Going to Jacob's is a culinary experience. Our server, Jose, was probably the best server I have ever had. He gave the sincere impression that he actually loved his job ad he e played a huge part in my love for this restaurant.
We were a party of 6 and we ordered three steaks to share between us (one was a Porterhouse, another was a T-bone and the last one was a Wagyu striploin) This was my first time trying Wagyu beef. It was delicious but a little too fatty for my taste. The Porterhouse was probably my favourite. It was the most flavorful even without the sauces that they bring with the steak. I love the different salts they bring - the salt really brings out the flavour of the meat.
We tried most of the sides. I was hoping there would be sweet potato side but the Chef only adds one in the Fall I was told. My favourites had to the scalloped potatoes and the duck fat fries. I could easily skip the rest.
Apart from the steak, the other culinary highlight was the Ceasar salad. This was easily the best ceasar salad I have ever had. Simply outstanding. I understand that there is a video online showing how to make it step by step. Of the appetizers, I loved the Bresaola and my dining companions raved about the Beef Tartare saying that it was the best they had ever tasted. I am not a huge fan of beef tartare but I tried it and it was good. The Oysters Rockefeller were dry. I would not order them again.
We ordered the fruit plate, S'Mores Cheesecake and Monkey Break for dessert. The Cheesecake was devoured - I tried it but it is too sweet for me. The fruit plate was gorgeous but the Monkey Bread was my favourite.
If you are celebrating a special occasion or want to impress someone, this is the place to go.