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Sailor Jack's

4.5
4.5
818 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Neighborhood gem
  • 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (707) 746-8500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    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 818 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Francisco Bay Area

    Great for scenic views

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sailor Jack's offers "awesome food for value" with "great service" and "wonderful views" of the Carquinez Bridge and bay. Patrons enjoy the "relaxed atmosphere" and "exceptional" service. Highlights include fresh seafood, especially the "excellent halibut" and "delicious clam chowder." Outdoor seating offers breathtaking views, perfect for a memorable dining experience.

818 Reviews
  1. lisa VIP

    San Francisco55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great find! Food, service and view were all fantastic!

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  2. Bruce VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    we had noon reservations, coming in from San Francisco to meet a cousin coming in from Sacramento. She got caught in horrendous traffic, so we asked the maitre d', could we come back in 30 minutes, rather than sit at a table staring at our phones? He said no problem, we went for a walk, came back, table was ready....very cool. and our brunch was high on the comfort scale...

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  3. Francine

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best clam chowder I've ever eaten! So nice to be in a setting near the water, with great food. Looking forward to going back soon.

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  4. Laura

    San Francisco13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a beautiful evening filled with an amazing view, friendly and prompt service. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the halibut, but honestly, everything on the menu is made with a yummy taste that makes you have a happy tummy. 

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  5. James

    San Francisco24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service with a view! It's our anniversary and it was a great time! We go here every chance we get.

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  6. Judy VIP

    San Francisco39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice brunch and great view, will have brunch here again

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  7. Lori VIP

    San Francisco8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, prices and environment were nice. Our service was slow (eg, had to ask the waitress three times before she brought additional bread.) The cocktail I ordered (Cosmopolitan) wasn’t good. Overall a mediocre experience.

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  8. David

    Central Coast8 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good day. We have been going to Sailor Jack's for over 14 years now and this was just an off night for them. I had ordered the Salmon Pasta with Pesto and the salmon was done in a balsamic vinaigrette. This was not a good combo since I do not know what the chef was shooting for since the acid fought with the pesto. My wife also wanted to order the creme brulee for dessert and they were out. Noise level was too high since there was this group of people that were to loud; they deserved to be at the pub down the street since they had no class. Service: The waiter immediately asked us what we wanted not even 3 minutes after we sat down and was clueless to the fact that its ok to acknowledge customers but don't ask them what they want to order within 3 minutes after they sit down. He was very efficient but had no bedside manners and deserved to be working at a IHOP or Black Bear Diner. Overall, not a good night for their food and service.

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  9. Jeff

    San Francisco4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 9, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Generally, we thought it was a good seafood restaurant. However, there was a few things they could improve: we made a reservation and requested a window seat, but were offered a table in the middle of the room when we arrived. No mention was made of the anniversary we specified on open table. the gumbo had a lot of seafood, but the broth was undercooked and needed to simmer longer. Even the fries were undercooked actually. We would go back, but hopefully they fine tune things a little bit.

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  10. Shannon

    San Francisco1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service was good. Food was mediocre at best. We had peppermint patty drinks, could have used whipped cream. Crab melt was nothing spectacular and salad was spring mix with two grape tomatoes. Won’t be back unfortunately.

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Sailor Jack's is rated 4.5 stars by 818 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Sailor Jack's

123 1St St, Benicia, CA 94510

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Benicia
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Wed–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–4:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • 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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