Jacob's Pickles is one of the best american restaurants in New York for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Upper West Side.
Jacob's Pickles is not trying to compete with the destination restaurants that migrate uptown on reputation alone — it is trying to be a neighborhood institution, and by most accounts it has succeeded on those precise terms.
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“Jacob's Pickles is worth putting on the shortlist for Fried Pickles and Spinach Artichoke Dip—the two orders to build a first visit around.”
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, served with Grain Miller Organic Cheese Grits, Thick Home-Baked Challah
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Jacob's Pickles is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, served with Grain Miller Organic Cheese Grits, Thick Home-Baked Challah
Jacob's Famous Mac & Cheese with Lobster
Spicy Red Mayo
Fried Pickle Chips, Lemon Basil Aioli
Jacob's Pickles works for date night in Upper West Side because the room and the food both help the evening land. Fried Pickles and Spinach Artichoke Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,404 Google reviews.
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Jacob's Pickles is a American restaurant located in Upper West Side, New York. Jacob's Pickles is not trying to compete with the destination restaurants that migrate uptown on reputation alone — it is trying to be a neighborhood institution, and by most accounts it has succeeded on those precise terms.
Jacob's Pickles is best for date night, group dinner, uws dinner, family dinner, dinner, comfortable, polished. Jacob's Pickles works for date night in Upper West Side because the room and the food both help the evening land. Fried Pickles and Spinach Artichoke Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,404 Google reviews.
Jacob's Pickles is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 7,404 reviews
Start with Southern Fried Chicken & Biscuits, Best Ever Lobster Mac, Fried Pickles and Crispy Rhode Island Calamari. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Jacob's Pickles holds a 9.0 Google rating from 7,404 reviews. Jacob's Pickles works for date night in Upper West Side because the room and the food both help the evening land. Fried Pickles and Spinach Artichoke Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,404 Google reviews.
Jacob's Pickles is located at 680 Columbus Ave, New York, NY 10025, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Yes — Jacob's Pickles is tagged for date night dining. Jacob's Pickles works for date night in Upper West Side because the room and the food both help the evening land. Fried Pickles and Spinach Artichoke Dip also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 7,404 Google reviews.
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