Jess & Jim's Steak House

A friend of mine loves my reviews. I think she feels that I am a witty writer. Anyway, when I told her I was going to a steakhouse cause I missed ordering a good slab of meat, she was all onboard to join me. Then I told her I was going to Jess & Jim's. She suddenly had other plans.....My friend is a 30-something professional who will always choose ambiance over quality of food. This won't be a surprise to her (as she will be reading my review) so while I hoofed it to J&J alone, she definitely tagged along when I went to Capital Grille a week later.Anyway, J&J attracts the over 55 crowd and the Young family with kids crowd looking for quality food over what type of wine is served or what type of lighting there is. Not only is it bare bones, it's shabby, even compared to some casual dining places I've been too. That's not the point of this place. It's about the food here. So how was it?I ordered a 12 ounce prime rib, with cottage fries and a side of green beans. It also comes with a salad appetizer. With a beer and tip, it came to about $69.First, it doesn't matter how fancy the place looks or how expensive the prices are if the food isn't good. Especially the protein, which is the star of the show at a steakhouse. The Prime Rib was very good, one of the better ones I've had in KC. It was more medium than medium-rare (the server admitted that it had been left out longer than it should have) but I barely noticed. The quality was great. The cottage fries, was also good. They were cut in a haphazardly way, some looking more like pub chips than cottage fries, but they were cooked to near perfection. The two disappointments were the salad and the green beans. The salad felt like it came from a bag, the one that is mostly iceberg lettuce and carrot shavings. It had exactly three grape tomatoes, two pieces of cucumber and I think a ring of red onion to make it look like a salad, but a failure. And the green beans. They were only $3.50, but they definitely came out of a can. They were soggy, boiled and cut. Real green beans should be sauteed, whole and crunchy. These were complete crap.Overall, it was a good place to eat (and let's face it, no one comes for the side salad and green beans) and if your scene is checking out senior couples and kids not on their best behavior, I guess this might be your place to go.

So this place is nothing short of GREAT!! The food is always good, I had the 8oz fillet tonight and it was an amazing cut of meat, but especially for the price!! Then we had Addison for a server and she was great too! Great service without being overbearing or annoying. It really is a great steakhouse, not too fancy, but still a great place to go where you can have a conversation while you eat a great meal!! They were pretty busy for a Tuesday night, but it still wasn't super loud.

We took a drive out to Jess & Jim's on a lark because a co-worker said it was good. They've got a poster on the wall saying they're one of the 10 best steakhouses in the world, so I was pumped. There were a couple of spots on the same list that I've been to and were legit, so I remained hopeful.Did we get one of the best steaks in the world? We did not. It was meh. Mid, as the kids would say. Under-seasoned, cooked a bit beyond medium rare (I ordered medium rare), the steak was served on a slab of aluminum in a plastic tray, and the decor is in need of updating.

This place is awesome in my book. Simple KC little joint. I loved my baked potato it had a bunch of butter and was fabulous. The chicken wasn't my fave but it was good. My fiancés steak was better & what i'll be ordering next time. Our server was a bit forgetful but none of us cared they were kind & helpful! It was a kinda cool vibe too they have a little train running which was fun. I'd probably try appetizers next time. Drinks were good too.

Stopped in for restaurant week and automatically really enjoyed the decor and ambiance. It feels like an old fashioned family restaurant. We did the lunch deal which was chicken fried steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salad, and a cheesecake. Everything was good! The mashed potatoes did need the gravy though, they were very bland without it. Definitely would come back

We moved away from KC and recently moved back from Vegas. Jess and Jim's was an old friend with many happy memories of family gatherings. We greatly enjoyed going back. No reason for a menu. Filet is always awesome with a twice baked potato the size of a mini football

Poor service, unseasoned steaks and canned vegetables. Server took order and brought check. Never checked back. Ribeye was overcooked and lacked seasoning. Mediocre at best.

Perfect weather for cocktails by the fire pit while we waited for our table! They don't do reservations online, you must call in. We did have one and we got there a bit early so we were able to enjoy a drink first. My son and I love great steaks! They never disappoint cooked perfectly as requested! They still serve the big steak house size potatoes! The highlight this trip was the Gouda mac&cheese bites on the appetizer sampler! Flavorful and light an crispy! I would order just those next time! It was a wonderful 60th bday dinner! They made it so memorable from the service and dinner & drinks!

I have always been wanting to try Jess and Jims so what a friend suggested going there for lunch, I immediately said yes. It's really neat to see the accolades they have achieved over so many years while keeping it a family owned restaurant. Inside you can tell that they take pride in their family and their traditions. A lot of interior design feels nostalgic to traditional steakhouses. We ordered a steak, a burger, and a prime rib sandwich which all came out delicious and fresh. The steak was sizzling on the plate they bring out. It's nice because when they come out of the kitchen you get a steamy whiff of the steaks which sparks your appetite. Make sure to order the steak with their house blend seasoning. The burger was very large which I absolutely loved. I was pleasantly surprised and I know that they have a great whiskey selection as well at the bar. I wish their draft beer was a little bit colder and/or served in a chilled glass which would be my only criticism. Overall I can see myself coming back here for many years.

Jess and Jim's has a truly amazing space upstairs to rent. We had 60 guests, given the choice of steak or chicken. I was a little nervous since it was a huge party of people. I could not be more impressed with the food quality. My steak was cooked to perfection. The potato was to die for as well. It was huge, and stuffed perfectly with all the fixings. They also serve perfectly toasted Texas toast like bread that I'm still dreaming of. Everything came out hot, and in a timely manner. All of our guests were served within 20-30 minutes. The servers went above and beyond for each and every single of our guests. The owner Debbie, is so kind and helped answer all the questions we had leading up to our event. She was beyond accommodating. For my event, I had wanted a luxury dinner with great ambience and that is exactly what I got. I cannot recommend this place enough. It's rare to find service and food quality together, this excellent. We will be back to try more food off their menu!