Jack’s Family Tavern & Restaurant

Have been to Jack’s many times and have always had a great experience and this new years eve was no exception. We had a party of 8 and our service, food & drinks were all excellent. We really enjoy the atmosphere and staff at Jack’s. Everyone seems to go out of their way to make sure you have great service. The servers, Chris/​mgr, & Jack/​owner even came over to our table to sing happy birthday to one of our friends… this really meant alot to the whole group. No matter what you order, Prime rib (excellent), tips, burger, etc. make sure you get an order of fries for the table, they are wonderful!

As a Millersville student, I’m often up late studying or doing homework. The dining places on campus close at 11, so I believed for a while I was out of luck for food. I soon learned that Jacks closed its kitchen at 1:30am, which is great for being right on campus.
The food is great and my personal favorite is the chicken fingers. The French fries are also great, but beware: when you order bacon, it’s a TON of bacon. The price is extremely affordable, and a couple can dine out for less than $ 20 and go home full with leftovers.
The only problem I found here is that after 9pm, they don’t allow anyone under 21 in. That means the restaurant doesn’t allow minors. This is a huge setback when me and my friends wanna go have dinner after studying but a few are under 21, and we don’t even drink. I brought my family up for the weekend, and were denied entry into the dining area because my little sister was here with her date, who were both under 21.

John was an awesome server who got our drinks and food quickly. Jacks is the best restaurant in Millersville!

Good food and very affordable. The steak sandwich is great and the fries are just like the boardwalk.

We just ate here. 2^nd time we have been here. I had Tenderloin Tip Sandwich, boyfriend had Roast Beef Sandwich, as appetizer Fried Ravioli (14) as an appetizer. Absolutely fantastic. Jack’s is known for their fries (huge portions home cut fries). All of the food was great. No complaints. Staff very attentive and friendly. Last time my boyfriend had a Pepper Jack Hamburger, I had Parmesan Chicken Sandwich. Food just as good. Staff just as friendly. We like the food an the service. We will be back. Fried Ravioli, Mozzarella Sticks, Roast Beef Sandwich, Tenderloin Tip Sandwich and Chicken fingers $ 44.00 not bad!

I would like to update this. Went in last month and of course the food was great, and we had good service. It was later in the evening so that might have had something to do with it.
One of the upsides to this place is they dont close the kitchen until 130 am which is a lot later then other places in the area.

Typical bar food. Food is good but prepare for noise, wait, and nothing special. Oh yea if you think a big plate of fries is special. College town crowd.

Jacks will always hold a special place in my heart. Not much of a selection but everything they make is delicious. I recommend their giant plate of fries with all the toppings and their crab dip. For late night drinks get their Alabama slammer… best I’ve ever had.

Typical dive bar in a college town. The staff is wonderful, the good always seems to hit the spot, the the bartenders don’t hold back on their pours.
If you want a few drinks with friends, this is definitely the place to go.

Friendly staff, and enjoy talking to the bartenders. It’s within walking distance to my apartment, so it’s great to not worry about driving back. And it’s great having a beer after class with friends to take the edge off after a tough exam!
As others have said, it’s impossible to get a SIDE of fries with your sandwich. They come in only one size, large. So large, that it’s difficult for one person to eat it all, but great for sharing while imbibing. But I have seen a few baskets of barely eaten fries thrown in the trash. Kind of sad and wasteful. Spoke to a manager about this, and the story is that the owner (Jack) does it for notoriety sake, that Jack’s is the place where you get a huge order of fries, and that you can only get one size of fries. Understandable.
Some tidbits:
— Ordering the wings extra crispy (finished under a broiler) is fantastic. I like the Italian-​style wings.
— It’s an interesting crowd of University employees, students, and MU borough residents.
— Everyone goes to Jack’s when they turn 21. It’s pretty amusing.
— Order ahead for pick-​up and a good selection of 6-​pack cans and bottles to go.

Been here a few times, and last time I was here had a bad experience. It was a week before my auditions for faire, and I was hoping they’d be fast so I could get home to practice my monologue, but nooooooooooooooo! Everything went wrong that night.
Tonight though, better experience, the fries were perfect. the Chicken Tenders could have used a little less salt, and the guy serving me and my mother and neighbor was cute and friendly. I think if I were to go back, I’d just get a huge plate of fries since they’re very cheap.
I will be completely honest, this is place is hit or miss. Sometimes it’s really good, sometimes its really bad…

Jack’s has a monopoly in the Millersville, PA bar scene and for this they should be thankful.
Food: The wings are good, burgers are great, and the potato skins have entire pieces of bacon on them (awesome). Most are relatively priced, and big portions can be expected here.
Drink: There’s usually 5 – 6 beers on tap, and a fridge full of bottles, cans, and six-​packs, if that’s your thing. They always have a ton of Four Locos as well (I’m not sure who actually drinks this beverage; it seems strange that they have so many). Also, on top of the bar is a stack of 5-​hour energy shots, which Jack’s mysteriously began stocking when the caffeine-​laden Four Locos were banned in PA.
Atmosphere: As the only bar in this growing university town, one would expect to see more young people, but, for the most part, it appears the kids have long-​since realized that they’re better off drinking at home.
Suggestions: Overhaul this place– Look at what the rebuild did for HoPie! The restaurant half of Jack’s is awkward, and feels like the perfect place to play some bingo, so it’s your responsibility to change with the times, man.
Overall, Jack’s is a great place to stop for a burger and a beer with some friends, but not often, and only if you can get over the smell of potential.

Surprising that it’s the only bar in Millersville, and the only restaurant too unless you count pizza/​chinese. Great atmostphere, plenty of bar and dining room seating. Drinks are fairly priced, food is awesome and there is plenty on the menu to choose from. Definitely get a plate of fries to share for your group!

Our go-​to local restaurant. It matters so much that the owner, Jack, is almost always there. It is the cure for the chain restaurant. The wait staff work like dogs and the place is always packed, even on off nights, which speaks volumes.
Best thing on the menu is the baked potato soup which must have a comma in the calorie count. Kids might like the hot dog, which someone in the kitchen carves ‘JACK’ into then grills. It’s the little touches, n’est c’est pas?

Come for the steak tips and fries, leave when the incredibly loud students show up. Also, there are some locals that just hate anybody that looks like a college student. Also quite annoying.

Going to Millersville University it is nice to have a good sit down restaurant near by. I have been there many times and have always had a good experience.
For a few dollars you get a huge plate of fries and another dollar you get loads of cheesy goodness. The burgers are really great. You’ll be hard pressed to find another burger place in Lancaster with a burger as good as Jack’s for a better price.
The waitress are always nice, I have even had waitresses that remember my order from the last time I ate there.
I suggest this place if you’re in Millersville, its a great eat.

I was excited to try Jack’s after hearing good things about their food. I’ve actually eaten there twice in the past two weeks. The fresh cut french fries are consistently good, and not over-​fried to the point of being gross and greasy. They are the best part of the meal for sure.
On my first visit I got a roast beef club and was happy with it. The roast beef seemed good quality and the cole slaw was tasty. I also tried the crap dip appetizer, which was okay. No lump meat in it which was disappointing.
On my second visit I decided to follow the advice of some of my friends and got Tenderloin Tips a la Jack (also available in sandwich form). This is supposedly pieces of Filet Mignon, and covered in sauteed onions and American cheese (I asked for no mushrooms but they are normally included). I was not impressed with this meal. It seemed like an entire onion was dished onto my plate, the meat was tougher than Filet ought to be, and the cheese was just too rich. My own fault for thinking American cheese would work on an entrée like this — it would be much better with cheddar or swiss. My wife’s grilled chicken salad was good however, and I would highly recommend the chicken based on trying hers — it was nicely marinated and moist.
Overall this is good food, but we may limit ourselves to fries and sandwiches in the future.

This place blows.
Bar is a small horse shoe, usually half filled with grungy locals. I went here while at Millersville. They enjoy permanently kicking people out of the bar, thus why their profits have most likely declined over recent years.
Food is lame. Generally fried and very greasy. Dining room is the opposite of classy. Service sucks.

I’ve been here a few times and really, the quality of the food they serve is below Marriott High School Cafeteria grade.
On my most recent visit, my meager grilled chicken sandwich came with a white bun and approximately seven potato chips. Thankfully we ordered a plate of fries which was ample and came with Velveeta on top, which filled up my stomach if nothing else.
The service was nice, though, and they tried hard, and were generous with the free refills on soda and tea.

Mmm… Jacks…
Their fries are amazing, and get gravy with them. One of life’s little pleasures. So yum.
And a good place for lunch. Crab cake sandwich, etc.