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Dave
Barstool pizza review on TikTok was an 8. The first bite was an 8, the last bite was a 4. The restaurant design is the worst of all worlds for subtle or sober
social interactions. Alcohol-fueled, boisterous and red-faced bar-flies have the advantage of being able to scream directly into the ears of their friends while those in the dining area simply cannot bridge the acoustic chasm presented by the distance of a table. Quiet couples and groups did their best to pantomime while otherwise sitting isolated and silent. The pizza was fine. We had three and they are easy to share. The Caesar salad was served with that not quite wilted but 8 hours too long in the fridge romaine- you know the type where it almost looks just a bit pale, but as you bite into it, the lettuce gives can’t muster a crunch at the end of mastication way that says, “thank god you ate me before I died completely.” The wings were completely fine but the sauces and dressings are not all from scratch. The server was manic but his voice was so well supported by his diaphragm, we could make out his name. He flitted around the room screaming into retirees ears as they nodded in vague acknowledgement of the first coherent sentences they had heard since being seated. We all liked the food well enough. I’m not going back and a single bite just outside the door or take-out would have been enough.
… moresocial interactions. Alcohol-fueled, boisterous and red-faced bar-flies have the advantage of being able to scream directly into the ears of their friends while those in the dining area simply cannot bridge the acoustic chasm presented by the distance of a table. Quiet couples and groups did their best to pantomime while otherwise sitting isolated and silent. The pizza was fine. We had three and they are easy to share. The Caesar salad was served with that not quite wilted but 8 hours too long in the fridge romaine- you know the type where it almost looks just a bit pale, but as you bite into it, the lettuce gives can’t muster a crunch at the end of mastication way that says, “thank god you ate me before I died completely.” The wings were completely fine but the sauces and dressings are not all from scratch. The server was manic but his voice was so well supported by his diaphragm, we could make out his name. He flitted around the room screaming into retirees ears as they nodded in vague acknowledgement of the first coherent sentences they had heard since being seated. We all liked the food well enough. I’m not going back and a single bite just outside the door or take-out would have been enough.
Ralph Betty
Always good, last nights special was outstanding, curry coconut Halibut on a bed of rice with steamed fresh spinach and a mango chutney. Large portion cooled perfectly!
… moreThomas Rock (Tom)
We frequent Jack’s. Excellent bar-style pizza! Very good salmon & Rueben. Good specials. Never had a bad meal at Jack’s. Live music on the weekends that can make it seem very loud so not great for conversation but some of the music is very good. Jack & staff always hustling. Some of hostesses could use a little coaching. Seem a little frantic/disorganized in how they take orders, greet people, process take out etc.
very good bar set-up and attentive bar tenders
… morevery good bar set-up and attentive bar tenders
Michael Cohen
After the Dave Portnoy pizza review I decided to give this place a try. It’s so hard to find good pizza on the Cape! Got the pizza takeout and when I went to pick it up it wasn’t ready yet despite the fact that I was there around the time I was told it would be ready by. I had to wait quite a while for it. Even though it was fresh out of the oven, since I live about 20 minutes away it was cold by the time I got home. Everyone enjoyed it though. So tonight, we decided to try Jack’s again this time in the restaurant. That was a MAJOR mistake.
I walked in with two hungry kids in tow to find there was a 30-40 minute wait. Not a big deal! Well, twenty minutes later it didn’t seem like they’d seated anyone yet and my kids were pretty miserable. So, I ordered an app at the bar. THIRTY minutes after that, I’m still waiting for my app. So, I checked in with the bartender and the kitchen never made it. The bartender got the order going and comped the app for me which was really nice. About 15 minutes later, I had my app. Now, I’ve been at the restaurant for an hour and I have a free app and no table even though I was told 30-40 minutes. I saw Jack the owner and mentioned to him that I had a problem with my app and that the wait for a table was quite long and I had been given a grossly inaccurate wait estimate and all I got was repeated statements of “it’s crazy tonight!” Not super helpful or comforting.
Well, about 1 hour and 20 minutes after our arrival we were finally seated. Nearly triple the wait time estimate we got when we arrived and had we known it would be this long we never would have stayed. Once we sat down, the band in the bar area started playing and I could barely hear myself think. They were good and I loved the music they were playing but the volume was way too loud for a restaurant. The waitress who served us was super nice and stayed on top of things. The kitchen is an absolute mess though. Both my kids ordered burgers and asked for bacon on them. The kitchen forgot the bacon not just on one burger but on both. Plus, it took a good 30+ minutes for the four meals we ordered. Normally, I’d be happy to order a salad or an app first. However by the time we were seated and with all the noise from the band, I just wanted to eat and get out of dodge. The food was fine but nothing great. The pizza was definitely better hot and was probably the best thing anyone ordered. While the waitress was great and tried to get our food to us as quickly as possible it would have been nice to have gotten an apology from Jack instead of “it’s a crazy night!” several times. Most well run restaurants would also comp an entree or give some kind of discount in this situation to apologize as well and that really didn’t happen either.
Long story short, if you want to try out Jack’s definitely get the pizza. Probably come on a weeknight when it’s less busy and maybe bring walkie talkies so you can communicate with your tablemates over the music too but probably better just to go someplace else instead. I almost never review a restaurant or a small business in a negative manner. However, this was such an awful experience and my kids were so miserable enduring it that I felt compelled to warn other people who might not be as patient as I am. I probably should have seen this coming as they didn’t even have my simple takeout pizza order ready on time during my first visit.
… moreI walked in with two hungry kids in tow to find there was a 30-40 minute wait. Not a big deal! Well, twenty minutes later it didn’t seem like they’d seated anyone yet and my kids were pretty miserable. So, I ordered an app at the bar. THIRTY minutes after that, I’m still waiting for my app. So, I checked in with the bartender and the kitchen never made it. The bartender got the order going and comped the app for me which was really nice. About 15 minutes later, I had my app. Now, I’ve been at the restaurant for an hour and I have a free app and no table even though I was told 30-40 minutes. I saw Jack the owner and mentioned to him that I had a problem with my app and that the wait for a table was quite long and I had been given a grossly inaccurate wait estimate and all I got was repeated statements of “it’s crazy tonight!” Not super helpful or comforting.
Well, about 1 hour and 20 minutes after our arrival we were finally seated. Nearly triple the wait time estimate we got when we arrived and had we known it would be this long we never would have stayed. Once we sat down, the band in the bar area started playing and I could barely hear myself think. They were good and I loved the music they were playing but the volume was way too loud for a restaurant. The waitress who served us was super nice and stayed on top of things. The kitchen is an absolute mess though. Both my kids ordered burgers and asked for bacon on them. The kitchen forgot the bacon not just on one burger but on both. Plus, it took a good 30+ minutes for the four meals we ordered. Normally, I’d be happy to order a salad or an app first. However by the time we were seated and with all the noise from the band, I just wanted to eat and get out of dodge. The food was fine but nothing great. The pizza was definitely better hot and was probably the best thing anyone ordered. While the waitress was great and tried to get our food to us as quickly as possible it would have been nice to have gotten an apology from Jack instead of “it’s a crazy night!” several times. Most well run restaurants would also comp an entree or give some kind of discount in this situation to apologize as well and that really didn’t happen either.
Long story short, if you want to try out Jack’s definitely get the pizza. Probably come on a weeknight when it’s less busy and maybe bring walkie talkies so you can communicate with your tablemates over the music too but probably better just to go someplace else instead. I almost never review a restaurant or a small business in a negative manner. However, this was such an awful experience and my kids were so miserable enduring it that I felt compelled to warn other people who might not be as patient as I am. I probably should have seen this coming as they didn’t even have my simple takeout pizza order ready on time during my first visit.
Dögg Matthíasdóttir
The cutest little place, but not so little once you’re inside. Great food everything was good, the pizza, burger, the special and the chef prepared chicken with the salmon sides just for me. Best restaurant on the USA tour so far.
… moreK Syl
Date: 11-28-2025
Restaurant: Jack’s Restaurant & Bar — 327 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Server: Mike M
Initial Impression
Walking into Jack’s, the first thing that hits you is the warmth — not temperature, but atmosphere. Small, cozy, and built like a pub that’s been around long enough to earn your trust. The staff didn’t force a fake smile; they just welcomed me in like a normal human being. That alone put me in the right mood.
Service
Mike delivered. Friendly, sharp, and actually enjoyable to talk to. The guy has the sort of presence that makes you think he’d win Employee of the Year and not even brag about it. My drink never ran dry, he knew the menu inside and out, and his confidence in what the kitchen could do wasn’t bravado — he backed every suggestion with the right call. Drinks? On point. Recommendations? Exactly what I needed, not the usual “everything is great” nonsense.
Food
South Shore Bar Pizza is a sacred thing, and Jack’s nails it. I ordered it crispy because that’s how it should be done, and the kitchen didn’t miss. The Carnivore pie stacks four meats on a tight 10-inch crust, and that slightly sweet sauce punched me straight into a memory I didn’t even know I still had — an honest, nostalgia-loaded reminder of the first real SSBP I ever had.
Overall
Strong atmosphere. Strong service. Strong food. Jack’s isn’t trying to be trendy — it just does the basics right and does them well. Worth stopping in, worth driving for, and absolutely worth recommending.
… moreRestaurant: Jack’s Restaurant & Bar — 327 Gifford St, Falmouth, MA 02540
Server: Mike M
Initial Impression
Walking into Jack’s, the first thing that hits you is the warmth — not temperature, but atmosphere. Small, cozy, and built like a pub that’s been around long enough to earn your trust. The staff didn’t force a fake smile; they just welcomed me in like a normal human being. That alone put me in the right mood.
Service
Mike delivered. Friendly, sharp, and actually enjoyable to talk to. The guy has the sort of presence that makes you think he’d win Employee of the Year and not even brag about it. My drink never ran dry, he knew the menu inside and out, and his confidence in what the kitchen could do wasn’t bravado — he backed every suggestion with the right call. Drinks? On point. Recommendations? Exactly what I needed, not the usual “everything is great” nonsense.
Food
South Shore Bar Pizza is a sacred thing, and Jack’s nails it. I ordered it crispy because that’s how it should be done, and the kitchen didn’t miss. The Carnivore pie stacks four meats on a tight 10-inch crust, and that slightly sweet sauce punched me straight into a memory I didn’t even know I still had — an honest, nostalgia-loaded reminder of the first real SSBP I ever had.
Overall
Strong atmosphere. Strong service. Strong food. Jack’s isn’t trying to be trendy — it just does the basics right and does them well. Worth stopping in, worth driving for, and absolutely worth recommending.
Brash Balls (Brash Balls)
Jacks is my favorite bar pizza on the Cape or really anywhere for that matter. Jack is a really nice guy and he’s been in the business and very successful for many years. He used to run Papa Gino’s and Paul’s (back when both were much better) and now has his own place and the pizza and food is fantastic. My favorite is bacon and pineapple, sometimes I will add jalepeno. It’s really crispy and very consistent. They also have a nice bar and live music. The staff is friendly. Great place I would highly recommend.
… moreChris Mateski
Family friendly, we brought our two year old son. Diverse menu with something for everyone. The fresh hot rolls were Sooooo good with real butter. I had the haddock fish sandwich and it was very good. The wife had pasta with haddock, shrimp and scallops. She loves sea food and rated it fresh and tasty.
… moreChris Durlach
We were pressed to find a dining spot in the early evening on Saturday. Jack’s has a call ahead option, which got us a table in 15 mins ., after arriving.
We shared a bowl of clam chowder as an appetizer. It was pretty good, but could have used more clams.
My entree was mussels, which had a bitter taste, rather than a sweet “finish”. Not sure why?? My guest had scallops. She indicated they were very bland, lacking much flavor. The waiter was apparently new and had to consult the kitchen to address our questions.
… moreWe shared a bowl of clam chowder as an appetizer. It was pretty good, but could have used more clams.
My entree was mussels, which had a bitter taste, rather than a sweet “finish”. Not sure why?? My guest had scallops. She indicated they were very bland, lacking much flavor. The waiter was apparently new and had to consult the kitchen to address our questions.
Amy Stradling
We ordered pizza, and it was better than expected. We had been craving pizza, but honestly, many of the nearby places’ pictures didn’t look appetizing to us. Jack’s was fantastic.
We ordered 2 pizzas to share between the both of us. The other dishes being served around us looked great, too!
It was a busy night, we were seated fast, not the most prompt service but friendly. We parked in the front but there is parking on the side, too.
… moreWe ordered 2 pizzas to share between the both of us. The other dishes being served around us looked great, too!
It was a busy night, we were seated fast, not the most prompt service but friendly. We parked in the front but there is parking on the side, too.