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    CJ Blacks

    3.6 (520 reviews)
    ModerateBars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    CJ BLACKS ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Truffle Fries
    Roberta B.

    We arrived at CJ Blacks at 5:30 on a Friday night. Parking was simple and we were seated immediately. Nicole served us and she was very attentive. We started off with a pretzel as an appetizer. It was enough for a party of 8. It came in a pizza box with marinara sauce and cheese. We had the pretzel with mustard. It was very good. My friend and I had wings.and truffle fries. I thought they were really tasty. My other friend tried the Shrimp Cobb Salad. We all had to get to go boxes because we couldn't finish the ample portions. But we did have room for dessert. Since it was my friend's birthday, Nicole lit a candle on the Bread pudding with gelato. We made a good dent in this excellent dish. The restaurant was decorated for St. Patrick's Day. They had live music which added to the festive atmosphere.

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    Manny R.

    Great Local Spot with Live entertainment on weekends, great food choices, best Carrot cake in Broward, staff is amazing which reflects on how well managed this restaurant is

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    Virginia V.

    My in-laws rave about the grouper sandwich from here so I'm glad I finally got to experience it for myself. Came for lunch on a weekday afternoon but luckily missed the midday lunch rush. I'm told this place is packed at lunch and dinner time. Service was lovely, everyone was very kind and helpful. Food did not disappoint. The menu shows that CJ Blacks has a lot to offer. My father-in-law decided to shake things up by testing out the sushi and said that it was pretty good. It's not better than an actual sushi place but he was surprised to enjoy the flavor of the sushi. My mother-in-law ordered the mahi sandwich, which she thoroughly enjoyed. My husband and I had the crunchy grouper and happy to say that it lives up to the hype! Delicious, hot, and crispy. The veggies on the sandwich were fresh and crisp. And we loved the animal sauce on the sandwich, we had to get three more sides of it. Serving sizes were pretty big so you'll definitely fill up. Inside is freezing though! Be warned, you should definitely bring a jacket. It was a rainy day out but we chose to sit outside because the temp inside was way too cold. Great experience overall.

    Steak, broccoli, and mushrooms
    D W.

    The place was welcoming, family friendly and a nice atmosphere. My waitress was attentive and wonderful. The interaction amongst other waitresses and waiters were very friendly and humorous. They dance, laughed and seem to really enjoy working at CJ Blacks. Sounded like live music but I didn't see anyone performing so I can't say 100 percent. The Drinks 0/10 I had 3 different alcoholic drinks and they all tasted like juice. The Food: 1 person had wings, another had the rib dinner and I had the ribeye dinner. Everyone said the food was good and tasty. The food took some time to arrive to the table. We ordered potato skins as an appetizer. The potato skins were actually good and a nice size but they were a bit sweet, which was unusual 8/10. My plate came with broccoli and mushrooms. My broccoli was cold and the mushrooms were warm. Everything was flavorful. Everyone said their food was good. My steak was very flavorful. I would definitely come back.

    French dip
    Hugo O.

    It was very good. great ambience everyone enjoyed their lunch. Very friendly place. We got there at 2:30 so no problem getting a table. Looks like they're pretty slow and so they had only one server working all the tables. So Waited too long for waitress to make initial visit. And for our order to come it took a while never got any refills on our drinks or got any of the dishes picked up. No managers on site greating customers they could do much better minimum tip allowed 20% easy. Ambiance is great outdoor seating great parking overall.

    Astrida M.

    We were in the mood for some good BBQ ribs before going to a Pumpkin Patch farm/nursery to celebrate autumn and the beautiful Fall day outside yesterday. I checked Yelp and we decided on CJ Black's. Soon as we walked in, we knew we came to the right place because we could smell those good flavors cooking! I loved the country style decor with the wooden cabinets and shelving, country tables and booths, the hanging lantern lamps, the wooden flooring, and the industrial style open ceiling! I really felt like I was in for good Southern style cooking! We were really looking forward to our dinner! Our server was Michael, who was very nice and knowledgeable about the menu. He confirmed their Ribs were awesome. We both ordered the same thing, ribs! Oh my goodness, they were the best I've tasted in a long time!! The BBQ sauce was amazing and there was plenty of it. The pork just melted off the bones! Each bite was accompanied by an "mmm" from both of us. The fries were crispy but soft in the middle, so good. Our meal was perfection. The Chef served us and was so much fun to chat with! Michael checked on us several times. Michael asked if we wanted dessert and mentioned how good their choc chip cookie was with vanilla Gelato, so we gave in to temptation and shared it. It was very good. We hadn't eaten since breakfast. We wouldn't need anything else after the ribs the rest of the night. We can't wait to return! Parking is outside the restaurant and is free. Handicap parking is right in front.

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    Good place for a game. World Cup was great there. Food was great try the buffalo shrimp!

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    Great for the whole family!! Literally something for everyone! They even have a full sushi bar with very fresh sushi.

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    Excellent grouper Reuben--- bartender split it for us with fries on 2 plates. Great happy hour wine!!

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    Ask the Community - CJ Blacks

    Do they have big screens tv for sports?

    Yes. Its a sports bar

    What kind of music do they play?

    The night I was at CJ Blacks they had a duo playing mainly 70's music. They were very good.

    How can they offer an In And Out Burger?

    They don't. It's just a name.

    Does this place do happy hours? If yes, when, if on good and/or drink?

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    4.4
    (287 reviews)
    3.1 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Large group friendly

    Great place to eat. Service ONCE SEATED is amazing, but the wait and way they seat needs serios…read moreimprovement. A lot of entitled customers feel they walk in wait 10 minutes no reservations and should skip people who waited 15 minutes and had earlier reservations just because they make a scene. Hostess was very uncomfortable and nervous and kept leaving her station to avoid the long wait line. Good problem to have this place is busy but they need more stability at the walk in. The service with wait staff is always amazing as well as the food. Great ambiance, clean restrooms, and great food. They have a rewards program that is very good and run gift card promotions that give you points for gift card purchases which is amazing. Make sure you call f9r reservations this place needs it.

    Dropped in for happy hour to go over some travel related issues. Great drink service and plenty of…read moreflavorful appetizers. A few people were unable to get sitters and brought the little ones along. Love the kid menu. More than just chicken fingers! It's only for 12 and under but it's done in such a colorful and balanced way that kids will be well feed and enjoy it. This last visit seemed louder than normal but with it being the last school day of the year there were plenty teachers and administrators enjoy happy hour til 6pm.

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    Hideaways Tavern and Grille

    Hideaways Tavern and Grille

    4.7
    (35 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    My friends and I had a FUN time playing trivia!! The food was excellent!! The fudge brownie sundae…read moredessert was exquisite!! We (8) all enjoyed our dinner choices. The staff was very pleasant and welcoming. Our server, Kate, was nice. The decor is BEAUTIFUL. The vibe was awesome!

    I have been to Hideaways about 6 or 7 times now; and it's always been a positive experience. First…read moreof all it is decorated super cute.....like a speakeasy. There are leather couches, bookshelves, velvet drapes, and cute light fixtures. The menu has a huge selection of shareables, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and full entrees. The menu items also have cute mob and prohibition-era names like "Untouchables Sliders," "Enforcers'Philly," "Bombshell Chicken," and "Zelda's," and "Capone's" salads. I have come for lunch, for dinner, and after dinner drinks; with just my mom, a few friends, and even a group of 14 ladies celebrating a birthday. The service has a little been slow at times, but the food has always been good and all the servers we've experienced have been friendly. I have especially enjoyed the Bombshell Chicken Sandwich and Hideway's Grilled Cheese. (They have several different grilled cheese options and they are all on sourdough bread either an accompanying cup of tomato soup.) The prices are reasonable and they have a full bar and live entertainment some evenings. Hideaway's is a unique experience; and a fun place to gather. It's easy to get to from anywhere in Plantation and there's lots of free parking. I'm hoping that Hideaways is here to stay!

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    3.8
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.0 mi
    $$
    Happy hour specials
    Kid friendly

    The Food We didn't hold back on the menu, and honestly,…read moreeverything hit the mark: * Breakfast Pizza: This was a standout. Perfectly thin, crispy crust topped with fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage, and fresh veggies. It's a great twist on a classic and very shareable. * Chicken and Waffles: The waffles were thick and airy with just the right amount of powdered sugar and butter. The chicken was crispy and seasoned well--definitely a soul-food win. * French Toast: If you have a sweet tooth, get this. It came topped with fresh berries and paired perfectly with their syrup. * Sides & Sips: The grits were creamy, and the cocktails I knocked about 6 old fashioned and the lemon drops were refreshing and well-made. The Vibe The outdoor seating area has a great atmosphere--lively but relaxed. It's an ideal spot for a "Sunday Funday" or a break from shopping. The service was attentive, and the food came out hot and fresh

    Extremely disappointing experience. I made a reservation through OpenTable, arrived on time, and…read morewas then told by the hostess that my reservation had been canceled because they no longer had seating available. How does that make any sense? If there was no availability, why was I able to book a reservation in the first place? What made the situation even worse was how it was handled. The staff was rude, dismissive, and offered no meaningful explanation or attempt to make things right. It came across as completely disorganized and unprofessional. I was actually looking forward to eating here because I had a good experience at Matchbox in Washington, DC. Unfortunately, this visit completely changed my impression of the brand. After the way we were treated, I probably won't be back.

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    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    We were in need of something tasty and none of us were local to the area so we all jumped at…read moresomething familiar. Good choice! J. Alexander's consistently puts out good food, good service, and a good vibe. Our server was 'Faith' and she was stellar! One of us got there way too early (like 10 minutes before everyone else) but even camping in her section with just a cocktail she never made us feel uncomfortable or awkward about it. One of us had special requests for her meal, no problem. One of us rolled in 5 minutes AFTER everyone else had arrived and ordered their drinks already, again... no problem. Faith is a superstar. Every dish was perfect, and the huge portions made for an outstanding presentation to the one of us who'd never been here before. Plus! The martini sidecars were a big hit.

    J. Alexander's has become a true staple in the Plantation dining scene. While other restaurants…read morehave come and gone over the years, this place has remained consistently strong. What stands out is the reliability across the board. The ambiance strikes that balance between upscale and comfortable, making it just as suitable for a casual dinner as it is for a business meal or special occasion. Service is attentive without being overbearing, and the staff clearly knows how to take care of guests. The cocktails are well-made and consistent, and the food delivers every time. You know what you're getting, and it's done right. In a market where consistency is rare, J. Alexander's continues to show up at a high level. Definitely worth the visit.

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