Jack And Harry's — Restaurant in Florida

My family and I visited Jack and Harry's on Merritt Island for lunch on October 13th, 2023. We had mixed feelings about our dining experience.

To kick things off, we ordered the fried pickles as an appetizer. They were battered and fried bread and butter pickles, and I must admit, they were pretty good. However, the downside was the price – $9 for the amount we received left us feeling a bit disappointed. In comparison to other places where you get nearly double, if not triple the amount of pickles for the same price, it felt like a bit of a letdown.

For my main course, I opted for the meatloaf with mashed potatoes and teriyaki broccoli. The meatloaf, unfortunately, tasted more like a regular burger with onions inside and appeared to be topped with ketchup and fried onions. It was decent, but it didn't live up to my meatloaf expectations. The broccoli, although the best side dish on the plate, could have used more sauce or to be tossed in it, rather than appearing like it was simply sitting on top. The mashed potatoes, to be honest, were bland and could have benefited from more seasoning than just salt and pepper.

My husband ordered the Mustang burger without grilled onions. He found the burger to be decent but not particularly remarkable. The fries, like the mashed potatoes, were under-seasoned, and he had to drown them in ketchup, something he doesn't typically do.

My mother-in-law, a self-proclaimed wings connoisseur, ordered the wings. She was less than thrilled. The fact that she only received 8 wings for the price, when other places offer at least 10, was a disappointment. She ordered them double-dipped for extra crispiness and had bleu cheese, Carolina Gold, and buffalo sauce on the side. She enjoyed the Carolina Gold, although she found it a bit too sweet. The buffalo sauce didn't win her over, but she really liked the bleu cheese, finishing two of the sauces.

Our server, Corrine, was pleasant but didn't stand out or make a significant impression on us. It's possible she was having an off day.

In the end, we spent $70 on our meal, and while we appreciated the atmosphere and decor of the establishment, the food fell short of our expectations. The establishment's unique and unexpected decor was a highlight, something we all agreed worked surprisingly well. I particularly enjoyed the Cat/Dog photo. However, in terms of returning to dine, it's unlikely we'll be back. Still, we believe it's worth checking out at least once for the ambiance and to form your...

We used to dine here regularly but not after tonight. The food was average and what we expect. The service was very good. Our server took very good care of us and was very warm and friendly. When our bill came I gave our server my card and when she dropped it off said thank you and left. When I looked at the charge slip the cost was higher than it should have been. I asked to see the menu to check, and sure enough both of our entrees were 15-18% higher than the menu prices. I asked our server and she was perplexed and said she was not aware of why but would get the manager. Several minutes later, Lori, the manager stops by and ask if there is a problem. I told her the prices were much higher on our bill than the menu prices. Her response was they were increasing prices and they couldn’t keep changing menus so next time use the online menu as they are always correct. I explained that we ordered our food from the menu provided and this are the prices she expected to pay. She replied that she was sorry but there wasn’t anything she would do. I told her we would never be back, and she responded with sorry and walked away. Our server came over and apologized and we told her it wasn’t her fault and wished her luck. JUST A WARNING, IF YOU GO THERE CHECK YOUR PRICING ON YOUR CHECK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ANYTHING. IF THEY WILL LOOSE A CUSTOMER OVER $6.00 THEY DON’T VALUE...

A very nice surprise to find on a whim...

My son agreed to eat hear on my suggestion, as whimsical as it was, as we were searching for somewhere to eat and this popped up on my Yelp search, being nearby. What we discovered from the non-descript entrance is that the inside is truly whimsical itself.

The inside is decorated in a fusion of steampunk and car bar, down to the old-time lights. The booths were cushioned, the hightops were the most comfortable I have ever sat at, and the bar was the main protagonist inside as it took up some good square-footage.

My son ordered one of their burgers, I can't recall, while I got their grilled meatloaf. He enjoyed their burger with a very nice helping of crispy fries, while my meatloaf was way bigger than I expected, I then couldn't eat it all. Anyway, it was all very good. The service was friendly and efficient, I recall Hillary being her name, and she did a fine job taking care of us.

My only nit was that they must have had a problem with their A/C as it wasn't as cool as you would expect. In fact, it was downright warm in the place, which did take away from the overall experience. Even though they did put fans out, but really to no avail. No matter. The food, the ambiance, and the service made up for the...