Salad bar and roles were the only good part of the meal. DO NOT. Order the house favorite teriyaki chicken- cheap knock off of some Chinese restaurant version. To pricey for the quality of food. read more

This place's divey vibe doesn't match the high prices. Dimly lit, outdated seventies decore is charming when you're getting a good deal on the food. Not the case here. At DJ's, the duck is $25 but the restaurant's cheap giant magic marker specials board was left leaning on a chair in the middle of the dining room. They are said to have a decent salad bar but you can't order it on its own - you need to get an expensive dinner item along with it. The place had empty booths and we were seated right away. We waited for 15 minutes without any acknowledgement from a server before deciding to walk out. Admittedly I can't vouch for the food because we left, but the rest of the experience was enough for me to definitively claim that I've had better. read more

We spend a significant chunk of our winter up at Okemo and DJ's is just about the only restaurant I can still stand. The salad bar is a bit of a throw-back. You're going to find Russian and blue cheese dressings, not white balsamic vinaigrette. Iceberg lettuce, not spinach and arugula. But it's clean and everything is fresh. Your waitperson will bring out baskets of hot rolls and will also drag a white board of "specials" over to the table. Service is generally indifferent and slow, just like pretty much every where else in town. You're not in Ludlow to eat, that's for sure! As for food, I always go with either the stuffed shrimp or the haddock. I really like the shrimp, but if you're a person who enjoys seasoned food, you're going to need extra lemon and some salt and pepper for both dishes. My brothers have stuck with the teriyaki chicken for like, ten years. Nothing fancy, nothing inventive. It's a solid option in town. read more

Food was good, portions were large and the beer was cold. I had the meatloaf and was very happy with it. Service was a bit slow but very friendly. Salad bar was a nice addition to your meal. read more

Went here over the weekend and got scallop au gratin and crab bisque. Both were excellent. Have been here multiple times and never disappointed. They always have an extensive specials menu. I always get seafood and it's always great. I love how the salad bar comes with every entree. Every meal is made from scratch so it can take a few minutes but plates come out hot and delicious. read more

Scallops au gratin were great but had a bit too much cheese (if that's even possible). Crab meat bread crumb added additional delight. Atmosphere was great along with the salad bar! read more

This was a fun experience. The food portions were enormous. The retro feeling salad bar was reminiscent of my childhood. That was a good thing!!! The wait staff was very pleasant. We all enjoyed our entrees. Had a nice time would definitely go back again. read more

Talk about old school...we love this place. I hope they never change a thing from the cozy bar to the wooden booths to the salad bar with wooden bowls. Reminds me of my childhood...and our teenagers LOVE it. Food always consistently good. read more

My family of 8 had a wonderful dinner. Staff is friendly and welcoming. This was our favorite restaurant out of the 10 we visited. Would be a regular if it was in my home town. read more

Had dinner at DJ's last night. I ordered the large prime rib and it was great and huge. The salad bar leaves a lot to be desired nothing is really fresh besides the Lettus, tomato and cucumbers everything else is from a can. The crab bisque was very think but good. The girls got ribs, steak tip and filet- which they all liked. I would go definitely go back read more

Consistently great food and great service! Love this restaurant. We are lucky enough to get to this restaurant a few times a year and love it every time. We will often get the rack of lamb and chicken teriyaki and both dishes never disappoint. The salad bar is also something we always look forward to. read more

Don't expect to have a leisurely dinner. I went to DJ's with a girlfriend for a nice dinner and a long relaxing chat. It was a Saturday evening in May. The restaurant was not crowded and there was no one waiting. We were directed to a booth. The salad bar had basic, unimpressive selections that varied in freshness. My duck was tasty, but a bit overdone. My friend seemed pleased with her steak. The prices are steep for the quantity and quality of the food, but that is not so uncommon in a resort area--even though it was off season. The real disappointment came as we had finished our dinner and were enjoying our conversation and coffee. The manager came over and told us that they would need our table in about 10 minutes. Really? In a near-empty restaurant with plenty of tables and no one waiting, you cannot allow a couple of friends to enjoy their coffee and relaxed conversation? You have to clear them out? What the manager didn't know is that we were two people out of a group of 25--most of who vowed not to patronize DJ's after our experience. There are better options in Ludlow--Mr. Darcy's, Sam's Steakhouse, and The Downtown Grocer. I recommend you try one of them instead. read more

My girlfriends and I took a trip to Vermont this past July and had the pleasure of eating at DJ's. This review is a few months coming but it was certainly worth writing! We had such a wonderful evening. I ate a salmon special, and they each had different kinds of steaks. We finished the evening with the most amazing peanut butter/ice cream/brownie dessert, which we were later told was a gift from the owner who had long left at that point. He heard that we were from New York City and said that he had always loved the place. We didn't get a chance to thank him (He also MADE!! the dessert that night) so we are taking this opportunity to say thank you to the warm and friendly staff for the delicious food, the hospitable service and to the owner for the unforgettable dessert! When we revisit New England, we will be sure to return! read more

Great place for good home style cooking. The lamb is fantastic, the Prime Rib, Stuffed Shrimp are also excellent. Wine list is reasonable. Staff is friendly. Would recommend this restaurant to any family. read more

I don't really know where to begin. This place is a gem. Been coming to VT for quite a few years and have never found a place that has top notch service and food. We are foodies and we are super picky. We just love good food and don't mind paying for it. We chose DJ's at the last minute and man were we floored. We had a party of four and they were short handed but Darlene, our server, was absolutely amazing. We didn't feel rushed and she just had a super friendly personality. We loved her. The place was clean and super roomy. Our party shared two appetizers and we each had a salad and a main course. EVERYTHING was absolutely fresh and delicious. We didn't get one thing that wasn't amazing. The portions were huge and the pricing was incredibly fair. We were so impressed that we poked our head in the kitchen door to let Matt the owner and also the chef know that we were so in love with his restaurant and the food he made for us. If you are in Ludlow you have to stop here you won't be disappointed. read more

continues to be one of my favorites for the last 30 years I have been living in Ludlow. They really make me feel good when I show up and sometimes we bring 20 of our family with us, not easy for them. read more

It was fine for a basic post-ski dinner. Teriyaki chicken, ribs and meatloaf were liked at our table. The side order of broccoli was inexpensive and generous. The salad bar was very typical 1970s fare. If you're seeking very basic food and generous portions, you will enjoy your meal here. For newer and more innovative recipes, and a decent salad, you'll want to look elsewhere. read more

DJ'S Restaurant - Salad bar fare at DJs - American Near Me - Ludlow, Vermont

It was good - especially the bread! The salad bar is a little "lacking" as compared to other places in Ludlow, VT **and the pickles were CLEARLY not fresh or anywhere close to fresh (disgusting!)** They do clearly use a lot of oil/salt in order to add flavor, however, I'd still recommend this place if you're looking for typical American Comfort style food. read more

Old and dated decor, slow service. Waitress didn't check in at all after bringing us our food; which was prepared incorrectly. It was over priced for what was received. read more

Simply the best in Ludlow. Not great for vegetarians or those on a diet, though they will be able to eat here, they will have few options.

Excellent ,old school restaurant. Lots of butter and cheese, great service, nice dark atmosphere, fast service. Ask for Ramona, she is the best! read more

consistent good quality food at moderate prices. 5 stars because you can always count on them to give you great food at good prices . during the rush at ski season or during the week when 94% of the second home people are not there . read more

Wow. The duck or the prime rib? Always a problem at DJ's. The best restaurant in Ludlow. It's never been less than superb. Don't ask around, just go. read more

Two or three times a year we drive 6 hours from the Jersey Shore to Ludlow Vermont with the primary purpose of eating at DJ's. Generally we eat there twice on our visit because the food is so outstanding. They make the most wonderful crispy duckling with bing cherry sauce and also the best rack of lamb we have had anywhere. And if you have room, their meatball appetizer contains the best meatballs you can imagine - better than any pure italian restaurant we've ever experienced. The atmosphere is very cozy with many booths spread across three rooms. The cocktails are very generous and the prices are more than fair. They have a nice complimentary salad bar but their dinner portions are so generous that we have recently passed up the salad bar to leave room for the appetizers and main courses. Our most recent trip was in October and just writing this review makes us want to pack up for another trip to Vermont for what we consider one of the finest restaurants on the east coast of the United States. Just go - you will love it !! read more

Decent food, if a little overpriced. Kids meals are pricey but include "huge salad bar with over 30 items" which isn't impressve when 7 of the 30 are salad dressings and no low fat options. Good music, Frank, Journey, Neil diamond. read more

Consistently good food. Hostess is always great. The salad bar comes with dinner and has many options.

Best food in that part of town! The wings are great and so is the chicken teriyaki sandwich! Great job!

I went to DJ's a few weeks ago while on vacation. I have eaten there in the past, and it was just ok before. However, this last time, July, 2012, the wait staff was extremely rude. We had a party of 5 and they sat us in the dining room. We had 2 teenagers with us who really only wanted burgers, which was not on the dining room menu. The waitress then told us we would have to eat in the bar to get burgers, so we moved into the bar area. On our way into the bar area, the waitress said very loudly.. i just lost 5. Once seated in the bar area, the next waitress basically threw the table set ups on the table and was huffing and puffing, clearly irritated. That's when we got up and left! I will never eat at that place again! We then went to Pot Belly right down the street. Pot Belly's the wait staff was very polite and helpful and the food was awesome!!! STAY AWAY FROM DJ'S! read more

Our group of 11 (mainly children) wanted to celebrate our last night at Okemo. We decided on DJ's. I cannot review the food because we did not get a chance to order. The children wanted a burger which we were told could not happen because it was on the "bar menu". After a curt conversation with the hostess / owner it was clear they were not going to bend on this "policy". The joke here is it clearly states on the menu that DJ's will do "everything it can to make your kids happy". It looks like it's almost anything. What's the big deal in getting a burger served in the dining room? The good news is we had a great meal at Mr. Darcy's. Our group highly recommends that restaurant and the Burgers and Parmesan truffle fries. All happily eaten in their dining room. read more

By far worst dining experience. I was dining with 7 other students (all culinary students, all of us work in the industry who know how waitresses should act and how we like to be treated). From the second we walked in, we were immediately treated like children and had no respect. The waitress told us, about 30 minutes after being seated, that our friends coming needed to hurry up because the table was reserved for later (why that sat us there, we won't know). We were all exhausted from skiing and trying to make accommodation and travel plans for the upcoming storm in our phones. I walk into the restroom and two customers were in they're talking about how "sad this generation is" and that they TOOK A PICTURE OF US. The food was absolutely awful, overpriced, and just plain sad. After an hour of horrible and disrespectful service, we wanted to leave, especially as the waitress made a point to tell us we didn't have long at that table, and when we went to pay (with one card, no split check), their system was down and we had no choice but to scramble to come up with $170 in cash between us. This took some time to organize and find, and the entire time the waitresses were glaring at us and when we got up I over heard them on my way to the restroom again say "yea they finally left". Moral of the story, don't say negative things behind your customers back, even if you think they're not old enough to deserve your respect. We all work in this industry at various levels and at many restaurants and were appalled at how it all went down. read more

Food was very poor - service even worse - the the women at the front a total b@#$.

By far the best place to eat in Ludlow! Food and always very good, great salad bar, reasonable prices and very efficient staff. A locals favorite for sure! read more

Don't eat here unless you're desperate. Ribs were gray and tasteless. Sirloin tips just bad. Fried kids meals were passable. I'm one and done. Tough to find decent food in Ludlow, unfortunately. read more

Dining in Ludlow is limited. We took a chance on DJ's with its mixed reviews. We're glad we did. We went on a Friday night on Columbus Day weekend. Not thinking we might need a reservation we went in. The hostess said we would have to wait about 45 minutes to be seated. We were seated in about 20 minutes. It was definitely worth it. The dinner started out with tasty hot rolls, and the salad bar. I ordered the chicken cordon bleu, my wife had the scallop au gratin. Both dinners were very good and the portions large. The only problem was when our waitress delivered our dinners to the table next to ours. I know that one can never get the true reading of a restaurant from one visit, so we are looking forward to our next visit. read more

An old standby for us. Decor hasn't changed in 40 years which I guess makes it feel like you know the place anytime you come in. I usually order the steak tips which have never disappointed. Burgers are tasty and a good selection of craft beer make it a winner in my book. DJ's is the kind of place where you know what you are going to get no matter what you order. Nothing fancy about the place or the food but it has always been a good experience for me. read more

DJ's is a traditonal Steak house and provides just that, delicious steaks! It is not for NYC gourmets who are looking for celebrity chefs and $100 a plate dinners. If you want that stay in NYC! If you want a consistently good beef eat there!!! When I want gourmet I go to Simon Pearce. For a great steak I go to DJ's. They make the best burgers in VT too!!! read more

OLD & TIRED - Just like the restaurant, so is the disgruntled "hostess". I would give a zero if I could. Horrific service & harassment from the disgruntled hostess that has larger issues than keeping her area uncrowded. My family and I have been coming here for years but we're harassed Sunday evening after having a reservation in advance, questioned said reservation but the name was on her list, and then denied us service all together. The Bully named Bernadette refused my family service because we stood too close to her stand. Now this was an extremely busy and crowded night with literally no room to wait and no where to stand while they were running behind on seating. Her aggressive nature and harassment has no place in a customer service role. Her near mental break was evident when she began barking at us like the town stray and screaming for us to leave. The pleasant bartender named Shannon tried to help and mitigate the situation and recognized that unstable Bernie was ready to blow and "stressed out". What an embarrassment to this restaurant. She caused a scene and was looking for a fight. On our way out we heard others complaining this woman was a loose cannon and wanted nothing to do with the restaurant. I hope management realizes they have a liability on their hand with this very sad person as the main contact interfacing with customers. Sorry DJ's but this irate behavior can not be condoned, and it was obvious there was something very wrong going on. If she cannot handle the stress of a holiday weekend then clearly she is in the wrong line of work. It also seems she is a problem across the board as many Yelp reviews call her out as "beyond rude" and "extremely unpleasant" and that it's "time to retire". Save yourself the aggravation and go elsewhere. There are far too many other better restaurant choices in Ludlow now. Go to Sam's! Levels beyond compare. read more

I enjoy DJs. Sir at the bar have a full meal or a burger/sandwich off the bar menu. Food is always good. Salad bar fresh atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. read more

DJ's is a favorite of the family. Steaks are well prepared and flavor full, prime rib is the best! Have also had positive experiences with scallops and stuffed shrimp and burgers. Their brown gravy is terrific! Staff is always pleasant and helpful. We come here at least once per visit to Vermont. read more

This place is a local favorite. Almost every married couple I know has spent at least one anniversary dinner here. It feels dark and romantic and the food is really good. Most of the people I know go for the steak or scallops (both are excellent), but I've also had duck that was super tasty (it was a special that night). It can be a little crowded especially in the middle of winter with all the skiers on a Saturday night. read more