Our smoker, made here in Quebec, will leave no one indifferent. It is custom-made for our family dining room. This smoker will add a distinctive aroma, color, and texture to all our meats. JackFlat is a smoking place that smells so good! A fun place with a large arcade room.
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Reviews consistently highlight Jack Flat BBQ as a lively Texas smokehouse with a festive Western vibe, where generous portions of deeply smoked meats like brisket, pork belly, ribs, burnt ends, turkey, and pulled pork are praised for tenderness and bold flavor. The Ranch and King Ranch platters are a favorite for sampling a wide range of meats and sides, and while sides and pricing come up as room for improvement, most guests feel the value matches the quantity and quality. The atmosphere is described as fun and energetic, with line dancing and a family friendly yet rowdy vibe that adds to the experience. Service is repeatedly commended for friendliness, speed, and attentiveness, helping groups and families feel well looked after. Reservations are recommended on peak evenings to ensure a smooth seating, and many reviewers say they would return for the meat quality, the vibe, and the overall experience.
The food is really good, tasty, & not expensive. You can sit inside with music & dancing or go outside to enjoy the weather. I suggest trying the brisket, smash burger, & poutine because they are generous with their portions, it's definitely worth it.
Super moist BBQ served quickly. Meat wasn't heavily smoked. We took the rodeo menu which wasn't worth the price & might I add that they don't serve you 1/2 lb of each protein as advertised. 3 thinly sliced turkey breast doesn't weigh 1/2 lb sorry. Neither does 3 strips of ribs the thickness of my pinky that was 2 inches long. Music got a little too loud after 9pm. Great ambiance. The mention of'monster portions of meat platters will be served' is slightly exaggerated. There was nothing monster portions about the platter we received. Stick to the a la carte menu & enjoy.
We absolutely enjoyed our dining experience at Jack Flat BBQ Laval. We had the bucket of 60 wings (5 pounds), Whiskey Maple flavour, a promotion on Thursdays only (which was originally created for Super Bowl) for only $30! They were amazing! Live music makes for a lively, fun atmosphere & as always, with great service!
The food is to die for , bring an empty stomach because you are going to fill it up! Might not suggest for a first date because you will be bloated ( for a good cause). Servers are polite & are all in cowboy apparel which is awesome!! The ambiance is very nice however the music might be a little louder than one would like. The drinks are also fantastic. This quickly became my favorite restaurant! ♡☆
As someone that has eaten BBQ all across the usa I'm not impressed by the food.. I feel like the brisket didn't have a smoke ring & was more dry. The pork belly was really good & tender. I didn't find the sauces are a little different. Don't expect the Kansas style or south Carolina vinegarette style BBQ sauce. The mac & cheese was really delicious tho. I love the alldente pasta & how creamy it is. I'm definitely a fan. Service was great. I sat alone at the bar & the barmaid helped & & answered all my questions. Service was fast & the place was pretty busy for Thursday 6:30pm. The ambiance is really nice. K love the,decor & how it has like a funky country style mix. I enjoyed the country music & the animal decorations especially that floating alligator. Would come again but more for the vibe. I would not come for the food.
Just wanted to post an update - After dining here in July & several other times in restaurant or for take out, now in January of 2025 I can confidently say the food is awesome - delicious in every way. Good portions & great quality. Decor is also out of this world particularly during the Xmas period. Love it! - ---- Heard a lot about this place on social media & being a huge fan of BBQ I'm really glad to have tried it. Our group of 5 dined here on Satuday July 6th around 4:30 PM. We made a reservation online. This was a bit earlier than we wanted but figured it would be more ideal to ensure they do not run out of the specialty meats served on this day. Saturday's special is the smoked beef ribs- the menu emphasizes they are first come first serve "until we run out". We were seated on a large communal style wooden pic nic table in the middle of the restaurant. There is a mix of booth seating, individual chairs & these pic nic tables. I wish I had an actual chair with a back rest as sitting on the bench without back support for a while can get quite uncomfortable. Despite being early for supper, the restaurant was already pretty full by 5PM. We noticed at least 2 birthday groups & a bachelor party going on. This is a great place for birthdays & events - there is a second floor where they can accomodate large groups. The atmosphere is loud country fun - great decorations, country music playing the whole time & tv screens featuring rodeo or music videos. There are even certain times during the week where they have line dancing - I've seen many videos of patrons dancing on the tables - this is the vibe I was a bit afraid of. It's rowdy so I suggest coming earlier or a weekday if you want something more peaceful. Our group each opted for the "ranch experience" platter. This is $59 a person. You get about pound & a half of meat per person, a sampling of all options on the menu. Brisket, pork belly, porc ribs & smoked turkey. Every one also gets a smashburger. We paid extra to have beef ribs as well ($80). There are sides to share, coleslaw, fries, mac & cheese (amazing!!), fried popcorn chicken. This experience platter is a great option to taste several things on the menu - if you have a big appetite or just like seing lots of food, highly recommend. Honestly some of the best BBQ I've ever. I've tried all the major spots in & around Montreal & often travel to the USA, I've been eating BBQ for some time & also cook it at home, so have an idea what to expect - Jack Flat really sets the bar high. The brisket & beef ribs are so flavorful & tender, the chicken, turkey, just about everything was juicy. Even the sides - the double fried brown french fries are amazing, the mac & cheese is so goocey & creamy, not dry or overcooked like many other places. I love that each table gets bottles of their homemade sauces & there is a big roll of paper towels for you. I wish I tasted some other appetizers or options - the menu can be hard to figure out as there are little descriptions & no pictures. For example they have a "Texas Twinkie", I thought this was deep fried twinkie cakes at first but is a jalapeno popper wrapped in bacon. Make sure to study the menu well & ask questions if you're not sure. If you enjoy real american bbq you won't be disappointed. Just taking a star away for the very loud atmosphere & some uncomfortable seating in some cases. Pricing is also on the high end. Main meal options on the menu do not generally come with sides - everything is an extra so the bill adds up fast.
Jan 6, 2025
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Waiters & waitresses were excellent. We were a group of 21 & no ones had to wait long for asking for something. Food was really good & also drinks. Around 10pm, there were people dancing on country musics.
Short UPDATE OCTOBER 2024 Went back to this great spot. Always fun always great atmosphere but Music is way way too loud. Still cannot have a conversation with anyone because the music is blasting so loud it is actually not enjoyable. Food wise it's still great but Brisket still has not been mastered, A little dry. I've been here about 7 or 8 times & the brisket tastes good but it is always dry. Needs improvement. Ribs were good especially since there was no sweet sauce on them this time. Turkey is very good. Porc belly always awesome. Sides are good too. All in all still a great place but gotta improve that brisket & lower the sound a bit! UPDATED NOVEMBER 2023 Still one of my favorite spots on the north shore but i must say they really still need to work on a few things. It was my 6th time here since the opening & i have to say that not once has the brisket been very good & this last time it was extremely dry & flavorless. Really need to work on the Brisk. They had no more porc Belly left at 8 oclock. C'mon guys. Everytime we go theres a meat missing. It's a saturday night. Porc Belly is probably the cheapest & most popular meat there. Just make more....ITS A FULL HOUSE SATURDAY NIGHT! Ribs are okay at best, way too salty though. Smash Burger always EXCELLENT. Sides were great also including poutine & Mac & Cheese. Sausage was forgettable. Service also needs work. But its a packed house & they are probably short staffed so i'll give them some slack there All to say brought down the rating because what should be the stars of the show don't seem to be the stars of the show anymore. It's more about the sides & burgers Notes for Brisket: Maybe cook it to 165 then wrap it till 200 with tallow (optional) & let rest as long as possible (even up to 12 hours) in a low oven till you need to serve it. Brisket should be nice & juicy not tough & dry. Maybe the brisket has some parts that are dryer than others if it is not well squared before cooking. Thats normal. But maybe dont serve it. It's not enjoyable when you're paying 45$/lb _____________________________________________________________ The food is quite good. For a smokehouse in Montreal, it's probably one of the best alongside Lattuca BBQ & Blackstrap BBQ. I still think Blackstrap & Lattuca have this place Beat but if you are from the north shore you don't have to drive too far & it's very convenient. It is miles above & beyond any other "smokehouse" you can get on the north shore like RUBS (worst excuse for a BBQ i've ever seen) or Le Baril. It is a new place, it will get better with time i believe. One thing that needs to change is the service. The waiters are not trained. They do not know the menu & they are not very professional/inexperienced. Service & Employees need a serious wake up call. As for the Food, the brisket & Ribs were very tender & the spices just right. I would lay off the sweetness & sweet sauces on the outer layer & just showcase the meat & bark on those bad boys but that is just personal preference. Fries are alright. nothing special but the Fitos-chili was scumptuous. Brisket Poutine is also quite nice. Try the Smash Burgers. They are worth it. One negative...WAY TOO LOUD! its crazy. Please turn it down a little. You cant talk to people or hear anything. I almost went deaf. Give the place a shot. They're working hard trying to make it work & i'm sure they will. Great Spot ! Keep up the great work.
I went on a Saturday night without a reservation. We sat at the bar first to wait for a table outside since the inside was already reserved. The service by Claudie was amazing, super fast with the drinks & food. The country music was a plus, after we sat outside to eat & the line dance started, it was super fun. Next time I would make a reservation. The food was good, I had a brisket poutine (the brisket was a bit cold but the hot sauce went well so it didn't ruin my experience)
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Nourriture wow! Nous avions pris le plateau afin de goûter à tout. Service: oufff... une fois assises à la table PERSONNE n'est venu nous voir après 20 min je me dis OK non ce n'est pas normal, nous voyions plein de serveurs/serveuses passer mais personne ne nous regardais (sans compter leur air bêtes) je vais donc voir l'hôtesse en avant pour lui dire que ça fait 20min qu'on est assises & que personne n'est venu nous voir... 10min plus tard un serveur arrive prend nos commandes rapidement & fait même un erreur sur nos commandes de boisson (en plus de nous facturer son erreur deux pichets à 45$ versus 33$) Ensuite à 20h15 nous recevons la nourriture (soit 1h15 après notre arrivé nous avions une réservation à 19h) même pas le temps de finir notre pichet qu'on se fait dire que nous devons quitter puisque la table est réservée pour d'autre client... donc un beau gros 45min pour manger leur énorme plateau de viande & d'accompagnement. Ambiance: music vraiment trop forte... on ne s'entendait même pas parler, il n'était que 19h pas 22h..
We were served by Alexis, who is a fantastic host. The food was amazing, the atmosphere is great if you like country music & it's all around a fantastic place. Would be happy to come back!
When we first walked in the vibe & music of the place was amazing. Our poutine was ice old, the nachos were not even edible. The chips were stale, & it seemed like they used cheese whiz no salsa. The waiter brought us tomato sauce because they don't have salsa & my burger was extremely salty. If you're looking for a fun place to go drink go for it but I wouldn't recommend the food.
The hype was placed high before eating here. Someone told me that this place was "the place" - my expectations were high but unfortunately I have to say they weren't ... the food is ok but not "wow" - ribs were just basic, the burger was good, cauliflower had a taste that just rolled around in my mouth. The service was great & so was the ambience ... live music & hype crowd ... I'll probably go back but won't be my first choice
