Jack’s Place

There’s no place that puts a smile on your face better than Jack’s Place.
One of the only decent steak houses left in London that doesn’t cost the earth, Jack’s place overflows with good, old-​fashioned home cooking and top secret family recipes passed down through generations (well, I say top secret. They’d probably tell you if you asked. They’re that friendly.)
Jack’s place has the most fascinating history of any restaurant I’ve been to. Opened in 1968 by retired boxer, Jack Talkington, it is the epitome of hidden gem. Do not be fooled by how easy it is to walk right past it on the busy York road. Once you step in, you can still hear the buzz from the knees ups they used to have, where Jack would notoriously chop off the ties of the businessmen whilst they weren’t looking (Jack’s place was and is still not for the stiff upper-​lipped). The walls are lined with hundreds of ties collected over the decades like medals. If those walls could talk… well, they practically did. Looking like a cross between a vintage boutique and a war memorial museum, every inch of the walls are adorned with trinkets, well-​deserved awards, and framed snaps of celebrities on their visits. If it’s good enough for Jack Nicholson, it’s good enough for me!
Jack’s Place has well-​stocked bar and a menu sporting a few select dishes; quality over quantity — because spending 3 hours digesting the menu isn’t fun for anyone. I would suggest wearing loose-​fitting clothes to accommodate the generous portions. I started with their garlic butter prawn special, which I don’t usually order, finding it difficult to de-​shell a prawn in public whilst still looking mildly human. However, the couple on the next table made theirs look delicious (not only do I read the papers over your shoulder — I perve over your meals from a distance. Can’t take me anywhere, really… except Jack’s Place) so I opted for the same, made extra special by Angela (Jack’s daughter) bringing me a twee little bowl of hot lemon water and a mini towel.
Their king sized T-​bone steak was cooked to perfection, with a classic mushroom sauce and a decent size portion of chips and veg to go with it. Would recommend: Their pecan and butterscotch cheesecake.
Tip: Jack’s is an intimate little place that would be great for a first date.

Ok so from the outside it doesn’t look much. But inside it is an old home world english feel. I have been here 3 times and every time the steak was amazing. Its huge, perfectly cooked, amazing quality and so tender. Steak comes with a free side of potatoes or chips and a big plate of veges. Can’t recommend this place more. Steak is better than gaucho’s and all for 14.95 honestly go. its awesome