Jack's Restaurant Bar - San Mateo

The food and service are great, but the noise level is quite high, making it hard to hold a conversation without having to raise your voice.

I had only been to Jack's once a couple of years ago and I recall that I enjoyed the sandwich I had. This time I tried the fish and chips platter and was completely disappointed. The 3 cylindrical (how?! pieces of fish were burned and overcooked. As a matter of fact, they reminded me of my teenage years fast food job when we refried the chicken because no one bought it earlier in the day. So back into the deep fryer it went for the late afternoon customer. We were there at lunchtime so maybe they just burned it. There was a HUGE portion of fries with the entree but they were completely tasteless. The only decent aspect of the meal was the cole slaw. The service and the fact that there was adequate parking were the high points.

Be prepared to wait a bit or consider sitting at the bar if you're in a small group. The service and food are outstanding, and your meal may take a few minutes to arrive, but there are always leftovers. It's a good idea to share a few dishes, come with an appetite, or be ready to take some food home. The restaurant also provides a military discount.

Go Mighty or go home. Breakfast of champions here ? Kid-friendliness: Perfect for kids

I had breakfast here. Bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns. It was delicious! Top quality food. The atmosphere was comfortable and pleasant.