Everything was great about my experience at JD Hoyt's! From the ease of making the Saturday night reservation, enjoying the most delicious food in town, seeing the regulars - Courtney and Pat!! I plan to visit more regularly and to tell all my friends about my great experience. read more

J.D. Hoyt's is very cozy and warm, and the staff are the same way: they make you feel like long-lost friends. This was our first time visiting and the service was exemplary! Our waitress did a terrific job checking in with us, keeping our water glasses full, etc. The only negatives came regarding the food. I had the KOBI beef burger with homemade chips and coleslaw. My burger was not cooked to order; it was clearly well done and extremely dry, the chips needed seasoning, and the coleslaw had zero flavor. My husband said his Cajun pasta had zero heat to it at all; I can confirm as I barely ate any of my meal due to all the flaws, so I tried some of the chicken from his entree and yes it was not spicy, but it was also as overcooked as my burger. The only one who truly loved her meal was my mom, who got the grilled Cajun pork chop (guess what, she refuses to eat spicy food and hers didn't have any heat either but that was a boon to her)--she was only disappointed that she ordered and paid for hash browns that she never received. Would we return? Perhaps, but maybe just for drinks and snacks because of the ambiance and wonderful staff. read more

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Pork Chop sandwich that was so dry I almost choked on it. Service was wonderful. There were 8 of us 2 really liked the food. 6 didn't. read more

Great service our server was awesome! There was a group of 20 that came in after us and our food still cane out fast and fresh. We got the prime rib and the lobster tail for entrees 10/10. Mikes potato's were probably my least favorite thing we got - I wasn't sure I liked the tomato sauce. For sides I recommend the garlic mash and Mac and cheese! read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Charcoal Grilled Lobster Tail and Macaroni and Cheese - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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Old style steak house. Great food and service. Great people watching on the average price range for an upscale steak house. Great special occasion spot it down town read more

Neat place & atmosphere. Ate at bar and the bartender was great! Prime rib Normally comes with just a side of veggies, but I paid up charge for asparagus! I also added onions, mushrooms, and peppers! read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Delicious prime rib! - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Revisited an old favorite recently! Happy to say they are still offering great service and delicious food The cocktails were tasty and pretty colors Buddy bowl is prob my fav thing to order here The lobster risotto was a nice change from my usual steak order The Cajun tenderloin tips were really good but not a fan of the dipping sauces The Cajun pork chop got the least fave bite at the table was a little dry and lacked flavor- unusual as this used to be their signature dish! Could have been an off day Old school supper club vibes here - think old school New York dining scene read more

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AMAZING!! Honestly, I am from the west coast, and I have not been to many supper clubs, but I loved JD Hoyt's - the staff was incredible and the owner was so friendly (going around greeting the customers). I thought the service was attentive, and gave great advice on dishes to get. The place has a lot of seating, and felt very nice. We got the relish dish to start, lobster risotto and grilled scallops. All the dishes were fantastic - highly recommend. read more

Always friendly and helpful staff, wonderful atmosphere. Though I no longer live in Minnesota, our family had gone here for so many years. This trip on 10/30 was such a disappointment. Yes, staff and atmosphere was still great but the food definitely was not. Soggy hash browns, tough steak (ordered med rare) just to mention a few disappointments. Not sure if an off night or what but I'm not inspired to return to this once family favorite. People in Minneapolis area that I know in restaurant business told me that my experience was not unique nor isolated. Very sad as I have great memories of family whom are no longer with us. read more

Classic steakhouse chophouse with seafood. You'll love it when the manager is there to greet you at the door as he has been for 30 or so years. Service was excellent, we were in a time crunch and the waitress went above and beyond to make sure we made our event. Love the place. read more

What a fabulous steakhouse located in the North Loop My friends and I enjoyed everything the wedge salad was fab as well as the STEAK SPAULDING, an 8 oz Filet topped with crab cake and béarnaise sauce served with asparagus and hash browns Pretty incredible Cocktails were great and since we were celebrating our friends birthday, the restaurant included a free dessert! read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Absolutely the best restaurant in the Twin Cities and our favorite by far. Fresh, amazing food, great ambiance, unbelievable service and an owner that truly cares for his customers and has for many years. Pat stops by every table to check on people and to make sure they are having a great experience. We LOVE JD Hoyt's! read more

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Sadly, no photos to share, but we had a wonderful experience at J.D. Hoyts this past weekend. Everything was wonderful, from the friendly staff, to the ambiance, to of course - the food. We ordered the famous Buddy Bowl and a salad to start. Both came with the famous garlic cheese toast. Everything was delicious! For our entrees, we got the famous grilled pork chops, which I highly recommend. We also ordered the barbecue chicken and the Cajun pasta. You honestly cannot go wrong with any of the food here. There's going to be something for everyone!! Our server was amazing and so was the other restaurant staff. They really have an amazing way of making guests feel just at home. Already looking forward to our next trip to Minneapolis to visit again!! read more

Their food was SO good. There's a lengthy wait and heavy crowd on the weekends. I got the cornbread which was delicious! As well as the chicken and crab cakes. ALL delicious. I got the Alfredo pasta (half order) which came with a yummy garlicky buttery toast. Everything was flavored so well. If you are crowd sensitive I'd pick a mid week midday to come. I really was very uncomfortable with just how full it was. It's a very nice place for a family dinner or catching up with friends. I'd say it's somewhere between casual and mild dressing up. read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Riesling - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I should've known the moment we pulled into the strip club parking lot that this restaurant was not going to be what I thought it would be. It was my friends birthday and he wanted to go to Manny's Steak House. We ended up going with JD Hoyt's because we didn't want to spend that much but still wanted to have a nice dinner. I read great reviews and we decided to give it a shot. I'm not sure if it was because we're all in our mid-twenties, but I immediately felt like the server wasn't taking our table seriously. I kept this thought to myself because I thought I was crazy but later in the night someone else brought it up. That sucks. My friend, the birthday boy, ordered a medium rare steak for $60-80. When the steak came out I swear I saw it twitch. That thing was rare. SO rare. I care about very few things in this world and one of them is steak. Steakhouses should be able to deliver medium rare for $80 if Applebee's can do it for $20. The worst part was that he mentioned it to the server and she just walked away. She came back right after with a plate to put the steak back on the grill. No words were exchanged. As if it isn't awkward enough to send food back. We get the steak back. It's still red enough that even I wouldn't touch it. He sent it back again & decided he would be done with the whole ordeal. At this point we've all decided we will probably never come back. It was a weird experience and our food was ehh. For a steakhouse this expensive, I would hope everyone is getting good service, legitimate table cloths, and amazing steak. The drinks were good (bonus star!) and the steak was comped but I'd save your money and go to Crave. The food is leagues ahead for the same price. read more

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Alright, so J.D. Hoyt's is a Minneapolis staple/classic. I can't argue that. The atmosphere is all there for an old school dining experience. I'm the odd guy that hunts down cajun pasta dishes - so that's why this place was on my radar. I went with my family for Christmas dinner... Don't judge. The group ordered a variety of dishes - ranging from steaks to lobster tail, and I hit up my long awaited cajun pasta. Maybe I had built up the expectation too much, or maybe I have just had a few really good cajun pastas at other places... But this just wasn't my favorite. Honestly, it was one of the lesser that I've had. I like heavy cajun/spice. I'm also a little critical of the noodle to meat ratio. This pasta just didn't have the flavor/spice level I seek out. And to be honest, the sausage wasn't to my liking. I was told after eating that I made a mistake in not getting the cajun porkchop. Apparently it is worth the visit alone. Maybe next time. Also - as others have mentioned, be prepared for the fact that the restaurant is nestled cosily into the same building as a strip club. Moms, sisters, or dates may be caught off-guard that you are taking them to (Christmas) dinner that offers that kind of entertainment so nearby. read more

I had the 18 ounce ribeye, that was no even close to 18 ounce. The flavor was okay, but less than filling. The broccoli had zero seasoning on it. I just don't understand in these inflationary times why that steak was so undersized. I was looking forward to a treat that I couldn't have at home however it was average at best and that's only because the crab cakes were very good. If I ever went back i would stick to the crab cakes and salad. read more

From start to finish, our night at JD Hoyt's was flawless. We used valet parking, which was a total breeze and made arrival stress free! To start the evening, I had an Aperol Spritz that was perfectly balanced and refreshing. We shared the Cajun onion rings, which were crispy, golden, and had a really pleasant little kick, sooo yummy! For my meal, I kind of put two apps and a single side together and it was the best! I went with the wedge salad and then the Cajun tenderloin bites, which came with three dipping sauces. All were good, but the béarnaise was easily my favorite. It's rich, creamy, and a perfect match for the spice on the tenderloin. I paired that with the garlic mashed potatoes, which were smooth, flavorful, and freaking perfect. My husband had the evening special: two bacon wrapped pork chops served with brussel sprouts and cornbread mashed potatoes, Yes, you read that right. I never would've thought to put those two together, but the texture and flavor were unreal, like cornbread with the comfort and consistency of mashed potatoes. I kept sneaking bites off his plate. The brussel sprouts were cooked just like we liked them. The garlic cheese bread they serve is also not to be missed. He easily had enough left over for another full meal. Since it was my birthday, we were treated to a complimentary dessert, a strawberry shortcake made with cornbread. LORD. That dessert alone could have made my night. Sweet, slightly savory, and totally unique, every bite was better than the last. I am so sad that i didn't get a picture, it was beautiful the way they layered the strawberries and the whipped cream, blueberries and sprig of mint, chef's kiss! Our server Kate was impeccable. Friendly, attentive, and made everything feel special. She really tied the whole experience together and made it one of my favorite birthday dinners ever. Thank You Kate!!!! We're already planning to come back for our anniversary, I can't wait to return! read more

I'm a fan: let's be clear. But in my book customer service isn't about how things are when things are great--they're about when things go sideways. I had an overburdened server this night who missed several opportunities to take my drink order. I had to butt in to order :( My dish was uncharacteristically disappointing: for a place that features seafood the lobster risotto was cheap. Dotted with lobster like an after-thought. It should not be listed as an entree because if I want lobster, I would have ordered something more substantial. Server saw I was disappointed, said she'd take it off. Didn't. Sigh, whatev. WORST PART OF IT: I reached out to their staff to let them know and after I told them, there was no response. I totally don't want a credit, but a non-response is so lazy that I assume that they didn't want to deal with a negative experience. I even mentioned 'I wanted to tell you in person instead of a bad review on Yelp'. Welp. read more

Service was wonderful our server was attentive and checked on us often. Got the standard cheesy bread samples and the plates each had food particles on them and had to be taken away and replaced with fresh ones almost like they were stacked to removed and accidentally placed back on the table (bo biggie but damn). The pork chop was good but a little dry this time. The veggie medley was crunchy as hell and in the past it has been tender with a bit of texture. My partner ordered the fried Cajun catfish entree with mac and a sweet potato. One piece of catfish in an entree for a man is crazy as hell lol. The Macaroni was flavorless and a little watery. I like J.D Hoyt's but they need to tighten up. The ambiance and lighting is always nice for a nice romantic date. I just wonder when I make reservations why the only option is the main dining room... read more

We came here on Valentine's Day, the VDay snowstorm of 2025 wasn't going to keep us from celebrating our loooove! But we sure did appreciate the valet service! This was our first visit and we love a good ol supperclub. JD's was pretty modern though. The salad is extra, the relish tray is extra (and expensive at $20), sauce is extra. Everything is extra. I liked their creole flare, especially when it came to my crab cake, which was delicious and I'm an east coast girl, so I'm fussier about my crab cakes. The steak was good, but honestly not swoon worthy. We got one of their "famous" buddy bowls, which is red beans and rice with sausage and maybe beef? Baked with cheese on top. It was okay but again, not clear why it's famous. I brought it home to eat with eggs the next day, thinking it would be better, but it wasn't. However, the garlic cheese bread was real good. Real, real good. And the paper plane drunk was refreshing and delicious. Overall JD's was good, nothing bad about it and really no complaints. I suspect their seafood items might be where they shine more than the steaks. I almost went for the scallops or fish and regretted not doing that. Ambiance is nice, not too loud and not too dark but still romantical and adult. Plus tv's for the couples who don't want to talk the whole time. Enjoy JD's! read more

Ye good ol' business dinner. Lots of people, drinking a lot of alcohol, talking very loudly, spending a lot of money... with someone else picking up the tab. Perfect... I was all set not to like this place - primarily because someone else chose it, without consulting with us first (when you eat out as much as we do, you start to really hate bad restaurant experiences). But luckily they did their research on this one. Because I ate a ton of those cajun tender tips (it was like a neverending supply), and then topped it off with what turned out to be an excellent bone-in ribeye. And then I even shared some baby back ribs with someone else in our group who was eating business dainty... F*ck that- we ain't paying... pass the tenders! Anyways, just to say we enjoyed the food, drinks and ambiance of this place. Very tasty- a good option in the area. Now, pass the tenders! read more

Such a nice place to go eat after a twins game! The servers were so wonderful and kind! Food was amazing and had great portions, the restaurant was a little dark but had some fantastic artwork! Also caramel cheesecake is the way to go for dessert!! read more

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Best ribeye steak I've ever had! A perfect juicy medium rare! Veggies were tasty also! Affordable beer and reasonably priced drinks too! Service was awesome! I sat at the bar since I was by myself and the service and attention was fast and courteous! Best steak in the Twin Cities! All the other food looked amazing also! read more

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Came here for a late birthday celebration. It is located right next to Deja Vu showgirls. There are metered street parking or valet. We came late at night on a Thursday so there were plenty of metered spot nearby. It was a little on the darker side inside the restaurant. Even though google says it opens until 1 am, it actually does not. We had reservation at 8pm and by 9pm they were starting close up for the night. We were not rushed by the waitress at all but I think they just closed the doors. There were still a couple tables left with us so we didn't feel too weird being the last one. Just wanted to point out they do charge extra for shared plate here! This means if you plan to share an entree (like steak) you will have to pay a fee for the extra plate. Something about decorating the plates but they do give you extra sides on the plate I think. I do have a photo of the shared plate. Started off with the mock tail Faux-Jito drink. It was supposed to come with A berry of choice but actually came out with no berries and I had to request for it. Overall not a bad drink. 3/5 Complimentary cheesy garlic bread. Actually pretty tasty. Prob would taste a lot better with marinara sauce for me. Started off with crab cake. Comes with 1 or 2 per order. We ordered 1 to share for 2 people. It's quite big. I would recommend to share and order another appetizer. I really enjoyed this and the sauce on top. 4.5/5 Cajun tenderloin tips - comes with 3 difference types of sauce. The tips are tender and the sauces were good. My fave is the more yellow sauce. 4/5. Lobster Risotto - comes in different size. We got the small at size because we ordered a lot of food for 2 people. It does come with pretty big lobster chunks. Would recommend to get. If you love risotto might want to upgrade to the bigger size. 4/5 Cajun hash browns- crispy and yummy. Your typical hash browns. Didn't taste much of the Cajun part though. Bone-in Ribeye: we got medium and it was perfect pink the way I like it. Entrees does come with seasonal veggies but you can upgrade to asparagus and other specific veggies for 2-3$ extra. We updated to the asparagus. It came with 2 onion rings and a couple of cantaloupe. Our shared plate did come with cantaloupe and a good portion of extra asparagus as well. So the shared plate charge is not bad honestly. I really enjoyed the steak. It was big and after so many appetizers and sides we had to take some home but well worth it. 4/5. They do not have any birthday promotion due to Covid but did give us a Candle with my chocolate cake lol. Overall, my first impression of this place was its a more causal restaurant than dress up. So dress casual when you come here. So I thought it wasn't good to be as good but turns out to be great. I would definitely come back. Portion is great. One disappointment was payment. You pay through a machine there but it doesn't tell you the tax charge or if they charge you extra for service there. If there was no additional service charge then tax was more than 13% which is crazy for restaurant. It was closing and late so we just said whatever but the receipt we got via text did not break down what the charges for in terms of tax and/or service. If I go back, will definitely have to bring it up. read more

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By far the best restaurant in the Twin Cities! Amazing, high quality food, large portions, great ambiance and most of all INCREDIBLE service led by the owner Pat who personally visits most tables. That aren't enough stars for this amazing restaurant! read more

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I had a wonderful meal at J.D. Hoyt's sitting at the raised bar watching the NCAA Women's semi-final basketball games. Junior was our server/bar keep, and he was as entertaining as the game. J.D. Hoyt's is an urban supper club that's as authentic as any of the supper clubs in rural Wisconsin. All the food is good, some dishes better than others, but you will always have enough to eat. Portions are enormous. My Wedge salad was the size of Uranus but tasted much better. The hickory chicken was delicious. J.D. Hoyt's is not gourmet, innovative, or trendy, but that's not their objective. They do what they do with aplomb. I'm in Minneapolis once a month, and I will visit J.D. Hoyt's every time. BTW, if you're at the bar, ask Junior about Lenny Kravitz. You'll enjoy the stories. read more

I got to tell you all. Very few places I have been where the owner, Pat, is so involved. Great food, great place and most importantly, great people. My fist time in Minneapolis and this place made me want to come over again! Pat, so greatfull for the cigar and your passion for the place!! You guys rock!! read more

Best pork chop! Easy parking! Friendly service! When I say the pork chop fell off the knife #easy it was incredible and tasty. I wish I knew I could order pick up last year! Thanks to the Timberwolves organization for all the local recommendations read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I try to be stingy with my 5 Starts, because I think it means that the business is the crème de la crème of this particular type of establishment. This is especially true when I'm out for a good meal at a higher end restaurant.... I just expect more. In this case, I'd add a gold star to the 5 if I could. Everything about our experience tonight was great, from the moment we walked in the door to the goodnight and thank you as we left! JD Hoyt's is an old fashioned dinning experience. Even though the place is very contemporary, you just feel like you are in an establishment that the show Madmen could have filmed. Highballs, Martini's and Goblets of Wine fit right in here. After ordering our meal, the BEST part came when a basket was placed on our table containing a bunch of JD Hoyt's Famous Garlic Cheese Toast. I could have eaten the whole basket! Unfortunately, I did eat too many of these amazing cheesy morsels and was pretty full well before the rest of my meal arrived.... But it was so worth it! I would also like to rave about the service! Everyone was so polite and helpful from the doorman to the random waitress that pointed me in the right direction when I was looking for the bathroom. Our server tonight (Anne) was excellent! She was so friendly, attentive and fun. It is so nice to have a server that seems to enjoy her job..... JD should be thankful to have her. My son, his girlfriend and I certainly enjoyed her service! All of our meals were excellent. And I thought they were pretty readable priced. The serving sizes were very generous, and there was definitely food left to take home for tomorrow. Definitely at top choice for me in Minneapolis. read more

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It's alright but it could also be that I didn't order their specialty which seems to be more focused on meat than seafood. It's a cozy spot with very attentive service. Ordered the grilled charcoal scallops with Jamaican seasoning. The size was pretty average relative to the portion of the vegetables they gave so it was a little sad to look at, but it was mainly the seasoning that hit me. Even though I asked and they said it wasn't spicy, you're dealing with someone like me who thinks hot cheetos is spicy and the scallops required washing down with water for me. Again I could've ordered the wrong thing but I wasn't all that impressed. The lobster risotto is a nice side though. Good texture with chunks of lobster. Recommend if you're looking for a small bowl to complement your main dish. read more

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Start to finish flawless execution by the front house staff, cooks, and managers. Extremely impressed by the quality of food and service. I'm a NYC rat so that speaks volumes. Highly recommend this spot. read more

Stopped by their for a couple of beers as I was meeting someone. Hopping place and busy. Didn't get a chance to eat there but would try it out. The staff was friendly and the service was good. read more

Always the best! Our grown kids only want to go to Hoyts or Manny's for any celebration. Pork chops and grilled prime rib are terrific. Our favorite dessert is the grilled banana read more

Five stars for the excellent wine selection, nice ambiance and delicious pork chop. Great place for special occasion. read more

J.D. Hoyt's - Pork chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We liked the experience here so much that I'm rating their 3 star food a 4 overall. I cannot say enough about the stellar service here. We were greeted with a friendly face at the door, our server was delightful, inquisitive, and overheard us talking about going to a show and made sure that we would be in and out before the show started. A man who I think was the manager popped by a couple of times and was a pleasure to chat with, even grabbing us our check as our server was super busy with a huge table. To the food... I was really excited to try the cheese toast - but it just tasted like cheese toast from every other pizza place that also makes cheese toast. My partner really enjoyed his steak and crab cake, and ate every bite of his food including the hashbrowns. I was pretty jealous. My grilled chicken was topped with some unseasoned veggies and pretty average barbecue sauce. I was also wishing I had gotten a potato side as the broccoli was just wet and sad. Overall I think I would come back for a drink and an appetizer because the ambience is fun and the service is so good. read more

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Everything at this restaurant is so good! The service was good. The vibe is business casual. The menu is steakhouse cuisine with a cajun flair. They are famous for their buddy bowls and pork chops. Here is everything we got rated: Pork chops: 5/5 juicy, delicious, amazing Mashed Potatoes: 4/5 good mash Onion Rings: 4/5 not an onion ring girl but everyone was raving Mac and Cheese: 3/5 decent but nothing to shout about Buddy bowls: 4.5/5 really good Cheesy Garlic Toast: 6/5 mindblowing Raspberry Creme Brulee: 3.5/5 Grasshopper: 5/5 sooooooo gooooood read more

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This was our first time eating here. It was truly exceptional. There were 4 of us, we split a Buddy Bowl and Pig Wings for appetizers. Both were incredible. The Buddy Bowl is an absolute must. Our mains (Steak, Cajun Pork Chops, and catfish were perfect. Elena did an amazing job serving us. We will definitely return on our next trip to Minneapolis. read more

A classic for a reason, no better way to spend a night than JD Hoyt's. Steaks and pork chops cooked to perfection and bar tenders that are naturals in making your evening a joy (especially Junior)! One of the great restaurants. read more

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After searching through fully booked restaurants that serves steak for Valentine's weekend, I finally found that JD Hoyt's had some openings. A couple weeks later and it's time to eat. My girlfriend had the Valentine's special: lobster tail, 6 oz filet mignon, mashed potatoes, and brussel sprouts. It also came with corn bread. I had the 18 oz bone-in grilled ribeye with asparagus entree, which also came with cheesy garlic bread. For extra sides, I got the garlic mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. To top it off, I had my ribeye spicy style, which is their own spicy sauce. To start off the meal, we had the caesar salad, corn bread, and cheesy garlic bread. The Caesar salad was like every other Caesar salad, a good healthy start to a hearty meal. Their corn bread was delicious. Pour a little of their honey on the corn bread, and it takes it to another level with that additional sweetness. The cheesy garlic was also delicious; cheesy and garlicky goodness. It wasn't toasty, but soft in a good way. Not having much of a sweet tooth, the garlic bread was my favorite starter. Up next, our entrees and sides. My medium rare bone-in ribeye was delicious. Meaty and fatty goodness, and was exactly what you would expect from a good ribeye. Again, I had it with their spicy sauce. Their spicy sauce was drenched over the ribeye, and tasted exactly like A1 sauce, but on another level with little crunchy textures from the black pepper bits. It is packed with spice, but not spicy heat-wise. Steak and A1 sauce, in my opinion, goes along really well. However, being that the ribeye was covered in the sauce, made every bite sort of... a lot to handle as time went on. My advice would be to order the sauce on the side, not sure if their other sauces would feel the same. The asparagus that came along with it was decent. The sides, mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes, were also decent. Good additions, but nothing to praise about. My girlfriend enjoyed her meal. Again, her entree was the Valentine's special: 6 oz filet mignon & lobster tail, brussel sprouts, and mashed potaties. Overall, we had a good time at JD Hoyt's. The service was nice and we were treated well. read more

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