Jacks Place Bistro and baking and events by jack — Restaurant in Florence

If I could rate Jack’s Place more than 5 stars, I would (and I consider myself harder to please than the average customer).

As a Muscle Shoals native who has since moved out of state, I was anxious to try a newer local business with my family. None of us (including those who are still local) had been to Jack’s Place Bistro, so we went solely based on Google reviews and viewing the online menu. There were six of us, ranging from 3 years old to 79 years old.

Here’s what each of us ordered and what we thought… First, we started with the Pork Rind Basket (mostly because I was so hungry and my gluten allergy limits my appetizer options), and let me tell you… BEST pork rinds I’ve ever eaten. And the jalapeño ranch? I could have drank a cup of that stuff. Although we questioned the $2/person price tag, we ordered the Bread Basket for the table; it comes with three different types of bread, all distinctly different than the next. The zucchini bread is dessert worthy and has a similar taste to a quality carrot cake. There isn’t a designated kid’s menu, but the staff was happy to cater to our needs. My 3 year old had the five cheese flatbread. I wasn’t convinced she would like it because I thought it might be too advanced for her palate, but she loved it (and ate over half of it on her own)! I ordered the Tikka Masala spicy and had zero complaints, although I think the mild version wouldn’t have satisfied my need for heat. My mom and aunt shared the Pork Tenderloin Medallions. They loved the glaze on top and the sides consisting of broccoli and potatoes. Their only critique was that the core of the tenderloins had become a bit dry. My uncle had the Sautéed Chicken & Veggies and his plate looked so good. He loves spicy food, but can’t satisfy that need since having surgery. He said that his meal was very flavorful. My grandmother didn’t order a meal, but enjoyed sampling everyone else’s dinner choices.

The atmosphere was 10/10 and Jack himself even delivered the food to our table. It really made the “send my compliments to the chef” a simple task. I cannot recommend Jack’s Place enough. I will definitely be returning each time I...

Jack's is a very nice place with a chill, modern environment and a great menu. The staff are friendly, helpful, and have always been willing to make recommendations. So far, I haven't found a single menu item I didn't like. However, the spaghetti...it is absolutely amazing. You should definitely try that. It's a bit pricey, but worth it for the quality and flavor of the food. The only drawback here is the wait. If you're on a tight lunch schedule of an hour, you'll be pushing it even if you don't have to drive. I usually wait 20-25 minutes after ordering for my food to arrive, so count on an hour to an hour fifteen to enjoy your food. This is definitely not a place you want to be in a rush and scarf your meal down! Take your time, enjoy it. This is my new go-to for a stressful day. It's impossible to eat here and still feel haggard afterwards. This is especially true if you get a nice bowl of peach cobbler after your meal :)

TL;DR - Go here and try everything....

First of all, I love the atmosphere. It is a shotgun style layout with a bar tucked into the front and tables lined up to the rear. The stamped tin tile ceiling is dotted with recessed lighting and beautiful whimsical art is displayed across the walls. The playlist is all my favorites, as I am of a certain age. Now for THE FOOD. Short story: so good, and lots of it. Longer story: The Nashville hot chicken sandwich: 1 My husband: 0. The man still needs to figure out his limits! The sandwich is indeed hot, but super flavorful. The chips are house made, ridged and crunchy and delicious. The Trio appetizer had hummus, a black bean dip, and tapenade, all so good. And the chicken tikka masala over wild rice was delicious as well. The chicken was shredded and so savory. Our server played both hostess and server and had lots of tables but she kept our glasses filled. Thank you for a...