Jambone's Grill Pub

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  You go in the door either from the ice rink or parking lot. You order at the counter and wait for your food. The panko crusted cheese sticks where good, but the marinara sauce with it was watery. The pesto grilled cheese was tasty, but really greasy. The fries were decent. The miso slaw was different, I didn't care for it but my beau did. His portobello mushroom sandwich was covered in mayo so wasn't overly tasty to me plus it would have tasted better on toasted bread. The bread pudding was tasty especially the sauce. You could get out of there for about $10 if you got an entree that comes with 2 sides and just have water. Overall, much better than typical food you might expect to find in tandem to an ice rink.

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  Posted on 02.17.13 Nicole S.

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  Persuaded by a Groupon deal, I figured I couldn't go wrong with paying $5 for $10 worth of food - cheaper than McDonald's! I called ahead of time and ordered the ruben sandwich, sweet potato fries, and a beef samosa.
  
  The ruben sandwich was delicious! I could only eat half. There's a sauce or condiment in the sandwich that gives it a kick in taste. I can't describe it, but I was impressed. The ratio of sauerkraut to corned beef was correct. Sometimes I'm hesitant to order a ruben because there's too much sauerkraut, but I am glad I took the risk.
  
  The samosa, although made with phyllo instead of the usual samosa dough, was VERY spicy. In fact, I can't remember the last time I ate a samosa that was so spicy! I really liked the flavor, so I wouldn't mind returning just for the samosas.
  
  I spent $6.89 total on a reuben sandwich, sweet potato fries, coleslaw (didn't eat - was too full!), & a samosa. My order was ready exactly as promised, and there was no waiting when I picked up my food. If another Groupon is available, I would definitely come here again!

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  Posted on 10.06.12 Erin D.

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  This is a really good place. Not what you would expect in an ice rink. It is upscale food at a fast food price. Wendy, the owner, has created some signature dishes, and the home made chicken soup is a must try. Their sweet potato fries are light and not greasy. They have a great view of the skaters and also a wonderful big patio.
  They stay open late too and have a FULL BAR.

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  Posted on 09.13.12 Jake M.

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  If you have any teeth left from leaving the hockey (ice) rink, pivot to the kids rink, where you will find a convenient and reasonable place to treat yourself and kids to a decent meal.
  
  The place wanted to be named "Zamboni's Grill", but a lawyer threatened to put them in a penalty box, so they named it I guess for what happens when you fall on the ice without elbow pads.
  
  The place (not a franchise) is under new ownership and operation staff, and is eager to please, yet score their goal.  Let's see how they act in the 3rd period of business.  Meanwhile in the first few weeks, the customers have a man advantage over the staff.
  
  I slipped in the entrance on the rink side, although there is another entry (and outdoor seating) on the parking lot side.  Lighting is somewhat dim.  There is a separate party room for birthdays, with a large table big enough for a whole team to have a faceoff over onion rings.
  
  Menu (on paper and behind the counter against the boards) is a clean program.  The waitress says the hamburgers are really good since they ground the lean beef on the premises daily.  I am tempted to try Korean BBQ Chicken Wings (should be advertised as:  left wing slammed against the glass (plate)).  The odd menu item is Peruvian soup.
  
  After some body checking, I decided to order appetizer, main course, and dessert ... a hat trick to foodies.
  
  For a warm-up, I ordered Poblano cheese dip.  The chips were medium thick and so crisp and dry it would make a camel spin.  The dip itself looked beautiful with red and green pieces brawling in the yellow cheese.  However, it did not pass the qualifying round, as it was too liquidy and too mild (tasted like water, but with less flavor).
  
  For my compulsory element, I ordered the spinach enchiladas special.   They advertized 3 different sauces but only had creamy (what a slap shot).  Good extension on the enchiladas' length.  I asked the waitress (owner?) if the spinach was fresh.  She smiled (she has all of her teeth) and said, "It is spinach."  Hmmm.  That kind of spin is good enough to make the nationals.  So, I suspect the spinach was on ice, too.  All I had was a fork, no knife for slashing.  You need to put pressure on the inside edge of the fork to cut the enchilada.  The dish comes with a separate plate with rice and black beans.
  
  Dessert?  The cookie jar is protected by the goalie (cashier) behind the counter.  Like a double Lutz, I gave in to my sugary-side and ordered a piece of Mandarin Orange Cake.  They should be called for icing the puck, since the outer icing caused me to pucker my lips a bit (it was an odd creamy orange taste).  Note:  Prices were not posted for the deserts, so there could be some cost figure skating soon.
  
  I leave through the exit to the rink, and in the carpeted alleyway, there is a hard-breathing young skates-on teenage boy with a black eye.  He lifts and throws a short girl (skates on) into the air flipping her in the air over his hear, and catching her and setting her back on her skates.  The coach, sitting on the bench nearby, says "Not high enough!  Do it again!"  ... OK, Sherlock, who gave him the black eye?  In any case, it reminds me of the struggle of a start-up restaurant.
  
  Not that I am jumping to conclusions, but this place will probably skate by for quite awhile if they keep up their decently average quality of food.  The too-loud music made me feel schizophrenic, which leads to my multiple personalities final judging scores (on a scale of 10):  7, 8, 6, 7.  Silver medal.
  
  # of skating and hockey references in this review:  35

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  Posted on 06.23.12 Larry B.

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