The Jack's House
Kriens
Restaurant in Kriens, Switzerland
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Dress
Casual
Why go
The Jack's House is a practical Kriens pick for an easy local meal rather than a destination dinner. Use it when convenience matters; cross-shop Thai Garden, Drei Könige, Glou Glou Lucerne, Bayts, or Grottino 1313 if the night needs a clearer cuisine, drinks angle, or stronger occasion feel.
About The Jack's House
Kriens is a practical base for dining rather than a trophy-table town, so the right call is usually the place that makes the meal easy. The Jack's House fits that first-timer brief: choose it when convenience in Kriens matters more than chasing a specific cuisine, chef-led format, or award signal.
The decision sits in familiar local-restaurant territory: The Jack's House is in Kriens, keeps casual dress, publishes lunch and dinner windows on most open days. Expect this to be a functional local choice, not the venue to anchor a whole Switzerland dining itinerary around. That is not a knock; it just clarifies the use case. For a casual meal in Kriens, it makes sense. For a more destination-driven dinner, compare other options before committing.
Use it for an easy first meal, then reassess if the night needs a clearer point of view
The smart first-visit strategy is simple: make the meal low-stakes. Go when the priority is a convenient lunch or relaxed dinner and use the menu on the night to decide whether it earns a repeat. This is not a place to pre-plan around a specific plate. Choose based on what the restaurant is serving and recommending when you arrive.
For a second visit, the question is whether the experience matched the occasion. If the first meal felt easy and the group liked it, return for the convenience. If the goal shifts toward a clearer alternative, compare it with Thai Garden or Drei Könige before deciding.
Where it sits among Kriens and Lucerne-area options
The Jack's House is the direct pick when proximity to Kriens and simple planning matter. Other named options to compare include Bayts, Glou Glou Lucerne, Grottino 1313, Thai Garden, Drei Könige, depending on where the group is willing to go and what kind of evening it wants.
Bottom line: choose it for an easy local meal, especially for a first visit where logistics matter. Skip it for a high-stakes celebration unless the group already knows and likes the restaurant. For a broader scan of nearby choices, use our full Kriens restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Am Mattenhof 6, 6010 Kriens, Switzerland
- Website
- jacks-house.ch
- Phone
- +41413612222
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Jack’s House sits in Kriens at the foot of Pilatus and cultivates a quietly low‑profile presence outside Lucerne’s usual dining conversation. The copy stresses that it exists "in the public record without the media footprint" of larger Swiss addresses, which makes the restaurant feel more like a neighborhood discovery than a press‑driven destination. That restrained stance yields a calm, local‑oriented personality: understated, approachable and purposely out of the spotlight. Diners who favor modest, recommendation‑led outings over headline‑seeking venues are likely to appreciate its discreet, community‑rooted character.
Best For
Because it anchors itself in the Mattenhof quarter and is described as local‑facing rather than hotel‑ or tourist‑focused, The Jack’s House suits neighbors, groups and casual gatherings where the draw is word‑of‑mouth. The profile suggests visitors come deliberately—on personal recommendation rather than guided by listings—so it’s a good fit for diners seeking an unpretentious, reliably satisfying meal. The presence of hearty signature dishes such as cevapi and pljeskavica further points to communal, convivial dining rather than formal tasting‑menu occasions.
Ordering Tips
Prioritize the named signatures: cevapi, pljeskavica and kajmak are highlighted specialties and give the clearest sense of the kitchen’s focus. The write‑up emphasizes that the restaurant operates below the awards radar and serves a local audience, so lean on staff or local recommendation for daily specials or accompaniments. Note the address (Am Mattenhof 6, Kriens) when planning your visit from Lucerne—people typically arrive here by intent— and expect straightforward, neighborhood service rather than Michelin‑style formality.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy and welcoming atmosphere with friendly service, suitable for casual dining.
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Vibe
Best For
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- cevapi
- pljeskavica
- kajmak
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this is not the right fit
If the group wants a defined cuisine, book Thai Garden instead. If the night calls for a farm-to-table angle at a listed €€ tier, Drei Könige is the cleaner match.
Restaurant context
How it compares in the Kriens and Lucerne area
The Jack's House is the convenience play: easier to justify when staying or meeting in Kriens and when the group wants a flexible meal without building the night around a specific cuisine. Thai Garden is a clearer choice for diners who want Thai food at a €€ signal, while Drei Könige gives a more defined farm-to-table direction at the same listed price tier.
For ambiance-led plans, compare it with Grottino 1313 and Bayts before deciding. If the evening is more about drinks and a Lucerne setting, Glou Glou Lucerne is the stronger cross-shop. The Jack's House wins when the priority is staying local and keeping the meal simple.
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Compare The Jack's House
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Jack's House | Kriens | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Bayts | Lucerne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Grottino 1313 | Lucerne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Glou Glou Lucerne | Lucerne | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Thai Garden | Lucerne | Thai | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
| Drei Könige | Lucerne | Farm to table | €€ | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Jack's House accommodate groups?
Larger parties should check directly with the venue before going. The published hours show split service Tue–Fri, longer service on Saturday, Sunday hours from 11 AM–9:30 PM, which can help when choosing a time in Kriens.
What are alternatives to The Jack's House?
Bayts is another option to compare when you want a different dine-out decision. Grottino 1313, Glou Glou Lucerne, Thai Garden, Drei Könige are also worth considering if you are widening the search beyond a simple local stop.
Is lunch or dinner better at The Jack's House?
Both lunch and dinner are published on several open days. Tue–Thu run 11 AM–2 PM and 5–9:30 PM, Friday runs 11 AM–2 PM and 5–10:30 PM, Saturday runs 11 AM–10:30 PM, Sunday runs 11 AM–9:30 PM. Monday is closed. Choose the service window that best fits your plans.
What should I wear to The Jack's House?
Keep it relaxed and neat, not formal. The dress code is casual, so everyday city wear is the sensible choice for a meal in Kriens.
Is The Jack's House good for a special occasion?
Only if the goal is an easy, low-fuss meal in Kriens rather than a big statement dinner. For a more occasion-shaped decision, compare it with Grottino 1313 or Drei Könige and check each venue's current details.
