About us...
Jackie’s Restaurant was opened in October 2004 in a converted auto parts garage in the industrial section of downtown Silver Spring by co-owners Jackie Greenbaum and Patrick Higgins. The first independent contemporary American restaurant to arrive in Silver Spring in decades, Jackie’s is often credited as a building block of the newly revitalized urban district and a pioneer in bringing farm to table cuisine to the area.
Known also for their commitment to inspired design, the partners created a restaurant which itself has garnered numerous architectural and design awards. Perhaps best described as 60’s industrial chic, the former warehouse features a dramatic interior with 20 foot ceilings, exposed brick walls, roof rafters and building elements, and handcrafted steelwork throughout. The raw industrial elements are complemented by bright vintage fabrics, soft pink wall lighting, an illuminated bar and a 10 ft tall sheer movie screen which separates the bar from dining area with projected moving images and films. CORE architects completed the design.
We think of our cuisine as classic American, referencing both the familiar and regional aspects of our cuisine. Most important is our commitment to the quality of our ingredients, consequently we serve a seasonal menu utilizing the best local products we can find. Most of our produce and meats come from growers and ranchers within 100 miles of the restaurant – organic, grass fed, humanely slaughtered, and grown or raised with sustainable methods, including sustainable catch seafood. We also use only fair trade coffees of the highest quality. Our commitment to support local farmers and create a reliable market for their goods is one of our firmest goals. We believe you will be able to taste the difference in the quality of the food we serve, and encourage your support of local, sustainable foods as well. Mainly, we are committed to being a neighborhood bistro serving superior food in a friendly environment. We think of our patrons as family, and we thank you for your unflagging support. —Jackie |
Meet some of our vendors
Tuscarora Organic Growers, Pennsylvania
EcoFriendly Foods, Virginia
Northern Neck Farms, Virginia
Mayorga Coffee, Maryland
What the critics are saying
Washington Post 2 ½ stars out of 4
"It's impossible not to break into a smile at Jackie's. Everything from the miniature "Elvis" burgers to the groovy interior conspires to put you in a light mood."
2006 Fall Dining Guide, Top 50 Restaurants
2005 Fall Dining Guide, Top 50 Restaurants
"[T]he best thing about Jackie's is the food. The preparations are basically simple and exacting."
2004 Review
"...how about a mid-range place that's comfortable and low-key, and that has excellent food and drink? For that, I'm thinking Jackie's in Silver Spring (with its very promising new chef, Diana Davila Boldin)"
-- Todd Kliman, Washingtonian Magazine
Jackie's is listed on Washingtonian's TK's 25: The list of restaurants where editor Todd Kliman would spend his own money
2005/2006/2007/2008/2009/2010 100 Very Best Restaurants
2005 Best Area Brunches
2006 Most Romantic Spots
2005/2006 Cheap Eats
"Funky and fun, Jackie's stands out in Silver Spring"
"Jackie's menu hits the right notes. Before we have even tasted a bite, our companions vow to return… Jackie's is one of a kind. Hurrah for that!"
Bethesda Magazine
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