Upper West Side
Get directions | 509 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10024
Hours | Sunday 9am-, Monday 11am-, Tuesday 11am-, Wednesday 11am-, Thursday 11am-, Friday 11am-, Saturday 9am-
Jacob’s Pickles has been or our list for a minute now, after hearing from many sources that it’s one of the few/only Upper West Side restaurants with great food and a downtown vibe. We are always trying to get out in the UWS more often, and yet we always seem to end up at random restaurants that either suck or have a number in their name, which means it will suck. I’m sorry but I don’t have to eat at a restaurant called Figaro 81 to know its not gonna be good. So when people start telling us about a place in the neighborhood that’s focused on pickles and biscuits, and looks like a huge rustic cocktail lounge, we’re listening.
After a few visits we have come to the conclusion that Jacob’s Pickles is indeed one of the better and cooler restaurants on the Upper West Side. People pile into this place, and we can understand why. But if it were downtown, you’d hear considerably less about it. The food here is a creative menu of comfort cooking, built mostly with things like fried chicken, gravy, fried pickles, and the aforementioned homemade biscuits that are the size and density of a commercial cinder block. It’s basically the kind of food that gave Paula Deen the pancreas flu, but served in a New York City setting. The problem though is that much of it is a snooze. There are a few key items on the menu that’ll make you happy and also very fat, but the rest of it is forgettable. Things like mac ‘n cheese that should be easy and satisfying end up tasting bland and uninspired for some reason. As for the pickles, those are great, but when they fry them, the arrive at your table in a heavy, soft batter not unlike what you’d find on a corn dog. We prefer ours a little more crispy.
At the end of the day, Jacobs Pickles is great if you need a spot for drinks or an Upper West Side dinner meetup with someone you know will embrace the heavy bar food. There are some good beers available, and they also have a pretty solid brunch, assuming you’re planning on taking a nap after it. But it’s not a restaurant with traveling for.
Fried Pickles
As we mentioned above, we weren’t crazy about these. They’re very doughy, to the point that the batter almost tastes like a doughnut. We’d prefer them to be salty and crispy over sweet and pillowy. Order them if you’re craving something fried, but temper expectations.Matzo Ball Soup
This soup was actually our favorite thing at Jacob’s Pickles…by far. It’s a huge bowl of delicious homey goodness with thin noodles and big hunks of chicken.Honey Chicken & Pickles
These “Southern Biscuit Sandwiches” are the best section of the menu, but you better be hungry. They’re HUGE. This one is a massive biscuit with fried chicken tenders, honey, and a pile of shredded pickles on top, and then another biscuit on top. It’s delicious, but good luck picking it up. You’re gonna need a fork/shovel.Mushroom Gravy Smothered Biscuit
Another good “sandwich” that’s really just a huge pile of food that happens to include bread on the top and the bottom. The gravy is tasty, but you can feel it hardening your arteries as you eat.Wild Catfish Tacos
These fish tacos are probably your best option if you’re trying to take in less than four thousand calories in one meal. Unfortunately, they’re not very good.
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JACOB’S PICKLES
TAKE AWAY
PICKLE JARS
1 TYPE FOR 5, 4 TYPES FOR 15, 8 TYPES FOR 20
SOUTHERN BISCUIT
SANDWICHES
SPECIAL SOURS 10/15
HOT SOUR CUKES 10/15
Special Sours
Hot Sour Cukes
Big Dill Kosher Cukes
Dilly Green Beans
Candy Red Beets
Sweet & Spicy Carrots
Horseradish Cukes
Thyme Jalapenos
Served With Grain Miller Organic Cheese Grits
HONEY CHICKEN AND PICKLES Buttermilk Fried
Chicken, Hot Sours, Clover Honey 18
SOUTHERN B.L.T Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Fried
Green Tomatoes, Pickle Slaw, Picnic Sauce, Nitrate Free
Bacon 19
SAUSAGE GRAVY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
BIG DILL KOSHER CUKES 10/15
DILLY GREEN BEANS 10/15
CANDY RED BEETS 10/15
Buttermilk Fried Chicken 18
BEER
MUSHROOM GRAVY SMOTHERED CHICKEN
a selection of american craft brews
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Aged Vermont Cheddar 18
Pickled Eggs
Fresh Organic Eggs, Spicy Jalapeno Brine 9
BBQ SMOTHERED PEPPER JACK CHICKEN
Buttermilk Fried Chicken, House Made Creamy BBQ,
Vermont Pepper Jack 18
SWEET & SPICY CARROTS 10/15
HORESERADISH CUKES 10/15
THYME JALAPENOS 10/15
STARTERS
BISCUITS
HOT CHICKEN BISCUIT Buttermilk Fried Chicken,
Nashville Hot Sauce, Hot Sour Pickles 18
FRIED PICKLES Spicy Red Mayo 14
BISCUITS & FIXINS House Strawberry & Orange
Preserves, Clover Honey, Salted Butter and
baked from scratch
CHICKEN BACON EGG & CHEESE Buttermilk Fried
Chicken, Nitrate Free Bacon, Egg, Picnic Sauce,
2 Year Aged Vermont Cheddar 19
Maple Butter 10
MATZO BALL SOUP Natural Young Chicken,
Noodles, Carrots, Haricot Verts, Onions 13
HOME COOKING
PICKLES
GRIT CRUSTED FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Picnic Sauce 12
CHICKEN & PANCAKES Buttermilk Fried Chicken,
Crispy Nitrate Free Bacon, Clover Honey 21
handmade in small batches
DEVILED EGGS Pickled Mustard Seed, Smoked
Paprika, Micro Arugula 13
PRESERVES TO GO
POUTINE Smothered In Brown Gravy, Cheese,
Hollandaise Drizzle 18
JACOB’S PATTY MELT Jacob’s Beef Burger Blend,
Toasted Buttermilk Loaf, melted Cheddar Cheese, Crispy
Onions, Lettuce, Pickle Sauce, Big Dill Kosher Cukes, Fresh
Cut Fries 19
JAMS
BISCUITS AND GRAVY Sausage Gravy or Mushroom
Gravy 14
CATFISH TACOS Grilled Catfish, Lime Crema, Cilantro
Slaw, Fresh Lime, pickled carrot and jalapenos 21
housemade from whole fruits
STRAWBERRY JAM 9
SALTED BUTTER 9
MAPLE BUTTER 9
HOMEMADE SLOW COOKED MEATBALLS
Homemade Marinara, Mozzarella 17
SHRIMP & BACON GRITS Whole Wild Shrimp,
Nitrate Free Bacon, Organic Cheese Grits 24
OKRA & CHILES Sliced Pickled Okra, Red Pepper
Flakes, Scallions, Liquid Smoke 12
LOW COUNTRY MEATLOAF Sweet and Smokey
Meatloaf, Whipped Potatoes, Frizzled Onions, coleslaw,
Buttermilk Biscuit smothered in Maple Butter 24
MEATS
HOUSE MADE SYRUP 9
STREET CORN Spicy Aioli, Fresh Lime, Crumbled
Parmesan 11
sustainably and humanely raised
BACON STEAK Maple Syrup, Cilantro,
Mustard Seeds 16
BABY BACK RIBS Potato Salad, Pickle Slaw,
BBQ Sauce 28
GUMBO Chicken, andouille sausage, carolina rice, okra
27
SALADS
TURKEY LEG Red wine braised turkey leg with tasso ham
and whipped potatoes 27
Satur Farms Greens From North Fork L.I.
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN CAESAR
MAC & CHEESE
Romaine, Parmesan Cheese, Biscuit Croutons 21
CLASSIC MAC & CHEESE 16/ 24
BAG OF BISCUITS TO GO
GRILLED SALMON SALAD Baby Greens, Sliced
Oranges, Red Onion, Cilantro, Light Orange
Vinaigrette 26
BUFFALO CHICKEN MAC & CHEESE Blue Cheese
Drizzle 18/ 26
4 BISCUITS FOR $13
BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN COUNTRY WEDGE
509 AMSTERDAM
NYC
MIDNIGHT MAC & CHEESE Jalapeños, Sweet Sausage
and Sunny Side Egg 18/ 26
Iceberg, Blue Cheese, Dilly Ranch, Grape Tomatoes,
TABLE SIDES
Nitrate Free Bacon 21
ORGANIC CHEESE GRITS 8
PICKLE SLAW 9
SPICED SHRIMP MARKET KALE SALAD Toasted
Almonds, Dried Cranberries, Raisins, Cherries and
Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette With Shrimp 26
COLLARD GREENS & BLACK EYED PEAS With
Braised Pork Shoulder 15
Consumer Advisory: Consumption of Undercooked Meat, Poultry,
Eggs, or
Seafood
May
Increase
the
risk of
Foodborne
Illnesses. Please Inform Your Server If Anyone In Your Party
Has A Food Allergy or Any Special Dietary Needs.
Max Split For Credit Card 6 Per Table.
No Substitutions Please.
HOUSE FRIES House Ketchup, Mayo, Pickle Brine 12
LARGE HOUSE SALAD 12
MASHED POTATOES & MUSHROOM GRAVY 8
Springtime Sips
BEST OF BOURBON
Honeysuckle SANGRIA Copper and Kings American
Brandy, Apple, Clover Honey, Rosé Wine 15
WHISKEY FLIGHT 36
Great Jones
New York, 96 Proof, 4 years
Perfectly balanced with vanilla and light pepper finish
HOT TODDY Wild Turkey Bourbon, Applepie Moonshine,
Honey, Lemon, Clove 14
Winter Solstice Old Fashioned Sagamore Rye, Maple
Rosemary syrup , Aromatic Bitters, Cinnamon 15
Maryland
New York
Duclaw sweet baby jesus! 6.2% 9|17|33
Jacob’s Pickles Biscuit beer
HOT ROCKIN’ BOURBON BREAKFAST Mister Katz’s
rock n rye, Bourbon cream, Coffee, Cinnamon Whip 15
TM
5.0% 8|15|29
Bardstown Discovery Series #5
Kentucky and Tennessee, 104 Proof,
Blended 6-17 years
Ripe Vibrant Cherry, Rich Caramel, Roasted Marshmallow,
Orange Zest
Chocolate Peanut butter porter with strong notes
of coffee, balanced by a subtle hop character.
Lightly sweet and malty
crisp, bready lager with a buttery finish
Five Boroughs Pilsner 5.0%
9|17|33
COCKTAILS
Duclaw The PastryArchy Naked Fish 7.6% 9
Light in color and body with a clean, bitter finish.
HILLROCK solera
New York, 93 proof
vanilla, caramel, rye spice, burnt brown sugar,
a bit of seasoned oak
imperial stout with aromas and flavors decadent dark
chocolate, coffee beans and fresh raspberries
ROSEMARY VODKA LEMONADE House Infused Rosemary
Pickers, Muddled Lemon &
Rosemary
14
Ubergeek Classic Lager 5%
8|15|29
Unfiltered and Fascinating
Michigan
KENTUCKY PORCH SIPPER Wild Turkey Bourbon,
Muddled Lemon, Lime & Orange, Angostura Bitters 15
Bell’s Amber Ale 5.8%
9|17|33
Weller 12yr
Kentucky, 90 proof
Heavily wheated, layered and moderatley sweet with a
long, oaky and intensley smooth finish
Ubergeek
Seen Too Much and Can’t Go Back 10% 10
American Red Ale, featuring toasted and sweet caramel
notes from carefully selected malts, balanced with
herbal and citrus hop aromas, Capped by a clean bitterness.
Pastry stout brewed with Cacao nibs and roasted
pistachios
AMERICAN SPIRITS
JAM JAR House Infused Strawberry Farmers Gin With
Fresh Squeezed Lemonade 15
Southern Tier Nitro Hot Cocoa10%
9
WHISKEY: George Dickel #12, TN 12 ~ Michter’s
American, KY 15 ~ Balcones Brimstone, TX 14
RYE: Michter’s Straight, KY 15 ~ Ragtime, NY 15 ~
SPICY BRINE MARGARITA House Infused
Jalapeno Espolon Tequila, Spicy Pickle Brine 14
Double milk stout With rich natural chocolate and hints
of Marshmallow
Founders All Day IPA 4.7%
8|15|29
Session ipa brewed with a complex array of malts and
grains for perfect balance
BLOODY B.L.T Pickers Vodka, Sterling Bacon,
Jalapeno Pickled Egg 15
Maine
Whistle Pig 10 Year, VT 18 ~Sagamore, MD 14
TAP TAKEOVER
BOURBON: Blanton’s, KY 17 ~ Michter’s, KY 15
~Basil Hayden’s, KY 16~
Allagash White 5.2%
8|15|29
MOONSHINE: Old Smoky Original 12 ~
Apple Pie Moonshine 12
THE BROOKLYN GIN Lime Infused Dorothy
Parker Gin, Chili Infused Perry’s Tot Navy Gin, Fresh
Squeezed Limeade, Orange Bittermans Brooklyn
Bitters, Organic Cane Syrup 14
Belgian-Style witbier with refreshing balance of citrus
and spice
SPREE DIPA 8%
9
Maine Lunch 7.0%
9
full-bodied and hazy with notes of passion fruit, fresh
berries, and melon.
American IPA with Intense Hop Flavors and Aromas
of tropical and citrus Fruit and a dry finish.
Lunch Date IPA 6%
MICHTER’S AMERICAN MANHATTAN Michter’s
American Whiskey, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth,
Bourbon Soaked montmorence cherry, angostura
8|15|29
VODKA: Tito’s Handmade Premium, TX 12 ~
HopHead, CA 14~Pickers, TN 12
refreshing, easy-drinking Hazy IPA with ripe tropical
aromas, dominant notes of pineapple, candied orange,
citrus, and lingering grapefruit
Maine Peeper 5.5%
9
Well balanced American ale with a generous dose of
American Hops
bitters 16
GIN: Farmer’s Botanical Organic, 12 ~ Dorothy
Parker, NY 13 ~ Perry’s Tot Navy Strength,
NY 15 ~ Aviation, OR 13
DIRTY APHRODITE Pickers Vodka, Dirty Dill Pickle
Brine 15
Maine King Titus 7.5%
9
American robust porter that is generously hopped, dark,
thick, chewy, and chocolaty.
BLACK CURRANT
AND BOTANICALS SPLASH SOUR 5%
9|17|33
light bodied, spritzy sour with notes of blackberry,
black currant and gin-inspired bontanicals.
FLYING MULE Aviation Gin, Crème De Violette, Lime,
Ginger Beer 14
Maine Woods and Waters 6.2%
RUM: Owneys, Brooklyn NYC 12 ~
Bayou Select, LA 12
9
DICKEL BACK Double Shot Dickel #12, Double Shot
Jacobs Pickle Brine 13
TEQUILA: Espolon, Jalisco Mexico 12
american IPA brewed with Maine-grown barley and wheat.
flavors and aromas of pine and citrus, melon, pineapple,
and pink grapefruit. underlying notes of onion and garlic
with subtle pine and a faint malt grain sweetness
OVERNIGHT OATS STOUT 6.5%
9|17|33
Tennessee
roasty, toasty Oatmeal stout is brewed with multiple
types of oats, dried banana, cinnamon and whole vanilla
beans
MEZCAL: Sombra, Oaxaca Mexico 13~Fidencio,
Oaxaca Mexico 13
NIGHTCAP: C&K American Brandy, KY 14
Autumn Grog Redemption High Rye Bourbon, Bayou
Dark Rum, Allspice, Cinnamon, Orange, Lime, Bitters 15
FIRESIDE LAGER 6%
Bearded Iris Homestyle 6.0%
8|15|29
8|15|29
Vienna Lager, Brewed with beechwood-smoked malt.
smooth and complex, with notes of caramel, biscuit, and a
hint of smokey moss.
heavily oated, mosaic-only IPA. highlights the fruity &
fragrant nuances of hops.
WINES
POP, LEMONADE & FLOATS
California
Sparkling
BLANC de BLANCS Brotherhood Winery, Methode
Champenoise, New York 12 | 45
Abita Root Beer On Tap, Louisiana
Delaware
Firestone Pivo Pils 5.3%
8|15|29
Spring Water, Herbs, Vanilla, Louisiana Cane Sugar,
Caffeine-Free 5
Dogfish Head 60 Minute IPA 6%
Pilsner with a West Coast dry- hopping twist.
8|15|29
White
SAUVIGNON BLANC Sean Minor.
California, 2018 12 | 45
Anderson Valley Boont 5.8%
9|17|33
MEXICAN COCA – COLA OR SPRITE
Sweetened With Cane Sugar 5
East Coast Session IPA, continuously hopped with
60 + hop additions over a 60-minute boil. brewed with
Northwest hops
DIET COCA-COLA 4
Amber ale, Rich aroma of caramel malt and suntoasted
grain
with a
mellow, noble hop
aroma
with
a
full-bodied malt
flavor
CHARDONNAY Stonecap, Columbia Valley,
Washington, 2017 13 | 49
Bear Republic Racer 5 7.5%
FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE Sweetened With
Organic Cane Sugar 5
9|17|33
Colorado
Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout 6.0%
8|15|29
RIESLING Lamoreaux, Finger Lakes,
FRESH SQUEEZED OJ Small 5 Large 7
A hoppy American IPA brewed with American pale and
crystal malts, and heavily hopped with Chinook,
Cascade, Columbus and Centennial.
Roasted malt and coffee flavors build the foundation
of this creamy sweet stout
New York, 2017 13 | 49
HALF TEA/HALF LEMONADE 5
Rhode Island
Texas
Rose
Bridge Lane North Fork, Long Island , 2017 11
SWEET TEA Sweetened With Honey 5
Austin East Cider 5.0%
Narragansett Lager 5.0%
A tart and refreshing craft cider
8|15|29
8|15|29
COKE FLOAT 8
A classic american lager
MILK STOUT WITH VANILLA ICE CREAM 12
Red
PINOT NOIR Tortoise Creek, Lodi, California, 2016 13 | 49
DESSERTS
CABERNET SAUVIGNON Heron Vineyards,
California, 2015 14 | 51
FRIED OREOS W/ HOME MADE CREAM 9
CELLARED BEER
BEER FLIGHT
FROM JACOB’S OWN COLLECTION BROUGHT OUT OF THE
CELLAR AT THEIR PEAK OF MATURITY
FLIGHT Spree dipa, Lunch Date ipa,
SYRAH GRENACHE BLEND Moobuzz Wines,
Central coast, California, 2015 13 | 49
BANANA PUDDING 10
BISCUIT BREAD PUDDING W/ VANILLA ICE
CREAM & TOASTED ALMONDS 14
black currant sour, overnight oats stout 16
Allagash Century Ale 8.2%
BRETT SAISON DRY HOPPED WITH A BLEND OF HALLERTAU
MANDRINA BAVARIA AND HALLERTAU BLAN ~ 375 ML 18
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WHISKEY LIST
Bourbons
Balcones Pot Still Bourbon $13
Texas, 92 proof, At Least 2 years
Cocoa, Vanilla, Chalk, Orange Peels, Popcorn,
Maple Icing, Wood and Herbal Notes
Great Jones Bourbon $16
Rye
Old Rip Van Winkle $35/ $60
Kentucky, 107 proof, 10 years
Sweet vanilla, caramel, pecan and oak wood.
New York, 90.4 proof
Michter’s Small Batch Bourbon $15
Kentucky, 91.4 proof
Rich and spicy with juicy fruit, black pepper,and cinnamon
Rye spice of nutmeg and cinnamon, blackberries,
raspberries, hint of orange glaze, red licorice finish
Eagle Rare $17
Texas, 94 proof, Aged 3 years
Hudson Bourbon $17
Kentucky, 90 proof, 10 years
Malt, Peach, Cream soda, Butterscotch, Toffee,
Orange Tang
aromas of toffee, orange peel, herbs, honey, leather and
oak. bold, dry and delicate with notes of candied almonds
and very rich cocoa. dry and lingering Finish
New York, 92 Proof, At least 3 years
Catoctin Creek $14
Virginia, 92 proof
Vanilla, cocoa, hazelnut, maple sugar, and mocha
rich vanilla and oak, Lightening notes of stone fruit,
corn bread, caramel, and cashew
Blanton’s $18
Balcones Brimstone $18
Texas, 106 proof
Kentucky, 93 proof, “About 9 years old”
Citrus notes balance with sweeter tones
such as vanilla and caramel. Finish is dry
with a slight character of toasted nut and oak
Wild Turkey Rare Breed $15
Kentucky116.8 proof, 6-12 years
Balcones Rye $14
Texas, 100 proof
Nose of soft charred oak, black tea and cracked
pepper, fruit and chocolate covered cherries. notes
of creamy buttery toffee, building to peppery spice
with hints of coffee and nuts
A complex blend of oak, vanilla, caramel, dried fruit,
apple, nuts, and chalk
confectioners’ sugar, candied oak smoke, English pipe
tobacco
Basil Hayden’s 10Yr Bourbon $18
Kentucky, 80 proof
Rittenhouse Rye $13
Kentucky, 100 proof
Westward Stout Cask Finish $17
Oregon 160 proof
Big oak aroma, hints of char, vanilla and rye,
Thick, fruity palate with chocolate oranges, cassia
bark, nutmeg, and oak
flavors of Caramel, Vanilla. Sweet cherry, Oak, Rye spice
Dark cherry, toasted pecan, milk chocolate and
just a hint of salt. Bold and dry finish
Basil Hayden’s $16
Whistle Pig Rye $18
Kentucky, 80 proof, “About 8 years old”
George Dickel No.8 $12
Westward Single Malt $15
Oregon 90 proof
Vermont, 100 proof, 10 years old
Flavors of white pepper, lemon, and orange peel
offset with cinnamon, rye spice, and sweet caramel
Butterscotch, orange peel, baking spice, orchard fruit,
and oak
Tennessee, 90 proof
Warm baking spices, allspice, sweet muscovado sugar,
bright oak, and dark chocolate with a finish of vanilla
cola and caramel shortbread
Astringent oak, peanut shells, banana runts, cloves,
and caramel
Michter’s Rye $15
Basil Hayden’s toast $17
Michter’s Toasted Barrel Finish $38
Kentucky, 91.4 proof
Kentucky, 84.8 proof
Kentucky, 80 proof, “Artfully aged”
Rye spice, citrus, vanilla, oak, olde candy, butterscotch,
with a bit of
smarties and
candy
corn
toffee, vanilla, and dark fruit with oak, hints of brown sugar,
and cinnamon
Flavors of Toasted wood and vanilla with a light
mouthfeel and sweet caramel finish
Russell’s Reserve $16
Rectified $16
Michter’s American $15
Michter’s Toastet barrel finish Rye $122
Kentucky, 84.8 proof
Kentucky, 90 Proof, 10 years
Vermont, 90 proof, 2 years
Spice notes with delicate chocolate undertones
balanced by vanilla and honey
Kentucky, 83.4 proof
spicy vanilla flavors and a smooth finish.
with intense oak woody-ness
Vanilla, Oak, Leather, Light honey, Hint of brown sugar
Deep butterscotch and vanilla notes, hints of caramel
and dried fruit with a ripened fruit finish
Weller Special Reserve $16
Kentucky, 90 Proof, 4-7 years
Honey, Butterscotch, Soft Woodiness, Sweet Honeysuckle
Finish
Michter’s Sour Mash $15
Kentucky, 86 proof
Warm notes of toasted burnt sugar with spice, sweet
and smoky fruits, candied cherries and honeyed vanilla
Bardstown Discovery Series #5 $36
Kentucky and Tennessee, 104 Proof,
Blended 6-17 years
Ripe Vibrant Cherry, Rich Caramel, Roasted Marshmallow,
Orange Zest
Knob Creek 15 $36
Kentucky, 100 Proof
flavors of raisin, caramel, and burnt brown sugar
along with a trace of tobacco
Michter’s 10Yr Rye $32
Kentucky, 92.8 proof
Deep notes of vanilla, toffee, toasted almonds and
cinnamon, with crushed pepper and orange citrus
HILLROCK solera $19
New York, 93 proof
vanilla, caramel, rye spice, burnt brown sugar,
a bit of seasoned oak
High West Double Rye $15
Utah, 92 proof, Blended 2 to 7 years
Clove, Cinnamon, Mint, Wildflower honey,
Herbal Tea, and All spice
