We have s group here for lunch. Several people had the soup and salad bar. Everyone raves about the clam chowder. It is great for someone with a big appetite. Rebecca and I split a burger. We ordered medium and got well done. Good flavor, but a bit dry. Burger is just OK. Everyone had a good meal and enjoyed themselves. Just a bit disappointed with mine.
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Minnie M.
Well, I love their happy hour menu. Lobster bisque is rather good especially for the price. The first time we came here, I loved everything. The second time we came here? Not so great. Our service was wonderful the first time around. The second time, we were not ordering a million things because we were on a time limit. Doesn't help when your server/waiter is on his phone most of the time. Whatever he was doing, he should have been paying more attention to his guests. My husband had to get up and ask him for the check, doesn't that mean that we need it now? He continues messing with the TV remote for a little before returning to us with the check. The blackened chicken pizza was soooo salty. They still charged us for it. Excuse me? That's ridiculous. Whatever. They ran out of scones that day. It's 9. You close at midnight. Make some more? Also ridiculous. Obviously if they are selling out fast then make more so customers don't have to be left without the one thing they were looking forward to. We came back because of the first time, not so sure if we want to be regulars here.
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Jean V.
It's a ver popular restaurant and highly recommended by folks we talked with. However, we found the food only average. The bar is a good place to hang out and the service is great. There is very good selection of draft beer and the wine list was OK. The whole experience just didn't live up to our high expectations.
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Bonnie B.
So my first time at Jakers was 8 years ago. My French dip was nothing but fat and my French fries were soft. So tonight my husband very happy with his steak but fries soft. I ordered the blackened salmon. Menu states toped with crab. Not even a speck of crab. 1st bite charcoal and salt. Matter of fact it was so salty it was really bad. So may be in another 8 years if I ever go back I hopefully will find something on the menu that is good
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David D.
Great seafood, excellent service. Great place for a birthday dinner with 50% off or 25% market priced meals. Started with a good Caesar drink, hot bread, and crab legs main course. I'm stuffed and taking my birthday dessert home.
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Corey S.
So, having only been to Jaker's once, I hope my experience was anomalous. That said, let me begin by saying that the staff at Jaker's did right and took care of my bill, so I don't want this to come across like they're completely inept, but there's some clear "front-of-house" management issues. For a restaurant of this size, doing the volume of business they're doing, they need a competent "front-of-house" manager who knows how to run a bar and manage a wait-staff. Maybe even an assistant. I arrived at 1900, was given my option of sitting at the bar or waiting 25 minutes for a table, so I opted for the bar. There was a bit of confusion as to who was taking care of me, but I eventually managed to order the meat-loaf with asparagus and a side of New England-style clam chowder. The chowder came out on-time, and it was "good". I am a connoisseur of New England-style clam chowder, so it was probably above average, but I've had better, so I'm leaving it at "good". About a half-hour after my chowder was done, I began to wonder on the whereabouts of my entree. After about 45 minutes after ordering I was informed that the kitchen was out of meat-loaf. Not having the meat-loaf was no big deal, but having it take that long to communicate it was a frustration. I re-ordered (a couple of burger patties with bacon and blue-cheese) and resumed my wait for an entree. The wait staff were apologetic and explained, "this never happens." On the whole, the food was some of the best I've had in Great Falls, but overall it wasn't that good.
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Spiro T.
I've been to Jaker's several times and one word pops in my head - inconsistency. I commend them for their expansive menu. Where else are you going to get escargot in Montana? However, it seems that the cook staff needs training. The food sometimes comes overcooked or undercooked. If you order something and like it, chances are that it won't taste the same next time. Their wait staff is really friendly which is rather unusual for Great Falls. They make good, strong drinks and the bar is on top of things. Consider this place an upscale Applebees for a great time out with friends for drinks and decent food when cooked right.
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Mitch G.
We are regulars at the one in Missoula so the horrible food quality was surprising. First though the bartender Dedra (sp), was great. Friendly, funny and did her best to fix the problems from the kitchen. We ordered two apps. Meat pizza and Shrimp Ceviche. Not that it would have mattered but I expected that they had a pizza oven since they had "pizza" on the menu. No they don't and you can tell by the joke that came out masquerading as one. It was four miniscule squares that might have had a total of an oz of meat. It was just a doughy mess without any flavor. Obviously we sent it back. BTW, Missoula has a pizza oven, which is why we ordered it. If you don't have a pizza oven then don't put pizzas on your menu. We replaced it with beef nachos which came out without any beef. Bartender fixed that problem also. Serving size was good for a five year old. The Shrimp Ceviche had so many Jalapenos in it that the only flavor was heat. Now I love chili's. I eat chili's on my food at least once a day. Seafood is mild, you don't take it and cover it in so much chili peppers that you can't even taste the seafood. Overall the food prep and service is a joke. The only thing that made it an okay evening was the bartender Dedra. If I lived in Great Falls the only reason that I would ever set foot at this Jakers is for the happy hour. That would only be if there wasn't a better happy hour somewhere else.
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Jessica H.
There aren't a lot of options in Great Falls. Besides red meat, I couldn't really find a lot of local, foodie goodies. After a couple local recommendations, I made my first stop off the plane to Jakers. I ordered the California Avocado sirloin burger and gorgonzola fries. I would eat here again, but I was disappointed when halfway through the meal I found a hair cooked right into the burger. It was delicious, though, and they wiped the meal off my bill. Customer service was excellent.
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Christine F.
Went here for my birthday because they give you half off if you go on the actual day, and I'm glad we did! The steak was very good, we had the kobe and the top sirloin. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will be coming back!
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Liz K.
We come here for the soup and salad bar often. The Lobster Bisque is to die for!! The Salad bar always looks fresh. And while there aren't a ton of options for toppings, there are plenty including shrimp, blue cheese, and real bacon bits. There is always 4 or 5 differents soups, but I ALWAYS go for the Lobster Bisque. Its a little pricey for soup and salad, but we still like it for the quality. Dinner seating is pretty good. I can recall only one time that my family was seated and no servers came until I went to the front to ask about 30 mins later. Otherwise, service is pretty good. You get half priced dinner on your birthday too, and dessert. Great to bring the group!!
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Jason K.
An overall decent restaurant in the middle of Great Falls Montana. I was on assignment up there for a week and it was one of the better meals I had, but was non-descript fare. Its a bit overpriced, but the only semi-fancy place around. Don't sit near the bar unless you want to hear people playing the slot machines and coughing up a lung.
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Leanne D.
Jaker's was busy when we arrived but we were seated promptly. The service was very good. The scones are really more like puffed bread but the honey butter is a nice touch. They offer a smaller portions menu which is a very nice size for someone who isn't interested in huge portions. The almond crusted chicken was juicy, tender and tasty. According to the locals, it's one of the best places in town.
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Kathleen M.
How do you get to lunch when you are on foot in a strange town? By texting (OK, maybe repeatedly texting) your sweet hubz and having him pick you up after he gets a suggestion from the locals. When we walked in here I was a bit dubious. The brass, casino area and paddle fans looked like a restaurant from an episode from the Rockford Files but hey, my man had picked me up, we were eating here! Our server was very friendly and brought us what they call scones but what I would call huge freshly made doughnut holes. No matter what you call them, they were delicious. I ordered the Club sandwich and at the suggestion of my server made it a half sandwich. When it arrived, I said softly, I only ordered a half sandwich and she replied that IS a half! Whoa, two huge halves is a half. Now this is math I could learn! It was fabulous - freshly grilled wheat bread, roast beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, sliced turkey and mayo. I could only eat half of my half! ( This would be possibly a quarter?) Sounds like the best part of my meal, yes? Ha, fooled you, NO! The best part was the tea. I love coffee, tea and caffeine is my bff. I have had tea all over the world and this tea would be my last request tea. It was freshly brewed iced tea with fresh raspberries added while the tea was still brewing. Fresh! Are you hearing me? Fresh raspberries! A generous handful of them added the freshest slight taste of raspberries to the tea. I avoid things called "Raspberry Iced Tea" because it is always some sweetened swill from a can, blech! I am determined to go home and recreate this nectar of the Gods! Great food, highest level of tea known to man in kind of a goofy setting with a few flies. Would I go back? Heck yes, with a thermos this time to bring some fresh raspberry tea home with me!
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Kevin J.
Had to send my food back which I never do. Burger was raw (which I like medium rare but dang!) & the bun was stale & hard. I smacked the top bun with my knife and it cracked the bun... This place used to be awesome but something happened. Mom got food poisoning there a few months back too.
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Randy M.
The fried dough is the only reason to go here. The service is very nice, but the food is average at best. One of the most expensive restaurants in Great Falls and not even close to one of the best restaurants. The crust for the mud pie needs to be sold as an indestructible material. Can't figure out why this place is always crowded.
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Kim Y.
Start to finish, this experience was not exactly pleasant. Do not order the calamari. It comes in strips and is obviously imitation and was incredibly greasy. Then my husbands fish tacos came with a lovely, rather large, piece of plastic. The steak was decent, but not enough to bring us back. I will say that they graciously took the fish tacos off our bill.
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Virginia S.
Great prices & fantastic food. Was looking for. Good steak....found it here! Perfectly cooked Kobe sirloin steak, garlic fries, lobster bisque (tender pieces of lobster), clam chowder, salads, and scronut (stuffed scone-doughnut) dessert special of the day (favorite). Waitress was friendly and efficient. Would eat here again.
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Dale F.
The standout item I've tried here has to be their caesar with a jumbo shrimp garnish. It is delicious and sort of an appetizer in itself as it is garnished with asparagus spear, giant green olive and a rare jumbo shrimp garnish (see photo). There isn't anything really great or negative to say about this place. It is more expensive than what you'll find at the like of a chain like Applebee's, but without much of a difference in meal to compensate for the price. The atmosphere is pleasant and predictable and good service I've found over the years can be hit and miss, as with anyplace. I will mention that they have an excellent salad bar that has an array or fresh fruit and a seafood selection that you won't find just anywhere in this region. There is also a great appetizer special, but would be better if there were healthier options.
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Clifford S.
Surprisingly good food, I enjoyed my meal way more than I anticipated. BUT they have got to do something about all the flies. There has to be a way to get the flies out of here. Good soup, sandwich and dessert served by a very friendly waitress. Get rid of the flies and it is a five, guys.
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John S.
Went during the second happy hour, 9-11, which was a great time to go. Awesome specials on food and drinks; the lobster bisque and shrimp wontons were great while the nachos left a bit to be desired. Janine was really nice and obviously takes a lot of pride in her work; she was informative and provided great service. The military discount was the icing on the cake and I will definitely be going back.
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Mitch N.
This is probably Great Falls's largest dining venue. It's two, maybe three stories, and has a casino too. The food choices are a bit of a mashup, some chinese stuff like wontons or stir fry's, and american choices like steak, burgers and sammy's. I had a "Kobe style steak." It was about $24. Let's just say there was nothing Kobe or even remotely Wagyu about it. It tasted like any other sirloin. However, it was very beefy flavored. So at the very least the steak flavor was there, even if it wasn't super tender nor seasoned well. The tableside bread they bring with the honey butter. OMG, crazy good and addicting. You have to have some self control and not pop 15 of them into your pie hole, cause it's pretty easy to do. Service was fantastic at the bar area, and I've never been happier. The waitress came back at least 3 times maybe more to check up on us.
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Meghan M.
Had the potato skin appetizer- delicious! Also tried the lobster bisque-top notch! Entrees are large portions-had enough for leftovers. The table next to us had steak and baked potatoes and those looked excellent as well. Service was a bit odd but we will definitely be going again because the food was so good! One of the nicer places in great falls we've been to.
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Robyn H.
This was a great place to eat! They have a great salad bar, lots of soups and side choices, the lettuce was fresh and crisp, gluten free scones and a wonderful lettuce wrapped cheeseburger. Can't wait to go back!
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George D.
I have eaten at Jakers about 6 times over the years while traveling, and I have found it to be a real mixed bag. The reason I could not give it at least 3 stars is because there have been more uneven dining experiences than good visits. On one occasion while eating at the bar, the bartender was socializing with other employees so much, that no one was getting any real service. I'd ask her for ketchup (that should have come with my burger), and she starts gabbing again and I had to ask her yet again. Turns out, the ketchup was just a couple of feet from where she was visiting with her employee friends. I felt bad for some other people who never did get anything they asked her for. On another visit, I ordered their "bar burger" and waited, and waited and waited until the server finally went to the kitchen to check on it. It finally came about 25 minutes after ordering -- and only because the server went back to check - only after I complained. (Although they have been slightly downsized, their bar burgers are quite good!) You might think that after waiting so long for my dinner that they would have offered to comp me a beer? Think again. Then there was the time that I was sitting at the bar, and couldn't help but notice that the lovely, young woman bartender was wearing an extremely thin, skin-tight black spandex top - that quite logically accentuated her rather nice bust line. I also couldn't help notice that with every step she took, her breasts would have a rather buoyant bounce action happening. As I wondered why she would want to make this kind of display at her place of employment, I quickly realized that she must be attempting to garner more tips from men. Anyway, I suppose I became somewhat fixated at the sight of her bouncing breasts and I guess I couldn't help but stare a little. Well, this apparently made her upset and her attitude completely changed and she was no longer smiling nor pleasant towards me. So, she makes a decision to wear painted-on attire and show the customers her goods, but don't dare look? Really? Is that how it works? All-in-all, Jakers is probably one of the better restaurants in Great Falls -- but that isn't saying that much. Great Falls is a rather mixed bag in total so don't expect anything exceptionally excellent. I would say that Jakers, Big Mouth BBQ (excellent ribs) and McKenzie River Pizza are among the few better eateries in town. There are also a couple of fairly decent steakhouses in the area, but they are decent by Great Falls Standards.
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Wes M.
I remember when Jaker's (nee Jake's) used to be the place to go. It's rather meh now. Had a turkey bacon wrap with onion rings. There was definitely turkey, definitely bacon, but no discernible flavor or spice to the meal. It's a convenient place to meet people, but otherwise, food here is perfectly average (or less). Given an alternative nearby, I'd probably go there instead.
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Lorraine B.
Best happy hour deal in Great Falls! Close to shopping and hotels. This restaurant has a salad bar and includes sides with any entree for one reasonable price. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable with great recommends.
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Crystal W.
This is a busy place and I see why. Based on my experience, many restaurants (high end or not) fail in providing positive and memorable service, so when my spouse and I stopped here for the first time a few days ago, we were blown away. I'd eat here all of the time as a local if how well we were treated is normal. Everyone was amazing and the servers were happy to help each other. Who the heck serves scones with honey butter? This is very filling but awesome. It's tough not to over eat before you get your meal. I will admit that some of the prices seem high, but the servings were large. I had the Ceder Plank Salmon with Asparagus and my spouse had the Prime Rib (done to order, which is unique) and salad bar. We both enjoyed our meal and even though the salad bar isn't the best we've seen, it had great soups and some unusual items, like crumbled boiled egg. I'm not sure what decor theme is supposed to be, but it feels like they are attempting to be somewhat tropical. The atmosphere is casual.
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Cammi B.
We were in Great Falls for a dog show and were driving around looking for a place to eat. Lots of choices, but the drive by on this looked nice so thought we'd try it. Our server was attentive (and cute - according to my husband). The scones they serve for bread are absolutely delicious. You get honey butter to slather on them and they are definitely worth the calories! We had the calamari appetizer, it was good - loved the Sweet Thai sauce it was served with - the Chipotle Mayo was a bit spicy. We ordered "smart plates." These were reasonably priced entrees with smaller portions. We added the soup and salad bar and were pleased to pay the extra $3.99 for it. Loved the lobster bisque, shrimp and fresh bacon bits. Nummmmm! My husband had the trout which he said was quite tasty and I ordered the meat loaf. They both were good - not outstandingly so, but good. All in all, we were pleased, service was good, soup and salad bar were outstanding, the smart plate was reasonably priced and I still had left overs for lunch the next day.
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Service C.
Service is rarely friendly. It's slow and usually you sit and wait for the wait staff to finish chatting before placing or receiving your order. WAY over priced for what you get. Everyone we know here offers to meet us for lunch or dinner, which is the only reason we've returned--because of the company we keep (nice ppl bad taste in food). The Rib eye is 26$+ and you get a scoop (ice cream scoop) of mashed potatoes and soup... The salad soup bar is good, actually really good. But if really want a good steak, with all the trimmings with great wait staff (creepy atmosphere if you're not into it) go to the BAR S PPL of GF... stop recommending Jakers as your #1 Resturant...you're shaming yourself
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K R.
Jaker's is a great place for a nice lunch. Their tomato soup is awesome (and not on the soup and salad bar - you have to ask for it). I was very impressed with the service. Our host and server were very knowledgeable and professional. The scones are awesome. The turkey breast is actually turkey, not deli. My husband had the crab and avocado and with two big scoops of crab it was quite the value. I would recommend Jaker's for a casual but nice place to eat. I felt that it was a good value.
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Ken C.
My patience with disappointing gastronomy in this city is wearing thin. This simply is not worth what you will pay for it.
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Ms F.
we had 2 kid cheeseburgers in which no lettuce etc was offered so the waiter was kind enough to bring some and also the salmon/linquine with alfredo I guess the salmon was good enough for my kid she devoured it I had fish n chips were a little burnt tasted way salty to me fries were good little side salad meh mediocre nothing to get all hyped up about ya'll the food is ok I think the best part is the bread rolls/scones they bring you with the honey butter....am I going back ehhh I duno its ok but not that impressed nice waiter tho :)
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Rob W.
Would of had four stars, except for some mistakes in execution. Ordered the ribeye with salad and loaded baked potato. The rolls and sweet butter were great. The blue cheese dressing tasted homemade and was fantastic, but half of the salad was iceberg lettuce that was brown. I ordered my ribeye medium, but it came to me medium rare instead. Although it was seasoned really good, it was just a little too rare for my liking. All and all not a bad experience but with a little improvement could of been great. FYI: they have a pretty good beer selection to choose from.
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Nikolas A.
Overpriced, lackluster food. Service is constantly great. Salad bar is over hyped.
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Susan H.
Average, average, average. The food was not poor but was rather bland. I do have to give kudos to the Lobster Bisque, it was very good. I had the ribs and my husband had the Fish & Chips, not bad at all but boring.
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Josh H.
Decent food for the area in Montana. I agree with most of the reviews. The service was good, the food was good, but Jaker's can be hit-or-miss... sometimes the food is not very good. I love their fried dough balls, with honey butter... that's the number 1 reason why I would return to Jakers. I also had a really well prepared salmon dish, so I was impressed. Their french onion soup was not very good though. All in all, 3 stars.
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Kandi J.
:( this place has really gone downhill. Use to be the best place to eat in great falls but it seems like nobody has standards In this town any more. The fake plants are dusty and the decor is outdated...with an overcooked, over priced steak I will choose elsewhere from now on.
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Shannon M.
I should have known to turn around and walk away when we had to spend more than 15 minutes waiting for a hostess to finally notice us standing there and seat us. Unfortunately, we were hungry, so we stayed. We were seated at the table, which was covered in cleaning agent from them wiping it off. When my husband used their white table linens to wipe up the liquid, the linen came back dirty brown. That was my second opportunity to leave. Since we just cleaned the table though... We ordered soup which came out luke warm. It took another 15 minutes for the bread to show up, and then more than 30 minutes for our entree's to show up. The food was not heated probably and it was so bland. I have to say it was the most tasteless food I've ever had. When we asked to speak with a manager, the waitress just disappeared and never came back. I would NEVER go here again. I've had better service at fast food places.
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Melissa S.
Food is always good. Make a reservation or prepare to wait for a table. Service is sometimes slow but the staff is usually friendly. Their fried bread is pretty darn good. Prices are a little high for the area.
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S. M. K.
Yelp'rs this is a good restaurant. Ok i agree the hostess has issues getting you seated. But from there it was A+ service. Our waitress was awesome, attentive and did not rush us! The Food: the scones with the honey butter, yum, if they had arrived when we sat down at the table i never would have ordered dinner! Our Steaks perfectly cook, tasted awesome, tender, not stringy, no fat. a perfect beef experience. Salads: my husband had a wedge that looked like half a head of lettuce, but the drsg was spot on perfect blue cheese. My spinach salad, not the best one reason i did not give them 5 stars. Sides: no a drop of the baker was left on my husbands plate, my mac and cheese good, not too rich, good side for the tender steak. Next time: I would have the wedge w/BC, scones, beef not fish this is MT, baker! Hm-mm think will go tonight. Yep don't sit in the bar if you are there for a nice evening!
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Jolene B.
Not like it used to be. 6 of my friends have gotten seriously ill after eating the salad bar. Had to wait for 30 mind to have our oder taken after we'd been seated. More disappointed with each visit. Won't be going back by my choice.
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Belange H.
I agree with the review below...this place can taste great at times, just ok on other nights. I enjoy their scones that come out before the meal. I've had their thai steak salad which was really tasty and filling. The Jaker's chicken is also very good, melts in your mouth. I've had the prime rib sandwich also, but was kind of soggy. Their lobster bisque was too salty. I guess the place has its pros and cons. Their salad and soup bar also has a pretty good selection. Would be back the next time I'm in town.
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Brett H.
A little disappointing. All of the soups on soup bar were luke warm at best (however tasted good). Entree was served to us before even a quarter way through salad. Steak was tasty and hot, chicken Parmesan was barely even warm. Not what was expected for a 60.00 meal for two.
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Lacy R.
I've eaten here twice, and both times it was outstanding. The hostess was kind, the waiter (although he reminded us of Quagmire from Family Guy) was super helpful and hospitable. The food tasted great, it came out the way it was supposed to. They were a little slow getting our drinks from the bar, blaming the drink run girl who wasn't working that night, otherwise it was fantastic.
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Rob M.
Good service, excellent burger, and nicely appointed salad / soup bar. Loads of lobster in my bisque, and my burger was cooked to my request. Two very full people left the restaurant for $30 including the tip!
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David S.
The salad bar and scones were very good. The wait staff was excellent. My filet was a little tough but since I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked medium. If I am ever back in Great Falls, I would go again.
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Cat W.
I spent a good chunk of my high school years in Great Falls, MT and I must say that Jakers can be good. Sometimes. Which is the problem. It can be awesome or it can suck, depending on the alignment of the stars and the direction from which the wind is blowing. I've loved their fajitas for the most part, and the place is definitely affordable. Sometimes my food has been served cold or just has tasted a bit off. Since Great Falls is such a small town, I'll still recommend trying this place out. There's not really much else to do.
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Greg G.
I had a NY steak, the pear/gorgonzola/pecan salad as my starter and a loaded baked potato. I ordered the salad with a berry vinaigrette (which I thought would have been prepared from a similar type of vinegar). However, I brought a dressing that looked like it was made from raspberry koolaid and a little oil. In short, the dressing was horrible and it ruined what would have been an otherwise decent starter. I was a little concerned at this point but remained objective. When my steak and loaded potato arrived, I was able to breathe easily as the steak was cooked perfectly and the potato was just as I expected. Ultimately this place is OK but not great. The styling of food is a function of where it is located.-- in a vast culinary wasteland that mimics what would be found in the great plains states, not only by virtue of how flat Great Falls is but also by virtue of how flat the local terrain is but also how bland the food is. The meal was actually consumed in mid December but I am only now getting around to finishing the review.
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Joseph D.
Ok food and ok service for high prices. My boss likes this place a lot but I think that is because there just is not a lot of good food in Great Falls. She is forced to like it a little more than she would if it were in another city. I have sat at the bar or at a table in the bar area each time I have been here. They have a good amount of beer on tap which is great. The menu and food is just ok, really nothing special except their mashed potatoes and the lobster bisque are great. The service is just ok, again nothing special. The bar tender this last time had her boyfriend there eating and she was spending a little too much time in his area. Other servers were on their cell phones way too much. Not what I expect from service and food for the price. If I come back to Great Falls I will most likely come back but that is because good restaurants in this area have been hard for me to find. Oh I forgot the desserts are really good and the meat loaf was pretty good also but that's because they came with a lot of mashed potatoes. If you order a steak make sure you order it cooked one more level up than you really want it. If you want medium rare order medium or even medium well.
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Jim B.
I went to Jaker's about a month ago. The place looked pretty decent, after a long wait we were finally seated. I don't mind waiting if the food is good. I can't remember if I ordered the soup or Caesar salad whatever it wasn't that memorable. I ordered the rib eye - medium-rare. When it was brought to the table it was well done (smoldering) and not fit to eat. Nothing I ate was memorable. I was not impressed.
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Kate M.
So I went to Jaker's about a month and a half ago and I'm surprised I haven't written up my review about it yet, and here's why: Jaker's gave me the best meal I had in Montana, and probably the best meal I've had in the past few months. Everything was incredible. My friend had the ribs, which were falling off the bone and had some seriously delicious sauce on them. I had a surf-n-turf with a beautiful piece of steak and perfectly sweet and savory coconut shrimp. My salad and potatoes were great too. Now let's talk about the little rolls (they call them scones but that's not very accurate) with honey butter that they give you instead of regular bread. Mind-blowing, life-completing, give-me-more-and-forget-about-the-rest-of-the-meal good. I still think about them every now and again, even after 6 weeks. The service was fantastic as well. The best part about it, though, was the price. Where I live this meal would have cost upwards of $80 a head, which is far out of any normal person's price range. But my meal at Jaker's, including a beer and tip, came to about $35 a head. Still a bit of a splurge, but 110% worth it.
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Tom S.
So far, this is one of the best restaurants in town. All the other one's up and left I guess. Jaker's has a good atmosphere, food is good, waitresses are cute & friendly and it's at a reasonable price.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dessert Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Good For Dancing : No Alcohol : Full Bar Happy Hour : Yes Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat Coat Check : No Smoking : No Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Abdullah A.
Back for more! Jaker's happy hour food is on point. I was in a bigger group this time and so I got to try even more food. The fish tacos were truly excellent, some of the best I have had. The steak bites came with a nice au jus which, while salty, allows you to soak through your seasoned toast and make a perfect meaty, mushroomy morsel. The creme brûlée and chicken nachos were both similarly satisfying. This is my go-to spot for a late snack.
(4)Ronald A.
We have s group here for lunch. Several people had the soup and salad bar. Everyone raves about the clam chowder. It is great for someone with a big appetite. Rebecca and I split a burger. We ordered medium and got well done. Good flavor, but a bit dry. Burger is just OK. Everyone had a good meal and enjoyed themselves. Just a bit disappointed with mine.
(3)Minnie M.
Well, I love their happy hour menu. Lobster bisque is rather good especially for the price. The first time we came here, I loved everything. The second time we came here? Not so great. Our service was wonderful the first time around. The second time, we were not ordering a million things because we were on a time limit. Doesn't help when your server/waiter is on his phone most of the time. Whatever he was doing, he should have been paying more attention to his guests. My husband had to get up and ask him for the check, doesn't that mean that we need it now? He continues messing with the TV remote for a little before returning to us with the check. The blackened chicken pizza was soooo salty. They still charged us for it. Excuse me? That's ridiculous. Whatever. They ran out of scones that day. It's 9. You close at midnight. Make some more? Also ridiculous. Obviously if they are selling out fast then make more so customers don't have to be left without the one thing they were looking forward to. We came back because of the first time, not so sure if we want to be regulars here.
(2)Jean V.
It's a ver popular restaurant and highly recommended by folks we talked with. However, we found the food only average. The bar is a good place to hang out and the service is great. There is very good selection of draft beer and the wine list was OK. The whole experience just didn't live up to our high expectations.
(3)Bonnie B.
So my first time at Jakers was 8 years ago. My French dip was nothing but fat and my French fries were soft. So tonight my husband very happy with his steak but fries soft. I ordered the blackened salmon. Menu states toped with crab. Not even a speck of crab. 1st bite charcoal and salt. Matter of fact it was so salty it was really bad. So may be in another 8 years if I ever go back I hopefully will find something on the menu that is good
(3)David D.
Great seafood, excellent service. Great place for a birthday dinner with 50% off or 25% market priced meals. Started with a good Caesar drink, hot bread, and crab legs main course. I'm stuffed and taking my birthday dessert home.
(5)Corey S.
So, having only been to Jaker's once, I hope my experience was anomalous. That said, let me begin by saying that the staff at Jaker's did right and took care of my bill, so I don't want this to come across like they're completely inept, but there's some clear "front-of-house" management issues. For a restaurant of this size, doing the volume of business they're doing, they need a competent "front-of-house" manager who knows how to run a bar and manage a wait-staff. Maybe even an assistant. I arrived at 1900, was given my option of sitting at the bar or waiting 25 minutes for a table, so I opted for the bar. There was a bit of confusion as to who was taking care of me, but I eventually managed to order the meat-loaf with asparagus and a side of New England-style clam chowder. The chowder came out on-time, and it was "good". I am a connoisseur of New England-style clam chowder, so it was probably above average, but I've had better, so I'm leaving it at "good". About a half-hour after my chowder was done, I began to wonder on the whereabouts of my entree. After about 45 minutes after ordering I was informed that the kitchen was out of meat-loaf. Not having the meat-loaf was no big deal, but having it take that long to communicate it was a frustration. I re-ordered (a couple of burger patties with bacon and blue-cheese) and resumed my wait for an entree. The wait staff were apologetic and explained, "this never happens." On the whole, the food was some of the best I've had in Great Falls, but overall it wasn't that good.
(2)Spiro T.
I've been to Jaker's several times and one word pops in my head - inconsistency. I commend them for their expansive menu. Where else are you going to get escargot in Montana? However, it seems that the cook staff needs training. The food sometimes comes overcooked or undercooked. If you order something and like it, chances are that it won't taste the same next time. Their wait staff is really friendly which is rather unusual for Great Falls. They make good, strong drinks and the bar is on top of things. Consider this place an upscale Applebees for a great time out with friends for drinks and decent food when cooked right.
(2)Mitch G.
We are regulars at the one in Missoula so the horrible food quality was surprising. First though the bartender Dedra (sp), was great. Friendly, funny and did her best to fix the problems from the kitchen. We ordered two apps. Meat pizza and Shrimp Ceviche. Not that it would have mattered but I expected that they had a pizza oven since they had "pizza" on the menu. No they don't and you can tell by the joke that came out masquerading as one. It was four miniscule squares that might have had a total of an oz of meat. It was just a doughy mess without any flavor. Obviously we sent it back. BTW, Missoula has a pizza oven, which is why we ordered it. If you don't have a pizza oven then don't put pizzas on your menu. We replaced it with beef nachos which came out without any beef. Bartender fixed that problem also. Serving size was good for a five year old. The Shrimp Ceviche had so many Jalapenos in it that the only flavor was heat. Now I love chili's. I eat chili's on my food at least once a day. Seafood is mild, you don't take it and cover it in so much chili peppers that you can't even taste the seafood. Overall the food prep and service is a joke. The only thing that made it an okay evening was the bartender Dedra. If I lived in Great Falls the only reason that I would ever set foot at this Jakers is for the happy hour. That would only be if there wasn't a better happy hour somewhere else.
(1)Jessica H.
There aren't a lot of options in Great Falls. Besides red meat, I couldn't really find a lot of local, foodie goodies. After a couple local recommendations, I made my first stop off the plane to Jakers. I ordered the California Avocado sirloin burger and gorgonzola fries. I would eat here again, but I was disappointed when halfway through the meal I found a hair cooked right into the burger. It was delicious, though, and they wiped the meal off my bill. Customer service was excellent.
(3)Christine F.
Went here for my birthday because they give you half off if you go on the actual day, and I'm glad we did! The steak was very good, we had the kobe and the top sirloin. The staff was friendly and attentive. We will be coming back!
(5)Liz K.
We come here for the soup and salad bar often. The Lobster Bisque is to die for!! The Salad bar always looks fresh. And while there aren't a ton of options for toppings, there are plenty including shrimp, blue cheese, and real bacon bits. There is always 4 or 5 differents soups, but I ALWAYS go for the Lobster Bisque. Its a little pricey for soup and salad, but we still like it for the quality. Dinner seating is pretty good. I can recall only one time that my family was seated and no servers came until I went to the front to ask about 30 mins later. Otherwise, service is pretty good. You get half priced dinner on your birthday too, and dessert. Great to bring the group!!
(4)Jason K.
An overall decent restaurant in the middle of Great Falls Montana. I was on assignment up there for a week and it was one of the better meals I had, but was non-descript fare. Its a bit overpriced, but the only semi-fancy place around. Don't sit near the bar unless you want to hear people playing the slot machines and coughing up a lung.
(3)Leanne D.
Jaker's was busy when we arrived but we were seated promptly. The service was very good. The scones are really more like puffed bread but the honey butter is a nice touch. They offer a smaller portions menu which is a very nice size for someone who isn't interested in huge portions. The almond crusted chicken was juicy, tender and tasty. According to the locals, it's one of the best places in town.
(4)Kathleen M.
How do you get to lunch when you are on foot in a strange town? By texting (OK, maybe repeatedly texting) your sweet hubz and having him pick you up after he gets a suggestion from the locals. When we walked in here I was a bit dubious. The brass, casino area and paddle fans looked like a restaurant from an episode from the Rockford Files but hey, my man had picked me up, we were eating here! Our server was very friendly and brought us what they call scones but what I would call huge freshly made doughnut holes. No matter what you call them, they were delicious. I ordered the Club sandwich and at the suggestion of my server made it a half sandwich. When it arrived, I said softly, I only ordered a half sandwich and she replied that IS a half! Whoa, two huge halves is a half. Now this is math I could learn! It was fabulous - freshly grilled wheat bread, roast beef, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, bacon, sliced turkey and mayo. I could only eat half of my half! ( This would be possibly a quarter?) Sounds like the best part of my meal, yes? Ha, fooled you, NO! The best part was the tea. I love coffee, tea and caffeine is my bff. I have had tea all over the world and this tea would be my last request tea. It was freshly brewed iced tea with fresh raspberries added while the tea was still brewing. Fresh! Are you hearing me? Fresh raspberries! A generous handful of them added the freshest slight taste of raspberries to the tea. I avoid things called "Raspberry Iced Tea" because it is always some sweetened swill from a can, blech! I am determined to go home and recreate this nectar of the Gods! Great food, highest level of tea known to man in kind of a goofy setting with a few flies. Would I go back? Heck yes, with a thermos this time to bring some fresh raspberry tea home with me!
(4)Kevin J.
Had to send my food back which I never do. Burger was raw (which I like medium rare but dang!) & the bun was stale & hard. I smacked the top bun with my knife and it cracked the bun... This place used to be awesome but something happened. Mom got food poisoning there a few months back too.
(1)Randy M.
The fried dough is the only reason to go here. The service is very nice, but the food is average at best. One of the most expensive restaurants in Great Falls and not even close to one of the best restaurants. The crust for the mud pie needs to be sold as an indestructible material. Can't figure out why this place is always crowded.
(2)Kim Y.
Start to finish, this experience was not exactly pleasant. Do not order the calamari. It comes in strips and is obviously imitation and was incredibly greasy. Then my husbands fish tacos came with a lovely, rather large, piece of plastic. The steak was decent, but not enough to bring us back. I will say that they graciously took the fish tacos off our bill.
(1)Virginia S.
Great prices & fantastic food. Was looking for. Good steak....found it here! Perfectly cooked Kobe sirloin steak, garlic fries, lobster bisque (tender pieces of lobster), clam chowder, salads, and scronut (stuffed scone-doughnut) dessert special of the day (favorite). Waitress was friendly and efficient. Would eat here again.
(5)Dale F.
The standout item I've tried here has to be their caesar with a jumbo shrimp garnish. It is delicious and sort of an appetizer in itself as it is garnished with asparagus spear, giant green olive and a rare jumbo shrimp garnish (see photo). There isn't anything really great or negative to say about this place. It is more expensive than what you'll find at the like of a chain like Applebee's, but without much of a difference in meal to compensate for the price. The atmosphere is pleasant and predictable and good service I've found over the years can be hit and miss, as with anyplace. I will mention that they have an excellent salad bar that has an array or fresh fruit and a seafood selection that you won't find just anywhere in this region. There is also a great appetizer special, but would be better if there were healthier options.
(3)Clifford S.
Surprisingly good food, I enjoyed my meal way more than I anticipated. BUT they have got to do something about all the flies. There has to be a way to get the flies out of here. Good soup, sandwich and dessert served by a very friendly waitress. Get rid of the flies and it is a five, guys.
(4)John S.
Went during the second happy hour, 9-11, which was a great time to go. Awesome specials on food and drinks; the lobster bisque and shrimp wontons were great while the nachos left a bit to be desired. Janine was really nice and obviously takes a lot of pride in her work; she was informative and provided great service. The military discount was the icing on the cake and I will definitely be going back.
(4)Mitch N.
This is probably Great Falls's largest dining venue. It's two, maybe three stories, and has a casino too. The food choices are a bit of a mashup, some chinese stuff like wontons or stir fry's, and american choices like steak, burgers and sammy's. I had a "Kobe style steak." It was about $24. Let's just say there was nothing Kobe or even remotely Wagyu about it. It tasted like any other sirloin. However, it was very beefy flavored. So at the very least the steak flavor was there, even if it wasn't super tender nor seasoned well. The tableside bread they bring with the honey butter. OMG, crazy good and addicting. You have to have some self control and not pop 15 of them into your pie hole, cause it's pretty easy to do. Service was fantastic at the bar area, and I've never been happier. The waitress came back at least 3 times maybe more to check up on us.
(4)Meghan M.
Had the potato skin appetizer- delicious! Also tried the lobster bisque-top notch! Entrees are large portions-had enough for leftovers. The table next to us had steak and baked potatoes and those looked excellent as well. Service was a bit odd but we will definitely be going again because the food was so good! One of the nicer places in great falls we've been to.
(4)Robyn H.
This was a great place to eat! They have a great salad bar, lots of soups and side choices, the lettuce was fresh and crisp, gluten free scones and a wonderful lettuce wrapped cheeseburger. Can't wait to go back!
(5)George D.
I have eaten at Jakers about 6 times over the years while traveling, and I have found it to be a real mixed bag. The reason I could not give it at least 3 stars is because there have been more uneven dining experiences than good visits. On one occasion while eating at the bar, the bartender was socializing with other employees so much, that no one was getting any real service. I'd ask her for ketchup (that should have come with my burger), and she starts gabbing again and I had to ask her yet again. Turns out, the ketchup was just a couple of feet from where she was visiting with her employee friends. I felt bad for some other people who never did get anything they asked her for. On another visit, I ordered their "bar burger" and waited, and waited and waited until the server finally went to the kitchen to check on it. It finally came about 25 minutes after ordering -- and only because the server went back to check - only after I complained. (Although they have been slightly downsized, their bar burgers are quite good!) You might think that after waiting so long for my dinner that they would have offered to comp me a beer? Think again. Then there was the time that I was sitting at the bar, and couldn't help but notice that the lovely, young woman bartender was wearing an extremely thin, skin-tight black spandex top - that quite logically accentuated her rather nice bust line. I also couldn't help notice that with every step she took, her breasts would have a rather buoyant bounce action happening. As I wondered why she would want to make this kind of display at her place of employment, I quickly realized that she must be attempting to garner more tips from men. Anyway, I suppose I became somewhat fixated at the sight of her bouncing breasts and I guess I couldn't help but stare a little. Well, this apparently made her upset and her attitude completely changed and she was no longer smiling nor pleasant towards me. So, she makes a decision to wear painted-on attire and show the customers her goods, but don't dare look? Really? Is that how it works? All-in-all, Jakers is probably one of the better restaurants in Great Falls -- but that isn't saying that much. Great Falls is a rather mixed bag in total so don't expect anything exceptionally excellent. I would say that Jakers, Big Mouth BBQ (excellent ribs) and McKenzie River Pizza are among the few better eateries in town. There are also a couple of fairly decent steakhouses in the area, but they are decent by Great Falls Standards.
(2)Wes M.
I remember when Jaker's (nee Jake's) used to be the place to go. It's rather meh now. Had a turkey bacon wrap with onion rings. There was definitely turkey, definitely bacon, but no discernible flavor or spice to the meal. It's a convenient place to meet people, but otherwise, food here is perfectly average (or less). Given an alternative nearby, I'd probably go there instead.
(3)Lorraine B.
Best happy hour deal in Great Falls! Close to shopping and hotels. This restaurant has a salad bar and includes sides with any entree for one reasonable price. Servers are friendly and knowledgeable with great recommends.
(4)Crystal W.
This is a busy place and I see why. Based on my experience, many restaurants (high end or not) fail in providing positive and memorable service, so when my spouse and I stopped here for the first time a few days ago, we were blown away. I'd eat here all of the time as a local if how well we were treated is normal. Everyone was amazing and the servers were happy to help each other. Who the heck serves scones with honey butter? This is very filling but awesome. It's tough not to over eat before you get your meal. I will admit that some of the prices seem high, but the servings were large. I had the Ceder Plank Salmon with Asparagus and my spouse had the Prime Rib (done to order, which is unique) and salad bar. We both enjoyed our meal and even though the salad bar isn't the best we've seen, it had great soups and some unusual items, like crumbled boiled egg. I'm not sure what decor theme is supposed to be, but it feels like they are attempting to be somewhat tropical. The atmosphere is casual.
(4)Cammi B.
We were in Great Falls for a dog show and were driving around looking for a place to eat. Lots of choices, but the drive by on this looked nice so thought we'd try it. Our server was attentive (and cute - according to my husband). The scones they serve for bread are absolutely delicious. You get honey butter to slather on them and they are definitely worth the calories! We had the calamari appetizer, it was good - loved the Sweet Thai sauce it was served with - the Chipotle Mayo was a bit spicy. We ordered "smart plates." These were reasonably priced entrees with smaller portions. We added the soup and salad bar and were pleased to pay the extra $3.99 for it. Loved the lobster bisque, shrimp and fresh bacon bits. Nummmmm! My husband had the trout which he said was quite tasty and I ordered the meat loaf. They both were good - not outstandingly so, but good. All in all, we were pleased, service was good, soup and salad bar were outstanding, the smart plate was reasonably priced and I still had left overs for lunch the next day.
(4)Service C.
Service is rarely friendly. It's slow and usually you sit and wait for the wait staff to finish chatting before placing or receiving your order. WAY over priced for what you get. Everyone we know here offers to meet us for lunch or dinner, which is the only reason we've returned--because of the company we keep (nice ppl bad taste in food). The Rib eye is 26$+ and you get a scoop (ice cream scoop) of mashed potatoes and soup... The salad soup bar is good, actually really good. But if really want a good steak, with all the trimmings with great wait staff (creepy atmosphere if you're not into it) go to the BAR S PPL of GF... stop recommending Jakers as your #1 Resturant...you're shaming yourself
(2)K R.
Jaker's is a great place for a nice lunch. Their tomato soup is awesome (and not on the soup and salad bar - you have to ask for it). I was very impressed with the service. Our host and server were very knowledgeable and professional. The scones are awesome. The turkey breast is actually turkey, not deli. My husband had the crab and avocado and with two big scoops of crab it was quite the value. I would recommend Jaker's for a casual but nice place to eat. I felt that it was a good value.
(4)Ken C.
My patience with disappointing gastronomy in this city is wearing thin. This simply is not worth what you will pay for it.
(2)Ms F.
we had 2 kid cheeseburgers in which no lettuce etc was offered so the waiter was kind enough to bring some and also the salmon/linquine with alfredo I guess the salmon was good enough for my kid she devoured it I had fish n chips were a little burnt tasted way salty to me fries were good little side salad meh mediocre nothing to get all hyped up about ya'll the food is ok I think the best part is the bread rolls/scones they bring you with the honey butter....am I going back ehhh I duno its ok but not that impressed nice waiter tho :)
(2)Rob W.
Would of had four stars, except for some mistakes in execution. Ordered the ribeye with salad and loaded baked potato. The rolls and sweet butter were great. The blue cheese dressing tasted homemade and was fantastic, but half of the salad was iceberg lettuce that was brown. I ordered my ribeye medium, but it came to me medium rare instead. Although it was seasoned really good, it was just a little too rare for my liking. All and all not a bad experience but with a little improvement could of been great. FYI: they have a pretty good beer selection to choose from.
(3)Nikolas A.
Overpriced, lackluster food. Service is constantly great. Salad bar is over hyped.
(2)Susan H.
Average, average, average. The food was not poor but was rather bland. I do have to give kudos to the Lobster Bisque, it was very good. I had the ribs and my husband had the Fish & Chips, not bad at all but boring.
(3)Josh H.
Decent food for the area in Montana. I agree with most of the reviews. The service was good, the food was good, but Jaker's can be hit-or-miss... sometimes the food is not very good. I love their fried dough balls, with honey butter... that's the number 1 reason why I would return to Jakers. I also had a really well prepared salmon dish, so I was impressed. Their french onion soup was not very good though. All in all, 3 stars.
(3)Kandi J.
:( this place has really gone downhill. Use to be the best place to eat in great falls but it seems like nobody has standards In this town any more. The fake plants are dusty and the decor is outdated...with an overcooked, over priced steak I will choose elsewhere from now on.
(2)Shannon M.
I should have known to turn around and walk away when we had to spend more than 15 minutes waiting for a hostess to finally notice us standing there and seat us. Unfortunately, we were hungry, so we stayed. We were seated at the table, which was covered in cleaning agent from them wiping it off. When my husband used their white table linens to wipe up the liquid, the linen came back dirty brown. That was my second opportunity to leave. Since we just cleaned the table though... We ordered soup which came out luke warm. It took another 15 minutes for the bread to show up, and then more than 30 minutes for our entree's to show up. The food was not heated probably and it was so bland. I have to say it was the most tasteless food I've ever had. When we asked to speak with a manager, the waitress just disappeared and never came back. I would NEVER go here again. I've had better service at fast food places.
(1)Melissa S.
Food is always good. Make a reservation or prepare to wait for a table. Service is sometimes slow but the staff is usually friendly. Their fried bread is pretty darn good. Prices are a little high for the area.
(4)S. M. K.
Yelp'rs this is a good restaurant. Ok i agree the hostess has issues getting you seated. But from there it was A+ service. Our waitress was awesome, attentive and did not rush us! The Food: the scones with the honey butter, yum, if they had arrived when we sat down at the table i never would have ordered dinner! Our Steaks perfectly cook, tasted awesome, tender, not stringy, no fat. a perfect beef experience. Salads: my husband had a wedge that looked like half a head of lettuce, but the drsg was spot on perfect blue cheese. My spinach salad, not the best one reason i did not give them 5 stars. Sides: no a drop of the baker was left on my husbands plate, my mac and cheese good, not too rich, good side for the tender steak. Next time: I would have the wedge w/BC, scones, beef not fish this is MT, baker! Hm-mm think will go tonight. Yep don't sit in the bar if you are there for a nice evening!
(4)Jolene B.
Not like it used to be. 6 of my friends have gotten seriously ill after eating the salad bar. Had to wait for 30 mind to have our oder taken after we'd been seated. More disappointed with each visit. Won't be going back by my choice.
(1)Belange H.
I agree with the review below...this place can taste great at times, just ok on other nights. I enjoy their scones that come out before the meal. I've had their thai steak salad which was really tasty and filling. The Jaker's chicken is also very good, melts in your mouth. I've had the prime rib sandwich also, but was kind of soggy. Their lobster bisque was too salty. I guess the place has its pros and cons. Their salad and soup bar also has a pretty good selection. Would be back the next time I'm in town.
(4)Brett H.
A little disappointing. All of the soups on soup bar were luke warm at best (however tasted good). Entree was served to us before even a quarter way through salad. Steak was tasty and hot, chicken Parmesan was barely even warm. Not what was expected for a 60.00 meal for two.
(2)Lacy R.
I've eaten here twice, and both times it was outstanding. The hostess was kind, the waiter (although he reminded us of Quagmire from Family Guy) was super helpful and hospitable. The food tasted great, it came out the way it was supposed to. They were a little slow getting our drinks from the bar, blaming the drink run girl who wasn't working that night, otherwise it was fantastic.
(4)Rob M.
Good service, excellent burger, and nicely appointed salad / soup bar. Loads of lobster in my bisque, and my burger was cooked to my request. Two very full people left the restaurant for $30 including the tip!
(4)David S.
The salad bar and scones were very good. The wait staff was excellent. My filet was a little tough but since I ordered it medium rare and it was cooked medium. If I am ever back in Great Falls, I would go again.
(4)Cat W.
I spent a good chunk of my high school years in Great Falls, MT and I must say that Jakers can be good. Sometimes. Which is the problem. It can be awesome or it can suck, depending on the alignment of the stars and the direction from which the wind is blowing. I've loved their fajitas for the most part, and the place is definitely affordable. Sometimes my food has been served cold or just has tasted a bit off. Since Great Falls is such a small town, I'll still recommend trying this place out. There's not really much else to do.
(3)Greg G.
I had a NY steak, the pear/gorgonzola/pecan salad as my starter and a loaded baked potato. I ordered the salad with a berry vinaigrette (which I thought would have been prepared from a similar type of vinegar). However, I brought a dressing that looked like it was made from raspberry koolaid and a little oil. In short, the dressing was horrible and it ruined what would have been an otherwise decent starter. I was a little concerned at this point but remained objective. When my steak and loaded potato arrived, I was able to breathe easily as the steak was cooked perfectly and the potato was just as I expected. Ultimately this place is OK but not great. The styling of food is a function of where it is located.-- in a vast culinary wasteland that mimics what would be found in the great plains states, not only by virtue of how flat Great Falls is but also by virtue of how flat the local terrain is but also how bland the food is. The meal was actually consumed in mid December but I am only now getting around to finishing the review.
(2)Joseph D.
Ok food and ok service for high prices. My boss likes this place a lot but I think that is because there just is not a lot of good food in Great Falls. She is forced to like it a little more than she would if it were in another city. I have sat at the bar or at a table in the bar area each time I have been here. They have a good amount of beer on tap which is great. The menu and food is just ok, really nothing special except their mashed potatoes and the lobster bisque are great. The service is just ok, again nothing special. The bar tender this last time had her boyfriend there eating and she was spending a little too much time in his area. Other servers were on their cell phones way too much. Not what I expect from service and food for the price. If I come back to Great Falls I will most likely come back but that is because good restaurants in this area have been hard for me to find. Oh I forgot the desserts are really good and the meat loaf was pretty good also but that's because they came with a lot of mashed potatoes. If you order a steak make sure you order it cooked one more level up than you really want it. If you want medium rare order medium or even medium well.
(2)Jim B.
I went to Jaker's about a month ago. The place looked pretty decent, after a long wait we were finally seated. I don't mind waiting if the food is good. I can't remember if I ordered the soup or Caesar salad whatever it wasn't that memorable. I ordered the rib eye - medium-rare. When it was brought to the table it was well done (smoldering) and not fit to eat. Nothing I ate was memorable. I was not impressed.
(1)Kate M.
So I went to Jaker's about a month and a half ago and I'm surprised I haven't written up my review about it yet, and here's why: Jaker's gave me the best meal I had in Montana, and probably the best meal I've had in the past few months. Everything was incredible. My friend had the ribs, which were falling off the bone and had some seriously delicious sauce on them. I had a surf-n-turf with a beautiful piece of steak and perfectly sweet and savory coconut shrimp. My salad and potatoes were great too. Now let's talk about the little rolls (they call them scones but that's not very accurate) with honey butter that they give you instead of regular bread. Mind-blowing, life-completing, give-me-more-and-forget-about-the-rest-of-the-meal good. I still think about them every now and again, even after 6 weeks. The service was fantastic as well. The best part about it, though, was the price. Where I live this meal would have cost upwards of $80 a head, which is far out of any normal person's price range. But my meal at Jaker's, including a beer and tip, came to about $35 a head. Still a bit of a splurge, but 110% worth it.
(5)Tom S.
So far, this is one of the best restaurants in town. All the other one's up and left I guess. Jaker's has a good atmosphere, food is good, waitresses are cute & friendly and it's at a reasonable price.
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