Turtle Jack's is a restaurant that places heavy emphasis on presentation. Visually, everything from the interior decor to the plating is well done.
Ordered the Bison Meatloaf. It was a ground chuck wrapped in bacon and set on a bed of mashed potatoes. The dish also came topped with onion straws and was accompanied by some seasonal vegetables. I'd say it took a little long for the food to arrive but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt because we were seated at a large table.
I felt the meatloaf could've been a little more firm. The bacon wrap was soggy and didn't give the texture contrast I was expecting. I guess the crispy onion straws were supposed to add all the crisp and crunch to the dish? Those were good. The mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables were all well done but nothing special.
Service at this restaurant was alright... It wasn't notably speedy, but it also never seemed to be absent. One thing that bothered me was how they closed the patio down prematurely when clouds started to set in. It was never really supposed to rain and would've been a great patio day, but because their patio lacked a roof, they had already removed all the cushioning and halted outdoor service. Oh well.
You should know what you're expecting when you walk into a chain restaurant such as TJs. Food should be passable, somewhat decent drink menu, and a good place to hang out. It's best quality is that its a really nice looking place, but it could be so much more.