Jay's

First - Giovanna and John are some of the best examples of who you want on your team. They are prime example of your team is just as important as the food you serve. The hospitality and attention was kind and made us feel awesome. Also we really respected and appreciate how aware John was. Always looking out to see what his team needed. The food? Stupid easy recommendation! Anything Giovanna recommends is gold! And as recommended by John, get your steak Pittsburgh style. The seafood tower? So good. I hate to say that my only complaint is that we didn’t order another round. Easy recommendation! Will be back!

Jay’s Steakhouse in Fort Lauderdale is a wonderful spot if you’re craving a great steak in a comfortable setting. The cuts are cooked to perfection, juicy, tender and full of flavor. Their Dine Out Lauderdale menu is best deal to try if it’s your first time. The vibe is relaxed and welcoming. Instagram - @thesofloduo

My husband and I have visited this establishment twice—once right when they opened at 4 PM, and again later for dinner. Our first visit was fantastic! The lamb chops were seasoned perfectly, the garlic lobster was fresh and flavorful, and the dragon fruit margaritas were made just right. Our waiter was friendly and attentive, and the manager even came over to personally check in with us, which we really appreciated. Between the great food, attentive service, and lively music, we had a wonderful experience. Our second visit for dinner was a bit mixed. I ordered my steak well-done but received it undercooked and had to send it back twice. Unfortunately, I ended up taking it home and throwing it out, which was disappointing—hence the 4-star rating for food. That said, our server remained kind and professional throughout, and they even offered a complimentary drink to make up for the inconvenience. Overall, it’s a very nice restaurant with great service, drinks, and atmosphere. Despite the hiccup, we’re definitely planning to come back again.

Had a fantastic dinner at Jay’s. The food was exceptional and the wait staff were knowledgeable, friendly and on point for service. My husband lives a Gibson and the bartender delivered when so many places no longer offer a good Gibson. The venue itself is stunning with the stained glass windows. Also appreciate that the manager came by and checked on us. My only criticism is the DJ was a little loud for a fine dining experience. Already planning our next visit.

The only real complaint we have is that the music was wayyyy too loud! Could not hear our server and she had trouble hearing us as well! We could not even really talk to each other much! Service was great tho! The bread excellent! The duck fat fried potato wedges were delicious! The lobster oreganata was our fave! Prime rib was perfect! The potatoes to me tasted like watered down powdered mash potatoes. Spinach was good. The pasta was excellent. Added the shrimp to it good too! Keylime pie for dessert was a hit!

I can’t tell you enough about my experience. It was incredible. The whole vibe, the music, the drinks, the food, the energy the outfits. It’s just blew me away. I love the fact that they actually have martinis with the owner’s name Jay on them! Who could’ve not been nicer we even shared his famous cocktail with him!! and if you have a birthday there, which my husband did you get to write on the tablecloth with a magic marker and Jay came over to ride on it as well! everyone comes to sing, desserts were amazing!! I got the prime rib, which I absolutely love prime rib! I love the fact that it’s a restaurant but they also have incredible music and a really cool bar!! all wrapped into one place! they are we think I will tell you is we took an Uber there and we had the hardest time finding the place because it’s actually a church that was converted into a restaurant so we passed it like six times but it’s a big white church with a tiny little door! I would suggest to have valet parking and a sign that says Jays! I think that would be a great idea so that people can see it! Just a suggestion, but now that I found it, I will definitely be going back!! oh, I forgot to mention the bread sorry best bread ever!!

Extremely Disappointing Dining Experience – Won’t Be Returning I had high hopes for Jay’s Steak in Fort Lauderdale, but the food completely missed the mark. I ordered the filet mignon, and it came out overcooked and dry. The prime rib was supposed to be tender and juicy but was well-done and tough—definitely not what you expect from a steakhouse at this price point. To make matters worse, the dessert looked like it had been sitting out for days—definitely not fresh and completely unappetizing. I also requested a blue cheese crust on my steak, but what I got wasn’t even close. It lacked flavor and tasted nothing like blue cheese. The only redeeming qualities were the ambiance, which was nice, and Alex the manager, who was incredibly polite and professional. He did his best, and I appreciate his effort—but unfortunately, the food was so bad that I’ll never be back. With so many great steakhouses in Fort Lauderdale, this just isn’t worth it.

We did the tomohawk Tuesday special which is a large tomohawk steak for 2 plus 2 sides (they were very small sides) plus a salad and bread. Plus key lime pie dessert. Great value for what you get. We walked in without a resy and seated right away at 6pm. It got much busier as the night went on. I thought the steak was delicious and it was good vibes in there. Only thing that wasn’t great was it seemed like they were understaffed for waiters. I’d come back here.

I was able to try the dine in Lauderdale at Jay's and I was super shocked that it was not busy on a Sunday night. We all had the lobster oregenata for appetizer, prime rib for main and the cheesecake for dessert. I absolutely loved our waitress, Kelsey, who was so sweet and kind. The lobster oregenata was not bad: it was lobster in a creamy sauce which I had no idea what it was just based off the description. The prime rib was seasoned a little too salty on the sides but it was cooked to a perfect medium rare. The sides, creamed spinach and mashed potatoes, were not bad but I think there could have been more spunk to it. I really loved the cheesecake in comparison to the key lime pie which was way sweeter! Ps. I think it's becoming increasingly difficulty to find prime rib these days.

I was so excited to try this place out and was really let down by my experience. I honestly didn't even know holly blue shut down and this place had opened in its spot. I loved holly blue so I was especially looking forward to seeing what this place was like. As ambiance goes, the place is super cute just like holly blue was. It's very dark and cozy vibes, with one side being more quaint and intimidate while the other side is more loud/lively with the live music/performers. There's also a small lounge area right when you walk in and an upstairs area, but not sure how to get a seat there. Upon arriving, I gave the host my name and reservation information and she let me know we would be sat very shortly, which we were. I asked if we could sit on the performance side but she said it was full for the night. Idk how it was full for the night, as when you make a reservation it doesn't ask you to specify where you want to sit. Despite that little set back, we still enjoyed the quieter side we sat on. There is one main big bar (just like holly blue) right when you walk in, and then there's 2 additional bars in the church room to the right where the performances are. I don't like that you have to walk between the main bar and some booths to get to the performer side, cause people who are at the bar just stand in the middle of the walkway blocking the way and the staff is trying to attend to the booths there, making it even more crowded. There's barely space to move there. As for our meal, I had more things I didn't like than the latter. For starters, our sever was terrible. I won't name names cause I don't want to get him in trouble, maybe he just had an off day or was new, but goodness I never want him to take care of me again lol. He greeted us rather quickly upon seating and provided us with menus and water, however, when he came back to take our drink order we tried to order some food as my step mom was starving and he refused us to order anything, and said we had to order everything together and that we had to wait till he was back with the drinks. We then asked for bread at least and he said he would bring some. About 20-30 minutes goes by before we get our drinks which is ridiculous. Once we get the drinks we finally order our food, and also again ask for bread. It takes him another 15-20 minutes before he brings the bread. It was getting to the point I was about to get up and ask another worker for it. Another thing I didn't like about our server is he would enter the dining area, assist one table, and run away again. He never came and checked on all his tables which made it impossible to flag him down. Once we finally got the bread it wasn't even warm, so why did it take so long to bring? As for the rest of the food, we got the zucchini flowers which I personally loved, but my step mom wasn't the biggest fan. 3 flowers come with the order. For entrees, my step mom got the 8oz filet mignon with the dauphinoise potatoes and I got the Maine lobster risotto. My step mom liked her steak but wasn't a big fan of the potatoes. I also tried her potatoes and thought they were dry and just not great. As for my risotto, my goodness it was probably the worst risotto I've ever had. It was dry and unseasoned and there was even bits of lobster shell or something in there that was crunchy. It also comes in the biggest plate ever for no reason, as they could easily fit it in a smaller bowl/plate so there's more room on the table. For a place that is on the expensive side, you're not getting your moneys worth. As for the drinks, I got the comme ci, comme ca and the Latin medicine. The comme ci, comme ca was soooo good! I could drink 10 of them. The Latin medicine wasn't anything special. Another issue I had were the bathrooms. I went in both bathrooms and both were out of paper towels. Even the larger stall that has a sink inside had no paper towels. I had to literally go under the sink to find a roll of paper towels and put on the counter to use. All in all, i like the idea of this place, but idk if I want to come back, if only for a drink at happy hour or something.

I'm hesitant on giving this place a higher rating simply because of how expensive the bill came out to be compared to how much I enjoyed the meal. Jay's is located in Fort Lauderdale and there is plenty of street parking nearby but I ended up parking in a lot right next to the restaurant. We visited this restaurant on a Thursday evening around 6:30pm and upon entering, we were greeted by a host who checked us in for our reservation and led us to our table. All the staff were very welcoming and attentive, the ambiance and decor in the restaurant is incredible. It's a very spacious restaurant with lots of seating, and during our visit I spotted at least 3 bars. The music is louder on one side of the restaurant than the other, so if you prefer a more intimate and quiet vibe, you can still enjoy this restaurant. Once we were seated, our server came by with the wine menu and food menu and offered us sparkling or still water; if you want tap water it won't be offered, you have to request it. We did not realize this immediately so we said still and the server brought over a bottle of Saratoga water ($10 each bottle). After a few minutes I had a question about the Dine Out Lauderdale menu and the server said she had to go and confirm that it was possible. She then came back with the menus which is where we ended up ordering from. Initially I went in wanting to order from their happy hour menu, but she informed us that this was only available at the bar. In hindsight I wish I would've done that because I feel like I may have given this restaurant a higher rating. We started by ordering the Latin Medicine cocktail which was one of the best things we ordered. They brought over complimentary bread which was also good, it was a warm & herby sourdough. We placed an order for the Oysters Rockefeller & Rock Shrimp Tempura. I would rate the Oysters a 7 out of 10, but the shrimp was too bready and I was not a huge fan, I would give it a 5.5 out of 10. As we each ordered from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu, two of us ordered the Lobster Oreganata, and one ordered the Caesar salad with no anchovies to start. The lobster was good, but I wish it had a bit more salt/seasoning and I wish it was served with some sort of crostini. We used the leftover of the complimentary bread and it did the trick. The salad was good as well. For the main courses two of us ordered the Prime Rib (1 medium & 1 medium rare) and one ordered the Radiatori Pasta with shrimp (+$14). The medium rare Prime Rib was cooked perfectly, but the medium was definitely overcooked so I would just stick to ordering it medium rare if you go for this option. The flavor of the meat was great, and the sides it came with were good, but I've definitely had better. The pasta was delicious and the added shrimp were massive! I would recommend both of those main dishes when dining here. For dessert two of us ordered the sea salt caramel cheesecake and the last ordered The World's Best Key Lime Pie which definitely was not the world's best. After one bite, she ended up switching it over to the Sea Salt Caramel Cheesecake. If you're a Key Lime Pie connoisseur, I would definitely get another dessert option. We finished off by each ordering the Jay's Tequila Espresso Martini which was definitly overhyped. The presentation was great, and we were anticipating drinking this the whole night, only to be let down because it somehow tasted watery. It was nicely chilled but I think maybe they shocked the espresso too soon after brewing and used too much ice when shaking the drinks. We asked for the bill and the server brought over 3 mini chocolate chip cookies which were warm and chewy. The bill ended up being $430 and a service fee of 20% was applied to the bill automatically. The restaurant has a policy where you cannot split the bills, but you can use multiple cards to pay. Overall, I would say the service is great! From the time we walked in to the time we walked out, the staff was attentive and kind. The food runners also had some conversation with us and it added to the nice ambiance of the restaurant. The restaurant also does not skimp out on portion sizes. Even though we ordered from the Dine Out Lauderdale menu, the portions were as if you ordered from the regular menu which I appreciate, because a lot of restaurants who participate in Miami Spice make the portions smaller for those menus. What makes this a 3 out of 5 for me is that for $430, although we had a full feast, a few of the dishes were not as good as I expected and I would not reorder. I also feel like there were ways we were hustled into spending more money; like with the water, overselling a dish; like the Rock Shrimp Tempura. I would however come back to try their happy hour at the bar. I want to try their Steak Frites special, and I also want to partake in their $5 martinis for ladies night.

Dine Out FTL experience. Pre-Fix Menus $45. Tue-Thurs & Sundays ONLY! Ambiance: STUNNING 11/10- decor = immaculate, absolutely stunning. Service: AMAZING!!!!! Our server was so sweet- got everything we needed right away! For the pre-fix menu, for the starters, I chose the Lobster Oreganata! Maine Lobster, Roasted Garlic Butter, Oreganata, And my cousins chose the Signature Duck Fat Potato Wedges/Rosemary Aioli, Parmesan, Parmesan/shaved black truffle. Both were super duper great options. Can't go wrong with either of them. Main entrees we all chose the prime rib 8.5/10- it was overally salty, however, with the mash potatoes & creamed spinach - great pairing and is included wiith your meal- so it balances out. We had the salted caramel cheesecake & key lime' both tasty options!!! We had a fabulous time. I was obsessed with the decor. Everything overall was up to par. So glad I got to try this place. Definitely photo OP worthy. From the interior to the exterior = immaculate!! TOTD: Make sure to let them know you want the Dine Out FTL menu. It's a separate menu attached in the photos.

The whole restaurant is a vibe. The DJ was amazing. Played some great songs it wasn't to loud I still was able to hear my friends. Stephen was a very great server he was very knowledgeable and gave amazing recommendations our food came out tasty and done to perfection.

I had been to this location under another restaurant and really enjoyed, so when we saw a new place had opened, we immediately wanted to try it. It also helped that TikTok was all over it, and now I know why. We made reservations for Saturday night. As soon as we arrived our table was ready. The setup is great! Middle bar, great for those who just want to go for a drink and have a more casual night. There were some more private areas, and we sat on the "main room" where the DJ was playing. There was another small bar in this room and the beautiful glass windows add to the romantic vibe. We were also told that there are nights with a live violin or a live saxophone. Let's start with service. We had someone come and take our drinks menu, and she started working on them quick at the bar area. Then almost instantly our server came, Guillherme. Friendly, helpful, just excellent. He made great recommendations, kept coming back to make sure our glasses were full and that we had everything we wanted and needed, but loved that he also knew when we were mid-conversation and just walked around our table looking for the right time to approach us. 5 stars! Food was great too! Starting with the sourdough bread, warm and delicious. The crispy tuna appetizer was amazing. And the filet mignon was cooked perfectly to order. The lobster risotto was a bit salty for my taste but I'm sure others would appreciate that. To finish we had the baked Alaska, which is beautiful, and sure to bring a smile to everyone on the table when seeing it come to you. The DJ as mentioned, played the entire time we were there but appreciated it not being too loud, so everyone is able to have comfortable conversations and not have to shout the orders. We are already planning to come back with some other friends and hope Jay's in here to stay!

I came to Jay's in Fort Lauderdale last Thursday for their Ladies Night and it was everything I didn't know I needed. Every Thursday from 5 PM to close, they offer free drinks with any food item, and let me tell you, the food alone is worth the visit. I ordered the chargrilled Oysters Rockefeller, and I honestly haven't stopped thinking about them since. They were 10 out of 10. Easily some of the best oysters I've ever had. They're baked East Coast oysters topped with bacon, leaf spinach, cream, and a Parmesan Reggiano crust. Rich, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. For drinks, I had a lemon drop and a French 75. Both were really good, but to be honest, I came back for the oysters. I couldn't even wait until the next Ladies Night. I came back the following Wednesday because I was craving them so bad. Eugene was great. He made us different flavored shots and really helped make it a fun girls' night out.I smiled ear to ear when I walked in and saw him. I know I wanted him to be my bartender again and he remembered me which was even better. Who doesn't love an attentive bar tender. Also had a chance to speak to the assistant manager, John and he was a really cool down-to-earth guy from Maryland like me so I enjoyed that connection and he explained how fresh their oysters are. The oysters are lucky duck oysters and like I said, I definitely recommend. They are a must try. The atmosphere at Jay's is beautiful. The music is just right and the space has a really nice vibe. It's perfect for a date night, dinner with friends, or even a birthday dinner or special occasion. It's the kind of place where you can come for a laid-back happy hour or get dressed up for something a little more special. A really good mix. If you're in the Fort Lauderdale area, I definitely recommend checking out Jay's on a Thursday night. Good drinks, great people, and food that will have you coming back. PLEASE look out for Eugene he is extremely attentive and mixed for drinks

We had a fantastic date night at Jay's. From outside it seemed kind of dead but as soon as we stepped inside it was lively and exciting. The hostesses were a bit off putting and that's my only criticism. Service wise, amazing. Our server was personable, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu. It is inside of a beautiful old church. The bar was impressive and liquor selection is extensive. The complimentary bread is a big fluffy thymey soft and crispy delicious treat. They nailed the wedge salad with chunky blue cheese and thick bojuie bacon. The reason I picked this spot though is for one thing. Prime rib cart. This prime rib was actually perfect. Soft rich fat with buttery pink meat, crunchy on the ends and dusted in Montreal seasoning. People were getting ginormous Kings cuts and bringing half home. I got just the basic city cut and it was enough and then some. You can certainly ball out here but if you want a really good upscale steak house meal, you can make it work. Will definitely be back and I hope Jay's can maintain this level of satiety for the years to come. Well done Jay!

Lobster Oreganata, Roasted beet and goat cheese salad, bread for the table, lobster macaroni, tuna crispy rice, and cheesecake. Everything tasted great. My favorite was the lobster oreganata. I loved our waitress, the service, the presentation, and decor. John stopped by our table and made me a wonderful mocktail. 1000 percent would come again.

With so many new and established steak houses in town, Jay's needs to step it up if they want to survive. We walked in without a reservation and although the hostess told us there was no problem to sit at a bar high top, the service was still riddled with hiccups. Wait times, attention to detail, and overall responsiveness. We ordered drinks after a few minutes and watched as the drinks sat on the bar for 10 minutes before making their way to our table. Food: We shared a filet, Dauphinois potatoes, lobster oreganato appetizer and a vodka pasta dish. Filet was pretty standard. The potatoes were very undercooked. The lobster was fishy tasting, freezer burnt and not prepared in a traditional oreganato manner. Pasta a poor choice, sauce was subpar (error on our part). The manager stopped over to check on us and he noticed the potatoes were not touched. We told him they were undercooked and he offered to take off our bill. Needless to say, he forgot. We will not be back. Too many other options in this town that consistently deliver much better quality at the same price. Pros: There was a DJ with a live sax player performing; Nice ambiance.

I've been to Jay's before for happy hour and really enjoyed the burger, so I was excited to come back with my husband and friends for dinner. Unfortunately, this visit left me a little disappointed. It was a Wednesday evening, not overly crowded, yet the service was very slow. When appetizers arrived, my husband's salad was mixed up with a friend's. Later with the main course, A friend ordered one medium well and one well done. Halfway through eating, they realized their steaks had been swapped. Details like that matter a lot -especially if food allergies were involved. The staff bringing out plates didn't seem very attentive. As for my own meal, I was the most disappointed. I ordered a steak medium rare, but the first bite was overwhelmingly salty-like pure sea salt. Both my husband and a friend tried it and agreed it was inedible. I had to send it back, which I rarely do. The replacement steak came out clearly undercooked and not at all medium rare. It went back barely uneaten, (as seen in the picture) which was very frustrating because I had been looking forward to it. On the bright side, when my friend mentioned the issues to the manager John, he immediately came over, apologized, and surprised us with complimentary shots, which were delicious. Both John and our server John were excellent-very kind and attentive after the problems were raised. Ratings: * Manager John & John waiter 5 stars * Service (speed & attentiveness: 1 star * Accuracy of orders: 1 star * My steak: 0 stars Overall, I'll still come back to Jay's for happy hour, but I won't be returning for dinner.

Got invited to Jays for my birthday dinner and loved it. This is your time to dress up and fine dine. Loved the remodeling the did, this space used to be Holy Blue that closed but originally it was a church. They practically have three spaces and three bars. An outside patio area, the main dining room area with a bar and the nightlife area which is dimmer and darker with chandeliers and beautiful stained windows. It is also where the DJ is placed. The food: They had a bread service, complimentary bread that had somewhat an herb seasoning on top, and even though the outside was crunchy hard, the inside was warm and soft, so good. We ordered a seafood tower for two. Honestly, it could have fed four people, it was a lot, but we ate it all. It came with caviar, tuna tartar, blue crab, lobster, oysters, shrimp, it was delicious and fresh. We also shared a 72-ounce Rib Eye that was great and cooked perfectly. We ordered the tasting salt to dip the meat in; my fave was the truffle salt. For a side, we had the pomme potatoes which are like scalloped potatoes and that did not disappoint, It was cheesy and good. The staff was incredible and on point, however the fun part was when the owner, Jay stopped by to introduce himself. He took out a Sharpie and signed "Happy Birthday" on the table, then the rest of the staff came and signed it as well. Before I left, they wrapped up the tablecloth and gave it to me as a memory, now I have a new tablecloth at home lol! That was a cute personable touch to the dining experience. Jay also gave me a dessert platter that had three desserts; a thick and creamy cheesecake, a homemade pudding and a dark chocolate mousse cake. All three were amazing, I really can't tell you which one is better, it all depends on what you like. This is the place to go to for a celebration dinner or just because you want to have a great meal with admirable service. There is a small parking lot on the side but if not, street parking is available across the street. PRO TIP: Ladies drink free on Thursdays.

I loved this place. From the decor to the service to the food. Everything was top tier. I already know this will be a place we frequent often. We had the wagyu tartare and tuna rice for starters. Both were delicious. For entrees we have the ribeye and Chilean sea bass. Both were so good! We shared the mashed potatoes, lobster Mac and cheese and mushrooms. There wasn't a bad dish. 10/10 recommend.

A beautiful space in a deconsecrated church, beautifully transformed. Service was really attentive and friendly Our steaks were tender and perfectly cooked. Sides of roasted carrots, creamed spinach, duck fat fries were delicious The wine list is thorough, but definitely on the pricey side Favorite things: many restaurants are after a mix of disco and supper club vibe. Jays carries it off well. The DJ kept a soft beat that complimented the evening, at an appropriate sound level. A guitarist added rich highlights to the atmosphere A very enjoyable evening

We decided to do ladies night at Jays on a Thursday night. Their ladies night deal is ladies drink free with the purchase of a food item at the bar. You must be able to sit at the bar in order to be serviced, so be sure to get there early to grab seats, all three bars were really crowded. We tried a few items from their happy hour menu and also from the regular menu. The food was certainly good so I am definitely looking forward to coming back for dinner. The service at the bar was a bit slow, I think they need more people for such busy nights, but the staff was friendly and doing their best to keep our glasses filled. Overall I'd says it's a fun spot with good drinks and delicious food.

5 stars- atmosphere 3 stars- service 4.5 stars- drinks 2 stars- food I usually don't rate these things individually, but I had a hard time figuring out what to rate this restaurant. I have been here twice now. I wasn't too impressed the first time. Tonight didn't help. The atmosphere of this restaurant is really nice. The north side feels very upscale. I was here a week ago for a birthday dinner. I had a glass of Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon. This was very good. I ordered the prime rib trolley, as did several others at our table. The prime rib looked real good. It was cooked just right for me. When I ate it, I did not think it had much flavor. Those of us who ordered this thought it was bland. The creamed spinach was ok. The potatoes were tasty. Someone at the table ordered steak frites and he said it was pretty good. He did eat it all. Thursday, I met a couple friends for Ladies Night. We sat at the bar. I wanted to try their burger.I asked for plain fries. Theirs are advertised with duck fat. I did not want that on my fries but unfortunately that is all they serve. No plain fries. It was kind of sad to eat this lonely burger. I wasn't too hungry so I figured it would be enough. It turned out I did not eat much of it at all. The burger was served luke warm. The bacon was meh. No ketchup and mustard served with it. I usually do not add these when I am at a fine dining restaurant but this burger had very, very little flavor. After several minutes, I asked a random server for these because the bartenders were busy. Unfortunately, the ketchup and mustard did not help. I actually got a cheeseburger on the way home from BK. Anyway, the bright side was my lemon drop martinis were excellent. I would probably come back here only for that. The dirty martini was not good. Neither was the olive.

Went tonight for the dine out Ft. Lauderdale deal. Very nice decor, great service & fabulous food. I had the lobster oreganata appetizer, the 10oz prime rib medium rare with au jus & horseradish sauce served creamed spinach & mashed potatoes. For desert the key lime pie. Everything was so delicious!!!!

My prime rib was cold and chewy. My beer was warm....The side potatoes and creamed spinach weren't good to me(my opinion). The servers were great but there was a lot of confusion when our food came out. The wrong plates were brought to our table and then taken away. Sides were missing once our food came out. The restaurant is beautiful but the service does not justify the price. Mind you, each bottle of water is $10, is tap not an option? The live music was terrible. I would imagine that a Friday night would have the best entertainment that the restaurant has to offer. Also, it took a long time to get our check.

If you are looking for beautiful and fun environment for a night time lounge/dinner outing this is the place to be, to go solely for the food would not suffice. I originally found this spot through Dine out Fort Lauderdale posts for a special menu. Coming into this experience excited but left disappointed with the quality of food served from this menu. I can't imagine the quality is the same for their main menu but I am intrigued to find out. I had the caesar salad as a starter, the prime rib as an entree and the key lime pie as a dessert. The prime rib I ordered was meant to be medium well but was served to me almost rare, to where it had to be returned. I then was asked what I wanted in exchange and ordered the Radiatori Pasta, which was spicy and delicious. The service from arrival to end was also attentive but seems that they are quite busy so there can be longer wait times for food and drinks. Overall, this establishment is vibey and worth it for just a night out with some apps and drinks. I will need to come back again to try the full menu which maybe offers a different experience as far as cuisine.

Took some coworkers here for dinner the other night and had amazing meal. Saw a video on instagram that there prime rib service was inspired by house of prime rib in San Francisco and knew I had to check it out, so when my colleagues said they wanted prime rib I knew exactly where I needed to go. Started our meal off with oysters, bone marrow and the lamb chop appetizer which were all great. We all did the king cut prime rib for our entrees and were not disappointed. Don't know if it was better the House of Prime Rib but it's the closest I've found anywhere. Service was great throughout the meal. Vibe was very energetic and this seems like the place to be. Would definitely return! 10/10

Went in for happy hour. The restaurant is so cute inside with the stained glass windows and modern velvet chairs. They have an amazing happy hour with $5-7 vodka cocktails and food under $15. We also had the lobster oreganatta the bartender suggested. It was SO good. Will be back for ladies night. On Thursdays women drink for free with the purchase of food!

The restaurant is beautiful and the live music was amazing. The drinks were so good and the service was great. Was taken here to celebrate my birthday and the staff made it so special. Giovanna was so sweet and an amazing server!

Stumbled upon this place which had literally opened a week before we found it. Great eminence and music. Staff were still working the kinks of service and knowing the menu but the food was good.

My wife and I went to visit Jays during the dine out Lauderdale month. The environment is absolutely beautiful, staff are extremely nice and attentive. At first, they did not bring the dine out menu but after asking they immediately brought it. The appetizers and drinks were great! Steak itself was not memorable, as it was dry. Reason I give 3 stars is because I found hair deep in my key lime pie and when I showed it to the server, they asked if I wanted another piece. In my mind "there's probably more where it came from..." so I refused. But the manager never came to apologize, I don't know if they were informed.

Delicious food, good drinks, great service. The vodka pasta and prime rib were both 10/10. Wedge salad and caramel cheesecake also highly recommended. Great addition to the area

Everything we tried at the soft opening was delicious . The place had a very fun vibe for a steak house . Entertainment was fire dancers and dj. and they offered plenty of different craft cocktails. I'm excited to see this place open as a full blown restaurant. They had a super yummy chocolate mousse desert that I will go back for!

Absolutely loved this place. My friends wanted to take me out for my birthday so I requested Jay's. We got there early and it filled up quickly. The staff was so friendly and made the evening so enjoyable. Music and entertainment was excellent. They also have an amazing Happy Hour! Can't wait to go back!

Great ambiance, great service, really good steaks. We had the tomahawks. Super chill and classy spot with main bar, main dining plus lounge dining, second bar, and back bar (later at night.). Looks like they can put on shows or entertainment but both times we were there it was chill for dinner. Weekends are louder and later. Awesome spot for classy happy hour. Entrance isn't really marked which is fine, so just know where you're going.

Food was great, service had a few hiccups. It wasn't busy when we arrived, but it still took a while for tables to be cleaned. I noticed dirty tables right away, and they even sat a party next to one. We ordered the filet mignon (perfect temp, buttery, and flavorful) and a NY strip that came out rare instead of medium. They quickly fixed it and nailed it the second time. Carrots came out cold, so we swapped for mashed potatoes--solid choice. Bread? AMAZING and plentiful. Appetizers (lamb chops & shrimp) were both winners. Cheesecake for dessert was a good pick, but they forgot to pack it up for us with the rest of our leftovers. Loved the cool ambiance inside an old church. Despite the small bumps, I'd definitely come back

We came here on Thursday night for the all day ladies drink free happy hour, and everything we had on the menu was delicious, shrimp tempura, and cheese bites were my main, and everyone else tried the other happy hour items and enjoyed them. We also ate the Rockefeller oysters (not happy hour) which were so tasty. The service was a bit slow but only because the bar was PACKED. Their service was still kind, and all staff treated everyone well from what I saw. Eugene got us right with the drinks and shots for our party, and we basically closed out the bar. Had a great night. The manager John is pleasant also, checked in on us throughout the night and kept his cool throughout the hectic night. Though it was very busy, it was a great vibe, enjoyed the music and the people we met. I'm here now for the second time in about a week. Jaylene was my bartender this second time around and she was great also, and Gene was also wonderful.

Jay's did not live up to the hype, and my friend and I who are longtime locals who enjoy fine dining were quite disappointed. We went with high hopes, having been to the same space when it was Holly blue. It's still a beautiful space. There's no question about that. And on the plus side, they've turned the music down to where it still creates a fun vibe, but you can actually talk without a megaphone. We went in with high hopes to try it out for the first time, lord, in part by their very attractively priced Tomahawk Tuesday, $125 for two. Flemmings has done this and runs at year round. Flemming does it right, recognizing the Tuesdays is a slower night than most of the other six days of the week. They also recognize the people may want to try a restaurant out this way, since both of them run at least that much per person when you order off the regular menu. Flemmings gives you incredibly high-quality and very generous, full-size portions of the sides, salads, and desserts that come with this. Jay's on the other hand, serve you an airline size salad, dinky, side, portions, and desserts, and while their Tomahawk is listed as the same size and may well be, it is not good. It was tough and had a ton of fat on it. Tropical Acres steaks are better at a fraction of the price and this stake which normally goes for $200 and a sized 10 ounces larger was more the quality that you would find at an outback. In other words, edible but not prime beef and not delicious. All in all we felt like second class citizens ordering this. From my point of view, that's a wasted opportunity for a restaurant that should recognize that this is a Tuesday in July, and that people like us, had we had the same experience as Flemings gave us, would be back with friends over and over, and ordering the various other items on the menu , probably on a weekend. Also, no one cleared the salad plates when someone brought out the main course and sides, and no one corrected that for nearly 5 minutes. Any longer and we would've sent this whole thing back. On another note, on the regular menu, they feature prime rib served from a rather grand silver trolley , like a fine London hotel, famous for that. We inquired about it, and we're told that the big roast that we saw being carved two tables away, has no bone in it. Another missed opportunity and mistake, in this writers opinion. All in all, this is just the latest entry in the single, most crowded field in all of upscale, dining, the steakhouse. Fort Lauderdale has a bunch of them, including Daniel's, which we have yet to try and which from a marketing standpoint seems to be going head-to-head with this place . Catch and cut, which also opened recently, was a better experience on every level than this restaurant. Chima and Fogo de Chao offer at least as nice in atmosphere, better food, and a far better value than even this attempt at a bargain. My advice to this place, but frankly more importantly to Daniel's, is if you're gonna bother to offer a promotional menu, either treat the customers who order it as well and as generously as you would treat anyone, or expect them to assume that that's just the way the restaurant is. Which means, in short, don't bother. Because it will backfire. If you can deliver a great steak, accurately prepared with good generous sides, I guarantee you people will come back wanting more.

After hearing about Jay's opening, we decided to try it. It has only been open for five days! Got there at 5:00 pm when they opened, parking was easy, on the street, right in front. I didn't see valet parking. Upon entering, the vibe was good, music was lively and we were seated. Seating was comfortable. Started with the bread which tasted unexpectedly great! Our server was attentive, didn't rush us, and we really enjoyed the meal. A place we would go back to.

A friend of mine made a reservation for 7 for a surprise birthday dinner. Everything's started out well but there were some issues. We started off with drinks which were the Jay's Signature Espresso Martini & Easy Street. The espresso martini was balanced well & you could definitely taste the tequila. The Easy Street was very refreshing & also well balanced. We ordered duck fat potato wedges & crispy tuna rice as apps which were both really good. Unfortunately, we had to ask for the complimentary bread 3 times while other tables got theirs right away. We ended up getting it packaged to go since bu the time it came out we were already done eating our entrees. The bread looked amazing which is why I was so upset we had to ask for it multiple times and didn't get to enjoy it fresh. For entrees we ordered 2 pastas, 3 steaks & 1 risotto. I ordered the radiatore allá vodka with spicy Italian sausage for a surcharge. When the dish came out I didn't see the additional sausage so I asked our server who informed me it was there. I didn't see it, but didn't make a fuss and accepted her response. She came back a few minutes later to clarify that they had sold out of the spicy Italian sausage and confirmed it wasn't in the pasta and had been removed from the bill. A little confusing but no big deal. When we received the bill the surcharge for the sausage was still there and we had to wait a few additional minutes for it to get removed but the server was apologetic for the mistake. My friend who ordered the risotto ended up sending it back noting that it was very dry. The steaks all came out as expected and to everyone's liking. The peppercorn sauce was great with the filet. We ordered one side that didn't come, but we weren't charged for it so no harm, no foul. The best part of the dinner was when we celebrated the birthday. Our server brought out the cake with a few other staff members & the table sang happy birthday. One of the servers stamped the table cloth next to the cake with the Jay's logo & then gave us a sharpie for us all to sign the table cloth. It was a really nice touch & something I hadn't seen before. We all had fun with it. They do let you take the signed/stamped table cloth if you want. The cake cutting fee was $35 and gratuity wasn't included. The music was a little on the loud side but that could've also been our perception because we were at a large round table. I didn't have any issues speaking with the people directly next to me. Overall I would definitely go back to give the service a second chance because the drinks, food, decor, and friendliness of the staff were all enjoyable.

Exceptional food quality and just a flat out beautiful restaurant. I had been here when it was Hollyblue and enjoyed it as well except for one difference: the music level. I went on a Thursday and found that the elevated music was distracting from the overall experience. Most people were shouting to communicate and it tarnished the upscale feel of the restaurant. I had a wonderful waitress that was friendly and informed what we shoud get and what might be a second choice. They have a wonderful cocktail and wine list and they mean business. I had the Dine Out menu and thought it was a good choice for me, modified wedge salad, radiatori pasta (spicy but so good), and finished with the key lime pie (rich & tart.) Street parking at this location, I did not see a valet when I went but I'm sure that on weekends there will be some type of service there. If you want an elevated experience this will be your choice, call to see if there might be nights where it is more dinner focused instead of more social circle, unless of course you want that. Plush.

I celebrated my birthday here and had one of the best nights EVER. The service great, and the food and drinks were amazing. The bread they bring out is delicious, and all of our drinks were perfection. I had the filet with truffle butter and it was insane. The spicy pasta alla vodka with ricotta was amazing (but definitely spicy). The owner is so sweet and made our experience so incredible for my birthday. The ambiance and the music is great, with dancers and lights. Not to mention the building is absolutely beautiful!! Highly recommend this place!!

Customer service 9/10 Aesthetic 8/10 Food: Bone in ribeye- 7/10 Wedge fries- 7/10 Lollipop lamp chop-6/10 Ice berg wedge salad- 7/10 Mocktail- 9/10 Comme ci comme ca drink- 7/10

Incredible food and cocktails. Our server, Tristyn, recommended the bone marrow appetizer and salted caramel cheesecake for dessert.. WOW. She was fabulous and service was on point. Great new addition to Fort Lauderdale!

This is a newly opened "modern steakhouse & late-night destination landmark". I can see their vision and what they are attempting to do with this space, but as of now, they fall well short. The design and decor of the former church turned restaurant/night club is stunning, however the layout is a little clunky. Perhaps they tried to separate all the spaces but it just feels like we were in three different places. We dined in the quiet dining room, went into another room which served as the bar, and finally made our way into the entertainment area, which also served as an additional eating area. The food service was a bit slow as there was quite a bit of time between our appetizers and main course. The complimentary bread was delicious and perhaps the highlight of the night. For our appetizer we had the wagyu tartare. It was a bit underwhelming. I had the ribeye and the flight of dipping salts as my main course. For a steakhouse, I was not impressed with the quality of the steak or the cook. My wife and I shared the Paccheri. It tasted like an average pesto pasta, nothing special or anything we'd order again. My wife ordered this dish based on the presentation on Instagram. Let's just say this presentation wasn't instagram worthy.

The restaurant is intriguing and is beautiful. It used to be a church and the food is excellent and the prime rib trolley is a show stopper BUT the saxophone player and DJ music is played so loud, no matter where you sit, it is as though you are at a concert and not in a dinner setting. Almost impossible to have a conversation and not somewhere you would want to celebrate with friends and family unless they wanted a loud celebration. They apparently have Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday alternative options with less noise but if you want a prime time dining experience with conversation and atmosphere on a weekend then this isn't for you and that is truly a shame

We arrived at 5 pm for 1st seating. We were a party of 6.We were greeted by the mgr/owner I wasn't sure which but he was very gracious. We had drinks my Manhattan was excellent.We ordered the lobster oreganato for an appetizer. It was absolutely delicious. We all had the PrIme Rib.It was very good but order the aujus on the side. The mashed potatoes were very good. Then we get to dessert some of us had key lime pie which was very good and I had the salted caramel cheese cake. It was excellent. The service was absolutely TOP SHELF.You could not have asked for better. Overall a wonderful experience!! Oh and the place is Beautiful inside!!

We're so excited to try as I love the old Holly Blue. Such a pretty venue. What a disappointment we waited so long for our food and did the dine out Fort Lauderdale menu. The lobster had a thick room temperature sauce and was not good. The prime rib was overly salty And the spinach served with it was like a spinach dip but again because it wasn't hot. It was very thick. Both my daughter and I came home with a stomach ache not feeling so well. Went for happy hour before our meal and definitely the drinks were mediocre at best seemed watered down. I live so close and was so excited to try . Don't waste your money or your time

There is no Valet parking and we had to look for a metered parking space. The food, ambiance and service were excellent. However, the noise from the DJ was thunderous. We were a party of 6 and had to scream to have any conversation. We forfeited having desert and couldn't leave fast enough due to the intolerable noise. An expensive dinner RUINED by the ongoing pounding noise from the DJ.& Steve H

Interesting place! Fun decor and amazing music. So unexpected. The saxophonist was so good! Came for happy hour and stayed for the steak. Service and food were great. A little pricy but worth it. Will definitely come back. Hopefully they will still have the saxophone player!

First time at Jays and won't be my last. The place is beautiful and the vibe was great. I had the best burger I've had in a while and the tempura shrimp was amazing. My server Kristy did good recommending me these plates. She was very sweet and was attentive making sure I was good.

Amazing ambiance and delicious food I enjoyed everything they offered and can't wait to go back. Don't miss this!

Was very excited to come in and try Jay's for the first time! Haven't been since it used to be Holly Blue, and i remember the food at Holly Blue was amazing! Me and my best friend sat at the bar ready for Tomahawk Tuesday, which seemed like a pretty good deal. We order two cocktails and advised the bartender we'd need a couple minutes to decide on food. When we were ready to order the bartender informed us that they were already out of tomahawks at 8pm. Sad to say I will not be returning, as i did not feel the hospitality or ambiance was worth it. Good luck to them!

Service was amazing! Made me feel so special. Food and atmosphere so good. Beautiful restaurant. Highly recommend lamb chops

We had an awesome dinner at Jay's. Portions are plentiful and they are very generous with the lobster. The restaurant is beautiful and was totally packed for early dinner reservation. We had friendly and knowledgeable service from Jailene, who gave us great recommendations. Highlights were the tuna crispy rice, bone marrow, lobster oreganata, lamb chop lollipops, seabass, radiatori and lobster macaroni. And let's not forget their chocolate cake! We will definitely be back soon!

The food was absolutely incredible. The spicy rigatoni was to die for. Steaks were amazing. Lobster mac and cheese, duck fat potato wedges, crispy tuna rica. 10/10. Even the starter bread was so soft and warm with great flavor. (Really good to dip in left over pasta sauce) Everyone was very nice and it felt like everyone was super happy in there. The manager stopped by multiple times to check on us and was so kind. Restaurant is gorgeous. Only thing is, it was a little loud. Really really recommend.