Tj's Tavern

Inside of the Double Tree Hilton Hotel.  The bar area is typical of a casual sports Bar.  However, if a Casual Sports bar is not your scene they also have a formal dining area with linen table cloths.  I arrived at 10 pm and was offered a full menu.  This establishment remains open until 11 pm for the weary late night traveler.  Ordered 2 appetizers. Total with tax $21.  The shrimp and grits and the Fried Green tomatoes.  

Of the 2, the Shrimp and Grits were the most tasteful.  Three shrimp on a rosemary skewer that were lightly grilled and four deep fried grit balls served with a tangy tomato based dipping sauce.  The only downside was the texture for the breading of the grit ball was a little tough in some areas.  

The Fried Green tomatoes, three of them served with a red tomato/onion relish and topped off with a white sauce that tasted like plain sour cream.   The breading on the green tomatoes were too thick.  The green tomato was not fresh and had a reminiscent taste of a pre-sliced tomato that had been sitting in the refrigerator for awhile.  Did not care for the onion and tomato relish that was served on the top of the fried green tomato nor the white sauce.  It looks delectable but the taste is lacking.  

Service was friendly and spot on.

Great place! My sisters and I were in town for a few days visiting our grandparents and we were looking for a place to get brunch before going to the airport. We were really hungry and just started Google-ing places nearby and we saw this one. We were nervous initially since we weren't guests at the hotel and it looked rather fancy when we walked in. But it was totally fine! Firstly it wasn't busy when we went in so we weren't taking seats away from the guests and the staff was super friendly!

Firstly, the omelet bar which was included in the buffet price (only about $12) where you could choose your type of egg (regular eggs, whites only, or subsitute) and cheese and vegetable and meat. The chef was from Russia and was very nice and deftly flipped several omelets around at once! Honestly one of the best omelets for that price.

Lastly our waitress, Sarah, was friendly and attentive and since it was close to the buffet closing she gave us to-go boxes and cups so we could stock up! We took advantage of the fresh blackberries and the breakfast potatoes. We we're sure to leave her and the omelet chef a large tip!

For a hotel restaurant it was terrific.  Very cool decor (wood paneled swanky pub feel).  The food was delicious.  Ribeye steak special came with a salad, 2 sides, and a sundae and it was all around $16.  The steak was good.  We also had the club sandwich.  It was HUGE, and really good.  The fries were perfectly seasoned and nice and crispy.  Pretty good selection of beers on tap, and the bar itself was well stocked.  Definitely would go again if staying at this hotel, and honestly, if I lived nearby, I would probably stop in for a beer and club sandwich.