Eating good food at the right time can control your blood sugar, also stop you from craving wrong sort of food. Jamba Juice offers drinks in three separate sizes: 16, 24, and 32-ounce. You can choose the lowest serving size and cut down on sugars and calorie intake. If you're diabetic and concerned about the sugar intake, then you can opt for the smaller 9.5-ounce smoothies available for kids at Jamba Juice.
Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for Diabetics:
Jamba Juice is primarily known for its highly satisfying and nutritive smoothies and juices. Almost every smoothie and juice item on the Jamba Juice menu contains sugar. Diabetics are recommended to opt for smaller serving size while ordering at Jamba Juice. Also, avoid opting for creamy treats as all the smoothies offered in this category contain a load of sugars.
Keep the sugar content below 50g per meal at Jamba Juice and ensure that you don't follow it with a heavy meal. A small size regular smoothie is equivalent to a meal for everyone. Classic smoothies at Jamba Juice are also heavily loaded with sugars. Stay away from that section if you are a diabetic.
Vegetables and fruits combo is considered the best food to lower blood pressure. More importantly, if you opt for ingredients containing carotenoids such as lutein, beta-carotene, and cryptoxanthin as well as Vitamin C will also help lower blood pressure. Potassium-rich foods also help lower blood pressure. So, if you are concerned about your high blood pressure, then always opt for Jamba Juice smoothies and juices containing vegetables and fruits, especially foods rich in potassium.
Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Blood Pressure:
Almost every juices and smoothie offered at Jamba Juice contain an adequate amount of sodium. To control or maintain blood pressure levels, you must avoid flatbreads served at Jamba Juice. They are high in sodium and saturated fat. Most of the items on the Jamba Juice menu are safe for high blood pressure candidates. However, it is recommended to opt for healthier options than to munch on anything and everything.
Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Jamba Juice:
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Foods to Avoid at Jamba Juice for High Cholesterol:
Besides packing good amount nutrients in their drinks, several items on Jamba Juice often come with a high calorie count. If you have high cholesterol, then better stay away from their range of classic smoothies. Some high-calorie smoothies available at Jamba Juice are Peanut Butter Moo'd, Chocolate Moo'd, Strawberry Surf Rider, etc.
Although low in calories, the Tasty Bites are often cooked in palm oil (a trans-fat) and contains butter and sugar. It is recommended to choose a 200-calorie smoothie containing fresh fruits and veggies instead.
Food Suggestions for High Cholesterol at Jamba Juice:
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(5)
Michelle C.
We have been here on separate occasions and always welcomed back with open arms! The atmosphere can vary from young to old with different nationalities, that's when you know the food is good!
(5)
Jose G.
My favorite somewhat classy place in the area. They've got some awesome food here and prices aren't bad for lunch. I usually take my customers here when they are visiting me as it's a nice little place where the atmosphere is not too loud and it can be easy to talk. It's served me as a perfect date too! So check out the pics and make the drive. The steaks are awesome but then again..,when isn't steak awesome!
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Tara M.
Haven't been here in at least 20 years, but the husband suggested it so off we went, with the kids. The restaurant was crowded, but we had reservations, so no worries. Seated, they brought us 5 minutes... and we didn't get the kid's menu until the server arrived. No worries. Pleasant service, no complaints there, or with the ambience... even crowded it wasn't loud. Ordered our food and quickly got our soups. Two to choose from, all went with the chicken noodle. Only complaint I have there is that there was barely any chicken, the broth was very good though, so the soup was a mostly win. Salad, simple, nothing spectacular. Dinner: child #1 got a filet and loved it; child #2 got a black and blue burger and enjoyed it; child #3 got a burger with no complaints; husband ordered ribeye and enjoyed it but felt it was a little fatty; I ordered a NY Strip and it was good, but I had a similar issue with fat on mine. Veggies were perfectly cooked, all around. Dessert: cheese cake and tiramisu... both were wonderful! Dinner was very good, better than we get at a cheap, chain steakhouse, and for 5 of us, it didn't really break the bank. We will go back.
(4)
Pam D.
Three stars because it was decorated nicely for Christmas. I had prime rib and Christopher had steak medallions. Neither of us were knocked over by our entrees. They were ok, but we've both had better. I had the French onion soup and it was terrible. One tiny crouton with about 1/2 teaspoon of parmesan cheese that looked like it came from a store bought shaker can. There was no melted cheese at all. Very disappointing. I doubt we will be back, it just wasn't a fun meal for the price.
(3)
Agostino D.
Don't eat there. No good service. Stack is not top choice. Stay away from this place.
(1)
Matthew T.
Excellent service and food. Kelly is the best of all of the servers so ask for her. From the appetizer to the entree, the meal was delectable. Thanks for a great experience
(5)
Arturo G.
I usually have a high tolerance for less then stellar service working in 2 service industries, but I left a bit disappointed. Was there for my gfs birthday and was excited to try it, but don't plan on going back to this location. Our server was attentive for awhile but steadily paid less attention to us, even up to the point of us getting our check. Our steaks were both ordered as medium temp but we're overdone and we couldn't get her attention to question the temp. Another problem we had was that my gfs steak seemed much smaller then the billed size. We may try another location but not likely this location ever again
(2)
Raffi K.
First time visit... and we'll go back! Very kind waitstaff. Excellent food. Overall, it was a far above average dining experience. Thank you everyone.
(4)
Brian L.
I have been coming here since I was a kid, and the food, service, and atmosphere was always stellar. Recently, however, the latter is the only aspect that is still decent. Even that is waning, though. (No, I don't like to be stared at by condescending geriatrics while I eat my dry, microwaved buffalo wings with no sauce, and an iceberg salad straight from my 7th grade lunchroom.) I decided to order the Alaskan halibut special. And the only thing special about it was that it gave me a nice, humbling experience with food poisoning for the next two days. Our soup was a bit cold, the service was slow, and my girlfriend's chicken was undercooked. Granted, it was a Saturday at prime time, but if Jameson's can't handle the heat, they should get out of the proverbial kitchen..They have lost a long time customer as I will never eat here again. And it's a shame.
(1)
Natalie C.
This place is pretty close by my parents house - occasionally I'll bring my mum out here for lunch before she has to go to work on the weekend. Everything I've had here, from the fried calamari (fresh and very tender) to the shrimp de'jonghe (garlicky goodness) to any fresh fish of the day or the ribeye, has been prepared well and has always been really flavorful. The service is always friendly and pretty quick. Will definitely be back in the future with the fam.
(4)
Rhonda G.
A wrong turn brought me here. I love the old school steak house atmosphere, with the dark wood. It rained for 3 days and I caught a cold on the first. I loved the selections, we both got rib-eyes, cooked perfectly. Portions are huge, including the soup. I think soup AND salad are included. Generous to a fault. Seafood sounds just as inviting. This is now on the list for visiting the burbs. I'd recommend coming here as early as possible, fills up fast for good reason.
(5)
L J.
The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. The wait for a table for three was only maybe 15 minutes at 7:30pm on a Friday night, without reservations. Not bad at all. We waited a bit for our food, but they were slammed, so it's understandable. $34 for a 28oz angus aged bone in ribeye, soup and salad is a steal. The drinks were reasonable and stiff. I would definitely come back.
(4)
Sameer R.
For the price it's a pretty damn good deal. The service is always on par and to top it off they always have a consistent taste
Went here for the wife's birthday which was a good choice. Excellent vibe for a steakhouse. Their team was working together properly helping one another out on orders for the customers. Minimum wait for our table and the staff was cheery. We ordered our drinks and dinners, stuffed chick breast w spinach/feta cheese for her and I got the 38 oz Prime Rib. Soup and salad came with the meals and were good. The soup was tortelloni in a clear chick broth. Our drinks were good, the wife got moscato which was cool not cold and actually had to take ice cubes from her water to put in the wine. My wife's chick dish was delish, she said and my ribeye was great although I was unsure if it was a sirloin or prime rib since I could not see the center piece of fat that the cut traditionally has and virtually no bone. I realize that I was fortunate enough not to get the huge bone since it was supposed to be bone-in. It was charred nicely, had great taste and great texture, not too chewy. The waitress was great and attentive and I can see why this place is hopping compared to the Skokie location which was a library. We were very happy.
(4)
Isaac K.
Food is usually good, but service is horrible. Restaurant consistently over books; what's the point in making a reservation if they'll make you and your guests wait in excess of an hour. No apology was given what so ever.
(1)
Rachel H.
Bread, soup & salad, potato, vegetable, and steak for under $30. Can't beat that price! Steak wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was a solid medium rare and had a nice char. Split pea soup was surprisingly tasty, but the fast and personable service is what clinched the 4 stars. I'd like to return to try one of the non-steak items, as the salmon looked delicious as well.
(4)
Soo H.
Started off with the oysters Rockefeller. I'm from the south so I'm quite picky. Mediocre to poor. They were frozen and reconstituted. The hollandaise was pitiful. Had a lemon drop martini which was ok. I was sitting at the bar. And the seafood odor was wafting and almost unbearable. Really was wanting the walleye. But after a guest was unhappy about her ribeye I lost my appetite. Orderded a bacon blue cheesburger to go. It was. Horrible. Should've gone to mc d's.
(2)
Sarah T.
I loveeeeeeed my ribeye. So moist, juicy, perfect. It was kind of strange to have an entire head of broccoli on my plate; I kept referring it to 'tree' instead of 'vegetables.' The restaurant itself is nice and I thought the final bill was a great deal.
(5)
Mary L.
Never go here for New Years Eve! It was complete chaos! No organization at all! Customers were screaming in the parking lot because cars were blocked in and the valet couldn't keep up with traffic. Inside it was a disaster! All reservations were 1 hour behind. People were shoving, pushing, you couldn't barely stand in the waiting area. I was with my older, disabled father and he almost fell. I wouldn't be surprised if someone got hurt last night. They completely overbooked and the restaurant was so overcrowded that I guarantee it was a fire hazard. We ended up leaving because safety was such a concern. Never again!!!!
(1)
Robert G.
Place looks nice, the Salad and soup good, the fillet was the worst tasting I ever experienced. It was cooked medium rare like asked but didn't taste good. I hate sending food back so had to load it up with salt pepper and butter to made edible.
(1)
Yurgen Y.
Went here with another couple on a Sat. night. Had to wait about half hour. Place is dated and smallish. Like a girl I used to see. Food was generally good, maybe not great. Like a different girl. I'd go back, but maybe I'd bring gramma.
(3)
Lori T.
Went here recently with a group for a friend's birthday. Not impressed. Poor service, unfriendly servers, incorrect orders, incorrect food descriptions. Upon arrival, the hostesses at the front seemed confused and bored (on a Saturday night). Our server did not greet us, just took a quick drink order, which was botched. He didn't explain the specials, took almost 20 minutes to come back and take our dinner order, at that point we were so hungry we skipped the appetizers (that we would ave ordered had he come back sooner.) i had questions about the menu, as i have a food allergy, my tilapia entree choice was explained incorrectly, and when it came out it was coated in a spicy lobster sauce which the server never mentioned (even though i specifically asked how it was prepared (before I ordered) and told him I could not eat anything spicy or containing peppers) the menu did not mention this sauce, and neither did my server when i asked him..... When we got our dinners, three other folks in our group received incorrect entrees. II did not bother sending my entree back, I didn't want the delay, and our server seemed very flustered throughout the evening (1 server for a table of 14!) He completely ignored us after our entrees arrived. At one point I could see a gentlemen in a shirt and tie casually going from table to table, chatting with patrons. "Oh good" i thought, "a manager, maybe he'll get our refills since our server does not care that over half of us have empty glasses and we are in the middle of dinner!" Nope. He glanced over at our group (table of 14! You'd think he'd check on us) but no, he glanced over, then walked away. Finally our server came back and brought the check, didn't offer or encourage desserts, coffee, etc. Nada. Thank goodness the chicken soup (which was tasty) and little salad was edible for me. Overall poor service & poorly staffed. Having been a server myself in my teens and 20's, i know it can be stressful... But i also know an uncaring, over worked, understaffed restaurant when i see one. I'll keep going to the Jamesons in Bloomingdale though, much much better service!
(2)
John W.
Another great business dinner here. Opted for the 28oz Jameson Rib Eye that was fantastic. Waitress was great. The shrimp cocktail is awesome...4 huge shrimp. Really great steak house
(5)
Danielle S.
The first time I went to a Jameson's, I was not impressed. This location was much better. The crowd is a bit older for sure, but they do have some good food. They have plenty to choose from, and you get a lot for your money! This is a good place to come if you want some home-cookin'. I ordered the club, which comes with 2 sides and soup! The soup was great and very filling in itself. They also bring out bread beforehand. I was pretty full by the time my meal even came to me. The service was good, we were seated right away (I was surprised for a Sunday morning), and we parted with leftovers. Not too shabby!
(4)
Nicole B.
Formerly my husbands long time favorite restaurant. During a shopping trip in Schaumburg and being unable to find a place to eat with under a 2 hour wait so we drove to this restaurant. Super crowded but were seated fairly quickly by calling ahead. Waiter was not attentive. Steaks were not cooked properly, way overdone. Ordered medium and given well. Sides were terrible. Not sure what happened to this restaurant but we will not be going again.
(2)
A P.
Not impressed. I ordered a rib eye steak, it was too salty and didn't taste fresh, the soup tasted out of a can, salad was sad and mash potatoes were fake. Not worth $22 Pros: it's close to home, reasonably priced. Cons: food, taste. I couldn't find a reason to come back.
(2)
Terry B.
I had heard great things and expect the same. But when I drop $100 for dinner for two, I at least expect a cloth tablecloth, not a wooden tabletop, like I'd get at Brnaby's pub. The soup was outstanding, but the ribeye steak was very average, fatty and not trimmed well. Then a guy comes in and sits at the bar near us, and starts talking real loud, spouting off about his narrow political views, and dropping F-bombs all over the place. Worse, he was talking to the bartender, who seemed to enjoy the conversation. It definitely put the atmosphere of the whole place in the toilet. Some people just don't know what class is. But Jameson's management should have put a stop to Overall, it wasn't what I expected and it wasn't worth the price.
(3)
John S.
Jameson's has it going on. GREAT price for the quality/quantity that you receive. Awesome sandwiches and soups. Steaks are flavorful and inexpensive. Service is stellar. Items I indulge in - Cajun Chicken sandwich and the Chicken Philly are both amazing. Did I mention they grind their beef daily for their burgers?
(5)
Rose D.
We've been coming here for years and I thought I reviewed them ages ago, but apparently not! Pros: -The food has always been absolutely delicious. It doesn't matter what we've ordered it's darn good. -Their specials menu is quite extensive, in addition to their regular menu. There is something for everyone. -All entrees come with both soup & salad and they put a loaf of warm bread and butter on the table. -They have a range of price points so you don't have to break the bank to eat good here. -My favorite meal here is the Pork Chops because you get 2 huge thick chops along with all the other sides an entree comes with (soup, salad, potato & veggie) all for $16.95. This typically ends up being 2 - 3 meals for me. -Love the decor & atmosphere...kind of like an old-school supper club. -The service has always been good on the many occasions we've dined here. -It's not loud in here! You can actually have a conversation with the people at your table and not have to yell. Cons: -If it's cold outside & you are seated next to a window, you will be cold. Pick a different seat. The last time this happened I had to use my jacket as a blanket (I didn't want to make our whole group move just because I was by the window). -When I make a reservation, I do not want to be offered to sit in the lounge/bar area. Yes, they do have booths over there, but it's still the bar area with several televisions. The host did ask if it was okay to be seated there, so if you don't want to sit over there, then just say so. -Their plating can be a bit cumbersome. My favorite chops meal comes with the pork chops on one plate, the mashed potatoes on another small plate and then my veggies on another big plate. Uh, there is not enough room on the table for multiple people to have all those plates. Either get bigger plates or at least put the veggies on the plate with the meat. As soon as they bring the food I do this and hand the server back the veggie plate. Even Busia's crab cake & fried shrimp came with her french fries on a separate small plate when there was plenty of room on the plate with the entree. -Their French Onion soup is not the baked kind with the melted Gruyere/Swiss on top. The soup itself was very tasty, but I wasn't a fan of the toasted croutons on top that were topped with powdered Parmesan cheese.
(4)
Alma C.
I've come here many times over the years, usually for a business lunch, and the food and service has always been very consistent. The steak has always been of good quality and cooked at the requested temperature, whether you want it blue or well done. There are also a lot of good and reasonably priced options for lunch aside from steak, in particular the chopped chicken salad and burgers. Try to make reservations if you can to avoid a wait at busy times. I wish they'd fix the parking lot situation which can be a cluster, but overall Jameson's is a good choice in this particular area for a sit down meal.
(4)
Gyuchul S.
First of all, I am shocked by the quality of food. My wife and I ordered prospect smapler, chicken tender, and 6oz. steak & 6 piece shrimp. Clam chowder soup tasted like a canned food. Salad looked sad and ... Oh bread was delicious. Chicken tender tasted and looked more like a bigger version of chicken nugget. Steak was overcooked even though I requested for a medium rare. Fried shrimp tasted like it was frozen and ... Although, the service was great !!! The server was friendly and caring.Sad experience of frozen and canned food for $70 we spent
(2)
Grace D.
The food is mediocre at best, but I am writing today because of a horrible experience I had here. My father is handicapped and we made reservations for Easter Brunch and specifically requested a TABLE to accommodate this. We got to the restaurant on time and the hostess sat us at a booth. I told her we requested a table and she said sorry they did not have any tables available. The restaurant was nearly empty, as it just opened and I understand the lunch rush was soon, but she did not even try accommodating his handicap. They tried to pull the booth chair out and had to get bus boys and it was extremely embarrassing, especially since they messed up on their part. The booth didn't move and what was their resolution?! THEY SAT US AT A DIFFERENT BOOTH. I am absolutely appalled at the lack of empathy for a handicapped patron. My father was embarrassed so he left it drop and sat the entire meal uncomfortable, in pain and squished. The manager came over and did not do anything. Did not offer any compensation. Completely insensitive. Will never be coming here again. If you or anyone you know is handicapped, don't bother coming here.
(1)
Frank L.
Way to expensive rude server food good not great! Professional is key anytime you are dealing with the public one bad experience can ruin it ! Sorry Jameson's you dropped the ball won't be going back! Just terrible!
(2)
Eva M.
Excellent food and service. I will definitely return if I'm ever in the area. I had the oven baked Cod, baked in garlic butter, with rice and green beans. All entrees come with soup, salad and bread. All this was $15.00, add a glass of wine and still under $25!! Super value for the price.
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Matt B.
This place is much more than just a steakhouse. I typically go with fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it never disappoints. Also don't forget that pretty much any meal, besides sandwiches or salads, come with a soup and salad. By the end of your meal you and pretty much guaranteed to be stuffed especially with their great homemade bread to start things off. Service is great and it's really hard to go wrong with the food here.
(5)
K. B.
Due to my work at United Airlines HQ, I have eaten at Jamison's many times and I have always liked my meals. Their seafood is very good and everyone who has had their steaks loved them. Their appetizers are 1/2 price before 7:00 when sitting at the bar. I would recommend Jamison.
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Cal B.
This is a can't miss location! I have dined there on numerous occasions, each time it gets better. The steaks are delicious, the plank salmon is fantastic. I also highly recommend the French Onion Soup. Do not miss this dining experience..
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Rey T.
To be fair...food was just ok....not amazing. What made this review bad was the service and it left a bad tast in our dining experience. We were there for lunch. Our server was just awful. It's either she was having a bad day or she's new. Either way it didn't make for a good experience. She didn't introduce herself..just came to the table to drop off the menus and left. She didn't even bother to ask us if we wanted anything to drink before anything. She came to the table and stood there waiting for our order. When we placed our order for appetizers and a kids meal to start, again she just left without clarifying any of the orders. When the appetizers came and the kids pizza we had to ask her whether the kids meal came with a drink and of course it did. We had to ask her what kind of drinks do they have for kids and her response was "we have Coke or Diet Coke which one do you want." Really!! I asked her whether they have juice or milk and she said "we don't have juice but we have milk would you like some milk." After we made our main order we had soups and salads after the appetizer....again not even bothering to ask us what drinks we might like aside from the water on the table! We finished our soups and salads and had empty plates from the appetizers, soups and salads on our table she didn't even bother to come and clean those up. I had to flag her and ask her if she can clean our table which she did except for one empty salad plate. After our meal was done she didn't even ask us whether we want any desserts. The server just did not show any interest in serving us a nice meal from start to finish. Oh and when we're about ready to go that's when she came by and dropped off a chocolate chip cookie for my daughter for her kids meal...we were leaving! My daughter has been done with her food for a while now if she bothered to check on us. Average food with awful service equals bad experience...unfortunately this is what we had.
(2)
Fast Eddie F.
Good food.Good service. Nothing more and nothing less. Needs to be freshened up.
(3)
Xxxman B.
The food was average it was entertaining watching the manager gawking over all the waitresses I would never allow my daughter to work there simply based on the fact that the manager was staring all the women up and down as if they were dinner
(2)
Puja A.
So much food for little money. I went there on a Friday night and it was SO busy. We had an 830 reservation (which we had no idea we were going to need) and got seated by 850. Each steak came with soup, salad, and a potatoe. It was a lot of food. The bread is so good! It was def fresh. Soup was salty. Salad was fine. The potatoes were good. The steak is a little better than Outback quality for around the same price. Mine came cooked more than I like but it was still enjoyable. It would have been nice to have a smaller cut of meat (smallest is 8oz) bc by the time you finish all that other food, there is very little room left for a big steak. The bottles of wine are very reasonably pirced. Because they were so busy, it was hard to get good service. Our waitress was very nice but was def stretched beyong her capacity. It took a while to get anything that didn't come with the steak (and its sides) like water refills or the check. With tax and tip included, two people ate and drank for under $80.
(3)
Cheryl C.
For not being too experienced with steakhouses, I would have to say this was one of the best I've had. We came here for my husbands birthday. I like that each entree comes with soup, salad and a side. My mother in law got the oysters rockefeller for an appetizer, which she said was absolutely delish....she said that no other restaurant makes it as well as Jameson's. I ordered the 6oz filet and I have to say it was cooked perfectly! I ordered it medium, and it was so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The mashed potato that came with it was also very tasty, however, I didn't care too much for the giant bouquet of broccoli they give you. My husband and father in law got the porter house which was also very tender and cooked perfectly. Our server Joan was wonderful. She made sure everything was to our liking and frequently checked on us. She was even nice enough to bring my husband a complimentary piece of tiramisu for dessert. It was tasty but wasn't made with the traditional lady fingers and didn't have much of a liquor/coffee taste to it. All in all I was very impressed with the service and the food, and I will definitely be back.
(4)
Suz C.
Good, reliable little steakhouse in the burbs. The hubby and I came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday night and had reservations. We noticed that things got very busy starting at 6pm, so definitely make sure you have reservations on the weekends. Wine list was sparse but that's okay. Calamari appetizer was outstanding -- the rings were huge. The buffalo wings were standard. They had great steak and seafood specials, comes with a salad, soup, potato/vegetable. Really big meal for a reasonable price. Soups were nothing special, but I did enjoy the cream of broccoli and my husband enjoyed his chicken tortellini. Filet mignon was cooked to perfection (ordered medium rare), prime rib was huge but strangely lacked horseradish/sour cream sauce, chicken and fish dishes were fine but standard. The only complaint (and unfortunately it's important one) came from me...my steak (New York strip) was ordered medium rare, but was cooked medium well. I could have sent it back but the rest of my group was eating faster than me. Ah well, the jumbo shrimps were terrific. Service was very classy, professional and responsive. Casual, woodsy interior, nice hostess/host. Again, nothing fancy, but you're reminded of being home or at an uncle's house. Good place for big groups. Parking lot available but take advantage of free valet! Definitely will return and expect they will redeem themselves with an outstanding steak to make me change my rating to a 4-star.
(3)
Nick S.
Jameson's in an old school steakhouse. They give you a lot of food, with quality ingredients at a descent price. The cuts are good. It's not in the Morton's or Ruth's Chris league, but they're good and affordable. What's nice is that the soup/salad, potato and vegetable are included in the price of the entree. I wouldn't go there on a date, but would go back with a party of six or to sit in the bar and eat with a friend.
(3)
Lynn C.
Love the halibut here ..my only suggestion for improvement is to serve fresh brewed iced tea instead of the dispenser type
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Jim L.
OMG - another chain, BUT this one wins hands down for NW suburban best steakhouse ------ so far. On a par with Ruth Chris' and two or three steps above Outback. I'd suggest sitting in the cozy bar. (Be sure to specify when making reservations which are a smart thing to make at this popular steakhouse). Somewhat masculine, but warm and cozy booths. The restaurant decor is OK but the bar is tops. Of course, that is AFTER you looked at the cooler in the lobby with its fresh, never frozen, mouthwatering steaks, chops, salmon, etc. Warning: Don't eat too much of the fresh warm bread lest you spoil your appetite. Same with the huge, amazingly fresh salad (the lettuce actually crunches with freshness). I'm a sucker for the filet mignon and since this is a bit of a pricey place, usually fall for it again and again. (Been here 7 times so far.) My buddy likes surf and turf and went there last week without me. Steak and lobster for $24.95 on a special! Lucky man - I've never gotten away THAT cheap. But I digress......many friends have raved over their salmon or their pork chops. I still say, if you are going to a STEAK house, eat steak! My filet melted like butter in my mouth and I think I ate some mushrooms to slow me down, but the steak is the star! A note to those who have visited the other locations.....I haven't. But that's the foibles of chain restaurants. I had a hard time reading those reviews.....but they weren't of MY steak house. Again, watch the bread....................
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Christine O.
Food is always very good. Service is great. Sometimes a long wait especially on weekends. Never have a bad experience there. Very reliable if you want to go out and get a great meal. Wide variety of of fish, steaks, chicken, etc. Come hungry!
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Ellen L.
Ambiance: I found the layout of the restaurant to be less than ideal. The kitchen is directly in front of you as you walk in, with the host's stand to the left and a gigantic fireplace to the right. The only place to sit as you waited for your table is on the hearth of the fireplace or at the bar. The bar is off to the left, surrounded by cozy booths. I can't imagine trying to enjoy that cozy booth with swarms of people waiting for their tables standing next to the bar. The main dining area is very well decorated. They seem to have really spent time decorating, but didn't pay attention to details- the flowers on the table were wilting and were in cheap vases. Condiments were served in little plastic cups instead of nice dishes. The menus looked cheap- a big piece of paper folded into thirds. My menu was soiled and torn. The food: I had charbroiled salmon and veggies, along with the cream of broccoli soup. The soup was tasty. The salmon and veggies were nothing to write home about. My husband had some sort of massive steak- he said much of it was gristle and fatty. Others in our party had the London Broil and various burgers- the burgers looked to be the winners! The bread they offered us was room temperature and hard- I could get that at the local grocery store, thanks. Desserts were decent, although no one at my table liked the key lime pie. I think the cheesecake would be better either without topping or with strawberry as opposed to cherry. The one thing that REALLY surprised me was the lack of presentation. My husband's steak was served to him as a steak on a plate. He received a smaller plate with a pile of mashed potatoes on it. No garnish, no attempts to make it look nice. This went for everyone's entrees. Service: Horrendous. Our server was surly and inattentive. Water glasses and iced teas were left empty for 15 minutes at one point, and I finally asked another server for refills. We were a party of 9, doing drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts- our bill came to nearly $300. This could have meant a hefty tip for our server, but she had no interest in providing anything other than subpar service. Overall, I wasn't impressed. The appearance of the restaurant suggests a much nicer experience than what we received. I'm not interested in returning.
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Kathleen P.
One of the last great family owned -quality restaurants. Excellent food at a fair price. All meals start with fresh warm baked bread, salad or soup- all home made. Fresh seafood & aged steaks along with a variety of continental cuisine. Cozy atmosphere- complete with huge fireplace.
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Judi H.
I went here after reading these reviews and the Daily Herald Readers Choice rating this place as good. This place was terrible. The atmosphere was okay and the service good. However, the food was not. I was with 2 others and we got cream of broccoli soup that was tasteless and pasty. The fried calamari app was like chewing erasers. The worst was the prime rib that I got which was a special of the night. I ordered it medium rare. It was served very, very rare and my dinner companion thought it smelled odd. I told the waiter it was undercooked. I couldn't believe when he brought it back. The chef had thrown it on the grill and made a steak out of it. The baked potato that was supposed to be "loaded" was a pile of rmicrowaved cheese and spud that came away in 1 forkful it was so overcooked and congealed. My dinner companions fared a bit better but not much. The chef was just lazy. Do not waste you money here.
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Cindy S.
One of our favorite places to eat! It is a staple- Always consistent and reliable with great food and good service. The Pro's: Steak - The 16oz ribeye is the best thing on the menu. It has a great char crust on the outside and is juicy and perfectly tender on the inside. Even if you think you don' t like Ribeye's, you will love this one. I always order it Medium and it comes out perfect every single time. Don't mess around with ordering an extra crust or topping. It doesn't need it and takes away from the flavor. YOU MUST ORDER THIS STEAK. I have also had the filet which is very flavorful as well! Better then any other steakhouse around for the price. Fish - They always have fresh fish specials. They have many different fish dishes to choose from and I have tried most of them. They are always fresh, flakey, not fishy at all, and delicious! They do their fish as good as they do their steaks. You get Soup AND Salad with your entree! (AND warm Bread) We love that you get both. If you get the house french onion soup, you have to order it with the melted cheese on top which is like an extra $3 but totally worth it. The other soups have been good as well. The salad is a good portion size and the house dressing is very good. Appetizer - The stuffed mushrooms with spinach and hollandaise sauce are my favorite. Although, we usually only order an appetizer if there are 4 of more people in our group, otherwise it is just too much food. The Drinks do not disappoint. They don't give you a little splash of alcohol, they give you a good amount! You get your moneys worth on the cocktails! Martinis are also very good. The atmosphere is pretty quiet and relaxing. We usually sit in a booth in the bar area because we like the bar atmosphere, but it is very nice, calm, and relaxing. The Con's: The atmosphere consists of an older crowd. For whatever reason, not a lot of younger people come here. They are missing out! I don't really mind that it's an older crowd, just something to be aware of. If you come on a weekend night without a reservation, expect a little wait. Never anything too bad and usually seats at the bar to wait. I would suggest making a reservation if you have more then 2-3. The interior could use an update. Looks a little older and outdated. TIP- you must go to this location! I have been to other locations and they aren't as good. And come hungry! very hungry.....
(5)
Jimmy J.
Service & Soup= Their Weakness. Strength: Their 2 mammoth thick cut chops for lunch with soup, salad, bread, potato, and veggie for $14.95 is among the great meat values of our lifetime. DELICIOUS as well.
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Taylor M.
Went here for dinner the other night and I was greatly disappointed. We started with a fried calamari appetizer and the calamari did not seem fresh. The calamari was chewy and cut into large pieces which made it difficult to eat. The steaks were not very flavorful and all of them were overcooked and dry. Three of us ordered the sirloin, I ordered the larger size thinking I would bring the leftovers for lunch the next day, but when the steaks came out they all looked the same size. The three sirloins were all pretty gristly and I spent a lot of time cutting out the fat. I know it comes with a lot of food- soup, salad and potato- but the quality of the food is not that good. The sign outside the restaurant says that they were voted the best steakhouse and I want to know who voted on that one! I would definitely choose Outback Steakhouse over Jameson's.
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Shamik M.
Not impressed by the steaks. Wife ordered the filet mignon and I had NY strip. Both were overdone. And not tasty. Soup and dessert was great. Would probably not go back.
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Michele B.
Thought I would bring my mom her for her 82nd birthday because she mentioned some of her friends said they had good food. I made a reservation(mentioned that it was a special occasion) but called and changed the time(mentioned again that it was a special day) as we were running late--no problem I was told. Arrived and fought through the crowd to get to the hostess and was told you are 20 minutes late give us some time--are you kidding--I called!! Didn't want to make a scene and upset mom so let that slide. Didn't have to wait long, but really could have done without the attitude.Seriously, what a first impression. Server was really nice and good. She brought drinks and bread right away took our order for an appetizer which arrived quickly (calamari) and returned at the appropriate time to take the orders. Entrees come with soup,salad, potato and vegetable. Soup was so salty, salad dressing (Greek house) had way too much vinegar, sirloin came out overdone and the vegetable (broccoli) was barely steamed it was much closer to raw. When the server asked if we wanted dessert or coffee I AGAIN mentioned that it was a special occasion and we just wanted or order a piece of cake so we could sing to mom. It isn't like we hadn't mentioned it before and I also inquired when I called if they had birthday cakes to purchase and was told not to worry they sent a dessert for birthdays. This place was packed (it was a Saturday) but I am guessing it is because they give you alot of food and was reasonably priced, but I'll find another place for next year.
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Stacy N.
I love Jameson's! When my dad flies in from out of state we always take him here. They have never let us down. Everything we have ever ordered has been delicious and the service is excellent. Just nice enough for us but not too formal. Wonderful!
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Levent T.
Been going to this location sporadically over the years and they are extremely consistent. Good food, service and price point. However, watch out for the drinks and desserts because they are marked up quite high for a Des Plaines restaurant and aren't worth the cost unless you must indulge. If you must get your martini on then be sure to ask for blue cheese olives because they don't skimp on the quality. Also, be ready to dine with an older crowd...Jameson's is quiet and nice but nowhere near hip.
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Annette B.
We recently celebrated my husband's 80th birthday here with family and friends. The food, as always, was wonderful, but the staff was most outstanding. From the time we scheduled the party room, through the actual event, the staff was fantastic. Considering we had both adults and children, the wait staff could not have been more accommodating!! They fulfilled our every request, making the celebration a delight! This is the third family celebration we have had at Jameson's in Mount Prospect, and we are looking forward to many more!
(5)
Ryan H.
We went here, believe it for not, for my mother's wedding. We had a very very small ceremony during lunchtime the other day. We had the party room to ourselves. The staff was very accommodating and the service was the best service i've had in a very long time. The food was delicious, the menu is vast and I didn't hear a single complaint.
(5)
Kirk K.
This was your average upscale American Steakhouse. The steak was a bit overdone (I ordered RARE) but the steak came medium rare. The quantities were huge which for me generally indicates a lack of quality. The lobster tail was decent but also a bit over cooked. Being an American steakhouse there was no attention at all to presentation. The drink I ordered was unknown to the bartender who sent the ingredients to my table for me to mix! (Communard or Red Kir). Unlike the other dinners here, I found the Calamari to be excellent. They were fresh and large cut but not breaded or deep fried, very similar to Portugal or Greece. Perhaps the other reviewer were expecting fast food type calamari.
(3)
Luca B.
I came for the steak and they are ok. Average steakhouse nothing special. The ribeye was very thin kinda pan cooked but flavorful, there is much better out there
(3)
Abbie F.
The food here is really delicious! The potato skins were great, the calamari was so-so. French onion soup was stellar! I had filet and lobster. Both were very good. They only lose a star because they cram so many people in and don't have any delicious deserts.
(4)
Reed N.
Not a bad place. We split a batch of spinch artichoke dip, which was OK. The chips they brought were obviously fresh out of the fryer and made from fresh white corn tortillas... so bravo on that. I had mediocre cream of mushroom soup. Then I had an OK mix of cajun spiced pan fried [not battered] fish. Some of the pieces were way overcooked. The overall taste was fine. The side of grilled asparagus was awesome... but only 3 spears. The fresh bread they bring out is really delicious. Service was good. Our service understood English, but I am still not sure he spoke it!
(3)
Lauren D.
We loved this place really good food for the price ! Come with an appetite ! Terry was awesome!!!
(4)
Julia M.
It had been about 10 years since I would frequent this restaurant with friends. I brought my boyfriend there last week after arriving back in town, and I am so happy after all these years, the same owners are still doing a fantastic job. Steaks have always been great! My favorite, however, was always the chicken ceasar salad. Since we were craving and smelling steak from the parking lot, we ordered the ceasar salad with sirloin in place of chicken. Excellent! For dessert, they offer some sort of sundae. They call it a gold nouggat sundae or something like that. The ice cream is very good, but the kicker is the chocolate they pour over it. The chocolate sauce has nuts in it and forms a hard shell. I love it! Then they put the whipped cream and cherry on top. It rocks! The menu is so reasonably priced. They are not afraid to feed you there at all. The most impressive about this restaurant is the cleanliness. We were finishing our dinner as the kitchen closed, but the bar stayed open. They have an open kitchen, so you can see them clean the kitchen very thoroughly. It was distracting how thoroughly because I could not believe the attention to detail the employees gave to every nook and cranny near the food area. Great place.
(4)
sat s.
Was very good. Have had several dishes here. Good value!
(5)
Karen G.
This spot is always crowded and I don't know why we don't frequent it more often. Great service, fire side tables, good wine and food. I made a note to self to enjoy this restaurant more often in the future when we are looking for a nice, local place to eat.
(4)
Alicia F.
so good! just went here last night for my birthday dinner, and the food was fantastic.
(5)
Chris L.
Between this place and Charlies on Devon, this is my favorite place to eat lunch when I'm with my coworkers. The quality of the food here is always consistent and the prices are reasonable as well. Atmosphere is good, surrounded with crusty people who have probably been eating here since it opened. Nonetheless, I have no complaints, but a few observations: 1. Lunchtime is busy, and parking can be hard to find, but inside is easy to get accomodated. 2. The seafood combo isn't really a combo. It has one primary seafood ingredient (chef's choice), but it *may* contain leftovers from what didn't sell the previous day (other sorts of seafood). 3. Everyone at the table will not get a specials menu. If you have two people, you get one. If you have four people, you may get two or three.
(5)
Charles J.
Jameson's is among my favorite steakhouses in the suburbs. It fills a much needed niche between the boring, unimaginable national chains like Outback /Texas Roadhouse and the over-the-top priced downtown steakhouses. I've eaten at the Mt. Prospect location a few times and never left hungry, broke or disappointed. My steaks were always prepared as ordered and were very flavorful and tender. Jameson's definitely uses a much high quality of meat than the national chains so you're sure to get a better steak! You don't have to take my word for it. The number of people in the waiting area for a table tell you many others feel the same way. Check em out!
(4)
A B.
I've been to Jameson's Charhouse 3 times. The food is really good even my mom who lives out of state had said she enjoyed the food but it's a bit pricey.
(5)
Tim Y.
Wings are good and make a nice starter. I had a blackened mahi mahi sandwich or something along those lines, that was really darn good. Nice soft roll and good flavor on the fish with some actual fish flavor instead of just spice overload. The chicken noodle soup was really good, as were the mashed potatoes. I would have liked more chicken in the soup, though it was pretty tasty and the large noodles made me happy. Halfway through eating we saw a woman start choking. Her companion, an older gentleman, clearly hadn't ever done the Heimlich as he started to put the poor woman into a full nelson. Someone from the restaurant was around and quickly took over. So, kudos to the staff for responding as quickly as they did. I wish more people knew the signs of choking and appreciated the urgency with which one should take action. I'll come back -- either to this location or the one closer to home.
(4)
Kevin H.
I had not been here in years, so the fact that everything looked exactly the same made me smile Mississippi river wide. An independent old school steak joint in the burbs that delivers quality dishes and is a decent value. The interior is full of dark woods, several tables and comfy rat pack booths. Servers and bussers alike all wearing shirt and tie gives it a bit more of a classic look. We were greeted warmly, drink orders taken, special card dropped, warm bread and butter arrived for carving. Wine selection is limited, however all wines are available by the glass, which served me well as my dining partner was craving beer of the root variety. I had a glass of Rodney Strong Merlot, a very generous pour. My dining companion chose the ladies filet, I went with the special butt steak with blue cheese crust. These selections come with soup, salad, veggie or starch. My special also included roasted asparagus along with the starch. We each ordered different soups of the day, I had the tomato barley my dining companion the chicken orzo. Both outstanding, great depth of flavor. Mine loaded with mushrooms tomato and barley, The other chunks of chicken and orzo. The salad was nothing out of the ordinary, just some chopped iceberg with tomato and a bit of red cabbage. The entrees arrived cooked to perfection. Mine a thick chunk of sirloin with a charred crisp exterior, and cool pink center. The perfect medium rare. My companion who faints at the site of a bloody steak had theirs medium well, and it too was cooked to her liking. A large head of steamed fresh broccoli for her, a perfectly cooked baker for me. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to come back to a place that you used to frequent many moons ago, to find it still standing for one, and serving consistently good chow to boot.
(4)
Ted W.
I have been going to Jameson's for about 15 years now, away from Chicago for 8 years, recently back and thrilled to get to eat at Jameson's whenever I want. I admit I usually just get a burger, but get this; for only $8.95 you get a big fat juicy burger, fries, a big loaf of delicious warm bread and butter AND soup. The soup is always fantastic. Jameson's is an affordable and reliable place to go for a steak, chicken and fish, too. All entrees come with soup AND salad...and the bread you get to devour before dinner is to die for. For someone like me who gets a little crazy when he's hungry, this is vital! The interior is warm, low light, lots of wood, and like Kevin said, the rat pack style booths are comfy and cool. It's just a classic place that I will always return to. It's in a very unassuming location and you would never think anything of it when you drive by. Enjoy!!!
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Mary N.
I have been going here for years and stopped going a few years ago because the quality of steak seemed to be slipping. Went for Father's Day and OMG!! What happened to this place? Terrible, couldn't wait to get out of there. I had the crab cakes, I sent them back. It tasted like canned sardines. Husband ordered the porterhouse rare,came medium rare. The waitress was so bad, I can't even find the words to describe her. The career bartenders and wait staff are gone, which leads me to think it's under new management. No more Jameson's for this family.
(1)
Samantha S.
Super good food, good quantities, good service.
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Ellen L.
lot is tiny, food good, service curt. Charlie's Charhouse better restaurant. This place is always packed but I cannot figure out why. we had a gift card but was not even worth free. I had BBQ ribs. Hubby had a 28oz ribeye.and we split a shrimp cocktail. The sh imp WAs great the ribs were good but all I can say about steak is that it was big! my husband tried to ask about salad ( he does not like cheese) but waiter had no time to explain the food. refills on bread and pop very slow. but we were rushed into settling the bill. Not going back.
(2)
Al S.
High expectations based on recent reviews were met with disappointment at the table. First, reservations highly recommended! I had a reservation and I was seated very close to reserved time; walk-ins were greeted with a 45-60 minute wait on a Saturday evening. As far as service, waiting for server on all phases of table service was not appreciated; understandably it was a busy night, but she had opportunities to check on us more than once. She brought appetizer and walked away without asking for our dinner order, so we had to wait an additional 20 minutes after the course was done to order the entree course. When the entrees arrived, an 8 oz. rib eye ordered medium well was burnt dead, and a 8 oz. prime rib ordered medium was served cold on the plate. Also, we were never asked if drink refills were needed. My date and I were really excited to try Jameson's and our dining experience sorely met our anticipation. Finally, there is NO parking! Valet parking available but the geo-location has VERY LIMITED open parking.
(2)
Brian J.
The only problem is that the chooch of a manager won't supply his customers with malt vinegar, even after myself being a frequent customer has asked several times. Otherwise everything is pretty good, and a pretty good deal as well.
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Don Z.
Jameson's is relatively new on my lunch rotation. But I have been coming back on almost a weekly basis since I first decided to stop in. I had driven by many times without trying because I assumed that it was an overpriced steakhouse that I wouldn't be able to justify for my daily lunches. On a friend's recommendation, I one day found out that I was wrong. Jameson's is located on the corner of Busse, Algonquin and a small street called Dempster. It is tucked in next to a strip mall. I mention this because, it is a little annoying to get into the parking lot. Coming from the south I find that the best way is to turn left on Algonquin and then right into the strip mall and come around from behind Jameson's. Once you get there, they have ample parking in a lot separate from the strip mall. Walking in, the atmosphere is classy and dark with a lot of wood. There is a host station as you walk in and we are always seated promptly. Every time I have been to Jameson's for lunch, I have been seated in the bar. "Watch your step", they have to say as the booths are up a step on a riser above the main floor. So what about the food? They start you off with a warm loaf of bread and some whipped butter. It is tasty, but the crust on the bread is tough and to cut it they give you a steak knife that is so dull you could give it to a toddler without worry. There are certainly steaks and fish and other higher priced items on the menu, but for lunch I stick with the sandwich type stuff. The hamburgers are large and cooked well. I have been enjoying the Cajun chicken breast sandwich lately though. It is served on a big pretzel bun, nicely spicy, and the chicken is moist and delicious. It also comes with steak fries and a little plastic cup of cole slaw. But before the sandwich arrives, the meal also comes with soup. I have had several of the soups and they are very good. I have enjoyed the mushroom soup as well as the Manhattan clam chowder. I am always stuffed when I am done eating at Jameson's. In fact I have to make a conscious effort to leave some food behind... it is just too much. The prices for all this food run around $9 (plus tax and tip of course). The service is generally good. The waitresses are no-nonsense, but they get the job done. The busboy does a good job of keeping water glasses filled and plates cleared. Overall, I like Jameson's for lunch. The service and atmosphere are a step above many of my favorite lunch places, but I don't think my heart could handle eating this way every day. I will be back.
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Sue M.
Love this place. Good food for the price. The fish is fresh and the steak is great. This place is busy on the weekend, make reservations. Went to Jamesons on father's day and had great service even though the place was busy. Our waiter was attentive and professional. Our order consisted of prime rib - med.rare, rib-eye med. and 2 large grilled pork chops. All cooked to perfection! Dinner includes soup and salad, and side. Sandwich orders include soup. You can bring a big group of people and there is something on the menu for everyone (maybe not vegetarians). Jamesons has sandwiches, pastas, fresh fish and great steaks, ribs and chops. The bartenders know their job and the drinks are good. The price and quality of the food does not disapoint.
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Jacob J.
Great spot for the typical diner lover. Lunch for two with non alcoholic drinks and tax and tip was roughly thirty dollars. Had a Black and bleu burger with a side salad which was almost two and half dollars extra (usual side being soup). The food was terribly filling, I could have taken half to go, I was knocked out the rest of the day. Our waiter was paying more attention to his regulars, so drinks weren't refilled and we were left wanting more! The food was prepared as requested and everything was yummy. They don't keep condiments on the table, for instance if you want ketchup or mustard its brought in tiny plastic containers. The interior is alike any pancake diner you've been to, alot more plants and dark woods. Add a few fuddy duddy types and you've got Jamesons. I walked in dressed casual and a Cubs hat, I'm going to guess that this wasn't the only reason I got so many looks by the other customers, new guy!
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Gail C.
Yow! Went there this past Sat for a before show dinner. Had the steak/lobster deal that was on special. Yummy! The soup there is out of this world good. I had chicken noodle. (the noodle's were tortellini with little bits of carrot and pea's -damn was it good) The steak was just meh, but the rock lobster - yummy) I had carrot cake for dessert that was good. But for me one of the main qualities in a restuarant is their bar. Seriously, they NEED to get a new bartender. In the last month I have had 4 raspberry martini's there. All TERRIBLE. I finally got sick of sending them back. (but a side note: if you want really good raspberry tasting nyquil, this is the place)
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Jacqueline S.
Went here with a $25 coupon for moving into the neighborhood. Considering the busy streets and strip malls it was surprisingly really nice inside - almost a whole different world. The service was great and the food was great too - I had the prime rib. We will be back.
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John Y.
In my opinion, Jameson's is the best deal for quality steak in Chicagoland. And if you're looking for pork chops, this place has great pork chops! In fact I usually have the same dilemma every time I go: the massive Porterhouse, the giant Ribeye, or the double Pork Chops? Chops usually win, but every choice is a winner!
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Paris H.
I've pass this place everyday for about 2 years to go to work..and we finally had dinner there about a month ago. Great food!! Clean!! Can't believe it took us so long to stop in. Definitely my new favorite restaurants!
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Phil M.
Had a great steak which tasted even better with the parmesan crust! Great value for the money: soup, salad, two entrees, a bottle of wine, and dessert for under$100 with tip.
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raul z.
This is my second time here and both times have left with mix emotions. First, we had drinks at the bar. We ordered 4 martinis and they were just great! I had the Blueberry Martini and it was just yummy! I also tried the Raspberry Martini and it was good too. We sat down and started with fried calamaris and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. They were both great. And nothing was left... We also had chicken soup (I am still trying to figure out where the 'heck' the chicken was in the soup... maybe just broth) and a salad with only one piece of tomato on top and iceberg lettuce (cheapest lettuce there is!). For the main course I ordered the Tilapia fish. Hum... even though the fish was moist, it felt like it was the Jameson's version of 'fish and chips'... the deep-fried. breaded Tilapia was huge. It took the whole plate. For the vegetable side dish: 3 very thin, grilled and oily slices of zucchini. I did enjoy the Tilapia (would have probably enjoyed something else better) but the plate look very pathetic. As for drinks for the meal, we ordered the house red wine... hum... lets just say it was just "cheap" tasting that came from a box... ok... maybe the leftover, rejected grapes from a winery... but it was just yuk! And it will set you back $6.50! Not worth it... Finally, for the service, this is what got to me... The server (Jeff) although friendly and witty, but not professional at all, will POKE... YES, POKE ME in my arm so I can move out of the way so he could put things down on the table. By the third time he did that (and it was not a slight poke, it was a hard poke!) I was getting ready to explode! Oh.. and Server Jeff, when he wanted to get our attention, he will just raise his voice while we were still talking and keep talking until we shut up and he had to repeat himself which made him upset. Jeff has a short fuse and he needs a break from people or he needs to get a job doing something else away from people or improve his people skills before being a server again. Coffee was served afterward and dessert which was just a big scoop of cheap vanilla ice cream. The Final Verdict: Ambiance/Decor: 4.0 out of 5.0 Staff Service/friendliness: 4.0 out of 5.0 Staff attentiveness/professionalism: 0.0 out of 5.0 Seating Arrangement/Layout: 4.0 out of 5.0 Seating Comfort: 2.0 out of 5.0 Food Quality/Flavor: 2.0 out of 5.0 Wine/Alcohol Selection/taste: 3.0 / 5.0 Food Price Value: 3.0 out of 5.0 Alcohol/Wine Price Value: 2.0 out of 5.0 Bathrooms Cleanliness: 3.5 / 5.0 Final Score: 27..5 out of 50 (55 out of 100% or F Grade) Final Comment: Mix emotions. Food is partially good. While martinis are good, wine sucks. Service is friendly but very unprofessional. At the end of the day, there has to be a better restaurant in the neighborhood (and there are plenty!) that is better for the same amount of money spent at Jameson's. Will try another restaurant next time I am in town.
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Janet D.
Absolutely love this restaurant!! I have never had anything I didn't love.
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Ling L.
Isn't it odd we are often surprised that good restaurants can be found outside the city of Chicago? Jameson's mark the 4th must-go spot in Mt Prospect (the others so far are Torishin, Cho Dang Tofu and Flamingo's). It isn't at the most exciting location, surrounded by ethnic strip malls, and at a busy intersection of Algonquin and Busse/Dempster. But as I have yet to learn, not to judge a book by its cover. Jameson's easy-going atmosphere, well-executed steaks and seafood, homemade dessert score this place 5 stars to date. The husband had a ribeye medium-rare and you can see the 3 rings of preparation -- thin charred exterior, medium outer ring and the center more rare than we are used. A friend had the lady's filet mignon. Yes, a woman's portion, which is about 7 ounces. Brilliant move on the restaurant's part. I had one of the specials -- macademia crusted halibut. Between the husband me (we didn't try our friend's filet), we agreed the halibut, a sizable loaf, was the better of the two. It was meaty, and amply but not overly crusted, and the lemon butter was not effusive. All entrees are accompanied by soup du jour, choice of potato or rice or fresh veg, and salad. We all subbed our house soup for the French onion sans cheese (or we'll have to pay for the full bowl). The French onion was a great choice albeit a tad saltier than I'd like. We didn't have room for dessert so how could I claim it was homemade? The tiramisu was still in its pan, and the springform sides were still present around a couple of cakes. Any restaurant that doesn't buy its desserts frozen from one of the food services company has my nod of approval. Next visit, we're definitely giving the desserts a shot, especially when I spied my all-time fave -- individual round key lime pie. And being so close to work, we are definitely hitting it up for lunch. Beyond steaks, Jameson's offers sandwiches, burgers, and I swear my nose detected tangy Buffalo wings. I'd be remissed if I fail to mention this bit -- I wasn't sure how many people would be joining us for dinner so I called the afternoon of for 3-5 people, and they happily accommodate when only 3 of us showed up.
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Yes, you can order vegan smoothies at Jamba Juice. Almost all Jamba Juice smoothies are available as vegan or can be made vegan by substituting milk with Almond milk or Soy milk.
When does Jamba Juice open and close?
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Currently, there are no Jamba Juice happy hours.
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Jamba Juice offers a wide range of smoothies and fresh fruit juices. Most of them are healthy, while a lot of others are loaded with sugar and excessive calories. Check the nutrition content before you make the order at Jamba Juice to choose a healthy option.
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Jamba Juice
Jamba Juice Company was founded by Kirk Perron who is
fitness enthusiast and avid cyclist. The company was first headquartered in
Emeryville, California but later transferred to in Frisco, Texas. The company
has 875 locations in the United States and 65 International Stores including
Mexico, Taiwan, Philippines, South Korea, Thailand, and the United Arab
Emirates. Jamba Juice gains its popularity by introducing healthy drinks and
smoothies in the US. Later they also introduced healthy bowls and snacks specially
designed for kids. The main aim behind Jamba Juice was to introduce nutritional
food options for all age group.
Healthy Food Options at Jamba Juice
If you are too tired of sipping sugar-loaded drinks then
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Address :1702 W Algonquin Rd
Mount Prospect, IL, 60056
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : No Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : No Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
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i luved it :) you should try it..the food is great
(5)Michelle C.
We have been here on separate occasions and always welcomed back with open arms! The atmosphere can vary from young to old with different nationalities, that's when you know the food is good!
(5)Jose G.
My favorite somewhat classy place in the area. They've got some awesome food here and prices aren't bad for lunch. I usually take my customers here when they are visiting me as it's a nice little place where the atmosphere is not too loud and it can be easy to talk. It's served me as a perfect date too! So check out the pics and make the drive. The steaks are awesome but then again..,when isn't steak awesome!
(5)Tara M.
Haven't been here in at least 20 years, but the husband suggested it so off we went, with the kids. The restaurant was crowded, but we had reservations, so no worries. Seated, they brought us 5 minutes... and we didn't get the kid's menu until the server arrived. No worries. Pleasant service, no complaints there, or with the ambience... even crowded it wasn't loud. Ordered our food and quickly got our soups. Two to choose from, all went with the chicken noodle. Only complaint I have there is that there was barely any chicken, the broth was very good though, so the soup was a mostly win. Salad, simple, nothing spectacular. Dinner: child #1 got a filet and loved it; child #2 got a black and blue burger and enjoyed it; child #3 got a burger with no complaints; husband ordered ribeye and enjoyed it but felt it was a little fatty; I ordered a NY Strip and it was good, but I had a similar issue with fat on mine. Veggies were perfectly cooked, all around. Dessert: cheese cake and tiramisu... both were wonderful! Dinner was very good, better than we get at a cheap, chain steakhouse, and for 5 of us, it didn't really break the bank. We will go back.
(4)Pam D.
Three stars because it was decorated nicely for Christmas. I had prime rib and Christopher had steak medallions. Neither of us were knocked over by our entrees. They were ok, but we've both had better. I had the French onion soup and it was terrible. One tiny crouton with about 1/2 teaspoon of parmesan cheese that looked like it came from a store bought shaker can. There was no melted cheese at all. Very disappointing. I doubt we will be back, it just wasn't a fun meal for the price.
(3)Agostino D.
Don't eat there. No good service. Stack is not top choice. Stay away from this place.
(1)Matthew T.
Excellent service and food. Kelly is the best of all of the servers so ask for her. From the appetizer to the entree, the meal was delectable. Thanks for a great experience
(5)Arturo G.
I usually have a high tolerance for less then stellar service working in 2 service industries, but I left a bit disappointed. Was there for my gfs birthday and was excited to try it, but don't plan on going back to this location. Our server was attentive for awhile but steadily paid less attention to us, even up to the point of us getting our check. Our steaks were both ordered as medium temp but we're overdone and we couldn't get her attention to question the temp. Another problem we had was that my gfs steak seemed much smaller then the billed size. We may try another location but not likely this location ever again
(2)Raffi K.
First time visit... and we'll go back! Very kind waitstaff. Excellent food. Overall, it was a far above average dining experience. Thank you everyone.
(4)Brian L.
I have been coming here since I was a kid, and the food, service, and atmosphere was always stellar. Recently, however, the latter is the only aspect that is still decent. Even that is waning, though. (No, I don't like to be stared at by condescending geriatrics while I eat my dry, microwaved buffalo wings with no sauce, and an iceberg salad straight from my 7th grade lunchroom.) I decided to order the Alaskan halibut special. And the only thing special about it was that it gave me a nice, humbling experience with food poisoning for the next two days. Our soup was a bit cold, the service was slow, and my girlfriend's chicken was undercooked. Granted, it was a Saturday at prime time, but if Jameson's can't handle the heat, they should get out of the proverbial kitchen..They have lost a long time customer as I will never eat here again. And it's a shame.
(1)Natalie C.
This place is pretty close by my parents house - occasionally I'll bring my mum out here for lunch before she has to go to work on the weekend. Everything I've had here, from the fried calamari (fresh and very tender) to the shrimp de'jonghe (garlicky goodness) to any fresh fish of the day or the ribeye, has been prepared well and has always been really flavorful. The service is always friendly and pretty quick. Will definitely be back in the future with the fam.
(4)Rhonda G.
A wrong turn brought me here. I love the old school steak house atmosphere, with the dark wood. It rained for 3 days and I caught a cold on the first. I loved the selections, we both got rib-eyes, cooked perfectly. Portions are huge, including the soup. I think soup AND salad are included. Generous to a fault. Seafood sounds just as inviting. This is now on the list for visiting the burbs. I'd recommend coming here as early as possible, fills up fast for good reason.
(5)L J.
The food was delicious and the service was very friendly. The wait for a table for three was only maybe 15 minutes at 7:30pm on a Friday night, without reservations. Not bad at all. We waited a bit for our food, but they were slammed, so it's understandable. $34 for a 28oz angus aged bone in ribeye, soup and salad is a steal. The drinks were reasonable and stiff. I would definitely come back.
(4)Sameer R.
For the price it's a pretty damn good deal. The service is always on par and to top it off they always have a consistent taste
(4)Fi Fi R.
My husband and I were celebrating our wedding anniversary and asked my sister and her husband to join us. My GOD! We LOVE!!! LOVE!!! LOVE!!! this place. You can't beat the deal of soup, salad and an entrée included. Besides the great deal, the steaks are incredible! ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! The service was wonderful as well! I cannot be happier with our choice for dinner place! We will be back - most definitely!!!
(5)Edward B.
Steaks there are great.
(4)J B.
Went here for the wife's birthday which was a good choice. Excellent vibe for a steakhouse. Their team was working together properly helping one another out on orders for the customers. Minimum wait for our table and the staff was cheery. We ordered our drinks and dinners, stuffed chick breast w spinach/feta cheese for her and I got the 38 oz Prime Rib. Soup and salad came with the meals and were good. The soup was tortelloni in a clear chick broth. Our drinks were good, the wife got moscato which was cool not cold and actually had to take ice cubes from her water to put in the wine. My wife's chick dish was delish, she said and my ribeye was great although I was unsure if it was a sirloin or prime rib since I could not see the center piece of fat that the cut traditionally has and virtually no bone. I realize that I was fortunate enough not to get the huge bone since it was supposed to be bone-in. It was charred nicely, had great taste and great texture, not too chewy. The waitress was great and attentive and I can see why this place is hopping compared to the Skokie location which was a library. We were very happy.
(4)Isaac K.
Food is usually good, but service is horrible. Restaurant consistently over books; what's the point in making a reservation if they'll make you and your guests wait in excess of an hour. No apology was given what so ever.
(1)Rachel H.
Bread, soup & salad, potato, vegetable, and steak for under $30. Can't beat that price! Steak wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was a solid medium rare and had a nice char. Split pea soup was surprisingly tasty, but the fast and personable service is what clinched the 4 stars. I'd like to return to try one of the non-steak items, as the salmon looked delicious as well.
(4)Soo H.
Started off with the oysters Rockefeller. I'm from the south so I'm quite picky. Mediocre to poor. They were frozen and reconstituted. The hollandaise was pitiful. Had a lemon drop martini which was ok. I was sitting at the bar. And the seafood odor was wafting and almost unbearable. Really was wanting the walleye. But after a guest was unhappy about her ribeye I lost my appetite. Orderded a bacon blue cheesburger to go. It was. Horrible. Should've gone to mc d's.
(2)Sarah T.
I loveeeeeeed my ribeye. So moist, juicy, perfect. It was kind of strange to have an entire head of broccoli on my plate; I kept referring it to 'tree' instead of 'vegetables.' The restaurant itself is nice and I thought the final bill was a great deal.
(5)Mary L.
Never go here for New Years Eve! It was complete chaos! No organization at all! Customers were screaming in the parking lot because cars were blocked in and the valet couldn't keep up with traffic. Inside it was a disaster! All reservations were 1 hour behind. People were shoving, pushing, you couldn't barely stand in the waiting area. I was with my older, disabled father and he almost fell. I wouldn't be surprised if someone got hurt last night. They completely overbooked and the restaurant was so overcrowded that I guarantee it was a fire hazard. We ended up leaving because safety was such a concern. Never again!!!!
(1)Robert G.
Place looks nice, the Salad and soup good, the fillet was the worst tasting I ever experienced. It was cooked medium rare like asked but didn't taste good. I hate sending food back so had to load it up with salt pepper and butter to made edible.
(1)Yurgen Y.
Went here with another couple on a Sat. night. Had to wait about half hour. Place is dated and smallish. Like a girl I used to see. Food was generally good, maybe not great. Like a different girl. I'd go back, but maybe I'd bring gramma.
(3)Lori T.
Went here recently with a group for a friend's birthday. Not impressed. Poor service, unfriendly servers, incorrect orders, incorrect food descriptions. Upon arrival, the hostesses at the front seemed confused and bored (on a Saturday night). Our server did not greet us, just took a quick drink order, which was botched. He didn't explain the specials, took almost 20 minutes to come back and take our dinner order, at that point we were so hungry we skipped the appetizers (that we would ave ordered had he come back sooner.) i had questions about the menu, as i have a food allergy, my tilapia entree choice was explained incorrectly, and when it came out it was coated in a spicy lobster sauce which the server never mentioned (even though i specifically asked how it was prepared (before I ordered) and told him I could not eat anything spicy or containing peppers) the menu did not mention this sauce, and neither did my server when i asked him..... When we got our dinners, three other folks in our group received incorrect entrees. II did not bother sending my entree back, I didn't want the delay, and our server seemed very flustered throughout the evening (1 server for a table of 14!) He completely ignored us after our entrees arrived. At one point I could see a gentlemen in a shirt and tie casually going from table to table, chatting with patrons. "Oh good" i thought, "a manager, maybe he'll get our refills since our server does not care that over half of us have empty glasses and we are in the middle of dinner!" Nope. He glanced over at our group (table of 14! You'd think he'd check on us) but no, he glanced over, then walked away. Finally our server came back and brought the check, didn't offer or encourage desserts, coffee, etc. Nada. Thank goodness the chicken soup (which was tasty) and little salad was edible for me. Overall poor service & poorly staffed. Having been a server myself in my teens and 20's, i know it can be stressful... But i also know an uncaring, over worked, understaffed restaurant when i see one. I'll keep going to the Jamesons in Bloomingdale though, much much better service!
(2)John W.
Another great business dinner here. Opted for the 28oz Jameson Rib Eye that was fantastic. Waitress was great. The shrimp cocktail is awesome...4 huge shrimp. Really great steak house
(5)Danielle S.
The first time I went to a Jameson's, I was not impressed. This location was much better. The crowd is a bit older for sure, but they do have some good food. They have plenty to choose from, and you get a lot for your money! This is a good place to come if you want some home-cookin'. I ordered the club, which comes with 2 sides and soup! The soup was great and very filling in itself. They also bring out bread beforehand. I was pretty full by the time my meal even came to me. The service was good, we were seated right away (I was surprised for a Sunday morning), and we parted with leftovers. Not too shabby!
(4)Nicole B.
Formerly my husbands long time favorite restaurant. During a shopping trip in Schaumburg and being unable to find a place to eat with under a 2 hour wait so we drove to this restaurant. Super crowded but were seated fairly quickly by calling ahead. Waiter was not attentive. Steaks were not cooked properly, way overdone. Ordered medium and given well. Sides were terrible. Not sure what happened to this restaurant but we will not be going again.
(2)A P.
Not impressed. I ordered a rib eye steak, it was too salty and didn't taste fresh, the soup tasted out of a can, salad was sad and mash potatoes were fake. Not worth $22 Pros: it's close to home, reasonably priced. Cons: food, taste. I couldn't find a reason to come back.
(2)Terry B.
I had heard great things and expect the same. But when I drop $100 for dinner for two, I at least expect a cloth tablecloth, not a wooden tabletop, like I'd get at Brnaby's pub. The soup was outstanding, but the ribeye steak was very average, fatty and not trimmed well. Then a guy comes in and sits at the bar near us, and starts talking real loud, spouting off about his narrow political views, and dropping F-bombs all over the place. Worse, he was talking to the bartender, who seemed to enjoy the conversation. It definitely put the atmosphere of the whole place in the toilet. Some people just don't know what class is. But Jameson's management should have put a stop to Overall, it wasn't what I expected and it wasn't worth the price.
(3)John S.
Jameson's has it going on. GREAT price for the quality/quantity that you receive. Awesome sandwiches and soups. Steaks are flavorful and inexpensive. Service is stellar. Items I indulge in - Cajun Chicken sandwich and the Chicken Philly are both amazing. Did I mention they grind their beef daily for their burgers?
(5)Rose D.
We've been coming here for years and I thought I reviewed them ages ago, but apparently not! Pros: -The food has always been absolutely delicious. It doesn't matter what we've ordered it's darn good. -Their specials menu is quite extensive, in addition to their regular menu. There is something for everyone. -All entrees come with both soup & salad and they put a loaf of warm bread and butter on the table. -They have a range of price points so you don't have to break the bank to eat good here. -My favorite meal here is the Pork Chops because you get 2 huge thick chops along with all the other sides an entree comes with (soup, salad, potato & veggie) all for $16.95. This typically ends up being 2 - 3 meals for me. -Love the decor & atmosphere...kind of like an old-school supper club. -The service has always been good on the many occasions we've dined here. -It's not loud in here! You can actually have a conversation with the people at your table and not have to yell. Cons: -If it's cold outside & you are seated next to a window, you will be cold. Pick a different seat. The last time this happened I had to use my jacket as a blanket (I didn't want to make our whole group move just because I was by the window). -When I make a reservation, I do not want to be offered to sit in the lounge/bar area. Yes, they do have booths over there, but it's still the bar area with several televisions. The host did ask if it was okay to be seated there, so if you don't want to sit over there, then just say so. -Their plating can be a bit cumbersome. My favorite chops meal comes with the pork chops on one plate, the mashed potatoes on another small plate and then my veggies on another big plate. Uh, there is not enough room on the table for multiple people to have all those plates. Either get bigger plates or at least put the veggies on the plate with the meat. As soon as they bring the food I do this and hand the server back the veggie plate. Even Busia's crab cake & fried shrimp came with her french fries on a separate small plate when there was plenty of room on the plate with the entree. -Their French Onion soup is not the baked kind with the melted Gruyere/Swiss on top. The soup itself was very tasty, but I wasn't a fan of the toasted croutons on top that were topped with powdered Parmesan cheese.
(4)Alma C.
I've come here many times over the years, usually for a business lunch, and the food and service has always been very consistent. The steak has always been of good quality and cooked at the requested temperature, whether you want it blue or well done. There are also a lot of good and reasonably priced options for lunch aside from steak, in particular the chopped chicken salad and burgers. Try to make reservations if you can to avoid a wait at busy times. I wish they'd fix the parking lot situation which can be a cluster, but overall Jameson's is a good choice in this particular area for a sit down meal.
(4)Gyuchul S.
First of all, I am shocked by the quality of food. My wife and I ordered prospect smapler, chicken tender, and 6oz. steak & 6 piece shrimp. Clam chowder soup tasted like a canned food. Salad looked sad and ... Oh bread was delicious. Chicken tender tasted and looked more like a bigger version of chicken nugget. Steak was overcooked even though I requested for a medium rare. Fried shrimp tasted like it was frozen and ... Although, the service was great !!! The server was friendly and caring.Sad experience of frozen and canned food for $70 we spent
(2)Grace D.
The food is mediocre at best, but I am writing today because of a horrible experience I had here. My father is handicapped and we made reservations for Easter Brunch and specifically requested a TABLE to accommodate this. We got to the restaurant on time and the hostess sat us at a booth. I told her we requested a table and she said sorry they did not have any tables available. The restaurant was nearly empty, as it just opened and I understand the lunch rush was soon, but she did not even try accommodating his handicap. They tried to pull the booth chair out and had to get bus boys and it was extremely embarrassing, especially since they messed up on their part. The booth didn't move and what was their resolution?! THEY SAT US AT A DIFFERENT BOOTH. I am absolutely appalled at the lack of empathy for a handicapped patron. My father was embarrassed so he left it drop and sat the entire meal uncomfortable, in pain and squished. The manager came over and did not do anything. Did not offer any compensation. Completely insensitive. Will never be coming here again. If you or anyone you know is handicapped, don't bother coming here.
(1)Frank L.
Way to expensive rude server food good not great! Professional is key anytime you are dealing with the public one bad experience can ruin it ! Sorry Jameson's you dropped the ball won't be going back! Just terrible!
(2)Eva M.
Excellent food and service. I will definitely return if I'm ever in the area. I had the oven baked Cod, baked in garlic butter, with rice and green beans. All entrees come with soup, salad and bread. All this was $15.00, add a glass of wine and still under $25!! Super value for the price.
(4)Matt B.
This place is much more than just a steakhouse. I typically go with fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and it never disappoints. Also don't forget that pretty much any meal, besides sandwiches or salads, come with a soup and salad. By the end of your meal you and pretty much guaranteed to be stuffed especially with their great homemade bread to start things off. Service is great and it's really hard to go wrong with the food here.
(5)K. B.
Due to my work at United Airlines HQ, I have eaten at Jamison's many times and I have always liked my meals. Their seafood is very good and everyone who has had their steaks loved them. Their appetizers are 1/2 price before 7:00 when sitting at the bar. I would recommend Jamison.
(4)Cal B.
This is a can't miss location! I have dined there on numerous occasions, each time it gets better. The steaks are delicious, the plank salmon is fantastic. I also highly recommend the French Onion Soup. Do not miss this dining experience..
(5)Rey T.
To be fair...food was just ok....not amazing. What made this review bad was the service and it left a bad tast in our dining experience. We were there for lunch. Our server was just awful. It's either she was having a bad day or she's new. Either way it didn't make for a good experience. She didn't introduce herself..just came to the table to drop off the menus and left. She didn't even bother to ask us if we wanted anything to drink before anything. She came to the table and stood there waiting for our order. When we placed our order for appetizers and a kids meal to start, again she just left without clarifying any of the orders. When the appetizers came and the kids pizza we had to ask her whether the kids meal came with a drink and of course it did. We had to ask her what kind of drinks do they have for kids and her response was "we have Coke or Diet Coke which one do you want." Really!! I asked her whether they have juice or milk and she said "we don't have juice but we have milk would you like some milk." After we made our main order we had soups and salads after the appetizer....again not even bothering to ask us what drinks we might like aside from the water on the table! We finished our soups and salads and had empty plates from the appetizers, soups and salads on our table she didn't even bother to come and clean those up. I had to flag her and ask her if she can clean our table which she did except for one empty salad plate. After our meal was done she didn't even ask us whether we want any desserts. The server just did not show any interest in serving us a nice meal from start to finish. Oh and when we're about ready to go that's when she came by and dropped off a chocolate chip cookie for my daughter for her kids meal...we were leaving! My daughter has been done with her food for a while now if she bothered to check on us. Average food with awful service equals bad experience...unfortunately this is what we had.
(2)Fast Eddie F.
Good food.Good service. Nothing more and nothing less. Needs to be freshened up.
(3)Xxxman B.
The food was average it was entertaining watching the manager gawking over all the waitresses I would never allow my daughter to work there simply based on the fact that the manager was staring all the women up and down as if they were dinner
(2)Puja A.
So much food for little money. I went there on a Friday night and it was SO busy. We had an 830 reservation (which we had no idea we were going to need) and got seated by 850. Each steak came with soup, salad, and a potatoe. It was a lot of food. The bread is so good! It was def fresh. Soup was salty. Salad was fine. The potatoes were good. The steak is a little better than Outback quality for around the same price. Mine came cooked more than I like but it was still enjoyable. It would have been nice to have a smaller cut of meat (smallest is 8oz) bc by the time you finish all that other food, there is very little room left for a big steak. The bottles of wine are very reasonably pirced. Because they were so busy, it was hard to get good service. Our waitress was very nice but was def stretched beyong her capacity. It took a while to get anything that didn't come with the steak (and its sides) like water refills or the check. With tax and tip included, two people ate and drank for under $80.
(3)Cheryl C.
For not being too experienced with steakhouses, I would have to say this was one of the best I've had. We came here for my husbands birthday. I like that each entree comes with soup, salad and a side. My mother in law got the oysters rockefeller for an appetizer, which she said was absolutely delish....she said that no other restaurant makes it as well as Jameson's. I ordered the 6oz filet and I have to say it was cooked perfectly! I ordered it medium, and it was so tender it practically melted in my mouth. The mashed potato that came with it was also very tasty, however, I didn't care too much for the giant bouquet of broccoli they give you. My husband and father in law got the porter house which was also very tender and cooked perfectly. Our server Joan was wonderful. She made sure everything was to our liking and frequently checked on us. She was even nice enough to bring my husband a complimentary piece of tiramisu for dessert. It was tasty but wasn't made with the traditional lady fingers and didn't have much of a liquor/coffee taste to it. All in all I was very impressed with the service and the food, and I will definitely be back.
(4)Suz C.
Good, reliable little steakhouse in the burbs. The hubby and I came here with a group of 6 on a Saturday night and had reservations. We noticed that things got very busy starting at 6pm, so definitely make sure you have reservations on the weekends. Wine list was sparse but that's okay. Calamari appetizer was outstanding -- the rings were huge. The buffalo wings were standard. They had great steak and seafood specials, comes with a salad, soup, potato/vegetable. Really big meal for a reasonable price. Soups were nothing special, but I did enjoy the cream of broccoli and my husband enjoyed his chicken tortellini. Filet mignon was cooked to perfection (ordered medium rare), prime rib was huge but strangely lacked horseradish/sour cream sauce, chicken and fish dishes were fine but standard. The only complaint (and unfortunately it's important one) came from me...my steak (New York strip) was ordered medium rare, but was cooked medium well. I could have sent it back but the rest of my group was eating faster than me. Ah well, the jumbo shrimps were terrific. Service was very classy, professional and responsive. Casual, woodsy interior, nice hostess/host. Again, nothing fancy, but you're reminded of being home or at an uncle's house. Good place for big groups. Parking lot available but take advantage of free valet! Definitely will return and expect they will redeem themselves with an outstanding steak to make me change my rating to a 4-star.
(3)Nick S.
Jameson's in an old school steakhouse. They give you a lot of food, with quality ingredients at a descent price. The cuts are good. It's not in the Morton's or Ruth's Chris league, but they're good and affordable. What's nice is that the soup/salad, potato and vegetable are included in the price of the entree. I wouldn't go there on a date, but would go back with a party of six or to sit in the bar and eat with a friend.
(3)Lynn C.
Love the halibut here ..my only suggestion for improvement is to serve fresh brewed iced tea instead of the dispenser type
(4)Jim L.
OMG - another chain, BUT this one wins hands down for NW suburban best steakhouse ------ so far. On a par with Ruth Chris' and two or three steps above Outback. I'd suggest sitting in the cozy bar. (Be sure to specify when making reservations which are a smart thing to make at this popular steakhouse). Somewhat masculine, but warm and cozy booths. The restaurant decor is OK but the bar is tops. Of course, that is AFTER you looked at the cooler in the lobby with its fresh, never frozen, mouthwatering steaks, chops, salmon, etc. Warning: Don't eat too much of the fresh warm bread lest you spoil your appetite. Same with the huge, amazingly fresh salad (the lettuce actually crunches with freshness). I'm a sucker for the filet mignon and since this is a bit of a pricey place, usually fall for it again and again. (Been here 7 times so far.) My buddy likes surf and turf and went there last week without me. Steak and lobster for $24.95 on a special! Lucky man - I've never gotten away THAT cheap. But I digress......many friends have raved over their salmon or their pork chops. I still say, if you are going to a STEAK house, eat steak! My filet melted like butter in my mouth and I think I ate some mushrooms to slow me down, but the steak is the star! A note to those who have visited the other locations.....I haven't. But that's the foibles of chain restaurants. I had a hard time reading those reviews.....but they weren't of MY steak house. Again, watch the bread....................
(5)Christine O.
Food is always very good. Service is great. Sometimes a long wait especially on weekends. Never have a bad experience there. Very reliable if you want to go out and get a great meal. Wide variety of of fish, steaks, chicken, etc. Come hungry!
(4)Ellen L.
Ambiance: I found the layout of the restaurant to be less than ideal. The kitchen is directly in front of you as you walk in, with the host's stand to the left and a gigantic fireplace to the right. The only place to sit as you waited for your table is on the hearth of the fireplace or at the bar. The bar is off to the left, surrounded by cozy booths. I can't imagine trying to enjoy that cozy booth with swarms of people waiting for their tables standing next to the bar. The main dining area is very well decorated. They seem to have really spent time decorating, but didn't pay attention to details- the flowers on the table were wilting and were in cheap vases. Condiments were served in little plastic cups instead of nice dishes. The menus looked cheap- a big piece of paper folded into thirds. My menu was soiled and torn. The food: I had charbroiled salmon and veggies, along with the cream of broccoli soup. The soup was tasty. The salmon and veggies were nothing to write home about. My husband had some sort of massive steak- he said much of it was gristle and fatty. Others in our party had the London Broil and various burgers- the burgers looked to be the winners! The bread they offered us was room temperature and hard- I could get that at the local grocery store, thanks. Desserts were decent, although no one at my table liked the key lime pie. I think the cheesecake would be better either without topping or with strawberry as opposed to cherry. The one thing that REALLY surprised me was the lack of presentation. My husband's steak was served to him as a steak on a plate. He received a smaller plate with a pile of mashed potatoes on it. No garnish, no attempts to make it look nice. This went for everyone's entrees. Service: Horrendous. Our server was surly and inattentive. Water glasses and iced teas were left empty for 15 minutes at one point, and I finally asked another server for refills. We were a party of 9, doing drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts- our bill came to nearly $300. This could have meant a hefty tip for our server, but she had no interest in providing anything other than subpar service. Overall, I wasn't impressed. The appearance of the restaurant suggests a much nicer experience than what we received. I'm not interested in returning.
(2)Kathleen P.
One of the last great family owned -quality restaurants. Excellent food at a fair price. All meals start with fresh warm baked bread, salad or soup- all home made. Fresh seafood & aged steaks along with a variety of continental cuisine. Cozy atmosphere- complete with huge fireplace.
(4)Judi H.
I went here after reading these reviews and the Daily Herald Readers Choice rating this place as good. This place was terrible. The atmosphere was okay and the service good. However, the food was not. I was with 2 others and we got cream of broccoli soup that was tasteless and pasty. The fried calamari app was like chewing erasers. The worst was the prime rib that I got which was a special of the night. I ordered it medium rare. It was served very, very rare and my dinner companion thought it smelled odd. I told the waiter it was undercooked. I couldn't believe when he brought it back. The chef had thrown it on the grill and made a steak out of it. The baked potato that was supposed to be "loaded" was a pile of rmicrowaved cheese and spud that came away in 1 forkful it was so overcooked and congealed. My dinner companions fared a bit better but not much. The chef was just lazy. Do not waste you money here.
(1)Cindy S.
One of our favorite places to eat! It is a staple- Always consistent and reliable with great food and good service. The Pro's: Steak - The 16oz ribeye is the best thing on the menu. It has a great char crust on the outside and is juicy and perfectly tender on the inside. Even if you think you don' t like Ribeye's, you will love this one. I always order it Medium and it comes out perfect every single time. Don't mess around with ordering an extra crust or topping. It doesn't need it and takes away from the flavor. YOU MUST ORDER THIS STEAK. I have also had the filet which is very flavorful as well! Better then any other steakhouse around for the price. Fish - They always have fresh fish specials. They have many different fish dishes to choose from and I have tried most of them. They are always fresh, flakey, not fishy at all, and delicious! They do their fish as good as they do their steaks. You get Soup AND Salad with your entree! (AND warm Bread) We love that you get both. If you get the house french onion soup, you have to order it with the melted cheese on top which is like an extra $3 but totally worth it. The other soups have been good as well. The salad is a good portion size and the house dressing is very good. Appetizer - The stuffed mushrooms with spinach and hollandaise sauce are my favorite. Although, we usually only order an appetizer if there are 4 of more people in our group, otherwise it is just too much food. The Drinks do not disappoint. They don't give you a little splash of alcohol, they give you a good amount! You get your moneys worth on the cocktails! Martinis are also very good. The atmosphere is pretty quiet and relaxing. We usually sit in a booth in the bar area because we like the bar atmosphere, but it is very nice, calm, and relaxing. The Con's: The atmosphere consists of an older crowd. For whatever reason, not a lot of younger people come here. They are missing out! I don't really mind that it's an older crowd, just something to be aware of. If you come on a weekend night without a reservation, expect a little wait. Never anything too bad and usually seats at the bar to wait. I would suggest making a reservation if you have more then 2-3. The interior could use an update. Looks a little older and outdated. TIP- you must go to this location! I have been to other locations and they aren't as good. And come hungry! very hungry.....
(5)Jimmy J.
Service & Soup= Their Weakness. Strength: Their 2 mammoth thick cut chops for lunch with soup, salad, bread, potato, and veggie for $14.95 is among the great meat values of our lifetime. DELICIOUS as well.
(4)Taylor M.
Went here for dinner the other night and I was greatly disappointed. We started with a fried calamari appetizer and the calamari did not seem fresh. The calamari was chewy and cut into large pieces which made it difficult to eat. The steaks were not very flavorful and all of them were overcooked and dry. Three of us ordered the sirloin, I ordered the larger size thinking I would bring the leftovers for lunch the next day, but when the steaks came out they all looked the same size. The three sirloins were all pretty gristly and I spent a lot of time cutting out the fat. I know it comes with a lot of food- soup, salad and potato- but the quality of the food is not that good. The sign outside the restaurant says that they were voted the best steakhouse and I want to know who voted on that one! I would definitely choose Outback Steakhouse over Jameson's.
(2)Shamik M.
Not impressed by the steaks. Wife ordered the filet mignon and I had NY strip. Both were overdone. And not tasty. Soup and dessert was great. Would probably not go back.
(2)Michele B.
Thought I would bring my mom her for her 82nd birthday because she mentioned some of her friends said they had good food. I made a reservation(mentioned that it was a special occasion) but called and changed the time(mentioned again that it was a special day) as we were running late--no problem I was told. Arrived and fought through the crowd to get to the hostess and was told you are 20 minutes late give us some time--are you kidding--I called!! Didn't want to make a scene and upset mom so let that slide. Didn't have to wait long, but really could have done without the attitude.Seriously, what a first impression. Server was really nice and good. She brought drinks and bread right away took our order for an appetizer which arrived quickly (calamari) and returned at the appropriate time to take the orders. Entrees come with soup,salad, potato and vegetable. Soup was so salty, salad dressing (Greek house) had way too much vinegar, sirloin came out overdone and the vegetable (broccoli) was barely steamed it was much closer to raw. When the server asked if we wanted dessert or coffee I AGAIN mentioned that it was a special occasion and we just wanted or order a piece of cake so we could sing to mom. It isn't like we hadn't mentioned it before and I also inquired when I called if they had birthday cakes to purchase and was told not to worry they sent a dessert for birthdays. This place was packed (it was a Saturday) but I am guessing it is because they give you alot of food and was reasonably priced, but I'll find another place for next year.
(2)Stacy N.
I love Jameson's! When my dad flies in from out of state we always take him here. They have never let us down. Everything we have ever ordered has been delicious and the service is excellent. Just nice enough for us but not too formal. Wonderful!
(5)Levent T.
Been going to this location sporadically over the years and they are extremely consistent. Good food, service and price point. However, watch out for the drinks and desserts because they are marked up quite high for a Des Plaines restaurant and aren't worth the cost unless you must indulge. If you must get your martini on then be sure to ask for blue cheese olives because they don't skimp on the quality. Also, be ready to dine with an older crowd...Jameson's is quiet and nice but nowhere near hip.
(4)Annette B.
We recently celebrated my husband's 80th birthday here with family and friends. The food, as always, was wonderful, but the staff was most outstanding. From the time we scheduled the party room, through the actual event, the staff was fantastic. Considering we had both adults and children, the wait staff could not have been more accommodating!! They fulfilled our every request, making the celebration a delight! This is the third family celebration we have had at Jameson's in Mount Prospect, and we are looking forward to many more!
(5)Ryan H.
We went here, believe it for not, for my mother's wedding. We had a very very small ceremony during lunchtime the other day. We had the party room to ourselves. The staff was very accommodating and the service was the best service i've had in a very long time. The food was delicious, the menu is vast and I didn't hear a single complaint.
(5)Kirk K.
This was your average upscale American Steakhouse. The steak was a bit overdone (I ordered RARE) but the steak came medium rare. The quantities were huge which for me generally indicates a lack of quality. The lobster tail was decent but also a bit over cooked. Being an American steakhouse there was no attention at all to presentation. The drink I ordered was unknown to the bartender who sent the ingredients to my table for me to mix! (Communard or Red Kir). Unlike the other dinners here, I found the Calamari to be excellent. They were fresh and large cut but not breaded or deep fried, very similar to Portugal or Greece. Perhaps the other reviewer were expecting fast food type calamari.
(3)Luca B.
I came for the steak and they are ok. Average steakhouse nothing special. The ribeye was very thin kinda pan cooked but flavorful, there is much better out there
(3)Abbie F.
The food here is really delicious! The potato skins were great, the calamari was so-so. French onion soup was stellar! I had filet and lobster. Both were very good. They only lose a star because they cram so many people in and don't have any delicious deserts.
(4)Reed N.
Not a bad place. We split a batch of spinch artichoke dip, which was OK. The chips they brought were obviously fresh out of the fryer and made from fresh white corn tortillas... so bravo on that. I had mediocre cream of mushroom soup. Then I had an OK mix of cajun spiced pan fried [not battered] fish. Some of the pieces were way overcooked. The overall taste was fine. The side of grilled asparagus was awesome... but only 3 spears. The fresh bread they bring out is really delicious. Service was good. Our service understood English, but I am still not sure he spoke it!
(3)Lauren D.
We loved this place really good food for the price ! Come with an appetite ! Terry was awesome!!!
(4)Julia M.
It had been about 10 years since I would frequent this restaurant with friends. I brought my boyfriend there last week after arriving back in town, and I am so happy after all these years, the same owners are still doing a fantastic job. Steaks have always been great! My favorite, however, was always the chicken ceasar salad. Since we were craving and smelling steak from the parking lot, we ordered the ceasar salad with sirloin in place of chicken. Excellent! For dessert, they offer some sort of sundae. They call it a gold nouggat sundae or something like that. The ice cream is very good, but the kicker is the chocolate they pour over it. The chocolate sauce has nuts in it and forms a hard shell. I love it! Then they put the whipped cream and cherry on top. It rocks! The menu is so reasonably priced. They are not afraid to feed you there at all. The most impressive about this restaurant is the cleanliness. We were finishing our dinner as the kitchen closed, but the bar stayed open. They have an open kitchen, so you can see them clean the kitchen very thoroughly. It was distracting how thoroughly because I could not believe the attention to detail the employees gave to every nook and cranny near the food area. Great place.
(4)sat s.
Was very good. Have had several dishes here. Good value!
(5)Karen G.
This spot is always crowded and I don't know why we don't frequent it more often. Great service, fire side tables, good wine and food. I made a note to self to enjoy this restaurant more often in the future when we are looking for a nice, local place to eat.
(4)Alicia F.
so good! just went here last night for my birthday dinner, and the food was fantastic.
(5)Chris L.
Between this place and Charlies on Devon, this is my favorite place to eat lunch when I'm with my coworkers. The quality of the food here is always consistent and the prices are reasonable as well. Atmosphere is good, surrounded with crusty people who have probably been eating here since it opened. Nonetheless, I have no complaints, but a few observations: 1. Lunchtime is busy, and parking can be hard to find, but inside is easy to get accomodated. 2. The seafood combo isn't really a combo. It has one primary seafood ingredient (chef's choice), but it *may* contain leftovers from what didn't sell the previous day (other sorts of seafood). 3. Everyone at the table will not get a specials menu. If you have two people, you get one. If you have four people, you may get two or three.
(5)Charles J.
Jameson's is among my favorite steakhouses in the suburbs. It fills a much needed niche between the boring, unimaginable national chains like Outback /Texas Roadhouse and the over-the-top priced downtown steakhouses. I've eaten at the Mt. Prospect location a few times and never left hungry, broke or disappointed. My steaks were always prepared as ordered and were very flavorful and tender. Jameson's definitely uses a much high quality of meat than the national chains so you're sure to get a better steak! You don't have to take my word for it. The number of people in the waiting area for a table tell you many others feel the same way. Check em out!
(4)A B.
I've been to Jameson's Charhouse 3 times. The food is really good even my mom who lives out of state had said she enjoyed the food but it's a bit pricey.
(5)Tim Y.
Wings are good and make a nice starter. I had a blackened mahi mahi sandwich or something along those lines, that was really darn good. Nice soft roll and good flavor on the fish with some actual fish flavor instead of just spice overload. The chicken noodle soup was really good, as were the mashed potatoes. I would have liked more chicken in the soup, though it was pretty tasty and the large noodles made me happy. Halfway through eating we saw a woman start choking. Her companion, an older gentleman, clearly hadn't ever done the Heimlich as he started to put the poor woman into a full nelson. Someone from the restaurant was around and quickly took over. So, kudos to the staff for responding as quickly as they did. I wish more people knew the signs of choking and appreciated the urgency with which one should take action. I'll come back -- either to this location or the one closer to home.
(4)Kevin H.
I had not been here in years, so the fact that everything looked exactly the same made me smile Mississippi river wide. An independent old school steak joint in the burbs that delivers quality dishes and is a decent value. The interior is full of dark woods, several tables and comfy rat pack booths. Servers and bussers alike all wearing shirt and tie gives it a bit more of a classic look. We were greeted warmly, drink orders taken, special card dropped, warm bread and butter arrived for carving. Wine selection is limited, however all wines are available by the glass, which served me well as my dining partner was craving beer of the root variety. I had a glass of Rodney Strong Merlot, a very generous pour. My dining companion chose the ladies filet, I went with the special butt steak with blue cheese crust. These selections come with soup, salad, veggie or starch. My special also included roasted asparagus along with the starch. We each ordered different soups of the day, I had the tomato barley my dining companion the chicken orzo. Both outstanding, great depth of flavor. Mine loaded with mushrooms tomato and barley, The other chunks of chicken and orzo. The salad was nothing out of the ordinary, just some chopped iceberg with tomato and a bit of red cabbage. The entrees arrived cooked to perfection. Mine a thick chunk of sirloin with a charred crisp exterior, and cool pink center. The perfect medium rare. My companion who faints at the site of a bloody steak had theirs medium well, and it too was cooked to her liking. A large head of steamed fresh broccoli for her, a perfectly cooked baker for me. I cannot tell you how refreshing it is to come back to a place that you used to frequent many moons ago, to find it still standing for one, and serving consistently good chow to boot.
(4)Ted W.
I have been going to Jameson's for about 15 years now, away from Chicago for 8 years, recently back and thrilled to get to eat at Jameson's whenever I want. I admit I usually just get a burger, but get this; for only $8.95 you get a big fat juicy burger, fries, a big loaf of delicious warm bread and butter AND soup. The soup is always fantastic. Jameson's is an affordable and reliable place to go for a steak, chicken and fish, too. All entrees come with soup AND salad...and the bread you get to devour before dinner is to die for. For someone like me who gets a little crazy when he's hungry, this is vital! The interior is warm, low light, lots of wood, and like Kevin said, the rat pack style booths are comfy and cool. It's just a classic place that I will always return to. It's in a very unassuming location and you would never think anything of it when you drive by. Enjoy!!!
(4)Mary N.
I have been going here for years and stopped going a few years ago because the quality of steak seemed to be slipping. Went for Father's Day and OMG!! What happened to this place? Terrible, couldn't wait to get out of there. I had the crab cakes, I sent them back. It tasted like canned sardines. Husband ordered the porterhouse rare,came medium rare. The waitress was so bad, I can't even find the words to describe her. The career bartenders and wait staff are gone, which leads me to think it's under new management. No more Jameson's for this family.
(1)Samantha S.
Super good food, good quantities, good service.
(4)Ellen L.
lot is tiny, food good, service curt. Charlie's Charhouse better restaurant. This place is always packed but I cannot figure out why. we had a gift card but was not even worth free. I had BBQ ribs. Hubby had a 28oz ribeye.and we split a shrimp cocktail. The sh imp WAs great the ribs were good but all I can say about steak is that it was big! my husband tried to ask about salad ( he does not like cheese) but waiter had no time to explain the food. refills on bread and pop very slow. but we were rushed into settling the bill. Not going back.
(2)Al S.
High expectations based on recent reviews were met with disappointment at the table. First, reservations highly recommended! I had a reservation and I was seated very close to reserved time; walk-ins were greeted with a 45-60 minute wait on a Saturday evening. As far as service, waiting for server on all phases of table service was not appreciated; understandably it was a busy night, but she had opportunities to check on us more than once. She brought appetizer and walked away without asking for our dinner order, so we had to wait an additional 20 minutes after the course was done to order the entree course. When the entrees arrived, an 8 oz. rib eye ordered medium well was burnt dead, and a 8 oz. prime rib ordered medium was served cold on the plate. Also, we were never asked if drink refills were needed. My date and I were really excited to try Jameson's and our dining experience sorely met our anticipation. Finally, there is NO parking! Valet parking available but the geo-location has VERY LIMITED open parking.
(2)Brian J.
The only problem is that the chooch of a manager won't supply his customers with malt vinegar, even after myself being a frequent customer has asked several times. Otherwise everything is pretty good, and a pretty good deal as well.
(4)Don Z.
Jameson's is relatively new on my lunch rotation. But I have been coming back on almost a weekly basis since I first decided to stop in. I had driven by many times without trying because I assumed that it was an overpriced steakhouse that I wouldn't be able to justify for my daily lunches. On a friend's recommendation, I one day found out that I was wrong. Jameson's is located on the corner of Busse, Algonquin and a small street called Dempster. It is tucked in next to a strip mall. I mention this because, it is a little annoying to get into the parking lot. Coming from the south I find that the best way is to turn left on Algonquin and then right into the strip mall and come around from behind Jameson's. Once you get there, they have ample parking in a lot separate from the strip mall. Walking in, the atmosphere is classy and dark with a lot of wood. There is a host station as you walk in and we are always seated promptly. Every time I have been to Jameson's for lunch, I have been seated in the bar. "Watch your step", they have to say as the booths are up a step on a riser above the main floor. So what about the food? They start you off with a warm loaf of bread and some whipped butter. It is tasty, but the crust on the bread is tough and to cut it they give you a steak knife that is so dull you could give it to a toddler without worry. There are certainly steaks and fish and other higher priced items on the menu, but for lunch I stick with the sandwich type stuff. The hamburgers are large and cooked well. I have been enjoying the Cajun chicken breast sandwich lately though. It is served on a big pretzel bun, nicely spicy, and the chicken is moist and delicious. It also comes with steak fries and a little plastic cup of cole slaw. But before the sandwich arrives, the meal also comes with soup. I have had several of the soups and they are very good. I have enjoyed the mushroom soup as well as the Manhattan clam chowder. I am always stuffed when I am done eating at Jameson's. In fact I have to make a conscious effort to leave some food behind... it is just too much. The prices for all this food run around $9 (plus tax and tip of course). The service is generally good. The waitresses are no-nonsense, but they get the job done. The busboy does a good job of keeping water glasses filled and plates cleared. Overall, I like Jameson's for lunch. The service and atmosphere are a step above many of my favorite lunch places, but I don't think my heart could handle eating this way every day. I will be back.
(4)Sue M.
Love this place. Good food for the price. The fish is fresh and the steak is great. This place is busy on the weekend, make reservations. Went to Jamesons on father's day and had great service even though the place was busy. Our waiter was attentive and professional. Our order consisted of prime rib - med.rare, rib-eye med. and 2 large grilled pork chops. All cooked to perfection! Dinner includes soup and salad, and side. Sandwich orders include soup. You can bring a big group of people and there is something on the menu for everyone (maybe not vegetarians). Jamesons has sandwiches, pastas, fresh fish and great steaks, ribs and chops. The bartenders know their job and the drinks are good. The price and quality of the food does not disapoint.
(4)Jacob J.
Great spot for the typical diner lover. Lunch for two with non alcoholic drinks and tax and tip was roughly thirty dollars. Had a Black and bleu burger with a side salad which was almost two and half dollars extra (usual side being soup). The food was terribly filling, I could have taken half to go, I was knocked out the rest of the day. Our waiter was paying more attention to his regulars, so drinks weren't refilled and we were left wanting more! The food was prepared as requested and everything was yummy. They don't keep condiments on the table, for instance if you want ketchup or mustard its brought in tiny plastic containers. The interior is alike any pancake diner you've been to, alot more plants and dark woods. Add a few fuddy duddy types and you've got Jamesons. I walked in dressed casual and a Cubs hat, I'm going to guess that this wasn't the only reason I got so many looks by the other customers, new guy!
(3)Gail C.
Yow! Went there this past Sat for a before show dinner. Had the steak/lobster deal that was on special. Yummy! The soup there is out of this world good. I had chicken noodle. (the noodle's were tortellini with little bits of carrot and pea's -damn was it good) The steak was just meh, but the rock lobster - yummy) I had carrot cake for dessert that was good. But for me one of the main qualities in a restuarant is their bar. Seriously, they NEED to get a new bartender. In the last month I have had 4 raspberry martini's there. All TERRIBLE. I finally got sick of sending them back. (but a side note: if you want really good raspberry tasting nyquil, this is the place)
(5)Jacqueline S.
Went here with a $25 coupon for moving into the neighborhood. Considering the busy streets and strip malls it was surprisingly really nice inside - almost a whole different world. The service was great and the food was great too - I had the prime rib. We will be back.
(4)John Y.
In my opinion, Jameson's is the best deal for quality steak in Chicagoland. And if you're looking for pork chops, this place has great pork chops! In fact I usually have the same dilemma every time I go: the massive Porterhouse, the giant Ribeye, or the double Pork Chops? Chops usually win, but every choice is a winner!
(5)Paris H.
I've pass this place everyday for about 2 years to go to work..and we finally had dinner there about a month ago. Great food!! Clean!! Can't believe it took us so long to stop in. Definitely my new favorite restaurants!
(5)Phil M.
Had a great steak which tasted even better with the parmesan crust! Great value for the money: soup, salad, two entrees, a bottle of wine, and dessert for under$100 with tip.
(4)raul z.
This is my second time here and both times have left with mix emotions. First, we had drinks at the bar. We ordered 4 martinis and they were just great! I had the Blueberry Martini and it was just yummy! I also tried the Raspberry Martini and it was good too. We sat down and started with fried calamaris and stuffed mushrooms as appetizers. They were both great. And nothing was left... We also had chicken soup (I am still trying to figure out where the 'heck' the chicken was in the soup... maybe just broth) and a salad with only one piece of tomato on top and iceberg lettuce (cheapest lettuce there is!). For the main course I ordered the Tilapia fish. Hum... even though the fish was moist, it felt like it was the Jameson's version of 'fish and chips'... the deep-fried. breaded Tilapia was huge. It took the whole plate. For the vegetable side dish: 3 very thin, grilled and oily slices of zucchini. I did enjoy the Tilapia (would have probably enjoyed something else better) but the plate look very pathetic. As for drinks for the meal, we ordered the house red wine... hum... lets just say it was just "cheap" tasting that came from a box... ok... maybe the leftover, rejected grapes from a winery... but it was just yuk! And it will set you back $6.50! Not worth it... Finally, for the service, this is what got to me... The server (Jeff) although friendly and witty, but not professional at all, will POKE... YES, POKE ME in my arm so I can move out of the way so he could put things down on the table. By the third time he did that (and it was not a slight poke, it was a hard poke!) I was getting ready to explode! Oh.. and Server Jeff, when he wanted to get our attention, he will just raise his voice while we were still talking and keep talking until we shut up and he had to repeat himself which made him upset. Jeff has a short fuse and he needs a break from people or he needs to get a job doing something else away from people or improve his people skills before being a server again. Coffee was served afterward and dessert which was just a big scoop of cheap vanilla ice cream. The Final Verdict: Ambiance/Decor: 4.0 out of 5.0 Staff Service/friendliness: 4.0 out of 5.0 Staff attentiveness/professionalism: 0.0 out of 5.0 Seating Arrangement/Layout: 4.0 out of 5.0 Seating Comfort: 2.0 out of 5.0 Food Quality/Flavor: 2.0 out of 5.0 Wine/Alcohol Selection/taste: 3.0 / 5.0 Food Price Value: 3.0 out of 5.0 Alcohol/Wine Price Value: 2.0 out of 5.0 Bathrooms Cleanliness: 3.5 / 5.0 Final Score: 27..5 out of 50 (55 out of 100% or F Grade) Final Comment: Mix emotions. Food is partially good. While martinis are good, wine sucks. Service is friendly but very unprofessional. At the end of the day, there has to be a better restaurant in the neighborhood (and there are plenty!) that is better for the same amount of money spent at Jameson's. Will try another restaurant next time I am in town.
(1)Janet D.
Absolutely love this restaurant!! I have never had anything I didn't love.
(5)Ling L.
Isn't it odd we are often surprised that good restaurants can be found outside the city of Chicago? Jameson's mark the 4th must-go spot in Mt Prospect (the others so far are Torishin, Cho Dang Tofu and Flamingo's). It isn't at the most exciting location, surrounded by ethnic strip malls, and at a busy intersection of Algonquin and Busse/Dempster. But as I have yet to learn, not to judge a book by its cover. Jameson's easy-going atmosphere, well-executed steaks and seafood, homemade dessert score this place 5 stars to date. The husband had a ribeye medium-rare and you can see the 3 rings of preparation -- thin charred exterior, medium outer ring and the center more rare than we are used. A friend had the lady's filet mignon. Yes, a woman's portion, which is about 7 ounces. Brilliant move on the restaurant's part. I had one of the specials -- macademia crusted halibut. Between the husband me (we didn't try our friend's filet), we agreed the halibut, a sizable loaf, was the better of the two. It was meaty, and amply but not overly crusted, and the lemon butter was not effusive. All entrees are accompanied by soup du jour, choice of potato or rice or fresh veg, and salad. We all subbed our house soup for the French onion sans cheese (or we'll have to pay for the full bowl). The French onion was a great choice albeit a tad saltier than I'd like. We didn't have room for dessert so how could I claim it was homemade? The tiramisu was still in its pan, and the springform sides were still present around a couple of cakes. Any restaurant that doesn't buy its desserts frozen from one of the food services company has my nod of approval. Next visit, we're definitely giving the desserts a shot, especially when I spied my all-time fave -- individual round key lime pie. And being so close to work, we are definitely hitting it up for lunch. Beyond steaks, Jameson's offers sandwiches, burgers, and I swear my nose detected tangy Buffalo wings. I'd be remissed if I fail to mention this bit -- I wasn't sure how many people would be joining us for dinner so I called the afternoon of for 3-5 people, and they happily accommodate when only 3 of us showed up.
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