We had ordered soup and there was maybe 4 spoonfuls in the bowl...
Amazing.... five ? ? ? ? ?
Oysters were delightful, the Filet Mignon was to die for! Wine list offered something for everyone. The waitress we had was pleasant and professional. Offered her assistance in anyway she could.Dine in: Yes
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