Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Westside
“The closest restaurant I can compare Uncle Jack's to is Peter Luger's. In fact, it was just like Peter Luger but with a wider selection of steak (Luger does NOT serve filet) and much better service.”
“I had the 10oz filet mignon, which was absolutely perfect, accompanied by the best creamed spinach I've ever had.”
“Some of the best Creamed Spinach and Garlic Mashed Potatoes I have ever had.”
Uncle Jack’s Steakhouse – Westside
Takes Reservations: Yes
Take-out: 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 Above $61
8 reviews
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Uncle Jack needs to chat with Papa Joe unfortunately… I truly hate write 1/2 hearted reviews especially when my intentions were to enjoy a steak for lunch.
I liked the energy, the place is cozy, decor was cool and my service initially was good.
I sat in the bar area off the bar table so my service shouldn't interrupt people drinking and enjoying conversation. One glass in, I had the app of maple bacon… Tasty..
Steak and bake potato come out WARM, I've eaten across the country at steakhouses and this is the 1st time this has ever happened. Either my food was sitting and waiting to come to me or it was waiting to come to me… Haahaa …. still warm so immediately Uncle Jack's cousin appears (Mgr) and says let me make you happy… Boom 5 min later new steak, new bake potato sizzling hot and ready for me to dive in with steak knife and fork… I often wonder why didn't this happen the first time… I am patient but that wait was 20 min for a warm steak and potato.
In any event after the remix I did enjoy my lunch and needed to let the peeps at Uncle Jack know keep it hot and fresh when a boss comes in the building for some grub… Heehee..
There will be a next time because that was just a blip in the road and this restaurant will continue to make great steaks..
I think I came here with expectations that were a bit too high, but even taking that into account, I left fairly disappointed.
We arrived just before noon, and it wasn't busy (it got busy later). We had to wait to be seated as the hostess wasn't at her station.
We got put at a small table for 2 by the window. We were promptly offered water by the 'captain' Joel. The overly attentive service meant our water glasses never had more than a sip taken out before they were refilled – it might suit some but I was a bit annoyed.
I had seen a board outside with several lunch specials, which weren't mentioned to us. Joel spoke fast, like an auctioneer, explaining the steak to us and the sides and maybe where we can find the Lost City of Atlantis – I lost interest. He never asked what we were after before he started the spiel.
As we were there for lunch, and flying out later that day, we were never going to have a big steak meal. We both went for the filet mignon sandwich, which came with fries. Joel asked how we wanted it cooked, and when I asked for his suggestion he said medium or medium rare, so I had medium.
Unfortunately when my lunch came, it was actually well done. My husband's was medium, but I couldn't be bothered to send mine back as it wasn't dried out but it wasn't satisfactory, really. It also was meant to come on garlic bread but I couldn't discern any whiff of garlic anywhere. The fries were also meant to be herb fries but as you can see from my photo, they were not.
Someone came and tried to clear my plate while I was still eating. Then no one came for 10 minutes to clear when we were actually done. The hostess stood at the station looking utterly board and reapplying her chapstick.
So a mixed bag. Sure, my meal tasted nice – but wasn't what was expected. Service was attentive – overly so – and then non-existent. I expected more from Willie Degal's establishment, and I'm glad I didn't spend $90 a person like the table next to us did (with no alcohol!).
It's a good place for a date or a very small group of people. The service is excellent.
To our own surprise, all of us had our meat a bit over cooked.
But over all, great service and good food.
We came at lunch time, as we were passing the place and were familiar with the brand from the show on the Food Network in the UK. The interior screams high dining at you and although when we arrived at about 11:55am it wasn't busy at all, by the time our orders had been processed, the place was packed solid without a table spare. Which considering the really high prices for the steaks says something a lot about the restaurant.
We expected the service to be good as it is something stressed on the TV show – and in fact, you might as well smile for the cameras as the show also makes the point that in an Uncle Jack's Steakhouse, you're under constant surveilance to ensure that the staff are up to an acceptable standard. It was a bit weird that the maître d'hôtel would do everything (take orders, speak to customers etc) and then tell the other waiters what he did. Surely it would just be easier to have the other waiters actually interact with the customer especially as he forgot to tell us about the specials and left my bread plate on the table when I didn't want bread.
Willie Degal probably just fired him for that after reading this review!! I'm joking, but it's just when you express such high standards on a television show, you presume it's because that's the standards you already have at your own restaurants. The food was good quality and we were offered various amounts of sear on the steaks (something I've never been offered in a restaurant before) but we were fortunate to come at lunch so we could get away with paying $22 dollars for a steak sandwich and fries each rather than $50 for just a steak, plus $10 sides etc.
But even then the sandwich didn't come as advertised – it was supposed to be on garlic bread, but was on regular bread (which to be fair was decent) and the fries were meant to have some herbs on it. But I guess when one table is spending $50 all together and another is spending in the region of $75 to $90 per person including wine, you know full well who the restaurant is going to concentrate their efforts on.
So all in all, it's fine but expensive restaurant and I feel like I've had the Uncle Jack's experience now, so there's no need for me to come back in the future.
Delicious! Everything about this place was great. If you're looking for nothing more than steak, you gotta check this place out.
Came here for a late lunch and the place was nice and empty. It was a holiday weekend, but I'm sure at 3PM, there aren't many people eating. We shared the bacon wrapped shrimp and a steak and it was amazing. Anything with bacon is amazing, but for some reason, this one was outstanding. Our steak was cooked to perfection and the garlic mashed and spinach just finished off the meal perfectly.
There's really not much else to say, but perfect steaks and great sides to go with. Their menu is simple and really is just steak. The service was outstanding and I had a great meal and experience. Would definitely come back for more!
Came here on a business lunch with a friend. We ordered a salad and sushi, respectfully. Since it was lunch time, I wasn't in the mood for a heavy dish. I usually don't venture out to steakhouses since I'm vegetarian but I knew I was going to go with one of their salads so it didn't matter.
The mesclun salad was delicious: greens, cranberries, pine nuts, and feta.
I was too thrilled with the ambiance but it was great for lunch and there was plenty of seating at the time as well. The waitstaff was attentive and friendly during the meal- can't ask for anything better.
Came here in Dec for dinner (I know, a bit late in my review). We started with the Tuscan Kale Salad and Thick Cut Maple Glazed Bacon. The salad was delish (should've told them to hold off on the feta cheese, but that was my fault) and the bacon was amazing (though still not at good as Lugers).
Then we shared NY strip in medium rare, which was perfectly cooked (didn't want to be over stuffed, b/c dessert is a MUST!)! yum! We ended the night with the Banana Cream Pie and OMG was it good! it was like the perfect banana creme brule… I think I would go back just for the banana cream pie!
Steak and Sushi…and both are excellent.
After a particularly exhausting day walking around New York City for Comic Con, my friends and I were on a quest to find decent food without a crowd. Luckily, we stumbled onto Uncle Jack's Steakhouse.
Although I wasn't looking for steak, we saw that they had sushi as well, so we were hopeful that a tasty dinner was about to happen. After being seated quickly in the very ornate restaurant, we first looked at each other and thought "Am I under dressed for this?" The answer is no. Yes, the restaurant is beautiful, but they don't put that stress on you as the customer. Heck, there must have been a Ranger's game that night because many people in the restaurant were wearing hockey jerseys.
Anyway, after getting the menus and looking things over, we asked one of the waiters if they had any specialty cocktails. He gave us this wonderfully New York look as if to say "Seriously?? My guys didn't give you a drink menu??" and within seconds he handed one to us. My wife and I got the blood orange martini and it was pleasantly strong. Considering the price and the atmosphere, I appreciate a strong drink. We then ordered several sushi rolls.
Let me tell you, my wife and I go to a lot of sushi restaurants, more than I could ever review on here. This sushi was on par with some of the best we have ever had. Rich flavors, fresh fish, delicious combinations. Yes, the specialty rolls were a bit pricy, but you get what you pay for. Our friends went the steak route and were not disappointed. Like I said, the food isn't cheap, but it's well worth it, especially if you're looking for a place to get off the city street and enjoy a relaxing dinner.
Indeed, as indicated in other reviews, the staff are overly-attentive when it comes to clearing plates. Although this wasn't necessarily preferable, fact is I prefer it to restaurants that just ignore the plate situation and let things stack up. I can't fault a restaurant staff for being too attentive to their guests. Considering the restaurant, atmosphere, and price, I appreciate it.
Solid meal, would definitely go again just for the sushi. Pricing is up there, but not outrageous by NYC standards.