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Food and service were both great. The only thing we didn’t know in advance is the cigar bar portion is completely open to the entire restaurant. So, there was a strong scent of cigar/cigarette smoke throughout the entire restaurant. The restaurant is also right over the smoking section of the casino, which may have contributed to the issue. It was off putting at first, but didn’t turn us off completely from the restaurant.

We times at Jackson's for the first time since their remodel following the fire. The food has always been remains good. Our server was excellent. However, there is little to no ambiance as compared to the previous incarnation of Jackson's. This is highly unfortunate. The tables in the bar area and sadly in the main dining room are now cheap and cheap looking what looks like white veneer formica. Won't spend too much time on it, but it's difficult to feel as though it's a fine dining experience. It's understood that the new open floor seating fan is designed to handle more customers per turn. However, between the tables, the closeness of tables, and the lighting choices, there is really no sense of ambience. The entree prices have of course risen with inflation. However, it's difficult to justify those prices with the ambience issues discussed above. Great service. Fine food. Sadly, no longer a fine dining experience.

What a surprise to find such an interesting, high-quality place in this location! Lovely people, talented chef, interesting setting. We left with the idea that we will be back!