It's new, so still looks nice. I've gone here three times during lunch with coworkers. They have a sweet lunch spot, right next to a big office building. BUT the food and service suck. Four of us went for lunch and were held prisoner. We ordered 3 soups, fries, salad, and side mac and cheese, and no special drinks. Yet they managed to keep us there for over an hour. Cream of tomato was seasoned tomato chunks. Mac and cheese was surely Kraft. Fries were cold and limp, so we sent it back and came back warm and limp. It's too pricey for the quality of food. I would know, I was in the industry and could tell you exactly how much those items cost. After the busboy cleared our tables, we waited for 15 minutes for a check. Finally, I got up and walked around the entire restaurant searching for someone. I almost walked into the kitchen when someone stopped me. I told her we needed our check and she smirked like SHE KNEW our server is slow. While still waiting for the check, I was able to get on my winter gear, walk out, smoke an entire cigarette and come in to find they had just brought he check out. JTs, you're still new, but get with the program. Lunch spots are a dime a dozen.
Review Source:I love JT's and hope it lasts. The waitstaff are incredibly nice and very accommodating, and I've never had anything but wonderful service. The food is very good: I had a salmon salad a few weeks ago that was very good and there was more than enough for leftovers. Hopefully people remember this a bar & grill, not upscale dining, and that JT's has a long life here in Evanston.
Review Source:While the ambiance is great and the space itself is really nice. SERVICE IS AWFUL.
I visited J.T.'s for the first time as a part of a special event. On that night, there was an open bar special where $25 afforded you unlimited drinks all night. The bar tenders were extremely unpleasant, ignoring me several times and mixing sub-par beverages. I understand that with the influx of anxious college students, the entire experience was stressful, but unfriendly service should never be an option, no matter what the case.
To give compliments where they are due, the food that I did taste was delicious, and i would be willing to visit again on my own. Perhaps the service would be better then.