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    M&J Cafe

    4.4 (13 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Michelle D.

    I met a friend at M&J Cafe on a Monday after work. It was located on the first floor of a high-rise office building. What a cute spot! I loved the decor. The wooden bar was gorgeous and the Christmas decorations were beautiful. We started off with a margarita, queso, salsa and chips. And for dinner, I ordered a steak and cheese and my friend ordered chicken salad on a croissant that was served with pasta salad. We split our sandwiches so we could sample each. My steak and cheese was delicious! I loved the added banana peppers which gave it a nice zing. The steak was moist and tender and the bun was toasted. My friend's chicken salad was also yummy. And the pasta salad was out of this world. We ended with dessert. I ordered the tiramisu. It was light and velvety but not overly sweet. The service was friendly. Since it was my first time I asked for the top sellers and the steak and cheese was on the list. Now I know why. Next time I'm in town I will definitely stop in to try some more menu items.

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    16 days ago

    Super cute restaurant with great food at a very reasonable price! Will definitely come back again

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    Food, service, atmosphere, coffee......amazing! Brook was a wonderful sever, perfect amount of attention!

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    EXACTLY what ashland needed!!!!! Everything is amazing... service, food and atmosphere.....

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    I had coffee and a desert, the coffee was really good and for desert I had tiramisu which was outstanding!

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    Jerk Riley’s Billiards and Irish Pub - Fish and Chips

    Jerk Riley’s Billiards and Irish Pub

    3.8(11 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    Great service. They are still in soft opening so a very limited menu was available. We had the…read morespinach dip and meatball sliders. Both were excellent and came with a generous serving of tortilla chips. Our only complaint was that the heat wasn't working and it was unbearably cold, but they will get that worked out I'm sure. We will be back when they are fully open for sure.

    While visiting my family I met up with friends at Jerk Riley's Irish Pub twice in one week. This…read morelocation used to be a teen club called the Neutral Zone in the late 80's. One of my friends I met up for dinner worked with me at the Neutral Zone and the other I met there more than 37 years ago. The spot brought back great memories even though it had been totally renovated. The outside still looked the same;) When you walk in you see the bar and several high top tables. There's a dart board at the end of the bar. On the other side are more high top tables a few lower tables and three pool tables. There were lots of tv's as well as a jukebox. On my first visit I ordered the fish and chips. The fish was fresh with light crispy breading. I wasn't a fan of the fries but loved the finely chopped coleslaw. On my second visit I had the reuben sandwhich which was tasty! I didn't want fries and even though a house salad was not on the menu I was served a lovely salad with a boiled egg as a fry substitute. Now that's service deserving of recognition! On both visits my servers were friendly and attentive. On my second visit I was offered a beer sample which I liked and ordered. When I'm in town visiting my family I will definitely be back to try more menu items.

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    Jerk Riley’s Billiards and Irish Pub - I worked here when I was young. It was a teen nightclub called the Neutral Zone. Pretty cool to check it out after all these years!

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    I worked here when I was young. It was a teen nightclub called the Neutral Zone. Pretty cool to check it out after all these years!

    Smokin' J's - Half slab St Louis Ribs

    Smokin' J's

    3.8(136 reviews)
    6.5 mi
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    From the moment you step inside, the aroma hits first: a deep, hickory-laced perfume that signals…read morehours of slow devotion rather than shortcuts. This is barbecue that announces itself honestly. No gimmicks, no pretension--just meat treated with respect. We started off with the Texas Sausage Sampler which includes 3 Sausages. Jalapeno Cheddar, Hickory Smoke and Original Old Fashioned. Served with Carolina Gold Sauce, Mustard and Horseradish. The sauce is outstanding. Smoking J's Rib House in Ashland, Kentucky, is the kind of place that reminds you why barbecue isn't just food--it's culture, patience, and pride rendered in smoke and fire. The ribs are the undisputed star. Thick-cut, generously portioned, and lacquered with a bark that balances sweetness, smoke, and spice, they arrive with that elusive perfection every pitmaster chases. The meat pulls cleanly from the bone without collapsing into mush, proof of disciplined temperature control and timing. Each bite delivers layers: smoke up front, pork richness at the core, and a restrained tang from the sauce that enhances rather than smothers. Brisket lovers will find plenty to admire. The slices boast a pronounced smoke ring and a pepper-forward crust, with fat rendered to a buttery softness that melts on the tongue. It's assertive, confident barbecue--unapologetically Southern, yet precise enough to impress even seasoned purists. The sides refuse to play second fiddle. Mac and cheese was amazing, creamy with a baked top that adds texture, while the baked beans carry a subtle smokiness that echoes the pit rather than competing with it. Coleslaw provides a crisp, cooling contrast, cutting through the richness exactly as it should. What truly elevates Smoking J's, though, is its sense of place. This isn't barbecue chasing trends or Instagram aesthetics. It's barbecue rooted in community--food that feels earned, familiar, and deeply satisfying. The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming, the kind where regulars are greeted like family and newcomers are quickly converted. Smoking J's Rib House doesn't just serve great barbecue--it reinforces why Ashland deserves a seat at the table in Kentucky's smokehouse conversation. It's a destination for locals, a worthy stop for travelers, and a reminder that when barbecue is done right, it doesn't need to shout. The smoke speaks for itself.

    Service was slow, food was mediocre at best. Salad came out after filet medallions (a stretch to…read morecall it filet) for one of our group. One and done!

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    Smokin' J's - Cool bar *plenty of tvs around the bar & dining area

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    Cool bar *plenty of tvs around the bar & dining area

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