Jonathan’s Restaurant
“If you are looking to host a large group or go out for brunch you can certainly do worse.”
“The lunch menu is extensive and includes a prix fixe lunch menu for $20 which includes appetizer, entrée and dessert.”
“Just had a party of 40 people in their private room and every single person had only good things to say.”
Jonathan’s Restaurant
Takes Reservations: Yes
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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Traditional food, slightly overpriced and has been around for years. Personally, I am not a huge fan. I think you could get more bang for your buck elsewhere. Semi formal
3.5 stars We had a great meal here today. We had a table for 13 and they were very accommodating. The service was impeccable- two waiters worked the table flawlessly and everything came out correct and on time. Drinks were refilled with perfect timing and we were very pleased. The menu jumps all over many different cuisines, and there is something for everyone. They serve delicious rolls and bread to start with a creamy spreadable butter that was fantastic. I had a french onion soup that was good- a great onion bread and cheese ratio with nice flavor. For my entrée I had the turkey Cuban which was a standard sandwich – not above average or below, it hit the spot but didn't exceed expectations. For dessert we had a brownie bar that was a bit more like a chocolate cake with coffee ice cream and whip cream- it was super chocolatey and moist. Delicous! I'd say this is a great option for great service, nice ambiance, and good food- but don't expect the food to go above and beyond what you're hoping for.
Stopped in to try Jonathan's Wednesday Lobster Bake, but ended up with their $28.95pp Price Fixe dinner instead. They were out of baked clams, so I had the stuffed mushroom appetizer, which was very rich (due to the pool of cream sauce it was served atop) but savory and satisfying. My mom had the Gorgonzola pear salad which I tried and loved–candied pecans, Gorgonzola, red Anjou pears, craisins, and a cranberry vinaigrette. The complimentary bread basket was served warm, with soft onion rolls, corn bread, peasant bread, and brown sweet rolls with raisins…all yummy and fresh. For dinner, mom had the pot roast, which I also had to sample, and found very tasty and tender but a bit over salted. Her accompanying mashed potatoes were a little bland. I had the filet mignon medallions, which were cooked well and topped with mushrooms in a brown sauce, and accompanied by two delightful potato-scallion pancakes, asparagus and carrots. For dessert, mom had the carrot cake…yes, I tried that too and it was good, but very sweet. I had the cheesecake, which was very creamy and delicious. I love carrot cake, but was so happy with the cheesecake. That's how I know it was especially good. Overall, the meal was very good and the service was great. The place was packed with the elderly set. It sort of felt like we were on an Alaskan cruise. But those white hairs have good taste! Lol
This restaurant is one of those places that I've probably passed more times than I've consumed a meal, but never seem to go to. Today was only my third experience at Joanathan's (the other two were for brunch) and I'm glad to report that the lunch I had made this worth a possible future visit. But wait, there's much more to discuss! Let's begin with the ambiance as Jonathan's definitely delivers on a classier demeanor than most places, though casual enough to enjoy your meal in a pair of shorts. I was here today with a group of 10 as we celebrated the end of the school year (teacher crowd). Surprisingly, (or not so surprisingly for the time of the year) it was rather crowded, but we had a reservation so we were good to go. Previously I had only been able to sample select items at Jonathan's due to the brunches I had attended, but today was the day I saw what this place had to offer, and it was quite impressive with two pages-worth of a plethora of choices. One of my coworkers noticed a prix fixe section (appetizer, entree, and dessert for $22) and coerced me into joining her in getting that. I started with baked clams, which isn't a personal favorite of mine for how I like to eat my clams, but when you see the words "bacon and garlic" you know you might be in for a treat (I was). The clams were well-breaded and slightly chopped with a mouthwatering piece of bacon in the center of each one. Awesome flavor that leaved me wanting more (many more). The entree I chose was a chicken caprese (grilled chicken drizzled with oil and balsamic vinegar topped with tomatoes, roasted red pepper, and fresh mozzarella) with a side of pasta (con marinara sauce). The chicken was grilled nicely and worked well with the juicy tomatoes and mozzarella. By dessert it was actually time for us to depart so I had the special of the day (waffles and ice cream) to go. It still did the trick with a fluffy waffle and wonderful vanilla ice cream, and made for a nice ending to the meal. For what I received it was worth the price, though normally the cash you lay out for this meal might be a tad more than you'd usually spend on lunch. I'd also say that part of why we had to depart was due to the service being a tad slow. Chalk it up to a waitstaff that may not have expected such a busy Thursday afternoon. Though overall, I'd gladly return to Jonathan's at some point (if for nothing else than for those baked clams!).
Jonathan's has quickly graduated from a mere fallback to one of our family's go-to restaurants for all special celebratory meals. Our last dinner there reminded me of several reasons why, along with the fact that I had not yet taken to Yelp to give it a fair review. So, here I am.
Firstly, ambiance, atmosphere, and attendance. While the menu reflects prices that tip toward the slightly higher end (in other words, at least a fifth date), both the interior and exterior are decorated in a style that I can only describe as 'subtle snazzy'. With dimmed lights, gentle background music, and little touches like thick, leather bound menus, this is a place that wants to be on your list for "nicer dinners". Servers and waiters remain present without being intrusive. Instead of taking our order from the head of the table and having us shout at him, our head waiter personally migrated to each section while doling out helpful advice to our more indecisive members. Water glasses were constantly refilled and requests tended to quickly. All of this definitely set the stage.
Our table ordered several appetizers and a long list of entrees that drew from nearly the entire scope of Jonathan's menu. A mainstay appetizer for our family is the fried calamari. While it may not be particularly mind-blowing nor unique, it's consistently done well here – crispy, hot, and cooked to cephalopodic tenderness – and far more 'shareable' for larger parties than, say, the $9 buffalo spring rolls (two per plate) or the jumbo shrimp cocktail, which we didn't count so I cannot enumerate but suffice it to say that it seemed like a laughable amount for a whopping $16. Our takes on the entree course were scattered depending on what we ordered, but no one was displeased with their meal. Clear winners were the seafood pasta, risotto dishes, and pasta in vodka sauce. My own salmon primavera landed squarely in the slightly-above-average zone. The salmon medallions were just a shade overcooked but well-seasoned and the accompanying vegetables and pasta were perfectly cooked. My only complaint was that the pasta was pretty plain, even boring and bland. It is a problem with most pasta primaveras but arguably not the way it should be.
Still, I tipped my hand with the four-star review because I've had better luck with my orders before. Vegetarian paella is the clear choice for non-meat eaters but not a boring one by any means. Carnivores might be pleased to know that the three meat dishes ordered on our last visit (ribs, skirt, and ribeye) were given decent thumbs up. And, before I forget, the free bread basket includes cornbread that everyone in our family has agreed is "the best cornbread in the world".
And, in case you were wondering, we always ask for more and ask for it to go (along with our leftovers). To their credit, they always – kindly – do.
Jonathan's is a gigantic restaurant, more reminiscent of a catering hall, than a restaurant, which is both a positive and a negative in their case.
The decor is very nice, with comfortable seating and nicely designed rooms. It definitely has a level of class, which is supplemented by the valet, which makes life easier for everyone.
The food here is good, the dishes are fairly well executed, but they remind me more of catering hall food, than a fine dining establishment. Everything looks nice, and tastes fine, but nothing has blown me away. I don't know if that is a product of this being a gigantic restaurant, or the fact that they have a large menu, regardless, the food is decent.
I must say though, the bread basket is great. The onion rolls are stellar.
Would I return? Yes, it is good for a large group, the service is good, and the food is good as well.
Lobster!!! What more can I say? Great wine* (see below), service and food. Maine lobsters available Wednesday's and Fridays. There's also a great prix fixe menu with great appys and entree and desserts for under $30. Good reliable go to restaurant. The only complaint I have is that they're really skimpy on the wine by the glass. A mini carafe is presented probably to disguise how little wine they actually serve you. It's basically not even 1/4 of the wine glass when filled. One star deduction for skimpiness.
A little on the pricey side but great date idea and amazing place to go for great food and good drinks. Make a reservation before hand because they tend to get busy