Olde Jaol Steakhouse and Tavern

We visited the tavern side, not the more formal dining building. Our group sat on their patio on a nice summer night. The patio was packed but tables are nicely spaced out so we were very comfortable. Our server was really friendly and helpful. I enjoyed an order of hot wings and a side salad. My girlfriend loved the harvest salad. Our orders, including drinks, came out fast and correct. A really nice spot that we'd be happy to revisit.

We ate in the tavern on a Saturday around 4 PM. After we left there was a line to get in, but it hadn't been busy when we arrived. Food was good, although service was a bit slow. The ambiance was okay, but I think we probably would have enjoyed the steakhouse section even more- the ambiance looked more authentic, although the pricing was much higher. Some similar entrees seemed to be a lot more expensive in the steakhouse, looking at the menu. Although to be fair, maybe the portions were larger or something. Over all it was a good experience. The flowers blooming outside were just gorgeous, especially the rhododendron. If you use the bathroom during your visit, it is tucked away behind the bar and it is very small and cramped. I would give this spot another go, but I would venture to the steakhouse side.

We went to the tavern! We all had hamburgers and different fries and onion rings! Also had the potato skins! Those were my favorite! Everyone enjoyed their food we sat on the patio that had rails like an old garage doors maybe. Good ambience it was warm music not too loud service was good.

I was with a colleague who has been a regular at this venue for many years. This was once an old jail. I actually met someone who remembers visiting the jail back in the '60's to sing to the inmates. It's been long converted to a restaurant. They also have a sister tavern next door which has outdoor seating and serves mainly bar food. We went downstairs to their bar where we ate and met up with my colleague's friendly waitress-- Carol. Our barmaid was Rachel. The 2 were fabulous for conversation and great pours on our drinks. My colleague ordered the Ribeye steak which he said was one of the best he'd had in a long time. Of the non steak items, Rachel suggested I order the salmon. I'm glad I did. It was also one of the best I'd had. Moist, tender and perfectly glazed. After dinner, we wandered upstairs where they have additional seating and banquet rooms. We also stumbled upon their bourbon bar. There's probably a story to that, but that's for another time. I'll be back on my return visit.

I don't like writing poor reviews, but there were a lot of issues during my visit and even some opportunities to improve that were missed by the restaurant.This review is for the main dining room steakhouse, not the tavern/pub. I've been to the pub a lot and enjoyed it very much, so it was surprising to get the experience that I had at the steakhouse. I was there for a business dinner and with clients.First, the positive: The staff was very flexible with changes to the party size as well as a late arrival. The server was incredibly good/nice and the only reason I left a good tip and 2 stars on this review instead of 1.The negatives: Get proper glasses for wine. The wine list was decent albeit short. The glasses given weren't suitable for red or white wine. When the food is taking a long time and alcohol is being consumed, refill the bread basket. We actually paused wine consumption before our dinner came because we were getting so loopy on only one bread roll. Dinner took an HOUR after ordering to arrive at the table, and then it was in waves. The place was not busy and it was a weeknight. There was no excuse for the speed of service. My guests encouraged everyone to get started who had food. I was nearly finished with my plate as the last person's meal was arriving at the table. There were two other tables in the dining room beside my party of 7 and it was a weeknight. The sides were sad. We ordered 4 sides to share at the table (plenty at chain steakhouses) but when they came, it was enough for 2 people max each. My food, despite being one of the first to the table, was just warm. The steak, with its lovely plastic marker of "medium rare" in it, was medium well.It would have been nice if the server and/or management had recognized the service delays and offered some compensation or at least an acknowledgment and reason + apology.Based on this experience, I won't be returning to the steakhouse part of the Olde Jaol, especially with clients.

Every time I've been to this restaurant the food has been great. Wish it wasn't in the dungeon though!

Had a reservation for 6:30, didn't get seated till 7:00.Waited 1 hour for our salads, served our meals approximately 9:00.A member of our party was served the worst 50.00 strip steak, did not make any retribution for the terrible steak.We were told since we didn't tell them sooner they couldn't do anything about it.The best part of that is the waitress never came back to check how the steaks were.Our first visit here was terrible,but decided to give it another chance. Seems they are very understaffed NEVER AGAIN!!!

Morgan was our waitress today she took on 11 girls for a Bach party all by herself and she was literally the best, no one's meal got messed up she was so patient and gave us the best recommendations. She let us have fun and we enjoyed our time mostly because of her. She was fast and very efficient .I will be back for Morgan alone.

Best food EVER, price is worth the delicious food.Great atmosphere (check out the history!)Friendly staff!This is MUST for dinner!

My wife and I were passing through the area and were looking for an interesting place for dinner and found the Olde Jaol. What a delight. We ate at the steakhouse side and had an excellent meal.We both had an appetizer (Caesar Salad for me and a Grilled Brie Stuffed Brioche for my wife) and it was a great start.Then for the main course we both had steaks ... the ribeye for me and the filet mignon for my wife.And dessert was a very nice creme brulee and a Reeses pie. Both were so good we felt that we needed to repent after eating them.Our server (Rachel) was very helpful and attentive. Would we eat there again? Absolutely yes. In fact, we were trying to figure out the next time we would be passing through Woster.