Jonathan's The Rub

Food was pretty good, but the prices are way to high. Guess it just wasn't my style of place. I had to get up and find my server for the check, I would expect more for the money I spent. I would not go again.

We hired Jonathan's The Rub to cater a dinner party and they were exceptional. The food was delicious and his staff was top notch. Couldn't be happier and highly recommend.

Ordered the 32oz porterhouse. Steak was average sides were on the small side. Salads were good. 20 dollar per bottle corking fee so be aware before you BYOB.

Ordered the 16 oz boneless ribeye which was very good and cooked just right.
My only complaint is when I ordered the Au Poivre topping. They put a ton of it on the steak was literally swimming in the sauce. So all I tasted was the sauce in each bite.
Next time I'll have to remember to get the sauce on the side.
But overall great food and great service.

Wife booked reservation for extended family day after Christmas. We have eaten here before, several times, but not regularly since it is pricier.

Food. Marketed as an upscale steak place with an Italian atmosphere. I am not big on steaks, so went with a "hill country" dish. Excellent. However I was one out of nearly 20 of us who enjoyed the food. Steaks, seafood, pasta dishes, salads, a whole wide range reported as "not good". My wife was actually embarrassed to have brought her family there. They are big foodies and know good food.

Service. Hardly existed. I assume they were short staffed during the holiday. Also, they just opened a new location, closer to us, on Memorial. Experienced staff may have been split between two locations.

Environment. I do like the off the beaten path location. And the cozy feel of the place is nice. Lots of reviewers describe and mention this and they are pretty spot on.

Summary 2 stars. Given expectations and price, a definite let down. I'm actually giving it a pass from agreeing with the 1 star critics because the wife and I have had some great meals there. I truly hope that our lousy experience was due to understaff holiday or transition to the newly opened location on Memorial that just won't have this neighborly charm. I'll let y'all know in a bit when we try it out.

For those who do not know me from my other reviews: I am not prone to hyperbole or drama. Eateries are judged by food, service and environment; in that order and in context with expectations. I like picking new places that have been panned badly by "local" guides to see why the fuss. If it is a place I go to regularly, I lead with that.