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| - Yup. This was the one.
This was the dining experience that I was hoping for when we first stopped by here.
Came by tonight and had an absolutely perfect dinner. I say perfect, because it was ab-so-fucking-lutely PERFECT. At least, for how I define perfection. Your mileage may differ. But this is Yelp, so if you're reading this far into my review, then you'd genuinely like to hear *WHY* I thought this meal was perfect.
Their patio is actually quite huge here. We were the only ones out there (I've actually never seen more than about two or three other tables here at a time- people you need to GET OUT HERE AND EAT!!!), so we sat at a nice table. Our server was very nice and attentive, friendly and prompt. We ordered the wings, the steak, and a burger. Now, on my first dining experience here I'd tried their steak, and it was fine but not *great*. One thing that really tickles my pickle about this place is the fact that the owner is genuinely passionate about her establishment, and really wants to make a go of it. She's reading these reviews and seeing what can be tweaked and fine-tuned in order to make a better meal. That, my friends, is what I wish Yelp was used for more frequently (less people bitching about Groupon and more people actually trying to give constructive ideas and experiences). She sent me a message to let me know that they were changing their steaks from ribeyes to center-cut sirloins, so of course I had to come and check it out. Well, the meal was everything that I was hoping for.
First off, let me tell you about the wings. Their wings are FANTASTIC here. Easily my favorite this side of the Central Time Zone (Kansas City Airport Marriott presently reigns supreme with their dry-rubbed wings). They have the perfect amount of crispness, with a sauce that is ACTUALLY VERY TASTY! And the dipping sauce that they come with (which is, of course, handmade, as is everything here) perfectly compliments the wing sauce that they're tossed in. You just have to try them. Seriously. You *HAVE* to try them.
The burger was outstanding, reminiscent of a perfectly-prepared hotel burger from a Westin which would cost twice as much. They listened to our previous reviews, and they've made a few tweaks here and there... FOLKS, THEIR BURGERS ARE EASILY AS GOOD AS THE ONES FROM THE GROVES (and maybe... better...???). The french fries are perfectly crisp but soft on the inside. Delicious.
And the steak... the steak was exactly what I was hoping for. I'm on a bit of a red meat kick lately, so I've had my share of great steaks lately. This was definitely one of the better ones. The au jus which came with it was a perfect accompaniment- light and definitely not overpowering, a perfect companion to the meat.
The beers were also great. Great selection, and great recommendations. I'd type more and get into more details, but honestly right now I'm just blissfully stuffed and I want you to stop reading and start driving your ass on over to MJaye's. They're trying to offer you some great food, so the least that you can do is to give them the opportunity to win you over.
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