Jack's American Bistro — Restaurant in Town of Queensbury

Last night we celebrated a birthday with a family dinner at Jack's in Queensbury. I have heard lots of positive reviews, but never tried it out for myself.

Seven of us enjoyed salads, dinners, desserts, and coffees over a nice leisurely 1 1/2 hours. Service was excellent, attentive but not intrusive, and the manager stopped by at the end to ask about our experience. I loved the atmosphere and the vibe of the space. Just a place you can spend a relaxed evening with friends and/or family.

The food was good and several members of my dining party thought it was excellent. 3 ordered steaks and the filet that was ordered medium came out more like medium well with a very charred crust. Definitely a cut that needs to be ordered under. I enjoyed the special of the evening - a lobster and shrimp sweet pea risotto - but not enough that I would order it again. Lobster was cooked well, very sweet and tender. The peas were crunchy and I just didn't enjoy that contrast against the texture of the rice and seafood. The sauce was also pretty bland. This is a great place if you are not a fan of intensely flavored food; I would have definitely wanted more garlic and herbs in my broth and my husband said he was missing more flavor in the crust of his New York strip too. Caesar dressing also missing that punch of flavor I love.

However, the desserts - oh my goodness!! So often, I am often underwhelmed by the variety of desserts at many restaurants. Last night, it was like the waitress had found out what my favorites were as she read each one off of her list. There was bananas foster, bread pudding with bourbon sauce, chocolate mousse, cheesecake with blueberry compote, and creme Brule. The mousse was amazing- on par with my favorite from OBI - and I sampled the bread pudding, also amazing.

This is a really unique place with a great vibe and I recommend trying it once. Dinners were in the range of $30 for chicken parm and up to the mid 50s for steak, hot vegetable included but salad extra. For me, I will come back for drinks and desserts at the bar as the flavor profile of the meals wasn't enough to bring me...

Excellent food and service! We hadn't been to Jack's in a few years and decided to stop in spur of the moment on a Friday evening. We didn't have a reservation and they were pretty much booked, but the host graciously ushered us over to a high-top, which doesn't really work for my arthritic knees so we asked to sit on the couch - it had a little coffee table in front, and he happily obliged.

A lovely and hospitable beginning to a very enjoyable evening at a locally owned and operated establishment. David, our waiter, was very friendly and attentive, and even gladly brought us seconds on their complementary serving of some of the best liver pate I've ever tasted!

We both ordered the pork schnitzel, and it came with the most amazing Sherry-based gravy, minced cabbage, and homemade mashed potatoes. It was all very filling, and we had no room for dessert. But we will definitely be back because this restaurant gets everything right, especially the idea of hospitality, which is all too rare...

Five stars all day long. When people from out of the area ask me where to have a nice dinner my response is always the same. You can find the same corporate chain restaurants at nearly every exit off the highway. Our area is no different there are many options no matter your preference. But, when I travel and look for a good restaurant I would rather a local family owned establishment. And Jack's American Bistro hits every note. From the convinient location, the welcoming friendly staff, the atmosphere, and the menu... the menu is updated with interesting delishious entrees, and is as other reviewers have mentioned on par with New York or Boston. Top notch. The steaks are great on their own but you have add on options like the Kona rub (my favorite- and oysters on the half shell the whole menu is just great. Can't say enough nice things about this establishment. Well worth a visit. Every person I've recommended Jack's to has come back impressed and pleased with the entire...