Come savor a delectable creation at Happy Jack's Restaurant & Tavern. They are open after-hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and throughout week-ends. You can get there by car. They are established in a location characterized with parks.
I like the food here and have no issue paying a nominal amount for some rice. However, I do think it is time that the restaurant make some capital improvements. The patio is beautiful but some other work needs to be done. SUITABILITY FOR SENIORS AND DISABLED: The restrooms upstairs are not suitable for seniors or people with disabilities, even temporary disabilities. If I recall there are also stairs coming into the restaurant. Because the issue with the restrooms has persisted for so long, I will drop the Atmosphere rating to below average.The interior needs a little updating in general and the building nextdoor which houses the "outdoor" restrooms is rundown looking.
We used to go to Happy Jack's about once a week as it was the best place for Chinese food. The last time we went, we were charged extra for white rice! Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking that white rice is somewhat of a staple with Chinese food. I think the owners are trying to cut corners and save money but I think they are going about it the wrong way.
The last time we were there, we took my 80 year old father. Getting upstairs to the bathroom was just not possible for him. Finally a waiter let him use a bathroom on the main floor.
I think the restaurant has really gone down hill both in food quality and atmosphere in the last few years. It tuly is sad to see this as Happy Jack's was our favorite restaurant for a long time.
There is a female waitress who is extremely rude. It got to the point that when we went in, if we saw her on the floor, we would specifically ask not to have her as our server.
I still have cravings for their sizzling Cantonese pork but will not go back! Anyone have any suggestions for good Chinese food either in the Buffalo or Fort Erie areas? We're desperate!!! LOL
We have gone several times in the last few years and especially like the outdoor patio but we will never be going back - my personal protest. REASONS: 1. We were with five couples and the waiter would not split the bill. We dine out frequently and never run into this. 2. On this same occasion they stuck us in a very tight corner. 3. On another occasion the owner was an aquaintance of one of the couples (again with five couples) so he said he would do up this wonderful special meal for us. Of course no one asked 'how much $?' It turned out to be $40 a person and there was so much food we ended up with a dozen doggie bags. We all felt we were taken advantage of and will NOT go back.
Well we had my mom's birthday party at Happy Jacks and the food was just amazing. We have been there several times now and every time the food and the staff have been great. We love the chilli shrimp and Tao’s chicken. Alvin and Jack Jr. have both come to our table and made sure our meal was perfect. When the patio is open it is our favourite place to eat, what a nice view. They also have a great caramel desert that is awesome. I must say that I have never had better Chinese food. Happy Jacks is now the only place we will go for Chinese!
Not sure why, maybe just an old bad habit, but evertyime I revisit Happy Jacks things keep getting worse. Eating in is usually fine, but haven't done that in years. Takeout is where they really have a hard time staying consistent. I swore them off years ago when they messed up an order and were completely rude on the phone when I called about it. Since then I've occasionally re-ordered (why?) and each time the overal all quality and value has decreased. Most obvious is the fact that each time I order the elimiate something from the delivery. First it was the free white rice on the side, then fortune cookies, then condiments, now its soup noodles. Despite requesting these items they are still not coming with my orders (usually $30+). I think the owners are just looking for ways to pad their bottom line. While they have never been know for treating locals as well as the NY State crowd, they seem to have really forgotten who keeps them alive, especially come winter. It's sad bc there was a time when I truly loved their food, but quality and service have dropped dramatically. In my mind if you don't treat me as well just because I had the food delivered then this speaks volumes about their motivations.
