Gothamist: Jack's Luxury Oyster Bar

joe d

Thu, 30 Oct 2003 18:18:30 -0500

i'm happy to hear such good things about it, as i've wanted to add this to my short list of places to go. however, chowhound boards on it have been brutual. literally, reply upon reply about how disappoiting it was. i'm going to check it out myself and report back!

John

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 13:37:07 -0500

I've never been to Jewel Bako, though I'd like to go. Went to the Blue Goose once and liked it, the super-friendliness/attentiveness that is so much a part of the Lamb's mini-empire is really nice, I live right around the corner and eat at a lot of restaurants in the East Village. Often I have great food, just as often have crappy service (varying from simply indifferent to actually surly). I also just enjoy walking by the Blue Goose, it's like a little slice of suburban living room on that block...

Jen

Wed, 29 Oct 2003 00:28:27 -0500

Yes, it's super tiny, even for tiny T. T and I have been to Jewel Bako and Blue Goose together also, both are lovely. We didn't get to the Bananas Foster. Next time, though.

t

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 22:52:59 -0500

having experienced this particular jack's outing with gothamist i must also recommend highly the shrimp cocktail. delicioso! however, the place is wayyyyy tiny.

Nickelass

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 12:38:44 -0500

I haven't been to Jack's L.O.B., but I've been to his and his wife's Jewel Bako and had the greatest sushi orgasms of my life. Not only is the food beyond compare but Jack and Grace spoil you with their hand-and-foot service and anecdotes.

John

Tue, 28 Oct 2003 10:55:23 -0500

I was taken to Jack's for my birthday--great food, really nice atmosphere, and very good service. One of the best NYC restaurant experiences I've had, but I also wasn't paying the check. The bananas foster are unbelievable...