Jack's Oyster House

Name: Jack's Oyster House
Address: 42-44 State Street, Albany, NY, United States, 12207
Telephone: (518) 465-8854
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (1340)

$31 to $50

Seafood

42-44 State Street, Albany, NY 12207

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Good for business meals

For nearly a century, Jack’s has been an integral part of Albany’s landscape. Long considered the hot spot for politicians and the famous, Jack’s ambiance is reminiscent of the clubby New York style restaurants so in vogue today.

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Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Phone number
(518) 465-8854
Website
http://www.jacksoysterhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Larry Shepici
Private party facilities
We have a wide range of options for parties of all sizes.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
42-44 State Street, Albany, NY 12207
Neighborhood
Albany
Cross street
Broadway
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Manhattan Clam Chowder* **
Jack's Famous 1913 recipe
Jack's Famous Oysters*
for six
Exotic Oysters Ltd.*
Exotic oysters purchased in small quantities to ensure freshness
Soup, Chef's Inspiration
Inspired by the market
Little Neck Clams
for six
Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail
Spicy horseradish cocktail sauce

Main

Calamari
Fried golden crisp with spicy chipotle lime aioli
Pizzetta Pomodoro
San marzano tomatoes, basil pesto, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan and mozzarella on thin semolina crust

Entrée Salads

Classic Caesar Salad
Chopped crispy romaine tossed with parmesan, anchovies, croutons and creamy dressing add grilled chicken or crab cake or grilled shrimp
Jack's Famous Chopped Salad
Applewood smoked bacon,ripe tomatoes, cucumber, crisp lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, tossed in jack's signature vinaigrette enjoy with grilled chicken (add $5) or jumbo grilled shrimp (add $7)
Atlantic Salmon and Grilled Asparagus Salad
Marinated grilled asparagus, organic field greens tossed in a tangarine balsamic vinaigrette
Steakhouse Salad
Grilled tender beef filet medallions, maytag blue cheese and seasonal greens,tossed in our house vinaigrette

Entrées

Grilled Chicken and Applewood Bacon on a Brioche Roll
House roasted chicken, apple smoked bacon, lettuce,tomato and aioli on brioche roll, with house made cole slaw
Blt Sandwich
Apple smoked bacon, lettuce and tomato on brioche roll, house made cole slaw
Jack's Vermont Cheddar Burger
Ground sirloin burger topped with Vermont cheddar on a toasted house-made roll and crispy french fries
Black & Blue Burger*
Ground sirloin burger, char grilled with jack's seven spice rub,topped with crumbled blue cheese,on a crisp house-made hard roll, black pepper and horseradish aioli with crispy french fries
Chicken Rigatoni Ala Vodka
Chicken medallions, chopped roma tomatoes, basil, parmesan reggiano in a light pink northern italian vodka sauce
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes* **
Mango chipotle herb aioli
Hand Cut Genuine Calves Liver*
Pan-seared liver, balsamic caramelized onions and applewood smoked bacon

What 1,340 people are saying

Jack's Oyster House reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
1.6Value

Noise • Moderate

1,340 Reviews

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Peterpan VIP
New York City183 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Visiting Albany, Jacks was recommended to us and we were not disappointed. I always find it amusing to have wonderful seafood inland, but here we were! Mussels are a litmus test for me, and Jacks served an outstanding preparation of delicious, perfectly sized mussels. A lightish broth, well-seasoned and perfectly cooked mussels were just wonderful. I also enjoyed a lovely arugula salad as a starter. Can't wait to go back to Albany!
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MaureenH
New York State72 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 29, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Jack's has been one of our go-to places for many, many years and we've made a point of returning for Sunday brunch several times since things started to open again. Overall the food was very good, and the service continues to be excellent. The Oysters Rockefeller and other apps and salads were excellent. The burgers were overdone (two times we went) and offered no cheese alternatives to the Gruyere on the menu. The 'poutine' was dried out. Clearly doesn't work well if made earlier; need a starch you can make fresh or that works better re-heated. Also the menu is missing several of the old favorites. I recognize there's a new chef, but there are some things you expect from Jack's after 100 years (or in my case, almost 50 years). Boat Chowder - Maybe you can't use the old recipe, but some kind of chowder on the brunch menu would be welcome, especially on a cold autumn day. Sandwich - Something besides a burger for the non egg- eaters (perhaps something akin to the 'Almost Famous' beef, or perhaps a chicken). Fish - something besides shell fish on the brunch menu would be great - Boston style scrod has always been a classic Jack's staple. I see there are several fish choices on the dinner menu, so it shouldn't be a lift to include one of them in the brunch menu. I wish Jack's and its employees the best during these difficult times.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Blown away by the brunch experience! Easily the best in the area!
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MichaelA
Washington, D.C. Area21 reviews
4.0
Dined on November 21, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a great meal at an Albany classic. I would highly recommend the strawberry cheesecake!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 21, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and great atmosphere. The staff were very accommodating and friendly. Absolutely recommend.
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MichaelD
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best restaurants in the Albany area great service , great food and excellent safety measures in the era of Covid
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JacklynC
Caribbean5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food. Amazing atmosphere. Romantic & elegant.
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Jeannine
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Literally a perfect meal. Exquisite from beginning to end.
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danirose VIP
Philadelphia County26 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was amazing. Service was great. I can't wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Upstate New York2 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing. The lobster and steak were perfectly prepared. It was a great experience. I also love the history of the restaurant.
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42-44 State Street, Albany, NY 12207

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway
Neighborhood
Albany
Hours of operation
Dinner Fri–Sun 5:00 pm–7:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Larry Shepici
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.jacksoysterhouse.com/
Phone number
(518) 465-8854
Private party facilities
We have a wide range of options for parties of all sizes.

Jack's Oyster House

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Menu

Starters

Manhattan Clam Chowder* **

Jack's Famous Oysters*

Exotic Oysters Ltd.*

Soup, Chef's Inspiration

Little Neck Clams

Chilled Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail

Main

Calamari

Pizzetta Pomodoro

Entrée Salads

Classic Caesar Salad

Jack's Famous Chopped Salad

Atlantic Salmon and Grilled Asparagus Salad

Steakhouse Salad

Entrées

Grilled Chicken and Applewood Bacon on a Brioche Roll

Blt Sandwich

Jack's Vermont Cheddar Burger

Black & Blue Burger*

Chicken Rigatoni Ala Vodka

Maryland Jumbo Lump Crabcakes* **

Hand Cut Genuine Calves Liver*

What 1,340 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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