Jackson's Mighty Fine Food & Lucky Lounge

A nostalgic nod to mid century Americana and comfort food classics and some unexpected twists (a la sushi) in an upbeat 1940's dinner house.

9 / 10
455
ratings
Address

11927 Democracy Dr (at Library St) Reston , VA 20190 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 147


Keywords:

jackson deviled eggs French Dip sandwiches happy hour trendy outdoor seating great value waffles salads desserts casual daily specials brunch food bar spacious meringues meats margaritas French toast bruschetta
Andrea Bordenca

Best customer service I've ever experienced. The food was great, too. Calamari , roasted chicken salad and waffle with ice cream dessert . Yum!

Sean Lefever

Had the deviled eggs and maple bacon . Bacon was incredible. Deviled Eggs were 6/10. Dinner has the grilled chicken . That was delicious!

Michael Galus

Great service and delicious brunch food ! Server was so nice to our family and treated us like gold! Go hungry if you are going for brunch !

Kelly

Validated parking at the machine inside. The deviled eggs are to die for, and the lobster roll is delicious! I could eat the rolls all.day.long.

Jordan Saunders

Steak Frites was delicious and the Flour-less Chocolate Waffle was outstanding!! Ambiance was a little weird too many different light fixtures!!

Saeed

nice tap beers and good quality food. french dip and bacon cheeseburger was nice.

Matthew Rogers

Deviled eggs are amazeballs and come w/ 3 sticks of candied bacon . Do it. Seriously. Do it.

Michael Natale

Margarita is solid. Grab some drinks outside. Nice bar staff . Add jalapeños to the Marg . Niceee.

Beth L

The food’s great last but our server, Kelly, was a bit much. My husband was still holding his dessert spoon when kelly took the bowl away. Pounced as soon as the tip was left. Feltvery rushed

Ingrid Danielle

The food here is always delicious. Both bars and patio are always crowded . It's a little disappointing that Jackson 's does not serve shots after 9p. Go across the street to American Tap Room after 9p.

Elizabeth Terrell

Homemade , warm, sugar rolled doughnut-holes come with all items till at least 3PM on Sundays. Very indulgently tasty- kids will love them.

Chris Merkel

Try the prime rib , medium to well done. You can't go wrong. Fantastic flavor, great quality cuts, and so consistently done.

Todd Bayliss

One of the few places I get a cocktail instead of a beer — Classic Mojito for me and my wife loves the Ginger Lime Martini .

Ingrid Danielle

The Deviled Eggs w/Spiced Pecans & Sugar Cured Bacon are to die for!! The brunch menu has some pretty yummy stuff. :)

Thomas L.

Great place to stop for a business lunch - the booths are very conducive to conversations.

Joseph Kennedy

Fantastic service! Love the Long Island Iced Tea . Amazing French dip sandwich . Great people watching .

Raquelle Bowie

I hate Jackson 's! I was told by Neal ( bartender ) that him and all of the other staff there have met and come to the decision that I am no longer welcome because of my "erratic" behavior!

Alexandra Dunbar-Fernandez

The Deviled Eggs are the bomb! Don't forget the Roast Chicken Salad . It's music in your mouth.

Ken Kauffman

Great place for a happy hour or just to dine at all hours. Consistent service. Part of Great American Restaurants chain.

Daniel Geyer

Excellent food, awesome salad , smoked salmon was to die for!

Amanda Bernstein

favorite restaurant by far, the sushi and salads are amazing. you can't choose a bad entree at jackson 's

Marcel E

Very fresh ingredients . Service was very attentive and fast without getting in the way.

Patrick S

Show up after work on Fridays for the cougar show. Be sure to arrive early to get a good seat to watch the antics!

Ryan Alexander

Deviled eggs are the best, ask for Chris at the bar and he'll take good care of you.

Melissa Goodnight

The crab cake platter was nice, but it had a strange crumb cover that wasn't really necessary. It would've been better without that, I think.

Jared Campbell

The salmon entree is my happy food.

Gasper Sopi

awesome sushi great house salad and an interesting steak with blue cheese on top.. try it out

Lucas Houghton

Skip the crab cakes and lobster roll and go for the French dip . Too much shell in their lobster rolls and crab cakes .

Gary Barrett

Motorcycle parking in the front! Two thumbs up.

Northern Virginia Magazine

This Great American Restaurant also happens to be a great place to mingle with other NoVinians. - June issue 2012

Ann Marie Turnicky

FYI - finish your Starbucks coffee before entering Jackson 's. It will be taken away or you get booted.

Pavel Vovk

This place is fantastic... HK style tuna was outworldish. Great service too.

Jamal

you MUST have the White Chocolate Bread Pudding ...thank me later!

Jovany Cuesta

Waffle desert is banging!!!! Must get!!

Nathan Gammie

The deviled eggs are wicked good. There's no maybe about them - do it!

P Davis

Just had the chicken and waffles for brunch . Fantastic!

Jackson Riddle

Try the deviled eggs . The calamari is unique and very good.

Greg Frikor

Great seafood . Attentive service. Crab cakes are delicious.

Jesse Thomas

The French dip with extra melted cheese is to die for.

Jonathan Firestone

I highly recommend the Lobster roll . Fantastic corn on the cob and fries with that. Followed up by Lemon Marshmellow Meringue pie and you're in heaven.

Jim Brown

Short smoked salmon with MacMurray Pinot Noir by the glass. Perfect pairing. Delicious meal.

Taylor Reis

Befriend the bartenders - they're looser with alcohol when you do!!

Eric Jaw

Orange flavored fried calamari ! That's a new one

Gary Barrett

Good spot to hang out on your bike !

Matt Small

You can't go wrong with the French dip .

Elizabeth

I love to get the Lobster and Ham Mac N Cheese ... a trendy twist on my favorite comfort food !

Kallen Carlson

Matt Allen is the best bar tender! So nice and willing to help everyone :)

Nikki Patterson

Tuna rolls were wonderful & lobster bisque to die for....

Jenna

Outdoor bar area & fun place for happy hours

Spazzo

Have one of the best Rib eye around the area ... Marinated for 7 days .... Thts awesome!!!!!!!!!!!

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