Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Midtown
“The waiter said, since there were three of us, that the crab cakes come two in an order would you like me to add and extra crab cake.”
“The creamed spinach and garlic mashed sides were delicious and we ate every bite.”
“For swayed promptly, put waiter was the captain and was extremely attentive and knowledgeable.”
Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Midtown
Takes Reservations: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$$ Price range $31-60
8 reviews
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My friends and I came here with a Groupon on a Tuesday. There were maybe 3 tables occupied downstairs in the almost empty dining room. Off day maybe but service was blase.
The baked clams, field salad and mashed potatoes were good. The steak was ok. Portions were decent.
There are too many good steakhouses in NYC to settle for mediocre.
Although Uncle Jack's had great service, was very warm and welcoming–the food is what really knocked down my review and i was so un-impressed.
I came with about 25 people for a company's holiday party, like i said the service was great and the staff was on top of everything. However, what we had that night just totally went down hill.
The mixed appetizer was very random and hit or miss. The one large jump shrimp was alright, a bit tough to eat if you ask me. I really enjoyed the piece of jump crab meat that was on top of lettuce. There was some type of asian ginger dressing sprinkled on. The mozz was nothing to rave about. Next stop, the crab cake. Other people have said on here it was good, but honestly it was kinda gross. The breadcrumbs over powered it, and it was burnt on the outside. It just had a burnt breadcrumb flavor, and i feel like the crab just had no flavor at all and stood no chance. The salad was a nice size, but i took one mouth full and gagged. I felt as if the dressing was literally salt thrown in with water and drizzled on top. Two other people said the same thing and pushed their plate away. I can only speak for myself, but i was praying the entree would be my savior..i was wrong. I was the only one at the table who didnt get steak, and i saw 4 people had to switch their cuts of meat. From the 4 that i saw, the meats were cooked completely wrong. So basically, people ended up switching their cut of meat for the way it was cooked. Its a steak house, and to screw up the cooking on not one, two, but 4 (from what i saw on the end of my table) pieces of steak is a big issue. What did i eat? Grouper. I had two fork fulls and that was forcing it. It was burnt on the outside but not fully cooked inside. I love sushi, but this was awkwardly in the middle of being raw and cooked. The outside was burnt, and crunchy…so clearly the flame was on too high rather than a slow cook. Also, again..the heavy hand with salt. It was also on top of a mustard relish/sauce, way too salty once again and was too much of it. We also were served creamed spinach and mashed potatoes family style. Honest, the mashed potatoes were amazing. They deff hit the spot. Id also like to state the bread and buns that we were served in the beginning were good too, warm and various types.
The desserts were delicious and the 3 irish coffees i had after made up for this disaster.
I really really was hoping that the place would have wowed me. We had bought the Groupon prefix for two but had invited another couple so we can have an excuse to binge. The groupon deal was great for it's price but of course I wanted to try everything.
We ordered the seafood platter that the 4 of us were able to destroy. We also ordered the crab salad that was ok. I didn't care for the baked clams that were mostly crunchy bread crumbs. The three of them loved the thick cut bacon and said it was the best bacon they ever had. The crab cake was ok.
I got the filet mignon. The steak was good. I enjoyed it. My friend didn't like her porterhouse so much.
The sides were ok. We got the garlic mash, creamed spinach, sautéed broccoli, sautéed onions, fries and sautéed mushroom. They had forgotten to bring out our garlic mash potato and creamed spinach but apologized when we reminded them. None of the sides stood out. After awhile all the salty taste all blended together.
We didn't like the key lime pie. They liked the banana cream but I didn't care for it.
Service was ok. I wished we didn't have to keep looking for someone to fill our water glasses. For a $600 bill I would have liked someone to fill my water glass when it was empty for 30 minutes.
My husband and friend said the Bayside location was a lot better although the decor was less formal. Would give this place a 2.5 but that's not an option on yelp.
I had the groupon for Uncle Jack's steakhouse and since neither my father or I of us go out for steak much, I thought it would be a nice treat.
We started with two appetizers: Wagyu meatballs and baked clams. Both were really good and the clams and that oreganata bread crumb topping that we like. The house salads with citrus vinaigrette were gobbled quite quickly.
Then cane the main event. We both got a 14 ounce strip streak and it wad excellent. Great crust, full of juice, and cooked a perfect medium rare. I don't know what one of the previous reviewers was talking about when she used the word underwhelming, but too bad. Usually the steak comes with garlic mashed potatoes and creamed spinach, but the chef gave us German potatoes and sauteed spinach due to my dad's dairy allergy. The sides were outstanding as well.
For dessert, we split a ginger and key lime crumble with graham cracker crumbs in a mason jar. It tasted like an upside down key lime pie. Nice tart lime flavor but it was really filling. The service was prompt and friendly and we had just a great experience.
I purchased a Groupon deal for this restaurant.
I added on my reservation that I would be bringing a groupon deal so right away we receive the proper menu without having to say anything as we were sitting amongst people who were paying full price for steaks. That was a very classy move on their part.
The staff was very attentive and helpful.
They have a lengthy wine list which we explored but what stood out was the the cosmopolitan I ordered. I'm so used to restaurants making it sugary when I drank the cosmo from here I was shocked that it was pretty perfect.
Food: Our appetizers included: Baked Oysters and CrabCakes. I can still remember the deliciousness of the crab cake. I would go back just for that. The baked oysters were perfect but the crab cake is highly recommended. The Caesar salad was average and I have no complaints. I ordered the new york strip and I would say the first 3 bites I took were perfection. And I tried a bit of the filet mignon but prefer the strip. The steaks were great but I can't stop thinking about the creamed spinach and mashed potatoes. They were so savory and rich I couldn't resist. If I do return I'm going to try some of their seafood main course options.
Decor: This location has 2 floors and upstairs and downstairs, we were seated downstairs. The furniture seemed warn where we sat but maybe that was just my seat. Everything was decorated to the standard steak-house look. I did notice and enjoyed the water glasses, they had J's etched into them. That was a great touch.
Dresscode: I got a bit dressed up for the restaurant because I always assume one should dress in heels for a steak house but there were people who came in wearing athletic gear, t-shirts, and whatever they like. I guess since this is location is near Radio Music City Hall a lot of tourists stop by for dinner wearing whatever they like.
I am a fan of Uncle Jacks and plan on visiting the Bayside restaurant.
I also noticed most of the week they have theme nights i.e. Ladies Night. Maybe I'll check it out one of these days.
the service was great. we purchased a groupon that was ABOUT to expire. I always get worried about how they might handle groupons, but these waitress and waiters were phenomenal. I really loved my sides, wine they helped me picked out, and my steak was cooked exactly how I told them. The waitress was amazing, she really had great service. I would defiantly come back. The after work crowd was really vibing so we actually went next door for a drink BC they bar was on fire that evening.
Overall great time and I finally got a tasty steak.
Dined here for lunch at the bar. Service was fantastic.
The decor for the holiday season – so beautiful! Def worth the trip for the decorating alone. We had oysters, crab cakes and split a steak – all delicious.
Will definitely be heading back!
Thanks, Uncle Jacks!
My father and I came to Uncle Jacks for dinner. The restaurant was within a few blocks from our hotel. We had a 5:30 reservation and were seated quickly. The restaurant looked beautiful in all of its holiday decorations.
Once we were seated and it took a long time for anyone to come and greet us, we got water about 25 minutes of waiting. The waiter finally took our order around 6:30 and never reviewed the menu or special dishes. We wouldn't have known they existed if not for overhearing another waiter. I got the NY strip with roasted cauliflower ($16) and my father the asparagus (?$6) prime rib at $45 per steak. We started with a buffalini salad and a lobster avocado salad ($20). The lobster salad was delicious–large pieces of lobster, avocado, spinach and a wonderful dressing. The buffalini was just okay, not worth the price. I've had buffalini that was fabulous, light and creamy-this was more like regular mozzarella-not very creamy and kind of firm even at the center. The salads are enough for two to split, the other waiter did tell his guests that…we didn't get the message.
The steaks are cooked under a 1800 degree broiler. They were cooked to perfection, I can't remember having a better steak. The sides are large enough to share…wish we knew. The asparagus were well prepared, the cauliflower-not so much. It was half a head of cauliflower that was lightly fired and mostly cold–it was also brought to the table 20 minutes after my steak. The head waitress began to serve us, I think she noticed our lack of attention from our primary waiter. She was fabulous, she ended up taking the cauliflower off of the bill.
We ordered the tiramisu to split for dessert with coffee and an herbal tea. It was lovely.
The experience could have been better, it definitely improved after our service was recovered by the other staff. The steak is definitely worth the price, you won't be disappointed. Keep in mind you may want to split the salad, side and dessert, it's more than enough food for two.
The entire bill with the above and two glasses of Pinot Noir cam to a little over $200. We would come back again.