J.D. Hoyt's

This was our first time eating here. It was truly exceptional. There were 4 of us, we split a Buddy Bowl and Pig Wings for appetizers. Both were incredible. The Buddy Bowl is an absolute must. Our mains (Steak, Cajun Pork Chops, and catfish were perfect. Elena did an amazing job serving us. We will definitely return on our next trip to Minneapolis.

We came here on Valentine's Day, the VDay snowstorm of 2025 wasn't going to keep us from celebrating our loooove! But we sure did appreciate the valet service! This was our first visit and we love a good ol supperclub. JD's was pretty modern though. The salad is extra, the relish tray is extra (and expensive at $20), sauce is extra. Everything is extra. I liked their creole flare, especially when it came to my crab cake, which was delicious and I'm an east coast girl, so I'm fussier about my crab cakes. The steak was good, but honestly not swoon worthy. We got one of their "famous" buddy bowls, which is red beans and rice with sausage and maybe beef? Baked with cheese on top. It was okay but again, not clear why it's famous. I brought it home to eat with eggs the next day, thinking it would be better, but it wasn't. However, the garlic cheese bread was real good. Real, real good. And the paper plane drunk was refreshing and delicious. Overall JD's was good, nothing bad about it and really no complaints. I suspect their seafood items might be where they shine more than the steaks. I almost went for the scallops or fish and regretted not doing that. Ambiance is nice, not too loud and not too dark but still romantical and adult. Plus tv's for the couples who don't want to talk the whole time. Enjoy JD's!

I'm a fan: let's be clear. But in my book customer service isn't about how things are when things are great--they're about when things go sideways.I had an overburdened server this night who missed several opportunities to take my drink order. I had to butt in to order :( My dish was uncharacteristically disappointing: for a place that features seafood the lobster risotto was cheap. Dotted with lobster like an after-thought. It should not be listed as an entree because if I want lobster, I would have ordered something more substantial.Server saw I was disappointed, said she'd take it off. Didn't. Sigh, whatev.WORST PART OF IT: I reached out to their staff to let them know and after I told them, there was no response. I totally don't want a credit, but a non-response is so lazy that I assume that they didn't want to deal with a negative experience. I even mentioned 'I wanted to tell you in person instead of a bad review on Yelp'. Welp.

Revisited an old favorite recently!Happy to say they are still offering great service and delicious foodThe cocktails were tasty and pretty colorsBuddy bowl is prob my fav thing to order hereThe lobster risotto was a nice change from my usual steak orderThe Cajun tenderloin tips were really good but not a fan of the dipping sauces The Cajun pork chop got the least fave bite at the table was a little dry and lacked flavor- unusual as this used to be their signature dish! Could have been an off dayOld school supper club vibes here - think old school New York dining scene

What a fabulous steakhouse located in the North Loop My friends and I enjoyed everything the wedge salad was fab as well as the STEAK SPAULDING, an 8 oz Filet topped with crab cake and béarnaise sauce served with asparagus and hash browns Pretty incredible Cocktails were great and since we were celebrating our friends birthday, the restaurant included a free dessert!

Such a nice place to go eat after a twins game! The servers were so wonderful and kind! Food was amazing and had great portions, the restaurant was a little dark but had some fantastic artwork! Also caramel cheesecake is the way to go for dessert!!

Sadly, no photos to share, but we had a wonderful experience at J.D. Hoyts this past weekend. Everything was wonderful, from the friendly staff, to the ambiance, to of course - the food. We ordered the famous Buddy Bowl and a salad to start. Both came with the famous garlic cheese toast. Everything was delicious! For our entrees, we got the famous grilled pork chops, which I highly recommend. We also ordered the barbecue chicken and the Cajun pasta. You honestly cannot go wrong with any of the food here. There's going to be something for everyone!!Our server was amazing and so was the other restaurant staff. They really have an amazing way of making guests feel just at home. Already looking forward to our next trip to Minneapolis to visit again!!

Best ribeye steak I've ever had! A perfect juicy medium rare! Veggies were tasty also! Affordable beer and reasonably priced drinks too! Service was awesome! I sat at the bar since I was by myself and the service and attention was fast and courteous! Best steak in the Twin Cities! All the other food looked amazing also!

Alright, so J.D. Hoyt's is a Minneapolis staple/classic. I can't argue that. The atmosphere is all there for an old school dining experience. I'm the odd guy that hunts down cajun pasta dishes - so that's why this place was on my radar. I went with my family for Christmas dinner... Don't judge. The group ordered a variety of dishes - ranging from steaks to lobster tail, and I hit up my long awaited cajun pasta. Maybe I had built up the expectation too much, or maybe I have just had a few really good cajun pastas at other places... But this just wasn't my favorite. Honestly, it was one of the lesser that I've had. I like heavy cajun/spice. I'm also a little critical of the noodle to meat ratio. This pasta just didn't have the flavor/spice level I seek out. And to be honest, the sausage wasn't to my liking.I was told after eating that I made a mistake in not getting the cajun porkchop. Apparently it is worth the visit alone. Maybe next time.Also - as others have mentioned, be prepared for the fact that the restaurant is nestled cosily into the same building as a strip club. Moms, sisters, or dates may be caught off-guard that you are taking them to (Christmas) dinner that offers that kind of entertainment so nearby.

One of my favorite restaurants anywhere I've been. Food is always great! Service is excellent and Pat the owner is so good at making you feel welcome and special! Oh did I mention how great the pork chops are!!!