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Pam Campbellon Google

2 months ago

J Bar M was a perfect choice as the host venue for our daughter's baby shower. We had exclusive use of half of the dining room as our event space, we could decorate and set up the tables for the gifts and contests, and it was a perfect space for our 50 guests. The baked potato bar was perfect since the potatoes are MASSIVE and the BBQ brisket as a topping definitely satisfied the meat lovers. A huge fresh hydrangea in a beautiful vase topped each table, which was an unexpected surprise! In fact, there were fresh cut flowers all around our space, and several guests commented on how fabulous they were and how it added a special touch (they thought we brought them in!). The bar staff and the team that was assigned to our event was very accommodating. Courtney and Hoffie were really the best to work with...very customer-service focused and accessible. I wouldn't hesitate to have another event at J Bar M.

shannon millson Google

2 months ago

We were disappointed. The place was beautiful, the Michelin star was impressive but the brisket was dry, the drink machines were down, we only got two pieces of ribs with our plate, they were out of jalapeño sausage at 2pm and out of ice cream cones too. Not the experience we were looking forward to :/

Eric Kooon Google

6 months ago

I don’t hand out 1 star reviews lightly, but with my experience, J-Bar-M more than earned it. I arrived around 1:45pm to a restaurant that was nearly empty. Already we’re off to a bad start. As I walk up to the ordering counter, a large party is exiting a private side room. I must have gotten lost in the shuffle, because as I let people pass, I see all the workers leave to go behind the kitchen. I’m not sure if it was a staff meeting or shift change, but I can’t find anyone to help me. I wait about 3-5 minutes before a young man pops his head around the corner and apologizes for keeping me waiting. I order a couple of ribs and the fatty brisket tacos (hoping for anything in the same universe as the now closed Valentina’s), with sides of cream corn, Mac n cheese, and charro beans. The ribs actually tasted decent, slightly sweet with a good pull and texture, except they were cold. I’m talking not even lukewarm. And just like Luke, these babies also could have used a tauntaun to warm them up. Things only went downhill from there. The Mac n cheese was nothing to write home about and the cream corn was bland. After a few minutes, the brisket tacos were delivered to my table. By now I’m barreling down a double black diamond. The brisket is dry, tough, and most sinfully, flavorless. How flavorless? Well, I can’t taste the brisket over the tortilla, which also doesn’t taste great. How does a tortilla over power the flavor of smoked brisket?? Finally, I attempted to change it up for my taste buds by trying the charro beans. This was a fine test for my gag reflex as the beans were rancid/burned and I nearly spit them out. How this place ended up on Michelin’s radar is beyond me. J Bar M was one of the worst dining experiences I’ve ever had, Bar None

Zac Richinson Google

2 months ago

We arrived in town late and most places were closed so we went here. The environment was pretty fun. They had an outdoor patio playing sports on the big screen. Service was ok. Not very friendly while ordering but the busing staff were great. I had the brisket, beans and street corn. The brisket was so dry. It took a lot of sauce and water to choke it down. The sides were really limited and what I got was just ok. I wouldn’t recommend it again. Maybe they’re better earlier in the day.

Lizandro Rodriguezon Google

6 months ago

After much online buzz, I finally had the opportunity to try this place out. The first impression was a pleasant one—the spacious interior and ample seating capacity made it a comfortable dining experience. I opted for the 3-meat combo with 5 sides, while my wife chose the smoked wings with a side of bonnet sauce. The sauce was absolutely spectacular, but for some reason, she didn’t enjoy the wings. She claimed they were undercooked. On the other hand, my brisket was a bit dry, and the ribs were decent but not exceptionally tender. However, the jalapeño and cheddar sausage was an absolute standout—the best I’ve ever had. The corn and Brussels sprouts were also good, but the charro beans and mac and cheese were a major letdown. They lacked flavor entirely. The green beans were decent, but my wife and I both felt they were missing something—perhaps a bit of salt. To end the meal on a sweet note, we indulged in funnel cake fries. They were incredibly good—a simple yet addictive treat. Overall, I was disappointed that the experience didn’t live up to the hype and the Michelin star expectations.