I live right around the corner. So in my ongoing effort not to be considered a "townie", I will visit J. Brians once in a while.
I will say this: The bartenders are great and despite the fact that Im not in there every week, they always recognize me. The place is clean. The food is good. The atmosphere is friendly.
Its not in the greatest area of town but its a diamond in the rough!
Check it out, definitely worth the time.