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St. Jack
After a funeral, I went for a drive to
do some thinking and I ended up in SE. At about 6:00 PM I saw St. Jack, pulled over to park and walked in with no reservation. I was seated at the bar which
quickly filled up.
The bartender was helpful and professional. The drinks were good; I had a â??Guillotine,â?? and absinthe concoction worth the trip in and of itself.
To eat, had the marrow bones and the best trout entrée Iâ??ve had in my life. It was cooked to perfection: the perfect mid-point between juicy and firm. It was prepared with lentils, and had a subtle tang to it that contrasted gracefully with the natural oils of the fish. The ambience was intimate with perfect lighting and huge melted candles on the bar. The service was first rate, and I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. Cheered me up a great deal.…
Rustic French dishes paired with innovative cocktails and a great wine selection. The freshly-baked Madeleines will amaze and delight.
Wobbly service, delicious dining.. After we attended a concert, my partner and I went to St. Jack for the first time. It was a half hour before closing time on Saturday, so we got the cliche once over from staff when we asked for a table, likely hindering their immediate after work plans with our late dining. Typically, service improved as our bill climbed and by the end of our meal, service was downright good. Aside from that, the food was very good. The wine list is well considered and the cocktails were perfect. The steak was perfectly cooked and our salad was outstanding. We didn't have dessert, but intend to go back and include that next time. The design and atmosphere is lovely and when I forgot where I was momentarily, it wasn't a tough leap for the room to feel very similar to dining establishments in the Rhone Valley. Rookie service mistakes aside, we will give it another go.…
