"Where every meal comes with a view."
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Our Story
Shared Plates, Shared Stories
Sailor Jack’s is Benicia’s premier destination for seafood with a California twist, nestled along the scenic Carquinez Strait. Our seasonally inspired menu offers something special for every occasion, from lunch and dinner to weekend brunch. Named in homage to Jack London, the famed author who lived nearby, our dining experience pairs perfectly with a curated selection of fine wines and signature cocktails, also available in our cozy upstairs bar.
Housed in a beautifully restored sea captain’s home from 1868, Sailor Jack’s offers a unique waterfront setting in Solano County. Enjoy two floors of dining with expansive views, including outdoor seating right by the water.
The Goal
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide you with delicious, thoughtfully prepared food in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We believe that great meals bring people together, and we’re dedicated to creating a space where everyone feels at home—from the first bite to the last conversation. Whether you’re here for a quick bite or a leisurely meal, our goal is to offer comfort, flavor, and hospitality in every experience.
The Outlook
Our Values
Uncompromising Ingredients
We use only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients—no shortcuts, ever.
Community
We foster a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
Hospitality
Every guest is greeted warmly and treated with genuine care and respect.
More Than a Restaurant...
For more than 150 years, this historic waterfront building has welcomed travelers, sailors, locals, and visitors to the shores of the Carquinez Strait.
Built in 1868 by English sea captain Samuel Blyther, 123 First Street began life as a private residence and lodging house for sailors and railroad workers arriving in
one of California’s busiest waterfront towns.
Over the decades, the building evolved with Benicia itself. Known as the AlamoRooms, it became one of the city’s best-known waterfront landmarks, earning a
colorful reputation as a boarding house, gathering place, and—according to local history—an infamous bordello.
Why Sailor Jacks?
Our name honors author Jack London, who often referred to himself as “Sailor Jack.” Before becoming one of America’s most celebrated writers, London spent time along Benicia’s waterfront, working the bay and finding inspiration in the
people and places that helped shape his remarkable life. His adventurous spirit and deep connection to Northern California’s waterways continue to inspire the character and hospitality of Sailor Jack’s today.
“The proper function of man is to live, not to exist.” — Jack London
Today, we are proud to continue the tradition of welcoming guests into one of Benicia’s oldest waterfront buildings—a place where good food, great company, and a little local history are always on the menu.
History has a way of lingering ... Footsteps on the stairs. Faint laughter.
The unmistakable aroma of a fine cigar…
Every historic building collects stories, and this one is no exception. Over the years, employees and guests have shared accounts of unexplained footsteps, mov-
ing objects, whispered conversations, and other moments that defy easy explanation. Sailor Jack’s has even become a featured stop on Benicia’s seasonal ghost walks and is recognized as one of the city’s most intriguing historic buildings.
Whether these experiences are simply part of an old building’s character or some-
thing more… we’ll let you decide.
A LOOK BACK AT OUR BUILDING'S HISTORY!
Our Building Was Built in 1870
Alamo Rooms (1870)
Our LUNCH Favorites
Jack Burger
R & R meats u.s. colby & Angus Beef Blend, apple-wood bacon, jack cheese, pickles, brioche, fries
Yellow finned Tuna Sandwich
Brioche, seared yellow finned tuna, tomato, coleslaw, chipotle aioli, avocado, house salad
Local Petrale Sole
GF Egg battered or grilled soul(gluten free if grilled), caper butter cream sauce
Beet Salad
Fresh spinach tossed in a Balsamic Vinaigrette, roasted beets, dried cherries, goat cheese & sweet walnuts, drizzled with a balsamic glaze
Our DINNER Favorites
Halibut
8 oz. Pan-seared Haibut, bread crumb crusted, served over a creamy parmesan risotto, topped with a butter wine sauce.
First Mate
First Mate Surf & Turf 4 oz. beef filet, 6 oz. lobster tail, two (2) prawns, wine reduction, Demi-glaze
Fish & Chips
Rock cod, full-sail batter, coleslaw, tartar, fresh
Pesto Pasta
Linguini Noodles tossed with a creamy pesto sauce, topped with a 6-oz. blackened salmon filet, balsamic reduction & grilled bread
Hours
Monday 11AM – 8PM
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 11AM – 8PM
Thursday 11AM – 8PM
Friday 11AM – 9PM
Saturday 10AM – 9PM
Sunday 10AM – 8PM
Brunch
Friday – Sunday 10AM – 2PM
Lunch
Everyday Until 4PM
Dinner
Everyday 4PM-Close