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Sailor Jack's

4.6
4.6
808 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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19:00
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Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for brunch
Sailor Jack’s is the top restaurant in Benicia for seafood served with California flair. Located on the scenic Carquinez Straits, our seasonally changing menu offers something for everyone at breakfast, lunch, weekend brunch and dinner. Named for author Jack London who lived nearby and loved the area, our menu is naturally complimented by a carefully curated selection of great wines and signature cocktails also available in our comfortable upstairs bar. Located in a historic (circa 1868) sea captain’s home, the waterfront view setting is unique in Contra Costa, offering two floors and several charming rooms (plus outdoor deck and patio) where you can enjoy an intimate date for 2, a meal out with friends, or a major family celebration.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (707) 746-8500
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Benicia
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot as well as public lot across the street and street parking
  • Entertainment
    Two TVs in the bar area, live music on special occasions
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 808 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

  • East Bay

    Seafood

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sailor Jack's offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Guests rave about the "beautiful view" and its "great location" by the water. The menu features fresh seafood and diverse options, ensuring something for everyone. Friendly staff and a cozy ambiance make it a favorite for special occasions.
808 Reviews
  1. Carmela

    San Francisco

    58 reviews

    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the special of the night which came with clam chowder or a salad grilled scallops, mashed potatoes and broccolini. All for $29. Delicious. We also had the grilled salmon that was cooked just right and tasted very fresh. Very delightful meal and very affordable.

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  2. Robert

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    loved the dinner n service -Steve was very helpful in both service n accommodation of extra guest that showed up for my anniversary dinner - Anniversary sign on our desert was nice touch . Highly recommend SJ’s for a great experience

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  3. SteveN

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service and ambiance. Took my wife for her birthday and they treated us like royalty! Got a reservation for next week now!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sailor Jack's is one of our regular places for leisurely lunches on the water! The tent or outdoor patio seating is the way to go on a nice day. Recently we had some excellent oysters, a wedge salad, clam chowder and a very tasty tuna poke app with wonderfully crispy won tons (they were a little stingy with the avocado, but no stars taken). Our waiter, George was excellent. The deck/patio is the place to be on a mild, sunny day for a beautiful water view. While food prices have jumped (like everywhere), their wine list remains very reasonable. Reservations are recommended.

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  5. Ashtyn

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The wait staff was very friendly and the food was great at a reasonable price. Loved the sweet potato fries and the fish and chips.

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  6. Thomas

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 13 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate downstairs and enjoyed outstanding seafood in a beautiful setting by the water.

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  7. Michelle

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food! Excellent Service! Excellent view! I can’t say enough wonderful things about this restaurant.

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  8. Dorianna

    Phoenix

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant! Everyone is so polite and friendly! Food is great and very tasty! We have visited many times and every time we are very happy!

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  9. Dr Wayne

    VIP

    New York City

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's wonderful to be able to say that everything was great from start to finish. Greeted at the front desk, we were expected because of our reservation. We were shown to the table I had requested on the OpenTable app in the comments. The food was good - each of us had something different: Starting with Tuna Stack appetizer, our table had the Salmon, Gumbo, and Chicken Sandwich. Service was great - present but not overbearing. A good experience overall!

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  10. Leo

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We went for a little Christmas cheer upstairs with the holiday decorations 😊It was quiet for a Sunday night at 6:30 so got a nice table at the window. Steve the bartender provided the service and was very helpful in answering questions about the menu. My wife had the egg batter petrale and I had the fish and chips . Wife raved about the fish and my fish and chips were tender and hot . A+ experience !

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Sailor Jack's is rated 4.6 stars by 808 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
19:00
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At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Sailor Jack's

123 1St St, Benicia, CA 94510

Additional information

  • Area
    Benicia
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00–16:00 Sat, Sun 10:00–16:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–14:00 Dinner Wed–Sun 16:00–20:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking lot as well as public lot across the street and street parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Entertainment
    Two TVs in the bar area, live music on special occasions
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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