Jackson’s Blue Ribbon Pub - Downtown
1203 N 10th St, Milwaukee, WI, 53204
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Address :
1203 N 10th St
Milwaukee, WI, 53204 - Phone (414) 276-7271
- Website https://www.jacksonsbrpdowntown.com/main.html
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Dinner
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Wed
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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Pamela M.
So, Jacksons is a solid. I've been several times now and they have a nice scratch drink list (although I think it could stand to be updated more regularly) and pretty good beer choices. Also, the pizza is delicious especially if you are a thin crust lover like me and it's made fresh there. I had the only sausage pizza that I've ever liked here -- I mean ever in my life because I do not like sausage on pizza! Not sure how they managed that... and I need to go back and try it again to confirm this fact ;) Last visit I tired the andouille sausage pizza with 'shrooms and fresh basil. It was tasty. My only issue was with the cartilage in the andouille -- AHCK! I really wish this would never happen in meat (flashback my days of vegetarianism). But, otherwise it was just the right level of spiciness in the andouille. There are a lot of TVs which is great for watching the games, they are just so oddly placed way high in the ceiling. The booths get snatched up pretty quick so you'd better arrive early for those. There's a little more leeway at the bar. There are NO game specials (Miller Lite buckets don't really count in my world). Bummer. Be sure to head up the stairs from the right of the bar and ascend one floor into the Brewhouse Inn & Suites. The old-style decor is laid out and giant copper brew kettles will take your breath away!
(4)Ashley S.
I am definitely a fan of this place! First off, great location by the old Pabst Brewery. The outside is gorgeous - the classic MKE cream bricks. The inside is awesome, too - high ceilings, open floor space, a great shuffle board in the back, lots of seating without feeling cramped. Everything is very well done. More of an upscale, comfortable, American bar. I'm kind of using the word "upscale" loosely. Food wise, I can only speak to the wings. They were delicious. Plus, 50 cents on Wednesday nights. I would definitely go back for their wings. Finally, trivia night! On Wednesdays at 7 they do trivia - which was a blast. Hard, but still fun! I can't wait to attend more trivia nights here. Plus, they offer prizes not just for the winner, but for second place, best team name and last place. It lasted a solid 2 hours. I'm looking forward to heading there more often!
(4)Sean B.
Brunch review: actually fresh made omelet review: great! Sorry Smyth, but on Sunday's that I feel really hungry and not up for 3 mimosas, you're at least down to #2 on the all you can eat brunch list. $15, plus bevs, plus why not tip the omelet guy. Spacious pub is nice to eat in. Beer list not as big as could be per size of bar. Other patrons did seem to really like their mimosas. They looked quite orangey to me. The buffet items can change, but they always have omelets. Straight out of the pan little omelets, hmm hmm good. There are a couple burners and few other patrons at this juncture, so very fast. Of note: bacon in the buffet was actually disappointing, relative to other bacon of course, as it's obviously good. Bacon hunks for the omelets, and the other 3 meats were quite good though. Veggies, and yes cheese, for the omelets were also fresh, crisp, melty, and other good adjectives. Salsa likely from a giant food service bottle, but didn't distract. Get double jalapenos if you want heat and be sure of avoiding possible preservatives. Buffet table mashed potatoes with ham, fresh fruit, and the gravy for biscuits also get high marks. The roasted green beans looked scary, yet were also great to eat. Breakfast potatoes and mini deserts get low marks. Mashed potatoes with ham actually gets double high marks! Came away very full, and not salt-bombed as buffets sometimes do.
(4)Diaz M.
Now, I KNOW this historic place can come better than that. It was 5 of us, and the food was YUCK! My wings were dry and literally burnt! My wife's wrap contained 100% salt. My friends pizza was under cooked, my other friend's pork chop sandwich was dry and tasteless. The only good thing that we had were the cheese curds. Other than that, I think the cook had a REALLY BAD day because everyone raves about this place, and I don't see what the fuss was about. Especially since they BURNT my buffalo wings!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
(2)andrew E.
@JacksonsBRP old-school atmosphere of the PBR factory & new school attitude of excellent #customerexperience! Great selection of beers, spirits and of course PBR. Several very good IPA's including the resurrected IPA recipe Ballantine from 1878 that PBR b
(5)Chelsie N.
I just can't get enough of this place. Great food, awesome specials and always super attentive wait staff. Have gone the last two weekends to watch the packers game and have had a great time. Food/drink: The half order of nachos with chicken is a must- huge portion, tasty and full of toppings. I do wish we could get half chicken and half beef but not a deal breaker. They have a cheesy, crispy French onion soup that's got great flavor. The Tosa chicken sandwich was yummy too- got it with blackened chicken. Nice crisp to the chicken and bacon. Fries were well seasoned and had those crispy edges that I love. The jalapeño poppers here are AWESOME; you can tell they are fresh and I love the sweet jalapeño marmalade it's served with. The wings are also a solid choice- honey Siracha sauce is my favorite. Solid beer selection and you get your drink served in a chalice which is sweet. Service: Waiters have always been very nice. Had Greg S. today and he was very attentive. Atmosphere: This place is great to watch a game. Lots of tvs and seating. Also lots of food and drink specials. Only con is that parking kinda sucks over in the area. I would pay for valet if they offered it!
(4)Jacob R.
If you want poor bar service and a bartender tell you that you are wrong - this is it for you! After settling a bar bill I don't think I have ever under appreciated in awhile. Unfortunate part is we were there for a wedding and when everyone tired to figure a place to visit we talked them out of this place. Sorry your staff doesn't care for their patrons - customer service 101 ....
(1)Craig H.
Great service, and even better food. The only place I know of that sells PBR in 40s. They also have a large beer selection, and a nice mix of whiskey/bourbon. Food is excellent here as well. Their wings are some of the best I've ever had. Well seasoned, perfectly grilled, and always delicious. It's also hard to beat the blackened Tosa chicken sandwich. The people and the food will bring you back many times.
(5)M M.
I visited Jackson's yesterday, about 6. Very nice atmosphere, definitely a great place for after work or group gatherings. Flat screens everywhere, even had a dart game. Kudos for that. Restroom was easy to find and ample sized and clean. This place looks like it may have been a remodeled bank or museum, as the ceilings were super high and the windows were very tall and narrow.. Either way ^5 My server, Greg, was very attentive and friendly. My order was made perfectly, to my request and served while hot. Quantity was just right for the price. Oh..the parking..well let's say that is the reason my review is not 5 star. I am not from the area so, I am not sure if there was parking somewhere else but right on that street.. UGH Definitely on the revisit list.
(4)Andrew S.
Just finished my meal. I had the portobello sandwhich. It was pretty good. Not the best I've had buy I'd get it again. The portion size is huge. I had to take half home. Service was exceptional and attentive. I would return.
(4)Jenn D.
Came for dinner on a Friday night. They had live music which I liked but it was really loud. The service and food were good. I got the blackened fish tacos. Really like the area it's located in. They have lot of tv's so it would be a good place to watch a game. We checked out the hotel after and it was so cool! Definitely worth checking out if you eat here.
(4)Jennifer R.
My husband and I stopped in at Jackson's after a Yelp event at Best Place, just up the street. We were greeted by our server promptly after we sat down. The server was very nice and was very helpful in answering the questions that we had about the menu. Our food and drinks arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I was impressed by the beer selection that they had to offer. There were so many to choose from. They also had a selection of cocktails and wines as well. My only suggestion would be to add moscato to the wine list :-)
(5)Danielle I.
This is a classy little joint I stumbled upon! and by little I really mean fairly large. Looks like a good place to host a party or maybe even a wedding reception. It screams upscale at least to me it does. I like the ambiance it was quiet. excellent drink choices (beer and liqour) aswell as tvs that where not obnoxiously loud just good for ambiance. Also looked like a game room in the back!! darts anyone ? I came in for 1 and done literally but I will be back. I like it.
(4)Anne M.
Wonderful service, knowledgeable staff. We will come back again. The giant pretzel is great!
(5)Brian M.
Awesome concept, awesome space, completely unspectacular food. Every time I come here, I spend most of my time rubbernecking to take in the space. I just absolutely LOVE what they have done here. Yesterday, I noticed that the exposed vertical steel support columns are all marked "Carnegie", as in "Carnegie Steel", precursor of US Steel. This building was built on the backs of hard-working, hard-drinking 19th century immigrants. I love that about the whole Pabst Brewery redevelopment. However, once my food hits my table, I remember why I don't come here more. I'm just never impressed. Don't get me wrong, the food is fine, I just hope for more out of this place. It's your basic touristy bar-food cuisine: Lots of deep fry, some burgers, pizza, miscellaneous salads, and sandwiches. Again, I stress, nothing I've ever had here has been bad, certainly not. I think that the average tourist, which Jackson's caters to, will be plenty OK with the choices and the quality of the food. Other issues: 1. Parking sucks. There looks like lots of street parking, but they ticket the hell out of that area. It's meter parking until like 8:00 pm, even on the weekends. 2. Service. Just like food, OK but never awesome (except for when TKozy used to work here). And slow. Hope you are not in a hurry. All in all, the good outweighs the bad. if you are staying at the hotel next door, which you need to BTW, I would suggest giving it a try. You can by a 40oz of PBR, and it's served in a paper bag. Classy!!!
(3)Joanna T.
I think for what Jackson's is, its quite good. If you come expecting anything beyond slightly tarted up bar food, you're probably going to be disappointed. If you want pizza, deep fried stuff and some beers, it's absolutely fine. On the plus side, the space is gorgeous - clearly someone put a lot of thought and effort into the interior here which manages to be both industrial and cozy at the same time. There are lots of TV's to watch the game and a nice patio out back - plus it's adjacent to Best Place, so you can grab some food after you've been boozing it up on the tour. The food - as noted above, it's not bad. It's nothing mind blowing but I've never had anything that I didn't like well enough. Of note are the chicken wings which are hand breaded and the cheese curds which are really good. If you like spicy, they have some jalapeno ranch that has quite a kick. Would I order a steak here? Nope - but a burger or wrap is just fine. Service for me has always been good, if a little slow. Part of the issue is that Jackson's does tend to attract large parties and that can gum up the works. When we were there for a Supper Club, they brought us out a wrong pizza - even though we said it was cool they insisted on remaking it & boxing it up to-go. Last night, they happily split checks for us even though we didn't ask up front and it was probably a PITA. So they do care about delivering a quality experience which earns them an extra star in my book. Overall - Jackson's is one of those places that isn't always on the top of my list, but I'll never say no if I'm in the area or someone wants to head in. Also, you can buy a 40oz PBR. Classy.
(4)Trish P.
Great location & food! It has a warm vibe with nostalgic decor. After going to both locations, I definitely prefer this one. I had the veggie wrap. The falafel was full of flavor, & the serving was large. You will definitely have leftovers. A bonus is the shuttle that is available for games/events at the Bradley Center. This was very convenient & a nice surprise on a cold night!
(4)Stephen M.
Well, if you like PBR, this seems to be an obvious choice. Thankfully, they do have other options. Not that I mind choosing between multiple sized cans or a large goblet of the Ribbon on tap...but this is a location that's well served by having solid options. They've got a solid beer selection, decent cocktail menu (nothing too crafty, despite all the trilby-wearing, mustache twirlers you might expect in Pabst City) and well-filled shot glasses. The staff is generally very courteous (only saw one server who seemed irritated...but everyone has a bad day). The menu is decent too, with some extremely well made wings (fitty-cents on Wednesdays) and the giant pretzel that has become synonymous with brew halls. If you choose to mix snacks and entertainment, trivia night on Wednesdays is highly enjoyable, with a great host and a knowledgeable staff to provide the occasional assist. And a free firkin-style beer that lasts until it's gone. They do have shuffle board and a couple other time-passers in the back, too. The parking may not be the easiest when they're busy, but I haven't seen those stupid short-jeeps ticketing anyone in the times I've been there. It's worth a trip outside of the usual drinking zones, and I would say it's worth the trip specifically because it's outside of the usual drinking zones. Sometimes it's nice when the bar qualifies as a destination.
(4)Jason B.
I'm not going to lie, I'm a HUGE stickler for good service, and when service is bad, it will ruin my entire experience......and service here was bad. The food was actually really good though, so I'm sure I'll go back, but the service from the first visit left a terrible taste in my mouth. I walked into the pub after taking the Brewery History Tour and I was a little confused as whether I should wait to be seated, seat myself, or just sit at the bar....a woman came up to me and said that the private party was in the back. I'm guessing she assumed I was with the party......because I actually asked if I could just get some lunch. After a couple minutes, a waitress came by with a glass of water and said she'd be right back to take my order. And then........nothing. Nothing at all for a good 10 minutes. I saw her talking to another employee for a bit, and after a minute or 2 he came to take my order. Then moments later I saw my original waitress wandering around through the restaurant with a bag of clothes...I guess it was time for her to go. Things were pretty smooth from there on out. As for the restaurant, not a bad set up at all. Lots of tvs, so I was able to watch 2 sporting events at once. The bar area wasn't very busy except for the bros from the party coming to check on the Brewers game. I will say this...the burger was pretty good. Not sure where they get their buns from, but it was fantastic. Onion strings were a bit overdone, but there were a ton of them, so maybe I just got a bad batch. If they were done properly, they could have been an amazing bonus. The food was worth dealing with the not so great service, I'll be back for sure.
(3)Davin L.
Decent food with plenty of space and great atmosphere. Great beer selection too.
(3)Tim S.
Fantastic meal. I had their cheese curds [as I was more or less ordered to do by Christine, our excellent waitress] and a burger that's one of the best I've had in years. When Christine discovered my friend & I were in Milwaukee on a day trip, she even gave us a quick list of her favorite places in town to check out. I'd go here again in a second.
(5)Stephanie R.
Being next to the lovely Brewhouse Inn, this restaurant can get pretty busy. We bring out of towners in regularly. It's our ploy to bring people in so that we can have both the breaded mushrooms AND a pizza without feeling like huge pigs. The breaded mushrooms and surprise sausage nuggets with the white cheese sauce are very good, and they do make a mean REALLY thin crust pizza. We're partial to the pepperoni and onion. I have it on good authority that the pizzas at the other Jackson's Blue Ribbon are not the same, so if you don't like theirs, you might like these. The staff has always been friendly, and I like that in addition to several beer selections, they do have wine options. We've also been in once for trivia and I really like the trivia format that they put on at Jackson's.
(3)Leah B.
Jackson's shows love for our loyalty! Thank you for making our buffalo chicken tender wraps! We do love them (and you) so!
(5)Doug W.
I live in the Blue Ribbon Lofts and it's amazing to have this place so close. Awesome service here but then again it helps that we've gotten to know the staff a bit. Big outdoor patio area with bag toss, reasonably priced food and huge portions, tons of TV's, shuffleboard, free Brewers game shuttles, private party area, and they've even had some live music recently including a classical guitar concert. Best food: -Chicken wings - they're grilled, delicious, and $.50 a piece on Wednesdays for Trivia night -Tosa chicken sandwich - you have to get it blackened if you can handle a little spice
(5)Beth Z.
Solid pub food in an unpretentious, classic Milwaukee atmosphere. Have had the pizzas (very good), fish fry (better than average), Cuban sandwich (very good), and clam chowder (excellent).... My husband and I enjoy the selection of beers on tap as well.
(4)Rachel F.
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub: Downtown. An extension/new arm of Jackson's in Wauwatosa/Brookfield, this pub + eatery is well known for their solid bar fare, tap beer selection, and laid-back vibe. When I had first heard that Jackson's would be the restaurant of choice to inhabit the newly minted Brewhouse Inn & Suites, I was excited. I was also a bit unsure about the fit from a "look at me I know MKE so dang well and have some questions/thoughts" perspective. (More on that later.) I'm happy to say, however, that after experiencing Jackson's Downtown upon two differing occasions and trying many, varied items from the menu that I can dole out four solid stars here on the Yelp-o-meter! I first visited this supercool space while it was packed to the nines for the friends/family soft opening event earlier this year. Lucky enough to be invited by one of their stellar staff (coughTKcough) I was quite impressed with the space, although I left with a couple burning questions/insights. 1. Pabst City is finally coming into its own and will only continue to do so. With so much attention and praise having already been bestowed upon the definitely deserving Best Place, and the addition of UWM in the area, it's clear that the attention paid to this complex/part of town will only grow in an exponential way. 2. Jackson's is currently the only business serving up eats in "Pabst City." With an emphasis on informal bar food exclusively, does this seem incongruous given the nature of the newly opened Brewhouse Inn & Suites (a higher-ish end hotel)? Will hotel goers expect American (new) options, sushi or seafood, or general higher-end restaurant options for entertaining? Alright, so I'm overthinking like I do, and after the first go I'm not sure about it all, conceptually. If we're bringing in out of town guests to a higher-end hotel, shouldn't we offer more than bar food? This is really good bar food, though. I also have a sneaking suspicion that other restaurant owners/groups will set-up shop in Pabst City, which will contribute to diversity in fare and concept. (If they're smart they'll set up shop here, at least. Anyone want to give me a loan? I'LL SET UP SHOP.) To the meat of it, then. (Ha! Get it?) Chicken wrap: It's huge, and it's good. Very good. L's burger? Solid. Cheese curds: I dare you to find better in the city. DARE YOU. That's saying a lot without saying much... The wings: second go-around I was pretty dang impressed. The hot was perfect for my tastes but left many others at the table ordering more beers, so go medium if you're on the fence. The giant pretzel is indeed giant as touted, and it's salty and starchy without being too salty or, oddly enough, too starchy, despite the fact that it is a giant-ass pretzel. The pizza is straightforward. It's nothing too mind-blowing, but it's all good flavors and large portions. The drinks are great and prominently feature GLD spirits. My basil infused vodka lemonade was light and refreshing, not syrupy and sweet. Order PBRs in any damn size you please, or from the tap in a proper glass. Verdict: Four solid stars for a place I'll surely be back to for beers + wings, solid drinks and sports viewing/catching up w/ friends.
(4)Kelly B.
This was a great idea for the dinner party, and a great excuse to get me cheese curds on a weekday. After a slight detour to the Bluemound location with the same namesake, I finally found myself in the PBR heaven. It makes so much more sense that it would be built here... They serve all beer and cider in these heavy chalices which is super cool, and you can seriously buy PBR in ANY size! Giant cans, 40 oz bottles etc, so fun! Appetizers were cheese curds, wings and the giant pretzel. The server told us that they batter all the deep fried goodness to order, which made these the single best cheese curds I think I have ever had. They were perfectly crispy and gooey. The fact that they come with buffalo sauce (just as I would order them) is AWESOME. The pretzel was crunchy on the outside and doughy on the inside, very fresh. It was served on a pizza pan because it was so big! I liked the variety of dipping sauces, but it was a honey mustard, and I think pretzels that big deserve whole grain mustard, none of that sweet stuff. The wings were good, HOT, but I like em like that. I got the caesar salad, and it was HUGE. An absolute dinner portion. However there were whole anchovies scattered in the entire salad, not just a couple on top like I've had before. I picked them all out, but at that point the entire thing smelled and tasted like a moldy foot (sorry George, know you like those little fishies!) and it was ruined for me. That wasn't restaurant fault, that was Kelly fault for not calling them out of the salad in the first place. I would definitely go back here, the atmosphere alone was great. I love the tall ceilings and the exposed brick.
(4)George T.
This was year if the Yelper, International supper club meet up. At Jackson's BRP. We stopped in to give it a try they have been open 3 months? We were happy to get a large table for a group of about 13 of us. Near the bar. Joe the manager stopped by to chk on table and help deliver some of the food and even pull some taps while at the bar. Apps were staged well and had a chance to try hot and regular wings. They do a fry and grill technique like east point pub with a good amount of heat. I really liked the hot and the chicken wasn't too overdone. The fried cheese was very good a mixture of yellow and white cheddar. The Giant pretzel was thick sweet and chewy with a good crusty shell and surprisingly not too salty at all. The service from Vanessa was very attentive as She kept a good checking on drinks and clearing the tables of extra plates. Tony who works weekends had very good recommendations see pics of chicken tender wraps. Food is as good as the original. For portion size and quality. I think the better deal was to get the larger pizza next time especially with a group of 3-4. The pizza was a nice treat I ordered a build my own red sauce on very thin crisp crust. With a good amt of anchovies to fill my salt cravings. Food 4 Ambiance 4 sitting or standing at the bar is not the best seats for the large screen TVs. I hope they add lower screens just to save my neck from extra strain. The buildings restrooms are very nice. The historic building has bits and pieces of old mixed with new I'm sure it will continue to change. Service 5 Location 3 parking on the street check the signs they are limited to 1-2 hours. This could be a problem come football season. Value 3 came home with extra food. Rachel provided a taste of many of the apps to share. Good to see all who joined. FYI watch events tab for the details of the next one at....Blue Jacket.
(4)Rick R.
I had a great first visit tonight. The group shared cheese curds, wings, and a giant pretzel. The Wisconsin hand battered cheese curds were probably the best fried cheese curds I've had in town. The batter had a lighter and less greasy texture than I expected. They are filled with yellow and white cheddar and are served with ranch or buffalo sauce. Ours came with ranch. We had one order or mild wings and one of hot wings. Both were tasty. The hot wings were super hot but flavorful. I only had one and my lips were still feeling the effects 10 minutes later. The giant pretzel was definitely appropriately named. It was lightly salted and served with cheese and mustard dipping sauces. The outside was slightly crisp and the inside soft and chewy. I ordered a bowl of their home made chili, made with flank steak, ground chuck, and Andouille sausage. Then served with a garnish of fried cheese curds, onions, sour cream, and grilled artisan bread. The chili was among the heartiest I've had. As I dove into it, I started to feel the heat from the spices. It wasn't "make my nose run" spicy, but rather "hey, this has a little heat to it" spicy. Know what I mean? Of course you do. Anyway, I was definitely a fan of the chili and would order it again. I'm grateful that one of my fellow diners had some insight and told me the chili would be enough for a full meal, so I didn't order anything else. The cheese curds and bread, combined with the large bowl was definitely a full meal. Other members ordered pizza and offered me a slice. I enjoyed the thin crust and spicy sauce. The food definitely exceeded my expectations and the service was good, but what really surprised me was to find JP Brewing's Casper White Stout on the beer list. I tried it at a beer festival in June. I haven't seen it anywhere else in town yet, but I also haven't been looking for it specifically. I will certainly go back and try other menu items. Hopefully the weather will be right for enjoying their large patio.
(4)Chris S.
Stayed in the BrewHouse for few nights to catch Pearl Jam and soak in the wonderful city of Milwaukee! You gotta try the big pretzel! They also provide room service for the BrewHouse AND they provided us a shuttle to and from the Concert! We love you Wisconsin!
(5)Mike L.
First off let me say I have contacted owner Mark numerous times. Had a wedding at Best place thiswas only bad experience and it came after the fact we gave him hundreds of dollars. We were out of town and had our wedding near by and stayed hotel right next door. On our first trip setting up wedding we got pizza Amazing! Second trip got pizza again, it was great, third trip got wrap and chicken salad sandwich got food poisening! Called mark after we had to pay for our food wasnt eaten and he said he was sorry when we came for wedding he would take care of us and refund us for the food. The server even said wow that looks nasty! Never got refunded spent tons of money there. Stick with pizza, wings and the pretzels you will be happy. In all truth the food after was good, but how can you support someone who wont give a refund or isnt around. Got defensive last time after our wedding party spent tons of money. He owns a few other places as well suprised with his customer service skills. If you get food poisening be sure to contact health department going through Mark will give you nothing but a headache.
(1)Mike M.
Great location, solid specials, and friendly employees. I haven't gotten food here yet, but it looked good. There's not much around here, but if you're staying at the hotel or checking out Best Place it's a great spot to grab a drink.
(4)CJ P.
Love the decor of this place! High vaulted ceilings. Great patio (when warm enough), great energy to the whole place. It's great to see the historic Pabst Brewery being revitalized in the city. Great specials on PBR of course here and other great beer options as well. Good looking options for food also. For as fancy and updated as the place looks the food is good bar food. Nothing fancy or elaborate. Goes great with beer and a good time. Had a huge helping if nachos with tons of toppings and a huge pretzel! I prefer hanging out here in summer on the patio, but anytime at Jacksons would be a good time.
(4)Maria S.
Jacksons in 5 facts: 1. Good for large groups 2. Lots of TVs and shuffleboard 3. AMAZING fried cheese curds 4. Yummy pizzas and good beer menu 5. Neat building with high ceilings (may get loud) ok whoops 6... Stellar service.
(4)Sean O.
Work in the area so it's the only place to walk to. The service is marginal at best. I always order a beverage with a lime and never get it. Always have to ask for it after the beverage shows up. It is next to impossible to get out of there in under an hour. Even if you are the only table in the place it takes an hour. They must train the staff to serve slow. If it wasn't the only place in walking distance I would never go. The food? It's average at best. Typical bar food that you can get anywhere. There have been a couple post about it being unsafe. Yep sure is. During the day it is fine. No worries. At night don't go there. Sorry wish I could give a great review of Jackson's but after a couple dozen visits I can't. Skip it and drive downtown.
(1)Pete B.
What a neat addition to Milwaukee. Historic old brewery building with cream brick and warehouse height ceilings. The food was very good and the wait staff superb. Took the shuttle to the bucks game. Great night!
(4)Jen F.
This is very unvegan of me, but as a service to the community, I felt I had to pass along the opinion of my fellow diners (unconfirmed by me) that JBRP has THE BEST fried cheese curds. Like, ever. I almost tried one, but I just couldn't. Anyway, I was in the hood there for a wedding (Zilber Park) and reception (Pabst Best) that had a 3 hour delay between. So, we killed time with some food and booze. Well, I mainly had booze. Let's focus on the good: Cocktails!! I was totes into their specialty cocktail list, and both that I had (The Ginger and The Bayview) were delish. Fresh and smooth, and you could drink 100. Also of note: they serve draft beer in pimp cup goblets. They had a good selection of drafts and bottles. Not many vegan options, but a few vegetarian things. My table was gaga for the fried green beans with jalapeno ranch and the GINORMOUS soft pretzels, and the aforementioned worlds-best cheese curds. Huge place, lots of TVs for sports watching, good for big groups.
(3)Becky S.
Your search for the area's best cheese curds is over. The cheese curds here are sooo good and dare I say- the best I've ever had. They also have a huge delicious giant pretzel because who doesn't love a pretzel bigger than their head? No really. Tell me. Who doesn't? Great ambiance and atmosphere here. I love how they transformed the place. Fun drink list with names like "The Glendale." I had the tasty new-fashioned. Besides the appetizers the rest of the menu didn't excite me that much, but I had a solid chicken wrap that you really can't go wrong with. I'll be back for drinks and apps, where I think they excel.
(4)Nicole H.
Delicious food in a great space. The servings are absolutely giant - by the time we'd made it through our appetizers, I was barely hungry anyway and then my wrap sandwich was twice the size of what you might get at other restaurants. We had a big group, so were able to try a bunch of things. The hot wings are very hot. The actual "hot" category was too much for most in the group and the "medium" had even the most veteran spiceheads reaching for their water. The fried cheese curds were crisp and delicious - two thumbs up. The giant pretzel lives up to its name - but it was soft and chewy and very good, even if I'm not sure it needs it's $13 price tag. My chicken wrap was very good and I loved the suggestion by a server to get a side of the buffalo sauce to add a bit of a kick. Opted for the hand-cut fries, but they were pretty non-descript. Not a lot of flavor there, which was sad and not the M.O for the rest of the food I had that night. But I seriously barely made it through one half of the serving. Know that you're going to take home a doggie bag. One small complaint is that the appetizers are all just a bit too pricey for a single person - that is, I can't imagine myself getting an app and a meal on my own. They're fine for splitting, but there should be a few options below $8. I think they'll find single diners edging away from getting both an app and a meal because of the price. The building is really cool and the restaurant is huge, with a big patio out back. The beer list was big and included some cider, so I was happy. There were also a couple of interesting cocktails that many at our table enjoyed. Overall, I'd go back and I'd suggest the place to others. Great addition to this side of town.
(4)Chris G.
Great large space. Perfect for watching the game. Also loved their apps and happy hour specials!
(4)Kim C.
If I could give 0, I would. We checked into the hotel here. By the way, this is a very sketchy area. Don't think you are wandering around this hood. You are not. Hotel room is good. This place is creepy. Why? It feels like you are in a prison. Ordered a salad with chicken. The chicken tastes like puke. Greek salad, ate the olives and stale tomatoes. Ordered bottle of wine (I know brewery) but if it's on the menu, have it at the proper temp. No way to chill so what I am saying is, if u have a Green Bay jersey,you won't care. Eat without caring what it tastes like and drink the cheapest you can get. Plaid shirt and 100 pounds overweight, you'll love it. Get a pizza. You will love the dough. Out of milwaukee area folks, keep driving. Past the hotel, past the scary hood and back to where food doesn't taste like puke.
(1)Kay C.
Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub is only a couple of weeks old, however I have already visited there three times. My first visit was just to check it out on their opening day and have a beer. The place is super cool, as it resides in the former Pabst Brewery Brew House constructed in the 1850's. They did a really great job with the decor and I especially like the bright red, white & blue PBR colors. The bar is nice - make sure to check out the awesome PBR tap handle carved out of a reclaimed piece of lumber from the brewery that is most likely from a tree that would now be 300+ years old. The beer selection is good - only Wisconsin brews on tap, but a good selection a bottled beer as well. And - bonus! - they serve the PBR just the way it was meant to be, in a schooner glass. Service at the bar was great, everyone was very friendly. My second visit was with a family on a Milwaukee tour. We had drinks at the bar and the "soon to be famous" monster pretzel with cheese and mustard. Service again was great. The girls liked the specialty cocktails. I, being the designated driver, enjoyed the Sprecher Root Beer. On my third visit, I brought 36 people for lunch. The owner, manager and chef were all very easy to work with. They actually put together a special menu for my group and worked perfectly within my budget. They were all on hand when the group arrived and Mark, the owner, provided a nice welcome at the door. The food and service was outstanding. Everyone was really impressed. Only complaint was the portion sizes were ridiculously huge...oy. Plenty of to-go boxes were asked for. I think most people got two meals out of one. Now I just need to go back and enjoy the outdoor patio - which looks great - and listen to the live music on Friday nights. I give Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub a Blue Ribbon! This is a great new restaurant/bar in Milwaukee that will certainly impress your friends and out-of-town guests. Love the buildings, the history, the incredibly huge Pabst neon sign and the Brew City spirit. Cheers!
(5)Troye S.
Our second trip to Jackson's in the last year. Both times were over the top service, excellent drinks and great food. The only reason I am giving a 4 &3/4 star is because of the liquid cheese on the nacho plate, but even with the squeeze cheese ...... We will be back for more next time we are in MKE.
(5)Katie S.
What an unexpected surprise! The interior is fresh and clean with welcoming chairs. Obviously, the PBR is extra special here - from the tap it's served in a goblet fit for a wanna be king! The back patio doesn't have a great view (and until the plants grow a bit more you can peer into guest rooms!) but it's spacious and welcoming and makes you wanna hang out. Who needs an outdoor bar when you can just bring out a cooler and sell cans from it? The staff were outstanding - attentive and friendly.
(4)Alexandria Q.
Jackson's has a great environment! The chicken tenders are my favorite because of the homemade breading. Our server was Britney and she was great, and fast at getting drinks and everyone knows that's a good sign!
(3)Jason C.
We went here after the Best Place tour. I had the Heart Attack wrap, which was amazing. It is loaded with a ton of meat, though a tiny bit salty. Either way, I have visions of coming back a few hours after a workout and devouring it. I like the space too... it felt very open and relaxed.
(4)Sarah D.
Stayed at the adjoining hotel during Summer Fest. We spent a few hours drinking before the show then came back late night and grabbed some food. Everyone was nice, the food was good-chicken wings were yummy. Overall, good experience for some cocktails and bar fare.
(4)Matt G.
This was our first time at Jackson's Blue Ribbon and we will be coming back! The service was good and the atmosphere was relaxed and enjoyable. I had the Veggie Wrap and it was very good.
(4)Jim L.
The best cheese curds in the world are found right here. Friendly, courteous staff are always willing to accommodate your every need. Super casual atmosphere in an historically significant building make for a wonderful experience. This is a must see for first timer or old timer Milwaukeeans and out of towners alike!
(5)Vicki M.
This is top notch! Everything made from scratch, great service and atmosphere! I fell in love here! Ask to see the attached hotel , you'll be blown away ! We just had apps, they were fantastic. Can't wait to go back when in the area
(5)Roya B.
Came here for lunch, but it looks like they have the same menu all the time. Great place to eat al fresco--wonderful patio with plenty of seating. The food portions are great, most of us took leftovers, and there are many choices for sides. I had the veggie wrap (falafel, hummus, assorted veggies) with a side of fruit, and it was a really tasty yet lighter choice for lunch--great when you have to go back to work and actually get stuff done! I will definitely be back for their happy hour and cheese curds!
(4)Sara S.
Went here with another couple after visiting Best Place for Christkindlmarket. We were seated right away and service was very friendly. The booths were huge and our feet dangled! Found the little foot rest, though, so all was good. We went for the dinner specials. My husband got the Sundried Tomato-Crusted Salmon and it was perfect. Two of us ordered the Pasta of the Day which had scallops with a tapenade, capers, and little bits of garlic in a brown butter sauce. Yum! Another in our party ordered the Cut of the Day. Pretty sad. It was a ribeye. It was super thin, though, not at all what he expected. Probably less than a 1/2 inch thick. Our friend said it tasted more like something you'd get at Denny's alongside a couple eggs. When it is a "Market Price" entree, you expect to get more than Denny's. Everything else, though, was great. The sides, veggies, drinks atmosphere - all top notch. I was teetering between three and four stars, but I'll go with the four because everything else besides the steak was great. I think if you stick with the bar food, you'll love it.
(4)Sam H.
By chance wandered into here after being at the best place for a couple of drinks. The decor here is pretty sweet, and made a great first impression. Unfortunately the food and service led much to be desired. I got the buffalo wings + a cobb salad. The wings came out way too burnt and salty. I could have probably cooked it better myself. In fact it was so much of a salt overload that I couldn't even taste the spices on the actual wings. The salad itself was not bad, but then again its not real hard to screw up a cobb salad. However, it was fresh and tasty. Our waiter seemed to disappear at times... was quite thirsty after the the wings and had to wait for what seemed like forever to get a refill. He did apologize for completely "forgetting" to refill my water. But still, for a pretty empty place, not hard to go over and fill up a cup of water. I had a sip of the "east sider" drink and I found it completely repulsive, but my friend seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. So YMMV. Stuck at a 2.5 stars so i'll bump it up, since its new and hopefully they sort out all the kinks, but food was subpar.
(3)Nick K.
I am conflicted. The atmosphere and design is awesome, the appetizers were great (cheese curds and jalapeno popper). But my lunch (cuban sandwich, bland, came with chips that were sold as sweet and tangy and they really seemed like they were plain old lays) was extremely average, and service was below average. It was downtown dining, but it shouldn't take 2 hours for lunch! I will be back, and hopefully improve my review!
(2)Jen Y.
As the name implies, they do carry more PBR iterations than I have ever seen before (PBR light!... really?) but food is so-so. Sandwiches we had were nothing special with generic sides. Salads the same story, nothing real special. Where they do well is appetizers! Some of the best cheese curds and poppers ever! So I'd stick w/the PBR's and the appetizers here since the place is pretty cool with nice patio. I'm glad to see this area being revitalized!
(3)Dorise G.
5 stars for the giant soft-pretzel alone. beer list solid, cheese curds decent, fish fry buffet for a wedding rehearsal dinner was a decent spread. but for real, kids - you really don't need to know anything other than it is IMPERATIVE you obtain the giant soft pretzel. it'll feed many, but despite being the size of a medium pizza, i could eat that whole thing alone in one sitting. oh, and get a spotted cow. definitely a spotted cow. if you get a PBR, tho, i'll give you a pass.
(4)Molly F.
The first time I tried Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub, it was busy for a Badger basketball game. We waited an hour for our table and finally we were seated at a table that had been empty for at least 20 minutes. Once seated a server never came. After another 15 minutes, I finally got up to ask the hostess to assign us one. Once the food came, I was even more disappointed because my chicken was burnt. I wanted to like this place, so I decided to give it another try. This time as soon as we were seated, during another busy night. The waitress told us it would be at least an hour wait to order any menu item and that the kitchen was out of most of the appetizers. We debated leaving until the waitress came back and sad the kitchen was back on schedule. Once we ordered, we didn't see our waitress again until the bill. My side salad was forgotten about and brought out with my meal and once again, the chicken was burnt! Needless to say, I have lost hope in this place and won't be taking my friends here when they are in town visiting.
(2)Dave J.
Cool atmosphere. The renovations on this building are a miracle. The service wasn't great, but they're still finding their stride, so that's a free pass. We'll be back, and it could easily be 4 rather than than 3. The cheese curds are the same beautiful mess as their Blue Mound location... pretty much the best I've had in a bar. The guy at the table next to us was far less impressed with his meal, a sandwich of some sort, but the staff went above and beyond to make things right for him, and everyone left happy. My one lingering (and somewhat silly) frustration is an odd thing that I wouldn't have noticed had my bar-savvy companion not pointed it out and then proven it to me over my protestations: all of the draft beer is served in 10-oz. chalices rather than pint glasses. They look elegant, which distracts you from their capacity, and they would be appropriate for some of the higher-ABV microbrews, but the classy stemware just doesn't go with PBR (which they feature prominently, given the venue)... better off getting the tallboy, 6 oz. more for just $0.50 over the draft price. Maybe they'll even let you pour it into the fancy glass. ;-)
(3)Clare W.
Wait staff were great -- super friendly and attentive. Some good beers on tap. Cheese curds were AMAZING. get them. You won't be disappointed. Other food on menu pretty good. Mushroom soup delicious. Nachos -- aye -- not so good. Cheese on them does not do their home state proud. Hummus w/veggies okay Shuttle to game was GREAT! Will return for beer and cheese curds
(3)Shane K.
I ate here with a group so we had a pre-prepared buffet style meal, so I can't comment on the menu items per say, beyond the appetizers that we had which were chicken nachos and wings. The wings were the size of most legs and were nicely spiced, and the blue cheese dressing had huge chunks of cheese. The nachos were really nice as well. For lunch we had some wraps, salads and sides. The steak and cheese wrap that I had was really tasty and the sides were all good too; kettle cooked chips, cole slaw, and a nice, fresh salad. At happy hour I tried a few beers and they had a nice selection on tap. Service was friendly and attentive, no complaints. They get a good crowd here given the 'no-man's land' location. There was a great vibe and atmosphere. I'd come back.
(4)Angela S.
Great dining experience!!!!! The highlights were the cheese curds, chili, fish fry, beer breaded shrimp and fries. The only thing I didn't care for was the coleslaw/ The portions are large and the prices are reasonable. Can't wait to return and try other things.
(4)David M.
Awesome chicken wings! They have more on draft than PBR too! The burger and fries were okay. I would stay clear of the oysters. Likely they don't go thru many of them. Most people were enjoying nachos and the like.
(4)Tim J.
This bar just serves 12 ounce pint draught beers. The problem is a pint is 16 fluid ounces. Don't get shorted when you pay for a full pint.
(1)Rufus J.
Tried it for lunch at the recommendation of a friend. I'm picky but wow was I impressed. Décor looks really cool, service was attentive and prompt but the food was the highlight. Those who know me know I love me some chicken obviously and these were the best chicken strips I've ever had. I'm told they are actually hand breaded there. Best part is I got some chicken and fries for 9 bucks! I reviewed Saz's a while back on the how bad of value they were...this is the opposite. I'm going back today, love that they opened on in my home town of Waukesha as well.
(5)Mihaly T.
As someone obsessed with Milwaukee's history and architecture, I have been following the rebirth of the Pabst Brewery since it closed 17 years ago. During Doors Open MKE 2012, I was excited about actually getting inside the Brewhouse building for a preview of what is now the Brewhouse Inn & Suites and Jackson's Blue Ribbon Pub. So, when hosting a very important happy hour with very impressionable business colleagues from both coasts, I chose the newly-opened Jackson's as the venue. For out-of-towners whose idea of "Milwaukee cool" is the Iron Horse, I thought I had just the spot to blow them away. My heart was 100% set on making this place "known." Two hours later, my heart was 100% set on leaving and never coming back. Reception: Although a hostess was stationed right inside the door, she stood like a mute mannequin that watched our large group enter, survey the room, and wait for seating. No greeting. No motion to help us. The restaurant was maybe 1/4 full with many open tables, but it wasn't clear which were available. We had to ask one of the servers where we should sit. The hostess never moved from her podium. Maybe she was a robot? Happy Hour: We specifically chose Jackson's based on their happy hour promotions, which are featured on their website, Facebook, Yelp reviews, and of course, their menu. We thought this was a great opportunity to sample as much as possible. Only problem? Our server said there weren't ANY specials. None. He took our drink order, placed it at the bar (two steps away) and vanished for 10 minutes while our drinks sat there. When he returned, we questioned the Happy Hour drink pricing and "Daily Happy Hour Appetizer Specials 4-6PM" printed on the menu. The server actually asked to see the menu because he "didn't know about them." He disappeared for another 10 minutes, and then came back to honor the happy hour drink prices, but said there were no appetizer specials. OK. If that was true, that's fine. But when our server didn't even know the price of a tap beer, could we really trust him? So much for Jackson's heralded Happy Hour reputation. Food Service: Although there weren't any specials available, each of us ordered entrees, and frustratingly, each of us had an issue. Side items weren't served with sandwiches, condiments that were requested 2-3 times were never delivered, portions were inconsistent even between 2 people ordering the same item at the same table, and worst of all - - at least for me - - my chicken tenders were dried-out, cold and rubbery. Now, I'm not sure if you've ever tried to eat cold, deep-fried, breaded chicken tenders, but it tastes a little bit like eating sawdust-covered sponge. They would have been perfect if they had been served hot. Exit: After waiting forever for a third round of drinks and our plates to be cleared, we asked for our check when the server returned to the table. He offered to split the bill five ways so we wouldn't have to do it ourselves. What we didn't realize is that he would split the bill five ways and then run the wrong bills on the wrong credit cards. The only person in our group whose bill was accurate was the one who paid cash. He apologized for this inconvenience and said he had to get his manager to fix it. And then disappeared for another 10 minutes. With our credit cards. By the time he finally returned to the table, we'd been ready to go for a very long time. We weren't prepared to hear the news that he reran the cards incorrectly a second time, and that they'd need to be fixed again. OUCH. Absence of management: Introducing a brand new "bar and grill" venue in a city already oversaturated with them requires a certain charm and connectivity. Our server wasn't doing anything to build a repeat business here, so it's unfortunate that the management never stepped in to say a basic "sorry." However, there was no visible leadership at all, and as a result, no service recovery. Overall, Jackson's is a beautiful, promising space that should become Milwaukee's new downtown destination. But I will be waiting a very, very long time to recommend it to anyone ever again. As an active YELPer and downtown denizen, I've never been so embarrassed by a venue I had been so excited to visit. As a new venue in a new neighborhood, where neither have really put themselves on the map yet, Jackson's needs to do much, much better to survive. Until then, we'll be taking business happy hours back to the Iron Horse.
(2)RC T.
Actually the food here is not too bad. The issue is with their management of a group event on saturday, March 8. The required prepayment for a group of 45 and placed us in a room that only had seats for 35 (5 tables x 7 seats) and would not allow us to sit in the adjacent restaurant area. They were incredibly slow to replenish the food so people paid twice, once for the group buffet and once off the menu when no food arrived. The manager could not explain the bill. A quantity of 2 orders of wings cost $90. When asked how many wings were in each order he said about 12. That would mean 24 wings cost $90! Definitely will not book another event with this management. They were happy to take the money up front, but did not provide the space nor the food per their commitment.
(1)Katie R.
Okay, normally I would think that portions are going to be reasonable based on price...Jackson's portions are beyond reasonable and almost insurmountable! The grilled cheese - Wow!
(5)Diana J.
Pub food that tastes like 5-star food :) The cheese curds are State-Fair quality and the wings are BETTER than Points East... yah, I went there.
(5)Mike S.
The building looks great, the food was good but the service wasn't that good. It is definitely a bar where the employees hang out and customers are stuck waiting and you don't get good service. The hotel next door is night and day different where all the staff was great. They are probably owned by different people.
(2)Jennifer W.
I am a fan of JBRP - Wauwatosa, and when having to pick the place (I hate picking the f*&#ing place!) for a happy hour this week, a friend astutely reminded me to give the downtown version a whirl. I am a big fan of the Pabst revitalization, and this was as good of an excuse as any to check this place out. Upon arrival in my car, I was immediately annoyed. The parking is redonk - 1 hour parking pretty much everywhere in a 3 block radius. I learned upon entry, however, that the parking ramp 1/2 a block away is only 75 cents per hour Duly noted, problem solved. The menu, I believe, is identical to the other location. Many have noted, and rightly so, that the cheese curds are nothing but artery-clogging goodness. The ginormous pretzel is another fan favorite. The happy hour remains one of the best in town. But it was the ambiance that blows this place out of the water. High ceilings, beautiful decor, ample seating in a variety of options (including a patio), and a tasteful and fun homage to all things Pabst Blue Ribbon. I think this is a great place, and expect it will be a mecca for the beautiful people of downtown. Nicely done, JBRP. I'll be back.
(4)Nazgul W.
Nothing shocking here but solid pub with decent food. The atmosphere bumps it up a notch, being in the Pabst complex, with the old buildings and cool aesthetics. Our server was attentive and friendly, the food came out quick. I got the chicken tenders and fries to soak up some beer and it was all well and good. They have a pool table and a huge patio. There's a hotel attached in the same building and Best Place right down the street. Jackson's is pretty big so unless it's happy hour or something it shouldn't be hard to find a table. We popped in on a Saturday night after a Brewers game and it was all very smooth sailing. Cool spot! The old Pabst church is right outside too.
(4)G D.
We were staying at the connected hotel and came over for a meal after check in. We were seated right away. Our server, Brandon, was very pleasant and helpful. I had the portabello sandwich and my husband had the vegie wrap. Brandon told us the portions were large and he was not kidding! I think it was one of the most flavorful portabello sandwiches I ever had. My husband loved the spicy hummus on his wrap. My "Wiscosmo" drink was also very good. We would happily come back in the summer when the courtyard is open.
(4)Ron J.
Here in Milwaukee for work and looked for interesting places to visit. This was recommended. They are closed on Tues, so we went on Wed, happy hour time. There is a different special each day for happy hour. Had good price on bottle domestics. And they tapped a keg from a local brewery, and that beer was free. You cant beat free beer! Ordered pizza, it was thin crust and very delicious. Wings were on special so had some of those too, very good. It was a fun evening with trivia game and many large Tvs Will go back on Sunday, for bloody mary bar !
(4)Jason H.
Great burger, PBR on tap was super fresh :). Go here especially of the brewery is closed on a Tuesday and you can't go to PBR directly. Cool place for sure, glad I found it
(4)Nick M.
Went in here for a Friday fish fry, good food, good prices and you could get a 40 of PBR in a paper bag bottle holder, awesome. Very cool layout and design. Will be back!
(4)Andi K.
We've been here a few times and always enjoy the experience. The food is good, but be warned- the portions are large. I highly recommend the pretzel! On our last visit, Tabitha was behind the bar and she is awesome! Hard working, great service, and she made us feel special. Check it out!
(4)Craig H.
I was the designated driver, and i got kicked out for drinking water. the staff was rude all night. worst bar i have been to in Milwaukee.
(1)Andrew D.
It's really a shame, this place has so much potential but they really drop the ball. The food and service are severely lacking.
(1)Dan W.
I have been to both locations and the food drinks and atmosphere is the same at both, Great!!! The food is consistently good, service and drinks solid and just a fun place to be.
(5)Anthony J.
I work in one of the adjacent buildings to this restaurant, and it is amazing. The service is excellent, and everyone who goes in gets treated like a regular. The place is historic, located in an original Pabst Brewery building, and the area it's in is basically untouched. You can even still see the Old Milwaukee beer logo that was spray painted on the wall by Will Ferrell when he filmed a commercial in this restaurant. The food is awesome - definitely try the Tosa Chicken sandwich (pay the extra $0.50 for blackened chicken), it's amazing. The fries and onion strings are to die for. I have yet to try a Giant Pretzel, but I've heard from other that it's really huge and really good. Even during the busy lunch hour, the wait time for boh being seated and your food preparation is surprisingly short. Only have an hour lunch? You can definitely go to Jackson's! If you're in this neighborhood, or staying at the Brewhouse Inn and Suites, you definitely have to stop in.
(5)Stephanie L.
I have now found the mecca of nachos. I, at one time, thought a garbage can lid filled with fried triangles and canned cheese sauce was THEE best. No. No. JBRP has taken the mighty nacho crown and cast all others to the bowels of pub-fare-king-wannabes. I am a nachophile, and this Mt. Olympus-sized portion of tortilla chip delight does all things to satisfy: nicely spiced chicken pieces that are proportional to the other toppings; tortilla chips that stay crunchy, even under the blanket of liquid cheese; fresh jalapenos; scallions; black olives; the list goes on. My only poo-poo remark goes to the jarred salsa. I expected some pico, given the fresh jalapenos. Jackson's will take the cake, if they can pair a salsa with their heavenly nachos. This was truly a meal for 3 people. You wouldn't need anything else. I am dying to return for further tasting of the menu items I saw served to others. The wraps looked gigantic and delicious. The sandwiches looked hefty and tasty, and the pizza looked like it could battle it out with some of the best in town. Of course, we will see if it all lives up to its appearances. There is a profession called food-styling...
(4)Katie C.
Wow! Very impressed with the space, both indoors and out. We had a great server named Brandon and played beanbags on the awesome patio. Must get a happy hour PBR in the chalice - like glass! Highly recommended.
(4)Dawn A.
3 stars for atmosphere, ambience and the cocktails! It's one of the nicer looking pubs you will ever go in. And the specialty cocktail list is fantastic! Lots of TVs, which will make this a great place to go during sports events. Booths are super comfortable. The food, however...eh. I can't say it was bad, but it wasn't good either. We tried the cheese curds, which were tasty, but really greasy. We had the pork sandwich and the swordfish sandwich. Both the sandwiches were good, and huge! I loved the sauce on the swordfish sandwich, more than the swordfish itself. One came with fries, which were good. The other had the onion strings, which were pretty greasy as well. Our server was really attentive and had lots of suggestions for us. He was great! I think we will come back and try some other dishes for sure. But I will mostly be back for the fun of this pub, not necessarily the food.
(3)Elaine E.
Mmm! Terrific bar food. Four of us shared the Macho Nachos, Jalapeño Poppers and the Fried Green Beans. Service is wonderful, and the atmosphere is great. They've really done a lovely job renovating the historic space!
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