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Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar

101 Second Ave., New York, NY, 10003
nr. 6th St.
212-979-1012

9.4 "Highly Recommended"
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100% Would you go back?
100% Would you take a date?
0% Would you take kids?
71% Would you go on business?
100% Would you go on a special occasion?
Food: 9.7
Service: 9.9
Décor: 9.4
Value: 9.3
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first time

worldtraveler from 10278 | Posted on 2/7/09

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 9

it was my first time at this restaurant and it was a great experience from the moment i entered to the end when i paid my bill. i had the six ways oysters which represent a combination of oysters from the east and west coast. also sampled the yellow tail crudo and fried octupus. everything was well done and very tasty. bravo to chef brandon. the staff was very attentive and helpful in explaining each item. i highly recommend this restaurant to all new yorkers!!

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2 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

best food in ny

2jj from 11211 | Posted on 12/3/08

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

what a special spot. i absolutely LOVED everything about this place. intimate decor, delicious food, great service. all you need for a great restaurant. i've taken my fiance and my friends there at different times for their birthdays, and have left the restaurant with a big smile and a happy stomach. fantastic wine selection, oysters are soo fresh and so delicious. i've always had the pre fix, i think it's the best value. you really get a taste of what this restaurant is about. the chef is cooking for the whole restaurant behind the bar. it bring dinning to a whole new level of experince to be able to talk to the chef while he's cooking YOU your meal explaining the dish.. I'm surprised ny mag critic didn't give any stars to Jack's. i would always go back to Jack's.

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4 out of 7 people found this review helpful.

fancy + cozy

theblackhole88 from 11507 | Posted on 2/19/08

Overall Rating: 8 (Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 9
Décor: 9
Value: 9

great place. It was deffently as good as everyone says. The oysters are great. the patie was unbelivable. deffently get the tasting menu if it is your first time. it gives u a nice mix of the menu. nic cozy decor very romantic.

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41 out of 77 people found this review helpful.

Definitely get the tasting menu!

spongebob from 10128 | Posted on 12/5/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 8
Value: 10

First time at JLOB. Enjoyed a meal of oysters, yellowtail crudo, foie gras, the most tender lobster sorbet and s'mores! Service was fabulous. Tiny space. Crowd next to us was a little loud, but it turned out that they were celebrating a birthday. Felt very homey and cozy.

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62 out of 126 people found this review helpful.

best meal i have ever had

vertibird from 30309 | Posted on 2/20/07

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 10

the title says it all. get the tasting menu and sit in the bar.

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309 out of 588 people found this review helpful.

If you don't like Jack's you don't like good food

rthomasACC from 10009 | Posted on 11/1/06

Overall Rating: 10 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? Yes
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 10
Service: 10
Décor: 10
Value: 8

Shame on the guy who gave this place a 1. He clearly doesn't know good food. Jack's is fantastic. The food is first class and the service is second to none. If you can't afford it, don't go - it's a bit pricey, but well worth it.

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292 out of 601 people found this review helpful.

Memorable

Barn | Posted on 12/3/04

Overall Rating: 9 (Highly Recommended)
Would you go back? Yes
Would you take a date? Yes
Would you take kids? No
Would you go on business? No
Would you go on a special occasion? Yes
Food: 9
Service: 10
Décor: 9
Value: 9

Not locals, but live in a pretty fair restaurant city (SF). Jack's surpassed my high expectations. From the tasting menu, a few bites from the raw platter was possibly the best oyster taste I have ever had. My only wish was that there had been a single meat dish to round things out a bit, but all in all -- wonderful food, in a unique space, with warm, excellent service. Try a black velvet as a nice aperitif. Upstairs in tiny, indeed. If there is even one person being overly loud, or otherwise disruptive, it could have an impact on your experience, but take the chance.

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250 out of 568 people found this review helpful.

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