Jackson + Rye - Soho (Soho)

• Rye in Soho (Wardour Street) during the Christmas break for brunch was tempting and fulfilling
• Berries to pancakes with rich yet light banana cream was satisfyingly pleasant
• S still comforting to see places I visited when I was a fresh faced teen working in the big smoke are still alive
• Jackson + Rye have taken over the space with an all day East Coast inspired restaurant
• The restaurant is backed by Richard Caring and the people behind the recently opened Grillshack Mark Askew and Hannah Bass
• The designers are the same people from behind the Dean Street Townhouse
• S clever use of soft glowing lighting and heavy iron pipework shelving are nice touches
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• The time had come for another catch up with friends and with payday looming we wanted something that didn&rsquo
• I could already tell there were more than a couple of meals that tickled my fancy
• I opted for the Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich with a portion of Fries and in true American style
• Was pleasantly surprised by a rather posh looking burger complete with a brioche bun
• The chicken was incredibly tender and the combination of flavours from the sweet bun and spicy coleslaw worked well
• S difficult to get a chicken burger just right without it being too dry but I can safely say this was one of the best chicken sandwiches I have ever tasted
• The creamed corn grits were equally tasty and added to the all American experience
• J + R fits in nicely with the edgy vibe
• It was Wednesday night and I was meeting Anna
• Who is now six months pregnant was also joining us for dinner
• The design is 'New York' style with free standing tables as well as banquettes
• Also for those not 'with child' we ordered a tuna tartare starter with smoked paprika creme fraiche and some bread
• The tuna was generous so there was plenty to share and it had a zesty lime flavour
• Lizzie ordered Blue Swimmer Crab Cake with apple slaw which was crunchy and fresh
• The waitress came back to table apologising that they were out of tuna but would substitute with salmon
• The salmon was served with crushed new potatoes and cherry tomatoes
• The fish was flakey and deliciously oily with a superb crispy skin
• A blueberry cobbler with apple and vanilla custard
• The portion was huge and definitely more for sharing
• The service at Jackson + Rye was very friendly
• A little slow with things like bringing us more water but as the restaurant was totally packed
• It's the perfect place to come on a Friday night where you can just order some good food and just get really drunk with your friends
• Open from breakfast until late every day (one of the backers is Richard Caring
• We started with the sweet sticky bar nuts (£
• It was really tender meat with crunchy batter and a perfect tangy
• Ll pop back in for brunch for another Breakfast Sour and the buttermilk pancakes with ricotta and maple syrup
• We both agree this was the best we'd ever had
• Interior is very stylish and the service was friendly and efficient
• Went here for lunch and I was left absolutely stuffed
• Overall very happy with my first visit
• The service was shoddy (we got food bordering on cold without cutlery
• The dish I had was well thought out
• So delivering the dish quickly is crucial to keeping the eggs
• The ambience is good but we sat outside and so this didn't particularly offset the rest of my experience
• Overall my rating is as high as it is because I want to like Jackson + Rye
• I've been here with a friend and my daughter
• We did not have a reservation and the waitress was kind enough to let us sit in a table for 2 even if we were 3
• She is a little lady when it comes to go out with 'big girls'
• M always a sucker for a new hangout so thought it was worth a whirl
• It took our waitress another ten minutes to let us know our beer of choice was out of stock
• Images of a fresh baguette crammed with juicy pink flesh came to mind
• Mashed up and mixed with fair sized prawns and served on a toasted bun
• Completely overpowered the delicate shellfish with the flavour of mustard
• So the look on my face when two measly breast strips were plonked in front of me must&rsquo
• For twelve quid it was a happy slapping chav short of daylight robbery
• Jackson and Rye is nicely done out
• Tonight it really was scraping the barrel
• T got a single star is on the basis that we didn&rsquo
• I went there with old friends to have brunch and catch up
• The restaurant seemed to be very popular as it was very crowded and people were queuing
• So I thought that was a bit rude
• It's kind of an egg benedict with smoked salmon and avocado
• Jackson + Rye is all chrome fittings and tarnished mirrors
• Folds out into four or so pages of food and drinks with a range of about eight cocktails to start all reasonably priced between £
• We went for a Vedett each which came over in double time and then as we were browsing the menu
• The menu itself is fantastic with a range of bar food such as cheeseburgers
• Trying to choose what to eat was nigh impossible
• Colleague Joe started with the chopped raw tuna with smoked paprika and creme fraiche
• Whilst I went for the squid with chipotle mayo
• Sauerkraut and Swiss cheese on a caraway bloomer) which was declared damn good
• The panfried seabass with grilled baby gem and a caper sauce
• We devoured every last scrap whilst the staff were the perfect level of attentive
• Food and layout was great and really did feel like I was in my favourite NYC deli
• Jackson + Rye is an american inspired restaurant that serves comfort food
• The staff is friendly and accommodating and the food is quick to arrive
• Eggs benedict with avocado and the truffle mac and cheese
• The mac and cheese was absolutely incredible with crisp kale that topped it off
• The pancakes were good but not anything amazing
• They were a bit dry as they only came with a small amount of jam and whipped cream
• The crowd was a mix of friends and couples and I would even recommend this restaurant for families as the dishes are children friendly
• The first time I came here was upon the recommendation of various colleagues and it didn't disappoint
• Avocado Benedict was incredible and my companions bacon and maple syrup pancakes looked divine
• The next time I came in was for a Saturday afternoon coffee which I suppose is slightly odd for a restaurant
• Roast lamb rump on courgettes and tomatoes was tender and packed with herby flavour
• Rump steak was delicious if slightly past the requested medium
• I ordered creamed grits with sweetcorn on a whim
• Not a huge fan of dessert usually but this was big hunks of charred marshmallow with blood orange sorbet and hot chocolate sauce to pour over the top (main pic) &ndash
• The American Merlot (when in Rome) was far too delicious &ndash
• This combined with the daft proximity of the next tables meant I was extremely close to clearing all their dishes with my backside on leaving
• Obviously space is at a premium in Soho and they want to cram in as many covers as possible
• I've been here several times by now it's one of my favorite brunch places (it is not a Balthazar but still very good
• The Farmer and Benedict Eggs are my fav choices
• The orange juice is nothing special to be honest but the flat white is good (strong as I like)
• My chum and I were in the market for an exciting dinner to overcome the 'back to work tomorrow' Sunday blues
• Whilst there is a fair amount of choice on the menu
• The steaks were rather pricey (starting at £
• I settled on chopped raw tuna to start followed by lemon and rosemary chicken with shoestring fries
• My friend had a chicken salad to start followed by salmon with new potatoes
• She described her meal with the same excitement as I did mine
• I started off with some white truffle Arancini balls
• The deep flavour of the truffle was set off by the flavoursome dip
• I made my decision and was very pleased
• The dipping sauce also complimented the cakes texture and this was all washed down with the 'Kung Fu Girl' Riesling from Washington
• Buttermilk pancakes with mascarpone cream and maple syrup made with rye whiskey (of course this was the special part due to being at Jackson &
• It was also great to meet the owner of the restaurant briefly and the lovely waitress was an absolute delight to be served by
• 30am brunch booking and were promptly seated at a table for 2 in the restaurant's front dining section
• Tables here are packed in so don't be surprised if you find yourself unintentionally eavesdropping on the conversations around you
• We started with two flat whites and whilst it was enough to convert me into a flat whiter
• One thing to note is that J&
• Over coffee we perused the menu and were impressed by the variety it genuinely has something for everyone
• I opted for the bacon and blueberry pancakes and was a bit disappointed
• Whereas the bacon was cooked to crispy perfection
• My pancakes were on the dry side and didn't melt in my mouth like I'd hoped
• She too was slightly disappointed with her choice
• Perfectly poached with a runny yolk
• The avocado on the other hand added no real value there was too much in a big lump under the watercress
• The restaurant was really busy so I think this is understandable
• It's an ideal place for a no frills brunch option with a group of friends and good value for menu
• I would give another try just to see if there is anything else good to try from the menu
• It was far too expensive for what I had on the night and quality wise it was not too different to my local Weatherspoons so I see no reason why I should ever return in the future
• We had Mac n cheese which was not as cheesy as it could have been
• It would probably be a good idea to book because it was packed out
• I ordered the vegetarian breakfast which was fried eggs
• Everything was very tasty including the baked beans which I couldn't fit in
• The fried eggs were cooked really well for my liking as I like the yolk harder and not so runny
• My only criticism is that the halloumi slice was a bit hard and it could have been a larger slice
• Jackson + Rye is great American style diner in the heart of Soho
• This is not what an American diner is like in any way shape or form
• Jackson + Rye is nicer than most diners in America
• Ve been there a few times before for a weekday lunch (actually with Harry Style&rsquo
• Poached eggs sat on top of the avocado along with (the requested) crispy bacon
• It also came with potatoes and bread
• The coffee was great as well
• Amazing place with great atmosphere
• Value for money portions are humongous with quality to match
• Breakfast I always get the eggs benedict that come with deep fried potatoes
• I remember my first visit with Wilkes when they first opened where we were both rather fascinated with the slab bacon (
• This sounded like what I was needing to set me up for the day ahead
• Informal interior is made to feel bustling and busy by a whirring staff team moving at double speed
• Breakfast/brunch is a beautiful thing
• I mean hungry) starting with a classic eggs royale and some buttermilk fried chicken served with sweet potato chips
• The food here is decent and always hits the spot
• The eggs royale was great highlighted by an egg poached to perfection and giving the term "
• Our sweettooths were crying out for attention and they got it in the form of blueberry pancakes with bacon (totally a dessert) and a peanut butter fudge smores
• Toasted marshmallow served on top of biscuit brittle with a side of chocolate fudge
• Jackson and Rye is still as good as I remember and remains one of my favoured brunch spots in the city
• Decor is beautiful and the vibe is always buzzing
• What I was looking forward to at The Breakfast Club was the huervos rancheros
• The service was quite slow and not the friendliest but it wasn't awful
• My coffee was pleasant and I was pleased to be given a large bottle of tap water upon being seated
• The actual breakfast was absolutely delicious and I can't imagine how TBC could have topped it
• The City located restaurant is on Old Jewry
• Tim and I visited on a Tuesday evening and the bar was incredibly busy &ndash
• My pulled pork hashes with poached eggs were delicious (I also ordered a side of avocado)
• As with croquettes that were surprisingly filling
• Their juices were only ok though and also my friend found her pancakes a bit of a disappointment so it looks like this is a place to stick with the savoury
• Best part was the maple bacon slab best bacon i have ever eaten
• The location is good so is ambience
• Made me feel like I was in an old Hollywood movie
• The only issue I had was the sound inside seemed to be reverberating off the walls

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