Jack Dusty

We’ve visited Jack Dusty at The Ritz-Carlton multiple times and have generally loved our experiences. Our recent dinner in early May was no exception in terms of ambiance — the setting was beautiful and perfect for a relaxing evening. The service was attentive and friendly, which we always appreciate. However, we did notice a dip in the food quality compared to previous visits. It seemed like the kitchen might have been in between seasons or adjusting their menu, which could explain the inconsistency. Additionally, we were disappointed to find no gluten-free/vegetarian options available. In today’s culinary landscape, offering gluten-free choices is quite straightforward for chefs, so it was a bit surprising that this wasn’t accommodated. Overall, still a lovely spot with great service and ambiance, but we hope to see a return to the high standards of food quality and more inclusive menu choices on our next visit.

I was surprised how incredible the cocktails were at Jack and Dusty. There were genuine mixologists behind the bar. I tend to gravitate toward speakeasy-style cocktails, I love classics and also variations on them. Their menu is rich in spirit selection and their cocktail menu is thoughtful. When I asked for off-menu rye based drinks like a sazerac or green point they made them beautifully. For their old fashioned’s they used a large clear square ice cube stamped by a brass ice-stamp. While the smoking jacket, a take on the old fashioned with a single barrel Angel’s Envy exclusive to this Ritz-Carleton served in a smoked glass was a bit on the pricey side, $28, for the quality I would go back and spend that again. The food was also good but I can’t comment so much on the quality because I am vegetarian and gluten-free so I just had their butternut squash soup and fall vegetable salad - both good. Oh - the fries were good too! I’ve been to a lot of hotel bars and this one is a gem!