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    J J Restaurant

    3.4 (23 reviews)
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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Kim D.

    I grew up in Russell and I'm sad that I've never been here before. Bake steak night was delicious. I will definitely be back with my family when we are back in town

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    11 months ago

    I love the country food at J and J's. I love the liver. Great food at a great price

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    2 years ago

    I enjoy going there to eat especially on the day they have baked steak. If you haven't tried it , you should head on over.

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    1 year ago

    The food is good and so is the service but the bathrooms were out of service every time I was there!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent down- home food. Bathroom was filthy with no soap. Makes you wonder...... Good prices, just take your hand sanitizer.

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    8 years ago

    Great service, great food. Exactly what you'd expect out of a Great Mom and Pop restraunt..highly recommended

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    7 years ago

    Just to update. All the reviews about good home cooking and friendly staff are still correct and they now take credit cards!

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    Hubby and I visited this place since we had a gift certificate. It was a Tuesday night so we were…read moreseated right away. Cameron was our server and he did an excellent job. I ordered the brisket tacos and hubby got the 3 meat platter with ribs, brisket and chopped pork. The brisket was very good, but I suspect we received brisket from 2 different batches because one of my tacos was salty and the other two were fine. Hubby said ribs were a bit overcooked and a tad dry. My tacos came with one side so I chose broccoli salad. However it arrived with coleslaw instead. Upon mentioning it to Cameron he apologized and brought the correct side. Was planning to order bread pudding for dessert but was completely stuffed after our meals. Considering it was a Tuesday, the place was hopping. Servers were moving around at a brisk pace. We will return again!

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