News & Awards

Cactus Jack's Grill & Watering Hole has been making news. We have been featured in The Hippo Press, The Union Leader, New Hampshire Magazine, Best of the Hippo, Phantom Gourmet and more!

Union Leader - NH Voices - January 2019

NH Voices - Tom Boucher: NH Restaurants Pay It Forward

As 2018 winds down many of us will look back on the year and think about all that has occurred in our own lives, our communities, our country, and our world. With regular emphasis on what’s wrong, and in hopes that you will also be focusing on the good, I thought I’d take this opportunity to focus on what’s good and share what some of New Hampshire’s restaurants have done.

Did you know that 94 percent of restaurants make charitable contributions? Whether to assist with a crisis, boost a community project or start a charitable program of their own (more on this in a bit), America’s restaurants are there to help by contributing food, donating their time, and writing checks. The charitable giving of America’s restaurants adds up to a staggering $3 billion a year. Read Full Article

CJ's Rebranding - November 2018

CJ's Great West Grill celebrates America's vast, regional cuisine! We serve up mouthwatering Texas BBQ, House Specialties like our famous Crispy Haddock Tacos, made-from-scratch Mexican dishes, all-American seafood, Butcher cut steaks and many more unique plates that are sure to please the whole family's palate.

Awards & Recognition

Best of Hippo Best Ribs - 3yrs

For the Third-Year Running, Locals Say Cactus Jack's Serves the Best Ribs in New Hampshire

The Hippo's Best of Awards are a celebration of all things local. We are proud to be awarded with The Hippo's Best Of award for Best Ribs in the state. For the third year in a row, Cactus Jack's is recognized by locals as the number one restaurant for ribs. Come experience our slow-roasted, tender, and juicy BBQ ribs for yourself. As a bonus to already amazing ribs, we serve up a 1 lb. Baby Back Rib Special every Wednesday for only $15.99! Stop by for a try at our Manchester and Laconia locations and remember, Food tastes better with friends.

Union Leader Best of Nightlife - Happy Hours 1yr

Union Leader Readers Have Spoken, Cactus Jack's Hosts Best Happy Hour in New Hampshire

At Cactus Jack's, we don't limit happy hour to just one hour. We choose to celebrate each day with Happy Hours. And 2016 just got even happier! We are proud to be awarded the Union Leader Readers' Choice Award for Best Nightlife - Happy Hour in the state! From draft beer and mixed drink specials to our Jack's Snacks appetizers and tacos, our Happy Hours menu will keep your spirits high and your stomach full.

Happy Hours at Cactus Jack's are Monday thru Thursday from 4pm until Close and All Day Sunday. Plus, our draft beer specials are always on tap during all Boston sports events! Take a peek at our Manchester and Laconia Happy Hours menus and we'll see you when the clock strikes happy!