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The Jackson Restaurant is a groundbreaking restaurant inspired by the avant-garde artistry of Jackson Pollock, is set to introduce a new style of restaurant to Rochester Hills’ culinary landscape. Co-owned by acclaimed Chef Justin Vaiciunas and hospitality expert Michael Mauro, The Jackson promises a sensory journey through art, food, and design. Designed by Detroit-based firm, Pop House, The Jackson’s interior creates a modern, inviting space where guests can unwind and socialize. The synergy of relaxation and energy makes it an ideal destination for intimate gatherings and lively celebrations. As The Jackson opens, patrons embark on an extraordinary culinary journey where art, food, and hospitality converge for an elevated experience.
Hours
| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 184 N Adams Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
Phone: (248) 709-9453
Website: http://www.thejacksonrestaurant.com/
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Reviews
Ali
The Jackson is the most underrated brunch spot in Rochester. We went on a Sunday after church and got right in. Cole, our server was personable and very knowledgeable of the menu. We had espresso martinis that were well balanced and the perfect pick me up. We ordered the Short Rib Hash and Breakfast Flatbread with a side of potatoes and it was absolutely delicious. If you are looking for a new spot to try in the area, this place is it. 12/10 recommend
… moreAllie Lynx
My mom and I came here last year and had some of the best food of our lives: a chicken risotto dish, a brussels sprout salad, and the most delicious apple cake we have ever tasted. It was so good that we asked to speak to the chef, who to our surprise came out to the table to talk to us almost right away! I can’t remember her name but she was so sweet and you could tell how passionate she was about the food she had made. We left so happy (if a little light in the purse) and I told all of my friends about this little place….
This past weekend, my husband and I stopped in again. What a huge mistake. Our food tasted like it had been prepared at a Leo’s Coney, my chicken was so dry I left over half of it on the plate. The young man serving us didn’t ask how our food tasted, even when he asked if we wanted boxes for our barely-touched meal and we declined…even the overpriced drinks couldnt make that food taste good…
We did’t complain….we just paid way too much for our food and left very disappointed.
Clearly the chef my mom and I met has moved on or is out of town, and this place doesn’t know how to operate without her. I recommend: Stay away from here until the cooks can learn how to cook! Very sad that this place has ended up like all the other flavorless cookie-cutter restaurants in The Village. You can get the same food from Kruse for half the price…and better drinks too!
… moreThis past weekend, my husband and I stopped in again. What a huge mistake. Our food tasted like it had been prepared at a Leo’s Coney, my chicken was so dry I left over half of it on the plate. The young man serving us didn’t ask how our food tasted, even when he asked if we wanted boxes for our barely-touched meal and we declined…even the overpriced drinks couldnt make that food taste good…
We did’t complain….we just paid way too much for our food and left very disappointed.
Clearly the chef my mom and I met has moved on or is out of town, and this place doesn’t know how to operate without her. I recommend: Stay away from here until the cooks can learn how to cook! Very sad that this place has ended up like all the other flavorless cookie-cutter restaurants in The Village. You can get the same food from Kruse for half the price…and better drinks too!
Wendy Broughton
The fluffy pillows tasted like a mistake – so much salt the inside of my mouth it felt puckered as though I’d taken a bite out of a lemon.
Out of brussel sprouts so I couldn’t get the interesting looking warm salad I wanted and spinach instead of brussel sprouts I agreed to have with the scallops, (no other choice) which for $38 I expected to be more than a count of 4.
But I couldn’t eat more than 2 anyway because there was so much garlic and salt and balsamic… couldn’t taste the scallops much.
Was a little surprised that when we said we just wanted water that the waiter didn’t open the bottle that had been on the table when we sat down and pour it for us. We poured it ourself and it wasn’t very cold, no ice in our cups, and we emptied the bottle pouring it for ourselves by the end.
(No ice? Correct. No.)
Soup of the day was tomato bisque, my daughter ordered it and waiter came back saying they were out. He was very apologetic and asked if there was anything else she’d like and she said okay mashed potatoes.
So instead of salad or soup we had a side of mashed potatoes. Okay, they were pretty good,
Then – more as they were the same mashed potatoes my scallops were placed in. The spinach on top – it was fine but just way too much going on on my plate, and texture was nonexistent. Brussel sprouts would have probably worked better for texture. Couldn’t really taste the scallop as the overpowering garlic, salt, balsamic reduction, blinded it, as well as sort of each other. I am not sure what I was tasting just “everything and too much of it” is what I would describe it as.
The waiter mistakenly left the truffle mayo on the side and left the the peppercorn off the steak. Fine though, when my daughter brought it up he brought out peppercorn sauce.
I still am not sure why they put half a jar of mayo on a dish for her – not just because she asked it be left off, but why such a large amount?
I wish I could have traded it for ice water and maybe some bread or flat crackers on the table to absorb some of the seasoning of which there was way too much on everything out of my mouth.
I wasn’t going to leave a review, but as I type this,I finished eating over 3 hours ago and have brushed my teeth and used listerine, then fluoride rinse, and THEN STILL ate a plain tortilla but nothing can make my mouth stop tasting like a solid garlic clove.
We dined on a $150 gift card and I was happy to give the waiter a quite generous $39.76 tip to have used up the card.
For $150 plus tip we had the “fluffy pillows” (of SALT) served with garlic butter, a side of mashed potatoes, a steak with fries and half a jar of unwanted mayo, and 4 scallops atop mashed potatoes with spinach.
That’s it, no drinks, not even tea, not even ice for the water, and no dessert.
Atmosphere would be 4, the main restaurant styling has a lot going for it, but the bathrooms fail at what appears to have been an attempt at “maximalist chic.” And I think the tables are a gold Calacatta marble laminate print, not real marble, although still really pretty.
I was very pleasant and didn’t bring any of this up to the nice waiter. I didn’t want to make it a negative experience for our special occasion. My daughter loved her steak, so there’s that. Yay!
I feel sad for this place having not done better. It’s a good idea and seems like there’s much unrealized potential. I admire the courage of a solo restaurant chef/entrepreneur.
It’s probably hopeless but I have to go brush my teeth again. Maybe I should try gargling with vodka. Seriously I’m considering that.
… moreOut of brussel sprouts so I couldn’t get the interesting looking warm salad I wanted and spinach instead of brussel sprouts I agreed to have with the scallops, (no other choice) which for $38 I expected to be more than a count of 4.
But I couldn’t eat more than 2 anyway because there was so much garlic and salt and balsamic… couldn’t taste the scallops much.
Was a little surprised that when we said we just wanted water that the waiter didn’t open the bottle that had been on the table when we sat down and pour it for us. We poured it ourself and it wasn’t very cold, no ice in our cups, and we emptied the bottle pouring it for ourselves by the end.
(No ice? Correct. No.)
Soup of the day was tomato bisque, my daughter ordered it and waiter came back saying they were out. He was very apologetic and asked if there was anything else she’d like and she said okay mashed potatoes.
So instead of salad or soup we had a side of mashed potatoes. Okay, they were pretty good,
Then – more as they were the same mashed potatoes my scallops were placed in. The spinach on top – it was fine but just way too much going on on my plate, and texture was nonexistent. Brussel sprouts would have probably worked better for texture. Couldn’t really taste the scallop as the overpowering garlic, salt, balsamic reduction, blinded it, as well as sort of each other. I am not sure what I was tasting just “everything and too much of it” is what I would describe it as.
The waiter mistakenly left the truffle mayo on the side and left the the peppercorn off the steak. Fine though, when my daughter brought it up he brought out peppercorn sauce.
I still am not sure why they put half a jar of mayo on a dish for her – not just because she asked it be left off, but why such a large amount?
I wish I could have traded it for ice water and maybe some bread or flat crackers on the table to absorb some of the seasoning of which there was way too much on everything out of my mouth.
I wasn’t going to leave a review, but as I type this,I finished eating over 3 hours ago and have brushed my teeth and used listerine, then fluoride rinse, and THEN STILL ate a plain tortilla but nothing can make my mouth stop tasting like a solid garlic clove.
We dined on a $150 gift card and I was happy to give the waiter a quite generous $39.76 tip to have used up the card.
For $150 plus tip we had the “fluffy pillows” (of SALT) served with garlic butter, a side of mashed potatoes, a steak with fries and half a jar of unwanted mayo, and 4 scallops atop mashed potatoes with spinach.
That’s it, no drinks, not even tea, not even ice for the water, and no dessert.
Atmosphere would be 4, the main restaurant styling has a lot going for it, but the bathrooms fail at what appears to have been an attempt at “maximalist chic.” And I think the tables are a gold Calacatta marble laminate print, not real marble, although still really pretty.
I was very pleasant and didn’t bring any of this up to the nice waiter. I didn’t want to make it a negative experience for our special occasion. My daughter loved her steak, so there’s that. Yay!
I feel sad for this place having not done better. It’s a good idea and seems like there’s much unrealized potential. I admire the courage of a solo restaurant chef/entrepreneur.
It’s probably hopeless but I have to go brush my teeth again. Maybe I should try gargling with vodka. Seriously I’m considering that.
Edwin G
The salmon was absolutely delicious, and my kiddo loved the butter pasta—ate every bite! The place has a great vibe with a warm, inviting atmosphere and excellent-tasting food. Definitely a spot we’ll be coming back to!
… moreFadi Elisha
The Jackson is a super fantastic spot, perfect for a date night! The ambiance is lovely, though I’m not entirely sure if the giant painting fits the concept of the place just my personal opinion.
We opted for shareable meals as appetizers and didn’t go for the full entrees, but we felt the menu could use a bit of a tweak. The service was a bit lacking, especially considering the place was empty when we arrived. Our server only added food to the table without removing any empty dishes or drink cups.
Overall, The Jackson is a good place with excellent drinks, just needs a little work on the menu and service.
… moreWe opted for shareable meals as appetizers and didn’t go for the full entrees, but we felt the menu could use a bit of a tweak. The service was a bit lacking, especially considering the place was empty when we arrived. Our server only added food to the table without removing any empty dishes or drink cups.
Overall, The Jackson is a good place with excellent drinks, just needs a little work on the menu and service.
Vanessa Kasiukiewicz
Had a really nice first experience here! It is so cute on the inside and the service was great, especially considering they just opened a week ago. Everything seemed like it was running very smoothly! We tried a lot of small plates (the crab cakes and soft pillows were our favorite), the wedge salad, and we also split the bolognese entree. We tried the espresso chocolate torte paired with a tequila pecan espresso martini to end the night, which was amazing!! Overall, I’d come back for the drinks, small plates and dessert!!
… moreNancy K. Owens
What a hidden gem in the Village Mall of
Rochester Hills, MI! The restaurant is small and charming with beautiful art work on the walls. Chad was so welcoming and seated us immediately! He was attentive, friendly, helpful with menu suggestions, and very efficient! Perusing the menu, i found it to have a wide variety of offerings and the portion size is excellent! I chose the roasted chicken with Thyme and mushroom risotto – absolutely amazing and really delicious! My friend had the pumpkin parmesan tortellini which was perfectly prepared and my other friend had the Caesar salad and bang bang shrimp which she loved! The wine selection is outstanding- I am a fan of Orin Swift and lots to select! Great range of wine by the glass – my favorite Pinot Noir is Meiomi and it was great! Dri is an amazing head chef! Each dish was presented beautifully and the food was delicious! Highly recommend for a date night or family dinner as they had a great selection of items! You won’t be disappointed!
… moreRochester Hills, MI! The restaurant is small and charming with beautiful art work on the walls. Chad was so welcoming and seated us immediately! He was attentive, friendly, helpful with menu suggestions, and very efficient! Perusing the menu, i found it to have a wide variety of offerings and the portion size is excellent! I chose the roasted chicken with Thyme and mushroom risotto – absolutely amazing and really delicious! My friend had the pumpkin parmesan tortellini which was perfectly prepared and my other friend had the Caesar salad and bang bang shrimp which she loved! The wine selection is outstanding- I am a fan of Orin Swift and lots to select! Great range of wine by the glass – my favorite Pinot Noir is Meiomi and it was great! Dri is an amazing head chef! Each dish was presented beautifully and the food was delicious! Highly recommend for a date night or family dinner as they had a great selection of items! You won’t be disappointed!
Angela B
My husband and I came in to celebrate our anniversary. We walked in and were greeted and seated right away. I had made a reservation the night before. Our waitress was Sasha and she was great. We ordered a few small plates. We ordered the Miro shrimp, crab & cabbage, 3 cones (crab dip, smoked salmon and beef tartare), lemon potatoes and vegetable ragu. We received a complimentary glass of bubbly for it being our anniversary and we ordered the martini and vodka and vanilla espresso martini. The atmosphere was great. We loved all the art on the walls and the chairs were very comfortable. The drinks were amazing. The food was okay. The plates were very small and pricey. You don’t get any type of bread or anything just the food you order. The food did come out pretty quickly. Overall, we would go back for the drinks.
… moreSheila Werner
I really like this restaurant! It is located at the Village of Rochester Hills. The Chef here is great. The mood has a hip vibe, the service was excellent, and the food was amazing. This is an upscale dining experience, with a really cool bar to grab a drink. The theme is unique as well- Jackson Pollock reproductions, hence the name “The Jackson.”
… moreReema O
Tried out the Jackson last weekend, looking to try somewhere new. We had the crab and cabbage fritter, fluffy pillows, and drinks to start. Also had the caviar cones which were good but was surprised that there was sour cream at the bottom of the cones, also tried the edamame hummus cone which I would not recommend. For mains, we shared the bolognese which was an average bolognese, the filet that was cooked perfectly, mushrooms, truffle mac, and lastly, scalloped potatoes which were underwhelming. I feel like the menu could be a bit more advanced and the flavors need to be stronger and stand out more. Not sure if it was just an off night with the seasonings and flavor profile.
The decor and ambiance of the restaurant is modern and has character, I really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Service could’ve been better, we were not checked on much, only to order and bring our food. Manager (maybe?) was nice, however. Our little table lamp had went out and he immediately noticed and replaced it which was not needed but much appreciated and shows he cares and exhibits attention to detail.
Price was a bit much considering the points listed above and for a newer restaurant.
Overall, I’d give The Jackson a 3.5 if I could since I’m indifferent but I’ll give a 3/5, because I believe with some minor tweaks to the dishes, menu, and staff, The Jackson could be a favorite and worth another try.
… moreThe decor and ambiance of the restaurant is modern and has character, I really enjoyed the atmosphere.
Service could’ve been better, we were not checked on much, only to order and bring our food. Manager (maybe?) was nice, however. Our little table lamp had went out and he immediately noticed and replaced it which was not needed but much appreciated and shows he cares and exhibits attention to detail.
Price was a bit much considering the points listed above and for a newer restaurant.
Overall, I’d give The Jackson a 3.5 if I could since I’m indifferent but I’ll give a 3/5, because I believe with some minor tweaks to the dishes, menu, and staff, The Jackson could be a favorite and worth another try.