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    Jethro's

    3.2 (86 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    JETHRO'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Happy hour specials

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    JD T.

    Pretty cool place to hang out. Family friendly and very pleasant staff. Good prices and great portions. I ordered my steak medium and it came out as one of the best steaks I've ever had. Cooked to perfection. Portion sizes are great. Will definitely go back when I get the opportunity.

    Gerald H.

    Stopped here for Saturday night dinner - with plenty of options in the altoona area we decided to settle here and give it a shot. Looking for Italian food - a place that boasts its ribs probably wasn't the best but you have to try places. It was very busy on a Saturday night - and the wait time for us was right around 25min so we stood by the dessert case and people watched. Decor is western - lots of wood - obviously by the name - and overall it looked clean. Seemed to be kept up nicely. Ordered Buffalo chicken dip and a couple drinks to start - and though the dip took awhile - it came out lukewarm. We added chips with the order. The chips were good but rubbery. I was in the mood for Italian - so I was eyeing that part of the menu. I point blank asked the waiter if I should order chicken parmesan from here and he told me yes and he highly recommends it. The spaghetti it came with was way over cooked, and the chicken itself was nice. But the sauce was very very ketchup like. For dessert I ordered the coconut cream pie - which wasn't bad. Probably the best part of the meal. I can see where this place would be strictly meat and starch good - but for my purpose it was just ok. Would try again.

    Sirloin and ribs with a loaded baked potato

    Jethro's was fantastic and filled my expectations. The food was really good and the service was too. I was dissuaded because of some of the bad reviews, but after reading those reviews it is clear that those customers are not dealing in good faith and simply are angry at the world. Jethro's was fantastic and I'm upset I didn't try it sooner. Go to Jethro's and have a great meal.

    A well done steak (was supposed to be medium) , bbq chicken, asparagus and fries.
    Alesia B.

    Eh! Let me just say both experiences haven't been The greatest. Normally I will give a restaurant two tries, after that on to other restaurants I haven't tried. Fortunately I'm sorry Jethros it's wasn't great considering the price. Looks were very deceiving, My dinner was cold. Like shockingly cold. I only could eat a few pieces. I wasn't sure if that was how it was supposed to be or not but it didn't do any justice. The asparagus was yummy though. The view and the cups are awesome! Oh oh! If your a homemade sweet tea drinker and don't drink any premade then DO NOT order there sweet tea. Yuck! But I'm just a picky person hahaha!

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    Jill B.

    Decided to try Jethro's for a quick shift meal At first when I was told my total was $9.78 I was unbothered and expecting it to be at least substantial. When I opened up the container I was a bit disappointed. Every ball totals out to be 1$ or about 50 cents per bite. Lol. Pricing needs to be reevaluated.

    Steak tips with sautéed onions & mushrooms with asparagus
    Michelle S.

    This restaurant has really big windows, so we asked for a table with a window. We had a beautiful view of the roof of the neighboring Target store next door. If you can bring yourself to look beyond the roof, which is huge, there is a beautiful golf course. The restaurant needs some tlc, but the food was surprisingly good.

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    Eric M.

    I'm not sure I ever ate here when I lived in Altoona although I probably should have. It's clear Jethro's has staying power that will withstand my opinion. The food and service is solid, although the decor could stand to have a bit of a redo. It also has a nice patio and a great view of a golf course. What could use the most work, IMHO, is the menu. Nothing beyond salad in terms of meatless options. I was in a "what the (*#&" mood so went for fish and chips, which it turns out is only available at lunchtime. Alas, I'll have the breaded fish sandwich and make my own. Yeah, it was good. Everyone enjoyed their meal and we had a nice time and an overall good experience. As they say, when in Rome...

    The Pittsburgher, fabulous and quick.
    Chris S.

    Great receptionist, fast food, delicious, and more bang for the buck. Just their trio appetizer filled my wife and I.

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    Daniel B.

    This is a strong 3* rating, because Jethro's was a welcome respite from the menacing chain restaurants that have cropped up all over Altoona. The place is tucked away, up a hill sandwiched between a Wal-Mart and another phantasmagorical shopping complex. I think this is considered to be a "nice" place for the area, but it is a family style restaurant where jeans and sneakers would be perfectly appropriate. There is no pretense to the decor. Rustic country. Water, iced tea and draft beers are all served in Ball mason jars. Early in the evening the bar was busy, but the restaurant was pretty empty. After ordering, we realized it was happy hour, with $1 drafts and half priced appetizers. But the bar was a bit smokey, and it was nice to be seated at a table. Jethro's calls itself a place for ribs. And they also have a wide selection of Italian food. So, that's what we got. I had the 1/2 rack of ribs with a side caesar. The missus had the house-made potato/ricotta gnocchi with tomato sauce. We saw something on the appetizer menu we had never seen before. Pepperoni stuffed bread. The waitress vouched for it, so we conceded and got a small order. Holy cow. Likely it was enough calories for a whole meal in itself. And while it was good, it was not quite as good as it could have/should have been. The bread itself was a bit overly chewy. But it's hard to go wrong with cheese, sauce and pepperoni. So the ribs were meltingly tender, if not terribly smokey. The sauce glaze was a nice combination of sweet and spicy, although a bit more sweet then is generally my taste. Overall, a nice enjoyable fatty treat. A 1/2 rack isn't a lot of food, but it is very rich and filling. The only real disappointment was the side caesar which was so heavily dressed, most of the salad was more dressing than greens. And this is coming from a man who likes a heavy hand with dressing. The gnocchi were fine. Nothing to write home about. But props for making it there, and using ricotta in the dumplings. The portion was overly generous, as I think we made another couple of meals out of the leftovers. Our bill was ridiculously cheap, and we had a great time. Far better I think than if we went to the Cracker Barrel (which would have been choice number two - since the wife oddly had NO interest in going to Hooters).

    Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo
    Vianca P.

    Food was standard, not the homemade feeling from a good Italian restaurant. The waitress was a little spicy, not warm or comforting.

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    The fried and milkshake were bad and the dessert was too rich I really had hi hopes but I was just plain disappointed

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    The food was horrible for the price. The streak smells like propane and tastes like gas. The food was cold when it came to the table.

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    For the area, they are good enough to differentiate themselves from the rest. I have been here twice and have yet to be disappointed.

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    Visiting from California and stopped by this place. Really good food and customer service is wonderful! Clean place as well.

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