The Jackalope Grill

The Jackalope Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Paul

   Coastal Georgia2 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food and service were once again outstanding. Chef Josh has done a great job creating unique and tasty menu items with something for everyone. It was a little chilly for us to sit in the courtyard, but it looks very inviting. Give it a try!
   

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   Janet

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our meals were delicious and the service was great.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best prepared halibut I’ve ever had! The food was amazing. The service stellar and I can’t believe I-don’t go there more often! This will definitely be one of my favorite restaurants in the future.
   

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   Bob

   Los Angeles6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   A very nice meal and time was had by all. Food was outstanding in all respects. The difference between a 5 star experience and this particular meal was the service, which was good but not equal to the reputation of the restaurant. Having been a head waiter and som at a fine dining restaurant, I know the standard. Wait staff need to obsess about the customers, keep their eyes moving and anticipate needs. Example: We were asked mid meal about needing anything...with two empty water glasses sitting on our table. That happened twice. And response was unacceptably slow. My take is that young, bubbly servers need much more training, and insistence about being 100% present while they work at TJG. If service doesn't equal food quality and presentation, that "last star" is never happening.
   

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   Steve VIP

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined on April 26, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Tasty food but very small portions. White sparkling wine was not chilled sufficiently. Not a great place if you hate asparagus as nearly all entrees came with asparagus and no substitutions provided. Good service, nice ambience, but mediocre value.
   

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   Joyce

   Portland2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   The menu has changed and is limited. The bread service was poor. Not sure if they changed owners but it's definitely different.
   

   The Jackalope GrillResponded on April 26, 2025

   Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We truly appreciate your feedback. We recently partnered with a local baker for our complimentary bread offerings, and your input is very helpful as we continue to evaluate that choice. We also wanted to share that The Jackalope Grill changed ownership about three years ago. With that transition, the menu has evolved to reflect new inspirations while still honoring the restaurant’s spirit. We are very proud of what Chef Josh Podwils has brought to the table at TJG. We hope you’ll consider giving the updated menu another chance now that you know it is not the same as before. We would love to welcome you back.
   

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   Darlene

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 20, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed our experience last night at Jackalope Grill. Our dinner selections were delicious. We would have enjoyed a more traditional Caesar salad with crisp chopped lettuce, but the dressing was very good. The wait staff was charming and attentive.
   

   The Jackalope GrillResponded on April 26, 2025

   Hi Darlene, Thank you so much for joining us and for taking the time to share your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dinner and that our team helped make your night a good one. We appreciate your feedback about the Caesar salad — we’ll definitely keep that in mind as we continue to refine our menu. Hope to welcome you back again soon!
   

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   Greg

   Seattle6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lovely restaurant, with great service and excellent food. Well priced as well.
   

   The Jackalope GrillResponded on April 26, 2025

   Hey Greg, Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, service, and overall experience — and that you found it well priced too. That kind of feedback means the world to us. 🥂 We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   E. Tennessee4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on April 12, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   Hostess and waitress both thought it was my birthday, it was not so I assume they mixed up our reservation with someone else. Took several minutes to be greeted. Bread was dry and served with what tasted like a bizarre sweet lemony butter but may have just been spoiled. Given a glass of room temperature sparkling wine. Scallop appetizer was 3 overcooked scallops with undercooked pancetta. We left without ordering entrees. Gentleman at table next to us verbalized being served a raw (not rare) elk tomahawk.
   

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    Skip

    Portland15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Jackalope has always been our “go to” places for fine dining. We loved the changes to the interior dining area with separate tables, no more banquet. Our dinners were excellent ( halibut and salmon). Our server was excellent and attentive to our group.
    

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