This is a place that takes steak very seriously. All of the cuts -- and there are many -- are identified by aging time and the provenance of the meat.
I never thought I'd say this about a Canadian steakhouse, but Jacobs had the best steak I've ever eaten. Period. I've been here twice and both times the cuts (a 56-day aged on-the-bone filet and a 42-day aged strip) were beautifully aged and marbled, and cooked to perfection -- I order my steaks blue and that's how they were when I got them. Love the accompanying sauces and spices.
The duck fat fries are sublime. If you don't want to shell out for steak, just come to the bar and get a drink and some fries. It's worth it just to come here for them.
No fault with the service.
So why only four stars? Well, the place has been pretty dead. Sure, one time was a Monday evening, but it was only half-full on Saturday night at 9pm. Given the space here -- you're led downstairs, past a piano bar and up into the main dining area -- this is the type of place that needs to be loud and busy. It felt a little weird to be eating here with empty tables around me, especially when the steak is so good.