We walked in had bar seating had salmon egg rolls n fried green tomatoes for appetizers Dinner was oxtails sweet potato's and collard greens and short ribs dressing and Mac and cheese Food was delicious read more

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Made a reservation for a Thursday evening to have dinner with my godsister here at Jordyn's. There was no wait to be seated. The host asked upfront if plastic utensils were okay for me to use. It was fine. I was thinking that depending on what I would get it would probably not be fine (if I chose steak as an entree the plastic utensils would probably not be good to use). Since happy hour was still going I decided to partake and chose a lemon drop. You can't go wrong with a lemon drop! Happy hour drinks are $10. When my godsister came she ordered a side car. Then when we were ready to order we end up finding out that they didn't have the smothered red snapper nor the turkey stuffed peppers. I settled on the jerk red snapper with broccolini and Mac and cheese. My god sister ordered the jerk hen with mac & cheese and yams. The food was solid. It was nice to have dinner here. Plus the way I was facing I got to watch the bachelorette and music videos. The way my godsister was facing she got to watch the Bernie Mac show. Just an FYI gratuity is added to groups of 2+ so there was a service fee of 20% on our bill. read more

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We visited tonight around 6pm, quickly found parking and proceeded inside. Once inside we were greeted and asked if plastic was OK (there were plastic utensils and my lemonade came in a plastic cup with lid) We were seated and took a look at the menu. A while later our server arrived (the ONLY server for the entire restaurant on a Wednesday evening during happy hour!) We ordered catfish with yams and mac ,the fish was seasoned well and the sides were ok. Pot roast with mac and cheese and yams the pot roast was tender. Chicken fried rice and pot roast empanadas, the fried rice was a bit salty and dry but the empanadas were good and perfectly crispy. The food took quite a while to arrive but it was hot when bought to the table. The restaurant is small so I would suggest you make a reservation. The price point is a bit expensive for what you receive but if you wanna eat at restaurants you gotta pay the price. read more

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Food is really good but the service isn't. If you're looking for good soul food this is a nice option but the service made it seem like they were bothered we were there. Can't say I'll be back but worth a try if you're in the area read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Small restaurant, we didn't have reservations. Quite surprised they weren't crowded in a Fri evening. Perhaps the location. They have 9 booths with a couple bar seats. Each booth seats 4. We ordered oxtails with string beans and sweet potatoes. Short rib with dressing and mac and cheese. Fried green tomatoes and deviled eggs for appetizers. The deviled eggs were too sweet for me. Fried tomatoes were ok, came with a sauce that reminded me of a sweet gravy. The dressing and string beans came out cold. We had to send them back to be warmed up. Mac and cheese was good. Not the best but doable. The oxtails and short ribs were delectable. They charge $2 extra for EVERYTHING. If you want cranberry sauce, jerk sauce, anything it's $2. read more

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I recently visited this Black-owned soul food spot and wanted to give a fair and honest review--especially as someone who considers themselves a serious soul food critic. Benn eating it all my life. This place is pricey but not unreasonable. Let's start with the fried green tomatoes: delicious! They came out crispy, flavorful, and were a great start to the meal (though oddly, no plates were brought out with them--even after I asked). Still, no biggie--they were good enough to overlook that. I ordered the pot roast with macaroni and cheese and sweet potatoes as sides. The pot roast was seasoned well but a bit too salty and not as tender as I would have liked. Not bad, just not great. The mac & cheese hit the spot--creamy, cheesy, and comforting. The yams were a little too sweet for my palate, but I could tell they were made with love. Now let's talk ambiance--it's a darker, more intimate space with loud, energetic vibes. Not the place for quiet conversation, but great if you enjoy a lively atmosphere. I did notice some patrons sending their food back because it wasn't hot, which is never ideal and definitely adds to food waste concerns. But let me tell you about Chris the waiter--he was the highlight! Super attentive, friendly, and somehow managed to keep a warm smile while juggling the entire room. A true gem and definitely a reason to return. One thing to note: they tack on a 20% gratuity automatically. I'm usually not a fan of that, but if it goes to servers like Chris, I'm all for it and won't argue against it-Also, when you get your to-utensils , be ready for the "plastic or silver?" question--I say just hand over the utensils and keep it moving. It doesn't need to be that serious. Felt like I was charged for dishes if I dine in and need reservations please give me silverware PLEASE DO NOT ASK Lastly, the drink I had was fantastic--strong, BUT not too strong well-balanced, and definitely a high point. All in all, it's a solid experience, especially if you're supporting local Black-owned businesses. They take reservations, and while there are a few quirks to iron out, it's worth checking out. I'd be wondering if I'd go again-- but soul food is one of those things or foods that's just hard to judge because nobody makes it like your momma and everything on the menu we got at home but definitely support this one it's worth a try!!!!! read more

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Hmmmm... I heard so much about this place and was finally able to try it. Maybe I came at a bad time? One thing I immediately noticed was the place was very small. However they utilize the space well. Now, mind you I was a walk in and after 15/20 minutes I was offered a seat at a the bar. I happily accepted since I didn't have reservations. After about another 15/20 minutes my order was taken. I asked for dressing, there was a 40 minute wait so I opted for greens. Server came back after 30 minutes and said the greens were not ready so I asked for the mashed potatoes. Another 20 minutes my food comes out. Semi hot but whatever. At this point I'm hungry and ready to eat and be on my way. Oxtails, mashed potatoes and cabbage with a side of mac and cheese - 6 at best! I can only assume that they were understaffed for a busy Sunday afternoon. And everything suffered because of it, down to the service. Server was also the bartender and only one other server was present. $80 not well spent. read more

My friends and I enjoyed ourselves to the fullest. The food, service and the ambiance was top notch. Our host Star was gracious and attentive very professional as well as the other staff. We couldn't have asked for better service from the beginning to the end. I'll be bringing other friends and family to this location. I wouldn't recommend the Hyde Park location despite the parking the attitudes are horrendous trust me. read more

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The food was good. I had the oxtail and grits, the oxtail were very tender. The restaurant in total had a very nice seating selection. Kinda on the smaller side but very nice vibe for the culture. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Oxtail and Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm going to preface my review saying that during our visit for dinner to the restaurant this evening, the host did inform us right away that despite the fact that they have a fully stocked bar in plain sight, they do not yet have their liquor license and so are not serving alcohol yet. They allow customers to byob but then charge 25% fee to drink it in the restaurant. We came to dine at 6:30 on a Wednesday, the place was not packed. It wasn't empty at all, but there were open tables. The host said we could not be seated until our entire party (of 3) arrived. Not a fan of that policy when your restaurant is not poppin with a line around the corner. We were taken to a dark corner they said is the waiting area, away from the main entrance so we couldn't see when our other party member arrived unless we stood facing the door. We were seated, at the same empty table that was there when we first arrived, and were greeted by our server who was friendly and attentive. He made recommendations for us and checked in on us throughout our time. His service was great. We started off with the jerk chicken tacos. The jerk chicken was well seasoned and had a nice jerk kick, but not served with any jerk sauce which I tend to prefer. The tacos were topped with shredded cheese, onions, a little cilantro and a sweet and slightly spicy sauce on the side. I wished there was a slaw or some sort of refreshing topping instead to offset the kick of the jerk chicken, but they were ok. For my meal I ordered the catfish with Mac & cheese and mashed potatoes. The catfish fillets were a good size, props to them on that because many restaurants skim on the fillets. However, the catfish dinner with 2 sides is $32, so for that price for catfish, they should be substantial! That's very high for catfish and two small sides. Unfortunately, the first fillet I ate was fine, but the second fillet was inedible- way over salted/over seasoned. The Mac was pretty good, very creamy. Better than other soul food Mac that I've had. The mashed potatoes were not memorable. My friend had the lamb chops, she said they were very good. Not cooked medium, but nonetheless good. She had the cabbage and Mac and cheese sides; she did not like the Mac but the cabbage was very good and tender (I tasted it too). My daughter had the catfish also, hers was also over seasoned so she only picked at it. She got the Mac and greens as her sides. The greens were not seasoned at all but had plenty of turkey in them. They did not have sprite, and did not have desserts because their person was out sick. Unfortunate. The prices are high. I'm including pictures of their "planned" drink menu, these are club prices. And the entrees are definitely high for this establishment. There's nothing elevated about the eating experience that warrants these high prices, so that feels like a misalignment. I will also say the Host needs some work on being welcoming and not paying extra attention only to the male customers who are dining in. I hoped for more but unfortunately my experience was not overwhelming. Don't think I'd return given the fact that the food was not amazing, and the prices are very high for an underwhelming meal. read more

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This restaurant lands in my Top 10 in Chicago. I have a few friends who were visiting Chicago and wanted the locals experience. Jordyn's Soul Cafe was one of the restaurants I had on the list for outings and there was no disappointment at all. The cocktails that we ordered were of the "if I were to mix this at home" variety. They were not heavy-handed with alcohol and they weren't watered down. Goldilocks would have approved. We started with fried green tomatoes, fried okra, and deviled eggs. Whatever dipping sauce came with the tomatoes was a very good option. We also used it for dipping the fried okra. With all of us being from the South, we totally approved of the deviled eggs. As to the entrees, here is where it became obvious that the chef does not play. Plates that came to the table were lamb chops with macaroni and cheese and broccolini; salmon with sweet potatoes and string beans with potatoes; chicken lasagna; and catfish with spaghetti and greens. Yes, it took awhile for the entrees to come to the table, but that was assurance that nothing was microwaved and rushed to us immediately after our orders were taken. When we arrived, the hostess informed us that the kitchen was behind and that there was going to be a wait before we were seated. I appreciate that kind of up-front acknowledgement, which meant that we adjusted our expectations accordingly. Nevertheless, Jordyn's exceeded our expectations once we sat and got started. read more

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Made reservations here for my birthday want to say that this was my worst food experience in Chicago by far and i hate to say this about this black owned business. The decorum , dj , and food all have impeccable potential but the service is by far bringing this establishment through the toilet. Constantly found myself looking for my waiter bussers poured our water and located our waiter everytime. I never got his name and he lucky i didnt we ordered tons of food that didnt come until we were ready to go and it looked forgot about the staff is totally dragging this beautiful place through the mud. read more

I came, I saw, I was spectacularly underwhelmed. My lemon drop was sloppily made, my jerk salmon pasta was extremely greasy, and the service was spotty. I don't mind gratuity being added to parties of 2 or more but ya gotta give me SOMETHIN'. I wish the owner and the team luck but I will not be returning. read more

The food is 5 STARS but overall the entire dining experience was not Great! The food is seasoned to perfection and beautifully golden brown fried catfish. We made a reservation and came early still didn't get seated until 44minutes after our reservation time. We didn't receive our food for an additional 61 minutes after ordering. Our appetizers came out with our meals. Why would we stay because we were invested after waiting all that time and hungry. There were so many people waiting and it was very hot humid in the restaurant. The ceiling fans were not on and they were covered in dust. One of the food runners recommended special sauce for my mom's okra. I asked what's in it he would tell me just it's special. I tried one bite my tongue started to feel weird. I asked the server she didn't want to tell me either and I told her my allergies. Then she told me there is pineapple in the sauce guess we should tell people. Luckily I did not have more than one bite. The food was really over priced $106 for (4) catfish fillets, (4) small sides, and (1) side of okra with special sauce. 20% Gratuity automatically added and then the server had the nerve to ask for additional tip...it says 90 minute seating but we were waiting longer than 90minutes. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Catfish Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Jordyn's Soul Cafe was recommended by the mister. I had to try it out. When I walked in I was greeted. The ambiance was great. It felt like a place you would see on social media with the cool backdrop to take pictures. They do accept dinning in as well as take out. I had the Shrimp Alfredo, Spaghetti, Fried Chicken Special with Green Beans and Dressing and Soul Rolls. The Shrimp Alfredo was very good. The Fried Chicken was seasoned to perfection. I enjoyed all the sides except for the spaghetti it just was not for me. I've had Soul Rolls before, but these were different. I really enjoyed the soul rolls as they gave me an opportunity to try a different side as well. Overall, I think the food was very good for what I got. The mister has gotten some different items and has enjoyed them. I do think it is a little pricey for what you get but overall the taste was there. read more

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Mixed review for this location. The food tasted great, came out hot and portions were reasonable. The location itself has a chill ambiance and great for a casual brunch. The service was sketchy. The host was tending to incoming customers, serving drinks and cleaning tables without a smile. The bartender kept leaving the bar to serve drinks, while our server seemed to overlook our drink order. I eventually cancelled my drink. I prefer to have my drink prior to receiving my food. When my wife got her's it was watered down. There is a 20% gratuity added to the total bill, which is partly why I cancelled my drink order. Overall I would come back for those Soul Rolls and Pot Roast Empanadas as a take out option. The catfish was also tasty. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Jordyns Soul Cafe marquee - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The service, they charge you for everything, how come you can't get cranberry sauce with your dressing, the gravey is extra for my mash potatoes, don't get me wrong the food is good but I am turned off by the waitress not being a people person and all of the extra charges for things that should come with your meal. Shouldn't you get at least a small piece to start with your greens and I will pay for the extra because the cornbread is so good, I use to recommend this place all the time but now I give it a 4 read more

Jordyn's Soul Café Love it, love it, love it! I've been twice, and both times the service and food were absolutely amazing. The customer service was consistently top-notch--friendly staff who checked in to make sure we were happy and satisfied. The food was seasoned to perfection and full of flavor. The atmosphere is just right--great vibe, and not so loud that you can't enjoy a good conversation. As someone who loves to cook, I'm pretty picky about my soul food, but when my busy schedule doesn't allow me to cook, Jordyn's is my go-to. Every bite is satisfying. Highly recommend! read more

Took a girls trip to Chicago and Jordyn's did not disappoint. The oxtails were top tier and the cocktails were tasty. Definitely a must when you're in Chicago! Located in a cute little neighborhood with a few other shops surrounding it. Definitely on the smaller side. Recommend making a reservation. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Oxtails - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Last night my friend and I had dinner and drinks. I already had a disappointing experience at the Hyde Park location, but my friend told me the Grand location was good. The ambiance is amazing with a dim, but chill vibe. Our server Tim was cool and attentive. I'm not much of a drinker but my cocktail was good and hit different Lol. The catfish dinner was fried well done and seasoned to perfection. I didn't need any hot sauce. The greens was really good. Taste just like how I and my mom (RIP) would make it. The yams was good and sweet. My friend had the spicy wings and jerk chicken tacos. I tried a piece of her chicken which was good. Not overly spicy. The Mac and cheese wasn't the star of the show. It's gave it a box Mac and cheese taste and I've ordered the jerk chicken tacos to go, but I didn't care for it. Maybe it's the shells they use, but I have shells at home to compensate. Overall I enjoyed myself. I will definitely visit the Grand location again coming from this lady that came from out south suburbs to check out this out west gem.. salute! read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Fried catfish dinner with yams and collard greens - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Y'all know I love a good happy hour and the one here doesn't disappoint! From Tuesday- Thursday, from 2pm-6pm, you get to try some of their menu favorites for just $7 A PIECE!!! In this video, you can definitely tell what was my favorite - The Mac and Yams Soul Rolls! YALLLLLLLL!!!! They were amazing and the dip they came with was I wasn't a huge fan of the deviled eggs because they were sweet and the jerk chicken tacos had a sweet sauce on them that I would definitely asked to be removed, if I got them again. Honorable mention to the lamb chops! They aren't on the $7 happy hour menu, but they were available for $15 and worth it. Since they're BYOB, grab a bottle of your favorite liquor and go check this black owned spot! Tell 'em that Bri from Planes and Plates sent you!! Food I tried: Fried Green Tomatoes Jerk Chicken Tacos Mac and Yams Soul Rolls Pot Roast Empanadas Deviled Eggs Lamb Chops You can check out my full video recap on my IG page - @planes_and_plates Enjoy!!! read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Mac and yams soul rolls - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This place is goood!!! I went 2 years ago and went back this year and it was still some great food, great service, great vibe and super clean and cozy. Highly recommended read more

I've been eager to try Jordyn's Soul Cafe for a while now. They are newly opened and located in the west loop. The ambiance is really chic and pretty. They play R&B music and hunny....I couldn't stop singing. I don't think there was one time I didn't sing along with a song playing. Anywho, it's decorated rather nicely. TV's on all sides of the room, neon lit signs, and roses near the front. They even have a grass wall and couch for you to take pictures in front of. And did I mention it's BYOB? My server was very nice, helped us with the menu. There were so many things I wanted to try so I was torn. But my waitress suggested a few things and I'm glad she did. I ended up ordering Turkey wings for my meal. It was nice to have those and I didn't have to wait for thanksgiving. They were so juicy and had so much flavor. There was so much sauce which I love!! And let's get into this kool-aid. It was so good. I haven't had kool-aid in years but today was the day. Omg all I have to say is nostalgia! Somebody mama was in the back stirring that up! We ordered a lot of food and everything was pretty good. I'll definitely be back soon. read more

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Went to Jordyn's in Hyde Park for the first time last night. This was my experience; reservations was for 8:00 p.m., for 4 guess. Not sure if they were short staff but, we arrived around 7:45 p.m., stood in the front, before a young man came around 8:10 p.m., and asked if we had reservations. We were seated and ordered... food arrived at 9 p.m. We had to request silverware and napkins because non was on the table. The waiter was not friendly at all.... The drink ordered didn't come until meal was finished and as we were paying the tab, the our waiter walked over a put the the lemon drop martini on the table and walked away. In closing, customer service and professionalism were missing.... read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is 10/10, my favorites. The soul rolls are fire, fried tomatoes, and the empanadas were really good too. The smothered snapper, and the smothered wings the cabbage. I could go on and on. Anyways please try. read more

The worst dressing ever very dry I almost choked ,sad to say that golden corral dressing is better and adding a 20 percent gratuity for two people is insane..look at pic of dressing I uploaded just shameful read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Dry as desert dressing - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I got to support period...and 5 oxtails(dark/chewy old), cabbage salty ass hell (old or bottomed of pot) ...$95 for 3 tacos and 5 oxtails....cornbread should come with at least...gourmet my ass read more

Everything was a hit! I had the smothered turkey wings and greens! The service was fantastic too. My only issue..... let folks know that the gratuity is included in the bill. The owner is cool too! read more

The food was good, I would suggest for some customers a side of tomato and onions and hot peppers. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Jerk chicken tacos - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Another place I hate I waited so long to try. I made reservations for 2pm, arrived at 1:40pm, seated at 2pm but wasn't waited on until 2:20pm. They were busy and the place is small, intimate. On to the food. The fried green tomatoes, excellent! The Oxtail and grits, AMAZING! The Jolly Rancher cocktail, A MUST TRY! I went on a Sunday and noticed the crowd died down after 3:30pm. Parking can be a hassle but they offer valet. read more

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The setting was nice but the food was meh. My food came out cool. The waiter seemed to have an attitude. Probably because he was managing 5 tables by himself. I was not impressed. Things are too expensive out here for me to be paying my hard earned money for half-assed service + a 20% gratuity. The love is in the details and the details didn't seem to matter which affected my entire experience with this restaurant. We will not be back. read more

I Had Short Ribs Collard Greens Candid Yams My Son Had A Drink Salmon Mac And Cheese Candid Yams! My Ribs And Greens Were Too Salty My Sons Food Had No Taste! Total Bill With Tips Was $112.00! They Charge 20% Tip For 2 People! Entree Wasn't Worth What We Paid Nor $10 Parking Fee! I'm From Naperville Illinois I Won't Be Going Back! read more

Nice food but I've came twice and no dressing or potato salad. I was told come early. We came Thursday early afternoon and still no dressing or potato salad . So ...??? But if you know those are top sellers than why not prep extra. That's some insight for the kitchen and prep team. Over all 3 out of 5 because of the missing ingredients again. Disappointing read more

Beware. Horrible service, mediocre at best food. They automatically add a 20% gratuity to the check. When you complain that the service was not worthy of a 20% gratuity, they refuse to take the gratuity off the check. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. You've been warned. read more

Looking for Soul Food while visiting Chicago Jordyn's comes up on my TikTok So off to see what the Hype is about Parking was bad so that made this a Carryout order My daughter went in and placed out orders Hostess is also running food orders ...What can I say Team Player The music was on point... Decor was cute ... Lounge look with nice photo ops Now let's get to why we came We ordered 2 dinners (price $77.00) Fried Chicken wings w/Candied Yams and Mac n cheese Chicken was seasoned and fried well Candied Yams were really good Mac n Cheese was just that..,a little too loose for our liking Smothered Turkey Wings w/Cabbage & Collard Greens The Turkey Wings were seasoned and's tasty The gravy was on point (not salty) very tasty Be advised their Cabbage is errting... seasoned well and on point...DO NOT PASS IT BY The Collard greens were hard to review They started off ok but through the dinner they stated to have a weird taste... I'm not going to order them again All in all my wait time was good (20 minutes) Portions were really good (leftovers) Pricing was no different than what I'm used to paying Appearance of staff, location and restaurant was Nice (clean/bright/Chic) No complaints Go ahead and order ... Worth the visit read more

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Was ignored by servers never received our food after waiting a hour for our order. We just got up and left.

I adore supporting small biz; this was some of the worst service i ever experienced. You must remember it is the holidays and establishments are busy; we placed the order for food & drinks. The atmosphere & decor is superb reminds me of the Georgia food establishments. The vibe inside on point. We had prior conversations regarding the reviews so we made reservations for 8 pm We only received 2 of the 4 drinks ordered. After over an hour of enjoying the mood we questioned our food eta & was told its on the way the hour & 30 minute wait time was extremely excessive & i paid $80 for 4 drinks 1 was kiool-aid. So yes Jordyn wins the worst foodie experience i ever had in the chi; it saddens my soul stomach. Never will i support the small blk biz based on reviews. My hands on deck cant take dat take dat losses like that. I work in hospitality & i cant disappoint read more

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This place is a dam mess spent over $400 to be rushed out our seats to feed other guess. This was the worst birthday dinner ever and I don't recommend this pace at all. Waitress act like we didn't give her entire $100 bill. Then didn't wannna bring me my change. never again read more

If you're looking for the best soul food in Chicago, Jordyn's Soul Cafe delivers excellent food, service, and ambiance. The smothered pork chops, mac and cheese, greens, sweet potatoes, and cornbread were scrumptious. Although the restaurant is small, the impact of their delightful space is very engaging, and the wait staff is charming. I strongly suggest you make a reservation. read more

Jordyn's Soul Cafe - Jordyn's restaurant has the BEST Soul Food. The staff and service was superb!! You will thank us later! Enjoy! McCain Approved! - Soul Food Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Jordyn's. What can I say about Jordyn's? The service was good. Our server was attentive and accomodating. The decor of the establishment was modern loft style, bright, and well lit. My husband had the Jerk Cornish Hen and laughingly complained that it was too much, but he ate the leftovers at home. I had the Fried Green Tomatoes, which were good, but the sauce that came with it was not appealing to my pallet, I preferred ranch dressing. The Ox Tails were tender and fall off the bone good. There was so much food, my husband and I shared with each other and still had food to spare. I would definitely recommend if you go to go in the early afternoon, the crowd is different at night, so if you can make it in the afternoon, definitely give them a try. read more