Jacks - Portola Hotel & Spa Restaurant - Monterey, CA

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Address:
Two Portola Plaza
Monterey, CA 93940

Neighborhood:
Monterey

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Cuisine:
Californian

Price: $30 and under

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Jacks - Portola Hotel & Spa Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.portolahotel.com/dining/jacks.php
Email: jacks@portolahotel.com
Phone: (831) 649-2698
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Monday - Friday: 6:00am - 10:30am Saturday & Sunday: 6:00am - 11:00am Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Saturday & Sunday: 11:00am-2:00pm Dinner: Daily: 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Californian, Contemporary American, Seafood
Executive Chef: Jason Giles
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Special Events & Promotions: Portola Hotel & Spa is the perfect place to host your special occasion. A birthday, bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner or big group, Jacks private dining room is the perfect intimate atmosphere for your special event. Our tasting room-inspired private dining room provides a secluded yet elegant space for your party of up to 22. Order from Jack’s menu, or work with our chef to customize your own.

Getting there

Cross Street: Alvarado & Del Monte
Parking: Hotel Parking
Parking Details: Complete a relaxing dining experience with our complimentary valet parking for hybrid vehicles, available just steps from Jacks at the Portola Hotel and Spa entrance. Or park in our garage & get a complimentary stamp for three hours.

A word from Jacks - Portola Hotel & Spa

Coastal Cuisine, Downtown Locale Located steps from Fisherman's Wharf, celebrated as Monterey's "Best Kept Secret," Jacks at Portola Hotel & Spa offers the finest local cuisine on the Central Coast - every part of our dining experience utilizes our unique surroundings to create fresh California… coastal fare featuring regional, sustainable ingredients. Dining at Jacks is truly unique experience. Sit down for breakfast, lunch or dinner on our pet-friendly heated patio or indoors in our comfortable dining room. No matter the time or the day, you'll find a menu filled with California's freshest ingredients and a locavore sensibility. Whether its in-season, sustainably grown regional produce, Harris Ranch's 100% naturally raised beef or seafood chosen in support of the Monterey Bay Aquarium's "Seafood Watch" program, Chef Jason Giles and his staff create thoughtful entrees that reflect the land and sea around us. Continued

Jacks - Portola Hotel & Spa

3.7

48 $30 and under restaurant

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51 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

51 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.7 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(17)
good for groups(16)
romantic(16)

great for brunch(10)
great for lunch(10)
neighborhood gem(10)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (51)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Will definatley return to

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Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Will definatley return to Jacks. The veal is amazing."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice variety of choices for

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Nice variety of choices for Easter buffet brunch. I liked the way the food was disbursed so that there was minimal congestion at food stations. Waiter was helpful and responsive. Great assortment of desserts too. The pecan pie was delicious."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2005

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The fresh catch of the day

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The fresh catch of the day special was prepared perfectly, and there was no question or extra charge for our request to substitute more veggies for rice. Attentive service--just the right amount."

Dined on 04/03/2012

2011

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We were pleasantly surprised

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2012

2009

Dined on 03/11/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, given that it was a buffet. The service was also great. It was a perfect restaurant for families"

Dined on 03/11/2012

2009

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The decor is a bit outdated

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Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The decor is a bit outdated and the area smells odd, but the food is great. Everything was perfectly timed. The waiter did not seem very sure of himself and did not offer a drink menu and mumbled through some beers that the restaurant next door offered. I only ordered water because I didn't know what else they offered. The crab cakes were very good although there were only three small round pieces for about $10. I didn't think it was that good. The corn and chowder was very good, however."

Dined on 03/03/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Relaxing ans spacious atmosphere

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Relaxing ans spacious atmosphere with a great salad bar. Best Clam Chowder in Monterey!
Let them know you are a local to receive additional discounts"

Dined on 03/04/2012

2005

Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great service and OH SO QUIET!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Great service and OH SO QUIET! Good value as meal was not great but well priced for the amount and caliber of the cuisine. Would definitely go back if I have a limited budget and want good food with great room for conversation."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Need to update dinner menu

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/25/2012

2011

Dined on 02/25/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The dinner menu is really TIRED. We went to Jack's after having a pretty nice brunch buffet to dinner thinking their menu would be just as nice. Their menu is really dated, the food seemed extremely unappetizing. Nothing popped as being exciting and tasteful."

Dined on 02/25/2012

2011

Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food tasted good but size too small

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/19/2012

2012

Dined on 02/19/2012

2012

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The food taste wise was good not great however the serving sizes were ridiculously small. My 10 year old daughter who order the kids meal was still hungry. Had to order a second kids meal and she is not a big girl. Good thing there was bread available. Not a place to take a family and have a good meal."