J.Theodore Restaurant & Bar

For a Saturday night, this place was surprisingly quiet. It felt like a hidden gem in the heart of Frisco—beautifully decorated, welcoming, and intimate. Our server was kind and attentive, and he made several solid recommendations, including from the dessert menu after dinner. To start, we had the bacon and eggs (deviled eggs) and the lobster jar. Both were delectable! I don’t think any restaurants serve deviled eggs with the balance of sweet and savory that I prefer and make, but the million dollar bacon helps to make up for the lack of sweet in the egg filling. The lobster was perfectly cooked—velvety and buttery, with a hint spice—and it was paired with the perfect bread. For dinner, we had the carbonara pasta and the salmon, both of which were pretty good. My only issue with the salmon was that the menu description mentioned it was cooked in a butter sauce and served over risotto—I subbed the avocado risotto for veggie risotto per our server’s suggestion—but the salmon was so HEAVILY drizzled with some kind of balsamic sauce, that it overpowered an otherwise solid dish. Next time I would order the same thing and ask that they hold the sauce. If they are committed to keeping this sauce, they should avoid the zebra-like design and do a very LIGHT drizzle, and it would be great! Finally, we got a slice of red velvet and a slice of caramel coconut pecan cake to go. I’m not big on sweets but both cakes had the most amazing flavors—superb, really! Overall, it was a nice and unexpected experience, and I appreciate their willingness to accommodate most any substitution. We will definitely come back, though I do agree with some others that the pricing does not match the experience.

Went in with no expectations, didn’t even look at the menu. Good patio, good interior decor and friendly service. We ordered off the happy hour menu and it went until 6 which was a good time for us. Our favorites were the steak tacos and the sliders. Also really liked the dip trio. Would come back again soon.

We had not been here for dinner in a while, we usually go for brunch, which is very good. Well, for dinner, I was shocked at the prices. They raised the prices $3+ on EVERYTHING since last year. Truffle fries were $13, now they are $16. Tuna ahí salad was $25, now $28. My son has pasta carbonara with chicken and went from $30 to $33. Pasta!!!! The food was good, but in my opinion, not worth the new prices. We were 3 and paid $135 + tip on top for the 3 of us, with 1 appetizer and 1 glass of wine aside our entree. No dessert. The staff was overall attentive, and the setting and ambiance, particularly when you sit outside, are always fantastic. They had some music Friday night when we sat in the very charming patio, it was very nice. So it's a tradeoff of food vs price vs atmosphere. Will come back again, but maybe just for happy hour or brunch.

Recently dined here for dinner on a Friday evening celebrating a friend’s belated birthday. We had a reservation so there was no wait to be seated. The dining area was semi-upscale and clean. We decided to move over to a different area where there was live music and a more relaxed atmosphere. We kept it simple and ordered pulled pork sandwiches, truffle fries and a few alcoholic beverages. The food was pretty tasty and drinks were on point. The service was excellent! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely a thumbs up if you’re in the area.

We went for a late brunch here on a busy Sunday and the staff was very courteous and was able to seat us quickly. The patio was perfect to eat outside and the food was excellent.

This may very well be our all-new favorite brunch place! When you first walk in, there is a bakery counter showing off all of their desserts. I know most, if not all, are made in-house. We don't typically plan on a dessert as part of a brunch meal, but there were too many good options. We knew we would finish the meal with a slice of cake. It has indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is a lovely shaded area. They provide cushions for the chairs, so it is very comfortable. The brunch menu wasn't overly expansive, but there was plenty to choose from. I went with the Flower Child Benedict, substituting the english muffin with a croissant. It was fantastic! I added a side of sausage for some extra protein. We wrapped up with a Strawberry Lemon cake that was out of this world. Put this place on your Brunch list! TL;DR - Come for the brunch, stay for the killer desserts.

Went here for brunch and was blown away by the ambience absolutely perfect, wouldn’t change a thing. The service was top-notch too. However, the food was just average, especially considering the price.

Love the food here. Service waa excellent. Everything on their menu looks amazing ! My pork chop was delicious!

This speakeasy is nestled in a strip mall. The place is small and intimate. You just go behind the bookshelf. They play live music that is good. Our waitress was very nice and quick. I ordered a cosmopolitan but was convinced I must try the espresso martini. It was delicious! Before this I've only had one at Del Friscos is NYC and it was horrible. They do have a small menu. We ordered the eggs and bacon. By the time the night ended I was in good spirits. Super bummed tho I left or lost my Christian Dior wallet somewhere there.

Well, J. Theodore certainly delivered... just not in the way anyone would hope. Let's start with the food: one of the three of us barely touched his overpriced entrée--which I suppose is a creative take on "light dining." The Brussels sprouts appetizer? A bold choice if they were aiming for "inedible." The berry salad managed to be just okay, and the Margherita flatbread? Let's call it dough-forward--because it was clearly shy of being fully cooked. But the real star of the show was our waitress, who clearly mistook an almost-empty restaurant for a fast-paced airport terminal. She noticed one of us hadn't eaten his meal and, instead of the usual "Is everything alright?", she ups the charm by offering a to-go box mid-bite. Classy. And for the grand finale, she returns to the table and loudly asks how we want to split the bill--as though three corporate executives out for dinner needed to Venmo each other $35.00. I had heard the place had gone downhill, but this was a whole new level of "don't bother." Bad food, worse service. That was our last visit

I love coming here but I hate the prices! We enjoy the cocktails and ambiance (this time there was a huge group of obnoxious ladies but they were having fun). We love the deviled eggs with candied bacon to start. We normally get the sliders and fries but this time we split a burger French style. The staff is always great and they make celebrations special. I love their Brussels but $18 for a side of veggies is just a bit much. I don't care for the small space of the speakeasy.

I went here for a brunch baby shower that my friends threw for me and the outside is so beautiful. It was a small party about 10 of us and they sat us right by the fireplace which was amazing because it was a little chilly in November. Our waiter was so nice and kept asking if people wanted to order drinks as they arrived opposed to having to wait, and the guest loved that. I can't speak to the drinks as I'm pregnant but they did make me a virgin strawberry drink that was very flavorful. However, the same cannot be said for the entree. Biscuits were great but the chicken and waffles fell flat. The waffle was very dry and had no taste while the breading on the chicken was soggy and tasted like nothing. While the food I ordered wasn't good, some of the things my guest ordered was; such as the Benedict and steak and eggs. I will give this place another try but will not order that entree again.

I love J Theodore. It's my go to for a double date or delicious dessert (I love the chocolate raspberry cake). I've been three times in the last 4 months, so I've got some things to share with you. Sometimes the service is a little lackluster. People doing a job. Not terrible or even a little bad, just unmemorable. The food is very good which makes up for that. In the evenings they dim the lights and it's intimate, especially if you've got a booth. Brunch is great, with the exceptional note that they do not have specialty milks. No almond, no oat, no 2%. Whole milk only. For a place that claims to have barista service (and not just a server making a coffee), I find this shocking. But again, the food is VERY GOOD (see photos). Dang it. I love love love their chocolate raspberry cake. I won't tell you how many times I've popped in for a slice of cake, but we'll just say it would be embarrassing. They also sell cakes and I've heard cupcakes?! With advanced ordering. As for food, take a look at my pics for details.

Had an order to go it was a bust weekend, none the less such a good spot. Want to return and enjoy the food with good company. Staff was friendly.

I wasn't planning on sitting down at J Theodore, especially not at 10:30pm on a Saturday night, but the Rare Books Bar quoted us a 30-60 min wait (Separate review for them). We decided to grab drinks, truffle fries, and a slice of cake. Service was good! Nothing notable, but nothing to complain about either. The ambiance was interesting, it is definitely upscale, but there was a DJ playing extremely loud club music with awful transitions between songs. A handful of people were dancing too. Food and Drink review: -Eye of the Tiger Cocktail: It was okay. It tasted almost a little powdery, like there was emergenC sitting in it. No where near worth $17 -Guinness: it is what it is....for $8, seemed a bit steep, but it was fine -Parm truffle fries: hardly any parm, fries were just alright. Serving size was decent -Strawberry and lemon cake: Also just okay. The serving was large, but it was notably cold and not particularly moist. This isn't on par with the typical slices I've gotten from here in the past Overall, 3 stars because we left feeling disappointed. For upwards of $65, two drinks (one of them being a beer), fries, and a slice of cake was not something worth writing home about. We won't be returning.

This place is sliding downhill fast. With all of the other choice's in Frisco it will be a miracle if they make it. First of all, they are insanely over priced for the overall food, atmosphere etc. The food has become absolutely awful. I'm not sure if they are trying to cut corners or what. My husband and I split a margarita pizza. I honestly thought we'd been given cheese bread by accident. There was no red sauce, no tomatoes and maybe one leaf of basil. The rest was just cheese. The flatbread itself was undercooked and inedible. For 20+ dollars I could've had so many other great meals at better restaurants. It wasn't very busy at all on a Saturday night so I presume others are seeing the same thing I saw. It's a shame because I used to love this restaurant-- especially when it was Bonnie Ruth's. I hadn't been for a while and hopefully won't be going back.

Recently dined here for dinner on a Friday evening celebrating a friend's belated birthday. We had a reservation so there was no wait to be seated. The dining area was semi-upscale and clean. We decided to move over to a different area where there was live music and a more relaxed atmosphere. We kept it simple and ordered pulled pork sandwiches, truffle fries and a few alcoholic beverages. The food was pretty tasty and drinks were on point. The service was excellent! Our server was knowledgeable, friendly and made us feel welcome. Definitely a thumbs up if you're in the area and looking for speakeasy-style dining.

I'm so mad at myself for not grabbing our server's name. He was just fantastic! Kind, patient, informative, and took pride in his job. My brunch here at J Theodore was fine, nothing too crazy. But the ambiance and serve team really made the experience great. I did order just a plain traditional breakfast and I'd get it again. I can't wait to return to try their delicious cakes!

Good Food, service and ambiance! They have good cocktails too. Their Burrata toast is delicious. I loved the grilled portobello tacos, minimalistic but flavorful and filling. Been here twice, we always have a good time! Highly recommend this place.

I've been here quite a few times for dinner and brunch and it never disappoints! Some nights they have an acoustic artist in the patio area and inside there's a DJ playing old school hip hop and R&B.

we went to tonight (July 23, 2025) to celebrate our daughter's birthday. We have been going to this location since it was previously Bonnie Ruth's. what disturbed me about this visit was they closed down the kitchen and the bakery area at 9:15 PM. It would not have been so bad if they would've told us because added a 12 adults that were there 10 of them came, especially for the desserts. To only be told that we could not buy a dessert to go even though they were just sitting there. Eight business owners who understand good customer services is, and that's not what we received tonight. Nevertheless, we will be back again, but hopefully this message falls on the right ears. And their customer service improves.

Sunday brunch here is popping! There is a DJ, music is booming, lots of birthday celebrations going around. The restaurant itself is gorgeous! I love how modern yet warm the decor was! The food was really good! My friend and I ordered two dishes to share: French toast and country ham omelette. Note: this might not be the best spot to talk and converse, unless you're prepared to talk loudly!

I've been wanting to try here for a long time and I am so glad we finally did. We sat in the back patio which is absolutely the cutest thing. Felt like another world and the music playing was great! Everything from third eye blind to Elvis, very cool. We booked a reservation online through Open Table for Friday at 630, but it was pretty quiet and could have walked right in. Service was good. Never waited for anything and water glasses always filled. Our food... jar of lobster and a pesto Flatbread for starter. The jar was the reason the hubby wanted to go. I read a lot of mixed reviews but we loved it. There was a lot of lobster and the butter garlic juice was great. Yes its pricey but it's lobster so not surprising to me. The Flatbread was very large. It was good but nothing to write home about. Pretty pricy for a pretty basic pizza. That would be the biggest drawback here... most items feel over priced. Spring salad with no meat for $20? French fries for an app for $14? A $25 Flatbread? Burrata for $21? And believe me, I'm more than happy to spend $36 for a tiny jar of lobster but many things just didn't seem like they should be as high as marked. He got the French dip. It was good. Not the best we have had but good. Now... me... I got the scallops with risotto and it was possibly one of the best scallop dishes I've had in a long time. The scallops were huge, large portion of creamy risotto and I thought the balsamic drizzle was a great touch. I will be dreaming of that for a long time to come.

My fiance and I came here for our Wednesday date night - and we were not disappointed . I love their decorations with all the beautiful art and the way their lighting is set up. Our waitress was a sweetheart. The food was delicious. For appetizers, we opted for the lobster in a jar and mussels in marniere sauce. Both were delicious and a must try - arguably some of the best mussels we have had here in DFW. As for the main dishes, he grabbed the fried chicken sandwich, and I had the salmon ( upon the waitress's rec ) . Easily some of the best salmon I've had at a restaurant . It had a perfect crust and the sauce it's paired with was super tasty . I'm honestly salivating just thinking about it right now . We both agreed we would come back here .

I had my wife's birthday party/dinner at J. Theodore tonight. We sat on the patio. The server was so nice and worked hard to take good care of us. We had a rough start because the restaurant didn't record our request properly - but they figured it out and it all worked out. The food was good - especially the chicken and pasta dishes. The Steak Frites were generally overcooked but edible. The Red Velvet Cake was pre-ordered to celebrate her birthday - and it was AMAZing! The restaurant has great ambiance, and you would think the patio would be hot. But with the fans, the shade and the breeze - it was a fun time! Thanks to the wait staff as they did a great job!

First thing I'd like to say is the service is fantastic. Came here with my girls for a birthday HH and Seth was so attentive and accommodating to our needs. The food was unbelievably delicious- we had the margherita flatbread, calamari, truffle fries, and shrimp cocktail and nothing disappointed. Their mango salsa (served with shrimp cocktail) is fantastic, but it would be perfect if they had chips to go with it as well. While the shrimp cocktail has some pretty good size shrimp (medium to big), I feel like $16 is a bit expensive for just 4 shrimp. The dinner items can be a little pricey but their happy hour food and drink menu is all you need. The atmosphere is very hip and trendy. I love the lighting and it's not too loud at all. Definitely would choose this place again for a date night or happy hour spot.

Completely mediocre and not worth the cost. This place has prices like a fine dining restaurant in a bar atmosphere. Date night for two = $250. That's absurd. All cocktails are $18-20 each. I got the scallops for $44 and I received four small scallops, with 80% of the plate being risotto (I've had jumbo scallops before, these were not it). Calamari ($23) was a tiny basket of super small and hard pieces of calamari rings. Service was mediocre at best. If you're paying these kind of prices, service should be excellent. Don't waste your money, go spend the same amount at a fine dining restaurant that's actually worth it!

Very good and plentiful but pricey menu. Comfy chairs. I enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich with truffle fries a lot, but don't think it was worth $28. Service was very inattentive. Had to keep calling waiter over for missing items, wanting to order and even to pay our bill. Just know it's expensive.

Nothing special; sister restaurant The Glen does not disappoint. Patio is very nice. The food was good. Drinks were alright, but several drinks on the menu were not available.

I'm so glad I found this place on a recommendation from a friend when I happened to be in the Frisco area. The ambience is very upscale without being stuffy. It has a sophisticated eclectic vibe. There were a lot of art deco nods to the decor as well. Very cute place to go out with the girls or bring a date. The service was amazing. Very attentive, and Kim went above and beyond to make sure my food and experience was top notch. The food looked too good so I had to try the fries AND a pasta entree, and she had stopped by to check if I wanted those fries first so I could eat them hot before the entree. I loved that attention to detail! Let's talk about the food.....SO DELICIOUS!! The fries were hot, and instead of having seasoning sprinkled on top you can tell they properly seasoned them by placing in a container/bowl and tossing the seasoning to coast well before plating. This meant I never had a disappointing bite. Fries are a simple food so you have to execute them perfectly to elevate the experience and J. Theodore managed to do that. I also got the chicken pesto penne. I originally was going to take home half (bc of the fries) but it tasted so good I couldn't stop eating it!! They asked if I wanted any red pepper or cheese but I opted out to taste it as it's served and it had the perfect amount of flavor and cheese I'm glad I didn't alter it. The meal was hot, the chicken cooked perfectly so it wasn't dry, and the pesto cream sauce was divine. 10 out of 10 for both of the items I tried. Overall, you must come here. I live about an hour away but I will be coming back. I'm excited to try the dinner menu and they have a little secret speakeasy I'd like to check out too. I highly recommend you give this place a try if you are looking for something upscale but still with welcoming service and tasty food options that are both simple and complex. There really is something for even the pickiest eaters.

My husband and I went here for a date night about a month ago. The resteraunt ambiance is so quaint and cozy. We sat outside on the patio and it was so cute. Our waiter was excellent. We had the calamari which unfortunately was a let down as it was over cooked. I ate the salmon which was delicious! My husband had the seafood pasta which was done perfectly. Overall I would still give 5 stars becsuse the calamari tasted good it was just chewy.

Really good food. Quick service. They Refilled water frequently. The outside patio is a vibe with lights around the trees

Not sure if it's a racial thing but we made a reservation on open door at 5pm but when we got there the hostess said that that the restaurant was fully booked so they automatically kick all of the "open door reservations" to the patio. I thought it was ridiculous because it was 105 degrees outside and there were so many empty tables. We sat outside for maybe 5 minutes before my husband got up to say something. They said they were fully booked but they said the next reservation for the indoor table was at 7:30pm. Which I thought was ridiculous because our reservation was at 5pm which is plenty of time to eat before the next reservation. They ultimately "let" us eat indoors after we complained and even during the whole meal, none of the other tables were even occupied when we finished eating around 7. So much for "fully booked". I call BS. During the meal, I watched the hostess try to seat another Asian family outside too which they declined. Food was okay, I wouldn't come back for the restaurant but the speakeasy was nice. Drinks are cheap and nice ambiance. They had live music was well.. Our favorite drink was the cherry bourbon smash.

I have been hearing about J Theodore from everyone in the neighborhood. Their recommendation did not disappoint. You need to check out this place right now! The server picked a cocktail for me and it was tantalizing. Sorry, I can't remember the name but show your server the picture and s/he will know. Yum. The mussels were hands down the best part of the meal. It was so good that I took the sauce home so I could toss it in some noodles. The Garlic Parmesan Fries were fine. I liked the Scallops but the Risotto was slightly undercooked. The Spicy Shrimp Salad was fantastic but $24 for a salad is outrageous. The Jar of Lobster is tiny but the bread soaks up the sauce really well and I enjoyed that. I took home the recommended Blueberry cake and it was amazing. I want to go back to J Theodore just to try all of their cakes. $10 for a massive slice of cake.

Stoped by J Theodore on the way to shop at Legacy West and it did not disappoint. Take my advice. If you want something light and savory, try the chicken Milanese salad. I did not expect it to be that good, but it was exceeded my expectations. Service was great, drinks were fire, go here for great food and good vibes.

This was the first time we had been to J Theodore and I am very mixed about it. The atmosphere is pretty lively and appropriate for a Saturday night. We were seated by the patio door so every time the door opened a cold breeze came and swooped through our table blowing our menus around, which was a little annoying. Our server was very nice and as attentive as she could be for as busy as they were. We started with a cocktail, a glass of wine and the jar of lobster. My cocktail was delightful but definitely not worth the $19 price tag. The jar of lobster was delicious and quite honestly would order that again. You got plenty of lobster and they brought us extra bread to dip in the butter which was also really good. Our entrées were the short rib gnocchi and I thought it was average at best. Nothing to rave about but nothing to complain about either. Overall, it was a mediocre experience for the price tag, but I would go back and try other things on the menu and maybe go back on an evening where they're not as busy. We also went to rare books bar for a night cap and that was one of the best cocktails I ever had in my life. Huckleberry Finn. You'll thank me later.

Disappointingly overhyped. The food was okay. Very overpriced the the quality you get. What is impressive is the decor & beautiful outdoor eating area. Great vibe but the hostess & waitress were just okay. Not super friendly or welcoming. I would say this is a beautiful place to stop by for a cocktail maybe but I won't come back.

Atmosphere is nice outside on the patio. The inside is smaller and I love sitting out more than in. The food is ok would I eat here again sure cause the atmosphere is real nice but is it Michelin style food no. This is your typical Frisco crowd and food. It's the ambiance and wait staff that makes this place. The drinks are pretty good this day though they were out of champagne..how and why?!

J Theodore is a quant bistro located in Frisco, Texas. My husband and I like to come here for brunch, on the weekend. The food is good and there is a wonderful DJ that really creates the perfect ambience. Today I came for lunch and had the French onion soup and the spring mix salad. The service was great! The French onion soup was good, but it was a little on the sweet side which I thought was odd. I've had the potato soup before and that is really good. The salad was fresh and I would definitely have that again. I sat out on the patio, which gives you a feeling of being in the Mediterranean.

The times I've gone here I have enjoyed the food but I think they are lacking in management. The service isn't that great! I had an awful experience with their reservations. I made them a week prior and last minute they got a big party so they seated up all the way in the back on a low coffee table right next to the bathrooms. Made us pay our bill before we even ate and after that we never saw our server again. When I went to go look for our server she was rude and avoided us (assuming that we had already tipped) so she didn't have to wait on us anymore.

This place lived up to the hype. We chose this restaurant for our New Years Eve dinner and we couldn't have picked a better place. We had the jar of lobster as an appetizer and it was so good. Lobster in a jar full of delicious butter and toasted bread to eat it with...could you ask for much more?!? I had the salmon which came with avocado risotto and a diver scallop. It was delicious. We also ordered the diver scallops which was served with vegetable risotto which was equally as amazing. We were too full for any desserts but I am sure they would have been really great too. Definitely a place you go to for a really good meal.

For being an upscale place, we weren't really impressed. My husband ordered the scallops and they had a fishy taste to them so clearly they weren't very fresh. I had the mussels and they were just ok. Not a lot of flavor. My son had a burger and it was good and my other son had a steak which was also ok. We liked the ahi tuna appetizer a lot. The water isn't filtered so it tastes like dirt. Our server was good but overall our experience just wasn't what was reflected with the overall ticket. $360 for the 4 of us didn't match the quality.

This place is incredible. Great food and service . The ambiance in the speak easy was perfect for an afternoon party . Love it !

Had the greatest time with my girlfriends for brunch at J Theodore! Recommend making a reservation. We sat on the patio which is a gorgeous courtyard. The mimosa flight was an excellent choice that comes with a bottle of bubbles plus three juices of your choice. I also enjoyed the avocado toast & a side of bacon. Very filling with lots of goodies on top of my toast. Definitely a great spot to eat and enjoy with friends!

This restaurant has it all! Amazing food, beautiful atmosphere, amazing cocktails and even a speak easy inside. Servers have always been friendly and nice. We love it! Have been coming for years and will be here on Valentine's Day this year! So excited: can't wait to be back!

It is a fun place for a classy night out. The ambiance is fantastic. I made a reservation two days before. Cocktails . Everything is yummy here--great live music. There was nice outdoor seating as well, with an outdoor fireplace I ordered frosè and old-fashioned Don Quixote drinks, and the food was good with the flavors, but not all were yummy. For soups, I ordered a French onion soup. The broth was salty; the soup du jour was creamy with chicken and corn .and the cast iron jumbo shrimp with homemade reduction had a strong presence of garlic. The ambiance was perfect the unique artwork on the walls, the great light fixtures, the cool bar, and the styling. Service was quick and attentive.

Our family had dinner on 08/18/2022 and were seated in the patio. The restaurant was fairly busy. All the tables had patrons but for a few where it was still wet from the rain. We were lead to one of those wet areas and I politely requested for a dry area near the patio door. The hostess accommodated. My biggest complaint would be the service. Our server was short and rude. I understand that she was busy. Since COVID, that's to be expected. When I asked her whether a certain cocktail was sweet, she said that she did not know and that she was not a bartender. I've never had a server say that. All the servers that had before would've said, "Let me find out." She was not a new server. Also, I asked her if they had fresh grapefruit juice for their cocktails. She said that they do not. I was quite shocked. I asked if she could check, because if you guys advertise as a Craft Cocktail place, then you would have fresh fruit juices. Specifically, on its website "delicious hand-juiced cocktails." At any rate, I told her to give me a few minutes. I didn't know what I wanted to drink at that point. Later on when she brought out our food, she stated flatly, "we do have grapefruit juice." The shrimp flatbread was not good. The shrimps were cut in half. There were approximately five half shrimps on the flatbread. For $21?!?!? The sauce was very heavy and the bread was stale. I am a carb lover. I would've eaten the bread alone and removed the topping. However, the bread was so stale, I didn't eat it. The mussels were a joke. They were super tiny from being over cooked. You can see in the pictures. These were definitely the worst mussels I've ever had. I did not complain. I did not eat them. I just wanted to leave. Everything was terrible. I would never go back. Also, they're not bar food prices. With that said, I expected the food and service to be better. I'm just gonna stick with TruFire next door. I've been there at least 6 times in the last year.

Service was great! Ambience is pretty especially the patio area! We went here for a birthday and got a couch for 10 people which was great! And its in the surburbs which is always a plus. All the cocktails were great! Just pricey. We got the scallops, parmesean fries, chicken flatbread. All good! The calamari was good too. The only downside to this restaurant is the price of the cocktails.

Brunch, Happy Hour, Lunch - All reasons that I've visited JA and will continue to find options at this location. Food choices are familiar - salads, sandwiches, brunch options - with dessert options and cocktails. Always impressed when they serve that woodsy, smoky drink - haven't had it, but have seen and smelled the presentation. Recommend brunch in the courtyard when the weather is warm. Do not recommend seating towards the front when it is cold out (as you'd get a whiff of cold air each time the door opens.)

Great food, drinks, and service. Great for a date night. I also had my birthday dinner here last year. Their deejay in the main restaurant was awesome. Their speak easy is also very unique. Their patio is perfect, and their musician on Saturday nights is outstanding.

Second consecutive disappointing lunch. Our favorite, the Croque Monsieur, has been bland and "mushy." Their French fries are still the best and service is great. We'll go back but no more Croque's!

We did breakfast. Waitress was very friendly, attentive, and responsive. Restaurant was clean and beautiful. Overall, not impressed with food. They served cold and hard butter with biscuits where biscuit would fall apart trying spread. Omelette didn't come with bechamelsauce and when we pointed out to waitress she simply said it was inside omelette but after few bites it definitely wasn't. Belgian waffle was not the thick, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside waffle you would expect. Instead, it was soggy and thin. I can make better frozen waffles at home. Again came with cold hard butter. Worst were the eggs were runny and undercooked. On plus side, the fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, potatoes, cappuccinos were all good.

We came here for our 11th anniversary dinner and were disappointed. No real greeting and even though we came in at 4:30 for an early dinner, we were told the table they put us at was reserved afterall and we would have to quickly finish our meals before 6. No a great start to our special dinner out. No one asked if we were celebrating anything, no special dessert and food was just ok for the price. We won't be back and should have gone to our other Frisco special event dinner restaurants.

I'm kind of selective when it comes to how many stars I will give. I would read this a 3.5. It's good it's definitely good but didn't knock my socks off. I used to come to this location when it was Bonnie Ruth's for years--it was my favorite place. This was my first trip to J. Theodore. I had heard good reviews from friends but it took me a while to get over Bonnie Ruth's being gone. Girls lunch post GNO...brussels and truffle fries. Fantastic! Drinks were refreshing and creative. We ordered club sandwich, grilled chicken pesto sandwich, ahi tacos and Cobb salad. Everyone enjoyed the food. Service was good. No complaints but nothing amazing to report either. I'll come back again to try a few other things. I love the outdoor area in the cooler months.

A friend and I came here for a late lunch / early dinner and it was five all of the way. From the hostesses to the bakery cake, from the food to our server...four thumbs up! First - they have food happy hour, which I LOVE, and serve it throughout the restaurant. We ordered two ice teas, and started with the truffle fries (on the HH menu and super delish!). We were served a beautiful loaf of warm bread with REAL butter. Yum! We shared a Cobb Salad that was huge and fantastic. The chef also kindly split it for us without charging extra (sweet!). The space is gorgeous and the ladies room was spotless! A special shout-out to our wonderful server, Kayla. We will be back! PS - complimentary WiFi.

Their food quality was not good. Mussels were very small and steak was chewy. I wouldn't go back.

I made a reservation for this place to celebrate anniversary and asked to sit on the patio for the live music. The reservation was at 6:30 on a Saturday, we arrived a little early, we were told we would not be able to sit on the patio and had to wait 20 mins past our reservation to be seated in a tiny table, so close to the next ones that it felt like we were dining together with the patrons next to us...not fun. The server was friendly and the scallops were incredible. I didn't care for the noise level inside or the incompetent hostess who couldn't understand that we had a reservation and wanted to sit outside....she kept staring at us with a look of confusion, no apology for not being able to honor a reservation, nothing.