Reviews

ZAGAT
Halsted Street's New American "mainstay" is a "cozy", midpriced Lakeview "neighborhood place" with an urban look as a backdrop for a "solid menu", special martinis and "pleasant service"; a "diverse, hipper-than-usual clientele" adds to the "city atmosphere", and it "gets pretty crowded most nights with the Boys Town crew"; P.S. it's "well located for dinner before Briar Street Theatre".

The Best Of Gay Chicago
…"We strive to use only the finest and freshest ingredients available. We are passionate about two things, serving healthful, excellent food and being sensible about our prices. Jack's on Halsted is commited to offering the best food value possible." - says Chef Jack Jones …(Real full review)

Pat Bruno, Chicago Sun-Times
…The cuisine style at Jack's on Halsted is essentially contemporary American. However, within the broad interpretation of that style of cooking, there is a definite license to wheel and deal those meals. …(Real full review)

Phil Vettel, Chicago Tribune
…Jack's is a moderately priced American bistro whose menu presents familiar dishes tweaked with Jones' personal touch. "It's like Woody Allen's second and third movies," quips Jones. "Different, but the underlying neuroses are the same." …(Real full review)

Laura Levy Shatkin, Chicago Reader
The decor at chef-owner Jack Jones's namesake place is looking a little dated these days, but the food is as unpretentious and appealing as ever. …(Real full review)