By TR Robertson
The newest Vista restaurant, ‘Jackson’s Sports Bar and Grill’, is now officially open following the Red Ribbon Cutting held at noon on Thursday, Sept. 21, 2023. Members of the Chamber and many supporters from all over Vista including former Mayor, Judy Ritter, Vista government officials and other dignitaries were on hand to welcome Owner Jack Nielsen and his wife Grace to the Vista business community. Vista Chamber of Commerce CEO Rachel Beld welcomed Jack to Vista and he was also presented with a welcome proclamation from California State Representative Laurie Davies Office. The sports themed bar and grill features numerous sports banners, flags and other items and people eating at the restaurant are encouraged to bring something from their favorite sports team to feature in the bar and grill. The Sports Bar and Grill is in the former location of the Partake Gastropub.
The extensive menu has a number of burgers, sandwiches, salad, soup, sides, desserts, a kid’s menu, and appetizers offering plenty to pick from for lunch or dinner. Restaurant owner Jack said his favorite item on the menu is the Chicken Fried Steak dinner and his wife Grace said she loves the Chicken Fried Chicken dinner. The new menu will also offer nightly specials that includes Flatbread pizzas on Monday, Sliders on Tuesday, Wings on Wednesday, Chili Dor Fries on Thursday and Brisket Dinner on Friday. There are eight T.V.’s in the bar and grill that will always have on a variety of sports to view.
The bar offers twelve draft beers on tap from breweries like Karl Strauss, Booze Brothers, 805, Alesmith, West Brew, Elysian, Latitude 33, Golden Rose, Estrella Jalisco and Ballast Point. There are also several bottled and canned beers and seltzers as well as wine to choose from.
Jackson’s Sports Bar and Grill will be Open seven days a week opening at 11 am every day. They will Close at 8 pm on Sunday, 9 pm on Monday and Tuesday, and 10 pm on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. They will also offer Google online ordering to go. They are located at 721 S. Santa Fe in Vista. For more information call 760-295-1656.
Doors are Open at Jackson’s Sports Bar and Grill Grand Opening Thursday
