John's Steak House Pizzeria & Lounge

I've lived in this area for years but never got around to trying John's until my friend bought a deal from LivingSocial. We came in on a Wednesday evening and it was pretty busy, but the service was great. Our waitress was nice, prompt, and when we paid the bill we were asked how our dinner was. Sadly, I was not too impressed with the food.

We ordered a pizza, bread sticks, and fried zucchini sticks. Bread sticks were the first to arrive at the table, and they were quite good. I would have really liked a marinara sauce instead of cream cheese for the dipping sauce, and would ask for it next time. Zucchini fries came next -- nothing fancy, probably bought frozen in bulk and threw them into a deep fryer. Taste was good and the dipping sauce was also yummy, but too greasy and "meh" to make the cut for a future order.

Then, the main dish -- the pizza! Since pizzeria is part of the name here, I was expecting a decent pie. Looked great when it was set on the table, and it was piping hot fresh-from-the-oven. So far so good. And then the first bite: a mouthful of rubbery cheese and disappointment.

The moz (which there seemed to be waaaaay too much of?) was chewy and flavorless. Though I enjoy cheese more than the average person, I maybe could've lived with that, had it been the only discretion. But the total lack of sauce? Not really acceptable.

After telling friends about the unsatisfactory pizza, they recommended any future order should be a sandwich. The A-Train is supposed to be a solid menu item, and I'd be game to give it a try, since I really like supporting local eateries. In sum, great service, good location, but not sold on that pizzeria business.

Good wings, hit the spot,

Local favorite, not sure why. Maybe there is a history in the community.  My single expereince revealed fare food.  Perhaps the name "Steak House" caused me to set my expectations a little too high.  Brightly lit with closely spaced tables.