OUTSTANDING ! ! !

   Marrinhas - 10/12/2008

I travel all around the country, and because of that, I am able to find some great places to eat in some really great towns. I simply do love food. I'm practically a critic because of how much I appreciate it.
J D Hoyt's is a remarkable restaurant. Pat Montague, the host, treated my colleagues and me like family. He gave us recommendations that were on the money (buddy bowl, cajun hashbrowns, strawberry shortcake on corn bread). He made our dinner just that much more enjoyable.
The service was great; not in your face, but there when you wanted them. We always had our glasses filled in a timely fashion. Everyone was pleasant.
The atmosphere was comfortable. It really felt like an old Chicago local place. It wasn't loud and had plenty of character.
And the best part, the Menu. I decided to come here for their Porkchops and almost had something else. Don't do it. The Porkchops are superb. Seriously.... a must if you like pork. They're about an inch and a half thick and around 15 to 16 ounces, even though the menu states 13oz.
Their blackened catfish and shrimp are amazing. I really just can't rave enough. I hope you'll have the same experience I did, because, this season so far, this beats anywhere I've eaten.
And last, but not least, the price. The service alone is 4 stars, let alone the food, but your wallet sure doesn't feel it at the end of the night. You get more than what your money is worth.
A+ and Highly recommend.

Kmwoehl's Review

   kmwoehl - 03/02/2003

Last evening we had the pleasure of dining at this fine restaurant. We ordered four different dinners. The strip steak and shrimp combo was excellent with the cajun seasoning. We also had some of the famous chops. A steak and scallop combo and a strip steak. All were excellent. We look forward to a return visit!

RalphZalazar's Review

   ralphzalazar - 01/02/2003

Very nice remodeling! You can't go wrong here. Everytime I introduce someone to JD's, they go back. If you eat your whole entree, you are going to have problems so chose the doggie bag, these portions are HUGE! Cajun spices are my favorite . . .you can tell the grill is an old one, you can't replace a seasoned grill for flavor. (Use the valet so you can avoid the classless strip bar next door). don't let that scene deter you from a best dining experience!

Poos69's Review

   poos69 - 09/21/2002

Oh my ...what a Re-model job they did. The place is BEAUTIFUL now.
Yes, it was great before, but you should see it now!!!
Menu has a few changes, but thank the "Chop Lord" they are still on the menu. Best in the midwest! Oh by the way....Must have the "Buddy Bowl". Best Apptz in DT .

Gene's Review

   igybeast - 11/04/1999

OOHHH Mannn, You want to talk about good? Check out the Blackened Pork Chops at this joint!! Let me tell ya, it's a hard choice between sex and a pork chop dinner here!! Hey, maybe a doggy bag hmmmm.

s pippen's Review

   spippen - 02/20/1999

Loved the chops; the owner is a trip. Cool place.

mikechr99's Review

   mikechr99 - 02/18/1999

Great pork chops, nice casual environment.