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    4.0 (60 reviews)

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    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Old Flame burger
    Shelbie M.

    Pros: --Very clean and spacious restaurant --Variety of options on the menu --Outstanding food and generous portions --Friendly servers Cons: --Was charged extra just for a side of ranch to go with my fried pickles --Was charged an extra $2 to substitute my side even though it was NOT a premium side nor did my server tell me there would be an up charge --Music is very loud in the restaurant --Very expensive for the type of food... $35 for two entrees, no appetizer, and waters to drink While the food was really great, we aren't sure if Skinny J's will be a repeat for us when we are back in Conway.

    Passed the 22 oz. Challenge kinda.
    George R.

    I normally do not leave below par reviews, this is not a below par review, more like helpful tips. Walking in you will notice a non stimulant environment nothing on the walls except for a few TVs. Booth's there are non. Very cold and stale. Flip side very friendly staff to greet you and edit on you. For me this place appeals more to the college freshman crowd not the educated family man and the beer menu backs it up. Take a look at attached photos. If you want beer cheap and don't care about flavor this is your spot. Food arrived, burger saved the night great flavor and juicy a bit over cooked for medium. Our server was Emily and she went above and beyond if you get to choose sit in Emily section. Me personally unsure if this place will over come the curse of the location. If enough students dine and drink on a regular basis then all is good.

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    Cindy P.

    We LOVE Skinny J's!! All the food is amazing. We haven't had anything we didn't like. Frichos, Old Flame burger, Brunch Burger! They have local craft beers on tap. The staff is always super friendly.

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    Great service and friendly people. Food was pretty good. Enjoyed our visit. The prices were good as well.

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    The food was excellent, the wait staff was incredibly friendly in the atmosphere was great. I'll definitely be going back!

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    Every time I eat here, the service is great and the food is excellent! Top notch patty melt! It's my go to place in Conway!

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    Good service and good food. Price was steep on drinks. Need a happy hour. Will try again

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