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Sailor Jack's

4.5 (932)
$30 and under
Seafood
123 1St St, Benicia, CA 94510

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Sailor Jack's

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Benicia

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
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
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm 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, Thu, 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

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Sailor Jack's.

4.5

4.5
(932)
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • East Bay

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sailor Jack's offers a delightful dining experience with "stunning views" of the water and "fantastic service." Guests rave about the "delicious food," especially the fish and chips, and appreciate the generous portions. The atmosphere, whether dining inside or on the outdoor patio, is welcoming and perfect for any occasion.
932 Reviews
  1. Stuart Gold

    San Francisco95 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely the best lunch here today! It was followed by delicious dessert as well! Perfect water view table too!

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  2. Barbara

    Sacramento5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a gem!! We had a cousin reunion lunch and really didn’t know anything about the restaurant. It was so fun! It’s a cute place right on the water and the food is out of this world! Our server was so sweet and really catered to us. We’ll definitely be reserving this again for future lunches in Benecia!!!

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  3. kurt

    San Francisco7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    we have no seafood places where we live. this place is reasonably priced and great view of the water. birthday surprise was a given away but that's ok.

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  4. Kelli

    Central Coast10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The servicec was exceptional. Food was extremely tasty. I had the smoked salmon tacos. I have shared my positive experience with others.

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  5. SHANNON Gold

    San Francisco11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My go to weekend restaurant for water view, and delicious clam chowder and crab cakes! The special fall salad was amazing with toasted goat cheese, honey glazed roasted carrots with grilled cranberries! Wait staff is friendly,fast and all around fun people!

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  6. rennie

    San Francisco9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 18, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Sailor Jack's. Menu is great and wine list is perfect for the menu. Two of my menu favorites are the petrale sole and the fish and chips. The fish and chips is one of the best locally; I was born in Scotland and so know a thing or three about fish and chips! We sit in the dining room; the outdoors area is even closer to the water, but we prefer the ambience of the dining room. The views are stunning; the water, the seabirds wheeling and swimming, the bridge in the far distance.

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  7. Chuck

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 13, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Sailor Jack’s several times. Usually for breakfast and a few times for lunch. I went for dinner the first time and it was a great experience. The steak was very good as were the mashed potatoes and asparagus on the side. It was also my first time eating upstairs, the view was outstanding and it was nice to watch the sunset.

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  8. Nick

    San Francisco16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 12, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always enjoy dining at Jack's. Good food. Nice views.

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  9. Pam Gold

    Central Coast16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ate right next to the water. The serving were very generous, we took half of it home with us. Our GEORGE, was great!

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  10. Deborah

    San Francisco3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on October 6, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Well.. like every other seafood restaurant we have frequented the service is barely there. She returned to the table plenty of times but was not clear about the order. My husband thought he was getting pasta that’s why we were confused about the mashed potatoes that ended up on his plate. I had to ask them to switch out my water glass, cause it was very dirty. I asked for lemon twice, and it never came to the table . Our food was just OK when in the past, it was extraordinary at this restaurant . The ambience is still great downstairs over the water with a view of the bridge . I read it a three out of five gonna try the dead fish again and see how we do there . Locally people are having hard times cutting back service and the quality of food and it stinks . 

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm 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, Thu, 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

FAQs

Yes, Sailor Jack's is well suited to a date night, with intimate rooms, an upstairs bar and waterfront views, and multiple reviewers describe memorable anniversary visits there.

Fish & Chips is a recurring favorite at Sailor Jack’s, it appears on the current menu and many guests single it out as a top pick.

Yes, Sailor Jack’s offers outdoor dining on a waterfront deck and patio where guests often sit to enjoy the water views.

Yes, the menu includes clearly vegetarian dishes such as the Vege Benedict and Grilled Polenta, giving plant-based diners definite choices.

Guests commonly describe the portions as generous, several reviewers note large, filling servings and say dishes were generous in size.

Sunday brunch at Sailor Jack's (served 10:00 am–2:00 pm) is a guest favorite, reviewers repeatedly praise the crab benedict and the brunch experience.

Sailor Jack’s feels like a charming, historic waterfront spot, a restored sea captain’s home with two floors, several cosy rooms, an upstairs bar, and a waterfront deck where the view is a highlight.

Casual dress is the guide, comfortable, neat clothing is appropriate, with nothing formal required.

Weekends for brunch are ideal, Sailor Jack’s weekend brunch (Saturday–Sunday, 10:00 am–2:00 pm) gets repeated praise for a relaxed, waterside experience and great views.

Yes, guests report a Monday oyster special, with oysters offered at half price on Mondays.

Yes, Sailor Jack’s offers a curated wine list and signature cocktails, served from the comfortable upstairs bar.

Sailor Jack’s fills a historic sea captain’s home with two floors and several charming rooms, plus an upstairs bar and an outdoor deck/patio overlooking the water.

Yes, families do well here: guests note a kids menu and that kids receive free ice cream, making Sailor Jack’s welcoming for children.

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Sailor Jack's

4.5
$30 and under
Seafood
Benicia

Make a reservation

2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 9 times today
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