Jake's Grill & Oyster House in Burlington

950 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7N 2G2, Canada

★★★★★
(2051 reviews)
Categories: Seafood restaurant

About

Model ships & images of fish decorate the stone & wood-paneled walls of this seafood & steak eatery.

Website
jakesgrill.ca
Address
950 Walkers Line, Burlington, ON L7N 2G2, Canada
Plus Code
9677+FH Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Monday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM–11 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM–11 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Takeaway Dine-in Delivery
Highlights
Fireplace Sport
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance Wheelchair-accessible seating Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Healthy options Late-night food Organic dishes Small plates Spirits Vegetarian options Wine
Dining options
Brunch Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Bar on site Toilets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
Casual Cosy
Crowd
Family friendly Groups
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids High chairs Kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot Parking

Photos

Reviews

4.6
★★★★★
2051 reviews

Most Mentioned

lobster roll (66) ribs (35) patio (24) seafood chowder (15) fish tacos (15) coconut shrimp (13) seafood linguine (10) sticky toffee pudding (9) sushi nachos (6) escargot (5)
5 stars
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382
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★★★★★
December 15, 2024

I love this place, I've been coming here for years and the quality and consistency of the food is always impressive. The seafood chowder is to die for, more often than not, sea food chowders are filled with a frozen seafood mix, but at Jakes, they use huge chunks of fresh seafood mixed into a delicious chowder. Its a starter, but you could easily have it as a light lunch. I also ordered the fish tacos which had a huge chunk of fish inside of it and was wonderful. The best item for me on this visit was the seafood omelette, filled with huge pieces of fresh seafood, I'll be ordering this again. The service is top notch as is the warm and inviting atmosphere.

★★★★★
November 10, 2024

Went to Jake’s last night for my husbands birthday, I had the trout which was delicious. Tried raw oysters for the first time, very yummy. Other dishes were ribs, fish n chips, crab cakes, bbq oysters. Not one food complaint, just wish our server was a little more friendlier, she was very serious, didn’t ruin our night though 😊

★★★★★
October 28, 2024

Wow, just wow. This has got to be one of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever been to. Went with my girlfriend yesterday for dinner and we were completely floored with this place. Met and exceeded expectations in every category! 10/10 food, service, ambiance, everything! I forgot to get our servers name but she was truly great! Food came out very quickly and the flavours… WOW like no words to describe how much we loved every dish we got. We ordered the escargot, the mussels, shrimp tacos, and oysters and they all were amazing!!! If you like mussels you will be in heaven here. We opted for the spicy marinara sauce and it was SO tasty, mussels themselves were also huge! The oysters were also amazing, very fresh and super tasty! But really though everything hit the mark and more for us. Cannot wait to return! You guys better never close down because you have earned two customers for life!

★★★★★
October 19, 2024

This was my first time trying oysters. The waitress explained that there are different types of oysters, showed me which was which, and told me how to eat them properly, in what order, and with which sauces. We had a nice chat afterward. Overall, the place is fully booked in advance, very popular, and has a great atmosphere. I really enjoyed it and fell in love with oysters! I will definitely come back to this place again. By the way, I recommend trying their ribs — they were incredibly delicious!

★★★★★
October 14, 2024

Jake's is always a go to for delicious fish and seafood. Had the Thanksgiving turkey dinner special. It was very delicious and very generous portion sizes. Would definitely recommend Jake's for a beautiful cozy and warm dining experience. Never disappoints.

★★★★★
September 9, 2024

Came for lunch and it was absolutely amazing! I started with one of each oyster and then had the lobster roll with a side of seafood chowder. Everything was incredible, I can see why the lobster roll has won awards. Don't sleep in the oysters, though - the Scotch bonnet sauce they bring is such an improvement over a frank or tobasco! The chowder also was maybe the best I've ever had. Staff was great and attentive even though lunch was surprisingly busy! Will be back for sure to try more, but for now I'm stuffed!

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

A great place for enjoying sea food, loved their menu and service. Nice ambience and decor. I actually went with my kids, one of who has turned crazy about sea food lately. The server was so kind to tweak the menu per his liking and he loved his plate! We all chose different things and loved them all. Pasta is delicious hands down. Fish tacos, chicken sandwich and oysters - delicious! We went for lunch over the long weekend but it wasn’t too busy. Just right. Over all had a very good time. My younger one definitely wants to come back for more pasta 😊

★★★★★
August 6, 2024

My friend recommended this place because of the grilled food as well as sea food. I had scallops and they were delicious and my friend loves the Cajun chicken pasta. We also had the fish and chips and the shrimp salad. Everything was delicious and I would definitely return for more. Service was excellent and staff were very accommodating.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 17, 2024

Great food. Great service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 16, 2024

We went here tonight for an early dinner and it was fantastic. The coconut shrimps were an amazing appetizer, meals were delishious, the desserts were perfection, service was excellent, and in a warm and cozy atmosphere...well definitely be back 10/10!! Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 14, 2024

Really special place, staff are personable and memorable in a good way. Amazing decorations and atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Good food with reasonable price.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 30, 2024

Love it here!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 23, 2024

Oyster night for the family. Had fun, staff was great food was good. Sad I did not take pictures of the great oysters Lol Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

One of our favourite all time places. Would love to be there daily if I had it my way. Maybe they ll hire me : ) Love you Jake s Restaurant Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Mark at the bar is incredible! We had a reservation at a table but got there early so we sat at the bar. We decided to forgo our reservation and sit and spend our evening with this amazing gentlemen. Im celiac and he went above and beyond to let me know what I could and couldnt have and made sure my entree was safe! Weve been here a bunch of times but this by far was our best experience. Not only the staff but the food was phenomenal. Plus it was our anniversary and he made sure to bring us a Gluten free treat as a congratulations This place feels like home. Thank you Mark and staff for the experience Dietary restrictions: Quite a few gluten free options. The staff is more than accommodating and knowledgeable of celiac and was able to provide detailed info about their ingredients and frying methods

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Oysters are sooooo good!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Amazing place

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

Worth every penny. The food was absolutely delicious. We had the brisket tacos, shrimp tacos for main and Korean beef bites for appetizer and all three were amazing. Server was quite pleasant and responsive. Saturday night was definitely fully booked and we sat at the bar which was great too.

★★★★★
November 21, 2024

I had an amazing dinner tonight, Such a quaint atmosphere and delicious food! Marcie was an amazing server and I will definitely be back again :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Never disappoints for quality of food and services. We had haddock and chips and lobster grilled cheese. The brunch menu is a must try

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

If you love fresh oysters this is the place fresh and nicely served with all the sauces .If you do go hit happy hour there menu is good with specials on wine and food .. Also a great location if your on your way to falls or Toronto great stop very family oriented .. I would highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

We tried the Weekend Brunch Menu, it was fresh seafood and delicious . We re happy eating there. Will come again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Great place although little bit price aaalmost 50bucks after tax and tips for a pasta plate

★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Had lunch at Jakes. Excellent fish tacos. Friendly bartender but regulars at the bar a little salty as I was a new face. Lol

★★★★★
Local Guide
November 21, 2024

Always a nice dinner, Oysters and Halibut. Its best not to sit in the bar area for date night.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Had some top notch cravings but not everyone can handle them........ Jakes hit it out of the park!!!!! Escargot, calamari and Alaskan King Crab Legs! Well-done, will be back sooner than later! Wheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair ramp, only two handicap spots which was a little disappointing. Main floor restaurant accessible.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

PHENOMENAL, food & service was 10/10. Mala was our server, and she made our night! We will definitely be back! One of our new favourites! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Great seafood we enjoyed our time

Local Guide
October 21, 2024

We recently tried Jakes again after a hiatus of about 15 years. People seem to love it. Ok service. No side plate or wet naps offered for the mussels. My friend had to awkwardly eat them out of the pot. Three were closed. 3 out of 4 of us did not enjoy our food at all. Overcooked and/or tasteless. All of it. The 4th person had chowder which he liked. I stepped on something getting into our booth. My foot slipped out from under me. My shoe ended up coated in a mixture of thick black grease, dust and hair. If Id known what I slipped on (years of grime) I would not have eaten there. I do not like knocking a Burlington family run institution. But this was a total waste of money. We will never return.

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Jake s Oyster House was a highlight of the Inaugural Halton Police Foundation Gala. Mack was not only professional and friendly, but he also maintained excellent communication throughout the event. With over 600 attendees, Jake s Oyster House effectively operated two oyster stations, ensuring that guests were well served. Mack and his team demonstrated impressive flexibility and self-sufficiency, requiring no assistance as they smoothly managed the service. They arrived on time, and the guests thoroughly enjoyed the delicious oysters, making for a memorable experience.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

The food here is absolutely amazing!

★★★★★
October 21, 2024

Deliscious! Lobster roll with lots of meat, caesar salad with housemade dressing and tasty blackberry gin smash! Great meal! Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Loving the food here so much

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Excellent location for all kinds of occasions. I always go with the ribs. They never disappoint.

★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Solid seafood offerings.

★★★★★
Local Guide
October 21, 2024

Really great food at fair prices. Service is always knowledgeable and friendly, never missed a beat. Great desserts as well. Muscles are great and I can t get enough of their seafood linguine.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The seafood tower tasted fresh. I enjoyed the oysters, scallops and tuna. Mahi mahi taco was ok. It wasn t bad. Escargot was really good. I would order again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

A little pricey but food and service is great

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great food! Highly recommend

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Mussels in white wine were perfect. Added BBQ shrimp to my Cajun Chicken, excellent! Portions are so big took home lunch.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The food is excellent. The freshness of the oysters is more than in demand! Professional and impeccable service adds oomph to our dinner! The atmosphere is intimate and makes customers happy! With an affordable price and generous dishes, we loved it!

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The only reservation we could make was 815pm. So we are somewhere and came for oysters and mussels. The oysters were very fresh. Best oyster place in Burlington for sure.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Great place! First time visiting yesterday for my birthday and the good was quite good. Our server, Lorraine, was excellent. always checking on us to see how we were enjoying the good and if we needed more drinks or anything. Excellent service! The calamari are out of this world great. Best Ive ever had. My wife was stunned by the seasoning and how light the batter was. Definitely going back!

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food was good. We had Ribs, shrimp and scallop and classic Benny crepes. Very cute decor and great service. A bit on the pricey side but great taste.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Always great food and outstanding service. Oysters are the best btw

★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

We stopped by for a late lunch and sat on the patio. There s lots of indoor and outdoor seating. We didn t have a reso but were able to walk in with no wait. The menu is a bit pricier than we were expecting. I thought the seafood was good quality but the overall atmosphere and location I don t think is worth the price. The patio overlooks the building next door and the parking lot plus all the car dealerships around. Service was also a bit slow and we had to walk up to the bar and ask to pay because no one had come to the patio in so long. Based on the overall experience, I wouldn t be back but the food itself was good.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Dietary restrictions: They were able to make the lobster roll dairy- free. Recommended dishes

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Yayaya triple 5. Stopped in for a quick bite before an appointment. Got the Korean steak bites. Silly I know. It was recommended because I made the request for something quick and small. Service was top notch, they didnt treat me hastily or ignore me once the order went in. The flavour is something to remember. They hit the right spice level and the crust around the bikes was even and crisp. For my next visit Ill make sure to have enough time for their seafood because damn it looked like a good menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Food is delicious and really enjoyed oyster bar.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Like always, Jakes never lets you down. It doesnt matter if youre going there for lunch or dinner. The food and service are second to none. Cheers to the staff. Well done.

★★★★★
September 21, 2024

Love the food but service at the bar was not good last time

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

The food here is great! The service is good and the general atmosphere is nice. If you like seafood youll like this place. Pricing is reasonable for the food quality, and the kids meals are pretty good too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
September 21, 2024

Lobster roll and seafood chowder are top notch!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Ive been here multiple times and the food is consistently delicious The atmosphere, service, and quality of food make this place one of my favorite spots!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Dine-in several times now, brunch, dinner Food quality is fantastic and stable. No surprise! We tried lobster linguine yesterday, which was super delicious and well balanced.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

I loved the decor and the ambiance. Fish Taco was way beyond my expectations.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Lovely restaurant with generous portions and a wonderful, nautical atmosphere.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Its a great place for a good meal

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Have not been here in 25 years and saw an ad on Facebook, said why not. The Raw and BBQ oysters were amazing, and the lobster with shrimp was very good. Overall, excellent experience and coming back soon.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was delicious...service not so much. Waitress was MIA most of the night! Vegetarian options: Decent selection...

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Really unique place! The lobster linguini was amazing and their seafood tower was delicious! Our server was super helpful and friendly. Will definitely return!

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Family celebration, 6 adults, 5 children under 12 yo. Our servers Catherine and Sarah were excellent, they were so good with the children as well. Food selection, something for every age, the children always find something they love. Not to mention dessert. We travel in Europe extensively so seafood is our favourite, Jakes fits the bill when we are home. Our seafood go to place.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The food is amazing at this place. Our favourite is Salmon nachos . But I should say the management can do a better job with seating the guest and reservations. Also more experienced bartenders & hostesses may upgrade the service to the perfect level.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

The food here is awesome! I highly recommend the clam chowder!!! Bacon wrapped scallops were great to. Salads were very fresh.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Their muceles are to die with the spicy tomato sauce like omg good, but over all it a great oyster bar to check out and just stop in and try out their selection of sea food

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

One of the better more upscale bar restaurants in Burlington.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Food was amazing. Oysters were fresh and the escargot was buttery! A must visit restaurant.

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

This is probably one of my faves. I love getting oysters, theres several different sauces in all levels of spice and heat. Fish and chips are great, even when they modify them to be gf. The atmosphere is great! I love the decor, nothing like it. Keeps kids interested as well. Drinks were good, had a paloma and my mom had the Caesar with the lobster claw, its huge. I had crème brûlée for dessert, and it was delicious, unfortunately a small portion. Someone with me had the sticky toffee, and that piece was definitely big, and apparently also delicious. Always best to make reservations, as its usually quite busy. Dietary restrictions: Able to help with gluten free patrons Kid-friendliness: They have their own menu. Wheelchair accessibility: Theres parking and a ramp available, but seating would be limited as theres stairs (3) to other areas. Fortunately the bathroom isnt inaccessible.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Always the best dinner around. Oysters are top tier, so so fresh. Great food. Swordfish is my favourite! And Sofia is the best server, super cool.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 21, 2024

Popular seafood restaurant in Burlington. Food was good, some of the items on the seafood tower didn t taste very fresh or as good as other places I ve been to. Food came all at one time which was a bit weird, expected the seafood tower to come first. Also the server forgot a dish I ordered.

★★★★★
August 21, 2024

Consistently excellent Service is as amazing as the food Mussels. Tuna Poke sushi Nachos Unique and fabulous 5 stars

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Highly recommend this place

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Best oysters

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

This is our favorite spot for our date night of oysters & seafood chowder - amazing. Service ended up being terrible as they kept forgetting our table. :( Food

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Mmmmm lobster roll! It was overflowing with delicious lobster. Gotta unhinge your jaw to take a bite. Highly recommend!

July 21, 2024

Triple check your reservations. Nothing worse then getting there and they look at you like deer in the headlights wondering what to do with you. Then they blame you instead of the stupid idiot who took the reservation, when you complain they kick you out instead of taking the blame and doing all they could do to fix the situation instead of escalating it,

★★★★
July 21, 2024

The owner, Jamie is a great guy. He gave me some amazing Cajun Spice Rub as an odd request that I had but that was very kind of him. Worked amazing on the wild salmon I was grilling and tasted like magic on the baked sweet potato as well. Would be great if they had a happy hour and also maybe some local ambers on tap (like Caledon Hills or Toronto Amber) but thats ok, maybe next time. Robbie is a great bartender and was super friendly. And the Oysters (even though pricey) were delicious. Will definitely come back here again in the future.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Best seafood spot in the area period! Always consistent and always fresh delicious seafood

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

First time here and it was great, good service great food! I would definitely recommend this place!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

Best restaurant in Burlington area.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

We had a wonderful lunch at Jakes. The oysters and fish and chips were excellent.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

On vacation with family. Stumbled across this great place. Super service. Service

July 21, 2024

Swas seated and waited almost 10 minutes nobody came to ask if I wanted a drink never even brought me water. When I got up to leave and was halfway out only then did somebody ask me if everything was alright. Poor service Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

A fantastic spot for seafood and especially oysters. The location is definitely odd but if it works it works. Got a super cool vibe with nets, old ship models and oyster and sea shell light fixtures. Tons of seating and the food always hits

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Servers are the best. Food is phenomenal Food

★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

The servers were not professional

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Absolutely awesome salmon on their outdoor smoke grill

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Hadnt been to Jakes in years. Glad we went back. Food was excellent. Service great, considering they were very busy.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Tremendous place, excellent atmosphere, very good food, excellent beers

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

The food was delicious and the oysters so yummy!!!

★★★★★
July 21, 2024

We ordered take out for a company lunch, across the street from Jakes, we were dealing with Mac, from the start very friendly and accommodating took our order over the phone. After pick up, and coming back we noticed a few items where missing. After a quick call back, Mac, corrected it and insisted on bringing the additional items that were missed to us. I have never experienced this level of customer service and was shocked when he even offered to drive it over. It is always the small things that we remember, 6 star service to Mac! and 6 stars to the food! we all enjoyed it! We will see you again soon!

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Amazing seafood restaurant. Such fresh oysters and the fish was fantastic. Cant wait to go back and try more things on the menu.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Usually eat at the bar due to business, travel, bartenders and servers are very professional and attentive. Quality of food is worth the price

★★★★
Local Guide
July 21, 2024

Great place for amazing quality seafood so far from shore. Very good service and cozy setting.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Try the seafood chiwder. Delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Beautiful interior, delicious seafood, can be noisy on a busy night, but reminds me of home, nova scotia

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Most recent visit, May 2024, was somewhat disappointing. We will be back, though. Food : 3/5

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Had the most delicious and amazing meals last night with a good friend. Service was impeccable and all staff super friendly. I had the salmon entree and my friend had the trout. Sooooo good ! Will be back for sure and will definitely become a regular spot. I highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

★★★★
June 21, 2024

Come here quite often. Really good food, though Im not much of a seafood expert myself. Only issue I have is the service is good, but a bit too long, though I get its for the high quality food. Nice atmosphere that just screams come taste the delicacies of the ocean. Incredible fish and chips. 4/5.

★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

This was our second visit there, and it certainly did not meet the expectations that the first visit laid out. We came in early, just after 5:00 p.m. hoping that we would beat the rush. It was not that busy when we first arrived, however it took some time who place our order, and the nearly 50 min to get our dinners, which coincidentally arrived before our appetizer. We were given an apology and an explanation that it hadnt been cooked properly, but it would have been nice if somebody had come over before the food arrived. No discount offered or coupon for future visits. Was a little disappointing. Food was delicious, we had the lobster roll and shrimp tacos.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Yummy!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Jake s Oyster House in Burlington, and I must say, the highlight of my evening was undoubtedly the exceptional service provided by all and the bartender. This individual is nothing short of amazing! From the moment I sat down at the bar, I was greeted with a warm smile and a welcoming demeanor. The bartender s expertise and passion for their craft were immediately evident. What truly sets this bartender apart, however, is their genuine hospitality and attentiveness. They took the time to engage in friendly conversation without ever being intrusive. If youre in Burlington and looking for a great food and an unforgettable experience, Jake s is a must-see!

★★★★
June 21, 2024

Really great place. Drove by it for years never noticed it. It is a bit hidden off the main road. Good food. Atmosphere was unique. Felt like a beach restaurant in Florida. Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

First time to this restaurant and I am impressed. Food was fabulous service was great. I will definitely be a returning customer well done Jakes!!

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Excellent food. Good variety of dishes. Drinks and wine are on the expensive side. Overall a great choice for a good meal.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

Came here with my girlfriend for my 60th birthday dinner, I had the pickerel and my friend had the trout, both dishes were amazing. Service was on point the the atmosphere was perfect.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Excellent and fresh food and friendly team members! My favourite item is the fish and chips, delicious!

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Went for an anniversary date and absolutely loved it. The oysters were so good and overall loved the food and atmosphere as well. Definitely will go again.

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Some of the best places are hiding in plain sight. Make sure you reserve your table on busy nights, a great dining experience. We will be back on the regular. No doubt about it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Weve been visiting Jakes for a number of years now. We live in Toronto so its only a few times per year that we go. Jakes never disappoints. The food and service are always great. Plenty of free parking is a bonus. It is usually fairly busy. Weve always gotten a table without a reservation but my wife and I eat at odd hours, like brunch or a late lunch/early dinner, which may explain our luck getting a table. The oysters are what first brought us to Jakes. My wife is from the east coast and loves these things. Then with so many seafood entres, she gets her fill. Im take it or leave it for fish, so its nice they have land lovers food too. Beef dip, the burger and some chicken mains satisfy me. Its worth the drive to Burlington, even with how that QEW can be some days.

★★★★★
June 21, 2024

We ve been here several times and the food is always on point. The service is always great as well! Definitely recommend.

★★
June 21, 2024

Not very pleasant experience. The waitress refused to give us a bigger table even after I told her this small table will not be able to fit our food. As seen in picture, plates are squeezed to the very edge of the table, and my husband is not able to reach the calamari on my side. Besides the water came 15 mins after we sat down, it was Monday 6pm, not super busy. Right, almost $300 does not deserve a proper table.

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

My go-to spot for seafood! The menu offers a fantastic variety of seafood options. The staff here is exceptionally friendly and always ensures a great dining experience. They also have a nice selection of drinks that perfectly complements the food. I highly recommend trying their Lobster Linguine Athenia and their Steamed Mussels. Or some comforting Haddock & Chips should hit the spot!

★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Meh

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 21, 2024

Dad got a little treat this Father s Day: in addition to fantastic service and food, he received some swag as well! Great place for seafood! Dietary restrictions: Dairy-free options available

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Best place for seafood !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Absolutely unreal experience. My girlfriend and I stumbled upon this local gem while we were craving some oysters. We d usually make the trip out to Toronto to Rodney s but wanted to avoid the hassle of driving down from Oakville today. That led us to Jake s. A pretty unassuming spot from the outside, Jake s has been open for about 38 years (according to our server, Scott). We rolled up at about 6pm on a Sunday and to our surprise the restaurant was full (a sign of what was to come). The hostesses were great and got us a table for 7:15. When we finally were seated, we had the pleasure of being served by Scott. He offered fantastic service and recommendations throughout! The food, wow. This might be the best seafood spot in the GTA. Ratings on the dishes we got below: Oysters (dozen): 10/10. Their house sauces were to die for. Wasn t a major fan of the chutney but the scotch bonnet with the champagne mignonette was out of this world. Heat warning though. Scallops, escargot style: 10/10, absolutely delicious and a unique twist on what you normally see with scallops. Calamari: 10/10, tender and perfectly cooked. A light crunch from the breading with a soft finish and perfectly cooked calamari. Linguini: 7/10, nothing special here but the seafood was cooked perfectly Crème Brûlée: 8/10, good crust, solid flavour. Sticky toffee pudding: 100000/10, if you don t get this when you go you are doing yourself a disservice. Thank you for the wonderful experience, team!

★★★
May 21, 2024

Music Too loud for conversations.

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Place is unbelievable. Everytime i leave this place im so happy knowing that theyre are still people out here who actually care about bringing you the best tasting food and experience and give the most genuine vibes ,which i dont see much of anywhere else.. place is top notch.. shout out to Mark behind the bar who will lead you in the right direction if you are ever in need of a push. Standing ovation to everyone involved

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

My friend and I came here for the first time for lunch. Our server, a very nice lady for table 50, was super friendly and professional, who deserves 10 stars for her excellence in service. We ordered the daily mushroom soup, classic chowder and calamari, all of which tasted wonderfully with very reasonable price. Lobster rolls were delicious but a bit overpriced considering the quantity. Seafood linguine tasted well, just a bit too salty for me. The nice dessert with sparkle for my birthday was very nice. Overall, we had a wonderful experience here and would recommend this restaurant! Note that a reservation is necessary as they were super busy and fully booked for Thursday lunch time! Vegetarian options: Many options on their menu Dietary restrictions: Many options on their menu Kid-friendliness: Yes

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Honestly if you want great service AMAZING food and a very good ambiance . You need to try this place. everything is checked off the list. Hard to find a place this good these days. Highly recommend!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Amazing seafood ! Best lobster roll ever ! Crab cakes, fish and chips was so good too. Service was really good as well . My only issue was this really loud waiter who kept coming to our table and wanting to clear our plates every 5 mins even though we said we re ok and will ask when we re done. we were still having our drinks and munching on fries. It had only been an hour since we sat down. Other than that everything was great

★★★★
May 21, 2024

Was very happy eating here, the service is great and the food even better. I never tried oysters before coming here and Im glad I did, they were great. Highly recommend this place to seafood lovers.

May 21, 2024

garbage.Do not waste your time if I could rate it.A 0 I would rate it.A 0 manager is very rude.Waiters where terrible food was garbage Do not go, do not waste your time. Are money

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I recommend it for lovers of seafood and a cool atmosphere!)

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I really enjoy eating here. Waiters are very kind and they are always serving with a smile. The food is absolutely perfect. This is my go-to place for work lunches.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Delicious seafood chowder, service with a smile and right conversation levels. Enjoyed the snakebite Salmon

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Excellent as always!

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Nothing beats the flavour of food cooked over a fire! And the cocktails are amazing too. Always guaranteed a good meal, and the atmosphere and service is consistently good.

★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Kid-friendliness: They have a kids menu that includes dessert Food

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Amazing mussels with a delicious , complex sauce. Not overcooked. Served with crunchy bread with soft centre. Wonderful service. Lighting just a tiny bit too dark. Highl recommended. Fair price

May 21, 2024

Worst experience possible. My boyfriend and I were in the parking lot waiting to see if our friend and his mother were there yet to celebrate her birthday. We parked out front I was doing my makeup and my bf dozed off in the car as he worked nights previously. I then laid back and also closed my eyes while we waited. All of a sudden we were met with a man asking if we were okay or had been drinking. We explained not at all we were just tired and waiting for our friends. Even showed the bouquet of flowers we had bought as a gift. The First Gentlemen was understanding and going to let us go in and eat. Another man then came out of the restaurant who seemed intoxicated himself named Jamie who acted like he worked there or was possibly part owner. He accused us that we shouldn t have been driving. When he himself was clearly under the influence. We soon found out he was at the bar drinking tequila all afternoon. We then said there was no issues and if they wanted the cops to come we welcomed it fully. Jamie then told us we weren t even allowed to come to the restaurant to meet our friend and his mother. It was an extremely weird experience for 3:30pm in the afternoon. Jaime then told us to leave and that we couldn t eat at their restaurant. (I thought we were to drunk to drive????). We then left our poor friend and his mother to eat without us. My boyfriend is a veteran and will take power naps when he can due to his job and medication that he s on but none the less was perfectly capable of driving. We also were told by other patrons at the bar that Jamie drove home himself after drinking all day. Awful experience. Do not come if you don t want to be treated with respect like a human being.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

I was excited to try Jakes especially after reading the menu and reviews. It certainly didnt disappoint as the food, service and atmosphere where all great. I had the Maui Maui fish tacos which reminded me of the ones I had down south.. delicious! Others with me had shrimp tacos, salad, and oysters, which they all loved. I cant wait to return to try some of the other food options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

The decor is pretty cool, very unique. Service was good. Food was fantastic. We ordered the crab cakes, fish N Chips, and lobster roll with lobster brisque, all was excellent. I highly recommend!

★★★★★
May 21, 2024

Outstanding service Food was really good Our server was phenomenal Service : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

Amazing food and drinks!!! First time here

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 21, 2024

It was a great experience. Food was delicious, I ordered the yellow perch fish and chips and the batter was so light, never separated from the meat, and was juicy and delicious. We also ordered the seafood tower Le royale, lobster pasta, tuna poke, and mussels. Everything was great. Service staff were all very friendly and professional. Will return!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Hadn t been here in several yrs and just went last night for the second time WOW!! First of all, the service is wonderful. Lorraine was our server and she was friendly, attentive and efficient! The fish and chips was the best we ever had!! I couldn t even finish mine! Last time I had the lobster roll and OMG, it was better than we ve had in the East Coast! Tons of big lobster chunks and the bun is to die for! The seafood chowder is a must! So so yummy! This is our new go-to place now. So many restaurants have gone downhill with service and food and prices have gone up. Jake s is very reasonable priced for what you get and service and atmosphere is top notch! Thanks guys and see you soon :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Excellent dishes served nice and hot. Wonderful sauce in the mussels with garlic toast. Tum. Definitely impressed, in fact going again this Sunday.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We had a great first experience here. The food was excellent. The oysters were nicely shucked. The presentation and flavours of oyster condiments was quite brilliant. Service was excellent from the moment we arrived - without a reservation. I advise not making this mistake. Its a fairly large place but deservedly popular. My kids were happy with the kids menu options and portion sizes. I also appreciated the diverse whisky and beer selection. Its always nice and all too rare to see Lagavulin 16, thanks for that! My only nit-pick is that the cappuccino lacked flavour. Ill be sure to sort that out next time, over more oysters, crab, and Lagavulin. Great job, Jakes! Kid-friendliness: Great kids menu options, with large portions.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

One of the best seafood places I have ever dined in? then and that says a lot I come from Africa coast the lobster, the chicken the mussel The pasta I cannot stress this place enough I ve been searching for a seafood place for so long, and I cannot believe I didn t know about this place, The only disadvantage Is that I am 33 and this place has been open for 84 I cannot wait to come back just so I can taste the sweet savoury mussel And tomato sauce Hats off to the chef staff

★★
April 21, 2024

Very dissapointed. We took the kids fish and chips and cheeseburger, ribs and steamed mussels with spicy tomato sauce. Pros: the portions are pretty big and the service (as much as it was, because we ordered to take-out) was great. The fish was good (a little too sweet for my taste, but this is on me). Cons: the ribs were dry (seemed to have been made a day before and reheated, sauced and served). The fries were almost burnt, but not cooked all the way. I didnt get any kind of slaw, only a spoon of beans. The mussels were too spicy and salty, so spicy that we could barely feel the taste of mussels. Overall not a good experience and the chances for us to go there again are close to 0.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

This place serves fantastic sea food. I ordered the Tuna Tatatki app and was blown away at the freshness of the Tuna. The muscles are flavourful and you get a very generous portion with 2 thick cut slices of grilled bread. The shrimp they serve are the biggest i ve seen. Highly recommend to the seafood lovers out there.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Always a great meal and atmosphere at Jakes!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

We love it here. We are regulars. Cant beat it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

We have been going to Jakes for over a decade now and I cant believe I never left a review but feel like I had to after our last visit for my birthday! The oysters are always the attraction here they really do it big with all the different types of hot sauces this is something we always ask whats on the bed when visit. You cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Wish they would add a warm lobster roll on the menu someday. Be sure to make reservations as this place gets filled up quickly during dinner hour.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Best Seafood place in Hamilton/Halton. Great place for business lunches or dinners.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Jakes has been my favorite seafood place for a long time. It never disappoints.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

Their best dishes are the chowder, dynamite roll, lobster roll, fish tacos, everything is great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 21, 2024

The server was very friendly and quick. My lobster roll and oysters were both delicious. I had a very pleasant experience here.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

I have to start with Sarah our server. I can t explain the level of service she provided. It had Four Seasons vibes, she was amazing! The food was delicious, the chef and Sarah together took care of my 7+ allergy restrictions, and celiac case. It was top notch. The menu was fun and I had plenty of options, Sarah even made sure I could try some of their sauces. I highly recommend you check it out. And the Pickerel dish it was to die for, and I had the modified version, I can t imagine how delicious it would be in its original state. Amazing! And the oysters, so fresh! Paired so nicely with their sauces. Thank you to the team at Jake s for making our evening awesome. We look forward to coming back. And how cool are those table lights! Chef kiss to the whole experience.

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

Top 5 Burlington restaurants in Burlington!!! Foods great!

★★★★★
April 21, 2024

One of my favorites, the food and service is predictably excellent! Parking: Plenty of parking, shares with a hotel. Food : 5/5 |

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

We love oysters, so my wife and I decided to try Jakes offerings. When we arrived Friday evening, the place was hopping. A wonderful venue which even when full is not overly noisy. The atmosphere was very seaside/ nautical, which we loved. The oyster selection was considerable with many offerings from PEI. While they are all the same breed ( called Malpeque), the waters they come from affect their taste. We chose Valley Pearls as we really like their flavour and we were delighted with our choice. For the main, I chose the Swordfish (espadon) special. Swordfish does not often show up on menus, so when it does, I go for it as I love the meatiness of the filet. It was beautifully cooked with a lovely flavour. I could not get enough of it. I could have ordered another. In fact, I believe it was the best I have had anywhere. My wife had the lobster tail which she quite enjoyed. We went on to crème brulée and sticky toffee cake for dessert, both of which were excellent. Jakes has a good selection of seafood compatible wines. I choose the Crawford Sauvignon Blanc. It was an excellent choice with our meal. Finally, I have to praise our server Michael , who was funny and irreverent. Given how busy it was, he never missed a beat. Our choices arrived in a timely manner, along some humorous observations from Michael. He definitely added to the evenings enjoyment. We will definitely return to Jakes and soon!

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Excellent every time! Get the oysters!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Absolutely loved the dining experience. Really cool decor. Grilled oyster appetizer was OMG delish, snakebite salmon dish is amazing. Ill be back to try other dishes soon.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The seafood was perfect. Service was fast and food was timely.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Everything was AMAZING!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Great food. We will go back

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Always excellent food and service at Jakes! They accommodated us even though we were very early for our reservation. Wait staff is fun and fast! Food : 5/5

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Fantastic food and service

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

Very fresh oysters.

★★★★★
March 21, 2024

They got the best oysters man!!

★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

Found this on google and wanted to give this seafood restaurant a try! We went on a Wednesday evening and it was busy! I would suggest making a reservation to guarantee a table. The service was great from the host to our server. The food was good but not amazing. The baked oysters and calamari were tasty. The lobster roll was okay. There were chunks of lobster but I found this a little bland. The sandwich was on the small side considering it was $40 so I do not recommend this. The lobster linguine in tomato cream sauce was really good and probably my favorite dish. This was $45. I get that its seafood and pricier but the portion could have been more generous. The atmosphere is neat with cool trinkets but I found the lighting too dark. Overall, it was a good restaurant with fresh seafood and friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 21, 2024

The BBQ oysters were amazing. More baked than bbq but fantastic..!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

My favorite seafood restaurant

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 21, 2024

Went for lunch and the service was great. Enjoyed the coastal atmosphere and decor. Finally tried the lobster roll it was a bit salty for me but very tasty and the bun was perfect. The beef dip was delicious. Would definitely go back again. Food