Reviews - Jack's

A surprising jewel in a plain wrapper. The nondescript out hides a beautiful little restaurant with coffered ceilings and shining dark woodwork. The staff was f... read more A surprising jewel in a plain wrapper. The nondescript out hides a beautiful little restaurant with coffered ceilings and shining dark woodwork. The staff was friendly and helpful. Mediterranean cuisine is the star. We ordered stuffed flounder and chicken roulade. Both were delicious. They were busy and the food was a little slow to arrive but worth the wait. I gave them four stars for the atmosphere because it does get loud with a full house. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $30–50 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Baklava with Ice Cream Covered in Pistachio, Stuffed Flounder, Cheese Curds

The food was ok. The wagyu was overcooked and the gyro was not very good. The tzatziki was not smooth but the ranch was drippy. The restaurant does not have a r... read more The food was ok. The wagyu was overcooked and the gyro was not very good. The tzatziki was not smooth but the ranch was drippy. The restaurant does not have a real theme and the server was not very kind but tried her best. The highlight was the standard burger but the price was not worth the value. They were also missing some items on the menu. Would likely not go back. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 2 Service: 3 Atmosphere: 4 Recommended dishes: Onion Rings, Deviled Eggs, Cheese Curds, Sandwich Parking space: Somewhat difficult to find parking Parking options: Free parking lot

Awesome food with outstanding service. The Screwer Tower was a sight to see and quite tasty. Parking: The parking lot is small, but there is room on the streetm... read more Awesome food with outstanding service. The Screwer Tower was a sight to see and quite tasty. Parking: The parking lot is small, but there is room on the streetm Kid-friendliness: Kid friendly Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Veggies Rice and Onion Rings, Steak, Skewer Tower Parking space: Plenty of parking Parking options: Free of charge parking lot

Outstanding surprise. 5 stars absolutely delicious. Hummus trio was fantastic, upscale entries, superb service. The baklava is to die for! We will be back!! Ser... read more Outstanding surprise. 5 stars absolutely delicious. Hummus trio was fantastic, upscale entries, superb service. The baklava is to die for! We will be back!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Veggies Rice and Onion Rings, Soup, Baklava with Ice Cream Covered in Pistachio, Onion Rings, Hummus, Sandwich, Steak, Chicken Roulade

This was our first time here and we will definitely be back!! Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Our waitress was wonderful too. Hummus is excellent Lamb R... read more This was our first time here and we will definitely be back!! Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere. Our waitress was wonderful too. Hummus is excellent Lamb Rolls amazing Charcuterie board was huge and delicious Carrot soup is uniquely delicious I had the Gyro and it was to die for Prime Rib was what my husband had and he said it was the perfect cut of meat and prepared perfectly!! Creme Brule was the best we ever had!! Seriously amazing place and we left with tons of leftovers too!! Give them a try you won't be disappointed!! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $50–100 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Recommended dishes: Soup, Nutella Crepe Creme Brulee, Hummus, Lamb Rolls, Steak Recommendation for vegetarians: Highly recommend

Everything was fantastic! The skewers were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be returning to try something else. read more Everything was fantastic! The skewers were absolutely delicious! I will definitely be returning to try something else.

The food was absolutely outstanding, a perfect 10 out of 10, and the service was excellent! read more The food was absolutely outstanding, a perfect 10 out of 10, and the service was excellent!

Really good flavors, but I was very dissatisfied with the portion size. Our scallop skewer had four small scallops, chicken and steak skewer approx four ounces... read more Really good flavors, but I was very dissatisfied with the portion size. Our scallop skewer had four small scallops, chicken and steak skewer approx four ounces of meat each, if that. 3 skewers came with four tiny triangles of pita and less than a cup of veg. Asked for more pita and got charged for it. Left hungry with a much lighter wallet.

Awesome service and food. Great place to get a Gyro sandwich! read more Awesome service and food. Great place to get a Gyro sandwich!

The food was fantastic, and our waiter was exceptional and very attentive. We will definitely be returning. It's a BYOB restaurant, which we weren't aware of th... read more The food was fantastic, and our waiter was exceptional and very attentive. We will definitely be returning. It's a BYOB restaurant, which we weren't aware of this time, but we will keep that in mind for our next visit.

This is a hidden gem! I had lunch here and it was fabulous. Will definitely be back! read more This is a hidden gem! I had lunch here and it was fabulous. Will definitely be back!

This is a fantastic restaurant to dine at. The prices are a bit on the higher side, so we only visit for special occasions, but they truly know how to make thos... read more This is a fantastic restaurant to dine at. The prices are a bit on the higher side, so we only visit for special occasions, but they truly know how to make those moments feel special.

Jack's is one of my top spots in BloNo. Today, I tried the lunch combo special featuring Jack’s special salad and curried carrot soup, and both were fantastic!... read more Jack's is one of my top spots in BloNo. Today, I tried the lunch combo special featuring Jack’s special salad and curried carrot soup, and both were fantastic! The soup had the perfect balance of curry spice, and I’m a big fan of salads with goat cheese. If you haven’t been yet, definitely give this place a shot!

Don't be fooled by the exterior—inside, the atmosphere is much more romantic than you might expect. The lighting is soft, the music enjoyable, and the staff pro... read more Don't be fooled by the exterior—inside, the atmosphere is much more romantic than you might expect. The lighting is soft, the music enjoyable, and the staff professional. The Mediterranean menu offers a mix of sophisticated dishes alongside familiar favorites like flatbreads, sandwiches, and gyros. You can't go wrong with the meat skewers and grilled vegetables. I adore this little hidden gem and appreciate that it's easy to walk in and get a table. That said, I want everyone to know how wonderful this family-owned restaurant is so it stays around for good! I love this place!

My mom and I dined at this restaurant and were impressed by its cleanliness and attractive décor. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was outstandin... read more My mom and I dined at this restaurant and were impressed by its cleanliness and attractive décor. The staff was incredibly friendly, and the food was outstanding! We sampled the roasted eggplant appetizer, the roasted beet salad, and the gnocchi, all of which were delicious.

I ordered Jack's Special Salad for lunch, and it was absolutely delightful. It featured a combination of greens, walnuts, raisins, pomegranate seeds, mandarin o... read more I ordered Jack's Special Salad for lunch, and it was absolutely delightful. It featured a combination of greens, walnuts, raisins, pomegranate seeds, mandarin oranges, and goat cheese, all drizzled with a honey balsamic dressing. The service was outstanding, and the decor of the restaurant was stunning, creating an upscale ambiance. I truly enjoyed my visit and would highly recommend it for both lunch and dinner. Although I dined alone, I could easily see it being an ideal location for a romantic date as well. The women’s restroom was clean. I went on a Tuesday around 11:15 AM and was pleasantly surprised to find the restaurant nearly empty, although a large group did arrive just before I left. For a quieter dining experience, I suggest visiting on a Tuesday during the opening hours.

I’ve previously ordered the bison burger to-go from this restaurant. Recently, I visited with a special friend, and we had a delightful experience with the flav... read more I’ve previously ordered the bison burger to-go from this restaurant. Recently, I visited with a special friend, and we had a delightful experience with the flavorful lamb rolls and the wood grill skewer platter, which featured lamb, chicken, and shrimp—all expertly seasoned. The seating area is cozy but somewhat small, so I recommend making reservations for special occasions. The service was a bit slow, likely due to having only two staff members working, but it’s best to arrive before peak dining hours (we got there before 6). Overall, it’s a lovely place with friendly staff and delicious kabobs, although it is a bit on the pricey side.

Every item was amazing. We tried a bit of everything. Eggplant spread, lamb rolls, Beet salad, Gnocchi, Lamb and Chicken skewers, and baklavaFood: 5/5 read more Every item was amazing. We tried a bit of everything. Eggplant spread, lamb rolls, Beet salad, Gnocchi, Lamb and Chicken skewers, and baklavaFood: 5/5

We never considered this restaurant until reading a recent article about it. We always thought it was a diner like in LeRoy. Their menu interested us.Food was g... read more We never considered this restaurant until reading a recent article about it. We always thought it was a diner like in LeRoy. Their menu interested us.Food was good. Not great, but definitely good. No complaints there.Service is really lacking. Our server seemed very....confused is the only word I can think of. It took quite awhile for him to come to our table for the first time and when he did he seemed confused. He warned us kitchen got slammed. We were in no hurry so didn't mind. We put in an appetizer dinner order. It took over 45 minutes to get our dinner. I'd rule it out to being his warning except that the 4some on one side of us 2some on the other who came in after us got their food before us. In fact, the 4some finished their dinner were paying the check before we got our dinner. After dinner, we ordered desserts. One came out (after another long wait) correctly. The other was a totally wrong order. We had to wait again for the second one to be corrected. Luckily, my wife and I planned to share the desserts it worked out.If you plan to eat here, bring a bottle of wine and patience.

I had the Lamb Sausage Flatbread which was amazing and my boyfriend had the Jacks Angus burger which was equally amazing. We had the Hummus starter which was de... read more I had the Lamb Sausage Flatbread which was amazing and my boyfriend had the Jacks Angus burger which was equally amazing. We had the Hummus starter which was delicious with carrots, cucumber and flatbread. Great service and very nice atmosphere.Food: 5/5

Am kicking myself for not stopping in before. Doesn't look like much outside but lovely interior. Had seafood cioppino and was awesome good portion size and pre... read more Am kicking myself for not stopping in before. Doesn't look like much outside but lovely interior. Had seafood cioppino and was awesome good portion size and prepared great!! Really nice to have such array of different dishes than get elsewhere. Didn't serve alcohol but let you bring own in. Service pleasant but bit slow, but think that's because I arrived ahead of dinner crowd

My wife and I stopped by Jack's restaurant for lunch, today. We had an appetizer of hummus. I had the stuffed flounder and my wife had the 6 ounce filet mignon.... read more My wife and I stopped by Jack's restaurant for lunch, today. We had an appetizer of hummus. I had the stuffed flounder and my wife had the 6 ounce filet mignon. We shared a dessert of chocolate mousse. The hummus was delicious. My stuffed flounder was one of the best restaurant meals I have ever eaten. I've dined at more expensive restaurants. I've dined at fancier restaurants. I've dined at more exclusive restaurants. Not a one of them can match Jack's stuffed flounder. My wife's filet mignon was excellent, according to her. The chocolate mousse was excellent. The service was very good. The atmosphere was warm and pleasant. I highly recommend Jack's restaurant in Normal, Illinois. If you do go there, order the stuffed flounder. It is amazing. I will be back.

A restaurant with almost no parking, connected to a laundromat, next to Wendy's? This can't be a good place right? Oh boy is that not the case. Aesthetics: The... read more A restaurant with almost no parking, connected to a laundromat, next to Wendy's? This can't be a good place right? Oh boy is that not the case. Aesthetics: The first thing you'll notice when you walk in is that the inside's decor is very appealing! Nice atmosphere with TV paintings and wall outlets by edge tables. The food is all extremely appealing in design, and is well plated. It feels much more formal inside than you would expect outside. Drinks: They do not serve alcohol here, but do allow you to bring in your own and they provide glasses free of charge. They have tea, coffee and other standard sodas. (I can't remember if it was Pepsi or Coke, sorry Appetizers: We've been here several times and have had most of their appetizers and they're all delicious. One thing that sets Jack's apart is that all their condiments are home made (including the ranch)! The Truffle Black Garlic Deviled Eggs are my favorite. Food: I highly recommend the Bison Burger if you're a fan of burgers, it's one of my favorites in town; the aioli sauce on top is perfect. My wife typically gets the Charcuterie Board, which is an assortment of meats, vegetables and cheeses served with bite sized pieces of naan bread. If you're on a date, the skewer tower is a good option if you both want to share something. They serve you a flaming tower of 5 skewers with sides around the base similar to the Characuterie Board, with some additional options. Dessert: We got the House-Made Baklava and it was fantastic. Conclusion: My wife and I have been coming since this place opened, Jack's Restaurant is one of the best restaurants in Normal and the chef owners really put a lot of effort into their food, and it shows. If you're a fan of Mediterranean, you would be doing yourself a disservice not to come here.

That was a great choice for dinner. the atmosphere was very pleasant. it was a little loud, but they had a food rush. the server where amazing and very helpful.... read more That was a great choice for dinner. the atmosphere was very pleasant. it was a little loud, but they had a food rush. the server where amazing and very helpful. I had thought about what I wanted to order, but they assured me that I loved it as it was, and I absolutely did. sad I can't remember the name of the teller, but it was a chicken dish with spinach and asparagus. I totally recommend it. that is a must go to the restaurant for dinner.

Everything was delicious! You have to try the deviled eggs, so yummy. The shrimp skewers were perfectly cooked and the veggie side had great flavor. This is a p... read more Everything was delicious! You have to try the deviled eggs, so yummy. The shrimp skewers were perfectly cooked and the veggie side had great flavor. This is a perfect date spot.

We drove on the way to az. place is a little strange. a kind of food club. no bar or beer wine. kept waiting for something that goes wrong or lacking. that was... read more We drove on the way to az. place is a little strange. a kind of food club. no bar or beer wine. kept waiting for something that goes wrong or lacking. that was so, hidden gem! a glass wee would make it 5 stars.

First visit, won't be long before another. Great service, but expect to wait for your delicious, hot food, prepared for you. Carrot soup was wonderful. Grilled... read more First visit, won't be long before another. Great service, but expect to wait for your delicious, hot food, prepared for you. Carrot soup was wonderful. Grilled octopus was tasty, tender, outstanding. Gyro's were awesome as was the Paella and Lambs shepherd pie. All arrived hot and nicely presented. What a gem. Go.