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Sailor Jack's

4.4
4.4
824 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
123 1St St, Benicia, CA 94510

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today

About this restaurant

  • 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
  • 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 824 people are saying

Sailor Jack's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for brunch

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sailor Jack's offers a delightful dining experience by the water, known for its "excellent food and service with a view." Guests praise its clam chowder and seafood dishes, while the ambiance is perfect for celebrations. Although some reviews mention slow service and occasional dish inconsistencies, the overall experience remains "fantastic."
824 Reviews
  1. Douglas

    San Francisco1 review

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The cream sauce was very blan and the capers were not very tasty .. capers are always flavorful, never have seen capers so small and tasteless .. Good part was the Clam Chowder .. Excellent 👍 I'm willing to return because my dinners were always good on prior visits. I have some great appetizers before and enjoyed the atmosphere that's why lm writing this.

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  2. iris

    San Francisco4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Server was great, nice view. Not a noisy a place.

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  3. c

    San Francisco2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The crab cakes were dry and fried oysters had sand in them

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  4. Keke

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my second time. I took my cousin for dinner and the service and food was exceptional. Thank you and will be back again.

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  5. Lynn

    San Francisco3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had the scallops and gumbo. Both were excellent. The service was slow. The table was sticky. I had to pull to get my glass off the table.

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  6. Rachel

    San Francisco1 review

    2.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hostess was great, views were beautiful- unfortunately food was a great disappointment and overpriced

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  7. lisa VIP

    San Francisco55 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    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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  8. Char

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Waiter could have been better but the view made up for it

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  9. Bruce VIP

    Central Coast5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    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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  10. Francine

    San Francisco7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2025

    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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Sailor Jack's is rated 4.4 stars by 824 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 3 times today
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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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