Jack of Hearts

We came here for some after dinner drinks to celebrate our recent engagement. The bar seats about 15 people and is located more or less at the center of the restaurant. Why I feel compelled to write a review on just having drinks is because of a certain bartender. The man behind the bar on this Saturday evening was amazing. It was like watching a show. I have lived in and visited many major cities and sat at 100's of bars and I can say that this man had it hands down. A true professional at his craft.  In the time we sat at this bar he worked his way through half a bowl of fresh fruit adding juices and using rinds as decoration. They did not have my go to honey whisky but he suggested an alternative that hit the spot. While working on our first drink we noticed him making a drink with Champagne and we got the idea to order a couple to celebrate. We explained to him our situation and asked for some drink suggestions with Champagne. He whipped us up two different drinks and presented them to us with a congratulations and that they were on the house! Both were delicious and had my mind spinning that a man with his talent is working in such a small town. He was a gentleman and a delight to watch and I am so glad our lives crossed paths that Saturday night. Cheers!

I've been reluctant to review the Jack of Hearts until they changed their menu (which has just happened). I'm pleased with the changes, though still not overwhelmed. Went there on Saturday afternoon with 4 friends for a meeting/lunch time. The wait staff were very nice and attentive, a deffinite plus. Many new additions of sandwiches, salads and appetisers. Their new fried pickle chips are a real hit, some of the best I have had (and I am an authority on the fried pickle!). Unfortunately, I had a ruben sandwich and wasn't really excited. It was a bit on the oily side and the kraut was not up to par, but otherwise was okay. The others were satisfied with their meals, so I'll go back and try something else.

My conclusion is this is a great place for a drink and a snack. Being, essentially, the only bar in downtown Weaverville, I hope they succeed and I think their new menu is a step in the right direction.

My experiences at Jack of Hearts have always been subpar, but after my last visit I will never be going again, which is unfortunate because I live within walking distance. I have worked in food service for many years, and because of this I always try to be courteous and compassionate with those in the restaurant industry. That being said, despite my best efforts to make myself enjoy the experience at Jack of Hearts, it was unsatisfactory the last time I went, to put it mildly.

My boyfriend blames it on me; I ordered the pulled pork sandwich, and, according to him, this was the wrong choice to make at this restaurant. It arrived without any sort or sauce, and devoid of flavor in and of itself. A friend of mine who was dining with me also ordered the same thing. We both asked for barbecue sauce, and the waiter reported back that they didn't have any and that the chef would have to whip some up, special, just for us. I felt guilty to put him to the extra work, but the sandwich was completely bland, so it needed something. After everyone else at the table had finished their meal, the "barbecue sauce" finally came. It was essentially hot ketchup. I ate most of my sandwich because I was hungry and desperate. My friend chose to take her sandwich home because she knew it would be better with actual BBQ sauce at a later time. The waiter asked me how the sauce was, and I lied, saying it was good. He retorted with a snooty comment about how he would let the chef know since it was such a bother to make it for us in the first place.

When my friend took a bite of her sandwich the next day, she was greeted with a nauseatingly long hair right in the middle of the sandwich.

This place is a sinking ship, and I welcome the next restaurant that will take its place.